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Academic Program Change, New Program Proposal and Suspension/Discontinuance Starting September 2023

Concordia University

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
CELT

Academic Program Change, New Program Proposal and Suspension/Discontinuance Starting September 2023

Tuesday, August 22, 9:00 – 10:00 am Central/10:00 – 11:00 am Eastern on Zoom

Presenters: Brooke Johnson, Michele Hoffman

This session will walk through the new process programs will use starting September 2023 to initiate, change or discontinue programs as of the 2024-2025 academic year (beginning August 2024). Come to this program to learn about the tools and deadlines for these curriculum processes. This program is for all program directors, department chairs, and academic staff involved in managing our complement of programs.

To view the recording of this video click here

Handouts for this program:

Spring 2016 Programs Poster

By gallanis in Current Programs February 19, 2016

Click here for a PDF of the Spring 2016 Program offerings at CUW.

CUAA Fall 2014 CELT Programs

By gallanis in Current Programs August 25, 2014

Tuesday September 9, 4:00-5:00pm EST in SCI101

How to Integrate Self-Regulated Learning into Your Course with Linda Nilson

View Linda Nilson’s previously recorded webinar that includes many practical ideas you can incorporate into your course.

Coordinated by Jeff Schwehm.

Wednesday September 17, 4:00-5:00pm EST in Library ETC

What is New at the CUAA Library with Michael O’Leary

Wednesday October 8, 4:00-5:00pm EST in SCI101

Self-Regulated Integration: The Science of Learning with Jeffery Schwehm

Thursday November 13, 3:30-4:30pm EST in SCI101

Peer Review of Writing with Kelsi Anderson

A Concordia Primer for Faith & Learning

with Dr. William Cario

Date, time and location TBA

CUW Fall 2014 CELT Programs

By gallanis in Current Programs August 25, 2014

BLACKBOARD LEARN:

Tuesday November 17, 12:00-12:30pm OR 12:30-1:00pm in R006

A Sneak Peek at Blackboard Learn with Justin Frisque and Susan Gallanis

Curious what Blackboard Learn looks like? How it is similar and different to ANGEL? Come find out at this informational session.

FAITH, LEARNING AND VOCATION

Wednesday September 10, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room

A Concordia Primer for Faith and Learning with Dr. William Cario

Wednesday October 29, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room

Faith and Learning in the Disciplines with April Folgert (Nursing) Rachel Pickett (Psychology) and Wendy Goldbach (Occupational Therapy)
Examples of lessons connecting faith and learning in the disciplines presented by a panel of faculty.

Friday November 21, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room

A Christian View of History with Susan Mobley

LUNCH N LEARNS:

Wednesday October 8, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room

with Faculty Laureate Pastor Steve Smith

To Thine Own Self Be True: What Do Shakespeare, Gilligan’s Island, Creativity, and Faith Have to Do with Your Teaching at CUW?

Monday November 10, 12:00-1:00pm in The Lakeshore Room

Concordia Faculty Experiences with Blended Learning with the School of Health Professions

Find out how faculty made the transition from a face-to-face class to a blended environment with reduced class time. Teaching practices and learning objects will be shared.

BOOK DISCUSSIONS:

This fall the CELT will host the book discussion on Thursdays and Fridays. The Thursday sessions will cover the same information as Fridays (sign up only for one). You get to keep the book!

Thursdays September 18, October 2, October 16, and October 30, 12:00-1:00pm in R006

Thursday Book Group – Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning with Elizabeth Evans

Fridays September 12, September 26, October 10, and October 31, 12:00-1:00pm in R006

Friday Book Group – Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning with Elizabeth Evans

TECHNOLOGY TUESDAYS:

Sessions will focus on locating and sharing open educational resources, and how to incorporate technology into your teaching.

Tuesday September 23, 3:00-4:00pm in R006

Open educational resources that enhance student learning including video note-taking and concept mapping software with Susan Gallanis

Tuesday November 18, 3:00-4:00pm in R006

Technology Tuesday: Open educational resources including learning object repositories and case studies with Susan Gallanis

BROWN BAG DIALOGUE:

Bring your lunch and join us as we watch a video, then stay for discussion with colleagues. Specific topics are listed below.

Wednesday September 3, 12:00-1:00pm in R006

Peer Review of Teaching with Elizabeth Evans

Monday October 13, 12:00-1:00pm in R006

20 Minute Mentor: How can I connect students’ interest to course content? with Susan Gallanis

Monday October 27, 12:00-1:00pm in R006

20 Minute Mentor: How can I effectively teach unprepared students? with Susan Gallanis

Thursday November 13, 12:00-1:00pm in R006

Writing Across Borders with Elizabeth Evans

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION:

Inspired by Linda Nilson’s book Creating Self-Regulated Learners, meetings will discuss articles, resources, and teaching strategies that can help faculty incorporate self-regulated learning into courses.

Thursday September 11, 3:30-4:30pm in R006

Self-Regulated Learning with Susan Gallanis

Thursday October 9, 3:30-4:30pm in R006

Self-Regulated Learning with Susan Gallanis

Thursday October 30, 3:30-4:30pm in R006

Self-Regulated Learning with Susan Gallanis

LERN Schedule of 2013/14 Webinars for Faculty Development

By eevans in Current Programs September 23, 2013

As a LERN Society for Faculty Development Member organization, you may participate in any of the upcoming webinars listed below. To register to participate in all or any of these events, please email Tammyp@lern.org. Tell her you work for Concordia University, are a member of the LERN Faculty Club, and list the webinars you would like to attend!

Recognizing Students with Asperger’s with Julie Coates
Thursday, October 10 for 50 minutes, 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT

You and every other teacher have one or more students with Asperger’s in your classes. Find out how to recognize behaviors that may indicate Asperger’s Syndrome, even if you teach online. Then take away strategies for working effectively with Asperger’s students. Includes 15 min. Q&A.

Insights into the Learning Brain with Tracy King
Thursday, November 14 for 50 minutes, 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT

As educators we are in the business of changing brains. But does our course design take into consideration how the brain learns? Come find out three
NeuroMyths and six NeuroFacts that will change the way you teach, and increase your students’ learning. Includes 15 min. Q&A.

Fostering Online Discussion with Mary Dereshiwsky
Thursday February 6, 2014 for 50 minutes, 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT

From the author of this new book, practical how-to techniques for increasing student comments, discussion and interaction in your online and hybrid courses. Take away strategies you won’t find anywhere else from someone who has taught more than 1,000 faculty how to engage students online. Includes 15 min. Q&A.

11 Tips to Enable Learning and Completion with William A Draves
March 13, 2014 for 50 minutes, 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT, Noon MT

Boosting completion rates is now imperative for institutions and faculty. Discover 11 tips to enable learning and completion while maintaining academic
quality and challenge. Relevant for both classroom and online courses, these no-cost, advanced, practical how-to techniques won’t take more of your time. They just produce results. Includes 15 min. Q&A.