Research Deconstruction (A teaching method to increase student engagement)

By swcelt in 2024-2025 CUW Program, Assessment of Student Learning

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. 

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

By swcelt in 2024-2025 CUAA Program, 2024-2025 CUW Program

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

By swcelt in 2024-2025 CUAA Program, 2024-2025 CUW Program

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