Tuesday, 02 Dec 2014
Discussion: NACADA: Conference Engagement and "Hot Topics"
Engaging with NACADA provides numerous benefits including online resources in the clearinghouse, web-based events, regional conference and the Annual Conference, which was held October 8-11 in Minneapolis, MN. Twelve advisers, advising coordinators and advising partners attended on behalf of Iowa State University.
Friday, 05 Dec 2014
Seminar: FERPA and Working with Parents
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords parents the right to have access to their children's education records until a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age at which time the FERPA rights transfer from the parent to the student.
Learning Community: Team-Based Learning
Graduates of the TBL Teaching and Learning Circles are invited to participate in the TBL Faculty/Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Learning Community. We work as teams to optimize application exercises, readiness assurance tests, peer evaluation, and other aspects of course design, and also invite speakers to facilitate discussions of TBL theory, research and classroom application. Facilitator: Lisa Orgler, Lecturer, Horticulture
Monday, 08 Dec 2014
Learning Community: Service-Learning
Are you interested in developing, or enhancing, a service-learning component within your course? You are invited to join this dynamic, interdisciplinary group as we walk-through the process of integrating service-learning into the curriculum. These interactive sessions will include topical discussions, readings, and sharing of best practices.
Friday, 19 Dec 2014
Reception: Farewell for Travis Kramer
Travis Kramer, instructional support specialist with CELT, is leaving Iowa State University after 12 years of service.