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Connecting and Supporting
New Part-Time Faculty Workshop
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning – CETLOakland University
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Welcome and Introductions
AgendaChallenges and Advantages of Part-Time TeachingLearning + Engagement + Student Success
Who Are Our Students, and How Do They Learn? Judy Ableser – CETLInterim Dean of Students – Nancy Schmitz
Faculty Support
Library, e-Learning, Instructional Technology
AgendaRegistrar: Learning the RopesPaul Battle – Associate Registrar
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and LearningJudy Ableser – CETL
Emergency Preparedness
Chief Mark Gordon, OUPD
New Faculty Handbook
LESS TEACHING = MORE LEARNINGWhat does this mean?
Do you agree? Why or why not?
Teaching input what we do content – the
“what” pedagogy- the
“how”
Learning output what students docannot actually
“see” learning, an internal process
we assess and measure some observable behavior or performance
Planning Your First SemesterPrepare prior to beginning of semester
Syllabus TemplateOrganization, Planning
and ClarityLearning OutcomesAssignments and Marking
SchemesTentative ScheduleReadingsLesson Planning
See Faculty Handbook checklist and template.
First DaySet the Tone
Welcoming and Respect of Adult LearnersHigh Standards and Value LearningIce Breakers
Learning and Behavioral ExpectationsList Agenda and Learning Outcomes for
SessionSyllabus ReviewReview Behavioral Expectations
Active Learning Activity
Activity
5-Minute Discussion: • Planning Your First
Semester• Syllabus• Tips for the First Day
Discussion: Advantages and Challenges for
Part-Time Instructors
Who Are Our Students?“We need to respectfully remember
that our students are not like we are as academics or who we were as
students…we are ‘academic geeks’ who focus on one academic area, love to read, research and study this…most students here are not going to become academics and we need to remember
this.”
Today’s StudentsHave grown up with technologyHave grown up with incredible access to
informationHave grown up in a culture that values
questioning, informalityHave spent the past number of years with
a major economic recession
Oakland University Students Traditional, young, transitioning from high school into
college life, and need support through that transitionor
Non-traditional, mature, and need to be respected as adult learners
They have busy full lives
• Work• Family• Financial demands• Personal Demands
• May commute far distances
• Pressures of doing well• Stress• Disabilities or
Emotional Problems
What Is Our Responsibility?
Support their learning and engage them in the learning process
Refer them to services so they can get the support they need
Student Support ServicesNancy Schmitz, Interim Dean of
Students
First Year Advising Disability Support Services Counseling CenterTutoring Center Writing CenterVeterans Services
Faculty Support Services
Library, Dominique Daniel
e-Learning and Instructional Support, Shaun Moore and Nic Bongers
Classroom Support and Instructional Technology Services, Shaun Moore
Break
Registrar: Learning the RopesPaul Battle, Assistant Registrar
CETL Mission1) To support faculty efforts to improve teaching by creating learning environments in which our diverse student body achieves maximal learning potential.2) To promote a culture throughout the university that values and rewards effective teaching, and respects and supports individual differences among learners. CETL offers the following supports and services:Faculty DevelopmentResourcesPromoting teaching and learning
CETL 2014 Fall Handbook
CETL www.oakland.edu/cetl200 Suites of Elliot Hall
Judy Ableser, Directorableser@oakland.edu, 248-370-2455
Suzanne Flattery, Assistantflattery@oakland.edu, 248-370-2466
Christina Moore, Media Manager cmamoore@oakland.edu, 248-270-2499
CETL Handbook
ConsultationsSupport, guidance, assistance, mentoring and
coaching to faculty on a 1:1 basis.
Judy Ableser: 248-370-2455 or ableser@oakland.edu
• Developing your syllabus• Developing your assignments• Creating rubrics or marking schemes• Enhancing active learning and innovations in the
classroom• Classroom observations with feedback• Program and curriculum development• Supporting the tenure process• Time management
Workshops: September and October
Workshops: November and December
Nuts & Bolts Workshops
Coffee & Conversation
Faculty Development InstitutesA sustained program which runs throughout
an academic year and focuses on developing a teaching strategy or approach.
The cohort (10-15 members) meets approximately once a month with a coach/mentor. Times and dates will be decided by group members.
Provides an opportunity to learn new skills and strategies and then have time to develop, implement, reflect and revise them throughout the year
MENTORING FOR EMERGING FACULTYmentor Judith Ableser-CETL
DirectorIntroduction and Orientation
Session: Tues. Sept. 9- 12:00-1:30 pm
A program aimed at new/nearly new/early career faculty
Provides mentorship and supportOffers a networking groupOffers an opportunity to extend,
practice and reinforce skills and knowledge from the Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Workshops
See handbook flyer.
HIGH IMPACT PRACTICESmentor Byungwon Woo,
CETL Faculty Fellow, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Introduction and Orientation Session: Wed. Sept. 10 - 12:00-1:30 pm
Explore teaching for lasting learning experiences for students
Plan an implement these high impact practices
Receive feedback on these practices
See handbook flyer.
oakland.edu/teachingtips
Weekly Teaching Tips
Virtual Faculty Development
Join us for the Lilly ConferenceOctober 16-19, 2014
Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City
National Teaching and Learning Conference
Getting to Know Faculty Form
Contact InformationTeaching ExperienceService InterestUpdate Notification
See handbook form.
Emergency PreparednessChief Mark Gordon
Oakland University Police Department
Wrap-Up and Debrief
Leave the CETL Getting to Know You Form
Look out for a Feedback Survey