[This story was reprinted in its entirety from Stetson Today] September 8, 2018 Eric Weiner traveled to Iceland – one of the happiest places on Earth – for his best-selling book, “The Geography of Bliss,” and learned something he likes to share with college students. Weiner talks to students around the country and is “always amazed” […]
The following inquiry circle is seeking members. To join, please contact Megan O’Neill ([email protected]). Why Can’t They Read? Before students can be informed citizens of local communities and the world, they need to be able to read. It doesn’t surprise anyone in the classroom these days that students coming to college are ill-equipped to parse complex
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The teaching squares project offers faculty at any stage in their career an opportunity to gain new insight into their own teaching through a non-evaluative process of reciprocal classroom observation and self-reflection. The four faculty in each “square” agree to visit one another’s classes over the course of a semester and then to meet to discuss what
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The 2019 Sunshine State Teaching and Learning Conference will be held Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 2019 at The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach. Plenary Speaker: Peter Felton, professor of history, assistant provost for teaching and learning, and executive director of the Center for Engaged Learning at Elon University. [Click here for more information about
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FLORIDA STATEWIDE SYMPOSIUM Best Practices in Undergraduate Research October 19-20, 2018 Boca Raton, FL The theme for the year’s Symposium is Community Based Research. Register and/or submit a proposal at this link.
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Course Design for Essential Learning Sign-up now at : REGISTER Location: The Brown Center Office (Elizabeth 110) A five-part course design series, explores evidence based strategies for designing assignments and activities that have high-impact on learners. (read more) Mondays from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Allen Hall Workshop 1 – What’s the Big Idea: : 9/17/18
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The Professional Development Committee (PDC) invites those interested in applying for either 2019 Summer Grants or 2019-2020 Sabbatical Leaves to one of two informational sessions Location: duPont-Ball Library, Room 25 Tuesday, September 4th, 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Wednesday, September 5th, noon to 1:00 PM – (snacks provided compliments of the Brown Center) Each session will
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The teaching squares project offers faculty at any stage in their career an opportunity to gain new insight into their own teaching through a non-evaluative process of reciprocal classroom observation and self-reflection. The four faculty in each “square” agree to visit one another’s classes over the course of a semester and then to meet to discuss what
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The Brown Center for Faculty Innovation and Excellence at Stetson University supports teacher-scholar development, professional/practitioner-scholar development, and curricular/co-curricular collaborations through the award of Teaching and Scholarly Inquiry Circle mini-grants (up to $500). Stetson University faculty members, and Campus Life & Student Success staff are invited to submit proposals. (more info..) <<apply for an Inquiry Circle (Aug – Feb)>> Questions? Please
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You’re invited to “The Brown Center’s Open House”. Tap here to RSVP The Brown Center has moved to Elizabeth Hall. Please help us “warm” our new home at our open house events. Wine & Cheese: Aug 29, 4-5:30 pm OR Coffee & Donuts: Sep 5, 10-11am We look forward to seeing you !
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