Faculty Development Coffee
FINALS WEEK IS COMING...NEED A COFFEE BREAK?
Bring your mug and fill up at Faculty Development.
Stick around a few minutes for dessert from Dreamy Creations!!
Monday, May 14, and Thursday, May 17, 2-3 p.m.
CIELO Conference Room (SH 439)
No RSVP necessary
Questions? x6656
CSUN Faculty Presentations on University Learning
On April 14, 2012, Cal Poly Pomona hosted the 15th Annual CSU Symposium on University Teaching: "Learning by Design" (http://www.csupomona.edu/~facultycenter/symposium/symposium.shtml). Several CSUN faculty received funding from Undergraduate Studies to present at the conference, and they have agreed to share their excellent presentations through our website:
Stephanie Bluestein (Journalism) and Nathan Durdella (Educational Leadership " Policy Studies), Increasing Academic Honesty Through a Student-Faculty Interaction Model, Poster Presentation (277 KB)
Matthew d'Alessio, Geological Sciences, Computer Supported Collaborative Education: Using Collaborative Web-Based Technologies to Engage All Learners,
Presentation (3,576 KB)
Nick Galli, Kinesiology, Know Thyself: Promoting and Assessing Self-learning in Students, Poster Presentation (588 KB)
David Miller, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Improving Instruction in a Multi-section Course Using a Custom Text and eBook, Abstract (8 KB), Presentation (578 KB)
Mary-Pat Stein, Biology, Using Student Creativity as a Teaching Tool in Immunology, Presentation (3653 KB)
Spring 2012 Faculty Development Programs
New Faculty Coffees (by College): Meet and greet sessions for new faculty
Tuesday, March 13, 10:00 a.m.: University Library, Education, Humanities, and University Counseling
Tuesday, March 13, 11:30 a.m.: Arts, Media, & Communication; Business & Economics
Thursday, March 22, 10:30 a.m.: Engineering & Computer Science, Science & Mathematics
Thursday, March 22, 2:00 p.m.: Health & Human Development, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Conflict Resolution and Student Discipline
Co-sponsored by: Faculty Development and the GPS Committee
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A workshop for new faculty about a case study of challenging classroom and panel discussion from multiple perspectives.
Why are you asking so many questions and getting frustrated so easily? Classroom strategies and campus resources to support students with Asperger's
http://www.csun.edu/facdev/documents/Aspergers3-28-12.pdf
Presented by: Mark Stevens, Ph.D., Director, University Counseling Services and
Jodi Johnson, Director, Disability Resources and Educational Services
Sponsored by: Faculty Development, University Counseling Services, and Disability Resources & Educational Services
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, Time: 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
A workshop about behaviors related to Asperger's and strategies for classroom management.
What DO They Look Like? A Tour of Teaching and Learning Technologies
http://www.csun.edu/facdev/documents/TandLTechnologies4-10-12.pdf
Date: Tuesday, April 10
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: Education Conference Room 1214
No RSVP required.
A multimedia tour of six ingredients sure to bring out the best in today's students: use of video, e-texts, student-generated content, we-conferencing, e-collaboration, and online testing. Faculty will present examples of how they use these tools in their classes.
What will Year 2 look like?
http://www.csun.edu/facdev/documents/GPS4-17-12.pdf
Co-Sponsored by: Faculty Development and the Faculty Technology Center
Co-Sponsored by: Faculty Development and the GPS Committee
Date: Tuesday, April 17
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Orange Grove Bistro
RSVP: iliana.carbajal@csun.edu or 818-677-2962
A networking lunch for new faculty to learn about the research and service opportunities on campus.
Essentials of Public Speaking
Presented by: Bridget Sampsom, Faculty, Communication Studies
Sponsored by: Faculty Development in Partnership with Human Resources
Date: Wednesday, April 18
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location: HR Training Room, Oviatt 16, Garden Level
Intended Audience: All interested CSUN Staff and Faculty
Registration: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BMH58ZB
Anxious about speaking in front of others? Nervous you will appear unprepared? Concerned about your ability to convey a message when asked to speak during meetings? Public speaking is often listed as a top fear for most people. If you don't have the time to read books, take classes, or watch countless videos, then attend this workshop on the essentials of public speaking. If you could only spend one hour on self-improvement this month, spend it learning some tips on how to improve your public speaking!
Mentoring on the Run
http://www.csun.edu/facdev/documents/MentoringontheRun4-19-12.pdf
Co-Sponsored by: Faculty Development and the Title V Grant
Date: Thursday, April 19
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Orange Grove Bistro
RSVP: wendy.say@csun.edu or 818-677-6656
An interactive workshop designed to provide faculty with effective techniques to improve their mentoring skills.
Faculty Mentor Booklet (592 KB): http://www.csun.edu/facdev/documents/FacultyMentorBooklet.pdf