Schedule* for the New Faculty Development Series 2008-2009
'Meet' on indicated dates (all Fridays) from 12:00 -- 1:00; Participants are always welcome to bring lunch/snacks; beverages and snacks will be provided each at each meeting. Meeting location is the Teaching Excellence Center classroom (room 220A), second floor of the Steen Library.
On 'Share' weeks, you will receive electronic communication and we encourage you to electronically share your thoughts or questions with the group (will include TEC directors and associates and the 07-08 and 08-09 new faculty).
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Fall 2008
| Dates | Meet or Share | Topic | Presenters / Description |
| Aug. 21 | University, College and Department Faculty Meetings | ||
| Aug. 29 | Share | ||
| Sept. 5 | Meet | Get-to-Know-You / 2nd-3rd year faculty |
Welcome and series overview; TEC directors and Associates, New Faculty, 2nd year faculty; question-and-answer session; Lunch will be provided, must RSVP; door prizes! |
| Sept. 12 | Share | ||
| Sept. 19 | Meet | Effective Lectures / Using ppt | Pointers given and written resources shared regarding effective lectures and use of PowerPoint; question-and-answer session |
| Sept. 26 | Share | ||
| Oct. 3 | Meet | Ongoing feedback from Students | Uses of ongoing evaluations; Tips for daily, mid-semester, and end-of-the semester student feedback; Using Clickers |
| Oct. 12 | Share | ||
| Oct. 17 | Meet | Course Redesign / Learning Outcomes | Is your syllabus really saying what you want it to regarding your goals for your course? Are there different ways to design your course to enhance learning? |
| Oct. 24 | Share | ||
| Nov. 7 | Meet | Collaborative Learning | Beyond traditional group work - tips to enhance student engagement and learning |
| Nov. 14 | Share | ||
| Nov. 21 | Meet | Faculty Movers and Shakers | Come talk to some of our faculty who are really getting things done in teaching, research and service |
| Nov. 28* | Holiday | Thanksgiving! | |
| Dec. 4 | Share | ||
| Dec. 11 | Finals | No meeting - have a great break! | |
| Holidays! |
Spring 2009
Dates |
Meet or Share |
Topic |
Presenters / Description |
Jan. 20 |
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Faculty Meetings |
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Jan. 23 |
Share |
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Jan. 30 |
Meet |
Tips from Sponsored research |
ORSP will present information to help you successfully write faculty grants |
Feb. 6 |
Share |
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Feb. 13 |
Meet |
Grading Tips and Rubrics |
Get some new ideas about how to grade more efficiently and fairly |
Feb. 20 |
Share |
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Feb. 27 |
Meet |
Podcasting |
Get some tips on how to incorporate podcasting in your course |
Mar. 6 |
Share |
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Mar. 16-20 |
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Spring Break |
Enjoy your break! |
Mar. 27 |
Meet |
SFA insider's info |
Come find out about interesting things going on at SFA with which you might want to become involved! |
Apl. 3 |
Share |
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Apl. 10 |
Share |
Easter Holiday |
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Apl. 17 |
Meet |
The Chairs' Perspectives |
What should new faculty be accomplishing their first and second years: hear it from the horses' mouths |
Apl. 24 |
Share |
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May 1 |
Meet |
Share with your colleagues |
Recognize first year accomplishments; Lunch for the first 20 to RSVP; door prizes! |
May 8 |
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Finals |
No meeting - you've made it through your first year! |
* Note: this schedule is tentative; some topics might be altered or added. Speakers will be filled in as they are finalized. Actual dates for the sessions should not change, so mark your calendars!