Research Deconstruction (A teaching method to increase student engagement)

Monday, October 14, 2024 – 12noon- 1pm AL 109 – in person 

Research deconstruction is a cost-effective way to inspire students through engagement with state-of-the-art research and network with academic and industry leaders. This presentation will summarize the history of research deconstruction in higher education and illustrate how this method may be used to increase student engagement. Specific examples from classroom practice and transferring this method to a wide range of disciplines will also be discussed.  Free lunch from the caf will be available. 

Report link:

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Teaching Observation Process (Face-to-Face Courses and Online Courses)

Teaching Observation Process (Face-to-Face Courses and Online Courses): Thursday October 10, 2024 

Department Chairs, Program Directors, Deans, and Faculty please attend! During this session, we will review the teaching observation process and form (link to observation form) for summative (evaluative) teaching observations. Includes strategies for the observation and post-observation discussion, providing positive, constructive feedback, and tips on using the form for formative or peer observations as well. 

Recording Link

The Successful Department Chair

The Successful Department Chair

September 20, 2024  12:00pm to 1:00pm Central/1:00pm to 2:00pm Eastern  via Zoom 

Presenter: Leah Dvorak 

The audience for this program is Department Chairs and Program Directors. What are the expectations for the role of Department Chair or Academic Program Director? An effective chair or academic program director manages faculty, staff, programs, courses, and processes vital to student success. The effective chair also fosters a healthy departmental culture and establishes efficient, collaborative decision-making processes. A strong department chair or program director uses both management skills and leadership skills to create and sustain a successful department in which faculty and staff feel engaged and energized. 

Zoom Recording Link

Academic Program Proposal Training #3- 2024

Please see the recording of the event and other information below:

Academic Program Proposal Training #3 – recording of the event

Presenter: Brooke Johnson, Stephanie Barnhill, Ryan Fesser and Rob Balza 

Description of the event: Join us for training on the submission of new/program change and suspend/discontinue requests using the Academic Program Proposal workbook. We will review the three steps (Instructions & Resources, Download & Complete, and Submit & Share) to a successful submission and answer any questions you may have. In order for proposed changes to be considered for the 2025-2026 academic year, the submissions must be completed no later than November 20, 2024. This is the last training for 2024, a repeat of May and July sessions. 

9-19-24

Mequon Adjunct Faculty In-Service (In-Person Classes)

Please see the recording, PowerPoint presentation, and other information below:

August 2024 Adjunct Inservice

– PowerPoint Presentations:

Christ at the Center Adjunct In Service 08-20-24

08-20-24 Mequon-Adjunct-In-Service – Orientation

Presenters: Dr. Catherine (Kate) Robertson, Rev. Dr. Aaron Moldenhauer, Andrew Wahl (AV), Garrett Stremski (Help Desk), Jan Chapman (ARC), Devan Lenz-Fisher (Advising) 

Description of the event: The fall semester begins August 26! During this session for adjuncts teaching in-person classes on the Mequon campus, we will share important changes for this semester including the new First Assignment-Pledge for all students, the new “Alert” Tool – EAB Navigate, the new Best Practices for all instructors, how to find information on the new portal. We will provide access to resources addressing first day teaching, Christ in the Classroom, student academic support, Academic Resource Center services, classroom AV, Blackboard, and more. 

Information and handouts below from the event:

Attendance Reporting replaced by Enrollment Verification/First Assignment 08-20-24 https://falcon.cuw.edu/portal/AttendancePolicyReminderFall2024.pdf

Interactive Learning Activities https://celt.cuw.edu/wp-content/uploads/handout-interactive-techniques-2.pdf

Short Portal Tutorial

Concordia Central for Students https://www.cuw.edu/students/concordia-central.html

EAB Navigate Basics and “Alerts”

Handout  https://falcon.cuw.edu/portal/Navigateforallfacultybasics.docx

ARC Resources https://www.cuw.edu/academics/services/student-academic-resources/academic-resource-center/academic-services/index.html

Best Practices for Teaching

Best Practices for Teaching  5.14 Faculty Handbook

Blackboard Basics 08/24
How to Find Your Class Roster, Photos, and Email Your Class

Faculty Helps for Blackboard

Faculty Handbook 5.14 Best Practices for Teaching

FLAC Acknowledgement How To https://falcon.cuw.edu/portal/5FLACAcknowledgementofAssignments.pdf

CUWAA Adjunct Faculty Handbook

Academic Calendar https://www.cuw.edu/about/offices/registrar/academic-calendars.html 

CELT Webpage https://www.cuw.edu/academics/services/faculty-staff-resources/celt/index.html

Set up your Concordia Zoom account https://falcon.cuw.edu/portal/CommunicateWYourStudents.pdf 

Use Blackboard to

During the semester, Chapel is every day we have classes at 9:30 CUW Chapel Live Streaming

HESED Program Director Kelly Osowski 262-243-2022

Contact CELT with questions Catherine.Robertson@cuw.edu

8/26/2024

New and Returning Faculty Development Day: Faculty Resources

Faculty Resources

Wednesday August 14, 3:00 – 4:00 pm Central/4:00 – 5:00 pm Eastern  

Led by CELT and ORSP (primarily for full-time faculty) (Elizabeth Evans, Catherine Robertson, Janessa Doucette)  

Description of the event: Learn what resources are available to you as faculty, including research/scholarship support, where to find them, and who to contact if you need more help.  

https://cuwaa.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=11ec9448-8949-4516-9f65-b1cc0163a21b-recording of the event

See below for handouts and additional information:

ORSP Faculty Resources 2024

CELT Instructional Resources 2024

https://my.cuw.edu/external/pages/portal-tutorial  – Portal Short Tutorial

https://celt.cuw.edu/concordia-best-practices-for-teaching-2024-2025/ – Best Practices for Teaching (Faculty Handbook 5.14)

8/14/2024

New and Returning Faculty Development Day: Blackboard Tests and Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitor

Blackboard Tests and Respondus LockDown Browser with Monitor

Wednesday August 14, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Central/2:00 – 3:30 pm Eastern  

Led by Tyler Shadick and Jackie Pomeranke 

Description of the event: The first half of this session will show how faculty can create Blackboard Tests using three commonly used question types. The second half of the session will cover Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor. Faculty will learn the difference between LockDown Browser and Monitor, and how to enable the appropriate settings based on where students take the test.  

https://cuwaa.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=c5766c43-6423-4fd5-b716-b1cc014eb428-recording of the event

New and Returning Faculty Development Day: Engaging Your Learners

Engaging Your Learners

Wednesday August 14, 11:45 am – 12:45 pm Central/12:45 – 1:45 pm Eastern  

Led by Kate Robertson and Seth Westfall 

Description of the event: Effective teaching fosters learning; students need to be engaged for learning to happen. This session discusses strategies to engage students in multiple instructional modes.  

https://cuwaa.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=4d296381-99aa-444c-920c-b1cc012ba34d-recording of the event

8/14/2024

New and Returning Faculty Development Day: Blackboard Basics

Blackboard Basics: 

Wednesday August 14, 10:00 – 11:30 am Central/11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern  

Led by Tyler Shadick and Phil Koch 

Description of the event: Learn how to add content, Blackboard Assignments (“dropboxes”) and set up the gradebook for your Fall course! This is an ideal session for faculty new to using Blackboard. The session is for those who set up their own Blackboard courses.   

https://cuwaa.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=d3e4bcf8-b2ee-40b9-b4c2-b1cc011ec6de-recording of the event

https://studentcuw-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/swcelt_cuw_edu/ESZBn2c5Il9JrEY6auGL3d8BIrZDmiBNrOOjL2-DTZPKXQ?e=eGXfoD-PowerPoint from the event

8/14/2024

New and Returning Faculty Development Day: Designing/Refreshing Your Course and Syllabus

Designing/Refreshing Your Course and Syllabus:

Wednesday August 14, 8:15 – 9:45 am Central/9:15 – 10:45 am Eastern  

Led by Kate Robertson and Elizabeth Evans  

Description of the event: Learn about and incorporate best practices in course design and syllabus development. This interactive session includes how to improve your objectives and align course objectives with assessments. The Concordia University syllabus template latest revision and how to connect to program and University Learning Outcomes will also be discussed.   

https://cuwaa.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=8aa77e25-24d7-491a-a1a7-b1cc00fe65aa-recording of the event

Handouts from the event below:

2- Bloom’s Verbs, Assessment and Questioning Strategies

3-Blooms Taxonomy Wheel Color

4- CU Evaluation of Instruction Proposed Model 2019 E Evans

5-Concordia-Syllabus-Template-2024-2025-04-01-2024-Final-11

6-BUS3620 Family Business Strategic Plan Syllabus B.Bremeier 06-24

7-PSY 465 Psychology Capstone Syllabus C. Stark June 2024

8-PHYS 1514 General Physics I _06-24_AViets

9- Enrollment Verification-First Assignment Policy

8/14/2024