Lakers Ready
Division of Academic Affairs
September 5, 2023
Lakers Ready is sent by the Office of the Provost
to faculty and staff within the Division of Academic Affairs
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In this holiday week issue of Lakers Ready
- Laker to Laker: Message from the Provost
- Updates
- Events
- Important Dates and Links
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Laker to Laker: Message from the Provost
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Dear Colleagues,
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend with some unscheduled time.
In my own random reading wandering I came across this piece, On the Beauty and Necessity of Structures. I found it thought provoking and beautiful, so I am sharing it with all. I hope you find something useful or enlightening in it.
Fatma
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Active Shooter Educational Module
Following up on the August 17 e-mail from Provost Mili, this is a reminder that GVSU has created a new video and quiz on how to respond in active shooter situations. The module is available to all faculty and staff on Blackboard Ultra. All faculty are expected to have completed the module by this Friday, September 8. Deans will be notified of the status of faculty completion after that date. As of the end of August, 30.5% of faculty have completed the module. Thank you for spending time with the video and quiz. The video in the module, as well as an older video directed towards students, is available publicly on the Public Safety web site.
Active Learning Classrooms Feedback Request
The Academic Space Committee is still seeking your feedback about Active Learning Classrooms, especially as it pertains to building the 2024-2025 class schedule. The revised deadline to complete a brief Qualtrics survey is Wednesday, September 6. This is the same survey that was sent to all faculty by email on August 16.
MI-ACE Women's Network: Faculty Institutional Representative
The Michigan American Council on Education Women's Network (MI-ACE) is a professional network for Michigan women in higher education. GVSU has two MI-ACE Women's Network Institutional Representatives (IRs), one faculty and one staff; the faculty IR position is open. This professional development opportunity supports and provides gender equity, leadership development, and networking. IRs serve on the leadership team of the Women's Commission as advocacy co-chairs. See GVSU's MI-ACE website for more information. The selected faculty IR will receive a course reassigned time. To apply, send a letter of interest to wcommission@gvsu.edu by September 8.
Reassigned Time Report
Several years ago, the Office of the Provost agreed to a request from faculty governance to provide an annual report on faculty reassigned time. The latest report, for the 2022-2023 academic year, was published this summer and is available on the Office of the Provost website. Older reports also are available.
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Laker Club is Open
The Laker Club opened for fall semester on August 28 and is a place for faculty and staff to enjoy a meal and connect with colleagues. Buffet lunch is available Monday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for $10. When you visit the Laker Club September 11-14, enjoy a buy one, get one free deal. Complimentary snacks are available from 1:30-4:00 p.m.
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Tutoring and Reading Center New Location - Open House
The Tutoring and Reading Center has relocated to Henry Hall 112 on the Allendale Campus and will open for tutoring and academic support on Tuesday, September 5. Faculty and staff are invited to an open house to see the Center on Wednesday, September 6, from 9-11:00 a.m. Please come and enjoy coffee and breakfast pastries in our new location.
DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy - Fall 2023
Please join us on September 18, 2023 from 6-8:00 p.m. for our Fall Medical Ethics Colloquy focusing on Decision Making when Caring for Guarded Patients in Healthcare. More details and registration information are available on the Colloquy website.
Engage the Community at Energizing Our Weekend
The community, K-12 students, and their families are invited to join us for the Energizing Our Weekend Family Fun Event scheduled on November 4, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Participants at this free, drop-in event will experience hands-on learning, science presentations, and STEM activities related to renewable energy and sustainability. Faculty/staff interested in hosting a room should complete a presenter form at the Energizing Our World website by September 15.
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Important Dates and Links
Dates
9/22 - Cr/NC Deadline
10/9-13 - Mid-term Evaluations
10/22-24 - Fall Break - no classes / University open
11/10 - Withdraw with a "W" Deadline
11/22-26 - Thanksgiving Recess
12/9 - Commencement - 3:00 p.m., Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
12/9-16 - Exam week
Links
Lakers Ready - repository of this weekly newsletter and a link to submit content
Laker Family Network - repository of the monthly newsletter sent by the Division of Student Affairs to GVSU parents/supporters
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