Faculty Excellence

Call for Papers: Sunshine State Teaching and Learning Conference

The inaugural Sunshine State Teaching and Learning Conference will be held Feb. 15-17, 2017 at the Sirata Resort at St. Pete Beach (Tampa Bay, Florida). 2017 theme: “Teaching in the 21st Century” Call for papers (extended to Dec. 6) Participants from all sectors of higher education are encouraged to submit proposals for presentations and posters […]

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Florida Research Development Networking Group

The Florida Research Development Networking Group website is now live.  Research development administrators from all major Florida universities and research institutions participate in the Florida Research Development Networking group.  The group informs on key research strengths and research events of state-wide interests, and provides support for these initiatives with the goal to enhance competitive inter-disciplinary

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Training Professionals to Prepare STEM Undergraduates for Research – NSF-sponsored workshop

Training Professionals to Prepare STEM Undergraduates for Research June 15-17, 2017, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Priority Application Deadline: December 9 Apply online What: A three-day professional development event hosted by the University of Central Florida designed to disseminate educational tools and strategies for implementing several types of undergraduate pre-research courses. 27 positions are available.

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Call for Submissions: Florida Undergraduate Research Conference

2017 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL FEBRUARY 24-25 Abstract Deadline: JANUARY 11, 2017 Conference registration runs from October, 2016 through January 23, 2017 for early registration rate (late registration until February 6, 2017). For more information, visit www.furc.org Over 350 undergraduate students from across the state of Florida will display their

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The Choice: A Debate on Energy & Environment Issues in the 2016 Election

Join Trevor Houser, energy adviser to Hillary Clinton, and Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND), energy adviser to Donald Trump, in a forum about the energy and environmental issues surrounding the 2016 presidential election. This event will be streamed live in Sage 257, October 25th, Tuesday, 4 – 6pm Cultural Credit Available Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Panel Discussion: TAKING ON CITIZENS UNITED

SHORT-AND LONG-TERM STRATEGIES TO RESTORE OUR DEMOCRACY Presented by the Stetson Law Chapter of the American Constitution Society When: Thursday, October 27th 12pm – 1pm Where: The Great Hall, Stetson University College of Law, 1401 61st St S, Gulfport, FL 33707 Webcast available on Deland Stetson Campus -Lynn Business Center Boardroom 213             

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Joshua Rust

The October 2016 Faculty Spotlight features Dr. Joshua Rust, associate professor of philosophy, who will speak about Max Weber on Traditionalism Date: October 27, 2016 Time: 12:00-1:00 pm Location: Faculty Lounge RSVP at this link for lunch by Friday, October 21st. Click here for a complete schedule of Faculty Spotlight Series. Max Weber on Traditionalism Max Weber describes traditional

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Faculty learning community opportunities: Brown Innovation Fellows and Inquiry Circles

Please consider joining one of these upcoming opportunities to engage with colleagues in boundary-spanning inclusive communities of practice …. 2016-2017 Brown Innovation Fellows Program: The Courage to Teach <<See the Call for Applications for more information and to access the short application form>> Higher education is undergoing a paradigm shift.  This shift is partly in response to disruptive forces,

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