As we busily prepare for hurricane Irma, you might be thinking how you are going to manage your courses. After all, you really just started getting into the groove, right? Some things you might want to consider … Make a communication plan with your students. Its likely we will miss at least a few […]
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The National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE) at Stony Brook University has received a grant to establish and advance robust partnerships between indigenous peoples and local formal and informal educators to improve educational outcomes for all students, promote cultural understanding, and foster long-term collaborations on issues of common concern. The project will extend
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SQUARES HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED FOR 2017-18. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. 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” visit one another’s classes over the course of
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The Brown Center is delighted to announce the return of the Writers’ Lockdown Program. The Writer’s Lockdown Program offers focused time, effort, and support for faculty writers to immerse in and boost their writing projects. We provide the space, some food, and peace of mind. You provide the words. Bring your laptop and materials, spread
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Circles and Squares are back! Inquiry Circles: Stetson University supports teacher-scholar development, professional/practitioner-scholar development, and curricular/co-curricular collaborations through the award of Inquiry Circle mini-grants ($500). Stetson University faculty members and Campus Life & Student Success staff are invited to submit a proposal for an inquiry circle mini-grant. A wide variety of ideas qualify for consideration on
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The Values Day Planning Committee invites you to develop a workshop for Values Day on September 26th, 2017. Workshop Submission Deadline: Monday, Aug 28, 2017 Download a PDF copy of the submission form Submit Proposal Online Workshops can address a variety of topics and should be connected to one of Stetson’s core values: Intellectual Development, Global
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Does planning your course make you feel like you are racing to complete a list of content from an ever-expanding textbook? Do you struggle to get students to engage in your course? Are you wondering if your exams are preparing your students for success in life? Imagine a classroom where, students are leading each other
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The Brown Center was delighted to welcome over 30 new faculty to campus. New Faculty Orientation engaged faculty in thinking deeply about their journey as teacher-scholars. A round-up of these presentations and resources follows (as well as answers to a few questions). <<Download Resource Guide>> Day 1: Tuesday, August 15 So excited to welcome our new
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The Sunshine State Teaching and Learning Conference is returning in early 2018! Mark your calendars now for Wednesday January 31-Friday Feb. 2, when we will return to the Sirata Beach Resort in St. Petersburg, FL, for a conference right on the beach, connecting friends, ideas, and networks. The keynote speaker will be Michelle Miller, author
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Every year, the Brown Center hosts an informational fair for new and current faculty to learn about resources available to them and their students. This year the fair features a “Taste of DeLand” with samplings from a variety of local restaurants and cafes. All are invited to grab a bite, chat with our new faculty
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