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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
There is Still Time to Register for Summer Courses in College Teaching!
Want to improve your college teaching skills or your competitive edge in the academic job market?
Consider enrolling in one of our practical, theory-based graduate courses in pedagogy for higher education.
Preparation for the college classroom involves more than a solid base of knowledge in a discipline; it requires a systematic inquiry into the pedagogies and processes that facilitate learning. The Colleges of Worcester Consortium’s Certificate in College Teaching program is grounded in the latest educational research on best practices in college teaching, and is designed to enhance the teaching and learning experiences for faculty and students at our member institutions. The primary focus of the Certificate is to prepare graduate students, adjunct and full-time faculty who aspire to, or who are currently engaged in, a career in academia. Courses carry Worcester State University graduate credit and may be taken individually or toward completion of the six-credit Certificate. A complete course schedule, full course descriptions, and sample syllabi are available on our website.
SUMMER 2011 COURSE OFFERINGS:
(All courses carry Worcester State University graduate credit.)
CT 901 - Seminar in College Teaching
(ONLINE) 2 graduate credits; no prerequisites; May 11 - June 28
The Seminar in College Teaching, the first course in the Certificate sequence, is designed to acquaint participants with basic principles and theories of education and instructional practices associated with effective college teaching. These concepts apply across numerous disciplines as the emphasis is on pedagogy, not course content. Learn the basics of college teaching: designing and developing courses, choosing and using a variety of teaching methods, and assessing student work. The foundational course Seminar in College Teaching is a prerequisite for some Certificate courses. Read what Seminar participants have said about this course!
CT 913 - Teaching with Technology
(ONLINE) 1 graduate credit; CT 901 helpful but not required; May 18-June 28
With a focus on the instructor as the primary user of technology in the classroom, this course offers participants an opportunity to deepen their thinking about effective teaching with technology and challenges them to make on-going improvements to their teaching practice. The course supports participants in creating an on-line portfolio featuring lessons or projects that exemplify effective instructor use of technology to promote student learning and demonstrated proficiencies. Teaching technologies include (but are not limited to) the following: Web pages, multimedia presentations, spreadsheet activities, desktop publishing, interactive quizzes, and learning management systems. The central focus of the course is for participants to understand a variety of roles that technology can play in supporting teaching and learning; be comfortable discussing various teaching technologies and how they apply to classroom teaching; share strategies and resources with other educators within their community of practice; and develop an on-line portfolio which demonstrates proficiency in selected teaching technologies.
CT 917 - Teaching with Writing
(HYBRID format) 1 graduate credit; CT 901 helpful but not required, Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., May 18, 25, June 1, 8; online asynchronous in between class meetings
Examining the "writing across the curriculum" movement, we consider how writing can be used to promote learning in all subject areas. Through reading, case study and in-class demonstrations, we examine the features of effective writing assignments and a variety of classroom activities to guide students through planning, drafting and revising. We examine a range of student papers to consider the most effective ways to respond to and evaluate student writing.
REGISTRATION: Registration procedures are described on our website. Follow the appropriate link under "Course Registration" or "Certificate Application Process." When using the online pre-enrollment form (for beginning the registration process) you will have to pay by credit card. Have your card in hand.
TUITION: Tuition for Certificate courses is $299/credit for participants from Colleges of Worcester Consortium member institutions and $479/credit for external participants. In addition, there is a $75/semester pre-enrollment fee. (Because Worcester State University is the CCT program's credentialing host, WSU current students, faculty and staff pay $262/credit.) You must pay for courses at the time of registration, but you may qualify for tuition reimbursement. Consult with your adviser, faculty development center, or HR Department for details about applying for tuition reimbursement before you register for any courses.
Founded in 1968, the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. is an alliance of 13 public and private colleges in Central Massachusetts that works cooperatively both to further the missions of the member institutions individually and to advance higher education regionally.
For more information about the Certificate in College Teaching program, please visit our website or contact Susan Wyckoff to discuss how this program might meet your needs.
Susan C. Wyckoff, PhD
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc.
484 Main Street - Suite 500, Worcester MA 01608
508.754.6829 www.cowc.org
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
MMUF-Learning and Teaching Institute @ Hampton University
Dear Colleagues,
This summer Hampton University will be sponsoring a UNCF/Mellon Teaching and Learning Institute. This program was ". . .established to create opportunities for UNCF faculty to come together through workshops, seminars and/or mini-conferences to share strategies, scholarship and 'best practices' that help strengthen the teaching and learning environment" at our HBCUs (UNCF/Mellon website).
Our title for this summer's institute is “Extending a Legacy of International Presence and Outreach at HBCUs-Social Justice and Education Policy for the Twenty-First Century.” The two-day institute will take place on Hampton's campus from Wednesday, August 10th through Friday, August 12.
Please see the attached invitation and announcement. The attached communiqué provides more information about the theme for the institute and how interested individuals can apply for participation (submitting a brief statement of interest with CV). Please circulate this information among your departments and share with other colleagues on your campuses. The institute is limited to 20 participants. Invited participants--who are not members of the Hampton University community--will received room and board along with a $500 stipend.
I thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me, should you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
K. Jeffrey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of English
Armstrong Hall
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
757-727-5770
Innovative Educators Webinar: Responsive Grantwriting: What Grantmakers Really Want to Know
Wednesday, May 4 ~ 1:00-2:30pm EDT
Many foundations use similar guidelines for grant applicants to follow. While these common questions save grantwriters time, do the answers convey what grantmakers really want to know in order to determine which grants to award? This Webinar will explore the trends related to what funders want to know about their applicants and how this aligns with common grant applications, using Colorado as a case study. Seventeen representatives of Colorado’s nonprofit and grantmaking communities joined together to revise the statewide common application and report form over a two-year period from 2006 to 2008. Over 250 nonprofits organizations and grantmakers provided feedback to the drafting committee throughout the process. Before this revision, Colorado’s application was very similar to those currently used in other states. In order to help grantwriters understand what funders are really looking for and how to make the best case for their organization, this Webinar will examine the reasons Colorado grantmakers changed the common application.
This Webinar will benefit attendees by teaching them techniques to develop strong grant applications that anticipate the kinds of information that grantmakers need. Participants will benefit by shifting their perception of grants as simply a fundraising tool, and learn how they can use grantwriting as a vehicle for organizational planning and assessment. The session will also help grantwriters spark conversations with their board, leadership and other staff members to position their organization to win grants.
Participants will learn:
The kind of information grantmakers really want to learn about as they review your grant proposal
Tips for writing the most compelling responses to commonly asked questions.
Intended for any grantwriter who wants to learn about what foundation program officers are interested in learning about as they read grant proposals.
Lisa Cirincione has extensive experience writing both federal and foundation grant proposals—raising over $52 million dollars for her clients. Lisa loves to share this knowledge with other grantwriters, and she regularly facilitates trainings on grantwriting. This year, she presented at the Grant Professionals Association conference in St. Petersburg, Florida. She brings to these trainings the extensive knowledge she gained working with funders on the statewide committee that revised the Colorado Common Grant Application in 2008 and as a grant reviewer and technical assistance provider for a grantmaker. In 2009, Lisa conducted 13 trainings—including a Webinar series on grantwriting—teaching over 200 people how to write successful grant proposals.
You can purchase a single presentation or a pack of 3, 6 or 12. The more you buy, the more you save. For a single presentation, add the product to your cart and follow the steps. If purchasing more than two events, add the products to your cart and enter the appropriate coupon code.
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If you are interested in ordering multiple presentations that involve our products priced at $200 or $545, please contact Val at val@ieinfo.org or call: 303-775-6004 for the multiple discount. Please note: a presentation costing $545 counts as two presentations, as these trainings consist of two sessions.
Campus Technology Establishes Forum on West Coast
Campus Technology Forum 2011: Connect, Collaborate, Innovate, Achieve
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Campus Technology FORUM 2011 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
September 27-30, 2011
Hilton Long Beach and & Executive Meeting Center
Long Beach, CA
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BECOME A SPEAKER at Campus Technology FORUM 2011, September 27-30, 2011 in Long Beach, CA!
Are you interested in conducting a session or workshop or sharing a poster presentation with your colleagues?
Now is the time to apply!
>>NOTE: May 13, 2011 IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY ONLINE!
* Gain exposure for your work, your research and institution in a collegiate networking environment. Join us for Campus Technology's premier west coast higher ed event!
* Help fill the information gap for faculty, CIOs and IT managers looking for innovative techniques and best practices to make the most of limited resources, while providing the best education possible. This year, we are especially seeking proposals for sessions that cover how higher education programs and instructional strategies are supported by the latest research and educational technologies. During this economically delicate time, many of our participants are looking for cost-saving strategies and technological solutions that are proven successes. IT Departments in many universities and colleges are striving to do more with less and we want to provide a platform for sharing these best practices
* Share technology-inspired classroom applications, creative IT and learning solutions, research, policies and products that show current or future promise for higher education. Presentations that fit within the broad topics of learning applications and tools, instructional design, learning space development, green initiatives and IT infrastructure are of particular interest, and we are also looking for presenters with expertise in digital media, social media, collaborative environments and other technologies applied currently in higher education environments.
Please consider these topics when submitting your proposal(s):
-Digital Media
-eTextbooks and other electronic curriculum and library resources
-IT Leadership Strategies
-Mobile learning
-Online/distance/virtual/hybrid learning
-Student Data Management systems
-Web based communication and productivity applications
Campus Technology INVITES APPLICATIONS to present from all education professionals representing universities, colleges and community colleges, in various content areas and specialties, as well as business and industry experts.
Companies, organizations and individuals representing technology-related products are invited to apply. These sessions should offer valuable facts and content to the audience and are not to be used as an "infomercial." Sales pitches are highly discouraged. Vendor presentations will be noted in the CT Program. Vendors are encouraged to have end users present with them, or preferably, for them. All vendor presenters must be exhibitors at CT Forum with a Promotion Package.
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Campus Technology FORUM 2011 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
September 27-30, 2011
Hilton Long Beach and & Executive Meeting Center
Long Beach, CA
======================================
BECOME A SPEAKER at Campus Technology FORUM 2011, September 27-30, 2011 in Long Beach, CA!
Are you interested in conducting a session or workshop or sharing a poster presentation with your colleagues?
Now is the time to apply!
>>NOTE: May 13, 2011 IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY ONLINE!
* Gain exposure for your work, your research and institution in a collegiate networking environment. Join us for Campus Technology's premier west coast higher ed event!
* Help fill the information gap for faculty, CIOs and IT managers looking for innovative techniques and best practices to make the most of limited resources, while providing the best education possible. This year, we are especially seeking proposals for sessions that cover how higher education programs and instructional strategies are supported by the latest research and educational technologies. During this economically delicate time, many of our participants are looking for cost-saving strategies and technological solutions that are proven successes. IT Departments in many universities and colleges are striving to do more with less and we want to provide a platform for sharing these best practices
* Share technology-inspired classroom applications, creative IT and learning solutions, research, policies and products that show current or future promise for higher education. Presentations that fit within the broad topics of learning applications and tools, instructional design, learning space development, green initiatives and IT infrastructure are of particular interest, and we are also looking for presenters with expertise in digital media, social media, collaborative environments and other technologies applied currently in higher education environments.
Please consider these topics when submitting your proposal(s):
-Digital Media
-eTextbooks and other electronic curriculum and library resources
-IT Leadership Strategies
-Mobile learning
-Online/distance/virtual/hybrid learning
-Student Data Management systems
-Web based communication and productivity applications
Campus Technology INVITES APPLICATIONS to present from all education professionals representing universities, colleges and community colleges, in various content areas and specialties, as well as business and industry experts.
Companies, organizations and individuals representing technology-related products are invited to apply. These sessions should offer valuable facts and content to the audience and are not to be used as an "infomercial." Sales pitches are highly discouraged. Vendor presentations will be noted in the CT Program. Vendors are encouraged to have end users present with them, or preferably, for them. All vendor presenters must be exhibitors at CT Forum with a Promotion Package.
University Business: Financial Controls Lacking In Southern University System, Legislative Audit Finds
The Southern University System doesn't have enough controls over its finances, according to a report from the state legislative auditor.
The Times-Picayune
The Southern University System doesn't have enough controls over its finances, according to a report from the state legislative auditor.
The 111-page document, which covers the 2009-10 fiscal year, says that the system didn't have enough control over the financial information in its annual fiscal report, and that it didn't have enough control over receivable funds.
These shortcomings have existed for four and five years, respectively, the report says.
At the Shreveport campus, auditors found that a fund containing slightly more than $1.8 million hadn't been tapped for more than two years, a shortcoming that may have cost access to some of that money because it is available for a limited period.
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