Tuesday, 01 Nov 2016
Data Management Planning, An Introduction
Ever wondered what makes a good data management plan? Have questions about data sharing & open data? Interested in learning how other researchers manage data? Want to know what resources are available to help you write a data management plan? Then this workshop is for YOU. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword: LIB.
Wednesday, 02 Nov 2016
Seminar: Writing Winning Grant Proposals
Addresses both practical and conceptual aspects that are important to writing successful proposals. Principles and fundamentals of good proposal writing are emphasized, along with 'how-to' practical tips and strategies.
Monday, 07 Nov 2016
Live Webinar: Accessibility Support Model - How a Large University Supports Diverse Learners Taking Online Courses
In this session, we will share the University of Central Florida's Accessibility Support Model for online courses that was designed to provide a scalable and systematic approach to creating accessible online courses. This model consists of several strategies one of which is educating faculty on how to apply Universal Design for Learning principles to the design of their online courses.
Live Webinar: Designing Accessible Online Learning: What an Instructor Needs to Know
Some online learning programs have faced legal challenges because of the inaccessibility of their courses to individuals with disabilities. But, what does it mean for a course to be "accessible"? What can be learned from legal challenges regarding e-learning accessibility?
Wednesday, 09 Nov 2016
Seminar: Proposal Budget Development Workshop
Learn about practical tools and strategies for developing your proposal budget according to funding agency requirements. Bring a laptop, working budget and questions to this hands-on workshop. Those planning to attend are encouraged to send us in advance any RFPs for proposals they are currently working on. If you have a working budget, please have it loaded on your laptop when you come to the workshop.
CyBuy Vendor Fair
CyBuy vendors will be available to answer questions and showcase new products in the CyBuy marketplace. All employees are welcome.
Launching Your Faculty Career
An introduction for lecturers, clinicians, and adjunct faculty to university resources, polices, and programs to get them off to a successful start. The workshop will discuss career paths and opportunities for development at Iowa State University. It will be led by Associate Provost for Faculty Dawn Bratsch-Prince. Register at Learn@ISU
Live Webinar: Accessibility in Distance Education: Issues for a New Administration
Accessibility is an area of growing concern, especially for colleges and universities looking to attract global learners. This seminar will explain the steps educators and institutions can take to ensure that individuals with disabilities and differing abilities, as well as those from disparate intellectual, cultural, and economic backgrounds, can access educational opportunities on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Thursday, 10 Nov 2016
Using Digital Humanities for Research and Teaching
What is Digital Humanities, and why is it talked about so much in the academy? Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword: LIB.
Monday, 14 Nov 2016
Retirement Symposium: Dealing with Dementia
Speakers include Christine Sutton, author of "Stop and Smell the Garbage;" Susan Callison, program specialist from the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Iowa; and Dr. Selden Spencer, neurologist at McFarland Clinic. The first 175 individuals to register will receive a tote bag with goodies and handouts, and a box lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, 17 Nov 2016
Webcast: OA (Open Access publishing system) Beyond APCs
Participants from around the world will discuss the possibilities of an OA system of publishing that is low/no cost to researchers or readers. The webcast is sponsored by the University of Kansas Libraries along with SPARC, the Open Access Network and Allen Press. The webcast is part of a two-day international symposium at the University of Kansas. All faculty are invited to attend.
Wednesday, 30 Nov 2016
Research Workshop Series: Navigating Congress and Federal Agencies
"How to Talk Science with the Federal Government," Leslee Gilbert, Van Scoyoc Associates; Kelvin Chu, The Implementation Group. Presenting research to the federal government often takes a multipronged approach. A former NSF program director and a senior Congressional staffer will focus on how to prepare communication strategies for congressional and agency interactions.
Research Workshop Series: Navigating Congress and Federal Agencies
"Proposal Development Best Practices," Kelvin Chu, The Implementation Group. A strategic and thoughtful process based on best practices can dramatically improve proposal competitiveness and reduce proposal development work and stress. We will discuss the details of contacting program staff, positioning your proposal, anticipating the merit review process, and other lessons learned.