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Life of the Mind Retreat
This year's Life of the Mind Retreat will be held at Oak Ridge Conference Center from 11:30 Saturday, October 22 through noon on October 23, 2011 and focus on "Social Inequity and Global Poverty." All faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to participate. Each year, we hold a retreat to explore a topic of interest to us as global citizens – a topic that is informed by numerous disciplines and can best be addressed through a transdisciplinary approach.
The two-day retreat will address the history of development on different continents, global economic disparities and their effects, oppression as reflected in theater, and confronting class in the classroom. In addition to readings, discussions, videos, poetry, spiritual exploration, and music; it also includes reflective time in a natural setting to think about how the discussions apply to our lives. Planners for this year’s retreat are Kevin Bowman, Katie Clark (Welle), Orv Gingerich, Steve Peacock, and Sarah Myers.
To register for the overnight retreat and obtain the readings, contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). If you are willing to share a room to help reduce our expenses, please let her know. Since there are a limited number of participants possible, reservations will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills Workshops
AugCore is Augsburg's general education curriculum. This series introduces the curriculum, the first year Augsburg Seminar, the graduation skills, the concept of vocation, and the Keystone Seminar. The four graduation skills – critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, writing, and speaking – are embedded in every curriculum. Anyone who teaches a course with the embedded skill is expected to attend the appropriate workshop. These workshops, co-sponsored with General Education, help prepare faculty to understand the curriculum and effectively teach the graduation skills. The workshops will be held on Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 (except the last one).
September 27, OGC 113 – The AugCore Curriculum and AVID Teaching Strategies (Lori Brandt Hale)
October 18, OGC 113 – Critical Thinking (Mary Lowe and GST100 Faculty)
November 15, OGC 113 – Speaking (Kristen Chamberlain and Darcey Engen)
February 21, Marshall Room– Writing (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)
March 20, OGC 113 – Quantitative Reasoning (John Zobitz and Stacy Freiheit)
April 17, OGC 100– Vocation and the Keystone Seminar (Mark Tranvick and Lori Brandt Hale)
May 21, 9:00-4:00, OGC 113 – AugSem and AVID Strategies (Lori Brandt Hale and AVID staff)
If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)
CTP Portfolio Workshop
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. The workshop is facilitated by Diane Pike and Su Doree and will be held at the following times:
Thursday, October 13, 9:10-11:10 in Cedar Room
Tuesday, October 18, 3:15-5:15 in Lindell 202
Thursday, May 24, 1:00-4:00 in Lindell 202
Following the workshop, participants are encouraged to form groups to review each other's portfolio materials and provide feedback and support. If you plan to attend one of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).
Blended Learning Series
Blended learning has come to mean everything from web-enhanced face-to-face learning to, but not including, courses that are fully online. Integrating online technologies can enhance and enrich learning; online tools also help differentiate instruction. A recent meta-analysis reported by the U.S. Department of Education found that blended learning produced higher performance on learning outcomes than either online or face-to-face learning alone.
As part of the Foundational Series, we introduce the use of online technologies to enhance face-to-face classes. This year, we are also introducing a series to explore strategies for using online applications to enhance learning. The Blended Learning Series, co-sponsored with IT, is offered from 8:30-10:00 on Third Wednesdays in Lindell 202, and includes the following workshops:
October 19 – Using Moodle to Create a Community of Inquiry (Velma Lashbrook)
November 16 – Designing and Facilitating Meaningful Online Activities (Cari Maguire and Heather Ek)
January 18 – Digital Video and Audio Tools (Anita Fisher, Scott Krenz, and Nathan Lind)
February 15 – Web Access: Universal Online Design Principles (Hans Wiersma, Eric Strom, and CLASS resources)
March 14 – Online Assessment Techniques and Academic Integrity (Scott Krajewski and Emily Hoisington)
CTL and IT also offer passes for faculty to explore online technologies through workshops offered by Sloan-C (Sloan Consortium of Institutions and Organizations Committed to Quality Online Education). Those interested in participating in these courses (see http://sloanconsortium.org/2011workshops) can request a pass from Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).
Teaching Circles
Faculty are encouraged to form self-organizing teaching circles to collaborate on teaching and learning issues, or to simply support one another in teaching endeavors.
Want to pair up with a colleague for focused discussions on teaching?
If so, join a Teaching Circle! Trying something new or revisiting something old, focus on a strategy, technique or product with a colleague to share insights based on experiences and research as you observe each other’s classes throughout the year. Since two points don’t determine a circle, your pair can meet with other pairs of faculty a few times to discuss and gain feedback from interdisciplinary pedagogical perspectives. Work culture grants are available to help pay for materials that support your work together as well as food for the larger group meetings (up to $250).
Can I form a trio or quartet instead of just a pair?
Certainly! The Teaching Circles can be self-organizing and have any form. We are suggesting one possible form that some may want to join.
Are the CTL Work Culture grants available if I form a Teaching Circle different than the ones that are being suggested in this notice? Absolutely! The format suggested here we felt might be easier for faculty to start – pairing with someone with whom he/she wants to work, and then getting together in a larger interdisciplinary group a few times to share ideas and challenges.
A colleague and I want to join a Teaching Circle. What do we do now?
If you want to join other pairs a few times during the term for interdisciplinary discussions on teaching, please e-mail Annette Gerten (gerten@augsburg.edu) or Matthew Haines (haines@augsburg.edu) and we will provide more information.
How do we apply for Work Culture grants?
Go to http://www.augsburg.edu/ctl/forms.html and use the Group and Individual Project application.
Reading Circles
This fall there are three reading groups forming to explore a variety of topics. All faculty and staff are welcome to participate in these, although we’d recommend that you choose only one. The groups include:
Resilience
Four personal narratives on having the inner strength to overcome barriers in life, led by Melissa Hensley.
The purpose of this group is to explore the idea of resilience by reading four memoirs of people who have overcome substantial barriers in order to achieve success. The group will read these books and discuss both personal and environmental factors that contributed to resilience and the capacity to overcome hardship. In particular, the role of educational organizations and systems in promoting resilience will be explored. The group will meet twice in the fall and twice in the spring, to discuss four different books. These brown bag discussions are scheduled in Lindell 202 as follows:
Friday, October 14, 12:00-1:30 – Welcome, Silence, by Dr. Carol North
Friday, December 9, 12:00-1:30 – Breaking Night, by Liz Murray
Friday, February 13, 12:00-1:30 – The Other Wes Moore, by Wes Moore
Friday, April 13, 12:00-1:30 – Balancing Two Worlds: Asian American College Students Tell their Life Stories, edited by Andrew Garrod, Robert Kilkenny, and Vernon Takeshita
To register for this book group, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).
Race
Talking about race to support all our students, convened by Bev Stratton
As Dwight Garner's NYT review of Randall Kennedy's The Persistence of the Color Line says, we are "One Nation, Still Divisible by Race." This fall a staff-faculty book group focused on race will read Beverly Daniel Tatum's "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?" And Other Conversations About Race. Discussing racial identity development through Tatum’s book should help us learn to support all of our students. The group may continue in the spring focusing on Kenned'’s book or another title. Fall meeting dates are four Wednesdays, 12:10-1:10 in the Cedar Room:
September 28 – A Definition of Terms (Chapters 1-2)
October 19 – Understanding Blackness in a White Context (Chapters 3-5)
November 9 – Understanding Whiteness in a White Context (Chapters 6-7)
November 30 – Beyond Black and White, and Breaking the Silence (Chapters 8-10)
To register for this book group and receive a copy of the book, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).
Teaching
A Graduate Faculty Teaching Circle will meet monthly from 4:00-6:00 in OGC 111 on the first Wednesday of the month (except in January). This year we will read and discuss Susan Ambrose's How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching. The dialogues will be facilitated by Velma Lashbrook and include:
October 5 – How Does Students' Prior Knowledge Affect Their Learning? (Intro and Ch. 1)
November 2 – How Does the Way Students Organize Knowledge Affect Their Learning? (Ch. 2)
December 7 – What Factors Motivate Students to Learn? (Ch. 3)
January 18 – How Do Students Develop Mastery? (Ch. 4)
February 1 – What Kinds of Practice and Feedback Enhance Learning? (Ch. 5)
March 7 – Why Do Student Development and Course Climate Matter in Learning? (Ch. 6)
April 4 – How Do Students Become Self-Directed Learners? (Ch. 7)
If you register, you should plan to attend at least five sessions during the year. If you would like to participate, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu) and pick up a copy of the book.
Writing Lab Now Open
The Augsburg College Writing Lab, located in Lindell Library (street level, left of the circulation desk), is now open. Last year, tutors in the lab conducted just under 2000 sessions working with students on their writing assignments. Tutors can help writers at any stage of their writing process. No appointments are taken; just stop by.
Hours are as follows:
Monday: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00-2:30 p.m.; 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00-2:30 p.m.; 3:00-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Kathy Swanson (x1010)
Foundational Series on Student Learning
These workshops address basic teaching strategies for creating learning-centered experiences. They are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:00-9:30 am in OGC 100, and include a continental breakfast. Remaining sessions include:
October 11 – Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences (Tim Pippert)
November 8 – Developing a Learning-Centered Syllabus (Diane Pike)
February 14 – Designing and Assessing Written Assignments (Kathy Swanson)
March 13 – Designing and Assessing Group Assignments (Kristen Chamberlain)
April 10 – Integrating Online Learning Technologies (Cari Maguire and Scott Krenz)
If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).
General Announcements
Funeral Services for Jason Stevens
Services for Jason Stevens will be:
Sunday, Sept. 25: Visitation from 4-7 pm at the Ranfranz and Vine funeral Home, Rochester, Minn.
Buses will depart from Kennedy/Melby at 2:30 pm and will leave from the funeral home at 5:30, returning to campus approx.7:15 pm.
Monday, Sept. 26: 11 am Funeral Service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2300 Viola Street, Rochester Minn.
Bus departure from Kennedy/Melby at 9:15 am and departure from the church at 12:30, returning to campus approx. 2:15 pm.
The family has set up a memorial fund through any Home Federal Bank in lieu of flowers.
Please keep Jason and his family in your prayers.
Convocation, Tuesday, Sept. 27
There is a convocation scheduled for Tuesday, 27 Sep. The entire year schedule and class time adjustments are viewable anytime through the Registrar web page at http://www.augsburg.edu/registrar/. Click on 'Info for Faculty,' then click on 'Convocation Schedule.'
2011-12 Scholastic Connections Scholars
At the 11th Annual Scholastic Connections Gala and Dinner on 9/16/11 this year's Scholastic Connections Scholars were announced to the Augsburg Community.
New Scholars:
Maria Alvillar, senior, environmental studies
John Boyd, WEC, sophomore, education
Mary Godi, senior, elementary education
Luis Hernandez, sophomore, physics/computer science
Houa Lor, junior, sociology
Kendall Pruitt, junior, film/cinematography
Alejandro Reyes Hernandez, senior, computer science/physics
Zebokhon Tursunova, sophomore, public relations and advertising
Benjamin Yawakie, WEC, sophomore, biology
Continuing Scholars:
Daniela Bonilla, junior, psychology
Rebecca Dickinson, junior, sociology/Spanish
Kathleen Forliti, WEC, junior, American Indian studies
Nicholas Hallberg, senior, marketing
Issei Kashima, junior, international business
Michael Orange, senior, finance
Mai Choua Thao, senior, economics/business administration
Ka Youa Vang, senior, environmental studies
Ana Vergara, junior, international relations/Spanish
When you see them, please extend your congratulations!
Cindy
Huzzah! RenFest Discount Tickets
Augsburg College has once again partnered with the MN Renaissance Festival to offer discounted tickets to students, staff, and faculty.
This weekend the theme is "High Seas Adventure," featuring a home brew competition; pirate games; and backyard BBQ competitions and vendors.
New for 2011! Tickets will no longer be sold in the HR department. Instead, those interested in purchasing tickets will need to do so online, and enter the College's promotional code when prompted.
RenFest is open Saturdays and Sundays from August 20-October 2. The Festival is also open on Labor Day and Friday, September 30. Hours are 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Open rain or shine, and there is always free parking.
To purchase tickets:
1) go directly to: www.renaissancefest.com/MRF and click the "Buy & Print Tickets" logo in the upper-right hand corner of the page
2) once a new window appears, select the "Daily Tickets" option, and then select the number of adult and children tickets desired
3) At the bottom of the next page, you will be prompted to enter a promotional code, which is 11AUGSCP Once this code has been entered, your adult tickets will be $17.00 and your children tickets will be $9.00.
Medievalists/Goliards Meeting this Sunday, 9/25
Huzzah! Like the RenFest? Love "Lord of the Rings"? You can study the Middle Ages in a serious way, or just have fun with like-minded folk.
The Medieval Studies majors and the Goliard Society of Medievalists will have a joint meeting this Sunday, September 25, at 7:30pm in the Augsburg Room. Pizza and snow cones will be served! If you're interested in majoring in Medieval Studies, or if you want to find out what a Goliard is, please join us! For more info, e-mail adamo@augsburg.edu or fenske@augsburg.edu.
Event Announcements
Augsburg Coming Out Week Presents David Weiss
"Honoring the Promise to be There: Turning Back the (Anti-)Marriage Amendment in the Name of God"
Wednesday, October 11
7:30pm-9:00pm
Science 123
David Weiss—a theologian, poet, essayist, and former religion professor—will discuss the intersections around gender, sexuality, faith, and family. Using the Christian Bible as a guide, Weiss will also talk about marriage and the negative impact the constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota will have for all families.
A part of Augsburg Coming Out Week, happening October 10-14! Sponsored by Queer and Straight in Unity and LGBTQIA Services.
OverExposure Art Reception – Tonight
Closing Reception: Friday, September 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Talk with Susan Boecher: September 23, 4:00 p.m., Student Art Gallery
Boecher will discuss initiated youth workshops and courses she teaches at Augsburg that integrate community partnerships and service learning into the curriculum.
July 22 - September 24, 2011
OverExposure is a nonprofit organization that creates documentary photography projects that engage the community. What's New is a three-year project that presents the changes and challenges of each of the 82 Metropolitan Twin Cities neighborhoods. Featuring work from: Armatage, Beltrami, CARAG, Cedar-Isles-Dean, Ericcson, Hale/Page, Kenny, Lind-Bohanon, Lowry Hill, Shingle Creek and Wenonah neighborhoods. OverExposure is funded in part by the McKnight Foundation.
Christensen Center Student Art Gallery
Main Floor, Christensen Center
22nd Avenue South and 7 1/2 Street, Minneapolis
LGBTQIA Ally Training Open for Staff and Faculty
Ally Training will be available on Thursday, October 13 from 9:00am-12:00pm in Marshall Room.
Participants have an opportunity to learn about the history and culture about the LGBTQIA community, confront myths and stereotypes, discuss heterosexual and gender-conforming privilege, discuss potential scenarios, ask the questions they want in a safe environment, and discuss next steps on how to be an effective ally to LGBTQIA individuals at Augsburg.
All staff and faculty are highly encouraged to attend and will receive an "Ally" placard for their offices upon completion of the training.
To RSVP, e-mail Michael Grewe, LGBTQIA Services Coordinator, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
LGBTQIA Ally Training Available for Students
There will be an LGBTQIA Ally Training available on Tuesday, October 11 from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the Augsburg Room on 3rd floor of Christensen Center. Dinner will be provided!
Participants have an opportunity to learn about the history and culture about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) communities, confront myths and stereotypes, discuss heterosexual and gender-conforming privilege, discuss potential scenarios, ask the questions they want in a safe environment, and discuss next steps on how to be an effective ally to LGBTQIA individuals at Augsburg.
All students are encouraged to attend and will receive an "Ally" placard for their attendance! RSVP is optional; to do so, or more questions, e-mail Michael Grewe, LGBTQIA Services Coordinator, at grewe@augsburg.edu.
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Thank You for Finding My Phone
Thanks to the kind person who found my phone in a parking lot and took the time to turn it in to DPS. What a job it would have been to recreate all those contact numbers! If you care to identify yourself, I'll buy you a thank you treat! Contact me at 612-330-1297, or my office in the lower level Christensen Center in the Events department.