2006 Spring Programs for Faculty
CTL programs are designed to be interactive, collegial, and support participants' professional success. Refreshments and resources are provided. Programs are open to all faculty, staff, and teaching assistants.
Submitting a Successful UM Research Board Proposal
Friday, January 27 (9:30 AM - 11:00 AM) MSC 316 registration
Recent recipients of UM Research Board funding offer wisdom and insights about the application process just in time for the February 13 submission date. Co-sponsored with the Office of Research Administration
Am I Someone's Mirror? Diversity Issues in the 21st Century
Friday, February 17( 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) MSC Century Room A registration
Dr. Rudolf G. Wilson, Assistant Provost for Cultural and Social Diversity, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, uses interactive activities to create a common experience to discuss, acknowledge, and generate possible solutions to common issues -- prejudice, hostility, power, and control - reflected in the shattered mirrors in our community . Designed for UMSL faculty, staff, and student leaders. Cosponsored with the Offices of Student Affairs and Multicultural Relations, the Diversity Task Force, and the College of Fine Arts and Communication .
Enhancing Student Learning: A Workshop for Part-time Faculty
Friday, February 17 (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) 106 Computer Center Bldg registration
Offered especially to respond to the questions, quandaries, and concerns of part-time and adjunct faculty, this workshop presents participants with suggestions for promoting active learning, using MyGateway, and seeking mid-semester feedback from students.
Provost's Forum on Technology and Learning
Friday, March 10 (9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon) MSC Century Room A registration
Creating incentives and rewards for using technology figured prominently in the 2005 Forums that resulted in awarding ITS Innovation Grants. What's next? This forum offers an exchange of ideas about the emerging technology tools and supports we need to attract and retain students and sustain quality research and educational programs. Lunch will be provided at noon for those who pre-register. Co-sponsored with Information Technology Services, SBC, and the Office of Academic Affairs.
Planning, Implementing, Improving Assessment in Higher Education
Friday, March 17 (T.B.A.)
Dr. Trudy Banta, Vice Chancellor for Planning and Institutional Improvement at IUPUI and a recognized expert on assessment, consults with small groups of colleagues interested in capstone, program, or institutional assessment. Co-sponsored by the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education, Optometry, Fine Arts and Communication, and the Office of Institutional Research. Contact Peggy Cohen at Peggy_Cohen@umsl.edu, to reserve a space on the schedule.
Writing Your Philosophy of Teaching and Research Statements
Friday, April 14th (9:30 AM- 11:30 AM) MSC 316 registration
Prepare for third year and promotion and tenure reviews by crafting these two statements with structure, guidance, and resources provided by faculty colleagues.


