Schedule of Events for Fall 2009
Please Note Times and Locations
Open to all interested faculty—note times and locations—bring a bag lunch. Please RSVP to Anne Riconosciuto,
ariconosciuto@scu.edu or 554-2746, for all events.
VITAL (Vitality in Teaching and Learning): Fall Quarter Meetings
Wednesday, October 14, and Tuesday, November 17
12:00-1:00 p.m., Learning Commons Room 234
VITAL is a group of faculty who meet about twice a quarter to discuss issues in teaching and learning. VITAL is open to all SCU faculty, and is a great way to learn more about college teaching and share ideas with colleagues. The first meeting this quarter we will continue our discussion of selections from Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers (details to come). Additional topics and readings will be decided by the group.
The Well-Crafted Assignment: Essays and Reflections
Monday, October 12
12:00-1:00 p.m., Kennedy Commons
Short writing assignments are used in a variety of disciplines. Come learn from a panel of experts about the effective use of such assignments across a variety of disciplines. What makes for a good writing prompt? How do rhetorical requirements differ across disciplines and course objectives? How does one balance the learning objectives of topical content and improved writing skills? What are some tips and tricks for efficient grading of written work?
Career Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: Resources for SCU Faculty
Wednesday, October 28
12:00-1:00 p.m., Kennedy Commons
Bill Sundstrom, Associate Provost for Faculty Development, will speak on the importance of facilitating faculty career flexibility and work-life balance and provide an overview of SCU policies and programs.
Academic Integrity at SCU: The Student Perspective
Tuesday, November 10
12:00-1:00 p.m., Kennedy Commons
Co-sponsored by the Office of Student Life
A panel of students will discuss cheating at SCU: How common is it, and why do students do it? What do faculty need to know to prevent or manage academic integrity violations?
VITAL (Vitality in Teaching and Learning)
Tuesday, November 17
12:00-1:00 p.m., Learning Commons Room 234
See description for Wednesday, October 7, above.
Locations:
Kennedy Commons: Sustainable building adjacent to Swig Hall.
Learning Commons (Library) Room 234: Take the stairs at the far (east) end of the ground level—Room 234 is on your right as you exit the stairwell on the second floor.
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