August 2016 Faculty and Staff Development Opportunities[1]
Getting Ready for the New Academic Year - Thursday, August 18, 2016(HCC)
Registration for this day of activities is required; use this form to register.
8:30-9:00Welcome and Faculty Development in AY 2016-2017 (HCC, Digital Auditorium)
On May 11, 2016, more than 80 members of the faculty and staff joined together to discuss and explore directions for faculty development and support in the upcoming academic year. Since then, offices across campus have been working to make many of the ideas generated on this day come to life. During this brief opening session, you’ll hear about progress to date and what is yet to come.
9:00-11:15Keynote Address: Working and Communicating with Students with Mental HealthDisorders in the Postsecondary Environment(HCC, Digital Auditorium)
Students with mental health issues have dramatically increased on college campuses and faculty are increasingly wondering how to work with and appropriately support these students. Laura DiGalbo is a nationally recognized expert in psychiatric disabilities and post-secondary education who will lead this two hour-session. She is adjunct faculty in Counseling and Family Therapy graduate program at Central Connecticut State University.
This program is sponsored by: The Office of Disability Resources, the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Student Health Center, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Dean of Student Life, the Talley Counseling Center and the James FarmerMulticultural Center.
11:30-1:00 “UMW Talks”Collaboration and the Next Big Thing (over lunch)(HCC, Digital Auditorium)
Looking for partners on a new initiative? Desperate to share your big plans for the upcoming semester? These lunchtime presentationscontinue the tradition of brief TED-style talks by UMW faculty and staff related to teaching and learning. Consistent with the start of the new academic year, these brief presentations are designed to pick up on two themes: (1) “invitations to collaboration”and (2) the “upcoming semester.” Any member of the faculty and staff who wishes to issue a call for collaboration OR who seeks an audiencewith whom toshare their excitement aboutsomething they plan on implementing in the class room this fall is welcome to submit a talk proposal. Email Jeff McClurken () and Tim O’Donnell () with questions. Boxed lunches will be served to all who register in advance.
1:15-3:00Concurrent Sessions – Getting Ready for the New Year(HCC)
Thinking about teaching an online class? Need help preparing to make your course writing intensive? Would you like advice on adding oral communication assignments to your classes. How about drafting an FSEM proposal or creating an Honors designated course? Have your ever thought about connecting with the Center for International Education to create an educational opportunity abroad? These short sessions hosted by a wide range of offices across campus are designed to help you start the new year with the right answers (and hopefully a few new ideas).
2:00-5:00Safe Zone Training (HCC)
Safe Zone training is designed to educate members of the University community about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. The training will help to create a network of allies who, together with members of the LGBTQ community, work to create a community of safety and full inclusion for all its members. Level 1 training will provide an overview of terms, and understanding of gender vs. sexuality and issues facing our community. Level 2 (for those who have completed Level 1) will focus on current issues and interactive group work to develop skills in working with those who may seek a safe place. Training will be offered concurrently and each session is open to the first 25 to sign up.
This program is sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
[1]These programs and sessions were planned collaboratively by many offices and units across campus including: Academic Services, Center for Career and Professional Development, Center for International Education, Center for Honor Leadership and Service, Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation, Dean of Student Life, Division of Teaching and Learning Technologies, First Year Seminar Program, Honors Program, Office of Disability Resources, Residence Life, Speaking Center, Writing Center, University Libraries