Academic Year 2009-2010
Outline:
 Fall Convocation 2009
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January Workshop 2010
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Faculty Socialization Webinar

Mindfulness Education Initiative
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New & Non Tenured Faculty Luncheons and Celebrations
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PDR Café
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PDR Café II
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PDR Workshop – Scholarship & Professional Development
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PDR Workshop – Teaching, Advising & Student Development
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Student Assistance
Fall Convocation Workshop 2009
Tuesday, August 18
9:00 – 10:00
Fall Semester Opening Program and President’s Address
Ritsche Auditorium, Stewart Hall
Greetings from presidents/representatives of Student Government, Faculty
Association, AFSCMECouncil 5, MSUAASF, MAPE and MMA. Introduction of Devinder
M. Malhotra, VPAA & Craig Wruck VP of University Advancement.
Opening Address: President Earl H. Potter III
10:00 – 1:00
Campus Reception for New Provost & New Vice President
Theatre Lounge and Alumni Room, Atwood Center
11:30 – 12:45
Lunch on Your Own
Vendors: Garvey Commons, Einstein Bagels &
Subway in Atwood
11:30 – 1:00
President’s Luncheon for New Faculty, New MSUAASF and
New Administrators
Cascade Room, Atwood Center
1:00 – 4:30
College Meetings: Location Announced by College
Provost visits each college.
5:00 – 6:30
Provost’s Reception for New Faculty
Kiehle Art Gallery, Kiehle Hall
Wednesday, August 19
8:30 – 9:00
Continental Breakfast for Faculty and Staff
Ritsche Auditorium Lobby, Stewart Hall
9:00 – 10:00
Keynote Speaker: Robert Costanza, PhD
Ritsche Auditorium
10:00 – 10:45
Q/A with Robert Costanza
Ritsche Auditorium
10:45 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 12:15
CONCURRENT SESSIONS A
A-1
Sustainability in the Five Colleges: Teaching, Scholarship,
and Service
Voyageurs North
Faculty representing each of the colleges will share their experiences with using
themes of sustainability in their classroom, scholarly and service activities. There
will also be an opportunity to learn more about the activities of the Faculty Task
Force on Sustainability.
Facilitators: Mitch Bender, Julie Andrzejewski, Dennis Guster, Matthew
Goodwin & Chris Jazwinski
A-2
WW (Wikis and the Writing Center)
Granite Room
This session addresses writing skills in the context of Web 2.0 tools, namely a wiki.
Practical experience of collaboration between faculty and graduate students in
undergraduate environment are shared and opened for discussion.
Facilitators: Carol Mohrbacher & Plamen Miltenoff
A-3
What’s Hot in Technology?
Miller Center 207
Ever heard of Twitter? How about Doodle, Meebo, or Jing? Want to know what
“Cloud Computing” is all about? Join us for a look at what’s hot right now with
technology. We’ll explore a few types of web-based technologies and answer
questions about how you could use them at SCSU.
Facilitators: Casey Wagner, Mark Kotcho & Brad Grabham
A-4
Study Abroad Opportunities for Faculty
Glacier South
This session will focus on opportunities for faculty to lead short and long term study
abroad programs in a variety of locations around the world.
Facilitators: Merton Thompson, Fatemeh Zarghami, Marcia Thompson &
Jack McKenna
A-5
The CAT’s Meow – Using Classroom Assessment
Techniques to Enhance Learning
Voyageurs South
Instructors can use classroom assessment techniques (CATs) to find out what, how
much, and how well their students are learning. This session will define CATs,
discuss how to use CAT’s and will give examples of CATs that require a low to
medium level for faculty to prepare, students to respond, and faculty to analyze.
Facilitator: Marc Markell
12:15 – 1:15
President’s Sustainable Lunch (Lunch Buffet)
Catered by Sodexo with locally grown foods
Ballroom, Atwood Center
1:30 – 2:45
CONCURRENT SESSIONS B
B-1
Sustainable Campus: Stewardship of the Whole
Voyageurs North
B-2
Creating and Maintaining a Veterans Friendly Campus
Glacier South
SCSU has over 500 students who identify as veterans, military members
(current/prior). This session will focus on the lessons learned since Aug of 2006 on
creating a veterans friendly campus.
Facilitator: Laura Boden, Regional Coordinator & Don Pfeffer, Director
Higher Education Veterans Program
B-3
What have we learned? Student Learning in Racial
Issues Courses
Voyageurs South
A group of Racial Issues faculty will present four years of data from a Racial Issues
survey instrument with discussion to follow. Three areas will be the focus of the
analysis: student comprehension, attitudes and behaviors.
Facilitators: Michael Tripp, Kyoko Kishimoto, Luke Tripp, David Robinson,
Darlene St. Clair & Jeanne Lacourt.
B-4
Foundations of Excellence Phase I:
Strategies for Implementing the Recommendations
from the Self Study
Glacier North
As stated in the Foundations of Excellence Final Report, the implementation phase
of the project (= “Phase II”) formally begins with Fall Convocation 2009. The
purpose of these sessions is to widen the circle of discussion of the
recommendations produced by the Task Force by inviting all interested faculty/staff
to become informed about and contribute to the implementation process (N.B. The
FoE report will have been distributed to units campus wide prior to the beginning of
the fall semester).
Facilitators: Mike Gilbert & Dave Warne
B-5
Sustainable Energy: What is it?
Granite Room
This discussion will focus on the meaning of “sustainable energy;” why it is a
prerequisite for a healthy society and environmental sustainability, and its
implications for future generations. The discussion will also address energy sources
and strategies compatible with sustainable energy.
Facilitators: Tony Akubue
B-6
D2L QuickStart
Miller Center 218
This is a basic introduction to the Desire2Learn course management system
including an overview of tools, the structure and processes for D2L at SCSU,
resources for training and support, and a discussion with participants of their
specific needs, requests, and questions. If attendees plan to use the D2L system for
Fall 2009 courses, they should submit a Faculty Course Request, available at
http://huskynet.stcloudstate.edu/instructional/d2l/courserequest.asp.
Facilitator: Tom Hergert, Karen Thoms, Rich Josephson and Plamen
Miltenoff
3:00 – 4:30
President’s Reception Faculty & Staff Service Awards
Atwood Ballroom
Join President Potter and campus colleagues to recognize and thank dedicated
faculty and staff for their years of service.
Thursday, August 20
8:00 – 9:00
Budget Update
Voyageurs South
This session will provide the FY 09 preliminary yearend overview, the outcomes of
FY 10 planning and the beginning conversations regarding FY 2011 and 2012.
Facilitators: Steve Ludwig & Dan Gregory
8:30 – 10:45
NEW FACULTY Academic and Human Resources
Orientation, Part 1
Cascade Room
Facilitators: Dan Wildeson & Jeanne Duininck
9:00 – 10:45
C-1
CONCURRENT SESSIONS C
Important Shifts in University Policies:
A. Academic Probation and Suspension
B. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Ritsche Auditorium
Facilitators: Mitch Rubinstein, Jean Hoff, Steve Klepetar, Mike Sharp, Sue
Bayerl & Mike Uran
C-2
New Library Resources for All Faculty
Miller Center 207
This session will provide an update of the library’s online resources and services
that address the needs of faculty in their teaching and research.
Facilitators: Melissa Prescott, Robin Ewing, Cindy Gruwell & Jennifer Quinlan
C-3
Advising Student Organizations
Alumni Room
The session will clarify the role of student organization advisers, explain
benefits and rewards of advising, and share advising opportunities that
available. Seasoned student organization advisers will share their experiences
discuss how their efforts have contributed significantly to the growth
development of students through co-curricular activities.
Facilitators: Jessica Lauritsen & Matt Trombley
10:45 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 12:15
CONCURRENT SESSIONS D
the
are
and
and
D-1
General Education and Advising in a Year of Transition
Glacier South
This session will explain the current situation regarding general education at SCSU,
including a detailed look at the general education curriculum for this transitional
year.
Facilitators: Steve Klepetar & Mike Sharp
D-2
Teaching with Web 2.0 Tools
Glacier North
Use of Web 2.0 in education, introducing participants to the terminology, definitions
and concepts of Web 2.0 tools. Group-based work will include demonstration of how
Web 2.0 tools are applied in specific D2L class, followed by discussion about
advantages, disadvantages and the niche for Web 2.0 in the learning and teaching
process.
Facilitators: Jo Flanders & Plamen Miltenoff
D-3
Understanding & Teaching OUR First Year Students
Granite Room
Who are our new entering students? Where are these students intellectually upon
entering the university? And most importantly, how do we teach them? This panel
will discuss some answers to these questions, equipping participants with an
arsenal of tips for understanding and teaching first year students at SCSU.
Facilitators: Victoria Williams & Christine Metzo
D-4
Improving Teaching International Students at SCSU
Voyageurs South
The goals of this session will be to raise awareness about teaching and learning
issues in multicultural classrooms at SCSU as a catalyst for organizing university
wide conversations on improving teaching international students.
Facilitator: Nataliya Balabanova
D-5
Foundations of Excellence Phase II: Repeat and
Continue Discussion from Wed. B4
Voyageurs North
12:15 – 1:00
Lunch on your own
Vendors: Garvey Commons, Einstein Bagels, Pizza Hut &
Subway in Atwood
1:00 – 3:00
Department Meetings
3:00 – 4:30
Summary of Instructional Technology for All Faculty
Miller Center 218
This is a general overview of instructional technology resources, training, and
support available for faculty at SCSU. We’ll address access to resources, the range
of services available, and how to set up specific elements for classes, groups, and
individuals. We’ll also introduce technology resources for research and information
access through library services.
Facilitators: Rich Josephson, Brad Grabham and Mark Kotcho
3:00 – 4:30
LGBT & Allies Reception
Voyageurs North
Friday, August 21
8:00 – 11:30
Building Your Online Course with the Quality
Matters Rubric
Miller Center 207
This training will explore the Quality Matters Rubric and will provide you with the
framework that will allow you to build a quality online course. Participants in this
hands-on workshop will use the Quality Matters rubric to design their online course
and to develop a course development plan. This session will be of interest to
faculty, staff, and instructional designers, who are in the process of building an
online course. The purpose of this workshop is to provide suggestions and ideas
that participants can use when developing an online course.
Facilitators: Susan Erickstad (& Patty Aceves)
9:00 – 10:15
CONCURRENT SESSIONS E
E-1
Goal Setting & Teaching What should students know & be
able to do when they finish a course?
Voyageurs North
What should students know and be able to do when they finish a course? When
they graduate from SCSU? How do you decide where to focus? How do you
communicate this to students? We will examine research on faculty goal setting,
and then discuss ideas for classroom practice.
Facilitators: Nancy Mills & Geoffrey Tabakin
E-2
Assessment I CLA: Performance Tasks That Engage
Students in Critical Thinking
Voyageurs South
Are you interested in developing realistic problems in your discipline that require
your students to use higher order thinking skills such as critical thinking, analytic
reasoning, problem solving, and written communication? Learn the purpose and
process of the CLA Academy, a two-day workshop focused on curricular and
pedagogical work that complements institution wide assessment practices.
Facilitators: Sandra Johnson & Suzanne StanglErkens
E-3
Virtual World in Education
Glacier North
Second Life is one of the most prominent virtual world (VW) applications. Brief
history and description of what VWs are will be accompanied by a presentation of
an avatar’s behavior in Second Life. Going beyond a demonstration, the goal is to
spur a discussion about possible educational use of simulations and gaming in VW.
Facilitators: Kristian Twombly, Plamen Miltenoff, Adesegun Oyedele & Elaine
Davis
E-4
A Conversation about Vision for Community Engagement
Glacier South
This session is intended to present the work of the Community Engagement
Workgroup to a wider audience, and gather feedback. Goals of the session include:
To share a model for community engagement, to present information related to
community engagement, collected from internal and external audiences, during
Spring 2009 and to refine a vision for community engagement that is meaningful
across constituent groups and will help institutionalize a culture of engagement at
SCSU.
Facilitators: Isolde Mueller, Beth Knutson Kolodzne & Wanda Overland
E-5
Uni. wide Diversity Task Force Update and Discussion
Mississippi Room
The Diversity Task Force and Steering Committee have been meeting since
November 2008 to accomplish the President’s charge of creating a meaningful
Diversity Plan for SCSU. Join members of the Diversity Task Force for an update of
activities, efforts and progress toward a Diversity Plan at St. Cloud State University.
Facilitators: Jane Olsen & Shahzad Ahmad.
10:15 – 10:30
Break
10:00 – 1:00
CETL Café
Atwood Ballroom
Need a place to rest, have a cup of coffee or chat with fellow colleagues about the
day’s events? Well look no further. The CETL Café offers a quiet place amongst the
hustle and bustle to relax and collect your thoughts.
See you there!
10:00 – 1:00
Technology Safari
Atwood Ballroom
Come and discover new technologies in a unique, hands-on learning adventure.
SCSU faculty, staff and student technology naturalists will bravely guide you
through an exploration of new and emerging technologies being used in their
natural, academic habitat. This safari will lead you through ferocious smashups,
give you a bird’s eye-view of the virtual lab, swing through iTunes U and tour the
ever popular social networking exhibit. During feeding time, you might even catch a
glimpse of the Del.icio.us application, or use Adobe Connect to track activities in
faraway lands. Throughout the tour, you will have the opportunity to observe, ask
questions and try out any of the technologies at the zoo.
10:00 – 1:00
Campus Information Fair
Atwood Ballroom
What support services does St. Cloud State have to offer you? Come find out at the
campus information fair! Check out what your students will be up to this year at the
UPB & CSOLD booth, figure out where you can park at the Public Safety table or
learn how you can get involved with Volunteer Connections. All of these resources
and many more will be available for your questions.
10:30 – 12:00
IFO w/Rod Henry & Russ Stanton
Glacier South
10:30 – 11:45
CONCURRENT SESSIONS F
F-1
AntiRacist Pedagogy across the Curriculum
Glacier North
Facilitators: Debra Leigh
F-2
Social Networking and Education
Voyageurs South
The session is geared to audience from beginners to advanced users of
networking applications. The first and underlying theme is to overview
networking applications beyond Facebook and MySpace. The second and
important theme is to share among participants methods of using
applications as educational tools or in education.
Facilitator: Plamen Miltenoff
F-3
social
social
more
these
The State of Technology Vision and Management at SCSU
Mississippi Room
This session is designed with two purposes in mind: 1) to provide an update on
where we are with Technology Planning at SCSU by addressing the following: where
we have been and where we are going; an updated version of elements of our
vision, and the results of technology visioning sessions; 2) to allow for further
interaction about the technology vision.
Facilitators: Judy Kilborn and Phil Thorson
F-4
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES Human Resources
Voyageurs North
Facilitators: Jeanne Duininck
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch on your own
Vendors: Garvey Commons, Einstein Bagels &
Subway in Atwood
1:00 – 3:00
NEW FACULTY Academic Orientation, Part II
Voyageurs North
Facilitators: Dan Wildeson
1:00 – 2:15
CONCURRENT SESSIONS G
G-1
Internal and External Funding
Mississippi Room
A brief overview will be provided related to internal sources of funding for research
and scholarly activities. In addition, we will review how to find external funding
sources, proposal development and the services available through Sponsored
Programs followed by an interactive discussion related to external grants and
contracts.
Facilitators: Linda Donnay & Drew Daak
G-2
Assessment II: Linking Course Level Assessment of
Student Learning to Program Assessment
Glacier North
College teachers devote considerable effort to evaluating student work in their
courses. This rich source of information about student learning often is insufficiently
utilized for program level assessment. This workshop will help participants design
course materials that can be used to assess student learning at both the course and
program levels.
Facilitators: Joe Melcher, G.N. Rangamani & Sandy Johnson
G-3
Web 2.0 Security: What we should know & should not do
Voyageurs South
The session is geared to audience from beginners to advanced users and
concentrates on the issues of Internet security. The transition from Web 1.0 to Web
2.0 applications is accompanied by a proliferation of Internet scams and security
breaches. Some basic Internet security ideas are offered.
Facilitators: Tirthankar Ghosh, Plamen Miltenoff & Darrin Printy
G-4
What Can the Academic Learning Center Do for You?
Granite Room
Do your students take good notes, understand texts, and adequately prepare for
tests? If not, we can help. The ALC offers academic support for students and works
with faculty to support the success of students. This session discusses services
provided, including tutoring, study skills advice, presentations tailored to your
classes’ needs.
Facilitators: Victoria Williams, Nancy Mills, Cari Kenner & Deborah Biorn
G-5
Supporting Victims of Crime in Your Classroom
Oak Room
Learn about appropriate referrals both on and off campus, what you can do to
contribute to their recovery and success, when it is time to encourage a student to
take time away from the university and safety issues you may need to consider for
your classroom. This session will also cover the state and federal laws university
personnel and faculty must follow when a student tells you they have experienced a
sexual assault or are dealing with dating violence or stalking.
Facilitators: Lee LaDue & Sheila Johnson
2:15 – 2:30
Break
2:30 – 3:45
CONCURRENT SESSIONS H
H-1
Accommodations for Students During Internships
and Clinical Placements: Defining Responsibilities
Voyageurs South
The Office of Clinical Experiences in the College of Education worked with Student
Disability Services during Spring semester of 2009 to develop a structure to
accommodate students with disabilities in of campus placements for field
experiences and student teaching. This session will focus on modifying this
structure to meet the needs of other SCSU Colleges and departments when placing
students off campus.
Facilitators: Owen Zimpel & Fran Umerski
H-2
Access Campus Software with Virtual Lab
Granite Room
Join us for an overview of SCSU’s Virtual Lab, a tool that allows you to access SCSU
software applications from any computer with an Internet connection, without
installing the software on that computer. Additionally, we will provide updates on
other new technology coming to SCSU, such as Windows Vista in some classrooms
and labs, Internet Explorer 8, and more.
Facilitators: Casey Wagner & Mark Kotcho
H-3
Emergency Planning at St. Cloud State University
Glacier South
SCSU has been consistently engaged in safety planning by incorporating lessons
learned from recent crises elsewhere in our communications, security procedures,
programming, services, and planning. This session will be an opportunity to discuss
existing and developing procedures ranging from the Star Alert emergency text
messaging program, resources for faculty and staff concerns about students in
distress, to an update on our planning on the H1N1 flu virus to planning for largescale emergencies.
Facilitators: Mike Gillilan, Loren Boone, Miles Heckendorn III, Joe
Teff, John Eggers & Brent Nielsen
H-4
H-5
Foundations of Excellence Phase II: Continued
Discussions & Reception
Ballroom
The Bush Foundation’s Teacher Preparation Initiative
Glacier North
If you could wave your magic wand, what would education look like? This session
will provide participants with an overview of the Bush Foundation’s Teacher
Preparation Initiative (TPI), including partner institutions, guiding principles and
targeted elements. An open forum will follow the formal presentation to solicit
participant feedback.
Facilitators: Kathleen Ofstedal, Becky Krystyniak, Kyle Ward, Jan Frank,
Glen Palm, Kathy Dahlberg & Raymond Phillipot
January Workshop 2010
Tuesday, January 5
9:00 - 10:15
CONCURRENT SESSIONS A
A-1
Spring Forest Qigong in the Classroom
Oak Room
Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) is a simple, efficient method for helping you heal
physical and emotional pain and enhance the quality of your life and the lives of
others. Participants will learn three exercises that may start the process to full
physical, mental and spiritual health.
Facilitator: Jerry Wellik
A-2
Answers to Good Questions: Using SCSU’s “Nessie”
Findings
Granite Room
The National Survey of student Engagement (NSSE, or “Nessie”) is among the most
important research projects in American higher education. Based on the vast
research literature on college student outcomes, the Nessie “asks the right
questions.” We will focus on findings from the five biennial administrations at SCSU.
Facilitator: Kim Oren
A-3
Improving Assessment & Student Learning at the
Program Level: Results of Projects funded by 2008-09
Assessment Grants
Glacier South
Recipients of 2008-09 assessment grants will describe how the grants have led to
program improvements or improvements in the assessment of student learning.
The panelists will focus especially on what they think will be of interest or value to
other departments. There will be time for questions and discussion.
Facilitators: Jim Sherohman, Choonkyong Kim, James Robinson, Margaret
Patridge, Judith Dorn, Shannon Olson, William Cook, Matthew
Julius, Sandra Williams, Marcia Thompson and Chris Inkster
10:15 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:45
CONCURRENT SESSIONS B
B-1
Multimedia, Interactivity & Learning Objects:
Streamlining Web 2.0 activities on campus
Granite Room
Are you using and Web-based multimedia and interactive exercises in your class?
Are those learning objects created by you or “borrowed”? Please come to this open
discussion to discuss and exchange of and other similar opportunities for creating
SCSU learning objects repository.
Facilitators: Judy Kilborn, Keith Ewing and Plamen Miltenoff
B-2
Submitting a Course to the New SCSU General Education
Program
Glacier South
This workshop with members of the SCSU General Education Committee and
University Assessment will focus on practical issues of completing the curriculum
proposal for including in the SCSU Liberal Education Program. Discussion and
hands-on practice in writing course outlines and student learning outcomes for a
curriculum proposal. Participants are encouraged to bring course curriculum
proposals and drafts of curriculum paperwork for General Education for specific
courses.
Facilitator: Paula Tompkins, Jeanne Anderson, Carolyn Hartz, Maureen
Tubbiola, Mary Clifford, Aref Hassan, Cindy Gruwell, Geoffrey
Tabakin and Joe Melcher
B-3
Learning Assistants: Supporting Student Learning in
Large Sections of Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics
Courses
Glacier North
The Chemistry, Mathematics, and Statistics departments employ Learning
Assistants (LAs) to enhance learning by shifting students from a passive, notetaking role to an active, engaged role, especially in large auditorium sections. The
panel will discuss the roles of LAs and the impact of LAs on student learning in their
respective classes.
Facilitator: Sonja L Goerdt, Sandra Johnson, Bishnu Naraine, Laura Sathers,
Rebecca Krystyniak and Michael Dvorak
B-4
The Mind/Body/Spirit Approach to Integrated
Student Learning
Oak Room
This Roundtable discussion will offer faculty who are interested in the
mind/body/spirit connection to share ideas about how they are integrating that
approach in their pedagogy. We will discuss how mindfulness, meditation, and other
practices can enhance our existing learning strategies. By coming together in this
discussion,
we
will
also
brainstorm
possible
collaborative
efforts.
Facilitator: Beth Berila, Niloufer Merchant, Jerry Wellik
12:00 - 1:30
Lunch on your own
Vendors available: Garvey Commons, Einstein Bagels, and
Subway in Atwood
12:00 - 1:30
Assessment Luncheon: Invitation Only
Voyageurs Room, Atwood Center
12:00 – 1:30
CETL New and Non-tenured Faculty Luncheon Cascade
Room, Atwood Center
1:45 – 3:00
CONCURRENT SESSIONS C
C-1
Assessing Student Performance: Creating and
Implementing Rubrics
Granite Room
Has a student ever said to you regarding an assignment, “But, I didn’t know what
you wanted!” or “Why did her paper get an ‘A’ and mine a ‘C?’” This session will
inform how instructors can create rubrics (scoring tools) as a means of assessing
student performance.
Facilitators: Suzanne Stangl-Erkens, Sandra Johnson, Carol Gaumnitz and
Marcelyn J. Smale
C-2
Bullying or Mobbing in the Workplace
Glacier South
One does not equate bullying or mobbing with academia. This session will define
both bullying and mobbing and the differences between each of these situations.
Strategies for individuals and institutions in dealing with both bullying and mobbing
will be addressed.
Facilitator: Susan Motin
C-3
A Continuing Conversation about Our Goals for Our
Students: What should students know and be able to do
when they finish our classes?
Glacier North
What should students have learned when they finish a course? When they
graduate? Ours goals reach beyond the content of the next test. How do you decide
where to focus? How do you communicate this to students? This is a recurring
theme in our teaching. Please join this ongoing conversation.
Facilitators: Nancy Mills and Geoffrey Tabakin
C-4
Facilitation of Online Learning: Discussion of Hand-on
Methods and Strategies
Miller Center 206
Do you teach or intend to teach an online class? Please join us for a discussion on
facilitation of online learning, roles of the learners and instructors, techniques for
engagement, retention and assessment. Novices and seasoned instructors
welcome.
Facilitator: Plamen Miltenoff
3:00- 3:15
BREAK
3:15 - 4:30
CONCURRENT SESSIONS D
D-1
Uses for iTouch in an Academic Environment
Glacier North
Just two and a half years ago, Apple Computer introduced the Apple iTouch. Since
then many other companies have introduced products to compete with the iTouch.
This session will focus on what devices like the iTouch can do for you in terms of
productivity and to support your classes. They will also discuss their decision
making process in the choosing of the iTouch vs. other similar products.
Facilitators: Rich Josephson, Greg Jorgensen, Mary Shrode & Karin Duncan
D-2
Funding Research and Scholarship
Oak Room
A brief overview will be provided related to internal sources of funding for research
and scholarly activities. In addition, we will discuss external funding sources,
proposal development and post-award services available through Sponsored
Programs followed by an interactive open-discussion relating to questions posed by
participants.
Facilitators: Jodi Kuznia and Drew Daak
D-3
What can the Academic Learning Center Do for You?
Granite Room
Do your students take good notes, understand texts, adequately prepare for tests?
If not, we can help. The ALC offers academic support for students and works with
faculty to support the success of students. This session discusses services provided;
including tutoring, study skills advice, presentations tailored to your classes’ needs.
Facilitators: Victoria Williams, Nancy Mills, Cari Kenner and Deborah Biorn
3:30 – 4:15
CETL Reception for SCSU Office Administrative Assistants
Cascade Room, Atwood Center
6:30 – 8:30
“Celebrating our Community Partners: Moving forward”
Cascade Room, Atwood Center
Facilitator: Nadinne Cruz, Independent Consultant, Former Director, Haas
Center for Public Service, Stanford University
Wednesday, January 6
8:00 – 8:30
CETL Continental Breakfast
Ballroom, Atwood Center
8:30 – 10:30
Keynote Panel: “A Vision for Community Engagement”
The members of the panel will describe their vision of community engagement
between SCSU and the surrounding community, their ideas, their purposes, their
definitions, with respect to their position. Their personal experiences in this area
will serve as a context for and illustration of their vision.
We expect the panel will represent multiple perspectives:
 President Earl H. Potter will share the perspective of the University as a
whole in the context of the strategic thrust of the University and the
emergent academic identity,
 Mayor Dave Kleis will present the perspective of the City of St. Cloud,
 Ms. Noreen Dunnells will bring in her vision from the vantage point of nonprofit organizations working with the people on the ground,
 Mr. Brian Myres will discuss his perspective from the business world,
 Dr. Tracy Ore, will present the academic perspective in terms of what it
would mean for our work as faculty,
 Nadinne Cruz’s remarks will address the questions: how is civic engagement,
in the context of campus-community partnerships, conceptualized and
expressed in higher education today? How can we respect, honor, and
strengthen civic engagement across differences of roles, perspectives, and
actions? Why is this important and urgent?
Moderator: Nadinne Cruz
Panelists: President Earl H. Potter III, Mayor Dave Kleis, Brian Myres
(ING Direct), Noreen Dunnells (United Way), Dr. Tracy Ore
Watch this presentation: Streaming Video
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 - 12:00
CONCURRENT SESSIONS E
E-1
The CAT’s Meow Using Classroom Assessment Techniques
to Enhance Learning
Granite Room
Instructors can use classroom assessment techniques (CATs) to find out what, how
much, and how well their students are learning. This session will define CATs,
discuss how to use CATs, and will give examples of CATs that require a low to
medium level for faculty to prepare, students to respond, and faculty to analyze.
Facilitator: Marc Markell
E-2
Using Assessment Data to Improve Your Program
Glacier South
Has your program had difficulty translating assessment results into program
changes and improved student learning? If so, this workshop may help you move to
the next level. Come with a problem. Most of the time will be devoted to addressing
the
problems
brought
to
the
session
by
workshop
participants.
Facilitators: Jim Sherohman and Sandra Johnson
E-3
Second Life (Virtual Worlds)
Voyageurs North
Second Life is one of the most prominent virtual world (VW) applications. Brief
history and description of what VWs are will be accompanied by a presentation of
an avatar’s behavior in Second Life. Going beyond a demonstration, the goal is to
spur a discussion about possible educational use of simulations and gaming in VW.
Facilitator: Adesegun Oyedele, Plamen Miltenoff and Elaine Davis
E-4
Introduction to Service-Learning: The Basics of Teaching
for Community Engagement (Bring your syllabi!)
Cascade Room - Atwood Center
Bring your syllabi and/or brainstorms for course revisions and new classes! This is
an interactive workshop to engage in vigorous (and, hopefully, fun!) discussion to
introduce the “big picture” of “engaged pedagogies” as a foundation for the “howto’s” of service-learning. We will begin this session with a philosophical overview
by jumping right into the thicket of conundrums and challenges regarding
community engagement. On one hand, critics of service-learning have expressed
disappointment that “service” does not necessarily lead to political action (as one
form of civic engagement). On the other hand, others criticize faculty precisely for
being “too political,” and prefer that “engagement” avoid partisan politics—in other
words, that civic engagement be limited to community service. What do we think
about this debate? What should we do? Nadinne suggests there is no “one, right
answer” to these questions, but that how one answers these questions ought to
shape
the
design
of
one’s
teaching
for
community
engagement.
Suggested short reading in advance of the workshop, available as pdf copy:
http://www.democraticdialogue.com/DDpdfs/WestheimerKahnePS.pdf
Facilitator: Nadinne Cruz
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch on your own
Vendors available:
Garvey Commons, Einstein Bagels, and Subway in Atwood
1:15 - 2:30
CONCURRENT SESSIONS F
F-1
From Active Duty to Classroom: The Veteran in
Our Classroom
Granite Room
Military personnel are returning from active duty (both combat and non-combat
roles) and enrolling on our campuses. They bring a new and different diversity to
the classroom – military veteran. What benefits do the veterans bring to the
classroom, what challenges or special needs? How can faculty help the transition?
Facilitator: Karen Thoms
F-2
Web 2.0 Communication among Faculty & Students
Glacier North
Do you use or are you contemplating the use of Web 2.0 tools to communicate with
your students? Are you interested in integrating Web 2.0 applications to enhance
your students’ learning performance and outcome? Please join an open discussion
of how to strengthen communications among faculty and students.
Facilitators: Plamen Miltenoff, May Yuan and Jason He
2:30 – 2:45
Break
2:45 – 4:00
CONCURRENT SESSIONS G
G-1
Teaching in the Honors Program
Glacier South
The University Honors Program offers faculty and opportunity to teach a topic about
which you are passionate, perhaps one that doesn’t fit into “regular” schedule for
your department. Honors courses are all general education. You can be creative and
imaginative in how you approach the topic. Courses with diversity and gender
application are particularly appropriate. Honors students are bright, challenging and
eager to learn. Your class would be no more than 20 students. Come learn why and
how to offer an honors class at SCSU.
Facilitator: Gretchen Tiberghien
G-2
Advising Student Organizations
Glacier North
This session will clarify the role of student organizations advisers, explain the
benefits and rewards of advising, and share advising opportunities that are
available. Seasoned student organization advisers will share their experiences and
discuss how their efforts have contributed significantly to the growth and
development
of
students
through
co-curricular
activities.
Facilitators: Jessica Lauritsen and Matt Trombley
G-3
On-line Workshops, and Conferences:
Benefits and Challenges
Oak Room
This roundtable discussion is about the benefits and challenges of on-line
workshops and conferences. Participants will be invited to share their experiences
with general as well as discipline-specific on-line conferences. Discussion will
explore the potential for hosting an on-line conference at St. Cloud State University,
as
well
as
identify
appealing
topics
of
universal
interest.
Facilitators: Elena Kurinski and Tim Baker
Thursday, January 7
8:30 - 9:00
Coffee for Faculty and Staff
Ritsche Lobby, Stewart Hall
9:00 - 10:15
Spring Semester Presidents Address
10:15-10:30
Break
10:30 - 12:30
College Meetings
12:30 - 1:00
Lunch on your own
Vendors available: Garvey Commons, Einstein Bagels,
and Subway in Atwood
1:00 - 3:00
Department Meetings
Friday, January 8
9:00 - 10:15
CONCURRENT SESSIONS H
H-1
Desire2Learn QuickStart
Miller Center 207
This will be a basic overview of the Desire2Learn course management system,
intended for new users. We will introduce and describe the tools and how the
system works in the SCSU context. We recommended that participants request at
least
one
D2L
course
before
attending
this
workshop.
Facilitators: Tom Hergert, Brad Busse and Rich Josephson
H-2
Contribute Users Group
Miller Center 218
Are you using Contribute software to edit a SCSU Web site? Do you have questions
about writing for the Web, laying out content on a page, or what others are
incorporating into their Web sites? This round table discussion will focus on sharing
best practices for maintaining your Web site in addition to answering any questions
you might have about using Contribute.
Facilitators: Sara Grachek, Greg Jorgensen and Jeff Wood
10:15 – 10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:45
CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
I-1
Your Multimedia Content
Miller Center 206
Do you want to get your video or audio content online, but don’t know if you should
be using streaming video, YouTube, Flash, podcasting or iTunes? We will talk about
the various options available at SCSU, highlight best practices and outline potential
problems.
Facilitators: Mark Monn, Karin Duncan and Rich Josephson
I-2
Using D2L for Evaluations: How to save time and paper,
and get better feedback from your students
Miller Center 207
Participants will learn how to create a simple evaluation in D2L, and how to process
the spreadsheet output into an easy-to-read summary. Participants will learn how
to increase participation from students, how to achieve both anonymity and
accountability, and how the quality of their student comments will likely increase.
Facilitator: David Switzer
I-3
The New, the Improved e-folio MN
Miller Center 218
eFolioMinnesota™, a Web-based portfolio designed to help students and
professionals create a living showcase of their education, career, and personal
achievements. All Minnesota residents can use eFolioMinnesota FREE OF CHARGE to
reach career and education goals. Join an IMS team to set up your e-folio or see
student use potential.
Facilitators: Karen Thoms and Brad Busse
I-4
Campus Comprehensive Plan Review
Glacier South
Highlights of the 95% complete St. Cloud State University Campus Comprehensive
Plan. Key findings will be presented and corresponding campus priorities and
initiatives for future facilities and land use.
Facilitators: Steven Ludwig & William Hickey
11:45 - 1:00
Lunch on your own
Vendors available: Garvey Commons, Einstein Bagels,
and Subway in Atwood
1:00 - 2:15
CONCURRENT SESSIONS J
J-1
Enriching Online Student Discussions
Miller Center 206
We will explore use of online discussion in hybrid and fully online courses. We will
look at structures, strategies, and techniques to build, use and assess class and
small group discussions. Attributes of D2L Discussion tools will illustrate ideas and
practices.
Facilitators: Tom Hergert, Brad Busse and Plamen Miltenoff
J-2
CATME: Tool for Creating/Evaluating Student Teams
Miller Center 207
CATME assists instructors in creating effective student teams and evaluating
individual performance with in those teams. This seminar describes the free online
system,
shows
sample
output
and
gives
suggestions
for
usage.
Facilitator: Nancy Sundheim
2:15 - 2:30
BREAK
2:30 - 3:45
CONCURRENT SESSIONS K
K-1
Why Re-invent the Wheel? Modify Your PowerPoint
Presentation for Poster Sessions!
Miller Center 206
This session will demonstrate and suggest simple ways for faculty and staff to
convert PowerPoint presentations into material for conference poster session. Bring
your questions and ideas!
Facilitator: Mary Shrode
K-2
RefWorks
Miller Center 207
RefWorks is a Web-based bibliographic management program, available to all SCSU
faculty, staff, and students that allow individuals to download citations and to
create and store personal databases of research. Through RefWorks, one can
manage references and create bibliographies in over 250 citation styles. This
session will cover creating a RefWorks account, importing data from library catalogs
and databases, organizing references with folders, and sharing RefWorks accounts
to enhance collaboration.
Facilitators: Michael Gorman and Melissa Prescott
K-3
E-Conferencing Tools: Past, Present and Future
Miller Center 218
Learn about alternatives to the e-conferencing tool “by default”: Adobe Connect.
Experience hands-on test-drive with “Elluminate,” and muse over “free” choices,
such as Skype 4.0, DimDim etc. This is not a “sale” workshop; the goal is to spur
discussions over who does and how are made decisions over adoption of technology
on campus.
Facilitator: Plamen Miltenoff
3:00 – 4:15
Campus Comprehensive Plan Review
Glacier South
Highlights of the 95% complete St. Cloud State University Campus Comprehensive
Plan. Key findings will be presented and corresponding campus priorities and
initiatives for future facilities and land use.
Facilitators: Steven Ludwig & William Hickey
CETL Book Talks
October
Tuesday, October 27,
12:00 – 1:00
Cascade Room
Decolonizing the Mind and Moving the Center
Facilitators:
Eddah Mutua-Kombo and Ettien Koffi
November
Friday, November 13,
12:00 – 1:00
Cascade Room
Bullying in the Workplace
Facilitators: John Hoover and Susan Motin
March
Wednesday, March 3
In Praise of Slowness
Facilitators: Fred Hill
12:00 – 1:00
Cascade Room
Wednesday, March 24
12:00 – 1:00
We Will Have Gained Ourselves
Facilitators: Mumbi Mwangi
Other events
Faculty Socialization Webinar
Friday, April 16, 2010
Miller Center Auditorium
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Mindfulness Education Initiative
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Mississippi Room
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
New & Non Tenured Faculty Luncheons and Celebrations
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Cascade Room
12:00 Noon
Friday, April 23, 2010
Cascade Room
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
PDR Café
Friday, April 9, 2010
Alumni Room
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
PDR Café II
Thursday, April 22, 2010
PDR Workshop – Scholarship & Professional Development
PDR Workshop – Teaching, Advising & Student Development
Student Assistance
Cascade Room