The Faculty Development Program offers numerous on and off campus enrichment opportunities. Workshops, brown bags, seminars, and retreats cover a range of topics and address a variety of faculty needs and interests.

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2012

February

Helping International Students Succeed in your Classes

With William Grabe, Regents' Professor, English Department;
and Randi Reppen, Professor, English Department, and member of NAU Teaching Academy

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Thursday, February 9
3:30 – 4:30 pm
duBois Center, Southwest Room
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Lessons from the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative

with Liz Brauer, Professor, Electrical Engineering

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Friday, February 10
12:30 – 1:30 pm
duBois Center, Meadows Room
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Research at NAU Training

"Developing Your Scholarly Agenda" and
"Intellectual Property at NAU: What Faculty Should Know"

Saturday, February 11
High Country Conference Center
9:00am-12:00pm "Developing Your Scholarly Agenda"
12:30pm-2:00pm "Intellectual Property at NAU: What Faculty Should Know"
Cost: $22.00 (Lunch will be provided)
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research
More information and registration here

Lecturing as a Means of Orientation

with Julie Piering, Richard Wood Professor for the Teaching of Philosophy

Wednesday, February 15
1:30 – 2:30 pm
University Union, Oak Creek Room
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Constructing Exams

with Terry Blows, Chair, Mathematics & Statistics;
Greg Glau, Director of English Composition;
Gretchen McAllister, Associate Professor, Teaching and Learning

Thursday, February 16
12:30 – 2:00 pm
University Union, Oak Creek Room
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New Directions in Diversity Symposium session

Insights into Diversity and the Arts

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Friday, February 17
9:00 - 11:00 am
Note new location: Native American Cultural Center, Gathering Hall
Sponsored by the Office of the President
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Alternatives to Traditional Exams for Assessing Student Work

with Cyndi Banks, Criminology and Criminal Justice;
JeanAnn Foley, Teaching and Learning;
and Tom Paradis, Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Monday, February 20
Note new time: 11:00 am – noon
University Union, Sycamore Room
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Research at NAU Training

Preparing a Competitive NIH Proposal

Saturday, February 25
High Country Conference Center
10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $22.00 (Lunch will be provided)
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research
More information and registration here

Developing a Teaching Portfolio

with Linda Shadiow, Director, Faculty Development Program
Monday, February 27
12:30 – 1:30 pm
duBois Center, Southwest Room
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What College Teachers Should Know About Memory

with Michelle Miller, Chair, Psychology Department

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Tuesday, February 28
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Cline Library Room 200
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March

Webinar: Ten Ways to Improve Blended Course Design

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Tuesday, March 6
Noon - 1:30 pm
Cline Library Room 200
Co-sponsored with the e-Learning Center
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Fulbright Opportunities for International Teaching and Research

with Harvey Charles, Vice Provost for International Education

Thursday, March 8
Noon – 1:00 pm
University Union, Havasupai C
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New Directions in Diversity Symposium session

Insights into Inclusivity in Online Curriculum and Pedagogy

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Friday, March 23
9:00 - 11:00 am
Note new location: Native American Cultural Center, Gathering Hall
Sponsored by the Office of the President
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10th Annual Assessment Fair/Poster Presentations

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Tuesday, March 27
4:00 – 6:00 pm
High Country Conference Center

April

Liberal Studies: Co-creating the Knowledge Commons

First Year Learning and Student Success

Thursday, April 12
2:30 - 4:00 pm
University Union, Sycamore Room
Co-sponsored with the Liberal Studies Program
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New Directions in Diversity Symposium session

Insights from Student Experiences at NAU

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Friday, April 20
9:00 - 11:00 am
Note new location: Native American Cultural Center, Gathering Hall
Sponsored by the Office of the President
Register here

(Other programs will be added to the calendar as dates and times are confirmed. Please check back frequently.)