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2008-09 UM-St. Louis New Faculty Teaching Scholars Program: Building A Community Of Scholars

System-wide NFTS Retreats

Building Your Academic Portfolio
October 2-3, 2008
Capitol
Plaza Hotel - Jefferson City, MO

Academic Challenges: Tools and Scholarship
March 12-13, 2009
Holiday Inn
Select Executive Center, Columbia, MO

Course Design Retreat
May 18-20, 2009
Country
Club Hotel - Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Lodging, meals, and materials are provided for these activities.

Monthly UM-St. Louis Meeting Topics (as of 8/28/08)

New Faculty Teaching Scholars convene monthly for presentations and discussions on topics related to teaching and learning and academic success at UM-St. Louis. The meetings offer an opportunity to share information, to meet with senior faculty, and to provide a time and space for networking and collegiality.

New Faculty Teaching Scholars Annual Kick-off
Friday, August 22, 2008: 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Alumni Center
Meet the Provost and program participants for an introduction to the NFTS year. NFTS alums join us at 3:30 PM.

Great Student Evaluations, ‘Book Club’, Meeting
Friday, September 26, 2008: 12:00 – 2:00 PM. JCP Board Room (Room 119/125)
Review the national data on students’ experiences at UMSL and consider course evaluations you’ve received.  Select from a variety of formative strategies you can implement now, assess at mid-semester, and evaluate in December.

Considering Student Engagement while Managing Difficult Students 
Friday, October 31, 2008:12:00 – 2:00 PM. JCP Board Room (Room 119/125)
Consider how to keep the class focused on learning, even when you are presented by demanding, difficult, or disruptive behaviors.  

Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference
Thursday and Friday, November 13-14, 2008. JCP Conference Center. Plenary sessions offered by two keynote speakers anchor 2 days of presentations by colleagues from St. Louis campuses. Look for lunch tables on Friday, November 14,  reserved especially for NFTS participants.    

Teach, Research and Publish: Multi-tasking to Success
Friday, December, 12, 2008: 9:30 – 11:30 AM. JCP Board Room (Room 119/125)
Learn the habits and effective strategies (research-based and practical) of successful, veteran colleagues.

Getting the Message Across: Strategies that Enhance Learning
Friday, January xx, 2009: TBA
Sharpen your delivery and presentation skills in ways that support learning and engage students.

Inside Scoop on Resources to Support Your Work
Friday, February xx, 2009: TBA
Learn from a panel of senior colleagues about little known campus resources and supports.

Teaching for Excellence and for Learning
Friday, April xx, 2009: TBA
Consult and compare notes with Curators’ Teaching Professors and recent recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.  

Preparing for Promotion and Tenure: A Focused Conversation  
Friday, May xx, 2009: TBA
Receive advice customized to our campus from seasoned veterans of the Senate ATP Committee.

NFTS Year-End Patio Party and Open House
May xx, 2009: TBA
Join NFTS alums (and significant others) for an early evening with good friends and good food.