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:: [MASTER EVENT LIST] (.pdf) :: [DVD/VIDEO LIST] (.pdf) :: CALENDAR MISS AN EVENT OR WORKSHOP? CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE EVENT VIDEOS! SPRING 2008* May 7 : DISSERTATION COMPLETION SERIES: DEMYSTIFYING ORALS DEFENSE *details of our events have moved to our online calendar FALL 2007* Nov 15 & 16: SPOTLIGHT ON GRAMMAR: GETTING STUDENTS TO TURN IN EDITED & PROOFREAD PAPERS
*details of our events have moved to our online calendar ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES FOR INSTITUTIONAL & UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS Wednesday, 25 July 2007 with: Dr. Hubball will discuss scholarly approaches to program-level assessment in higher education. Conceptual frameworks, case study examples and published articles pertaining to program-level assessment of learning-centered curricula in diverse settings will be discussed. **handouts are .pdf files HUBBALL'S ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES POWERPOINT CURRICULUM PRACTICE: Thursday, 28 June 2007 with: Harry Hubball, Department of Curriculum Studies This presentation focuses on how to approach successfully the development, implementation and evaluation of learning-centered curricula in diverse contextual settings.
The Center for Teaching Excellence and Faculty Mentoring Program present GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS SERIES: National Science Foundation Grant Writing: the Basics Tuesday, 17 April 2007 1. Proposal development: you've got a great idea and now want to fund it? 2. Know your basics: 3. I got the money--what now? The presenters are: Jim Gosz, NSF EPSCoR Program Officer UH Manoa Graduate Division and Center for Teaching Excellence presents: Preparing Future Faculty Series Wednesday April 4 WRITING YOUR DISSERTATION: THE FIRST MOVEMENT Donna Ching Having trouble getting going on your dissertation? This workshop is for those in the early stages of dissertation planning, especially if you could use some advice solidifying your topic, building a committee and designing a proposal. This workshop will cover: Space is limited and priority will be given to PhD candidates. For more information about the content of the workshop, contact Donna Ching at donnac@hawaii.edu The Center for Teaching Excellence and An information session on: Monday, April 9, 2007 The Fulbright Program, the flagship international educational program sponsored by the United States Government, provides grants for graduate students, scholars and professionals, and teachers and administrators from the U.S. and other countries. If you have wondered what it’s like to apply and receive a Fulbright grant, join us for a lively discussion with colleagues and Fulbright scholars. They will explain the process of applying for and being awarded a Fulbright grant, and speak about their experience. The presentation will address Fulbright grants for graduate students, traditional Fulbright scholar awards, and newer short grants such as the Fulbright Senior Specialist program. The presenters are: Light refreshments will be served. For further information about the event, contact: The Center for Teaching Excellence and Faculty Mentoring Program present GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPS SERIES: An Introduction to Using FASTLANE and GRANTS.GOV NSF is slowly transitioning from Fast lane to Grants.gov for the proposal submission process. This session will give you a general overview of using Grants.gov and processing your proposals through the University system. The presenters will also demonstrate the NSF Fast lane site and review the pre-and post-award functions in Fast lane that PI's need to be aware of in managing their NSF grants. Georgette Sakumoto, Administrative Officer, ORS Tuesday, 3 April 2007 UH Manoa Graduate Division and Center for Teaching Excellence presents: Preparing Future Faculty Series Wednesday March 21 EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION Panel This panel is for Graduate Students who aspire to be great teachers! Questions addressed: Center for Teaching Excellence & Faculty Mentoring Program Present: WOMEN IN ACADEME What unique challenges do women face within an academic environment? How can women establish their authority in the classroom? How is power gendered in academia and what strategies are important for women in academe to develop? This series of three special events sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and the Faculty Mentoring Program (FMP) begins with an interactive workshop focused on issues in the classroom followed by two panels, bringing together women from different fields and roles to share insights and strategies for greater personal and professional development. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1:00-4:15 P.M. ----- FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 12:00-1:15 P.M. ----- FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 12:00-1:15 P.M. UH Manoa Graduate Division and Center for Teaching Excellence presents: Preparing Future Faculty Series Friday, March 9 CURRICULUM VITAE: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY Catherine P. Fulford, Ph.D., Professor of Educational Technology, UH Mänoa This workshop will focus on the structural as well as aesthetic characteristics that can make your CV more competitive. We will begin by critiquing a number of sample CVs in an effort to identify specific strengths and weaknesses. We will cover: • The difference between a resume and a CV For more information about the content of the workshop, contact Catherine Fulford at fulford@hawaii.edu Click here for our HANDOUTS, POWERPOINT, VIDEO The Center for Teaching Excellence and The Manoa Writing Program present: THE SILLY FEAR OF PLAGIARISM: RESTORING OUR FOCUS ON GOOD TEACHING with Chris M. Anson, Professor of English and Director of Campus Writing & Speaking Program at North Carolina State University Monday, March 5, 2007 If you worry that your students are turning in papers that they didn’t write, or cutting and pasting chunks of text from Internet sources without attribution, plagiarism appears to be a kind of epidemic. In the context of increasing concern about plagiarism and increasingly questionable practices for dealing with it, this interactive session will focus on more productive ways to subvert plagiarism: through principled teaching. We will consider ways to design writing assignments that can restore our role as coaches and guides, and make it undesirable or extremely difficult for students to turn in someone else’s work as their own For more information about the event, contact: Monica Stitt-Bergh CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM SPRING 2007 Wondering how to effectively enhance your teaching with technology? Looking for creative ideas to jazz up your current uses of classroom technology? Feeling overwhelmed by the options and new developments in classroom technologies? Whatever your discipline, classroom format, or degree of expertise with regards to technology, this series of 2 workshops and a panel will offer perspectives and ideas to inspire you to think about new ways to fit technology to your teaching needs and goals. This series is designed to present techniques and ideas for effective uses of technology that are applicable in a variety of contexts. On the two panels, faculty from different disciplines will discuss and demonstrate how they have implemented technologies—from Power-Point to WebCT and beyond. These faculty experts will present techniques applicable in a range of formats—such as large lectures, small class activities, online and inter-institutional environments. The final session in our series is an interactive workshop that will allow participants to have hands-on experience with creating strategies to create effective online courses. Kukendall Hall 106 Events Room & Gallery Tuesday, February 13, 12:00-1:30 - closed PANEL DISCUSSION: “Technology in the Classroom”
Tuesday, February 20, 12:00-1:30 - closed PANEL DISCUSSION: “Teaching Online: Challenges and Successes”
Friday, March 2, 1:00 – 3:00 WORKSHOP: "Instructional Design for E-learning: Primer for Practitioners" Workshop Leader: Peter Leong, Educational Technology Are all e-learning experiences created equal? What does it take to create good e-learning experiences for students? This workshop will provide an introduction to the use of sound educational principles and instructional strategies to create effective online courses. Topics covered will include the ADDIE model, ABCD performance objectives and Gagne’s event of instruction. ~ Check out the VIDEOSUH Manoa Graduate Division and Center for Teaching Excellence presents: PREPARING FUTURE FACULTY SERIES SPRING 2007 Wednesday February 14 GIVING EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK ON STUDENT WRITING Monica Stitt-Bergh Manoa Writing Program Whether you teach your own section or mainly grade papers, this workshop is for you. * evaluating student writing effectively and quickly Office of Faculty Development & Support presents the Spring 2007 NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I Center for Teaching Excellence & Graduate Division Present TEACHING ASSISTANT TRAINING New and continuing Graduate Teaching Assistants are welcome. Experienced TAs from several departments will be available throughout the training program. Topics inlude: • Experienced TA panel The Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support Presents Enhancing Student Learning: A presentation by and discussion with visiting scholar Dr. Harry Hubball, Wednesday, November 22, 12:00 noon – 1:30pm Kuykendall 107 Events Room & Gallery Specific Objectives/Learning Outcomes This presentation will enable participants to (a) identify critical stages of outcomes-based curricular reform in university contexts (b) apply curriculum development frameworks for implementing Faculty and/or Institutional learning outcomes (c) discuss specific challenges and a wide range of Faculty/Institutional support strategies to enhance learning-centered curricula. ~ Check out the VIDEO!The Office of Faculty Development and Academic Support Presents Enhancing Student Learning: A presentation by and discussion with visiting scholar Dr. Harry Hubball, Wednesday, November 22, 12:00 noon – 1:30pm Kuykendall 107 Events Room & Gallery Specific Objectives/Learning Outcomes This presentation will enable participants to (a) identify critical stages of outcomes-based curricular reform in university contexts (b) apply curriculum development frameworks for implementing Faculty and/or Institutional learning outcomes (c) discuss specific challenges and a wide range of Faculty/Institutional support strategies to enhance learning-centered curricula. THE CENTER FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE & HONORS PROGRAM present: TEACH HONORS A panel discussion by faculty and students on teaching and learning in Honors courses Thursday In Honors courses, you get to teach small discussion-based classes and work one-on-one with talented and motivated students. You can try new pedagogy, develop new content and enjoy a deeper intellectual relationship with undergraduate students. Faculty typically feel re-invigorated as a result of teaching an Honors course and often report that it provides one the best teaching experiences of their career. Join us for this event, if you would like to: • adapt a regular class exclusively for Honors students From the new interim director of the Honors Program, you will learn about opportunities and procedures for proposing courses. Lunch will be provided. The Center for Teaching Excellence and The Manoa Writing Program present: IS IT RESEARCHED WRITING OR IS IT PLAGIARISM? A panel discussion on understanding the nature of plagiarism and how to address it and assist students with Tom Hilgers, Manoa Writing Program What are forms of plagiarism and how does it evolve? What are some effective pedagogical practices and responses?The panel will present the issue from different perspectives and will engage in a lively discussion with participants. Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 12:00 Noon-1:15pm For more information about the content of the panel, please contact: The Center for Teaching Excellence and The Center on Disability Studies Present TEACHING ALL STUDENTS, REACHING ALL LEARNERS: INNOVATIVE WAYS TO ADDRESS DISABILITY AND DIVERSITY IN THE UNIVERSITY CLASSROOM The Fall 2006 workshop series includes: October 2: “Disability, Diversity and Civil Rights: Getting to Know October 9: “How Difficult Can this Be?” Understanding your October 16: Getting Akamai with Assistive Technology Inside October 23: Universal Design as Innovative and Effective Tool October 30: Student Roundtable: Hear Our Stories LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED! The workshops are organized as a series: we strongly suggest you attend all five. Faculty who attend a minimum of four workshops will receive a certificate from the CTE, co-sponsored by the UHM Ombuds Office and the Center on Disability Studies, to include into your personnel files as evidence of professional training. Please register so that we can provide lunch for you. UH-Manoa Graduate Division and The Center for Teaching Excellence present Preparing Future Faculty Series for Fall 2006 OUTSIDE OUR IVORY TOWER: TRANSITIONING OUT OF GRADUATE SCHOOL Cristina Bacchilega, Chair, English Wednesday, Most people with advanced degrees are not hired at research universities The panelists are experienced faculty who will answer For more information about the event content, please contact: FLEXING YOUR GRANT WRITING SKILLS Harold McAthur, UH Manoa Research Relations, Office of the Chancellor Successful grant writing is a major key to securing a position in today's universities. Regardless of your discipline, odds are you will need to seek funding foir your research and professional work throughout your career. This event will provide both an overview of the grantwriting process as well as offer valuable tips for strengthening your gran proposals. Among other things, we will consider the following: -Defining good grantsmanship Join us as we explore the basics of good grant writing. Questions and discussion are welcomed. For more information, call the Center for Teaching Excellence at 808-956-6978 The Center for Teaching Excellence and The UHM Study Abroad Center present LONDON CALLING: TEACHING AND RESEARCHING ABROAD UHM faculty from various departments are teaching and conducting research around the world through the Study Abroad Center’s Programs. Every semester the Study Abroad Center appoints a UHM faculty member to teach in London. Join us for a lively discussion and find out how you could become a Resident Director in London. The panel discussion will feature: Simon Edwards, International Coordinator for the English Programme, Roehampton University, London For more information contact: The Center for Teaching Excellence and The College of Education present: FINDING BALANCE IN ACADEMIC LIFE: A WELLNESS SERIES The five-part series illustrates how to master the often-overwhelming academic pressure by sparking vitality and find calmness in your body. Friday, July 7 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 14 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Friday, July 21 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Friday, July 28 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Friday, August 4 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Check out the VIDEOS! For further information about the event, contact: The Center for Teaching Excellence and The Fulbright Association present An information session on: The flagship international educational program sponsored by the United States Government, the Fulbright Program, provides grants for Graduate Students, Scholars and Professionals, and Teachers and Administrators from the U.S. and other countries. If you have wondered what it’s like to apply and receive a Fulbright grant, join us for a lively discussion with colleagues and Fulbright scholars. They will explain the process of applying for and being awarded a Fulbright grant, and speak about their experience. They will focus on Fulbright grants for graduate students, traditional Fulbright scholar awards, and newer short grants such as the Fulbright Senior Specialist program. The presenters are: For further information about the event, contact: The UH Manoa Graduate Division and the Center for Teaching Excellence present: Y O U R F E E D B A C K I S W A N T E D ! Graduate Student Open Forum Please come to an open session with the Graduate Assistant Dean, Ken Tokuno, where he will listen to any ideas, concerns or problems you have had or are having which can be addressed by the Graduate Division. This forum is intended to solicit constructive feedback about anything having to do with graduate education, registration, degree progress, information availability or anything else that might be rectified centrally rather than at the department level. Registration is not necessary. This session is limited to graduate students only. For more information contact: The UH Manoa Graduate Division and the Center for Teaching Excellence present: Preparing Future Faculty Series Spring 2006 Wednesday March 22 12:30-2:00pm THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF SYLLABUS WRITING Learning to be a successful instructor takes time and effort. This process starts before the first day of class with the syllabus. More than just a list of chapters in the required text to read and assignments to do, the syllabus is a roadmap. In this workshop, we will:
Join us as we explore different approaches to syllabus writing. If you have an existing syllabus, bring it with you. The Center for Teaching Excellence and UHM faculty from various departments are teaching and conducting research around the world through the Study Abroad Center’s Programs. Every semester the Study Abroad Center appoints a UHM faculty member to teach in London. Join us for a lively discussion and find out how you could become a Resident Director in London. The panel discussion will feature: For more information contact: SCRAMBLING TO THE IVORY TOWER: PREPARING FOR THE ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH with Brandon Ledward, Graduate Student, Anthropology and Kenneth A. Tokuno, Asst. Dean, Graduate DivisionWednesday February 1 Join us as we discuss strategies and resources that will help you make the most of your job search. Following the dialog portion of this event, time will be devoted to addressing questions from the audience. To borrow a copy of our DVD of this event, call CTE at 956-6978 or email cte@hawaii.edu The Center for Teaching Excellence and UHM Graduate Division present: OUTSIDE OUR IVORY TOWER: TRANSITIONING FROM GRADUATE SCHOOL TO CAREERS OUTSIDE OF HIGHER EDUCATION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006 Panelists include: CLIFFORD MORTON, BOTANY Most people with advanced degrees are not hired at research universities such as the University of Hawai`i at Manoa. This panel will provide three perspectives on careers available outside of higher education, focusing primarily on how the master's degree can be used for achieving rewarding positions. The panel is comprised of current and/or former graduate chairs from the three broad areas of Natural Science, Social Science and the Humanities. Discussion will focus on practical strategies for making a successful transition out of the university based on the panelists' observations and support of previous graduate students. Although this event is aimed at master's degree students, all graduate students are welcome. The Center for Teaching Excellence and The Writing Workshop present: DEMYSTIFYING THE WRITING WORKSHOP with LaRene Despain, English and the staff of the Writing Workshop Do your students need assistance with writing, grammar, paper organization, and brainstorming? The specially trained graduate Teaching Assistants that comprise the staff of the Writing Workshop can help them not only to write better papers, but also to become better writers. The goals of the Writing Workshop range from guiding students with preliminary thinking, to fleshing out ideas and learning to edit. The presentation will include:
For more information about the event, contact: THE CTE AND CDS SERIES IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SPRING 2006 The Center for Teaching Excellence and the Center on Disability Studies of the University of Hawai’i are offering a teaching workshop for all interested faculty: Teaching All Students, Reaching All Learners: Innovative Ways to Address Disability and Diversity in the University Classroom Fridays: (3-3): “Disability, Diversity and Civil Rights: Getting to Know All of your Students” (3-10): Universal Design as Innovative and Effective Tool to Reach and Teach All Students (3-17): Reasonable Accommodations for your Students: Getting Akamai with Assistive Technology Inside and Outside the Classroom The workshops are organized as a series: we strongly suggest you attend all three. For more information, contact: Katharina Heyer, heyer@hawaii.edu The Center for Teaching Excellence presents: What makes an online course exemplary? This workshop will introduce you to: See how these practices are modeled in Donna Matsumotoʻs Expository Writing course, a 2005 WebCT Exemplary Course Project recipient. For more information, contact: |
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Make connections between course objectives, departmental aims, and the university mission statement
