Dear Faculty:
We have a quite a few events planned for you for this fall. We are excited to let you know that for every CFD event you attend you will have the opportunity to enter a raffle for the upcoming Lilly conference in San Diego in January (9th -11th). The conference theme this year is Teaching for Active and Engaged Learning. Please click here for more information. We will have 5 winners and you can increase your chances by attending more of our CFD events! The winners will have their conference registration and their hotel stay paid for. Also, don’t forget we are having our Grand Opening this month for the CFD! Details below.
There is a lot of buzz about AI around the university (and beyond). As such, we invite faculty to come together collaboratively and transparently to chat about AI in the CFD. We are holding some AI related conversations later this semester in the CFD (see below). We are always open to other ideas for engaging the topic of AI. If you would like to do some reading on AI there are several interesting articles on the Inside Higher Ed website.
Director of Teaching and Learning:
The CFD is soliciting applications for the position of Director for Teaching and Learning. The eligibility for the position is inclusive of both tenure-track and clinical faculty. Applications are invited before September 27th, 2024. Click here for more information.
A Short Stretchy Work Break brought to you by our Director of Scholarly and Creative Practice:
In our current work modes that are so computer-dependent and stationary, it is important not to forget about the body. This video guides you through a brief six-minute office stretch and tiny groove that can offer you some neck-down reconnection, a well-earned break, and a little fun. Close your office door and join Roz, our Director of Scholarly and Creative Practice for light physicality to two great songs by Tyla! The video offers both seated and standing movement. Click here to watch the video!
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Grand Opening of the CFD!
Tues. 9/17 from 3:00-5:00pm in UHall 3030
We are thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of the Center for Faculty Development! Please join us in celebration as we snack, socialize and toast to the new center! Hot and cold appetizers and wine will be provided. This is an open house format, so stop by anytime between 3:00 and 5:00. You won’t want to miss it!
RSVP by Friday, 9/13 (RSVP for this event is requested but not required…if you forget to RSVP please still join us)
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Wed. 9/18 from 4:00-5:30pm in UHall 3030: Engaging Students through Teaching Writing
Students’ classroom disengagement has been described by The Chronicle of Higher Ed recently as remaining at near “record levels,” attributable to “anxiety and lack of motivation,” and as teachers we’re all seeking new ways to address our students’ overall well-being as well as their investment in, performance during, and willingness to take intellectual risks in our classes. To address these challenges, a group of Rhetorical Arts and Writing Instructors, Bryan Wisch (English), John Young (English), William McClain (English), and Townsend Scholz (Core), will present and facilitate a workshop on student-centered learning, focusing on concrete methods of engaging students in the classroom through their writing. We offer practices and approaches to their written assignments via their attitudes and their thinking, meeting students where they’re at, addressing their apprehensiveness, and actively building their recognition of, familiarity with, and comfort towards the written task at hand, promoting the value of their individual written voice on the page for their growth.
RSVP by Monday 9/16
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Mon 9/23 at 2:30pm & Wed 10/16 at 12:30pm: LMU Faculty Discussion on AI
We've all been dealing with course policies related to AI, trying to figure out what's best for students in our disciplines. Yet, as faculty at LMU, our mission also compels us to consider the impact of Generative AI on the world beyond our classrooms. Join us for a conversation about the ethical considerations of AI. In our efforts to transform students into responsible global citizens, and in alignment with our commitment to Laudato Si, faculty are invited to discuss how academia (especially faculty at Jesuit institutions) can lead the way in transforming students to think broadly and critically about AI. In our discussion we will consider issues of copyright, bias in source material, unreliable output data, and the impact of AI on humans and our environment. Join members of various faculty committees (CET, ATC, AHRC, CTE FLC, & CIS) for a discussion centered on what we know, what we need/want to know more about, and how we want LMU to engage.
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Tues, 9/24 12- 1:30pm: Student Perspectives on In-Class Accommodations
This event will feature LMU students registered with DSS who will share their experiences with in-class accommodations. Led by Amanda Apgar (WGST and Faculty Fellow with The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy, and Innovation) a group of students will discuss positive and negative experiences, as well as what works, what doesn't, and what they wish their professors knew.
Lunch provided with RSVP by Friday, 9/20
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Wed, 9/25 12pm – 1:30pm: Navigate Academia with Help From the NCFDD
Come learn how to take advantage of LMU's institutional membership in the NCFDD (formerly the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity). Improve work/life balance, approach your career goals strategically, plan your time, and learn how you can navigate academia without losing your sense of self, sense of purpose, or your most-cherished goals! NCFDD Faculty Success Program alumna Prof. Amy Woodson-Boulton (History) will introduce you to the NCFDD's approach. Anyone with an @lmu.edu email address can use these resources and they can help faculty at all career stages!
Lunch provided with RSVP by Monday, 9/23
Look out for information about more events occurring this fall in our next newsletter in two weeks!
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Do you need individualized assistance or advice as you prepare for your Fall semester classes? Or do you just need a little break and a cup of coffee/tea and a snack? Please feel free to drop in during the following times next week to meet with one of our team.
Roz Le Blanc (Dance) Office Hours:
9:30-12:30pm on Mondays in the CFD, UNH 3000
11:30-2pm on Fridays by appointment (Zoom option available); Calendly link
Rebecca Sager (Sociology) Office Hours:
1-3:30pm on Tuesdays by appointment; Bookings link
2:30-5pm on Wednesdays in the CFD, UNH 3000
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Announcements & Partner Events
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Delphi Award for NTTF due 9/15.
The CTE is pleased to announce the new Non-Tenure-Track Faculty (NTTF) Professional Development Fund. NTTF and Part-Time Faculty are eligible to apply for up to $750 to support professional development opportunities. Applications are open and due by Sept 15 to cfd@lmu.edu. You can read more here.
Listen. Engage. Vote.
As part of LMU’s Strategic Plan, we are entrusted with the mission of fostering a new generation of ethical leaders capable of confronting the complex challenges of our global society. In light of the forthcoming 2024 elections, we recognize the need to prepare our students not only to participate but also to engage thoughtfully and responsibly in the electoral process. A cross-divisional workgroup was formed to address this need and gather the various resources, programs, and events related to the election. Please reference and share this link to stay up-to-date on election related happenings.
Tuesday, 9/17 from 5:30-7:00pm: The William H. Hannon Library’s Faculty Pub Night, will feature William Perez, professor of educational leadership and administration (School of Education). He will discuss his recent co-authored book, "Culturally Responsive Schooling for Indigenous Mexican Students." Find more info and RSVP here.
Fri. 9/27 from 10:00am on Zoom: Integrating Generative AI into Open Education Resources:
The library is hosting a workshop exploring the use of generative AI tools in teaching and learning. We will explore practical use cases, engage in learning activities, and collaborate with peers to investigate AI's potential to create more interactive, personalized, and effective educational experiences in the classroom. Please click here for more info.
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is offering several events this semester that may be of interest to faculty. Please click here for more information.
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You can always find information about past CFD events here.
Thank you for all you do!
Warmly,
Your Center for Faculty Development
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