When Professors are Integrative Learners by Valrie Chambers A faculty member recently remarked that we, faculty, should have to take a class every so often just to remember what is like on the other side of the podium. I believe that’s true, but what course to take, and how do we find the time? Then […]
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Faculty Resources for International Learning was the theme of the first 2017 WORLD Class Lunch & Learn on February 15. Roxanne Lewis, international student and scholar services coordinator at WORLD: The David and Leighan Rinker Center for International Learning, welcomed 17 facuity and staff to the WORLD Class Lunch & Learn. After participants described their motivation for
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The February 2017 Faculty Spotlight features Ms. Grace Kaletski, Assistant Professor and Learning and Information Literacy Librarian, who will speak on Faculty Perceptions of Information Literacy. Date: Thursday, 2/23/2017 Time: 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm (lunch served at 11:30) Location: Faculty Lounge (tentative) All are welcome! Please RSVP at this link for lunch. Click here for a complete schedule of Faculty Spotlight Series.
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A Foreign Classroom – A Natural Learning Laboratory by William Andrews “…so I called to see what my Sprint International calling plan allowed in Moldova?” “Of course, sir… and what country is Moldova in?” I called my credit card company to ensure that they would not block charges made from this tiny former Soviet republic
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[2017 Registration Form] 2017 Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Symposium: Pedagogical Ecosystems Saturday Feb 25th, 2017 Stetson College of Law Gulfport, FL “The demands on learners and thus education systems are evolving fast. In the past, education was about teaching people something. Now, it is about making sure than individuals develop a reliable compass and the
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Stetson University’s Brown Innovation Fellows, a group of teacher-learners immersed in a yearlong journey of reflective dialogue and meaningful discussions about teaching and learning, are setting their sights high this year. Twelve Fellows were announced for this year’s cohort in December, and they are using the inspiring and ground-breaking novel by Parker Palmer, “The Courage
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Innovative Approaches to Tackling Complex Challenges a two-day project-based learning workshop April 7-8 on the Stetson University Campus in DeLand, FL Register now at eventbrite.com. The Brown Center for Faculty Innovation and Excellence is thrilled to host a two-day project-based learning workshop delivered by Dr. Rick Vaz and colleagues from the Center for Project-Based Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Congratulations to the talented agent of change, Dr. Joyce Mundy! Her leadership is an inspiration. Responsive education and restorative practices have received a lot of attention in education circles in the wake of increased school violence, high-stakes testing and one-size-fits-all academic standards. The goal is to study the culture at individual schools and shape programs
Join us at WORLD: The David and Leighan Rinker Center for International learning for the 2017 WORLD Class Lunch & Learn Series. WORLD Class Lunch & Learn features faculty, staff and others engaged in international outreach, research, learning, and development. WORLD Class Lunch & Learn is open to all faculty and staff ranging from experts actively engaged in international
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Faculty new to campus expressed a strong interest in receiving support in navigating the Faculty Annual Review process. The Brown Center hosted two workshops in December. Those workshops are re-capped in brief below Materials Presentation (pdf) Handouts (pdf) FAR Schedule & Documentation FAR 2016 Memo, December 12, 2016 FAR 2016 Form FAR Instructions to Chairs and
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