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Memorial Hall Window Air Conditioner Installation
Beginning Tuesday, May 7, the facilities department staff will begin installing air conditioners in Memorial Hall windows. If you had an air conditioner installed last summer, the same unit should be going into your office this year. Please make sure that the area around the window where the air conditioner is to be installed is clear of all items to make the installation process go smoothly. Also, if you did not have an air conditioner last summer and have the need for one this year, please submit an on-line facilities request. Thanks for your help with this and please contact Terri at adamsth@augsburg.edu or x1566 with any questions.
Teaching and Learning
Last Call: Writing Workshop May 8 and 9
As part of a CIC-funded initiative, all faculty are invited to a two-day workshop on Writing Across the Curriculum with Chris Anson, Distinguished Professor of English and Director of Writing at North Carolina State University
Wednesday, May 8
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Introduction to the WAC Instructional Design Model
12:30-3 p.m. Designing clear, innovative assignments tied to learning goals
Thursday, May 9
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Supporting the development of students' writing
12:30-3 p.m. Responding to (and evaluating) students' writing
Both sessions in Kennedy 303/305
Come to the whole workshop or individual sessions
Details on Chris's bio and professional work may be found at: http://www.ansonica.net/. He brings extensive experience working with campuses, including several ACTC schools, to assess and improve their embedded writing programs. His visit lays the groundwork for future collaboration with ACTC schools on professional development and assessment around WAC.
AugSTEM Applications Due Thursday
The AugSTEM program is designed to support Augsburg juniors and seniors who wish to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Funded by the National Science Foundation, AugSTEM Scholars can receive up to $7,000 per year in financial support. Scholars also become a part of a vital STEM community at Augsburg with opportunities for research, faculty mentoring, and career development.
The AugSTEM scholar award is designated for students who are within five semesters of graduating. Applicants must be full-time students in a STEM major (biology, biopsychology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics) with a 3.0 GPA within their major. This award is available for U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who demonstrate financial need via FAFSA. Students who began their college careers at community colleges are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
AugSTEM information packets and application materials can be found at www.augsburg.edu/stem. Applications for the 2013-2014 academic year are due May 9.
Please send an email to AugSTEM@augsburg.edu to indicate your plans to apply.
May Teaching and Learning Calendar
May 7, 9 - 12 a.m., Marshall Room – Integrated Course Design Workshop
May 8-9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Kennedy 305 - Writing Across the Curriculum
May 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Marshall Room – Major Assessment Workshop
May 14-16, Dunrovin Retreat Center – Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat (registration now closed, although we can add you to a waitlist)
May 15, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Marshall Room – Department Chairs/Program Directors Workshop
May 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., E. Commons – Graduation Skills Assessment
May 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Lindell 301 – AugSem Training Session
May 21, 8:00 - 11:30 a.m., Riverside Room – CTL Portfolio Workshop
May 22-23, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel and OGC Classrooms – Creating an Inclusive Campus Conference (all faculty and staff are encouraged to attend)
TFAPS -- Hybrid Learning Implementation
All faculty are invited to participate in two workshops offered by CTL and IT to support weekend and graduate faculty who are creating "hybrid" courses for 2013-14. If you are satisfied with the basic design of your courses, you only need to participate in the Moodle Labs to learn best practices for online learning and how to meet GAAC/AAC requirements for hybrid learning.
If you would like to improve the underlying design of your courses, you will also benefit from the integrated course design workshop.
Prerequisite: Please watch the screencasts in the Overview section of the Course Design Support Site (http://go.augsburg.edu/moodlelab) before coming to these sessions.
Moodle Lab for Hybrid Learning.
The Moodle Labs are hands-on workshops that introduce and support development of your Moodle sites.
Additional spring and summer dates will be added later.
Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning.
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu
The Integrated Course Design for Hybrid Learning is a hands-on workshop that explores Fink's model for course design, which integrates situational factors, learning goals, learning activities, and assessment. It addresses how to choose face-to-face and online activities to create an engaged learning community, provide direct instruction, and facilitate active, collaborative learning. Future workshops will be held on:
9-12 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, Marshall
Additional support includes:
Moodle Template for developing your course in accordance with GAAC/AAC requirements.
Course Design Support Site to provide additional detail and examples for Moodle applications.
Technology Tapas to showcase a variety of technologies that can improve your work.
Sloan-C Online Workshop passes to participate in further study of online learning.
Study Abroad in Spring 2014: CGE Namibia - CGE Cuba
Study abroad this Spring 2014 in Southern Africa, Central America or the Caribbean with CGE.
1) "South Africa and Namibia" --- 4 Credits
a. LAF Social and Behavioral Sciences: Political and Social Change in Southern Africa (POL 353)
b. LAF Humanities: Racism and Resistance in Souther Africa and the U.S. (HIS 327)
c. The Development Process in Southern Africa (INS 312)
d. Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa (REL 346)
e. HPE 002: Yoga
f. Multiple internship opportunities including Business, Healthcare, Human Rights, Journalism and Social Services.
2) "History, Culture, and Politics of Cuba" --- 4 Credits --- Havana, Cuba
a. Topics in World History: History of Cuba (HIS 440)
b. Topics in International Politics: Cuban Politics (POL 461)
c. Special Topics: Cuba Today (SOC 295)
d. One of three Spanish Courses: -Intermediate Spanish I (SPA 211) –Intermediate Spanish II (SPA 212) – Conversation in Cultural Context (SPA 316)
3) "Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community engagement" --- 4 Credits --- Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica
a. LAF-Humanities: Latin American Liberation Theologies (REL 366)
b. LAF-Humanities: Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America: The Central America Context (HIS/SWT 355)
c. Citizen Participation within a Globalized Economy: A Nicaragua Case Study (POL 310)
d. One of One Spanish Language course (Modern Language)
*DEAD LINE October 15* *Apply NOW* *$1,000 Discount*
http://www.augsburg.edu/global/apply-now/
For more information please contact Center for Global Education: 612.330.1159 ; Gloria Xinico-Morales (Program Associate for Study Abroad Programs): 612-330.1622 or Margaret Anderson (Coordinator Academic Programs Abroad): 612.330.1685
CTL Portfolio Workshop
Tuesday, May 21, 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: Riverside Room, Christensen Center
Facilitators: Diane Pike and Su Doree
RSVP to ctl@augsburg.edu
The purpose of this workshop is to help candidates for any type of tenure and promotion review to determine the various forms of evidence that can help build a strong portfolio. The focus is on evidence of teaching, but the strategies directly apply to scholarship and service as well. This workshop is not designed to replace departmental guidance and advice nor is it an analysis of the Faculty Handbook language as it applies to an individual. Following the workshop, participants are encouraged to form groups to review each other's portfolio materials and provide feedback and support. This workshop is sponsored by CTL, not CTP.
Summer GRE Prep Course at Augsburg
Registration for Augsburg's Summer GRE Prep Class is now available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo).
Tuesdays, 3:30-6 p.m. in Sverdrup 202
June 4 - July 23
Cost: $75
Augsburg College offers an eight-week GRE prep course each summer for students and alumni at a cost well below those found at private test centers. This course is taught by Augsburg faculty and staff and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course students complete sample test questions and receive in-depth feedback and instruction. The capacity is capped at 25 students and is first-come, first-serve, so register today!
If you have any questions regarding the GRE prep course or applying for graduate school, please email us at urgo@augsburg.edu.
General Announcements
Open Forums for VP of Enrollment Begin Today
Open forums with each of the three finalist candidates for the Vice President of Enrollment Management are scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday this week.
The first session is today, Tuesday May 7, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the Marshall Room. The resume for this candidate is posted on a Moodle site labeled "Vice President of Enrollment Management Search."
To access the Moodle site, log into Moodle community and scroll down to the very bottom of the landing page where to see a list of all community site categories. When you click on "Vice President of Enrollment Management Search," you will only see only one "course," with the same name. When you click on the course, you will be asked if you want to self enrol. Once you do, the Moodle site will show up in your list when they log into Moodle community going forward.
The link to an anonymous survey for your feedback about the first candidate will be posted in A-mail tomorrow. The remaining two open forums this week are:
Candidate 2: Wednesday, May 8, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Candidate 3: Friday, May 10, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment Center Closing
Please be advised that the Enrollment Center Window will be closed from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. so that staff may attend a departmental meeting. We will also be closing the office at 3:00 p.m. for the staff to attend the afternoon Social. Thank you for your understanding.
Vice President Enrollment Management: Survey
Please take moment to provide your feedback on the first candidate for the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
http://augsburg.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8zSR9nnq6kmqL3f
You can also connect to the survey through a link on the Vice President of Enrollment Management Search Moodle site. The Survey will open at 3:00 p.m. today and will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8.
Thank you.
Event Announcements
Spring Social TODAY from 3-5 p.m. in Quad
All faculty and staff are invited to the annual Spring Social, taking place TODAY from 3-5 p.m. in the Quad. Come for free food, drinks, and the chance to win a number of raffle prizes!
AWE-inspired Conversations Among Women May 21
Augsburg alumnae and friends are invited to participate in a Second in a Series: Explorations on "Spirituality: Going Deeper. Insights from Christianity and Buddhism"
Hosted by Augsburg Religion Prof. Marty Stortz
Featuring St. Thomas Law Prof. Susan Stabile
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
6:45 p.m.
Kennedy Center Rm 303 (next to athletic fields)
Register by May 16
We will enjoy
6:45 p.m. – 7:00 Networking and refreshments
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 Presentation and meditative practice with Susan Stabile
8:00 p.m. – 8:30 Reflection and conversation with Marty Stortz
8:30 Book Signing - Copies of Susan Stabile's book will be for sale.
This conversation among women is free. Space is limited, so you need to register by May 16 at augsburg.edu/alumni/events/ or call 612-330-1085. Parking is free, no permit required. Questions? Contact Donna McLean mclean@augsburg.edu.
Presentation by Susan Stabile, author of Growing in Love and Wisdom: Tibetan Buddhist Sources for Christian Meditation. Susan is Robert and Marion Short Distinguished Chair in Law at St. Thomas University, a law professor, trained retreat minister, and spiritual director. She was raised Roman Catholic, practiced Buddhism for 20 years and then returned to the faith of her childhood. Weblogs: http://susanjoan.wordpress.com, http://mirrorofjustice.blogs.com
Conversation hosted by Marty Stortz, Augsburg's Bernhard M. Christensen Professor for Religion and Vocation, an acclaimed scholar, teacher, and leader in the realms of the church, academia, and society-at-large. More about Marty at http://inside.augsburg.edu/news-archives/2010/01_11_10/christensen.html
Augsburg Women Engaged. We believe…
-Women have knowledge, experience and wisdom to bring to the college.
-A relationship with Augsburg enriches the lives of alumnae.
-AWE can be a catalyst for tapping the potential of women to connect, learn and give.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Congratulations to Dr. Su Doree
Mathematics professor Su Doree was awarded the Meritorious Service Award from the North Central Section of the Mathematics Association of American. Su was recognized for her dedicated service to Augsburg and its mathematics department, to the sectional organization, and to the national Mathematics Association of America. The department is very proud of all of Su's achievements.
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