Monday, 02 Mar 2015
Meeting: Service-Learning Faculty Learning Community
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. Facilitator: Suzanne Hendrich, University Professor
Open forum: University Library dean finalist
Beth McNeil, professor and associate dean for academic affairs at Purdue University Libraries, is one of four finalists for Iowa State's library dean post.
Tuesday, 03 Mar 2015
Roundtable: Blended Learning Brown-Bag: Planning for Effective Hybrid Course Lectures
This session is targeted for instructors teaching courses that combine the face to face section and online section together looking for a variety of teaching strategies to engage both groups of students. Join University Professor, Mack Shelley, Department of Political Science and Department of Statistics in a conversation about planning for effective hybrid course lectures and activities.
Webinar: Advising Strategies for Students on Academic Probation
In 2010 and 2013, the NACADA Probation/Dismissal/Reinstatement Issues Interest Group sponsored webinars in which panelists discussed how we define "student on academic probation," factors that place students at risk for being placed on probation, typical probationary policies, stakeholders responsible for supporting students on academic probation, and the role and responsibilities of those who advise these students.
Wednesday, 04 Mar 2015
Seminar Series: Faculty Peer Review a Win-Win Process -Topic 3: Using Peer Evals in the Promotion & Tenure Process & Strengthening the Curriculum
Award-winning Animal Science professor, Jodi Sterle, shares best practices and strategic techniques her department used to create a culture of change supporting peer evaluation of teaching in the promotion and tenure process. Learn practical tips for how a dedicated core of faculty can benefit from working together to support the recognition of teaching and strengthen curriculum across your department.
Farewell reception: James Dorsett
James Dorsett, director of the international students and scholars office, is leaving Iowa State after nine years of service. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Open forum: University Library dean finalist
Jeff Steely, associate dean of libraries at Baylor University, is one of four finalists for Iowa State's library dean post.
Thursday, 05 Mar 2015
Workshop: How to Negotiate any Situation Successfully
Learn how to negotiate for the conditions that create your career success. Led by Regina Barr, founder and CEO of Red Ladder Inc.
Balancing work and private life
Workshop on balancing work and private life
Seminar: "The room itself is active": An assessment of the CELT Active Learning Classroom
Colleges and universities are committing resources to re-design classroom spaces to promote active, participatory, and experiential learning (Harvey & Kenyon, 2013; Oblinger, 2006). This case study will discuss an assessment of an Active Learning Classroom (ALC) as part of a campus wide evaluation of learning spaces at Iowa State University.
Friday, 06 Mar 2015
Presentation: Using the Online Testing Centers at ISU - Blackboard User Group (BUG)
Presentation: We will give an overview of the Online Testing Centers, and how using the service can benefit both instructors and students. Facilitated by Doug Bull, Director, Testing Center; and Jess Haht, Program Assistant, Testing Center. The 20-30 minute presentation will be followed by the monthly meeting of BbLearn users discussing various topics related to the use of Blackboard Learn in teaching and learning.
Midterm grade reports due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus
Midterm grade reports due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus at 2:15 p.m.
Monday, 09 Mar 2015
Open forum: University Library dean finalist
Marilyn Moody, professor and dean of the University Library, Portland State University, is one of four finalists for Iowa State's library dean post.
Tuesday, 10 Mar 2015
Panel: The Student Experience with Service-Learning
Service-learning offers a dynamic strategy for engaging students in deeper learning of course content through community action. Dr. Gail Nonnecke, Global Professor of Global Resource Systems and Morrill Professor of Horticulture, will facilitate as student panelists share their reflections about the influence service-learning had on their understanding of content presented in the classroom.
Thursday, 12 Mar 2015
Adviser Exchange Series: International Student Advising: Collaborations between ISSO and Academic Advising
This session will focus on the international student experience and seeks to reinforce the importance of building collaborative relationships between ISSO advisers and academic advisers. Presenters: Jessica Fincham, Program Coordinator, ISSO; and Ashley Huth, Program Coordinator, ISSO.
Friday, 13 Mar 2015
Drop Deadline
Last day to drop a second half-semester course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Graduation Applications: Summer 2015
Undergraduate graduation applications for Summer 2015 are due in the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center.
Schedule Change Deadline
Last day to process most schedule changes for a second half-semester course without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj
Monday, 16 Mar 2015
Spring Break, classes recessed
Continues through March 20
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2015
Spring Break, classes recessed
Continues through March 20
Wednesday, 18 Mar 2015
Spring Break, classes recessed
Continues through March 20
Thursday, 19 Mar 2015
Spring Break, classes recessed
Continues through March 20
Friday, 20 Mar 2015
Fee payment deadline for spring 2015
Fee payment deadline, spring semester. Final payment due.
Spring Break, classes recessed
Continues through March 20
Monday, 23 Mar 2015
Graduation Applications: Summer 2015
Seniors graduating Summer 2015 should submit a Graduation Application to the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center, after registering for final course work. Applications are available from advisers or the Registrar's Graduation Office.
Registration begins: Summer 2015 and Fall 2015
First day of assigned Summer 2015 and Fall 2015 registration dates for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2015
Registration begins for seniors: Summer 2015, Fall 2015
First day of assigned Summer 2015 and Fall 2015 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
POSTPONED: Discussion: Visiting Professor Lee Sheldon - Game Based Learning Community
A Game-Based Learning Community discussion with Dr. Lee Sheldon, Associate Professor, the Communication and Media Department and Co-Director of the Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York