Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning – CETL Oakland University Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Welcome and Introductions

Challenges and Advantages of Part-Time Teaching Learning + Engagement + Student Success Who Are Our Students, and How Do They Learn? Judy Ableser – CETL Interim Dean of Students – Nancy Schmitz Faculty Support Library, e-Learning, Instructional Technology

Registrar: Learning the Ropes Paul Battle – Associate Registrar The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Judy Ableser – CETL Emergency Preparedness Chief Mark Gordon, OUPD

LESS TEACHING = MORE LEARNING What 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 do cannot actually “see” learning, an internal process we assess and measure some observable behavior or performance

Planning Your First Semester Prepare prior to beginning of semester Syllabus Template Organization, Planning and Clarity Learning Outcomes Assignments and Marking Schemes Tentative Schedule Readings Lesson Planning See Faculty Handbook checklist and template.

First Day Set the Tone Welcoming and Respect of Adult Learners High Standards and Value Learning Ice Breakers Learning and Behavioral Expectations List Agenda and Learning Outcomes for Session Syllabus Review Review 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 Students Have grown up with technology Have grown up with incredible access to information Have grown up in a culture that values questioning, informality Have 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 transition or 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 Services Nancy Schmitz, Interim Dean of Students First Year Advising Disability Support Services Counseling Center Tutoring Center Writing Center Veterans 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 Ropes Paul Battle, Assistant Registrar

CETL Mission 1) 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 Development Resources Promoting teaching and learning

CETL 2014 Fall Handbook

CETL Suites of Elliot Hall Judy Ableser, Director Suzanne Flattery, Assistant Christina Moore, Media Manager

CETL Website,

CETL Handbook

Consultations Support, guidance, assistance, mentoring and coaching to faculty on a 1:1 basis. Judy Ableser: or 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 Institutes A 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 FACULTY mentor Judith Ableser-CETL Director Introduction and Orientation Session: Tues. Sept :00-1:30 pm A program aimed at new/nearly new/early career faculty Provides mentorship and support Offers a networking group Offers an opportunity to extend, practice and reinforce skills and knowledge from the Nuts and Bolts of Teaching Workshops See handbook flyer.

HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES mentor Byungwon Woo, CETL Faculty Fellow, Assistant Professor of Political Science Introduction and Orientation Session: Wed. Sept :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 Conference October 16-19, 2014 Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City National Teaching and Learning Conference

Getting to Know Faculty Form Contact Information Teaching Experience Service Interest Update Notification See handbook form.

Emergency Preparedness Chief Mark Gordon Oakland University Police Department

Wrap-Up and Debrief Leave the CETL Getting to Know You Form Look out for a Feedback Survey