Faculty Affairs Newsletter
Volume 9 Issue 2
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Using UMKC Connect Means GREAT Communication with Students!
Now is the time of the semester to let students know how they are doing in your course. UMKC Connect is the name of our university’s EAB/Starfish retention software module. It gives you a convenient way to keep track of your students – raising flags when you observe a pattern of behavior that concerns you, ensuring that the people on campus who can intervene are aware. It also allows your students to easily book an appointment with you or someone else who can help.
UMKC Connect contains features that will allow UMKC faculty and staff to achieve the following goals:
- Improve communication between advisors, students, instructors
- Improve access to support services, advisors and/or faculty
- Allow electronic access to appointment scheduling
- Clear identification of resources for specific courses
- Increase advising efficiency
- More easily identify students needing assistance
- Re-enforce course expectations and use of technology
- Craft an education plan to graduation
For additional information or links to documents that will help you get started, please visit the UMKC Connect page.
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Funding for Excellence Announces Pool 2:Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
The Office of Research & Economic Development at UMKC is pleased to accept applications for the 2023-2024 Funding For Excellence intramural funding program in the fields of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The deadline for submission is Thursday, March 21th at 5 p.m. CST. The program provides three funding Tier options to support research and creative activity. The total number of awards will depend upon the availability of funds. Awards will be made on a competitive basis, following review and recommendation by the UMKC Research Advisory Council (RAC).
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Entrepreneurship Innovation Grants
To expand entrepreneurship opportunities across UMKC, the “Entrepreneurship Innovation Grants” (EIG) program was launched in 2021 with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. With continued support from the Foundation, we are proud to again provide new opportunities for funding for technology commercialization and cross-campus entrepreneurship initiatives. Our comprehensive view of entrepreneurship promotes growth mindset, innovation, new venture creation, social impact, self-employment, and exploration of market viability for technologies.
For the 2024 EIG funding period, up to $500,000 will be allocated. We seek diversity in the nature and scope of proposals from faculty or staff in academic or other units, centers, or institutes. There are two grant categories for the 2024 grant period - Technology Commercialization and Program and Professional Development.
The team will be hosting 2 information sessions via Zoom. Click link to join. Each information session will have a short presentation and an opportunity to ask questions.
- February 13, 2024 – Informational Sessions (these sessions will be recorded and made available)
- February 14, 2024 – Informational Sessions
The application period is now open. Proposals must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 15, 2024. More information and an application form are available on the EIG program website.
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Early Career Faculty Award Program
The Early Career Faculty Award (ECFA) program at UMKC provides annual grant support to faculty members in the early stages of their careers. Grants of $1000 are available to facilitate collaborations, attend meetings, cover travel expenses, and support networking opportunities. The deadline for applications for this annual program, sponsored by the UMKC Emeritus College, is April 15, 2024. Approved proposals will receive funding by Summer 2024 and are applicable for supported activities through 2025.
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Book Proposals - How to Connect with University Presses
Join REGS and CAFE in hosting a hybrid event with Peter Mickulas, editor with Rutgers University Press.
Peter Mickulas edits an eclectic list in sociology, criminology, history, and regional studies (with an emphasis on the Northeastern US and, in particular, New Jersey and the NY City metro area). His authors have written award-winning titles and have made the nine book series he currently manages successful venues for publishing both scholarly and trade books.
Date: March 6, 12:00 – 1:30 pm (lunch provided)
CAFE Conference Room
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Roos Youth Soccer Camps
Kansas City Soccer is offering three weeks of youth camps this summer in the months of June and July. There are full day and half day options for both boys and girls. There is a faculty/staff discount - $40 for full day and $20 for half day.
Location
Durwood Soccer Stadium
Ages
6 - 14
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Third Thursday at 3:00 P.M (3Tr@3) Researcher Speaker Series
February 15, 2024
3:00pm-4:00pm
With a strong academic career ambition since undergrad, Dr. Ganesh Thiagarajan earned a Master's and Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering/Applied Mechanics. Prior to their doctorate, practical experience in structural engineering enriched their background. After a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University, they worked as a post-doctoral research scientist at LSU and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Since 2002, Dr. Thiagarajan has been a UMKC faculty member, specializing in mechanics, structural analysis, and design. Their research spans Structural Engineering, exploring blast, seismic behavior, and bridge structures, and Bone Biomechanics, employing simulations for bone mechanotransduction and dental structures.
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Opportunities to Share with Your Students
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Scholar Study Hall
UMKC Peer Mentoring’s partner programs (First Gen Roo, Professional Career Escalators, KC Scholars, Bloch Scholars, PAL Program, and Men of Color Academy) will host Weekly Study Halls in partnership with Academic Support and Mentoring (ASM).
Location: Wednesdays- ASSC on the 2nd floor, Fridays: Miller Nichols Library room 420
The benefits of attending these study halls include:
- Open to ALL students
- UMKC Tutors, Writing Studio Consultants, and Peer Mentors available to support you in developing positive study strategies
- You have the chance to win prizes each month!
- Students may earn FSE Engagement Experience credit for attending Weekly Study Hall once per month in February, March, and April
February Dates: 2/16, 2/21
March Dates: 3/1, 3/6, 3/15, 3/20
April Dates :4/1, 4/5, 4/10, 4/19, 4/24
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Tutoring
UMKC Tutoring will once again be doing a giveaway for a free iPad.
Students can book tutoring appointments by downloading our app, RooLearning+ and signing in with their UMKC SSO. Virtual options are available for students through the app.
Our tutors can also provide support in the following areas:
- Organizational Skills
- Study Methods
- Creating SMART Goals
- Test Anxiety
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Refer Supplemental Instruction Leaders and Tutors
The application for New SI Leaders and Tutors will open on February 14, 2024. Please fill out the referral form if you have students in mind for academic support roles and visit our website, www.umkc.edu/asm/ for more information.
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On Campus Internship Program
Spring 2024 marks the launch of Career Services' On-Campus Internship program, providing paid internships for students to Students increase their skills, expand their networks, and enhance their social capital through a work-based experience
Thank you to our campus partners for your key role in providing these experiential learning opportunities for our students!
- Academic Support and Mentoring
- Admissions
- Bloch Career Center
- Career Services
- Communication and Journalism
- Computing, Analytics, and Mathematics (CAM)
- Conservatory
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Department of Economics
- Division of Biological and Biomedical Systems
- English
- Finance
- Financial Aid and Scholarships Office
- KCUR – Public Radio
- Peer Academic Leadership (PAL)
- Roo Advising
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Nursing and Health Studies – Bachelors of Health Studies
- Student Involvement
- Office World Languages and Cultures
It's not too late to participate, please visit https://www.umkc.edu/career-services/oncampus-internships.html to apply and learn more.
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Career Bridge
Career Services is proud to have launched the Career Bridge program. Thank you to our Spring 2024 Faculty/ Staff participants for your dedication to enabling students to acquire essential skills, gain invaluable experiences, and build professional networks critical for success in their chosen careers. We look forward to seeing your programs come to life!
For more information about the Career Bridge program, https://www.umkc.edu/career-services/faculty-and-staff/career-bridge-program.html
Participants
- Misty Campbell
- Annie Carr
- Megan Elsen
- Jocelyn Evans
- Zachary Fischer
- Michael Frisch
- ASM Touhidul Hasan
- Gayle Levy
- Daniel McIntosh
- Sara Saunders
- David Trowbridge
- Alberto Villamandos
- Greg Vonnahme
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