Anti-Racism in PracticeFacilitated by Joanne Reeck with Clyde Wilson Pickett, M.Ed., Ed.D., Vice Chancellor, Diversity and Inclusion, University of Pittsburgh and Cornell L. Craig, MBA, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Hofstra University, New YorkThis second level training workshop is designed to expand individual intercultural competency development and add to the foundation of an anti-racist campus … Continue reading "Anti-Racism in Practice"

Faculty Tech Showcase Facilitated by the E-Learning Team (Bonnie Tensen, Jim Matthias, Eric Strom, Nathan Lind, Marilyn Wetterer, and Jenny Hanson)As with everything else this year, we have had to revise the annual Faculty Tech Showcase, but we have a great line-up of faculty who have volunteered to share how they have been using various learning … Continue reading "Faculty Tech Showcase"

Faculty Balance Project: FDC Proposal Faculty burn-out and a lack of work-life balance are an ongoing issue in academia (and maybe especially at Augsburg). The Faculty Development Committee (FDC) is in the early stages of working on strategies for supporting and protecting faculty well-being. Two members of the FDC will present the overall idea of … Continue reading "Faculty Balance Project: FDC Proposal"

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Keeping an Open Mind: The Benefits of Open Educational Resources Facilitated by Caroline Wack (with CTL Fellow, Jason Lukasik)In this session, learn about the many ways that Open Educational Resources (OER) can be used to create a more equitable, flexible, and sustainable education for students.

Guided Progressive Relaxation and Meditation Facilitated by Tara Mader and Victoria ManeevThis session will provide an opportunity for faculty to experience several techniques in guided relaxation that they can use in their teaching/professional lives or their personal lives. Come ready to take an hour for some self-care and relaxation. A follow-up session will be offered … Continue reading "Guided Progressive Relaxation and Meditation"

Portfolio Workshop for Review, Tenure, and Promotion: by invitation (however, anyone facing review would be more than welcome to attend to learn)This is a virtual workshop on preparing for institutional review-- third year, tenure, promotion and NTT. There are a number of candidates this cycle (6 for TYR and10 applying for tenure). We will structure … Continue reading "Portfolio Workshop for Review, Tenure, & Promotion"

Teaching Tech Troubleshooting Facilitated by the E-Learning Team (Bonnie Tensen, Jim Matthias, Eric Strom, Nathan Lind, Marilyn Wetterer, and Jenny Hanson)This past semester was a busy one with lots of remote learning. Do you have any questions/concerns/issues about ANY aspects of the learning technologies you were using? Why not drop in to this session and … Continue reading "Teaching Tech Troubleshooting"

Guided relaxation: Tools for the classroom Facilitated by Tara Mader and Victoria ManeevThis session is offered as a follow-up to the Guided Relaxation session. In this session we will provide tools and suggestions for how faculty can incorporate some of the techniques of mindfulness and relaxation into their classrooms. (CTL Room Host: Tara Mader)

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We're all excited to get back into the classroom next Fall (please!), but may have concerns regarding a continuing pandemic, vaccination requirements, etc. Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright will be facilitating this listening session to get a sense of what Augsburg teaching faculty and staff are (or are not) concerned about re: the upcoming Fall semester. This session … Continue reading "Faculty Discussion on COVID and Fall 2021"

Using Flipgrid to Have Fun While Learning! Facilitated by Lori Lohman and Soebin JangFlipgrid is a software program that can help you introduce new topics and stimulate learning in a unique and intriguing way. In this session, we will show you some of the work we have done with Flipgrid in our classes. (CTL Room … Continue reading "Using Flipgrid to have fun while learning!"

Additional Absences, Deadline Extensions, and Recording Lectures: Navigating Tricky Accommodations Facilitated by Kathy McGillivray and Cassie CharlesIn this workshop, we will outline important steps in implementing complex disability accommodations involving assignment extensions, attendance consideration, and recording of lectures. We will also look at inclusive design practices which can often eliminate the need for these types of … Continue reading "Additional Absences, Deadline Extensions, and Recording Lectures: Navigating Tricky Accommodations"

Online Resources for Student Mental Health and Wellness Spending time online can be anxiety provoking for students, but it can also be a potent source of help and guidance. There are many good online resources to help with anxiety, depression, and other signs of mental health problems. Online communities for people coping with mental health … Continue reading "Online Resources for Student Mental Health and Wellness"

Assessment Report: Progress and Next Steps Facilitated by Ben DenkingerThe results of this year’s assessment of Vocation in students’ General Education coursework are in, and they are RED HOT. But don’t fret keystone fans: we’ve got you covered with details on our initial steps to identify evidence of student achievement in keystone coursework. And for … Continue reading "Assessment Report: Progress and Next Steps"

INVITATION ONLY: Using APS for Annual Reports (Chairs/Directors invited, though not required, to attend)

CTL is joining Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Psychology Professor and member of Faculty Senate, to bring you Fellowship Fridays support sessions. All faculty members and teaching staff are invited to gather and share their experiences with teaching, learning, and advising in this strange new world. – we’ll trade ideas, advice, highs, lows, successes, and failures – or … Continue reading "Fellowship Friday"

CTL is joining Bridget Robinson-Riegler, Psychology Professor and member of Faculty Senate, to bring you Fellowship Fridays support sessions. All faculty members and teaching staff are invited to gather and share their experiences with teaching, learning, and advising in this strange new world. – we’ll trade ideas, advice, highs, lows, successes, and failures – or … Continue reading "Fellowship Friday"