Tuesday, 05 Apr 2016
Registration begins for sophomores: Summer 2016, Fall 2016
First day of assigned Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
Panel Discussion on Career Management and Planning
Would you like information on how to prepare for annual/six month performance reviews, advancement to senior lecturer/clinician, how to remain current in your profession as a lecturer or adjunct faculty, or how to effectively supervise teaching assistants?
Symposium: Undergraduate research and creative expression
A day-long celebration of undergraduate research that brings students from all academic disciplines together to share their work with the university community, families and guests through oral presentation sessions in a conference-style environment. Free registration for any ISU undergraduate involved in mentored research; application deadline is Feb. 12.
Open forum: Human Sciences dean candidate
Stephan Wilson currently serves as a Regents Professor of human development and family studies and dean of the College of Human Sciences at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2016
SVPP - Preparing for a Successful P&T Review
Workshop for new tenure-eligible faculty hosted by Provost Wickert. Faculty, department chairs, and their mentors will receive an update on the latest P&T policies and recommendations on how to successfully prepare for a third year and P&T review.
Webinar: Preparing for the College Students of Tomorrow in Science and Math
In order to prepare for tomorrow's college students, future faculty members must be equipped and aware of the complexities of these students. This session introduces the experiences of Kearns-CIRTL Graduate Fellows in teaching science and math effectively in classrooms with a widely diverse student population.
Webinar: 5 Secrets to a Super Productive Summer
In this webinar facilitated by Kerry Ann Rocquemore, you will learn: oHow to avoid the biggest mistakes academic writers make during the academic term oHow to maximize your research and writing productivity oHow to combat professional isolation and create a supportive writing community oHow you can experiment with these strategies in our upcoming 14 Day Writing Challenge
Thursday, 07 Apr 2016
Webinar : "Micro-aggression, Micro-resistance, and Ally Development in the Academy"
This webinar will examine ways in which micro-aggressions particularly impact women, faculty and staff of color, and LGBTQ faculty and staff in our institutions. In response, we can practice forms of micro-resistance and ally behaviors when we see our colleagues targeted, or when we ourselves are targeted. This focus on empowerment allows us to take action in our local environments, lessening the impact upon colleague when micro-aggressions occur
Panel: How to Manage Disruptive or Distressed Students in Your Classroom
Student stress, depression, and anxiety often manifest themselves as disruptive and distressed behaviors. Reducing stress, depression, and anxiety increases student engagement, ability to learn, and the mental health and well being of our communities. This panel will provide information and resources for helping faculty identify and respond compassionately and effectively to students exhibiting these behaviors.
CELT Discussion: Accessibility - Designing and Teaching Courses for All Learners
The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) will be hosting three discussions for participants of the online course Accessibility: Designing and Teaching Courses for All Learners. This course and our discussions will help University community members to develop the knowledge and skills needed to design learning experiences that promote inclusive learning environments.
Friday, 08 Apr 2016
Seminar: Online Accessibility and Universal Design at Iowa State University
Dr. Zayira Jordan, Iowa State University's Web Accessibility Coordinator, will share with participants about the policies and resources regarding online accessibility and universal design at ISU.
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2016
Registration begins for freshmen: Summer 2016, Fall 2016
First day of assigned Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2016
Open house: National Student Employment Week
ISU students who are employed -- whether on or off campus -- are invited to enjoy a free "breakfast to go" and register for door prizes.
Webinar: Preparing for the College Students of Tomorrow in Engineering
In order to prepare for tomorrow's college students, future faculty members must be equipped and aware of the complexities of these students. This session introduces the experiences of Kearns-CIRTL Graduate Fellows in teaching engineering effectively in classrooms with a widely diverse student population.
Seminar: What is next step for flipped classroom? A review of resources and services at Iowa State
This session will discuss resources and services available at Iowa State to support instructors if they're interested in flipping their courses. CELT staff will also introduce programming opportunities provided at CELT that can help instructor to continue develop their understanding of flipped classroom.
Thursday, 14 Apr 2016
Webinar : "Mastering Academic Time Management"
Webinar participants will learn: oThe three biggest mistakes that new faculty make in managing their time oWhy and how to align work time with institutional and personal priorities oHow to create time for academic writing and researchHow to organize a network of support and accountability for writing productivity and balance
Friday, 15 Apr 2016
Last day to drop second half-semester courses
Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Pass/Not Pass Deadline
Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Seminar: Peer Evaluation and The ThinkSpace Experience
Jane Rongerude, Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Planning at the College of Design, was part of our faculty consulting team that led the development of the Peer Evaluation tool in ThinkSpace and has been piloting it in her courses, finding novel uses for it.
Monday, 18 Apr 2016
Online Course: Web Accessibility MOOC for Educators
With campuses now under fire for their course content not complying with 504, 508 and WACG2.0 guidelines, it is timely to visit the topic of accessibility in the educational setting. This MOOC introduces the importance of accessibility as an essential communication tool to provide equal, barrier-free access to information for educational institutions.
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2016
SVPP - Strategies for Obtaining Tenure
A panel of senior faculty and department chairs from various colleges share their recommendations on how to plan and prepare for a successful promotion and tenure review.
Seminar: Future Directions for Game Based Learning at Iowa State
In this session, a showcase of the newly developed Game Based Learning (GBL) module will be presented. Additional feedback from participants will be gathered to improve the current module. A discussion will be led to talk about the future of the learning community. Strategies of how to expand the current community and suggested topics will also be discussed.
Wednesday, 20 Apr 2016
Registration ends: Summer 2016, Fall 2016
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 registration.
Webinar: Improving Outcomes in Chemistry Through Holistic Instruction
Successful STEM faculty of the future must find ways to engage and improve the experiences of first generation, low-income and/or minority students who are increasingly enrolling in institutions of higher education. This session examines the experiences of faculty and Kearns-CIRTL Graduate Fellows who work with students in semester long workshops to help improve academic performance in chemistry.
Thursday, 21 Apr 2016
Graduate College students: electronic thesis
Graduate College: last day to upload final electronic thesis/dissertation to ProQuest for Thesis Office review.
Wednesday, 27 Apr 2016
Live Webinar: Leveraging Authentic Teaching and Research Practices for Successful NSF and NIH Proposals
To empower successful and authentic STEM instruction and research, future faculty members must be able to compete for diverse and expansive funding. This session focuses on writing broadening participation and education plans for National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, including the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), and provides an overview on how STEM Faculty members...
Poster session and reception: University Honors Program students
Spring and summer Honors graduates, as well as other Honors students, will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.
Thursday, 28 Apr 2016
Textbook buyback
End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.