Faculty Development Activities Archive
2012–2014
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New Faculty Orientation
August 20, 2012
New Faculty Orientation begins with a half-day program with staff from the Office of Human Resources. This program covers benefits and retirement information. A second half-day program is designed by the Office of the Provost to acquaint faculty with the University’s mission and to assist in their preparation for success in teaching, research, and service. Tuesday concluded with an evening reception for new faculty hosted by President and Mrs. Smart.
Provost's Series for Faculty Development
Preparing a Successful Faculty Research Grant
September 27, 2012
Join your colleagues for a discussion of how to write a competitive proposal for the Faculty Research Grants and other MSU competitions. The presentation will be followed by time for questions and discussion, so you are encouraged to bring specific ideas or proposal drafts for feedback.
Tenure and Promotion–All Colleges
Months of October and November, 2012
This workshop is designed for tenure track faculty in all colleges to help them prepare optimally for ultimate tenure/promotion evaluations.
Beginning and Implementing a Focused Research Agenda
Date and time, TBA
Beginning and implementing a programmatic line of research is important for new academics. Advantages of a specified research agenda were discussed and potential ways to overcome the challenges of narrowing one’s focus were presented. Panelists included previous winners of MSU Foundation Award in Research and other campus leaders in scholarship. Q & A followed.
Digital Measures
Date: Monday, January 28
Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.Digital Measures is intended to be the repository for faculty accomplishments in teaching, research, and service. Most of the teaching data are automatically uploaded into the system. However, faculty must enter their intellectual contributions and service activities. It is important to keep entries up-to-date because they serve as the data source for various reports made by the department, college, and university. This workshop will provide an overview of procedures for entering performance data.
Student Support Resources
Date: February 11, 2013
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.“This isn’t high school. You’re in college, you’re paying tuition.” How do you manage a classroom when a student has behavioral issues? How do you differentiate a student that is simply “odd” from one who is potentially dangerous? What can you feasibly do to help students who are struggling with basic course material, study strategies, etc.? This workshop will focus on using the university’s programs and policies to support your educational environment.
General Supports for Research, ORP & RStats
Date: February 25, 2013
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.There are numerous mechanisms at the university and college levels to support faculty research. This workshop will highlight some of the supports offered by the Office of Sponsored Research. Additionally, an example of a college-based resource, RStats, will be described.
Research Compliance
Date: Monday, March 25, 2013
Time: 3:30-5:00
Presenters: Erin Parrish, Director of Research Compliance
Brian Green, Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
Linda Vaught, Institutional Review BoardThis workshop is a must for those of you who conduct research regarding humans or animals. We will discuss procedures for obtaining approval from MSU’s Institutional Review Board (human subjects) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. We also will be discussing procedures to ensure biosafety as well as procedures for export control.
Preparing for Promotion-Clinical Faculty
Date: March 25, 2013
Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location: Strong Hall Room 1
Presenters: Jill Oswalt, Clinic Director, MSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Chris Craig & Julie Masterson, Provost’s OfficeThis workshop will focus on the criteria that are used for promotion to various ranks for clinical faculty and how to optimally prepare to meet them. Establishment of yearly goals and documentation of progress will be emphasized.
Beginning and Implementing a Focused Research Agenda
Date: Monday, April 1, 2013
Time: 3:30-5:00
Presenters: Elizabeth Rozelle, COB, Chris Barnhart, CNAS, Eric Sheffield, COE, and Julie Masterson, CHHS and Provost’s OfficeBeginning and implementing a programmatic line of research is important for new academics. We will discuss the advantages of a specified research agenda and offer potential ways to overcome the challenges of narrowing one’s focus. Panelists include previous winners of MSU Foundation Award in Research and other campus leaders in scholarship.
Preparing for Promotion to Senior Instructor
Date: April 1, 2013
Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Presenters: Tracy Dalton, English, Chris Craig, Provost’s OfficeThis workshop will focus on the criteria that are used for promotion to various ranks for clinical faculty and how to optimally prepare to meet them. Establishment of yearly goals and documentation of progress will be emphasized.
Supporting Students with ASD in Your Classroom
Date: Monday, April 8, 2013
Time: 3:30-5:00
Presenters: Joanie Armstrong and Susan Hawkins, MSU Project Access and Linda Garrison-Kane, Special EducationAutism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness and basic knowledge of the disability can make a tremendous difference in the lives of those who experience it. This professional development presentation is designed to acquaint participants with a basic, brief general knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of autism, remind attendees that behaviors represent messages, and take a look at some core issues that an autism spectrum disorder can create for an individual. There will be time allotted for a panel to address specific questions from the audience.
Directing Student Research
Date: Monday, April 22, 2013
Time: 3:30-5:00
Presenters: Tom Tomasi, Graduate College and Julie Masterson, Provost’s OfficeHow do I make the research experiences of my students meaningful? How do I balance my own research agenda and the demands of directing students? What should I expect from the students? What should they expect from me? What are the differences between a thesis and a research project/seminar paper? These questions and other issues surrounding student research will be covered in this workshop.
Responding to Editorial Feedback
Date: Monday, April 29, 2013
Time: 3:30-5:00
Presenters: Beth Hurst, Reading-Foundations-Technology, Keri Franklin, Director of Assessment (formerly Fellow for Writing), and Julie Masterson, Provost’s OfficeYou designed your study, gathered your data, and finished the write-up, and finally submitted your paper. Now the editors have responded and indicated that your manuscript has promise, but several revisions are required before a final decision can be made. In this presentation, several MSU researchers from a variety of disciplines will share advice for how to respond optimally to requests for revisions.
Professional Education UnitMulticultural Education for Teachers and School Leaders: Getting the Ball Rolling
Date: Friday, February 15
Time: 9:30 to NoonOn behalf of the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP), College of Education (COE), and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL), we cordially invite you to the first in a series of panel discussions and workshops on integrating multicultural topics and activities into our coursework and programs to prepare teachers and school leaders. As you may know, Cultural Competence is one of the three pillars of the Public Affairs mission, and the Professional Education Unit (PEU) at MSU is taking the lead on our campus in some very important and measurable ways.
The first panel and interactive discussion will be held on Friday, February 15th from 9:30 to noon at the Kentwood Crystal Room. The Kentwood is located at 700 East St. Louis. Beginning at 9:30 we will be offering a continental breakfast provided by the College of Education and an opportunity to have some conversation with colleagues. At 10:00, the panel discussion will begin with an overview of EDC 345 “Introduction to Multicultural Education and Diversity” provided by faculty in the COE who have been teaching this course for early childhood and elementary programs. Second, faculty with experience infusing multicultural perspectives in coursework or programs will share how they “got the ball rolling” in the modification of curriculum that could build on the EDC 345 course experience and include the proposed diversity proficiencies at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Presenters will include:
- Dr. Sabrina Brinson, Associate Professor, Childhood Education and Family Studies
- Mr. Lyle Foster, Instructor, Counseling Leadership and Special Education
- Dr. Keri Franklin, Director of Assessment
- Dr. Suzanne George, Associate Dean, College of Education
- Ms. Judith Martinez, Instructor, World Languages and Cultures
- Dr. Rosa Maria Mejia, Associate Professor, Reading Foundations and Technology
- Dr. Sara Nixon, Associate Professor, Reading Foundations and Technology
- Dr. Steve Willis, Professor, Art and Design
The FCTL will provide information on the emerging resources tied to multicultural education available to faculty, along with up-dates on the next round of curricular grants offered to support the infusion of multicultural education into courses, programs, and clinical experiences. Please RSVP to Ms. Charlotte Hardin, Assistant to the Head of the PEU for Diversity and Strategic Planning at CharlotteHardin@missouristate.edu or call 417-836-8986 no later than Friday, February 8th if you plan to attend.
We appreciate all you do for professional education at MSU and your work in the community on behalf of children and youth. We are looking forward to seeing you at 9:30 for breakfast and a morning of important discussion on how the PEU can continue to be a leader in this aspect of our Public Affairs mission.
Respectfully,
Dr. Christopher J. Craig, Head of the PEU
Dr. David L. Hough, Dean of COEHispanic Initiatives at the University of Arkansas
Date: Friday, February 8
Time:10 a.m.–NoonThere will be an exciting opportunity for faculty and staff to meet Mr. Rey Hernandez, who will be visiting our campus on February 8. Mr. Hernandez is a community leader in Northwest Arkansas, a Specialist in The Office of Latino Academic Advancement and Community Relations at the University of Arkansas. He will be in Springfield to expand his network and share Hispanic initiatives that are happening at the University of Arkansas. Mr. Hernandez will be available to discuss questions about building partnerships with the Hispanic community and providing Latino students access to academic advancement. This is a unique occasion to shake hands with a highly respected community leader and to further our public affairs mission, specifically, our outreach to diverse students and their families.
Faculty Writing Retreats
Once a month from August through December of 2012, January through May of 2013
The Office of the Provost and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning recognizes the importance of providing a time and space for faculty scholarship by sponsoring monthly faculty writing retreats. These monthly writing retreats are held monthly throughout the entire year and provide faculty with the following:
Focused time to write without interruption
- Support from faculty across disciplines at Missouri State
- A monthly scheduled opportunity to write for a day.
- New and veteran faculty can find a supportive ally to encourage and assist with writing, editing, and publishing.
The retreats are open to all faculty and instructors at Missouri State University and are held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Turner Hospitality Room in the Alumni Center. Parking is available on the third floor of the Alumni Center parking garage. Faculty participants are welcome to attend for a morning, afternoon, or register for an all-day session.
Presenter: Dr. Keri Franklin, Provost Fellow, Writing
Student Success and Public Affairs
Retention and Student Learning
Date: Tuesday, February 19
Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.Opening remarks by President Clif Smart
How can we retain students at MSU? By attending this event you will learn about the conditions for student success, about our partnerships with student success units and about our campus retention practices and much more.
Presented by the Student Development and Public Affairs
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Faculty Sessions or Workshops
Dr. Michelle Camacho
September 27, 2013
The co-editor of Mentoring Faculty of Color presented on tools to support the roles of mentors and mentees within the university community.
Power-up Sessions
October 4, 18 and 25, 2013
Assessment Collaboration Strategies: Faculty were introduced to effective assessment and collaboration strategies for use in the online classroom.
October 1 and 2, 2013
Flipping the Classroom: Faculty were provided with practical hands-on experience using new technologies and proven best practices for teaching blended and online courses.
Disability Resource Center Universal Design
February 20, 2014—How Can I Make My Course More Accessible?
March 4 and 5, 2014—How Can Backward Design Make My Course More Accessible?
March 20, 2014—How Can I Make My Exams More Accessible?
April 15, 2014—How Can I Make the Activities in My Course More Inclusive?
Blackboard Collaborative Pilot
May 12-13, 2014
A pilot project in which faculty volunteers are testing Blackboard's Collaborate platform, an enterprise level, synchronous conferencing and communication suite, and the potential impacts of the platform on the teaching and learning process.
The Joy of Teaching
Tuesday Meetings—August 28–October 2, 2012
Discussions on topics from, The Joy of Teaching: a practical guide for new college instructors, by Author, Peter Filene with Foreword by Ken Bain. Faculty participants received a complimentary copy of this book from the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
Integrating the Common Reader into Your Curriculum
August 29–30, 2012
Roberta Rowe presented Integrating the Common Reader into your Curriculum as a perfect way to accentuate our Public Affairs Mission message. Faculty participants received a complimentary copy of the selected reader, Outcasts United, by author Warren St. John.
Intro to Turning Technologies Clickers’
September 5–6, 2012
This introductory workshop is held for Missouri State faculty interested in teaching courses using Student Response Systems Clicker technologies to engage students in the classroom.
What is Turnitin?
September 12–13, 2012
This session will provide an introduction to Turnitin, a plagiarism detection service. Turnitin is designed to improve student writing by preventing plagiarism and providing rich feedback to students. Learn about the essentials of how to create an assignment, access student submissions, and read originality reports.
TurningPoint Basics
September 19, 2012
This workshop focuses on the pedagogy and technical aspects of the Turning Point student response “clicker” system. The workshop will benefit participants who wish to learn the basics of the Turning Point student response system and how to use it in their own courses.
Panel Discussion: But students Hate Working in Groups!
September 19, 2012
Student group activities can be a rewarding learning experience or a nightmare for students and faculty alike. This panel discussion will include ideas for designing group work so students are more involved in their own learning. Tools that can support student collaboration will also be discussed along with strategies for addressing problems with group work.
Pecha Kucha as a Student Presentation Format
September 26–27, 2012
Pecha Kucha can be a fun and creative presentation style for student presentations. Using this timed format encourages students to synthetize their understanding and is also an easy way to manage classroom presentations. Pecha Kucha limits PowerPoint presentations to 20 slides set to auto-advance every 20 seconds, making each presentation is exactly 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
Universal Design Seminar on Teaching Techniques
October 2–3, 2012
As our student population becomes more diverse with different learning styles, languages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds; our teaching methods need to reflect a move toward a model of inclusive excellence.
iPad Basics—Explore the Possibilities
October 10–11, 2012
Learn practical instructional tie-ins while experiencing hands-on training in navigating the many functions of this device. Bring your own device to the training or work with one provided by the FCTL for this opportunity. We can show you how iPad can offer personal organization strategies, educational applications, and opportunities to build connections with students.
Video Tools & Gadgets
October 16–17, 2012
Faculty Innovation Commons session will look at software tools available for creating instructor videos right from your office. Best practices for recording desktop video and how to embed into your course will also be discussed.
Using VoiceThread to Extend Conversations
October 24–25, 2012
VoiceThread is a Web 2.0 tool that allows you to transform collections of media like images, videos, documents, and presentation into a place for conversation. It is a convenient way for students to provide voice or text comment and extend the conversation beyond the classroom.
Creating SoftChalk Lessons
November 13–14, 2012
Create, customize and personalize content by mashing up your own materials with rich media, interactive exercises, quizzes and text. The combination of personalized content, embedded assessment, interactivity, and immediate student feedback increases student engagement and improves learning outcomes.
Faculty Learning Communities
Faculty Learning Communities are small groups of faculty who meet and work on teaching and learning issues. Discussion and activities are focused around a specific topic and provide an opportunity for a continuous process of learning and reflection supported by colleagues.
- Lunchtime Scholars*, English Department
Meet to review and discuss faculty publication efforts. - Course Transformation Sharing, College of Arts & Letters
Share ideas and support course transformation efforts. - iPad Learning Community**, FCTL/Cross-Discipline
Share ideas and applications faculty are finding valuable with the use of iPads. - Online Faculty***, FCTL/Cross-Discipline
Share ideas and experiences in online teaching.
*The FCTL has provided Lunchtime Scholars money for some supplies (not to exceed $1,000), to help support their Learning Community.
**Faculty who are receiving an iPad through the FCTL iPad Initiative are invited to meet at the end of this semester and then begin regular meetings and activities during spring semester. The format and type of activities will be decided by the members of the group.
***A small group of online faculty who worked with the FCTL began a learning community last year. It lost momentum over the summer months and they have recently approached the FCTL to participate in their group. The level of participation has not yet been determined.
Diversity Fellow Conversations
Reframing Disability
February 17, 2014
This program provided an introduction to conceptual models of disability and explored disability as a complex and valuable aspect of the human experience. The academic discipline of disability studies was introduced with examples of how disability is a valued identity group and intersects other academic disciplines. Participants developed a basic understanding of how disability is a social construct and how to apply this new paradigm in their work. This session was hosted by Dr. Steve Willis, Diversity Fellow for Faculty Development. Discussion was facilitated by Katheryne Staeger-Wilson, Director Disability Resource Center
Diversity Road
February 7, 2014
Diversity is a never-ending journey. Participants joined in a very poignant conversation on diversity as Dr. Rachelle Darabi, Associate Provost for Student Development & Public Affairs, and Dr. Chris Craig, Associate Provost, Faculty & Academic Affairs, shared their personal travels in understanding diversity. Panel discussion was led by Dr. Steve Willis, Diversity Fellow for Faculty Development.
Showcase on Teaching and Learning: Engaging 21st Century Learners
August 2012, 2013, 2014
Showcase on Teaching and Learning presents a unique opportunity for faculty to gain insight and perspectives on classroom teaching and student learning in a variety of seminars and workshops.
Digital Professor Academy
2012–2014
This is an online course that provides faculty with practical hands-on experience using new technologies and proven best practices for teaching blended and online courses. Enrollment in the fall 2012 was 31. See the Digital Professor Academy webpage for more information.
This is an online course that provides faculty with practical hands-on experience using new technologies and proven best practices for teaching blended and online courses. Enrollment during Spring 2013 was 68 faculty. See the Digital Professor Academy webpage for more information. January 28–May 3
Blackboard Course Development Essentials
February 11–22, 2013
The Digital Professor Academy: Blackboard Course and Structure will develop and organize course content for online delivery.
Develop objectives based on outcomes
Identify instructional materials and resources needed
Create lesson content per week/module
Create assignments per week/module
Begin building of interactions needed per week/module
Develop assessments and supporting rubrics
Work on Self-Assessment Rubric
Peer Review Workshop
April 8–May 3, 2013
Participants will have the opportunity to review multiple courses and receive feedback on the course they have developed while participating in the DPA. Individual work is supported through meetings as necessary to meet with reviewers. Faculty participating off campus may do so through web-conferencing or virtual meetings.
During this review period faculty will make revisions to their course prior to teaching the course. This is not content or disciple specific review but a formative assessment using an established course rubric of best practices for blended and online instruction.
Flipping the Classroom
February 25–28, 2013
Learn effective teaching strategies for flipping the classroom.
- Review draft syllabus
- Review course design and structure
- Student assessment strategies and measurement
- Assess course tools and accessibility needs
- Work on Self-Assessment Rubric
Collaboration Strategies
Mar 4–April 5, 2013
Throughout the semester, various teaching with technology workshops are offered to Missouri State University faculty. Faculty are also encouraged to meet with Instructional Designers in face-to-face sessions on course development (face-to-face workshops duration was 3-hours), pedagogical best practices, and methods of assessments, during the semester. Faculty will utilize Blackboard tools to enhance online collaboration and student engagement; use technologies such as mind mapping tools; learn Best Practices for blogs, wikis, and groups in Blackboard; and explore Web 2.0 Tools that promote online collaboration.
Assessment Strategies
March 4–April 5, 2013
At the completion of this module faculty will: create assessments activities that align to specific student learning objectives, learn about alternative assessment strategies to exams and tests, create critical thinking discussion questions for online and classroom discussion, learn about testing software such as Respondus, and create rubrics for assessment activities.
One-on-One Faculty Development
Individual sessions were held with faculty during the 2012-13 academic year to address specific needs for their online classes.
Monthly Faculty Writing Retreats
Once a month from August through December, 2013, January through May, 2014
Too many distractions on campus and at home? The Faculty Writing Retreat helps faculty write more productively for their professional lives by providing a distraction-free space to write. Sign up for the monthly writing retreats that work for your schedule; a single session or each month.
Show up, find a spot, and write.
Summer Writing Retreat
June 16–20, 2014
This interdisciplinary academic writing retreat is designed to:
- Create a motivated and positive environment that fosters excellent work
- Encourage productivity through peer accountability and immediate feedback
- Develop positive writing habits
The retreat includes five days of committed writing time, mini-sessions on removing productivity challenges and fostering good writing habits, as well as feedback on writing style, grammar, and more. The retreat is open to anyone working on a scholarly writing project. The goal is for each participant to arrive with a work in progress and leave with a completed manuscript.
- Lunchtime Scholars*, English Department
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Blackboard Learn 9.1: Understanding and Building Your Course
This hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants will introduce you to the course environment features provided in Blackboard Learn 9.1 for understanding and building your course. Topics discussed will include:
- Course Home Page overview
- Adding, editing, rearranging, and deleting course links
- The Control Panel
- Course Style
- Adding content areas, tool areas, learning modules, lesson plan modules, interactive tools, and textbook information
- Creating blank pages, tool links, course links, external links
- Organizing the course menu
- Creating Announcements, Course Tasks, and Contacts
2012: 8/16, 8/23. 8/24, 8/28, 9/24, 10/9, 11/30, 12/5, 12/11
Blackboard Learn 9.1: Understanding and Building Your Course
Hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants that will introduce attendees to the features provided in Blackboard Learn 9.1 for assessing and grading your students’ work. This hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants will introduce you to the features provided in Blackboard Learn 9.1 for assessing and grading your students’ work. Topics discussed will include:
- Creating an Assignment
- Managing the Grade Center
- Grading
- Creating, editing, and deploying Tests, Surveys, and Pools
- Evaluating student performance and the Early Warning System
2012: 8/7, 8/29, 9/18, 10/18, 11/12, 12/7
Blackboard Learn 9.1: Communicating and Collaborating
This hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants will introduce you to the features provided in Blackboard Learn 9.1 for communicating and collaborating with your students. Topics discussed will include:
- Announcements, Course Information, and Scheduling
- Managing Group Work
- Using the Discussion Board
- Using Blogs and Journals
- Using Wikis
- Using Chat, Virtual Classroom, and Wimba Pronto communication tools
2012: 8/31, 9/10, 10/23, 11/7, 12/6
Blackboard Learn 9.1: Using Respondus to Build Exams in Blackboard (1.5 hours)
This hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants that will introduce attendees to the features provided in Respondus assessment authoring tool.
Respondus is a tool that can make creating and managing exams in Blackboard much easier. You can import formatted questions or use the Exam Wizard to create an assessment, and create random sets of questions in seconds with a one-step wizard. Respondus supports up to 15 question types, including calculated and algorithmic formats. Topics discussed will include:
- Importing formatted questions
- Using the Exam Wizard
- Creating and managing Tests and Pools
- Q & A
- ….and more!
2012: 8/15, 9/14, 10/1, 11/8, 11/27
2013: 2/6, 3/6, 4/2, 5/1, 6/5, 7/3, 8/7, 9/4, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4Blackboard Learn 9.1: Enhancing Your Blackboard Course with StudyMate Games and Activities (1.5 hours)
This hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants that will introduce attendees to the features provided in StudyMate Author learning activities tool. StudyMate Author is a game authoring tool which allows you to enhance your Blackboard Course with engaging learning activities and games, such as flashcards and crosswords.
Topics discussed will include:
- Creating and editing learning activities and games
- Using Import Wizard and Test Banks to create learning activities and games
- Publishing learning activities to your Blackboard course and to the web
- Q & A
- ….and more!
2012: 8/17, 9/5, 10/2, 11/1, 12/3
2013: 2/6, 3/6, 4/2, 5/1, 6/5Using Camtasia to Create Training Videos
This course will introduce you to TechSmith's Camtasia software for creating, editing, and producing videos using screen capture or Microsoft PowerPoint. Topics covered include:
- Understanding the Camtasia workspace
- Recording the screen
- Editing a recording
- Narrating the video
- Editing audio
- Producing the final video
2012: 8/22, 9/26, 10/24, 11/28
Getting Started with the Experts Wiki (1.5 hours)
This course will give you an overview of the Experts Documentation Wiki site and introduce you to adding and editing content. Topics covered will include:
- Adding "spaces" within the site
- Adding pages, links and images
- Formatting and editing content
- Importing from Word documents
- Exporting to Word or PDF format
2012: 8/8, 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12
2013: 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9Blackboard Open Lab (3.5 hours)
Want one-on-one help with a specific question? Stop by a Blackboard Open Workshop! These sessions provide unstructured time for one-on-one training time. Registration is not required for these courses; simply stop by whenever is convenient for you.
Every Friday beginning August 10, 2012 through December 4, 2012 (except holidays), January 4 through May 17, 2013, June 7 through December 20, 2013
Blackboard Learn 9.1: Jumpstart (New Faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistants) (1 hour)
This course introduces new faculty members and graduate teaching assistants to the Blackboard user interface, general navigation, and core tools used in the teaching and learning process. Participants gain the perspective of both the student and the instructor in this introductory orientation course.
2013: 1/3, 1/7, 1/11, 1/18, 1/22, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/4
2014: 1/7, 1/8, 1/14, 1/15, 6/3, 6/4, 7/29, 7/30, 8/6, 8/12, 8/14 (online), 8/15, 8/19, 8/20, 8/22, 8/12, 8/15, 8/19, 8/20, 8/22Blackboard Learn 9.1: New Features and Coming Attractions (Returning Faculty) (1 hour)
This course for returning faculty members or graduate teaching assistants who have previously used Blackboard will explore what’s new with the latest upgrade or service pack release. This course will introduce the newest capabilities and how to use them to improve the experience for students and instructors.
2013: 5/1, 5/2, 5/8, 5/10, 5/15, 5/16, 5/20, 5/24, 5/28, 7/2, 7/17, 8/2, 8/7, 8/9, 8/13, 8/21, 8/23, 8/27, 8/28
Blackboard Learn 9.1: Course Copy and Backup (1 hour)
This course for returning faculty members or graduate teaching assistants will provide hands-on assistance to help you get your courses prepared for the upcoming semester. Learn how to export your Blackboard course and grade center as an archive, create and work in your development course, and import your courses for use in the upcoming semester.
2013: 4/19, 5/17, 5/31
Blackboard Learn 9.1: Optimizing the Grade Center (1 hour)
This course for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants will cover how to set up, customize, and manage the Grade Center to meet your particular goals. Discover grading schemas and color coding, create columns for in-class and extra-credit assignment, and download assignments to grade offline.
2013: 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, 4/5
Blackboard Learn 9.1: Building Course Content (2 hours)
This hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants will explore the course environment features provided in Blackboard Learn 9.1 to build and manage content. Explore the Course Management Control Panel and prepare your Blackboard courses by learning how to upload files, add content and tool areas, organize the course menu, and set tool availability. This course will also set up your development course(s) and test login to provide you with the opportunity to develop course content in a test environment before launching the content to a live course.
2013: 1/4, 1/14, 1/24, 2/7, 3/8, 4/9, 5/6, 7/10, 8/6, 8/7, 8/16, 9/3, 9/4
2014: 1/7, 1/8, 1/14/ 3/17/ 3/19, 3/25, 3/26, 6/10, 6/11, 8/26, 8/27, 8/29, 11/7Blackboard Learn 9.1: Assessing Learners (2 hours)
This hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants will introduce you to the features provided in Blackboard Learn 9.1 for assessing and grading your students’ work. Covered topics will include creating, editing, and deploying Blackboard Assignments, Tests, Surveys, Pools, as well as grading.
2013: 1/30, 2/27, 3/21, 5/22, 7/23, 7/24, 8/20, 8/21, 9/17, 9/18
2014: 1/21, 1/22, 1/28, 1/29, 4/1, 4/8, 6/24, 6/25, 9/9, 9/12Blackboard Learn 9.1: Enhancing Communication (2 hours)
This hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants will introduce you to the features provided in Blackboard Learn 9.1 for communicating and collaborating with your students. Topics discussed will include sending Announcements and Email, as well as using the Discussion Board, Blogs and Journals, and Wikis.
2013: 1/17, 2/14, 3/4, 4/8, 5/9, 7/16, 8/13, 8/14, 9/10, 9/11
2014: 1/21, 1/22, 1/29, 3/18, 3/25, 3/26, 6/17, 6/18, 9/2, 9/3, 9/5Blackboard Learn 9.1: Designing Engaging Content (2 hours)
This hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants will explore a variety of options for presenting content that provides a more engaging learning experience for students. You will learn how to incorporate images and multimedia into your Blackboard content and exam questions. You will also be introduced to StudyMate Author, which allows you to incorporate games and activities into your Blackboard course to address a broad range of learning styles.
2013: 1/31, 2/25, 3/28, 4/22, 5/29, 10/8, 10/9, 11/12, 11/13
2014: 2/4, 2/5, 2/11, 2/12, 4/2, 4/8, 4/9, 7/8, 7/9, 9/23, 9/24, 9/26, 12/5Blackboard Learn 9.1: Creating Individualized and Group Learning Paths (2 hours)
In this hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants, you will gain knowledge of the advanced Blackboard tools and features that support individualized learning paths and collaborative learning environments based on students’ and class needs. You will learn how to customized learning paths for individual students by applying Adaptive Release to your content. You will also learn how to create groups and assign group tools to encourage teamwork.
2013: 1/31, 2/25, 3/28, 4/22, 5/29
2014: 2/4, 2/5, 2/11, 2/12, 4/15/ 4/16, 4/22, 4/23, 7/22, 7/23, 10/6, 10/7, 10/8Blackboard Learn 9.1: Monitoring Student Activity and Performance (2 hours)
In this hands-on workshop for faculty members and graduate teaching assistants, you will gain in-depth knowledge of Blackboard tools and features that help monitor and evaluate student performance. Learn to set up, customize, and manage the Grade Center to meet your particular goals. Discover how to effectively leverage the Early Warning System to monitor student performance. You will also learn to use the Performance Dashboard, the Review Status feature, and available Course Reports to better track student progress.
2013: 1/28, 2/28, 3/27, 4/18, 5/20, 6/5, 8/26, 10/1, 10/2, 11/5 (two sessions)
2014: 2/18, 2/25, 2/26, 4/15, 4/16, 4/22, 4/23, 7/1, 7/2, 10/21, 10/22, 1024Using Camtasia to Create Training Videos
This course will introduce you to TechSmith's Camtasia software for creating, editing, and producing videos using screen capture or Microsoft PowerPoint.
2013: 2/27, 3/27, 4/24, 5/22
Blackboard Learn 9.1: Green Belt Bootcamp (2 hours)
Bootcamp courses are a fast-track training option as part of the Blackboard Black Belt series. Bootcamp participants should be familiar with technology, Blackboard, and prepared for a fast-paced learning environment. Visit the Blackboard at Missouri State website for more information on the Blackboard Black Belt series of courses. By completing this course, participants will attain Green Belt level in the Blackboard Black Belt Course Series, including:
- New Features
- Building Course Content
- Enhancing Communications
- Assessing Learners
2013: 6/5, 7/29, 10/3
2014: 2/14, 3/4, 3/5, 4/29, 4/30, 9/17, 11/11Blackboard Learn 9.1: Black Belt Bootcamp (2 hours)
Bootcamp courses are a fast-track training option as part of the Blackboard Black Belt series. Bootcamp participants should be familiar with technology, Blackboard, and prepared for a fast-paced learning environment. Visit the Blackboard at Missouri State website for more information on the Blackboard Black Belt series of courses.
Participants who have already attained Green Belt level will be presented with their Blackboard Black Belt by completing this course. Black Belt Topics to be covered:
- Overview of New Features
- Designing Engaging Content: Video Everywhere, Inserting Media, Creating StudyMate Games
- Designing Group and Individual Learning Paths: Adaptive Release, Test Exceptions, Creating Groups, Group Management
- Monitoring Student Performance: Retention Center, Item Analysis, Course Reports
2013: 9/16, 10/26, 10/10
2014: 2/14 (West Plains campus only), 3/11, 3/12, 5/6, 5/7, 9/18, 11/18Academic Advising Forum—Retention Center
This session is designed to demonstrate how the Retention Center can be used to discover which students are at risk, communicate with struggling students, help them take immediate action for improvement, and keep track of patterns over time. In this workshop you will learn how to accomplish the following objectives:
- Use the At-Risk Table to check the overall academic health of your class and become aware of trends.
- Use the student’s Retention Status page to identify their specific areas of difficulty, keep track of correspondence, and make notes about each student’s progress.
- Use the Monitor feature to flag students you want to monitor closely.
- Use the Notify feature to correspond with the most at-risk students immediately, and their Advisors.
- Use Your Course Activity feature to become aware of how your activity may affect student risk factors.
- Use Resources from Blackboard, Inc. and Missouri State University to help you and your students make the best use of the Blackboard system.
2013: 12/3
New Faculty Orientation: Blackboard Overview
This presentation is to introduce new faculty members to the Blackboard user interface, general navigation, and core tools used in the teaching and learning process. Participants gain the perspective of both the student and the instructor and learns where to find additional resources and how to register for more detailed training with Blackboard features and tools.
2013: 8/13
2014: 8/12New Teaching Assistant Orientation
This presentation is to introduce new Teaching Assistants to the Blackboard user interface, general navigation, and core tools used in the teaching and learning process. Participants gain the perspective of both the student and the instructor and learns where to find additional resources and how to register for more detailed training with Blackboard features and tools.
2013: 8/13
2014: 8/12Greenwood Teacher Faculty Orientation
This presentation is to introduce faculty members to the Blackboard user interface, general navigation, and core tools used in the teaching and learning process. Participants gain the perspective of both the student and the instructor and learns where to find additional resources and how to register for more detailed training with Blackboard features and tools.
2013: 8/14
2014: 8/13College of Education Student Teacher Supervisor Training
This presentation is to introduce Student Teacher Supervisors to the Blackboard user interface, general navigation, and core tools used in the teaching and learning process. Participants gain the perspective of both the student and the instructor and learns where to find additional resources and how to register for more detailed training with Blackboard features and tools.
2013: 8/14
In addition to the 2014 training sessions and seminars, Computer Services provided faculty with development opportunities through:
- One-on-one training for Instructors by appointment
- A 45-minute asynchronous video course for Blackboard Jumpstart available 24/7
- Online Instructor guides on Blackboard and other Learning Management System tools in Experts
- Links to Blackboard’s library of OnDemand videos for Instructors
- Blackboard Blog for the latest Learning Management System news and updates
Nurse Anesthesia Program Faculty Training (2 hours)
This presentation is to introduce faculty members to the Blackboard user interface, general navigation, and core tools used in the teaching and learning process. Participants gain the perspective of both the student and the instructor and learns where to find additional resources and how to register for more detailed training with Blackboard features and tools.
2014: 7/10
Department of Communications Faculty Retreat (1 hour)
This presentation is to introduce Student Teacher Supervisors to the Blackboard user interface, general navigation, and core tools used in the teaching and learning process. Participants gain the perspective of both the student and the instructor and learns where to find additional resources and how to register for more detailed training with Blackboard features and tools.
2014: 8/15
Showcase on Teaching & Learning: Discover Student at Risk: Blackboard Retention Center (50 min)
Student retention is being addressed at Missouri State on many levels. On the classroom level, there is a need for instructors to have access to actionable data, preferably right inside of their course, which can be used immediately to engage at risk students without requiring heaps of time that they don't have. This session is designed to demonstrate how the Blackboard Retention Center can be used to discover which students are at risk, communicate with struggling students, help them take immediate action for improvement, and keep track of patterns over time.
2014: 8/13
Showcase on Teaching & Learning: Coming Soon: New Strategies for Deeper Learning Experiences in Blackboard (50 min)
This session will provide an overview of enhancements to our current Blackboard system that provide additional opportunities for student engagement and deeper learning experiences. Also discussed will be a pilot project in which faculty volunteers are testing Blackboard's Collaborate platform, an enterprise level, synchronous conferencing and communication suite, and the potential impacts of the platform on the teaching and learning process.
2014: 8/13
Ask the Experts Open Sessions (2–3 hours)
Computer Services hosts Ask the Experts Open Sessions every Friday to assist staff on a variety of University technologies. Registration is not required. Simply stop by any Friday, and an expert will be available for one-on-one assistance.
Cheek 100 Technology Training Center (2 hrs.)
- Argos
- Argos Information Gathering and Reporting Running
- Web Press
Meyer Library 205 Technology Training Center (3 hrs.)
- Blackboard
- Experts
Virtual Office Hours – Ask the Blackboard Expert (online 1:30 – 4:30)
Log in to Ask the Experts Virtual Office Hours to get help from a Blackboard Expert online via Collaborate.
2014: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5
Using Camtasia to Create Training Videos
This course will introduce you to TechSmith's Camtasia software for creating, editing, and producing videos using screen capture or Microsoft PowerPoint.
2014: 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6
Experts Space Administration and Editing (1.5 hours)
This session is provided for those who are responsible for administration and/or editing for their respective team and departmental spaces in Experts.
2014: 2/26, 2/27, 3/18, 3/20, 8/26
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College of Arts & Letters
COAL New Faculty Orientation
August 2012, 2013
Acquaint new faculty in the college with their department, their duties, and their colleagues. Prepare them for what is expected from them as they work and interact with students and administration. Introduction to the college, faculty & student panel to discuss who our students are.
New Faculty Continuing Orientation
August 2013
- Spring semester: Individual dean meetings (coffees) with all new faculty
- September: Resources for new faculty: FCTL, Grants/Awards, Committees
- October: Documenting Your Accomplishments: preparing the RPT dossier
- Fall Digital Measures training, provided by James Sottile and the dean’s office
- December: Social Event: Survivors Party at dean’s house
COAL Per Course Faculty Orientation
August 2012, 2013
Acquaint per course faculty in the college with their department, their duties, and their colleagues. Prepare them for what is expected from them as they work and interact with students and administration. Introduction to the college, faculty & student panel to discuss who our students are.
All Faculty
2013
- January: Safety training (Active Shooter scenario) at Spring College Meeting
- August: Safety training (Building Safety, including where to go, how to escape) at Fall College Meeting
- Working with First Generation Students: Information and PPT, at Fall College Meeting
- September: Social events for the entire college, to help build community; we host two events (nobody’s got a house big enough for the whole college) and half the faculty/staff are invited to each event, by department.
COAL Tenure and Promotion Orientation
Fall 2012, Spring 2013
Discuss guidelines and process of recording and applying for promotion and tenure. Help new faculty and faculty going up for tenure and promotion to understand the policies and procedures of the process and to give them instruction on preparing their dossier.
ALLY (Arts and Letters Leadership Year)
This is a faculty development opportunity for one faculty member per department, selected by the head. The goal is to encourage faculty members to understand themselves, the university, college and the other COAL departments beyond their own individual department, and to get to know the community and consider how they might integrate some of their teaching and research activities within the community. The group meets monthly, 3 times per semester, and concludes each semester with a social event. Topics for 2014 included:
- February: Conflict and Negotiation
- March: Effective Communication Skills
- April: The Community as a Resource (meeting at the Community Foundation
- May: Social Event: reception preceding the President’s Concert in early May
- September: Self-assessment, with Keirsey Type Temperament Sorter
- October: Overview of the College, department head panel
- November: Budget and Priorities
- December: Social Event: Party with first-year faculty at the dean’s house
- Development for Department Heads
- July: Heads Retreat, includes a presentation by someone with expertise relevant to the college; this year, included Keri Franklin, Assessment, and Lori Fan, Alumni Relationships
- September: Heads Continuing Education: What We Now Know about Retention (Tom Kane)
- Throughout the year: Budget training, provided by our budget officer and dean’s office, one-on-one with each department head, at least once; this is ongoing training which we realized was necessary after some big budget mistakes made the previous year.
Media, Journalism & Film
MJF Department Faculty Development opportunities
- Program assessment. Faculty retreat training: developing successful program SLO rubrics. February 3, 2012
- Program assessment – information on how to use blackboard to upload student work for program assessment (protocol for naming files, creating and identifying pdf’s, folder protocol for classes and SLO’s, etc.) March 13, 2012
- Advising issues – effective advising strategies. Dept. Faculty Meeting review of banner resources and how to effectively advise majors and minors. April 10, 2012
- Faculty retreat. Training session on developing effective rubrics in light of program SLO’s. August 17, 2012
- Used part of faculty meeting used to show faculty how to conduct a norming session involving student work used in program assessment. August 28, 2012
- Brief training on Clery Act. Faculty meeting training on legal requirements for reporting discrimination or harassment within the educational setting. September 18, 2012
World Languages and Cultures
Proficiency Workshop
May 10, 2013
Lisa Lilley, presenter, will provide training on a number of current topics in the language teaching profession. She was ACTFL’s (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Teacher of the Year in 2010 and works for the Springfield School District.
College of Business
School of Accountancy—2013–14
- Corporate Opacity and Managerial Incentive Compensation
- Issues Surrounding the Succession of Digital Assets and Digital Accounts
- Risk Management Committee Formation: Symbolic Commitments to Risk Management of Substantive Monitoring of Risk Outcomes?
Computer Information Systems—2013–14
- Cybersecurity
- Fashion and Interior Design
- Conducting research and writing articles
- Finance and General Business
- REIT Equity Offerings
- Management- 7
- International business
- Strategy
- Human Resources
- Family Business and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Conducting research
- Technology and Construction Management
- Building Control Systems as a Departmental Research Effort
- Infrastructure Resilient Systems and Fracking Life Cycle Costs
- Green Practices in Construction Projects
- Building Information Modeling in Construction Projects
Research Colloquium: "How to Develop a Stream of Research"
October 24, 2012
COB Faculty were invited to attend a presentation by Dr. Stephanie M. Bryant on "How to Develop a Stream of Research." This is to encourage and assist faculty in completing research.
"Structural Equation Modeling BASICS: Why, When and How to use SEM"
November 28, 2012
COB Faculty were invited to attend a presentation by Dr. Amy Stokes on "Structural Equation Modeling BASICS: Why, When and How to use SEM" This is to encourage and assist faculty in completing research.
Introduction to Experimental Design : Part 1
March, 6, 2013
Basic experimental design concepts or who desires a refresher in experimental design fundamentals
Analyzing Experimental Design data: A Hands-on Workshop: Part 2
March 27, 2013
Include hands-on work with ANOVA and MANOVA in a computer classroom with real data
Understanding & Reporting Your Experimental Design Results: Part 3
April 24, 2013
Dr. Amy Stokes presented a Part 3 of a 3 part series on experimental design. Part 3 specifically addressed interpretation of the results of a multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and best practices in reporting the results. The results were based on a MANOVA ran on actual data which were presented in Part 2 of the series. Attendees should now have a better understanding of how to read a MANOVA output from SPSS and the proper way to report the results.
College of Humanities & Public Affairs
Dean’s Forums on Tenure and Promotion
During each spring semester, the Dean’s office stages a workshop for faculty planning on applying for promotion and/or tenure in the coming year and for interested faculty who will be coming up in the future. Materials are provided and advice on how best to develop their portfolio and meet the requirements set forth by department, college, and the Provost’s office.
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CHPA Workshop on Promotion and Tenure lead by the Dean—April 29, 2013
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
2014–15
- First Generation student information in State of the College Address
- Promotion/tenure workshops for tenure track faculty and lecturers
2013–14
- Promotion/tenure workshops for tenure track faculty and lecturers
- Space analysis and study conducted with architects – definitely professional development for all department heads and some faculty.
- One course transformation workshop – faculty shared best practices.
- Annual diversity discussion with CNAS Committee and Department Heads
- Department heads met with all Advancement Staff to learn more about development work.
- One department head meeting was focused on assessment and Keri Franklin joined us.
- Several faculty and leaders traveled to UMBC. This was truly for professional development and for the entire college although only a few traveled.
CNAS Assessment Workshop
August 31, ,2012
Each program will present the SLO’s and curricular map. Since these are all posted on Blackboard – you do not need to bring copies but you may show them on the screen. (1-2 minutes)
Then each program will have 3-4 minutes to share answers to each of the following questions .
For which public affairs SLO did collect evidence? What did you learn? What are an artifact that should be submitted as part the university’s QIP project?
What are two things that you learned this year that your students do exceptionally well? How can you capitalize on that? Can you post their work, can you write a press release, can you summarize and include it on your website and/or in recruitment materials?
Did you learn anything from this past year that causes you to pause and look at your curriculum? Maybe something that your students did not perform as well as you had hoped. What discussions are planned in the department to address that – curriculum changes, course changes?
Course Transformation Workshop
September 7, 2012
What does “Course Transformation” mean to you?
Want to see some examples and hear the experiences of those who have “transformed” their courses?
Presenters included: Brian High, CHM - Developing and Implementing an Online CHM 105/106 Course AND Lynda Plymate, Gay Ragan and Kurt Killion, MTH-Lessons Learned from the Transformation of the MTH 320 & 360 Courses for Teachers
Promotion Workshop for Instructors
How to prepare for promotion to Senior Instructor—November 6, 2012
Promotion and tenure workshop for Tenure-track Faculty
How to prepare for promotion and/or tenure—November 12, 2012
Library
Cloud Computing for Librarians: An Introduction (ALA TechSource Workshops webinar)
November 7, 2012
Cloud computing explained and examples of use of cloud-based tools to collaborate, save money and make libraries more efficient.
Social Networking for Schools (Webinar)
December 5, 2012
Specific and practical ideas for using social media tools to enhance communications, instruction and professional development.
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Taskstream Webinar: How Two Institutions Left Paper-Based Gen Ed Assessment Behind
October 25, 2012
Invited Assessment Council members to view.
Revised General Education Assessment Training
November 15, 2012
Presented variety of examples for how to assess student learning in Gen Ed courses and explained what is included in the Gen Ed assessment plan.
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Advising Basics Workshop
August 9, 2012, January 8, 2013, September 13, 2013
Introduction to academic advising for those new to MSU or to advising.
Master Advisor Workshop
August 9, 2012, January 8, 2013
This is a 12-hour intensive workshop on academic rules, regulations, best practices in academic advising, campus resources, and practice advising sessions.
A Review of What’s New for 2012–2013, 2013–2014
August 29, 2012, September 24, 2014
Review of advising-related changes for the 2012–3 academic year.
Master Advisor Refresher Workshop
September 13, 2012, February 15, 2013, October 3, 2013, February 14, 2014
This event features an update of advising information and techniques for Master Advisors who wish to continue their certification.
Books to Boots: Advising and Teaching Veterans
September 21, 2012, February 8 and 19, 2013, October 28 & 29, 2013, March 7, 2014
Advisors and faculty members learned about the unique needs of student-veterans, discussed ways we can engage, encourage and empower our student veterans, and heard from a panel of student-veterans about their personal transition and experiences. Co-sponsored with Veteran Student Center.
What’s New with Transfer Advising?
September 28, 2012
Updates to transfer advising at MSU. Co-sponsored with Transfer Advising Committee.
Career Advising Workshop
October 9, 2012, October 31, 2013
This workshop was designed to equip advisors to help their students see themselves as professionals. In addition to small group discussion and activities, a panel of employers discussed skills they seek and those they see as lacking in new graduates. Advisors were presented with helpful campus resources to assist students in preparation for employment or the transition to graduate school.
Advising High-Achieving Students: A panel of Faculty Advisors, facilitated by Scott Handley, Assistant Director of the Honors College
October 12, 2012
Panelists included Dr. Larry George, Dr. Carol Shoptaugh and Dr. Joshua Smith.
How to Connect with Adult Learners through Student Support Services
October 16, 2012
Jonathan Talley and George Radier from Adult Student Services presented this session on understanding and relating to non-traditional students.
Positive Approaches to Academic Advising: a Conference on Academic Advising
October 22, 2012
Dr. Jennifer Bloom, nationally known advising expert, keynoted this conference, which drew approximately 140 advisors from 14 different schools around Missouri. Break-out sessions rounded out the afternoon schedule.
Prepare Pre-Pharmacy Students for Pharmacy School While They Work Toward a Major at MSU
December 4, 2012
Dr. Joshua Smith and Dr. Annette Gordon shared information about requirements for various pharmacy schools, recommendations for students interested in pursuing pharmacy careers, and information about the upcoming cooperative program with UMKC.
Trending Now: Study Away Trends at Missouri State
December 5, 2012
Elizabeth Strong and Miko McFarland presented this session on current trends for Study Away, including countries of preference, the move toward faculty-led short term programs, and scholarship opportunities for students who wish to participate in Study Away.
Advising International Students
March 1, 2013, March 19, 2014
Faculty and staff advisors learned about the nuts and bolts of immigration, as well as enhancing cultural awareness through video vignettes, presentations and a panel of international students.
Academic Advice for Special Populations: Advising Honors, Adult and International Transfer Students
March 26, 2013
A panel of advisors (John Chuchiak, Melissa Mace, and Jonathan Talley, facilitated by George Connor) presented information on advising a diversity of transfer students. Co-sponsored by the transfer advising committee.
Advising Transfer Students: Strategies for Today’s Realities and Tomorrow’s Challenges
March 28, 2013
This National Academic Advising Association Webinar included panelists Tom Grites, Ross Hawkins, Karen Archambault and Sandy Waters.
Lessons Learned and Anticipated Challenges
April 2, 2013
Dr. Earle Doman, retiring Vice President for Student Affairs, reflected on his career working with students.
Getting a Head Start on Graduate School: Senior Permission and Accelerated Masters Programs
May 1, 2013
Tom Tomasi shared information advisors need to know to help appropriate students take advantage of senior permission and accelerated masters programs, and be ready to apply for graduate programs.
What’s your Study Away IQ?
Friday, September 27, 2013
Presented by Elizabeth Strong and Miko McFarland
Join Study Away Director Elizabeth Strong and Study Away Advisor Miko McFarland to test your study away knowledge during a game-show presentation pairing Cultural Competence and informative quiz questions. Learn about upcoming scholarships, Study Away student stats, new program offerings, and study abroad destinations as part of this engaging Master Advisor session.
SOAR and First Year Programs: How First Year Students are Prepared for the University Experience
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
As first-year students enter the University, they are not always fully prepared to become a part of our academic community. During this presentation, SOAR and First Year Programs shared information on the background of incoming students, common misconceptions about their programs, and how their programs help equip students to succeed.
Presented by Joe Morris and Mike Wood
Competitive National and International Fellowship Opportunities
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
An overview of what these programs are designed to accomplish, what students and advisors need to know about such opportunities, and what services and resources MSU offers to support them.
Presented by Scott Handley
An Introduction to the New General Education Program
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Presented by Josh Smith
Emerging Trends in Academic Advising
Academic Advising Conference
Friday, October 25, 2013
Coordinated by Christina Bowles and Kathy Davis
Featured keynote speaker: Dr. Jennifer Joslin, Associate Director of NACADA, the Global Community for Academic Advising.
Engaging Students with Faculty and Staff: Breaking the Ice with Technology
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Presented by Tracie Burt
What do you get when you cross an iPad, a practicum student, a collaborative faculty group, and an idea whose time has come? An effective means to connect students with programs and departments! Through this Advisor Forum, faculty, staff, and administrators may find useful ideas for engaging students through the use of technology. See how an initiative that was initially meant to enhance departmental advising is expanding to impact students in other ways. (Spoiler alert: Content will be similar to the Showcase “iAdvise” session).
New Retention Center in Blackboard: What Advisors Need to Know
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Student retention is being addressed at Missouri State on many levels. On the classroom level, there is a need for instructors to have access to actionable data, preferably right inside of their course, which can be used immediately to engage at-risk students without requiring heaps of time that they don't have. This session is designed to demonstrate how the Retention Center can be used to discover which students are at-risk, communicate with struggling students, help them take immediate action for improvement, and keep track of patterns over time.
Presented by Rachelle Darabi and Kristi Oetting
Addressing Common Issues when Advising Transfer Students
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Presented by Ross Hawkins and Judy Pickering
Co-sponsored by Transfer Advising Committee
The Transfer Advising Committee will be working with the Office of the Registrar and the Office of Admissions to address common problems that arise when advising transfer students. Representatives from these offices will serve on a panel to address these issues and also address questions from participants.
Piercing the Fog: Understanding Accelerated Masters Programs and Senior Permission
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Presented by Michael Edwards
Missouri Reverse Transfer
Tuesday, March 18, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Presented by Dixie Williams
Co-sponsored by the Transfer Advising Committee
Advising During the Transition of General Education
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Presented by Josh Smith
Advising TRANSFER Students during the General Education Transition
Tuesday, March 25, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Presented by Ross Hawkins, Judy Pickering, Kim Stagner, Katie Tucker, George Connor and Hillary Mayes.
Co-sponsored by the Transfer Advising Committee
Advising First Generation College Students
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Presented by Rachelle Darabi, Don Simpson and Keri Franklin
Online Advising Tools—Tips and Tricks
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Presented by Brenda Burrell
Point, Click, Go Abroad! Introducing Study Away’s New Online Search and Application Tools
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Presented by Elizabeth Strong and Miko McFarland