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Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education
Mentor program
Fall 2014 Schedule of Events
Brownbag Luncheon Professional Development Sessions
September 10 - Mentoring Dinner (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – UC 2217) - 46
Dean Gordon, Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Glenna Bower, Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Guest Speaker - Emily Lynn – Grant Administrator, Sponsored Projects & Research Administration
Jump Starting Your Research Agenda with Internal Grant Funding
Learn about the numerous opportunities to fund your research agenda through USI’s internal grant
programs. USI offers 6 institution wide grant and award programs. This presentation will provide you
with an overview of each program, deadlines, and contact information for program directors.
September 17 - Pre-Tenure Promotion Meeting (12-1 pm - Traditions Lounge) - 10
Scott Gordon, Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Evaluation Criteria for Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion
Faculty will learn more about the evaluation criteria and procedures for reappointment, tenure, and
promotion as it relates to teaching, scholarship and professional activities, and service.
September 24 - Open Meeting with the Dean (12-1 pm - UC 206) - 10
Scott Gordon, Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Open Meeting
This is an open meeting for any and all faculty and staff of the Pott College to talk with and give feedback
to the Dean. Bring your thoughts, ideas, questions, and/or concerns about the College. Specific
conversation topics and directions will be decided by attendees.
October 1 – Ensuring Instructional Effectiveness Workshop (12-2 pm – UC 206) - 28
Mary Lee Peck - Professor Emerita, Ohio Dominican University
Ensuring Instructional Effectiveness
This workshop focuses on the particular knowledge, skills, and dispositions of instructors that impact
student learning. That the teacher is the key to student learning has long been validated by research and is
commonly accepted as a universal principle that impacts the quality of education. It certainly follows,
then, that faculty assessment with relevant feedback must become common practice in higher education in
order to ensure student learning. The peer-assessment program to be introduced was developed by two
senior faculty members and beta tested across a wide variety of institutions. The rubric used provides a
common vocabulary for discussing the important elements that impact student learning and also provides
a valid, fair, and reliable method for assessing instruction in a systematic way. The program provides an
excellent tool for new faculty who are just beginning their IHE teaching experience and for seasoned
faculty seeking relevant documentation for tenure and promotion.
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October 8 – Community Engagement (12-1 pm - UC 206)
Elissa Bakke, Assistant Director, Outreach and Engagement – Center for Applied Research & Economic
Development
Networking with a Purpose
This session, led by the Center for Applied Research and Economic Development, will provide fun and
engaging activities to allow senior and junior faculty across colleges and disciplines to meet and build
informal mentorships. Through a series of fun and engaging activities, participants will have an
opportunity to find common areas of interests, personal and professional.
October 22 - Pre-Tenure Promotion Meeting (12-1 pm - Traditions Lounge)
Scott Gordon, Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Evaluation Criteria for Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion
Faculty will learn more about the evaluation criteria and procedures for reappointment, tenure, and
promotion as it relates to teaching, scholarship and professional activities, and service.
October 22 - College Picnic – 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm (Education Lawn)
Scott Gordon, Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
College Picnic
Faculty will have the opportunity to socialize with others within the college. The deans will be cooking
your dinner.
October 29 –Open Meeting with the Dean (12-1 pm - Traditions Lounge)
Scott Gordon, Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Open Meeting
This is an open meeting for any and all faculty and staff of the Pott College to talk with and give feedback
to the Dean. Bring your thoughts, ideas, questions, and/or concerns about the College. Specific
conversation topics and directions will be decided by attendees.
November 12 –The IRB Approval Process (12 – 1 pm - UC 206)
Emily Lynn, Grant Administrator, Sponsored Projects & Research Administration
The Institutional Research Board Approval Process
Learn more about IRBNet, the web-based tool that helps researchers and the Office of Sponsored Projects
and Research Administration better manage protocol submission, modification and tracking
processes. All research studies submitted for review by the IRB (including exempt proposals, expedited
proposals, convened proposals and any modifications or renewals to already approved projects) must be
submitted electronically through IRBNet.
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Other Events
Meet with T & P Committee (Various Dates)
The mentee’s T & P Committee Chair will contact them to set-up a time to meet the committee members
and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Chair of Department and/or T & P Committee member Peer Evaluation (Various Dates)
The chair and/or T & P committee member will set-up a time with the mentee to complete a peer
evaluation of teaching. This may be complete fall, spring or both semesters. It is recommended this to
occur following the October 1st Ensuring Instructional Effectiveness Workshop.
Fall or Spring 2014 Semester - Mentor Lunch – TBD by Mentor/Protégé
Each mentor and mentee will determine a time to meet during the fall semester. The mentor will need to
set-up a time to pick-up the meal card in EDUC 1104 for lunch on the Dean.
October 4 - Intramurals – Cornhole Tourney
Join your colleagues and enjoy the fun of playing in a cornhole tournament.
October 18 – Intramurals – 4 x 4 Sand Volleyball
Join your colleagues and enjoy the fun of playing in a 4 x4 sand volleyball tournament.
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Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education
Mentor program
Spring 2015 Schedule of Events
Brownbag Luncheon Professional Development Sessions
February 11- Demystifying Community Engagement - 12-1 pm – UC 206)
Elissa Bakke, Assistant Director, Outreach and Engagement – Center for Applied Research & Economic
Development
Demystifying Community Engagement
This workshop, led by the Center for Applied Research and Economic Development (CARED), discusses
the scholarship of community engagement and on-campus and external resources available to support
faculty. Examples will be presented to give participants an overview of the variety of community
engagement activities underway at USI. Support for faculty and students offered through Outreach and
Engagement will be discussed.
February 18 – Tips from Tenured -Faculty Panel Discussion (12-1 pm - UC 206)
Gina Berridge (Teacher Education), Doris Mohr (Mathematics), Pryia Hewavitharanage (Chemistry),
Glenn Kissel (Engineering)
Tips on the Planning for Pre-Tenure Review, Promotion, and Tenure
Non-tenured faculty will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with faculty who have gone
through the tenure track process. This panel discussion is beneficial to new faculty and those approaching
promotion to Associate Professor. The panel will share their experiences, and tips that assisted them in
being successful throughout the tenure and promotion process.
March 4 – Tips from Tenured Faculty- Panel Discussion (12-1 pm – UC 206)
Edi Hardcastle (Biology), Cindy Deloney (Biology), Guoyuan Huang (Kinesiology & Sport), Evan
Miliam (Chemistry)
Tips on the Planning for Pre-Tenure Review, Promotion, and Tenure
Non-tenured faculty will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with faculty who have gone
through the tenure track process. This panel discussion is beneficial to new faculty and those approaching
promotion to Associate Professor. The panel will share their experiences, and tips that assisted them in
being successful throughout the tenure and promotion process.
April 1 – Advising Workshop (12-1 pm)
Keith Powers, Director of Advising & Resource Center
Brody Broshears, University Division
Pott College Advising Workshop
Topics will include concepts of academic advising, the Pott College Advising Handbook, academic
information (Core 39, Math placement, Science pre-requisites, teacher education), advising forms
(add/drop, later registration, change of academic program, closed course), MyUSI (Student Self Service
Information Menu), and DegreeWorks.
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April 15 – Mentor Debriefing Session – Snacks will be served
Scott Gordon, Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Glenna G. Bower, Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
How was the Program?
Faculty will provide feedback on the mentoring activities that took place during the 2014-2015 academic
year.
Other Events
Fall or Spring 2014 Semester - Mentor Lunch – TBD by Mentor/Protégé
Each mentor and mentee will determine a time to meet during the fall semester. The mentor will need to
set-up a time to pick-up the meal card in EDUC 1104 for lunch on the Dean
Chair of Department and/or T & P Committee member Peer Evaluation (Various Dates)
The chair and/or T & P committee member will set-up a time with the mentee to complete a peer
evaluation of teaching. This may be complete fall, spring or both semesters. It is recommended this to
occur following the October 1st Ensuring Instructional Effectiveness Workshop.