ProgramsSeminarsSeminars are offered on a variety of topics throughout the year. To view the list of seminars (workshops, events, etc.) offernings, click the Calendar link in the navigation menu. Faculty Learning CommunitiesFaculty Learning Communities (FLCs) are faculty groups, either topic
or cohort FLCs are a cornerstone of the CET’s new peer-based, dissemination model of professional faculty development. Read more about FLCs and how to join… Reading RoundtableEach semester the CET sponsors a faculty book discussion group called
Reading Roundtable (RR). A
To join the Reading Roundtable, register for a group via the web <http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=6rcfwngwb9gn38z629917> Early registration is suggested since membership is limited. Academic Writing Circle (AWC)The goal of the interdisciplinary AWC is to support the writing of professional academic manuscripts (articles, conference papers, book chapters, etc.). The group will decide its schedule and activities. Sessions may include (1) review of successful articles and proposals, (2) interactive editing, (3) presentation of manuscripts at different stages of development, (4) discussion of ideas on what to write, (5) components of manuscripts such as abstracts, introductions, methods, etc. All projects and reviews are treated with confidentiality. For more information about the Academic Writing Circle, contact the Center for Excellence in Teaching: 478-0049. Creative Writing Circle (CWC)The purpose is to provide encouragement, constructive critiques, and camaraderie for creative writing projects. Examples of members’ projects include screenplays, essays, novels, and collections of poetry. The group follows a set of protocols for each writing project. All projects and reviews are treated with confidentiality. For more information about this writing circle, contact the Center for Excellence in Teaching: 478-0049. Faculty SeriesThe Center for Excellence in Teaching would like faculty to benefit from the teaching experience, knowledge and wisdom of colleagues. One such opportunity is our Faculty Series to be held each semester consists of faculty-led, interactive presentations or demonstrations open to all faculty. The Series will focus on issues connected with teaching, scholarship, student learning, and academic life and careers. Faculty are encouraged to submit proposals (maximum of 150 words) that explain the topics and goals for possible presentations/seminars/panels/demonstrations in the Faculty Series. You may download the faculty series proposal here, and email it to Alan Altany (aaltany@georgiasouthern.edu). |
based,
often interdisciplinary, that actively collaborate on the FLC’s
topic for an academic year. Topics can be focused upon teaching,
learning, research, or aspects of academic life with each FLC creating
its own mission, goals, agenda, schedule of meetings and events, etc.
Members, as relevant, apply what they learn to courses, assess the results,
and the FLC as a whole disseminates the results of its work to colleagues
and the campus in a manner of its choosing.
different
book is read each semester and faculty are invited to join by the start
of a semester so the books, provided courtesy of the CET, can be ordered.
The RR meets several times during the semester, according to the schedules
of its members, to discuss the book. The books for this semester
are: