Tuesday, 01 Oct 2013
Service-Learning: A Teaching and Learning Circle
This teaching and learning circle will offer a brief introduction to the topic of service-learning and progress into a deeper discussion of how to make meaning out of service-learning. Three essential elements, student self-efficacy, empathy, and problem-solving, will provide the framework for this on-going dialogue. Facilitated by University Professor Suzanne Hendrich
Wednesday, 02 Oct 2013
Engaging Students through Writing & Active Learning: A Teaching and Learning Circle
While the possibilities for incorporating writing into a course are endless, these choices can also be overwhelming. What types of assignments will work in my course? How can I respond efficiently to student writing? Join the director of the Writing & Media Center for an in-depth, cross-disciplinary conversation on incorporating writing into courses across the curriculum.
Thursday, 03 Oct 2013
Grant writing seminar
"Write Winning Grant Proposals," presented by John Robertson, Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops LLC. Organized by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development for faculty and staff. Register online. Check-in begins at 8 a.m.
Monday, 07 Oct 2013
Online Tele-Workshop: How to cultivate wellness in the midst of life transitions and loss
Have you recently experienced the loss of a loved one? Are you having difficulty focusing because of a change to your family structure (e.g., separation from a partner, caregiving for a new child or an adult family member, financial concerns, physical or mental health concerns)? If so, you are NOT alone!
Tuesday, 08 Oct 2013
Library workshop: Getting Started with EndNote Basic
This workshop, designed for graduate students, introduces EndNote Basic, a free bibliographic management program that helps you collect, organize, format and use collected citations in your writing projects. Preregistration is required.
Online Facilitated Learning Community: Scholarly Journal Writing
This is a 3-week online workshop on academic publishing. The first week addresses targeting journals for scholarly writing, approaching editors, and a the Do's and Don't's in the submission process. Week 2 covers how to draft a smart submission and plan submission time frames. In Week 3, we will cover how to respond to Revise and Resubmits and manage significant problems with editorial staff members such as no response to email or long delays.
Wednesday, 09 Oct 2013
EAP Training: Dealing with Difficult People
Human resource services, in conjunction with Employee and Family Resources, is offering professional development classes to benefits-eligible employees. Space is limited. Register via AccessPlus (Employee tab > "HRS Training")
Friday, 11 Oct 2013
BUG: Blackboard User Group Meetings
Monthly meeting of BbLearn users discussing various topics related to the use of Blackboard Learn in teaching and learning.
Wednesday, 16 Oct 2013
An Epic Win: Using Blackboard to facilitate Game-based Learning (GBL)
In the Game-based Learning (GBL) model of classroom instruction, students are actively engaged. Well designed challenges help students collaborate and compete towards a shared goal. Come to this seminar to see how one instructor is using the tools in Blackboard to facilitate Game-based Learning in a large lecture course.
HeartReach Mobile Lab
The HeartReach Mobile Lab will be on campus to conduct heart and stroke screenings. Cost varies for screenings. Call 866-935-5432 to make an appointment. More information, including costs, are available online at http://www.iowahealth.org/heartreach.aspx.
Wednesday, 23 Oct 2013
Award-Winning Faculty Series: Why I love teaching introductory large-lecture courses
Award-winning large-lecturer Ken Holscher shares why he loves teaching large introductory biology courses. Learn how Ken meets this fresh, young population of future scientists where they are developmentally and helps inspire them at the very beginnings of their intellectual inquiry process.
Thursday, 24 Oct 2013
Seminar: Creating an Inclusive Classroom Series: What our Men of Color Have to Say
"I don't like going to the class...the other students, the professor...I don't feel like I belong there." Could this quote be from a student in your class? The multicultural student population is increasing at most institutions across the U.S., while their retention and graduation rates have historically been lower than their majority peers.
Workshop: How to Find Non-government Grants for Your Research
Learn about non-governmental non-profits that generously fund education and research projects in the humanities, the social sciences and the sciences. Presented by Rebecca Jackson, ISU Library, and Donna Van Pelt, ISU Foundation. Preregistration at http://isulib.pingg.com/FindFunding2014 is required.
Friday, 25 Oct 2013
How Artists-Teachers Create an Exceptional Learning Environment
Gerard Morris, a faculty member in the University of Puget Sound School of Music, discusses how the success of any teaching style or pedagogical process is directly linked to the artist-teacher in front of the room.
Getting the most out of mentoring: workshop for new tenure-eligible faculty
An event for new tenure-eligible faculty and their mentors to establish successful mentor-mentee relationships.
Tuesday, 29 Oct 2013
Online Core Workshop: How to have healthy conflict
Do you often feel drained by departmental drama? Do feel unclear how to handle conflicts that arise in your department? Are you unsure when, where, and how to manage conflict with people who will be voting on your tenure? Find answers to your questions during this core workshop.
Wednesday, 30 Oct 2013
Training session: Using Your Aastra Telephone
A hands-on session for employees to personalize their phone, configure voicemail and learn other advanced features. Register online.