Part 1 of a 2-part Session for Tuesday & Thursday attendees)

Date Tuesday, September 12, 2023 (12:30--1:30 PM)

Speaker Dr. Lynn Eaton, Director of Faculty Development

• This is the first of a 2-part informative session on the basics of mid-semester feedback. I’ll share an overview of what formative feedback is and why it is important. Then, I’ll introduce various mid-semester feedback materials, tools, and resources. I’ll even have an electronic "starter" survey (Qualtrics), so it’s easy for you to get the ball rolling.

• This is a great session for all instructors with formal instruction responsibilities who are looking for ways to improve their practice for the second half of the semester (and beyond).

(Part 1 of a 2-part Session for Monday, Wednesday, Friday attendees)

Date Monday, September 18, 2023 (12:00--12:50 PM)

Speaker Dr. Lynn Eaton, Director of Faculty Development

• This is the first of a 2-part informative session on the basics of mid-semester feedback. I’ll share an overview of what formative feedback is and why it is important. Then, I’ll introduce various mid-semester feedback materials, tools, and resources. I’ll even have a "starter" survey (Qualtrics), so it’s easy for you to get the ball rolling.

• This is a great session for all educators with formal instruction responsibilities who are looking for ways to improve their practice for the second half of the semester.

(Part 2 of a 2-part Session for Tuesday & Thursday Attendees)

Date Thursday, September 21, 2023 (12:30--1:30 PM)

Speaker Dr. Lynn Eaton, Professor (Education) & Director (Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching--CELT)

• This session is a compliment/follow up to the session: "Mid-Semester Feedback: What, Why, and How" on September 12, 2023 It will be an opportunity for faculty to bring aggregate student feedback data to the table and leave with an ”adaptations & actions plan” for the rest of the fall semester (and even the spring)!

Date Wednesday, September 27, 2023 (12:00-12:50 PM)

Speaker Dr. Andrew Woodward, Humanities and Sciences (Biology)

• This session will introduce you to the newly created First-Year Seminar Curriculum, which will be implemented in the fall of 2024. The new curriculum features objectives focused on the following:

• Effectively employing critical thinking Learning skills for collaborating respectfully in a diverse community of opinions and origins Experiencing growth in awareness of a personal calling to a meaningful life If you are planning to teach the First-Year Seminar next fall, or you’re considering whether or not to teach it, you are strongly encouraged to attend this informative session.

Date Thursday, September 28, 2023 (12:30-1:30 PM)

Speakers

Dr. Andrew Woodward (Moderator), Humanities and Sciences (Biology)

Dr. Chris Langford, McLane College of Business (Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship)

Dr. Mary Konrad, College of Education

Dr. Aaron Baggett, Humanities and Sciences (Psychology)

• During this session, faculty who are piloting the new First-Year Seminar curriculum this semester, will share their experiences and thoughts about it. They will also share a course activity in which they engage their students. This new curriculum is set for implementation in the fall of 2024.

(Part 2 of a 2-part Session for Monday, Wednesday, Friday Attendees)

Date Monday, October 2, 2023 (12:00—12:50 PM)

Speaker Dr. Lynn Eaton, Director of Faculty Development

• This session is a compliment/follow up to the session: "Mid-Semester Feedback: What, Why, and How" on September 18, 2023. It will be an opportunity for faculty to bring aggregate student feedback data to the table and leave with an ”adaptations & actions plan” for the rest of the fall semester (and even the spring)!

Date Friday, October 20, 2023 (12:00-12:50 PM)

Speaker Dr. Sanfrena’ Britt, Director, Office of Kingdom Diversity

• I will wager that you never thought you would need to be all things to all students. Well, you actually don’t. Student Life Professionals were set in place specifically to help with what happens outside of the classroom. We want to help faculty concentrate on the teaching and learning process, as we concentrate on life as a student at UMHB. We propose a carefully cultivated symbiotic relationship that when done well, will produce student success. Student Belonging is one of those areas where partnering is the best thing we can do for our students. This session will focus on how partnering works most effectively.

Date Thursday, October 26, 2023 (12:30—1:30 PM)

Speaker Ms. Stephanie Chambers, Assistant Professor & Department Chair, College of Visual & Performing Arts

• The creation of art can provide a catharsis for difficult emotions, a distraction from stressful thoughts and experiences, and a chance to get into a state of "flow" that can be restorative in many ways. Come join us for a chance to fellowship with colleagues and create your own art!