Tuesday, 05 May 2015
Workshop: Perfume Blending
With natural perfumer Amanda Feeley, Esscentual Alchemy. Those who complete this 6-week workshop will come away with their own developed fragrance, a kit of 10 essences and a Certificate of Perfume Blending.
Wednesday, 06 May 2015
Workshop: Navigating Waves of Change
Participants will be given tips on how to handle change, as well as adjust their attitudes toward the inevitable twists and turns of daily life. The concept of resiliency is explored and ideally, participants will learn to welcome, and thrive in an environment of change. Registration is free on AccessPlus.
Thursday, 07 May 2015
Recycled Bookmaking Workshop
Learn about historical bookbinding techniques. Create your own handmade books from recycled papers, using variations of the Coptic stitch.
Monday, 11 May 2015
Workshop: Dealing with Difficult People
This class identifies seven types of difficult people, common behaviors, and coping strategies. Case studies provide small group activity for immediate practical application. Registration is free on AccessPlus.
Webinar: Universal Design for Learning [EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative]
Today's learners have diverse abilities and backgrounds, including students with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities, differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and varied preferences and motivations for learning. As faculty, you are responsible for ensuring that you provide learning opportunities that ensure student success.
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Seminar: Project LEA/RN 2-day Workshop (Registration required - space is limited)
2-day Workshop (Registration required - space is limited to the 1st 20 educators) Are your students doing the kind of thinking required by professionals? Are your clients processing the information needed to solve complex problems in today's world? Do you even know what your students or clients are thinking?
P&S Council Seminar
"What's New with the Human Capital Report in FY15," Whitney Grote, Emma Houghton and Kyla Kaetzel, university human resources.
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Webinar: Creating a Positive Climate for Learning: Tips and Tools for Dealing with Incivility and Conflict in the Classroom
Research shows that differences (e.g., race, gender, etc.) in the classroom are often the variables around which conflict and disruptive behaviors emerge. These behaviors in turn hinder faculty effectiveness and student engagement and learning. Rather than avoid or overlook disruptive behaviors, faculty can address incivility and conflict and powerfully model for their students how to work with uncomfortable circumstances.
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
How to Design an Effective Summer Writing Retreat.
Facilitated by Michelle Boyd, InkWell Academic Writing Retreats, May 27 (1-2:30 p.m.), hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, register online with your ISU-sponsored membership
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Every Summer Needs a Plan
Facilitated by Kerry Ann Rockquemore, May 28 (1-2:30 p.m.), hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, register online with your ISU-sponsored membership