2007 Fall Faculty Colloquium and Programs
Friday, September 7th
10:00 AM – noon; 12:00-1:00 PM, lunch for new faculty who register
126 J.C. Penney Conference Ctr.
Winning Internal Research Awards
Recent award recipients and faculty who have served on the UM Research Board (proposals are due October 1) and the UMSL Senate Research Panels offer insights about these application processes.
Co-sponsor: Office of Research Administration.
University Advancement hosts lunch for new faculty and introduces its supports for faculty.
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Register for colloquium and lunch
(new faculty only)
Tuesday October 9th
2:00 - 4:00 PM
78 J. C. Penney Conference Ctr.
Deleting the “A” Word: A Reflection on Assuring and Improving Learning
Current public policy embraces assessment with new urgency. This seminar/workshop draws lessons from assessment’s history of misunderstanding, reluctance and resistance to shift the focus onto student learning, and projects that focus into the future as a way to assure and improve student achievement…and to match the needs of reaccreditation. Presenter is Douglas Eder, Associate Provost, Institutional Effectiveness, University of North Florida.
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Thursday October 11th
12:30 - 2:00 PM
MSC Century Room C
A Dialogue about Intellectual Diversity
What is intellectual diversity? Is there enough diversity of ideas on campus? How does a campus promote respect for intellectual diversity? Can intellectual diversity be legislated? This campus-wide forum is designed to encourage discussion among students, staff, and faculty about an issue that is receiving attention across the nation. Co-sponsor: Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative.
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Friday, November 9th
9:30 11:30 AM
126 J.C. Penney Conference Ctr.
Classroom Civility: Preventing Disruptions, Focusing on Learning
Resolving classroom conflicts successfully can lead to respectful attitudes towards learning, professors, and peers. During this workshop effective alternatives are demonstrated to promote, assess, and maintain professional and civil behaviors in courses across the disciplines. Presenters: Peggy Cohen, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning; Bob Roeseler, Chief of Police; Lori Tagger, Counseling Psychologist, Health, Wellness, and Counseling.
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Friday, December 7th
126 J.C. Penney Conference Ctr.
10:00-11:30 AM Preparing for Promotin and Tenure Review as Tenure Track Faculty
2:00 - 3:300 PM Preparing for Promotin as Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Colleagues serving on tenure and promotion committees and those recently reviewed offer advice about documenting one’s accomplishments and preparing for review.
Morning co-sponsor: Senate Committee on Appointments, Promotion, and Tenure.
Register, Tenure Track Faculty
Register, Non-Tenure Track Faculty