Undergraduate Education Mary F. Wack Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Rebecca Van de Vord Director of eLearning Services and Associate Director, Academic Outreach and Innovation Special Assistant to the Provost WSU New Faculty Orientation August 18, 2015

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Office of Undergraduate Education General Education (UCORE) Degree Changes (new, online, etc.) Curriculum State Undergraduate Issues Transfer Accreditation & Program Review Academic Policy University Classrooms

Office of Undergraduate Education Mission Programs  Academic Support –Writing –Academic Success and Career Center  Transitions –First Year Experience –Transfer Clearinghouse  Opportunity and Enrichment –Undergraduate Research –Distinguished Scholarships

Office of Undergraduate Education Mission The Office of Undergraduate Education prepares students to excel in a global society by:  providing high-impact learning experiences that engage undergraduates,  fostering core competencies in all learners  supporting students academically through the undergraduate years until graduation.

The Writing Program Support for faculty and students Writing Center tutorials— walk-in and for credit Includes “Writing in the Major” (M) courses Student and institutional assessment—writing placement and junior writing portfolio

Academic Success and Career Center (ASCC = “Ask”) Info & support for students & faculty Advising Study skills workshops Time Management Tutoring Career Services

First Year Experience WSU's Common Reading Author visit Dec. 1

First Year Seminar Helps students make sense of the transition from high-school to college Helps students achieve success with grades and relationships, and Guides students to think and learn about themselves in new ways (metacognition about own learning)

First Year Focus Learning Communities Living-learning community program Increases students' engagement in the university 80% of students participate Gains in engagement and retention

Undergraduate Research Programs Auvil Fellowships—competitive grants for students Showcase of Undergraduate Research (SURCA) and Summer Research Symposium Intro to research courses, semester-based and short courses Research Skills Short Course for transfer students Peer mentoring REU support Student travel awards

Distinguished Scholarships Program

STUDENTS

Undergraduate Demographics and Teaching Solid middle academically Avg. HS GPA 3.3 Average hides wide variation – Academically advanced – Academically vulnerable 40% first generation to attend college About 40% low income Ethnic diversity about 35%

40% First Generation

First-Gen Personal Strengths Resiliency Sense of responsibility Willingness to take risks Optimistic Goal directed

What You Can Do Risk-takers, optimistic, goal-directed, resilient-- These are great learners! Principles of good teaching practice apply here and everywhere Help students learn from mistakes—teachable moments, revision, retakes Help students network and connect—resources, mentors, other students; group projects

Student Finances 1/3 are Pell Grant eligible (low income) 75% receive financial aid; 75% of need met Financial challenges and stresses Early: books Early & late: food

Launch Into Learning Initiative teach.wsu.edu Get students off to a good fast start Lower barriers to success “The A Game” – book, workshops Student resources: Cougarsuccess.wsu.edu

Teaching Expectations Clear and complete syllabus – Academic integrity Grading criteria explained – Midterm grades Assess student work and participate in department and university assessment Be aware of Academic Regulations in Catalog Tenure and Promotion : Save course evaluations and course materials

What Makes a Good Instructor? From “Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education,” by Chickering, A.W. & Gamson, Z.F., AAHE Bulletin, 1987, 39(7), Encourages student-faculty contact 2.Develops reciprocity and cooperation 3.Encourages active learning 4.Gives prompt feedback 5.Emphasizes time on task 6.Communicates high expectations 7.Respects diverse talents and ways of learning

Seven Learning Goals of the Baccalaureate Govern undergraduate education Framework for assessment Learning outcomes required on syllabi Undergraduates receive Goals bookmarks that are written in student- friendly language.

Preview Office of Undergraduate Education Students Classrooms and Technology

Undergraduate Research A High Impact Practice Skills sought by employers:  Solve real problems  Work in teams  Communicate  Analyze data  Think critically

Washington State University undergraduates are conducting research, pursuing scholarship, and/or involved in creative activities in partnership with a mentor. The students' efforts make original intellectual or creative contributions to a discipline. SURCA invites undergraduate presenters who are in the early stages of their research as well as those who are more experienced. The Novice, Early Career, Crimson, and Gray awards provide students with all levels of experience an opportunity to compete for awards. Awards are made in eight different categories. Faculty, staff, post docs, and experts from the community are invited to be SURCA judges. Everyone is invited to attend the event and learn about the work of the next generation of experts. Faculty are invited to include SURCA as part of the learning requirements for their individual courses.

Teaching teach.wsu.edu

Partnership with Library Personnel Expected by accreditation standards, req'd by gen ed courses Customized support for classes Subject-specific information portals

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