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[Aug. 18] CELT Teaching Symposium &/or [Aug. 19] SVPP New Faculty Orientation

Registrations are closed

Online registration for the CELT Teaching Symposium and New Faculty Orientation is now closed. ==> CELT Teaching Symposium: You may register ON-SITE before 7:45am on August 18, Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, Iowa State University. Download the materials from this direct link: https://iastate.box.com/isucts2015 ==> If you have questions about New Faculty Orientation please email svpp_events@iastate.edu - they are no longer accepting registration.

[Aug. 18] CELT Teaching Symposium &/or [Aug. 19] SVPP New Faculty Orientation

By Iowa State University

Location

Iowa State University

Scheman Building Ames, IA 50011

Description

CELT Teaching Symposium

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, Iowa State University

The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Teaching Symposium at Iowa State University will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 for new faculty and teaching assistants.

Symposium Goals

To learn about policies, practices and resources that effect teaching and learning at Iowa State University.
To become familiar with common student issues, successes and be able to guide students to various campus resources.
To discover the services, resources and development opportunities provided by CELT.

2015 Agendas*

Faculty Cohort - 175 Scheman Building, First Floor

7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - New Faculty Meet/Greet with Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 8:15 a.m. - Welcome
8:20 - 8:40 a.m. - "Look who's coming to your classroom... the ISU Student"
8:40 - 8:50 a.m. - Break
9:00 - 10:40 a.m. - Supporting and Encouraging Student Success (Each one of the Pre-Symposium Learning Modules will provide key information that will inform the new faculty cohort about how-to solve four case-based student scenarios)
10:40 - 11:00 a.m. - Meet/Greet with University Community Members & Break
11:00 a.m. - Noon - Preparing for the First Week of Class & The Next Phase of Faculty Development at Iowa State

Teaching Assistant (TA) Cohort - Registration Booth, First Floor Lobby

7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - will check-in at Registration Booth, First Floor Lobby
8:00 - 8:50 a.m. - Welcome and Large Group Activity to Prepare for the First Week of Class (Benton Auditorium, 1st Floor)
9:00 - 10:50 a.m. - Breakout Sessions (Each one of the Pre-Symposium Learning Modules will provide key information that will inform the TA cohort about how-to solve scenarios within their breakout groups)
11:00 a.m. - Noon - Panel: Questions & Answers with Seasoned Teaching Assistants (Large Group Activity, Benton Auditorium, 1st Floor)

*Agendas are tentative and will be finalized by August 1

Pre-Symposium Online Learning Modules

Prior to the symposium, new faculty and teaching assistants will engage in online learning modules pertinent to teaching at Iowa State University.

Each module will have a video component, an inventory of understanding, and supplemental resources. Topics to be covered:

Core Modules

Academic Integrity: The Role of Faculty
Academic Integrity: The Role of Judicial Affairs
“Did you know…” ISU policies
Teaching for Diverse Abilities and Learning Styles
Universal Design for Learning
Diversity & Inclusion: Promoting an Inclusive Learning Environment
Student Assistance and Outreach
Student Disability Resources
"Jill's Story": Academic Success Center
Classroom Management
Developing Your Course Objectives
Preparing for your First Week of Class
Best Practices for Syllabus

Essential Modules

Kick off your Course with the Library
Getting started with Blackboard Learn
Engaging International Students
Introduction to the U.S. Classroom

*Topics subject to change and will be available online before August 1

To access Pre-Symposium Learning Modules

You will need to register for a Net-ID (iastate email)) to log into Blackboard Learn. If you do not already have it you will want to create one with with your University-ID. To register for your Net-ID, you will need your University ID number (UID).

New Faculty will receive instructions on obtaining their University-ID in a welcome letter from Human Resources.
Graduate Students will receive instructions on obtaining their UID from the Office of Admissions upon accepting admission to Iowa State.

Your University ID is assigned to you when you receive an ID card (ISU Card). You may find your ID number on the front of your ID card or by logging in to AccessPlus with your social security number and clicking on “ISU IDs” on the AccessPlus homepage.

Registration is required for this event.

SVPP New Faculty Orientation

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 7:45 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Scheman Building, Iowa State Center, Iowa State University

All new tenured, tenure-eligible, and non-tenure-eligible faculty (assistant, associate, or full professors, lecturers, clinicians, and adjunct faculty hired since September 2014) attend an orientation specifically designed for them. The New Faculty Orientation gives new faculty the opportunity to meet with one another as well as with senior administrators at Iowa State. This day will include panel discussions with recently appointed junior faculty who will share their best practices to be successful at Iowa State, tips for your first year from the Dean(s) of your College, presentations on successful research programs and the importance of extension and outreach. Break-out sessions on the Ames community, flexible faculty policies, research funding, mentoring, and much more will be available to answer your questions and get you off to a great start. Senior Vice President and Provost Wickert will share his insight on what it means to be part of a land grant university. This day also provides new faculty with the opportunity to network and to socialize.