Past Events: Spring 2019
The following faculty development series and programs were offered during Spring/Summer 2019.
February 12, 2019Dr. Kenneth Bodiford Presents: Successful Student/Teacher Relationships Location & Time: Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium – Baseball Meeting Room 212, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
February 14, 2019Dr. Taleah Collum Presents: Improving Online Learning with Structure and Videos This presentation will focus on how having structure in an online course leads to better student learning and better relationships with students. It will also focus on how to create lecture videos to improve learning in an online course. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
February 19, 2019Dr. Michael Boynton Presents: Man, My Professors Are So Lame: Relational Teaching and “Keeping it Real” with Students Today Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
February 21, 2019Dr. Sarah Wofford Presents: Escaping the Classroom: Using Games to Build Student Understanding and Relationships Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
March 12, 2019Dr. Gina Mabrey Presents: LEAP: Relational Teaching Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
March 14, 2019Dr. Emily Sims Presents: The Real Three R's: Realize, Reframe, and Reflect Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
March 18, 2019Dr. Raghu Gompa Presents: Fostering Higher Order Cognitive Skills through Effective Pedagogy Abstract: The speaker will lead discussion on how to be effective in fostering higher order cognitive skills such as critical thinking. One of the strategies the present speaker used in his classroom was to lead the students to be aware of the skills they already possess to enhance their learning and retaining what they have learned. The presenter will discuss some strategies proven to be successful fostering critical thinking in students. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
March 19, 2019Dr. Kelly Paynter Presents: Building Relationships in the Online Environment Kelly Paynter, who has taught online (at the K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels) since 2011, will share with the audience some strategies she uses to build relationships and community with online students. Audience members are encouraged to share their own success stories as we crowd-source ideas to improve our online instruction. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
April 4, 2019Dr. Rebecca O. Turner Presents: You have to Start Somewhere, So Start Where the Student Is Establishing a relationship with students is fundamental to the learning experience for faculty and students. Developing rapport with students, getting to know them, helping them to know you, and creating a learning climate that is safe and supports learning are characteristics of a learning environment that acknowledges the importance of relational teaching. This presentation will provide theoretical concepts and practical approaches to relational teaching for participants consider and perhaps adopt in their classes. Location & Time: Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium – Baseball Meeting Room 212, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m |
April 9, 2019Dr. Tommy Turner Presents: Relational Teaching This session will be based on the research indicating that a primary factor in the academic success of students is the relationship between student and teacher. Discussion will also include the growth of the use of social media and other similar platforms in education, the risk/benefit of this type of technology use, and the professional, ethical, and legal boundaries that must be maintained. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
April 16, 2019Kim Westbrooks Presents: Goals: Purpose-Filled Faculty/Student Interactions Classroom schedules, lecture topics, assignment details, and graduation requirements often pervade faculty/student interactions. While these interactions are necessary, an acute mindfulness toward the student's life goals can add depth to even the most mundane of interactions. Students can see faculty commitment to their success through engaged listening, directed tasks, and the sharing of professional network connections. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. |
February 4, 2019Rodney Bailey Presents: Relational Teaching Tools for the Tech Savvy Teacher Constant communication with students is crucial when it comes to building a network of trust, interest and support in the classroom. In this workshop, we will discuss the different ways that technology can act as a catalyst for you to create a strong infrastructure, allowing your students to thrive in your classroom. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
February 13, 2019Amy A. Simon & Dr. Benjamin Boozer Presents: Improving Relational Teaching Strategies with Technology: A Focus on Blended and Online Courses We aim for our presentation to focus on relational teaching strategies that are innovative in nature for online/hybrid educators. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
February 18, 2019Dr. Allison Newton Presents: Cayuse424 Training JSU is now using Cayuse 424, an online grants management system that is anticipated to help us streamline the process - both internally and externally - as we develop and submit grant applications/proposals to external funding agencies. This session is designed to familiarize JSU faculty with the new and innovative online grants management system. We will practice entering a ‘mock’ proposal intent which will give users a hands-on experience with Cayuse242. Please bring your laptop or other mobile device as we will be logging into Cayuse424 through the MyJaxState portal. Internet Browser Settings will be sent to all those registered to attend one week prior to the session. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. |
February 20, 2019Dr. Gordon Harvey Presents: “I’m just a professor, standing in front of a class, asking them to get me:” Reflections on Relational Teaching from a Senior (i.e. old) Professor Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
February 27, 2019Vinson Houston & Matthew McFall Presents: Office 365 Training Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. |
March 4, 2019Dr. Allen Gilbert & Dr. Tom Anderson Presents: Practitioner Based Philosophy: Practical Experience Approach to the Sport and Recreation Industries Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
March 6, 2019Dr. Benjie Blair & Dr. Chris Murdock Presents: Appealing to Students with Multiple Disciplines using Both Study Abroad and Projects in Fermentation Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
March 13, 2019Matthew McFall & Andrew Higgins Presents: IT Showcase Location & Time: Room 130 Martin Hall, 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. |
March 18, 2019Vinson Houston & Matthew McFall Presents: Office 365 Training Location & Time: Room 355 Ayers Hall, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
March 18, 2019Dr. Lori Hill Presents: Characteristics of Relational Teachers Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
March 20, 2019Dr. Brent Helms Presents: Hands on Minds on Learning Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
April 1, 2019Dr. Tanveer Islam Presents: Teaching in the online environment: challenges and best practices The presentation focuses on relational teaching, challenges and best practices, particularly in the online environment. I will discuss how to develop rapport and demonstrate support for students through online courses. Also, will share my insight regarding the challenges and best practices for online instruction. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
April 3, 2019Dr. Teresa Gardner Presents: Connecting with Students Online Students often think of online classes as not “real” classes. Lack of faculty presence and failure to engage with the class turns students off to the online environment. The purpose of this session is to discuss how moving to an online class environment forced me to change my approach to connecting with students. Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
April 8, 2019Andy Green Presents: TBA Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. |
April 15, 2019Vinson Houston & Matthew McFall Presents: inLink Demo Location & Time: Room 208 Self Hall, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
The Writers' Retreat was offered on May 20-22, 2019 from 10 am - 4 pm daily
April 11, 2019Dr. Christie Shelton & Dr. Maureen Newton Presents: General information session on new Promotion and Tenure Guidelines Location & Time: Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium - Baseball Meeting Room 212, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
April 12, 2019Dr. Christie Shelton & Dr. Maureen Newton Presents: General information session on new Promotion and Tenure Guidelines Location & Time: Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium - Baseball Meeting Room 212, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
April 19, 2019Dr. Maureen Newton Presents: Digital Measures Training The use of Digital Measures can enhance the quality of promotion and tenure portfolios, as well as, faculty annual reviews. This session will provide faculty further guidance to build their academic profile through the use of Digital Measures. Faculty academic profiles are required for our various accreditation bodies, both SACS-COC and discipline specific accreditation. It is essential that faculty build their academic profile to accurately reflect their hard work in all areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. Digital Measures staff have been working with JSU to set up our academic profile and reporting system to better reflect faculty activities, including activities related to program coordination and/or other administrative and research work that faculty may be fulfilling, in addition to their traditional faculty role. This training will benefit all faculty, especially those working on their promotion and tenure portfolios. Training provided by Erin Rider, Hungwei Tseng, and Maureen Newton. Location & Time: Computer Lab B13 Ayers Hall, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m |
April 30, 2019Dr. Erin Rider Presents: Introduction to Activity Insight; Organizational Strategies for Portfolio Submission; and Organizing CVs Location & Time: 208 Self Hall, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m |
May 1, 2019Dr. John-Bauer Graham Presents: Getting Published and Conducting Quality Research Location & Time: 208 Self Hall, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m |
May 6, 2019Dr. Staci Stone Presents: How to Articulate Value of Scholarly/Creative Activity and Presenting Accomplishments Succinctly and Convincingly Location & Time: Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium - Baseball Meeting Room 212, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m |
May 7, 2019Christy Burns, Jennifer Foster, David Myer Presents: Distinguished Lecturer Round Table Discussion Location & Time: 236 Self Hall; 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. |
May 8, 2019Dr. Janet Bavonese, Dr. Jeremy Benson, Dr. Jeff Van Slyke Presents: Associate Professor Round Table Discussion Location & Time: 236 Self Hall; 8:30 – 10:00 a.m |
May 8, 2019Dr. Jan Case, Dr. Robert Felgar, Dr. Gordon Harvey, Dr. Richard Kania Presents: Distinguished Professor Round Table Discussion Location & Time: 236 Self Hall; 1:30 – 3:00 p.m |
May 10, 2019Dr. Bill Lester, Dr. Keith Lowe, Dr. Todd McKerchar, Dr. Reggie Overton, Dr. Jamie Runnels, and Kimberly Stevens Presents: Full Professor Round Table Discussion Location & Time: 208 Self Hall; 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m |
May 17, 2019Andy Green Presents: Discipline Specific Service and Significance of Community Engagement Location & Time: 208 Self Hall, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m |