The category in brackets refers to the specific badging certificate for which the event qualifies.
Faculty who participate in CETL events are asked to document their participation through a Google form located at the following link, https://forms.gle/7hp6fXmFvHdhMiQT6. Registering attendance helps CETL assess our programming and determine future offerings. In addition, each semester, CETL will send the faculty member a log of their participation to be included in their annual portfolio and tenure/promotion materials.
Fall 2022 Online and HyFlex Course Professional Development Opportunities
Wed. August 10 - Student Engagement: An Important Tool for Improving Retention and Learning - Claire Major, 9:00 am, Ross Pendergraft Library Room 300 [General]
Wed. August 10 - Faculty Role in Student Retention - Kevin Solomon, 1:15 pm, RPL 300 [General]
Wed. August 10 - How Can I Build an Antiracist Syllabus - Magna 20-minute Mentor presentation, 2:00 pm, RPL 300 [Diversity]
Wed. August 10 - Helping Graduate Students Find Support Resources - Pam Dixon and Amy Pennington, 2:45 pm, RPL 300 [General]
Wed. August 10 - Degree Works - Tammy Weaver, 3:30 pm, RPL 300 [General]
Mon. August 15 - HyFlex Classroom Training, 1:30-3:00 pm, Witherspoon 274 (Offered by OIS) [General]
Mon. August 15 - HyFlex Classroom Training, 3:30-5:00 pm, Witherspoon 274 (Offered by OIS) [General]
Tues. August 16 - Blackboard Training for New Faculty, 9:00-10:00 am, Ross Pendergraft Library Room 331 (Offered by OIS) [General]
Tues. August 16 - Blackboard Training for Returning Faculty, 10:30-11:30 am, Ross Pendergraft Library Room 331 (Offered by OIS) [General]
Fri. August 19 - Friday 5 Live! Creating Connection to Improve Engagement, Retention & Well-Being, 11:00-11:45 am, online (Innovative Educators complementary discussion) [General]
Jessica Gifford has spent her professional career creating supportive learning opportunities
for students. An expert on resiliency, Jessica has shifted her focus to the concept
of building connections. How can institutions create opportunities for students, faculty,
and staff to make meaningful connections? Jessica firmly believes connection and community
improve engagement, retention, and well-being. Join us as Jessica shares her insights
and strategies for how institutions can focus on connection and community building.
For more information and to register, visit the Innovative Educators website.
Sat. August 20 - Faculty Kayak/SUP trip on Lake Dardanelle, meet at Williamson at 9:00 am [Well-Being]
Bring swimsuit or clothes that can get wet, water bottle, and Ziplock or drybag for
keys/phone. There is a fee at the lake if you rent a kayak. Led by Jay Post.
Mon. August 22 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can I Use the First Day to Set the Tone for a
Semester of Learning? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Wed. August 24 - CETL Advisory Board meeting, 10:00 am, WebEx: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=m92b393959c4330896998d0e71af55b29
Wed. August 24 - Faculty/Staff Campus Walks, 12:00 pm, meet at BazTech 204 [Well-Being]
This Faculty/Staff Well-Being Series event will be held every Wednesday at noon through
November 16.
Fri. August 26 - Coffee and Calm, 9:00 am, WebEx Teams (Led by Holly Ruth Gale. Contact Holly Ruth
Gale or Erin Clair to be added to the team.) [Well-Being]
This Faculty/Staff Well-Being Series event will be held every Friday at 9:00 am through
November 18.
Fri. August 26 - Meditation, 2:00 pm, WebEx: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=mca6eeea1c651b409d07072cde15efdfa [Well-Being]
This Faculty/Staff Well-Being Series event will be held every Friday at 2:00 pm through
November 18.
Mon. August 29 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can I Reach and Teach Struggling Students? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. August 29 - IE's Open Educational Resources: How To Support Student, Faculty & Staff Success, 12:00-12:45 pm, online (Innovative Educators complimentary webinar) [General]
In its near twenty year history, Innovative Educators has focused on providing content
that is engaging and accessible and that addresses the challenges higher education
institutions are facing. Come learn how your institution can use the open educational
resources Innovative Educators has curated to facilitate faculty and staff professional
development while also teaching students critical success skills. Our content aims
to inspire and educate, bringing industry experts together to provide critical insights
in meaningful ways. We will share tips for how institutions can leverage IE’s suite
of OER resources, such as 2-Minute Takeaways, Student Success 1 Week At A Time, and
the Friday 5 Live podcast to support institutional success. Attendees will leave with
a robust set of success resources that are timely, engaging, and can provide a foundation
for division or unit success resources.
For more information and to register, visit the Innovative Educators website.
Wed. August 31 - Getting Started with Flip, 11:00 am, online (Flip Professional Development) [General]
Flip has professional development training sessions that will help you make the most
of Flip in and out of your classroom. You'll get easy-to-follow instructions, best
practices, and inspiration from their Education Innovator Leads, all former educattors
passionate about creating meaningful connections. Available in both English and Spanish
live and on-demand. Additional dates/times are available. Check out their website for more information and to register for a session.
Mon. September 5 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: What Are the Benefits - and Challenges - of HyFlex
Instruction? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Tues. September 6 - What is OER?, 4:00 pm, RCB 254 (Sherry Tinerella) [OER]
Open Educational Resources are openly licensed materials that can be used instead
of costly textbooks. Textbook prices have risen four times faster than that of regular
inflation. It is becoming an obstacle to learning for our students. 65% of students
nationwide have stated that they have not bought a required text for their class.
Studies indicate that using OER materials can improve grades and decrease DFW’s therefore
increasing retention. Students have access to required texts on the first day of
class hence giving them a better path for success. This session will introduce you
to the main concepts of OER and demonstrate how to find materials relevant to your
classes.
WebEx link: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=mfa2a9959b347a446c655c46f107e46cc
Wed. September 7 - Cookies and Community, 3:00 pm, Doc Bryan 242 [Well-Being]
We would like to provide an opportunity for faculty to socialize with their colleagues
and learn about the new CETL initiative, Teaching & Learning Communities. These communities
are similar to “Birds of a Feather” sessions offered during academic conferences.
Please join us. Cookies and coffee will be provided.
Fri. September 9 - Full Professor Happy Hour, 5:00-6:00 pm, Courtyard Marriott (led by David Eshelman) [Well-Being]
Mon. September 12 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can I Use Everyday Interactions to Instill a
Growth Mindset in Students? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. September 12 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00-5:00 pm, RCB 148 [New Faculty]
Dr. Furst-Bowe will be speaking and we will address research plans and questions from
Orientation Week.
Tues. September 13 - Reviewing and Adopting OER Materials, 4:00 pm, RCB 254 (Dr. Theresa Cullen) [OER]
WebEx Link for those that cannot attend in person: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=m4a73865a43b268826a19e3c93d878779
Tues. September 13 - Safe Zone Training, 4:00-6:00 pm, Doc Bryan 242 (hosted by Spectrum and Department
of Diversity & Inclusion)
We invite all students, community leaders, faculty, and staff to join us in an LGBTQ+
allyship certificate training. Let your peers, students, and organization members
know that you care about LGBTQ+ folks.
Wed. September 14 - HyFlex Classroom Demonstration, 2:00 pm, RTH 312
Alex Manly will demonstrate the technology that has been installed in a few classrooms
on campus. This technology improves the experience for students who are participating
remotely in classes that are occurring on campus.
Fri. September 16 - Tour of ATU Agriculture Farm, 1:00 pm, meet at Williamson Hall [Well-Being]
Part of the Faculty/Staff Well-Being Series, let by Jay Post.
Sat. September 17 - Faculty/Staff Trail Explorers, 7:00 am, meet at Williamson Hall [Well-Being]
Hike to Devil's Den. Bring water, snacks or a lunch, and clothing conducive to the
weather. One guest per faculty/staff member is welcome! (led by Jay Post)
Mon. September 19 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: What are 5 Easy-to-use Technologies That Have a Big
Impact on Learning in the Online Classroom? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. September 19 - Adapting and Creating OER Materials, 4:00 pm, RCB 254 (Jennifer Pate, Assistant
Professor, OER & Scholarly Communications Librarian, University of Northern Alabama)
[OER]
WebEx link: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=m15d0491bb81c2f22e84df72f62b400c4
Wed. September 21 - Gentle Yoga, 3:00 pm, Faculty/Staff Lounge (BazTech 204) (led by David Eshelman)
[Well-Being]
This Faculty/Staff Well-Being Series event will be held every first and third Wednesday
at 3:00 pm. Dates: Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 16
Thurs. September 22 - Rethinking Engagement for Gen Z Students, 12:00-1:00 pm, online (Academic Impressions
free webcast) [General]
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty and staff struggled to engage Gen Z students
and help them to create a robust sense of connection to campus. Gen Z students do
not want to replicate the financial challenges faced by millennials—they are more
concerned with making their college experiences practical and purposeful. Today, with
the expansion of microcredentialing and certificate programs, Gen Z students are less
convinced of the value of a college degree than prior generations. Additionally, the
last two years have led to a greater feeling of isolation, as well as a drop in enrollment
and retention rates across the continent. As schools consider how to plan programs
and operations, it is important to consider questions like:
We invite you to join us for a free webcast to discuss these and other related questions.
Through a facilitated dialogue with Vickie Cook, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment
& Online, Professional, and Engaged Learning at University of Illinois, Springfield,
you will gain valuable ideas and reflect on how best to engage Gen Z students. You
will also have the opportunity to ask questions, hear from your peers in the field,
and share your successes in working with Gen Z students.
Register for the free webcast at the following website: Rethinking Engagement for Gen Z Students - Academic Impressions
Thurs. September 22 - NSF INCLUDES Barrier Breaking to Engineering and STEM for Diverse Students, 3:00
pm, (GlobalMindED webinar) [Diversity]
Dr. Steve Efe, Asst. Professor, Civil Engineering Morgan State University leads the
discussion with guests: Dr. Janne Hall, Adjunct Professor, Dept. of Engineering Texas
Southern University, Janelle Mason, Graduate Student, Computer Science North Carolina
A&T State University, Tiresius Johnson, Student, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute,
Kimera Peterson, Civil Engineering student, Morgan State University.
Register for free at the following website: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u6v2brFFSiaiK0JKN9MkFw
Mon. September 26 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can I Teach with Confidence in the HyFlex Classroom?
[General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. September 26 - CETL Advisory Board meeting, 1:00 pm, WebEx: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=m17f5c143ee732889bd99a85bb515a9d8
Mon. September 26 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00-5:00 pm, RCB 148 [New Faculty]
FERPA and Contracts, Mr. Edward Armstrong, General Counsel; Clery Report and Emergency
Preparedness, Mr. Josh McMillian, Chief of Public Safety; Sexual Harassment and Title
IX, Ms. Stacy Galbo, Assistant Dean, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, and Investigator
Wed. September 28 - Rediscovering Your Joy at Work: A Discussion for Higher Ed Leaders, 11:00 am (Academic
Impressions webcast encore) [Well-Being]
Combat burnout and disengagement by finding more meaning and purpose in your work.
If you missed the event when it took place in May of 2022 or you have been meaning
to engage with this on-demand training, this is your chance to watch it together with
higher ed colleagues from across the country. Join us after the recorded training
for a live discussion session with the presenter. You'll have the chance to dive more
deeply into the points raised during the presentation and also ask questions of our
presenter and your peers. Presented by: Kathleen Vinson, Professor of Legal Writing
and Director of Legal Writing, Research, and Written Advocacy at Suffolk University
Law School
Register for free at the following website: Rediscovering Your Joy at Work: A Discussion for Higher Ed Leaders - Academic Impressions
Thurs. September 29 - Inclusive Teaching with Jose Antonio Bowen, 1:00 pm (Top Hat free webinar) [Diversity]
Even when we care deeply about equity and inclusion, we may not be reaching as many
students as we think. Diverse students bring with them different assumptions about you, your material, themselves
and our world. Taking the time to consider inclusivity (yes, even in STEM fields)
can make you a better teacher for everyone. In this exclusive webinar, José Antonio
Bowen, educator and author of Teaching Change, will share practical strategies you can implement today to dramatically improve
learning for all—especially the underrepresented students in your class.
Register at the following website: Inclusive Teaching with José Antonio Bowen [Webinar] Customers | Top Hat
Thurs. September 29 - Balancing Power: The Everchanging Dynamics between Faculty & Students, 1:00 pm
(Lumen Circles free webinar) [Diversity]
Words, actions, and intentions all have the power to impact a student’s experience
in the classroom. As educators, we must be mindful of our power to impact student
learning. Balancing power can start with small changes within the curriculum and syllabus
to providing more choice for students, embracing more collaborative teaching methods,
and reconceptualizing office hours. Join us for a rich discussion on how we can empower
ourselves as educators and increase students' sense of belonging. This webinar will
feature panelists who will share their lived experiences and practices on how they
balance power in the classroom and empower students to own their experiences.
Register at the following website: Belonging Series Webinars (lumenlearning.com)
You can watch recordings of previous webinars in this series at the above website.
Mon. October 3 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: What Interventions Help Students Master Deep Reading
and Engage with Assignments? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. October 3 - Design & Teach an Equitable and Inclusive Course, view webinar at 2:30 pm, discussion
at 3:30 pm, RCB 254 [Diversity]
Inclusive teaching practices facilitate learning for all students. But what does an
inclusive classroom look like? How do we address diversity, inclusion, and equity
issues with students without feeling awkward and uncomfortable? This Magna Online
Seminar introduces a five-theme framework of inclusive teaching and discusses inclusive
teaching practices beyond accommodation for disability. This Magna Online Seminar
aims to reduce the barriers that faculty often face when implementing inclusive teaching
practices and encourage faculty to take their first steps towards inclusive teaching.
We will watch the webinar starting at 2:30 pm and then discuss the topic afterwards.
Faculty can watch the webinar on their own and come only for the discussion. Sign
up to attend by emailing cetl@atu.edu.
Wed. October 5 - Latinx Belonging in Higher Education, 1:00 pm (Lumen Circles free webinar) [Diversity]
In "Latinx Belonging in Higher Education," a panel composed of Latinx-identifying
college students will discuss the realities of being a Latinx student. They will also
discuss what belonging can look like for a Latinx student in higher education settings.
Panelists will discuss the importance of faculty seeing cultural identity as an asset
and ways to appreciate and celebrate their student's cultural identities to encourage
inclusion and a sense of belonging. This discussion will also feature a brief conversation
about Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx usage in higher education.
Register at the following website: Belonging Series Webinars (lumenlearning.com)
You can watch recordings of previous webinars in this series at the above website.
Wed. Oct. 5 - Free the Future with OpenStax: Trends, predictions, and the evolving needs of the
field, 1:00 pm (OpenStax free webinar) [OER]
Over 36,000 educators have chosen to use OpenStax’s free, peer-reviewed, openly licensed resources in their courses. OpenStax textbooks
and ancillary resources provide students with free learning materials and give instructors
the flexibility they need to focus on teaching great courses. Recently, Bay View Analytics published a report on the use of open educational resources (OER) today. During this webinar, OpenStax’s
Director of Higher Education Anthony Palmiotto and Dr. Jeff Seaman and Dr. Julia Seaman
of Bay View Analytics will share and discuss the findings of this report. Together,
we will: Take an engaging deep dive into OER and how it came to be; Explore the growing
role of OER in higher education; Learn what the future might hold in this pandemic
landscape; Open the floor to audience questions. Can’t make it? No worries - register
and we’ll send the webinar recording straight to your inbox!
Register at the following website: OpenStax Webinars
Mon. October 10 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can I Help Online Students Develop Autonomy and
Take More Responsibility for Their Learning? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. October 10 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00-5:00 pm, RCB 148 [New Faculty]
Session on student advising with a staff member from the Academic Advising Center.
Wed. October 12 - Advising 101, 12:00 pm, RPL 331 [General]
This is a session for newer faculty that would like help with advising and registering
students. Participants will need to preregister for this session by emailing cetl@atu.edu.
Fri. October 14 - Full Professor Happy Hour, 5:00-6:00 pm, Courtyard Marriott (led by David Eshelman) [Well-Being]
Sat. October 15 - Faculty/Staff Trail Explorers, 9:00 am, meet at Williamson Hall [Well-Being]
Hike to Pedestal Rock. Bring water, snacks or a lunch, and clothing conducive to the
weather. One guest per faculty/staff member is welcome! (led by Jay Post)
Mon. October 17 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can Ungrading Unleash Your Students' Potential?
[General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. October 17 - Co-Creation of Innovation in Higher Education: Renewing and Strengthening the Regional
University, 11:00 am (Academic Impressions discussion) [General]
The capacity to innovate for many colleges and universities is no longer just a differentiator;
it is a survival factor. Join us for a discussion series to hear Academic Impressions
author David Kiel interview four outstanding college and university presidents and
chancellors who are leading and supporting extraordinary change efforts. In this series,
each session will focus on how to innovate at one particular type of institution.
Participants will learn steps that leaders and innovators can take to build an innovation-friendly
culture and the five stages of institutional support needed to create a pipeline for
innovation.
Register at the following website: Discussion Series: Co-Creation of Innovation in Higher Education–The Leader’s Role
in Effecting Positive Change - Academic Impressions
Wed. October 19 - Prior Learning Assessment Through Written Examinations, 12:00 pm, RCB 254 [General]
Susie Capehart, Instructor of Computer and Information Science and Melinda Wilkins,
Professor of Health and Informatics
WebEx: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=mf32150b79a770554cbdcbf4bab39e690
Thurs. October 20 - Impact of Inflation on Higher Education, 12:00 pm (Academic Impressions free webinar)
[General]
While the news has been largely positive about the state of finances in higher ed,
the damaging effects of raging inflation present another darkening cloud that higher
ed leaders will need to navigate. Two reports from Moody’s Investment Services project
that wage inflation, labor shortages, and a nationwide hiring push will send institutional
expenses skyrocketing this academic year. Meanwhile, the strong labor market matched
with rising inflation will have an additional negative impact on college enrollment
and revenues. Join us along with your peers from across the nation for a free webinar
to discuss this issue and explore the following questions: What strategies or best
practices are being implemented to respond to rising inflation? How are you communicating
and making space for dialogue with your faculty/staff/students/alumni on the impact
of inflation on your campuses? In what ways will inflation impact gains in endowments
or an increase in state-supported funding? You’ll leave this webinar with a greater
awareness of how other higher ed leaders are handling inflation on their campuses,
as well as new ideas for how to respond on your own campus.
Register at the following website: Impact of Inflation on Higher Education - Academic Impressions
Mon. October 24 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can I Create an Engaging, Student-Focused Syllabus?
[General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. October 24 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00-5:00 pm, RCB 148 [New Faculty]
Student Research with Dr. Nate Chapman, Director of Undergraduate Research and Associate
Professor of Sociology; and Dr. Sarah Gordon, Interim Dean of Graduate College and
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Thurs. October 27 - Prior Learning Assessment Through Portfolios, 12:30 pm, RCB 254 [General]
Jennifer Enderlin, Senior Instructor of Professional Studies
Mon. October 31 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can I Spark Conversation in the Classroom? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Tues. November 1 - Bringing the Accounting Classroom to Life: Innovative Accounting Education for
Today's Students, 2:00-2:30 pm (Pearson webinar) [General)
Dr. Kelly Pope, CPA, accounting education innovator at DePaul University, filmmaker/director
of All The Queen's Horses and now co-author of Managerial Accounting by Cainas/Joszi/Pope, will lead an engaging discussion to share the approaches she
takes in the classroom to meet the needs of today's students. Students today are different.
As we continue on through this digital transformation, we have more opportunities
than ever before to engage students with content that brings key course concepts to
everyday life. Please join us to meet Kelly and learn about the dynamic ways she is
helping bring engagement, real world problem-solving skills, and readiness for the
best job opportunities to the accounting classroom.
Register at the following website: Bringing the Accounting Classroom to Life: Innovative Accounting Education for Today's
Students (pearson.com)
Tues. November 1 - Transform Your Teaching with UDL, 3:00-4:00 pm (CAST webinar)
The theory behind Universal Design for Learning inspires many educators. However, there are some common stumbling blocks teachers face when they start applying
UDL to their instructional design. With years of experience implementing UDL in her own work at the University of Kentucky’s
Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching and as a CAST National Faculty
member, Jennifer Pusateri offers six steps to jumpstart your practice. These easy-to-implement steps can help you meet the needs of the diverse learners
in your classrooms. Join us for this behind-the-scenes discussion with Jennifer about
her newly released book from CAST Publishing: Transform Your Teaching with Universal Design for Learning. This book will enrich your practice!
Register at the following website: CAST: Transform Your Teaching with UDL
Wed. November 2 - Microagression and Cognitive Bias Education, 12:00-1:30 pm, Doc Bryan Lecture Hall
This interactive experience is designed to create a shared and practical understanding
of common cognitive biases that impact organizational culture, especially in the form
of subtle and commonplace verbal, behavioral and environmental indignities that affect
members of marginalized groups. This experience will also provide tools and strategies
for identifying, mitigating and overcoming biases in ways that lead to psychologically
safe and supportive work and learning environments. Contact hr@atu.edu for more information.
Wed. November 2 - Microagression and Cognitive Bias Education, 2:30-4:00 pm, Doc Bryan Lecture Hall
Repeat of 12:00 pm session.
This interactive experience is designed to create a shared and practical understanding
of common cognitive biases that impact organizational culture, especially in the form
of subtle and commonplace verbal, behavioral and environmental indignities that affect
members of marginalized groups. This experience will also provide tools and strategies
for identifying, mitigating and overcoming biases in ways that lead to psychologically
safe and supportive work and learning environments. Contact hr@atu.edu for more information.
Thurs. November 3 - Microagression and Cognitive Bias Education, 9:00-10:30 am, Doc Bryan Lecture Hall
Repeat of Nov. 2 session.
This interactive experience is designed to create a shared and practical understanding
of common cognitive biases that impact organizational culture, especially in the form
of subtle and commonplace verbal, behavioral and environmental indignities that affect
members of marginalized groups. This experience will also provide tools and strategies
for identifying, mitigating and overcoming biases in ways that lead to psychologically
safe and supportive work and learning environments. Contact hr@atu.edu for more information.
Thurs. November 3 - Microagression and Cognitive Bias Education, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, Doc Bryan Lecture
Hall
Repeat of Nov. 2 session.
This interactive experience is designed to create a shared and practical understanding
of common cognitive biases that impact organizational culture, especially in the form
of subtle and commonplace verbal, behavioral and environmental indignities that affect
members of marginalized groups. This experience will also provide tools and strategies
for identifying, mitigating and overcoming biases in ways that lead to psychologically
safe and supportive work and learning environments. Contact hr@atu.edu for more information.
Thurs. November 3 - Microagression and Cognitive Bias Education, 2:00-3:30 pm, Doc Bryan Lecture Hall
Repeat of Nov. 2 session.
This interactive experience is designed to create a shared and practical understanding
of common cognitive biases that impact organizational culture, especially in the form
of subtle and commonplace verbal, behavioral and environmental indignities that affect
members of marginalized groups. This experience will also provide tools and strategies
for identifying, mitigating and overcoming biases in ways that lead to psychologically
safe and supportive work and learning environments. Contact hr@atu.edu for more information.
Thurs. November 3 - Prior Learning Assessment Through Skills Exams, 4:00 pm, RCB 254 [General]
Shelly Daily, Professor of Nursing
WebEx: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=mbed99994e7d8fa6afc285961a2550e79
Thurs. November 3 - Safe Zone Training, 5:00-7:00 pm, RTH 138 (hosted by Spectrum and Department of Diversity
& Inclusion) [Diversity]
We invite all students, community leaders, faculty, and staff to join us in an LGBTQ+
allyship certificate training. Let your peers, students, and organization members
know that you care about LGBTQ+ folks.
Sat. November 5 - Faculty/Staff Trail Explorers, 7:00 am, meet at Williamson Hall [Well-Being]
Go to Crater of Diamonds State Park and dig for diamonds. Bring water, snacks or a lunch, and clothing conducive to the weather. One guest per
faculty/staff member is welcome! (led by Jay Post)
Mon. November 7 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can I Create Authentic Engagement Through Feedback
Dialogue? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. November 7 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00-5:00 pm, RCB 148 [New Faculty]
Annual Evaluations/Peer Review/Tenure and Promotion Panel - Douglas Barron, Associate Professor of Biology, Kelly Jones, Associate Professor of
History, Dr. Gina Kraft, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education and Program Director
of the Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning
Tues. November 8 - Cultivating Belonging for Faculty and Students, 1:00 pm (Lumen Circles free webinar)
[Diversity]
Explore the importance of belonging in our upcoming webinar. This webinar will discuss
why focusing on belonging is important, preview Lumen’s faculty professional development
opportunity: Belonging and Inclusive Teaching Fundamentals, and share specific actions faculty can take to foster a sense of belonging in the
learning environment.
Register at the following website: Belonging Series Webinars (lumenlearning.com)
You can watch recordings of previous webinars in this series at the above website.
Tues. November 8 - Audience-Centered Teaching: How to Use Communication Strategies to be Student-Centered,
12:00-12:30 pm (Pearson webinar) [General]
Teaching and learning is essentially a communication process. When interacting with
others, whether your objective is to teach, persuade, or simply enjoy the conversation,
it is the audience or listener that is the most important element in achieving your
communication goals. This webinars offers tips for being an audience-centered educator.
Dr. Steven Beebe distills practical strategies for being a student-centered educator
based on several decades of research in instructional communication. This webinar
offers ways of enhancing and assessing your instruction, whether in-person or online,
applying skills and techniques to keep students engaged in the learning process.
Register at the following website: Audience-Centered Teaching: How to Use Communication Strategies to be Student-Centered
(pearson.com)
Thurs. November 10 - Belonging for First-Generation College Students, 1:00 pm (Lumen Circles free webinar)
[Diversity]
In “The Unique Experiences of a First-Gen Student,” a panel composed of first-generation
college students will be asked to reflect on how being a first-gen student affects
their experience in higher education. They will discuss what being a "first-generation"
student means and how their experiences differ from students who do not share their
first-gen status. They will also discuss why being a first-gen student can make it
challenging to cultivate a sense of belonging on a college campus or classroom. Attending
faculty members should leave with insight into how they can offer genuine support
to their first-gen students in ways that foster the necessary sense of belonging and
inclusion.
Register at the following website: Belonging Series Webinars (lumenlearning.com)
You can watch recordings of previous webinars in this series at the above website.
Fri. November 11 - Full Professor Happy Hour, 5:00-6:00 pm, Courtyard Marriott (led by David Eshelman) [Well-Being]
Mon. November 14 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: What Brain-Based Techniques Can I Use to Engage Students
During Class? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. November 14 - The Dual Role of Faculty Advising in Faculty Leadership and Student Success: A Time
for Discussion (Academic Impressions free webcast) [General]
As Carol Moore notes in her article, “Advising: Meeting Student Needs?”, “only 22% of colleges have the advising function staffed by professional advisors.”
At schools with professional advisors, students often encounter a well-oiled machine
of advising that transitions them from their first years of college with a general
advisor to more focused work with a major-specific faculty member or advisor. Students
at institutions without professional advisors need that same kind of support and guidance
in navigating their academic careers, and if they do not receive it, they may struggle
to retain at the institution. At the majority of institutions, meanwhile, undergraduate
students are too often left with faculty advisors who are neither trained nor given
the time to provide appropriate advising. Join us for a one-hour facilitated discussion
on the challenges of faculty advising and how to equip faculty with the skills to
be successful advisors. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss how your institution
prepares faculty for advising, as well as what changes you’d need to make to incorporate
advising as service into promotion and tenure portfolios. The author, Carol Moore,
will be present to answer your questions and share her thoughts about the changes
needed to ensure student success in today’s higher ed landscape.
Register at the following website: The Dual Role of Faculty Advising in Faculty Leadership and Student Success: A Time
for Discussion - Academic Impressions
Tues. November 15 - Success Across Modalities, 2:00-2:30 pm (Pearson webinar) [General]
The COVID epidemic exponentially increased our need for flexible modalities to accommodate
student needs. Unfortunately, the success rates for many students in strictly online
classes lags behind their lecture course counterparts.
Come meet a professor who has taught online, on Zoom, and face-to-face developmental
math courses all in the same semester. She will share with you what she has done,
her philosophy behind her methods, and how she has developed her course so that online
students are as successful (or more successful) as in-person students.
Register at the following website: Success Across Modalities (pearson.com)
Mon. November 21 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can You Become More Intentional About Culturally
Responsive Teaching? [Diversity]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. November 28 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: How Can I Be My Own Instructional Designer? [General]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
Mon. December 5 - Monday Morning Mentor Series: What are Some Calendar Hacks for Faculty to Avoid
Stress and Burnout? [Well-Being]
Available for one week starting on this date. See the Announcements in the CETL Blackboard
shell for access information.
