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! If you were unable to make it to a listening session, please be on the lookout for a very short survey from the CFD in the next few weeks. This will be another opportunity for you to shape our programming.
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.
Also, when possible, we will be offering our events both in-person and on Zoom. You can indicate your preference on the RSVP form.
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Wed 10/16 at 12:30pm – 2pm in Uhall 3030: AI 101 and Ethical Issues (In-Person and on Zoom)
Curious about AI? In need of a primer on what AI is? Feel like you need to know more about ethical issues surrounding AI? If so, then we have a perfect event for you! We've all been hearing about AI, but perhaps we feel like we need a better understanding of what AI is before we can consider its role in higher education. Join us for an introduction to Generative AI 101 and a conversation about the ethical considerations of AI. Casey Joseph from ITS will provide a primer on AI to ensure that we all have a general understanding of AI before Anna Farzindar (Computer Science) leads us in discussion of ethics and AI. At the end we’ll spend some time discussing as a group! Note: we also have a session of this workshop in Nov. See below.
Lunch provided with RSVP by Monday, 10/14
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Wed, 10/16 3:30 – 5:00pm in the Collins Center: Chair Share (In-Person)
Hello Chairs- past and present! We want to hear what you have to say about your experiences as chair- the good, the bad and all the in between. So please join us on for a listening session with Rebecca Sager, the CFD Director for Leadership and Professional Development, and Heather Tarleton the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development. Food and drinks will be served. Looking forward to hearing all your insights!
Please RSVP by Monday, 10/14
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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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Wed, 10/23 12:00 – 1:30pm in Uhall 3030: Redefining Productivity: Community, Restoration, & a Bit of Output Too (In-Person and on Zoom)
Scholarly and creative productivity is dependent upon the protection of our resources. Our time, as well as our mental, spiritual, and physical energy are some of our most powerful and precious resources. Join our "workroom", where we will address productivity - what spurs flow, what creates obstacles, and how we can make more conscious applications of our time? The last half hour will be dedicated worktime, so you just might get something done! Discussion will be participant-led.
Lunch provided with RSVP by Monday, 10/21
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Fri, 11/8 10:00 – 11:30am in Uhall 3030: AI 101 and Ethical Issues (In-Person and on Zoom)
Curious about AI? In need of a primer on what AI is? Feel like you need to know more about ethical issues surrounding AI? If so, then we have a perfect event for you! We've all been hearing about AI, but perhaps we feel like we need a better understanding of what AI is before we can consider its role in higher education. Join us for an introduction to Generative AI 101 and a conversation about the ethical considerations of AI. Casey Joseph from ITS will provide a primer on AI to ensure that we all have a general understanding of AI before Roberto Dell’Oro (Bioethics and Theological Studies) leads us in a discussion of ethics and AI. At the end we’ll spend some time discussing as a group!
Please RSVP by Wednesday, 11/6
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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 in the CFD Classroom (UHALL 3030) from 12-2 pm. Grab your lunch from the Wellness Wednesday vendors and we will provide cold beverages and sweet treats. 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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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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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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Please find the Box links below to access notes from recent events:
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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