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Teaching and Learning
Powerful Conversations on NSSE
Enriching Educational Experiences
April 21, 2011, 12:00-1:15, OGC 100
This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how well we engage students, explore how we can leverage our strengths to have a more significant impact, and examine our most important opportunities for improvement. Over the year, we will look at overall results and then look more closely at each of the five factors measured by NSSE. Every academic department should have a representative attend these sessions. The final session is scheduled as follows:
April 21, 2011, OGC 100 – Enriching Educational Experiences (Lori Brandt Hale)
Please visit our Moodle Community Site – NSSE Conversations – for more information.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please rsvp to hedstrom@augsburg.edu
Scholarly Writing Retreat
Dunrovin Retreat Center, May 16-18, 2011
The Center for Teaching and Learning invites faculty to participate in the second annual Scholarly Writing Retreat at Dunrovin. The retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Last year, many participants came specifically to plan an approach to a new project; it was an opportunity to focus new ideas so that participants could spend the summer further developing these projects. And for some, it was a chance to finish articles that they had been working on during the year; one person, for example, used the time to complete a piece for publication.
Comments from last year's attendees:
"I can honestly say that I was able to get more quality writing done in the 48 hrs. we were there than any time since my sabbatical."
"The group that went to Dunrovin was wonderfully supportive of each other, and the environment seemed to make everyone's work productive."
The retreat will take place Monday, May 16 at 10 am through Wednesday, May 18 at 3pm. There are 15 openings. First come, first served - those who attended last year are welcome to sign up again. There will be no charge for participants. Please email lashbroo@augsburg.edu to sign up.
Faculty Showcase – Call for Materials
Scholarship and Teaching Showcase
Faculty Recognition Luncheon
May 5, 12:30-3:00 pm
East Commons
As part of our annual faculty recognition luncheon, CTL sets up tables to display faculty work. Historically, this has focused on scholarship – books, articles, art, and performances by faculty. This year we intend to add a display on teaching – Moodle sites, syllabi, significant learning experiences, and other course materials that illustrate approaches to teaching that have been effective. If you have scholarship or teaching materials that we could display, please send your name, department, the materials you can provide, and your email address to Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu).
Graduation Skills Workshops
Co-Sponsored by CTL and General Education
May 6 and 19, 2011
All faculty who teach a course designed to develop one of the graduation skills – critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, writing, or speaking – are expected to participate in a workshop for each of the skills they are responsible for teaching. These workshops clarify the graduation requirement, and discuss strategies for teaching the skill, constructing activities and assignments to develop the skill, and providing assessments and feedback on skill development. This year’s graduation skills workshops are scheduled as follows:
Friday, May 6, OGC 114
1:00-2:30 pm - Writing (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)
3:00-4:30 pm - Speaking (Kristen Chamberlain and Darcey Engen)
Thursday, May 19, OGC 114
8:30-10:00 am - Critical Thinking (Bruce Reichenbach and Mary Lowe)
10:30-12:00 am - Quantitative Reasoning (John Zobitz and Stacy Freiheit)
These workshops are co-sponsored by General Education and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu to indicate which workshops you will attend.
Staff Development Series
Creating a Culture of Innovation and Excellence
This spring, CTL is launching the first of three parts of a development series designed for academic and administrative staff. The first set of workshops will deal with different aspects of creating a culture of innovation and excellence; providing you with a model or framework for thinking about the topic, conversations about what it means in practice, and exercises to help you begin to apply it to your work. The sessions are held from 3:00-5:00 pm every other Tuesday during the regular academic year and once a month during the summer.
The remaining workshops scheduled for Spring and Summer 2011 are:
April 19, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Managing Change and Strategic Improvement
May 3, 2011, 3:00-5:00, Marshall Room – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and others)
May 9-10, 2011, 8:30-4:30 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference (formerly the Diversity and Global Learning Conference)
June 7, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Jessica Fox-Wilson)
July 12, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Jessica Fox-Wilson)
August 2, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 200 – Summer Group Dialogues (Jessica Fox-Wilson)
Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Fox-Wilson and Julio Vargas/TBD
Please rsvp to hedstrom@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session and that your place is reserved.
Portfolio Workshop
For Faculty Preparing for CTP Reviews
May 13, 9:00-3:00 pm, OGC 100
The purpose of this workshop is to help candidates for any type of Committee on Tenure and Promotion (CTP) 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. It does not represent the views of the CTP committee; rather, this is a long standing CTL workshop to help support candidates' preparation and is one that many colleagues have found useful. The workshop is facilitated by Diane Pike and Su Doree. Participants are encouraged to form groups to review each other’s portfolio materials and provide feedback and support following the workshop.
If you plan to attend this session, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)
General Announcements
Summer Camp Counselor Recognition
Will you be working as a counselor or in some other leadership role at a camp this summer? Campus Ministry wants to be in touch with you!
Please either stop by our office in Foss, email fieldl@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1467 to let us know your name, contact information, and the camp for which you'll be working this summer. We'll add you to our list of camp counselors to pray for, invite you to a special blessing, and we even have a small gift for you!
Volunteer for Earth Day Event
Want to get your hands dirty for Earth Day? The Environmental Stewardship Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the 2011 trash audit on Thursday, April 21, from 3:30-5:30pm. You might be surprised by how much of what goes into the trash is actually recyclable or compostable. The trash audit helps the school determine the success of our organics collection and recycling programs and figure out where improvements can be made.
Participating in the trash audit would consist of sorting through a week's worth of waste to separate recyclables and organics from the trash and weighing the contents to determine the percentage of each type of material (gloves are provided!). Come and help us as we work to cut Augsburg's waste, and have fun getting messy with other students who care.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Renee Van Siclen at vansicle@augsburg.edu by Wed, Apr 20.
Proposed Change to Student Body Constitution
In accordance with Article VII, Section 1, Clause 2 of the Augsburg Student Body Constitution, the Augsburg WEC Student Government is making public for two weeks a proposed amendment to the Augsburg Student Body Constitution, Article I, Section 6, so that it reads:
The [Augsburg Student Body] shall adhere to the non-discrimination policies of Augsburg College and requirements delineated by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
This proposed amendment was discussed and voted on at the Augsburg WEC Student Government meeting on Saturday, April 9 at 12pm. This measure will be voted on by the entire WEC Student Body during Spring Elections from May 22 through May 28.
Great PBS Earth Day Programming This Week
With Earth Day coming up, Twin Cities public TV has these important programs scheduled for you.....
* "Earth: The Operators' Manual", Monday, 4/18 at 11 pm (and two repeat times)
Also, three more programs related to the environment this week on TPT are:
* "John Muir in the New World", Monday, 4/18 at 8 pm
* "Bag It!" (about plastic bag culture), Tuesday, 4/19 at 11 pm, and
* "Nova: Power Surge", Wednesday, 4/20 at 8 pm
Dining Services
Cooper's:
The soup of the day today is Chicken Alfredo Tortellini.
Nabo:
The Seasonal Features menu item is a grilled vegetable and hummus wrap.
Dining Services Hours for Easter Break:
Commons:
Lunch on Friday 11:00-1:00.
Dinner will be from 5:00-7:00 and will feature an Earth Day Menu with all locally sourced food.
Cooper's and Nabo will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
All locations will re-open on Monday April 25th.
Event Announcements
Operation: Jam to Save Japan
Mark your calendar for Operation: Jam to Save Japan! Help donate money and enjoy the various performances ranging from belly dancers, hip-hop artists, Augsburg students and many more!
There will be sales varying from flowers, food & art so bring extra money!
Come join us on Tuesday, April 19, 6 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Christensen Center!
$5 suggested donation (All proceeds go to American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief.)
Ulysses Reading On Campus
Come and watch Jenny Avery and Ted David Conover read the fourth chapter of James Joyce's Ulysses.
In Lindell Library, room 301, 7:00PM
After this there will be just over a dozen chapters left!
End of the Year Celebration
Enjoy the weather with food, activities and prizes to celebrate the end of a successful school year!
This will take place at Murphy Park, Friday April 29 at 5pm. Everyone is welcome!
Soil is Not Just Dirt! - Gardening Talk Saturday
Soil might make you dirty, but soil is not just dirt!
Soil is special stuff that is critical for the growth of crops and gardens. I invite you to come to a talk tomorrow (Saturday) where I will discuss the nature of soil (what is it and where does it come from?), what makes good soil good for plants, and how to make your soil better.
Time: 1:30, Saturday April 16
Location: Kennedy 303
Emerging Leaders Program Mentors
The Emerging Leaders Program is seeking applications for mentors. Applications are due on Friday, April 22nd by noon! You can pick up applications in the ResLife office or the CAO office.
Mentors have the opportunity to work with first year students through a ten-week leadership training program.
Mentors will learn valuable leadership skills through a 3 day training program May 9-11.
If you have questions, please e-mail pickens@augsburg.edu.
Keeping Track of Auggies
Congratulations to Four Senior Sociology Majors
Congratulations to senior sociology majors Makenzie Moe, Jessica Pfaffendorf, Kaaren Warnes, and Brieanna Watters. Their outstanding scholarship has earned them membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, an international sociology honor society.
Tom Rixen Received Peer Educator Award
Congrats to Augsburg peer educators Rimi Bhowmik, Nate Althoff, Tom Rixen and Jacob Allers-Hatlie who attended the Area 4 Bacchus Peer Education Conference at Marquette University along with 120 other peer educators from the 5 state Midwest Region.
Congrats to Tom Rixen who received the Outstanding Senior Peer Educator Award!
This award goes to a senior peer educator based on years of service, leadership in the peer ed program, accomplishments and contributions to the college peer ed program and the student's impact on their own campus community. Tom was well deserving of this award as he is one of only two founding members of EP!C still involved with the program. He continues to pursue opportunities for the group to be visible and most importantly to educate and advocate to Augsburg students.
Auggie Athletics
Auggie Awards Set for TONIGHT
WATCH THE AUGGIE AWARDS LIVE ONLINE TONIGHT:
http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/augsburg.portal#
MORE INFO ON THE AUGGIE AWARDS:
http://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2011/4/11/2011-auggie-awards.aspx?path=general
The entire Augsburg College athletic department will come together to hold a formal awards gala to honor the achievement of Auggie student-athletes, with the fourth annual Auggie Awards ceremony, to be held at Si Melby Hall TONIGHT (Monday, April 18).
The Auggie Awards ceremony is a formal-attire event, open to student-athletes, Augsburg athletics staff and special guests. A pre-ceremony reception will begin at 6 p.m. at Si Melby Hall, with the awards ceremony to follow at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony is styled after major awards ceremonies, such as the Oscars and ESPYs, complete with video highlights, music and more. A dessert reception will follow the awards.
There will be several special awards presented during the ceremony. Team awards will be the Men's and Women's Outstanding Teams of the Year, as well as the Men's and Women's Most Improved Teams of the Year and the Academic Teams of the Year. Individual awards will include the Men's and Women's Rookies of the Year, the Men's and Women's Outstanding Athletes of the Year and the Men's and Women's Honor Athlete Awards (the highest honor given to senior student-athletes). Student-athletes with the highest grade-point average will also be honored, and recipients of the Joyce Pfaff and Ed Saugestad Academic Awards will be honored.
Award candidates were determined by Augsburg athletics staff, and a preliminary vote of Augsburg athletics staff narrowed the initial candidates to four finalists in each individual category. A second vote of the finalists was held by the Augsburg athletics staff, along with members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), to determine the winners in each category. SAAC members will be presenting the awards at the ceremony.
For more information on the Auggie Awards, contact the Augsburg athletics department at 612-330-1249 or by e-mail at auggieawards@augsburg.edu.
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