The Teacher Education Council (TEC) will meet on Friday, October 9, at 1:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 418. Agenda items for this meeting include the election of Executive Council members, TEC committee membership, committee reports, and updates on certification (changes and issues).
Submitted by: Steve M. Macho
The Professional Development Center will offer the next session in the Teaching Commons series on Friday, November 13, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Butler Library 181B.
Teaching Commons, an ongoing roundtable discussion of twenty-first-century pedagogical practices, offers faculty and staff members the chance to share teaching successes and discuss ways to avoid common challenges. In this session, Bill White, director of faculty development, will lead a discussion on helping students gain more from the readings they are asked to digest.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.
Submitted by: Lauren E Turner
Have you graded your midterm exams, papers, or projects and found that a lot of students are failing? If so, join us for this discussion on Wednesday, October 28, at noon in Butler Library 181B to find answers to many of the questions you might be asking.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.
Submitted by: Lauren E Turner
The Professional Development Center will offer the next session in the Teaching Commons series on Friday, October 23, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Butler Library 181B.
Teaching Commons, an ongoing roundtable discussion of twenty-first-century pedagogical practices, offers faculty and staff members the chance to share teaching successes and discuss ways to avoid common challenges. In this session, Bill White, director of faculty development, will lead the discussion on valuing diversity within coursework.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.
Submitted by: Lauren E Turner
The Professional Development Center will host a workshop on employee appraisals and the Performance Evaluation and Professional Development System (PEPDS) on Wednesday, October 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Butler Library 181B. Delivering feedback is critical to PEPDS. This workshop will cover how to address performance issues within contract agreement guidelines and regulations. Union representation will be on site.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register using the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.
Submitted by: Lauren E Turner
You've been here a month. Now what? New faculty members are asked to share their thoughts and experiences on their first month at Buffalo State during this roundtable discussion on Tuesday, October 20, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Butler Library 181B.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.
Submitted by: Lauren E Turner
The Professional Development Center will present the workshop DISCover Your Strengths and Build Better Teams on Monday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in Butler Library 181B.
Our ability to work more effectively with others may be as simple as understanding their personalities and what drives them to do the things they do. This workshop will introduce participants to the DISC Personality Profile, a tool not only to learn about yourself but also, more importantly, to learn about others, to minimize interpersonal conflict, and to maximize success. Participants will take the DISC Personality Profile assessment and receive a personalized report approach to use with each of their colleagues.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.
Submitted by: Lauren E Turner
A person shows up at your desk yelling, crying, upset, frustrated, tearful, angry, overwhelmed, pushy, annoyed, demanding, obnoxious, intoxicated, disoriented What do you do? This two-hour video on Wednesday, October 14, at 10:00 a.m. in Butler Library 181B will offer information and suggestions for handling difficult situations.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.
Submitted by: Lauren E Turner
Join fellow faculty members as they discuss their roads to continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion during this panel discussion on Tuesday, October 13, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Butler Library 181B. This panel will offer valuable insights into the renewal and tenure process. Ample opportunity for questions and answers will follow short introductory comments.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.
Submitted by: Lauren E Turner
The Professional Development Center will present the workshop "High-Impact Practices in the Classroom" on Monday, October 5, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Butler Library 181B.
The National Survey of Student Engagement, better known as NSSE, suggests that high-impact practices, such as engaging in service learning or a learning community, can significantly enrich the collegiate experience for undergraduates. Join colleagues in this discussion on how to include these practices in classes to increase engagement, retention, and student satisfaction.
Light snacks will be provided. Please register through the CyberQuad Workshop Registration System.
Submitted by: Lauren E Turner