MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY

CFD NEWS

January 1995

A Newsletter from Your Bush Grant Faculty Development Team

Editors: Suzanne Bunkers and Sheryl Dowlin

Center for Faculty Development
Phone: 389-5855

Welcome to our new Center for Faculty Development (CFD) in the MSU Library. The CFD office is located at the northeast corner of the third floor of the MSU Library, adjacent to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Information Sciences Institute.

The Center for Faculty Development staff has developed bibliographies of faculty development books, journals, and videotapes available for checkout at the circulation desk of the MSU Library. The Center has a small meeting space and a networked computer with access to the Minnesota State University faculty development Gopher and the Government Printing Office electronic bulletin board. The Center also has information available about Bush Regional Collaborative Conferences, University Development Day, and faculty development workshops on campus and around the nation.

MEMBERS OF THE CFD TEAM AT MSU:

Frank Birmingham     389-5953    Library Director   frb2 (vax1)
Suzanne Bunkers      389-5503    English            susanna (vax1)
Sheryl Dowlin        389-5538    Speech Com.        sheryl dowlin (ms mail)
Anaam Hashmi         389-5335    Business           anaam hashmi (ms mail)
Vicky Hudson         389-1965    Library Media Ed.  vickyh (vax1)
Audrey Metro         389-5895    Learning Center    audrey metro (ms mail)
Ken Pengelly         389-5347    Library Media Ed.  pengelly (vax1)
Jeff Pribyl          389-6024    Chemistry          jeff pribyl (ms mail)
Guynel Reid          389-5664    Ed. Foundations    guynel reid (ms mail)
Usha Sraghavan       389-5855    Computer Science   usha (vax1)

The members of the CFD Team, representing a variety of constituencies at MSU, have been appointed by the Faculty Association and MSUAASF for three-year terms (1992-95). This is the second three-year cycle for the Bush Faculty Development Grant; the first three-year grant (1989-92) led to the founding of the Center at MSU. The current grant will conclude in 1995.

If you have questions, suggestions, and/or requests for assistance in locating faculty development materials or participating in faculty development activities, call the CFD office at 389-5855. Please leave a message on our voice mail if no one is available to assist you at the time you call. Beginning winter quarter 1995, members of the CFD Team will staff the CFD Office. Office hours will be posted electronically and via the NEWSWEEKLY.

I. MSU CAMPUS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FUNDED BY BUSH GRANT:

Several projects developed and sponsored by MSU faculty have been approved for funding by the Bush Faculty Development Project, now in its sixth and final year. Each project will be implemented on our campus during winter and spring quarters 1995. For detailed information about how you might become involved with any of these projects, please call the project director listed below:

1. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE EDUCATOR: AN INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FACULTY AND STAFF.
Director: Ken Pengelly, Library Media Education (389-5247)

This project will provide individualized, one-to-one instruction by students for MSU faculty and staff. Each participant will identify electronic communications needs; the project coordinator will select a trainer and schedule five one-hour training sessions for each educator.

2. AMPLIFYING THE CRESCENDO OF CREATIVE MATHEMATICAL THINKING IN ALL STUDENTS.
Director: Mary Ann Lee, Mathematics (389-5908)

This project will bring nationally recognized professionals to the MSU campus to demonstrate graphing calculators and related technology for teachers of freshman/sophomore level mathematics and quantitative courses.

3. GETTING SMART ABOUT DIVERSITY.
Director: Bill Wagner, Sociology and Corrections (389-5602)

This four-day faculty workshop will be a collaborative, interdisciplinary effort that will provide instruction and support for direct application of aspects of cultural diversity to classroom learning.

4. SOCRATIC SEMINARS: THINK CRITICALLY, LISTEN CAREFULLY, AND QUESTION THOUGHTFULLY.
Director: Guynel Reid, Educational Foundations (389-5664)

This project will explore procedures for engaging faculty and public school teachers in Socratic questioning (using the Paideia approach) and active participation to promote enlarged understanding of ideas and values.

5. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GOPHER.
Director: Frank Birmingham, Acting Director of Library (389-5953)

This project will provide access to the GOPHER for MSU faculty and staff. The project began in July 1994 and is currently underway. It will provide a wealth of information, including information about faculty development throughout the Minnesota State Universities.

6. INCREASED USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM AT MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY.
Director: Jeff Pribyl, Chemistry and Geology (389-6024)

The goal of this project is to help all faculty better utilize available technologies (e.g., video disk, flat panels, computers, video players, internet) in their classrooms. A series of interactive workshops will lead to the formation of support and/or interest groups and to an increased awareness and use of these technologies on the MSU campus.

7. THE CFD NEWS: A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Director: Suzanne Bunkers, English (389-5503)

The goal of this project is to create a monthly newsletter, to be distributed in hard copy and electronically on the MSU campus and beyond via the faculty development GOPHER. The CFD NEWS will keep faculty and staff informed of faculty development opportunities, publications, and services available at the Center for Faculty Development.

8. A COLLABORATIVE MODEL FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
Director: Sheryl Dowlin, Speech Communications (389-5538)

See description of University Development Day workshop below.

9. USING THE RESOURCES IN THE GLOBAL LEARNING LABORATORY (GLL):
Director: David Allan, Library (389-5945)

Beginning in January 1995, the Global Learning Laboratory will offer faculty development workshops to orient faculty in the use of the latest instructional technology including interactive audio and visual cassette technology, satellite television, and computer technology. The GLL will have two components: a 48-position audio-visual area with electronic student response system in each student carrel, and a 12-position IBM (PS-2s) computer area.

II. UPCOMING FACULTY DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AT MSU:

1."Protecting Human Subjects: Challenges Presented by the New Research Environment." Mary Jean Jernberg, Institutional Research Board and
College of Graduate Studies

Thursday, January 19, 1995 2:00-4:00 p.m. CSU 101

This workshop will explain new IRB Human Subject Research Guidelines for MSU faculty, staff, and students who wish to learn more about ways in which human subjects must be protected during research.

2. "Conversations About Research." Elaine Lilly, Research and Sponsored Programs; Gary Hudson, Institutional Research Board; and Suzanne Bunkers, Center for Faculty Development

Friday, February 3, 1995 noon-1 p.m. CSU 201

This brown bag lunch is intended to initiate conversations among members of the MSU community about such topics as development of research plans, time management, peer review of manuscripts, publishing strategies, and ways in which researchers can learn about one another's work and share insights. The conveners invite everyone interested in becoming part of an ongoing discussion group to come to this brown bag lunch, the purpose of which is to plan future topics and meetings.

III. UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT DAY: FEBRUARY 21, 1995

The Center for Faculty Development is one of the co-sponsors for University Development Day 1995. This year's theme is "Understanding and Living Effectively in a Diverse Community." For information about the day's schedule, contact Kathy Trauger in the MSU President's Office (389-1111).

Dr. Sheila Tobias, noted educator and scholar, will deliver the morning keynote address: "'They're Not Dumb, They're Different': Issues of Inclusiveness in Math and Science Education."

Dr. Tobias, who was educated in history and literature at Harvard-Radcliffe and Columbia, has been a college teacher and administrator. She is currently the head of The Research Corporation in Tucson, AZ. Her latest work explores the question of why intelligent and motivated college students have taskspecific disabilities in certain disciplines, particularly mathematics and science.

In They're Not Dumb: They're Different: Stalking the Second Tier (1990), Dr. Tobias examines the many reasons why many students do not pursue the study of science; for instance, different learning styles, different expectations, different degrees of discipline, different "kinds of minds" from students who traditionally like and do well at science (14). In her keynote address, she will explore what teachers can do to meet the needs of diverse student populations. During the afternoon of UDD, Dr. Tobias will present a workshop that amplifies issues addressed in her keynote speech.

Over sixty workshops will be offered for students, staff, and faculty throughout the day. The CFD is sponsoring the following workshop sessions:

1. "'They're Not Dumb, They're Different': Implications for Teachers and Learners" coordinated by Jeff Pribyl:

During this workshop, MSU students, faculty, and staff will have an opportunity to talk with Dr. Sheila Tobias about her work on issues of inclusiveness in math and science education as a follow-up to her morning keynote address. Implications for teaching and learning at MSU will be given particular emphasis during the workshop session.

2. "A Collaborative Model for Inclusive Education" coordinated by Sheryl Dowlin:

Panel members will discuss participation in the Mahkato Education Day, an annual program that has involved Native American resource personnel, who meet with all Mankato-area third grade students, their teachers, and assisting parents. Maria Pearson, a Yankton Sioux Native American from Ames, Iowa, will bring her perspective on this collaborative cultural diversity educational model, which is respected in both the Dakota and Mankato communities. Sheryl Dowlin, one of the Mahkato Education Day organizers, and Shirley Ruby, a third grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School in Mankato, will also take part in the panel discussion.

3. "Community Inclusiveness and Diversity Initiatives" coordinated by Suzanne Bunkers:

Panel members will discuss ways in which Mankato-area community and educational programs can work together with members of the MSU community to develop and implement inclusiveness and diversity initiatives that lead to better communication and collaboration. Panel participants will include Sandra Woods, Executive Director, Leadership Mankato Area Program; Bill Frederickson, Guidance Counselor, Mankato West High School; and Audrey Metro, Director of the MSU Learning Center and parent of students in District 77 schools.

4. "Preparing Students for a Diverse Global Community" presented by Anaam Hashmi:

Part of MSU's mission is an increasing emphasis on developing international/global aspects of education. This presentation will emphasize the need for globalization of all social science disciplines. Suggestions will be made to help teaching faculty members incorporate global/international diversity concepts into their teaching lessons. These suggestions can be useful for other teaching and non-teaching faculty as well.

5. "Understanding and Living Effectively in a Diverse Community" presented by Julie Andrzejewski:

Dr. Andrzejewski, a professor of Human Relations at St. Cloud State University, will address issues of teaching about controversial issues, such as those about diversity. This workshop will give practical suggestions for addressing issues of diversity while maintaining support and respect for students and their individual beliefs. Some of the SCSU Human Relations Department's most successful pedagogical techniques will be shared.

IV. UPCOMING FACULTY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES:

1. Bush Winter Faculty Development Conference, sponsored by the Bush Regional Collaboration in Faculty Development:
Theme: "Teaching with Open Eyes: Assessment of Student Learning"
Dates: February 16-17, 1995
Location: Radisson Hotel South, Bloomington, MN

The keynote address, presented by Elizabeth Baer and Michael Miller of Gustavus Adolphus College, is entitled: The Treacherous Waters of Assessment." The keynote will be followed by sessions on topics such as the cultural context of learning assessment, portfolios of general education courses, students assessing students, and experiential learning: assessment and applications to the classroom. Preconference workshops and special interest groups will also be part of the activities.

Registration fee: $140 (before January 25, 1995); $170 afterwards. For registration information, contact Diana Longseth at Minnesota Private College Research Foundation, 401 Galtier Plaza, Box 40, 175 Fifth St. East, St. Paul, MN 55101-2901. PHONE: 612-228-9061; FAX: 612-228-0379; or E-MAIL: dmlongseth@stthomas.edu.

Washington Center for Undergraduate Education: "Difficult Dialogues Toward the Common Good: A Conference on Cultural Pluralism on the College Campus"
Dates: January 27-28, 1995
Location: Westin Hotel, Washington, D.C.

This conference will address such issues as learning communities that focus on cultural pluralism, dealing with discrimination complaints, strategic planning and diversity, assessment of cultural pluralism outcomes, and cultural pluralism and curriculum change.
Registration fee: $110. For registration information, contact: Cultural Pluralism conference, Washington Center L 2211, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA 98505; or FAX: 206-866-6794.

"Small Group Instructional Diagnosis (SGID): A Student Feedback Process by Donald Wulff, Center for Instructional Development & Research, University of Washington-Seattle"
Dates: March 23-24, 1995
Location: University of North Dakota-Grand Forks

This workshop will teach participants how to conduct the SGID, which uses class interviews with students at midterm to provide suggestions for the instructor on ways to strengthen the course, increase communication, and improve instruction.

Preregistration fee: $30 (by March 15); $35 afterwards. For information, contact the Office of Instructional Development, University of North Dakota, PO Box 7104, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7104.

"Moving Beyond Inclusion: Curriculum Transformation Through Multicultural & Global Perspectives: A Symposium."
Dates: April 1995 (specific dates to be set)
Location: Northland Inn, Minneapolis

The focus of this symposium will be the inclusion of non-western, non-dominant perspectives into the higher education curriculum in Minnesota state Universities, Community Colleges, and Technical colleges. Because these institutions will soon merge, faculty are invited to share practical information, resources and methodologies that facilitate critical analyses of curricula.

For information, contact: Julie Andrzejewski, Department of Human Relations, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498. PHONE: 612-255-4109; FAX: 612-255-4237.

V. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT THE MSU CENTER FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT:

1. Copies of IDEA PAPER No. 28, "Periodicals Related to College Teaching," from the Center for Faculty Evaluation & Development, Kansas State University.
2. Copies of Jerry G. Gaff and Ronald D. Simpson, "Faculty Development in the United States." In INNOVATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION, 18.3 (Spring 1994): 167-176.
3. Copies of the following bibliographies developed by CFD staff:
4. "MSU Library Faculty Development Resources"
5. "Center for Faculty Development Videotapes"
6. "Computer printouts on faculty development and critical thinking sources in the MSU Library"
7. "Selected Journal Articles on Faculty Development"
8. Copies of Materials (for browsing in the CFD only):

American Council of Learned Societies. TEACHING THE HUMANITIES: ESSAYS FROM THE ACLS ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEACHER CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. ACLS, 1994.

Blackman, Sandra et al. PERSPECTIVES ON THE HUMANITIES AND SCHOOL-BASED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT. ACLS, 1994.

Boice, Robert. PROFESSORS AS WRITERS: A SELF-HELP GUIDE TO PRODUCTIVE WRITING. New Forums Press, Inc., 1990.

Diamond, Robert M. SERVING ON PROMOTION & TENURE COMMITTEES: A FACULTY GUIDE. Anker Publishing Co., 1994.

THE JOURNAL OF STAFF, PROGRAM, AND ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT. 11.1 (Spring 1993) issue on "Faculty Development."

TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMY: RESOURCES FOR FACULTY, INSTRUCTIONAL, & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 1993 and 1994. A Publication of the Professional & Organizational Development POD) Network in Higher Education, Vol. 12 and 13.

Schuster, Jack, Daniel W. Wheeler, and Associates. ENHANCING FACULTY CAREERS: STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1990.

Wilcox, John R. and Susan L. Ebbs. THE LEADERSHIP COMPASS: VALUES AND ETHICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Reports, No. 1, 1992.

Information about the National Faculty Exchange, the only nationwide program in the United States which centrally and pro-actively negotiates or brokers faculty and staff exchanges among a group of member colleges, universities, education associations, and federal agencies.

VI. NEWLY ORDERED FOR THE MSU LIBRARY BY THE CFD:

The following are faculty development materials, just ordered by the CFD Team and paid for by the Bush Faculty Development Grant. They will soon arrive at the MSU Library. Check with the Library's Acquisitions office (389-5053) to determine whether a specific item has arrived and has been catalogued for checkout.

Bogue, E. Grady. LEADERSHIP BY DESIGN. Jossey-Bass, Inc., 1994.

Bonwell, Charles and Eison, James. ACTIVE LEARNING. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Reports, 1991.

Creswell, John. FACULTY RESEARCH PERFORMANCE. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Reports, 1985.

Davidson, Cliff I. THE NEW PROFESSOR'S HANDBOOK. Anker Publishing Co., 1994.

Davis, Josephine D. COLORING THE HALLS OF IVY. Anker Publishing Co., 1994.

Feldman, Kenneth and Paulsen, Michael. TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE COLLEGE CLASSROOM. Simon and Schuster, 1994.

Gmelch, Walter H. LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR DEPARTMENT CHAIRS. Anker Publishing Co., 1993.

Hatfield, Susan Rickey. THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES IN ACTION. Anker Publishing Co., 1995.

Johnson, Roger et al. COOPERATIVE LEARNING. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Reports, 1991.

Lucas Ann F. STRENGTHENING DEPARTMENTAL LEADERSHIP. Jossey-Bass, Inc., 1994.

Seldin, Peter. SUCCESSFUL USE OF TEACHING PORTFOLIOS. Anker Publishing Co., 1993.

Seldin, Peter. THE TEACHING PORTFOLIO. Anker Publishing Co., 1991.

Tack, Martha, and Patitu, Carol. FACULTY JOB SATISFACTION. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Reports, 1992.

Tierney, William and Rhoads, Robert. ENHANCING PROMOTION, TENURE AND BEYOND: FACULTY SOCIALIZATION AS A CULTURAL PROCESS. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Reports, 1993.

Wright, Alan W. TEACHING IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES. Anker Publishing Co., 1995.

Zahorski, Kenneth J. THE SABBATICAL MENTOR. Anker Publishing Co., 1994.

FINAL NOTE:

If you would like to give the CFD feedback on this issue of the CFD NEWS, or if you have information to be published in the February 1995 issue of the CFD NEWS, send it via e-mail to SUSANNA@VAX1 or by campus mail to:

Center for Faculty Development
Box 67 MSU Campus Mail