Dillard University Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Summer Research Institute 2013

 

 

The following message is being sent on behalf of the Office of Academic Affairs and the Center for Teaching, Learning and Academic Technology (CTLAT) Co-Coordinators Drs. Steve Buddington and Eartha Lee Johnson:

 

Colleagues:

 

We are once again sponsoring a “Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research Institute” funded through the Andrew Mellon Faculty Enhancement Grant.  We propose to host this institute May 22 -24, 2013 on campus.  It is a  three (3)  day institute to expose both our faculty and other local HBCUs to the following select objectives:

 

(1)          Increase faculty interest in teaching and learning through SoTL and Faculty Learning Community principles

 

(2)          Provide consultant support to faculty for investigating and utilizing new strategies in classroom research as well as

                Experimental research

 

(3)          Increase publication submission rates for participating institutions

 

We are requesting that you join us in this retreat that focuses on tips for successful publishing.  The goal is to assist faculty in submitting a research project for publication before classes start in August.  We are asking that you focus on research that you have already begun so that at the end of the institute you would be ready to submit to a referred journal.  Faculty who submit successful proposals will receive a stipend of $500.00 once the article has been submitted for publication.

 

This institute proved to be a great opportunity for junior and senior faculty who needed the concentrated support to assist them in getting published.  Dr. Kathy Burlew, University of Cincinnati, will once again be conducting the institute here at Dillard University.

 

We ask that you complete the attached application and return to Barbara Albert, balbert@dillard.edu by April 29, 2013.  Faculty members who have submitted an application for a mini-grant are required to attend the three (3) day research institute.

 

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there.

 

Phyllis W. Dawkins

 

Phyllis W. Dawkins

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Dillard University Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Summer Research Institute 2013

CHEA Federal Update: Number 31, April 15, 2013

PRESIDENT'S FY 2014 BUDGET PROPOSAL CONTAINS FUNDING FOR INiTIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE NEW QUALITY VALIDATION SYSTEMS On April 10, 2013, President Barack Obama released his Fiscal Year 2014 budget proposal. The proposal calls for $71 billion in discretionary funding for the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), an increase of 4.5 percent over the FY 2013 pre-sequester level. The proposal includes funding for a First in the World initiative "to encourage institutions and other higher education stakeholders to come up with innovative solutions to address the completion challenge and improve higher education productivity" and to examine "new quality validation systems that can identify appropriate competencies, assessments, and curricula." In its budget summary, USDE noted that examining new validation systems would address the President's call - in the documents supporting his 2013 State of the Union Address - for Congress to consider either incorporating value and affordability measures into the current accreditation system or setting up "an alternative to accreditation" that would provide a path for new providers to gain access to student financial aid based on performance and results (see Federal Update #29). BILLS AFFECTING ACCREDITATION INTRODUCED IN U.S. SENATE AND HOUSE CHEA is following several bills recently introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives: "The Students First Act of 2013" (S. 406), introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-New Jersey) and cosponsored by Senators Richard Durbin (D-Illinois), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and John D. Rockefeller IV (D-West Virginia), would require mandatory reviews be conducted annually by USDE for institutions with issues that include being placed on probation or show cause by their accrediting organization. The bill also requires that USDE establish a central database of information on the accreditation, eligibility and certification of institutions of higher education. "The STEM Jobs Act of 2013" (S. 303), introduced by Senator David Vitter (R-Louisiana), would make up to 55,000 visas available annually for immigrants who either have a doctorate in a field of science, technology, engineering or mathematics from a U.S. doctoral institution or have taken all doctoral courses while residing in the United States. For a doctoral degree or coursework to qualify, the institution must be accredited by an accrediting organization recognized either by USDE or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A similar bill - "The STEM Visa Act of 2013" (H.R. 459) - has been introduced by Representative Darrell Issa (R-California) and also specifies that institutions must be accredited by a USDE- or CHEA-recognized accrediting organization. GROWTH OF INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION ACTIVITY BY U.S. ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS NOTED A comprehensive article in Inside Higher Ed highlighted the growth of international accreditation activity by recognized U.S. accrediting organizations that review and accredit non-U.S. institutions and programs. The article cited data from the CHEA Almanac Online that, during 2009-2011, U.S. accrediting organizations accredited 857 non-U.S. institutions and programs in 70 countries. The article noted that while foreign accrediting activities are outside USDE's scope of review, CHEA has standards in its recognition criteria that address the accreditation of non-U.S. institutions and programs by U.S. accrediting organizations. The article also pointed to the recent launch of the CHEA International Quality Group and quoted CHEA President Judith Eaton saying "We really do have an international quality assurance community and the more we can work together internationally, the more we can address common issues." FLORIDA BILL COULD REQUIRE PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO GRANT CREDIT FOR ONLINE COURSES APPROVED BY FLORIDA A bill is moving forward in the Florida State Senate that could require public colleges and universities to grant credit for online courses not affiliated with their school and, in some cases, not accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. Senate Bill No. 904 was introduced by State Senator Jeff Brandes (R-District 22). The bill's language states that "any individual, institution, entity or organization" could seek "Florida-accredited" status for courses offered online. The Florida Commissioner of Education and the Chancellor of the State University System would approve each Florida-accredited course and its assessment. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATION WOULD ENCOURAGE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS TO GRANT CREDIT FOR MOOC COURSES Legislation has been introduced in the California State Senate to encourage the state's public higher education institutions to grant credit for approved online courses, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The legislation - Senate Bill No. 520 - was introduced by Darrell Steinberg, President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate. The bill would establish a California Online Student Access Platform for the purpose of creating a pool of approved and transferable online courses for credit. The bill describes the platform as a "faculty-led process that places the highest priority on educational quality through which online courses can be subjected to high-quality standards and review." It is unclear whether the provisions in the bill calling for public institutions to accept credits from online course providers would be binding. "OPEN SUNY" SEEKS TO EXPAND ONLINE EDUCATION The State University of New York (SUNY) has outlined a plan to implement "Open SUNY," bringing online courses offered at each of the systems 64 campuses onto a shared platform to increase access and expand online educational options for students. Open SUNY's final proposal calls for creating options for time-shortened degree completion, expanded use of prior-learning assessment, ensuring affordability, exploring options to grant credit for MOOC courses and other Open Educational Resources and developing a mechanism for assessing student learning and quality of instruction. A statement issued by the SUNY Board of Trustees noted that more than 86,000 SUNY students registered for at least one online course in 2012. SUNY estimates that Open SUNY will add 100,000 degree-seeking students to the online enrollment total within three years. ****

The Federal Update informs CHEA members and interested parties on federal policy developments related to self-regulation and peer review. Please direct any inquiries or comments to Jan Friis, CHEA Vice President for Government Affairs, at friis@chea.org or at (202) 955-6126. Copyright 2013, Council for Higher Education Accreditation. All rights reserved.

CHEA Federal Update: Number 31, April 15, 2013

PAR Issues Research Brief on Tax Reform

PAR Issues Research Brief on Tax Reform

April 12, 2013                     Louisiana's Taxes: Problems, Solutions and  the Controversy of Reform   PAR is releasing a report today outlining key taxes issues facing the state and placing these into the context of the current debate on reform. The report summarizes the challenges in various areas of Louisiana tax policy and offers potential remedies for consideration. The report also reviews the Governor's so-called Plan A proposal and draws important lessons from that initiative as the Legislature continues to consider new proposals. The full research brief can be found here.     The Public Affairs Research Council (PAR) is a private, nonprofit, non-partisan public policy research organization focused on pointing the way toward a more efficient, effective, transparent and accountable Louisiana government. PAR was founded in 1950 and is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization supported by foundation and corporate grants and individual donations.        PAR is an independent voice, offering solutions to critical public issues in Louisiana through accurate, objective research and focusing public attention on those solutions. More about PAR at www.parlouisiana.org

PAR Issues Research Brief on Tax Reform

TLT Group Inc: Members Exchange: Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach April 17, 2013

Members Exchange: Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach April 17
17 Apr 2013 2:00 PM EDT

   
Members Exchange
Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach
(This session is free to TLT Group Members Fee to others)

April 17, 2013 2:00pm Eastern Time
Leaders: Featuring Irene Knokh, Steven Grinde and Celeste Smith along with Steve Gilbert, Beth Dailey, and others

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Evernote may be just the application we need to help us organize all of our digital resources. Irene Knokh will show us how using the Designated Learner instructional strategy. This link will take you to what we are learning about the Designated Learner instructional strategy. We will add to this based on your input during the session. In addition, we will explore how Evernote is being used to support learning.

In preparation for our session, you will need to create an account with Evernote and download the application. You are encouraged to have a working USB headset and/or desk USB microphone so you can participate via voice as well as chat. During the session you will have the option to watch or follow along.

 

Featuring:

DESIGNATED TEACHER: Irene Knokh, MAED, Instructional Designer, Professional Development and Education, University of Michigan Hospital System

 

DESIGNATED LEARNER: Steven Grinde Instructional Developer Academic Computing Team Norwich University

 

DESIGNATED LEARNER: Celeste Smith, City of Portsmouth Public Library

 

 

This session is free to TLT Group Individual Members.  ($75 to others)

Check your institution's status here if you have your membership through an institutional subscription.

All of the TLT Group’s online offerings include use of “low threshold” tools, examination of controversial issues, options for participants with a range of experience, and suggestions for assessment as you integrate what you’ve learned into your repertoire. 


More information and online registration: Members Exchange: Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach April 17

Hope you can join us!

Sally

The TLT Group, A Non-Profit Organization    301-270-8312

TLT Group Inc: Members Exchange: Learn and Use Evernote for Educational Purposes using the Designated Learner Approach April 17, 2013

FREE Webinar: Assess the digital skills needed for success in the 21st century

Register for a free, interactive webinar on the iSkills™ assessment in 2013 Imagine if you could measure your students' ability to think critically in a digital environment through a range of real-world tasks. Now you can with the iSkills™ assessment! It's entirely computer-based, includes real-time, scenario-based tasks, and is backed by more than 65 years of ETS experience in assessment development. Join us for a free, interactive webinar and learn how the iSkills assessment can deliver crucial, valid information on both individuals and groups that can help your institution: Make more informed placement decisions by determining student proficiencies Develop curriculum and pinpoint areas in which students need the most help Meet requirements for accreditation and accountability initiatives Easily assess outcomes for information literacy and digital competence View webinar dates and reserve your spot for an upcoming session. Plus, you'll learn about the new iSkills Certificate of Achievement, which enables your students to show successful completion of the assessment, with categorized scores in three different performance levels: Developing ICT literacy Foundational ICT literacy Advanced ICT literacy With flexible testing options, including on-campus administration and the newly added remote proctoring, administering the iSkills assessment is even easier. Learn more about the iSkills assessment in 2013 and see how it can help you get valid evidence and tangible value. Don't miss your opportunity to join us for this live webinar. Thank you, Ann-Marie Stephenson Assessment Solutions Advisor 1-609-683-2682 astephenson@ets.org Cathy Kozak Senior Account Manager 1-609-683-2337 ckozak@ets.org   Educational Testing Service Rosedale Road Princeton, NJ 08541 www.ets.org/iskills P.S. — If you have any questions, please give us a call or email us. Just be sure not to miss out on this information-packed and interactive live webinar. ADVERTISEMENT Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe ETS — Listening. Learning. Leading.® Copyright © 2013 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo and LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS). ISKILLS is a trademark of ETS. 21764 SR

FREE Webinar: Assess the digital skills needed for success in the 21st century

COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION SCHEDULE FOR RECOGNITION REVIEW OF ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS and CALL FOR THIRD-PARTY COMMENT

COUNCIL FOR
HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

 

SCHEDULE FOR RECOGNITION REVIEW OF

ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS
and
CALL FOR THIRD-PARTY COMMENT

 

 

These organizations will be reviewed at the June 10-11, 2013 meeting of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Committee on Recognition. Third-party comment must be received in the CHEA office no later than May 10, 2013 and may be submitted by mail, fax or email to:

Council for Higher Education Accreditation
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 510, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-955-6126 - Fax: 202-955-6129 - Email: recognition@chea.org

Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

National Recreation and Park Association Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions

 New England Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

The Committee on Recognition meeting will take place at One Dupont Circle, Level 1B in Conference Room A.

 

CHEA recognition review includes an opportunity for parties independent of the accrediting organization under review to comment on whether the organization meets the CHEA recognition standards. Third-party comment may be either oral or written and is limited to the accrediting organization's efforts to meet the CHEA recognition standards. This may include commentary from many different sources, such as other accrediting organizations, institutions and programs, or professional or higher education associations. The comments will assist the CHEA Committee on Recognition as it considers the applications for recognition. A list of the committee on recognition members is provided here.

CHEA staff will review any third-party comment to assess its applicability to the recognition review. As provided in the 2006 and 2010 CHEA Recognition Policy and Procedures , third-party comments are reviewed by the CHEA Committee on Recognition.

"THIRD-PARTY COMMENT. Third-party comment may be either oral or written and is limited to the accrediting organization's efforts to meet the CHEA recognition standards.  All third parties requesting the opportunity to make comment related to an accrediting organization's recognition review are to notify CHEA staff and provide the names and affiliations of the persons requesting the opportunity to make third-party comment and a description of the organization(s) they represent. CHEA staff will review third-party requests for oral or written comment for completeness and applicability to eligibility and recognition standards.

Third parties who wish to appear for oral comment before the CHEA Committee on Recognition are to provide an outline of the proposed oral comment.  Where in the judgment of the Committee doing so may be useful, the Committee may invite third parties to appear before the Committee.  The accrediting organization will receive the outline of the proposed oral comment of third parties invited to appear.  Accrediting organizations will have the opportunity to review and respond to proposed oral comment.

Third parties wishing to make written comment are to provide the text of the third-party comment.  After review by CHEA staff, written comment will be provided to the Committee and the accrediting organization.  Accrediting organizations will have the opportunity to review and respond to written comment.

Third parties are to provide an outline of their oral comment or the text of their written comment in sufficient time to provide for review by CHEA staff, review and response by the accrediting organization, and for the outline or text to be provided to the Committee.

CHEA staff will notify all concerned parties of the location, date, and time of the public presentation."

 

Posted: April 10, 2013      

COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION SCHEDULE FOR RECOGNITION REVIEW OF ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS and CALL FOR THIRD-PARTY COMMENT

The National Endowment for the Humanities- Awards for Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

 

This program supports individual faculty or staff members at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) pursuing research of value to humanities scholars, students, or general audiences. Awards are designed to be flexible, allowing applicants to define the audience, type of research, award periods, and administrative arrangements that best fit their projects

 

http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/awards-faculty-historically-black-colleges-and-universities

 

Please contact the Office of Sponsored Program if you want to submit a proposal.

 

Phyllis Worthy Dawkins

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dillard University

2601 Gentilly Boulevard

New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

 

Voice:  504-816-4368

Fax:      504-816-4144

 

Past President, Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network

President Emerita, HBCU Faculty Development Network

The National Endowment for the Humanities- Awards for Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Education DIVE: April 10 2013

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