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Faculty and Staff Leaders of Short-term Study Abroad and Study USA Courses
July 19, 2017
This workshop is required of faculty and staff who will be leading a group off-campus in 2017-18, whether abroad or domestically. We will have guest speakers offer strategies on how to build responsible student behavior into your curriculum as well as reflection activities. Please direct any questions to Mark Dalhouse.
Intended Audience: Faculty and staff teaching short-term study abroad and Study USA courses 2017-18.
Student Health Behaviors: Response and Referral Resources
July 19, 2017
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, academic performance and student health are inextricably linked. Learn techniques for supporting student health and responding to indicators of unhealthy behaviors. Get updated information on university resources for individual response and referrals. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that about a quarter of college students experience difficulty with academics due to alcohol use. Other health topics impacting academic performance include sleep, stress, nutrition, sexuality and relationships.
Intended Audience: Open to all members of the Elon University Community
Elon 101 New and Returning Faculty Workshop
July 19, 2017
Join your Elon 101 colleagues as we learn about new program initatives, resources, and updates for fall 2017. Orientation schedule review will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m. and end at 10:35 a.m. For the remaining time, Brandy Propst and Becky Olive-Taylor will facilitate discussions regarding Elon 101 program identity and required course elements. Announcements will be kept to a bare minimum. Please note that lunch is no longer provided.
Intended Audience: Directed to those teaching Elon 101 in the fall.
Using the Common Reading, Make Your Home Among Strangers by Jennie Capo Crucet
July 19, 2017
This session wil be useful for anyone interested in teaching with "Making Your Home Among Strangers" or communicating with students about the book. Come share ideas or find inspiration in your colleagues. Instructors of COR 110, ENG 110, Elon 101, MTH 110, and other first-year courses are especially encouraged to attend.
Lunch will be provided for faculty and staff members who RSVP by Thursday, Aug. 18. Click here to RSVP.
Intended Audience: Designed for all faculty and staff working with first-year students, but open to all members of Elon University
New Faculty Orientation
July 19, 2017
New faculty will meet with the president, the provost and with experienced Elon faculty to learn more about teaching and thriving at Elon and to prepare for the start of the academic year. The new faculty orientation program is facilitated by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning; more details are online at www.elon.edu/newfaculty.
Intended Audience: All full-time faculty who are new to Elon this academic year.
To reserve a lunch for the new faculty orientation session, register here for New Faculty Orientation to provide your name, academic department, and to indicate if you have any dietary restrictions. RSVP by Aug. 15, or as soon as possible.
STS 110 Meeting
July 19, 2017
Intended Audience: Geared to faculty who will teach STS 110 in 2017-18, but open to all members of Elon University
Meeting of ENG 110 Faculty
July 19, 2017
This meeting is for all faculty who will be teaching ENG 110 Writing: Argument and Inquiry during the 2017-18 academic year.
Intended Audience: Faculty teaching ENG 110
Department Chairs meet with the Dean
July 19, 2017
Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences | Lindner 206 |
School of Communications | Schar 108A |
School of Business | KOBC 100 |
School of Education | Mooney 102C |
Intended Audience: Department Chairs and Associate Chairs
COR Capstone Seminar Organizational Meeting
July 19, 2017
The faculty of COR interdisciplinary capstone seminars will participate in an organizational meeting, including conversation about different capstone projects being used and other pedagogies for integrating learning.
Intended Audience: All faculty teaching COR capstone seminars during 2017-18 (and others who would like to attend).
Preparing for Sessions on "The Responsibilities of Engaged Learning/First Class"
July 19, 2017
On Monday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., first-year and transfer students will meet in small groups with a faculty member to talk about their academic responsibilities for learning at Elon. This session will allow faculty to discuss the event and to share ideas.
Intended Audience: Faculty who will be leading Engaged Learning Sessions, especially those leading for the first time