Dear Faculty:
Thank you to those of you who have attended our listening sessions. We have enjoyed talking with you and hearing your ideas for the Center for Faculty Development! We truly appreciate the time you have devoted to shaping the CFD. We have one more upcoming listening session. You can find details below.
We want to remind you that for every CFD event you attend this semester 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.
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD):
Did you know that you have free access to professional development tools designed to help you with strategic planning, productivity, healthy relationships, and work-life balance? LMU has an institutional membership to the NCFDD. Please click here to sign-up and/or attend our upcoming workshop on NCFDD resources on 9/25 (more information below).
Note: NCFDD has an upcoming writing challenge. Registration ends Sept 27.
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.
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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.
RSVP for our October session here.
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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 Monday, 9/23 at 5pm.
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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
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Fri, 10/4 9am – 11am: Difficult Conversations
This training session explores how we manage conflict and difficult conversations. Participants can build their skills and knowledge about how to navigate a variety of situations, and think through their own conflict styles and their individual tendencies that might inhibit more productive engagement. This training session has been conducted across the globe with peace-builders, public leaders, and academics from more than twenty countries. This session will be led by Brie Loskota--- a visiting scholar at the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame and a consultant for government agencies, foundations, and universities on strategy, program development, and evaluation. Space is limited for this workshop.
Breakfast provided with RSVP by 5pm on Wednesday, 10/2
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Wed, 10/9 12:00 – 1:30pm in Uhall 3030: Listening Session (in-person)
As we launch the new Center for Faculty Development we want to hear what you need from us! We invite you to come share your ideas with us and to help shape the direction of the CFD. We will provide lunch from Ayara Thai Cuisine. We will also have a raffle and prizes! Even if you can only stay for part of the time, please stop by! This is our 3rd and final listening session this semester. However, if you have suggestion for us and were not able to make any of our listening sessions please feel free to contact a member of our team.
Lunch provided with RSVP by Monday, 10/7
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Tues, 10/22 12:00 – 1:30pm in Uhall 3030: Supporting Students & Faculty during Socio-political Transformation
This workshop will focus on the needs of students and faculty as we all engage with global and national topics that continue to impact our communities, including the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Dr. Chin Goosby (General Education) will present strategies for facilitating discussions, along with an overview of the Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) process at LMU.
Lunch provided with RSVP by Monday, 10/21
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Weekly Virtual Writing Group
Join us for a (mostly) weekly, virtually writing group this fall! We will meet on Zoom on Fridays in September, October, and November, 9:30am to 11:00am. There is no registration required—simply join by using this link! You are welcome to one, some, or all of the sessions listed below (barring any illnesses or emergencies). If you have any questions or concerns, please email CFD Faculty Associate, Sarah Adeyinka-Skold (sarah.adeyinka-skold@lmu.edu).
September
Friday, 9/13
Friday, 9/20
Friday, 9/27
October
Friday, 10/4
Friday, 10/18
November
Friday, 11/1
Friday, 11/8
Friday, 11/22
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Writing Retreats
All LMU faculty are invited to the Autumn Day Writing Retreat on October 11th (8:30am to 4:30pm) at the Collins Center. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. All you need is your laptop and any work you want to complete. To register, please complete this brief form. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, please email CFD Faculty Associate, Sarah Adeyinka-Skold (sarah.adeyinka-skold@lmu.edu).
Join us for our last writing retreat of the semester! All faculty are invited to the Fall Semester Writing Retreat on Wednesday, December 11th (8:30am to 4:30pm) at St. Robert's Auditorium. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. All you need is your laptop and any work you want to complete. To register, please complete this brief form. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, please email CFD Faculty Associate, Sarah Adeyinka-Skold (sarah.adeyinka-skold@lmu.edu).
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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Sweet Treats @ Wellness Wednesdays
All faculty and librarians are invited to join the Office of Faculty Development (OFD) on October 9th on the lawn in front of St. Rob’s Auditorium from 12-1:30pm. Grab your lunch from the Wellness Wednesday vendors and we will provide cold beverages, sweet treats, and fresh fruit. Please RSVP so that we can get an approximate headcount for sweet treats and to indicate if you prefer a vegan or gluten-free sweet treat. If you don’t RSVP, you can still feel free to stop by.
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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.
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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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Sat, 9/21 - Sat, 12/7: The Laband Art Gallery - Survival Strategies: Teaching Artists at LMU
The Laband Art Gallery is very pleased to present the exhibition Survival Strategies: Teaching Artists at LMU. This show includes twenty-four members of the Studio Arts faculty who are practicing visual artists. Their work ranges in media from watercolor and oil painting to ceramics, video, design, sculpture, photography, drawing, and socially-engaged practice. Admission is free! Find more information here.
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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.
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Special thanks to those who attended our Grand Opening! We enjoyed celebrating with you!
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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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