Faculty Hub News
The Faculty Hub shares news through the faculty listserv, our monthly newsletter and our WordPress blog.
Below are the most recent blog posts.
May 2, 2022
May Newsletter
Transitions From the digging up of tulip bulbs to the reduced density of yellow dust on everything outdoors, there are plenty of signs that spring term is ending. As we transition from the academic year to summer, I’m remembering the past few weeks of celebratory events, from inauguration activities to research symposia and retirement parties, Continue reading.
April 11, 2022
April Newsletter
A big part of what we do in the Faculty Hub is encouraging and facilitating faculty learning together. This month, we wrap up some of our semester-based and academic year-based faculty cohorts including those focusing on inclusive pedagogy (two groups this year!), digital pedagogy (one each semester), and professional development for early career faculty. These Continue reading.
March 4, 2022
March Newsletter
March has long been a favorite month of mine, partly because of the excitement of March Madness, the NCAA’s marketing term for the final tournament that crowns championship teams in men’s and women’s basketball. March Madness is the pageantry of a three-week event of “one-and-done” games with non-stop media coverage. The “madness” is the amazing, Continue reading.
February 2, 2022
February Newsletter
Welcome to February, that short, bleak, month into which we pack the celebration of two presidents, four hundred years of Black History, and the hearts and flowers of romantic love. It’s the longest stretch of the semester without a break, and if you began the semester already tired, as I did, it may all just Continue reading.
January 10, 2022
Welcome Back!
And welcome to our newsletter, a new way that the Faculty Hub will be communicating with you going forward. In this newsletter, you will find our monthly schedule of events, highlights of upcoming programs, links to resources, an introduction to our fantastic staff and associates, and additional content that we hope will be useful to you. We would be happy to receive any feedback on the newsletter and our programs and faculty are always welcome to suggest new and useful programs and events. Continue reading.
December 1, 2021
Faculty Hub Opportunities
Please read on to learn more about opportunities in December, January, and beyond! Continue reading.
November 22, 2021
Call for applications: Spring Semester Faculty Hub Associate
Faculty Hub Associate: The Faculty Hub invites applications for a one-semester position as Faculty Hub Associate to work closely with Faculty Hub staff in creating and facilitating a series of workshops and/or discussions on a focused topic related to inclusive pedagogy. If you have an expertise or interest in specific topics related to ensuring inclusive Continue reading.
November 1, 2021
Dates and Times to Connect and Learn
Keep reading to learn more about dates and times to connect and learn, services and resources available from the Faculty Hub, and learning communities. Continue reading.
October 26, 2021
Faculty Hub Associates Project: Teaching Quantitative Data Literacy by Kristine Grayson
When I started teaching in the Biology Department, I was enthusiastic to incorporate active learning with data into my classroom. My ideal activities asked students to use data and graphs to draw conclusions from studies that tested biological principles. Unfortunately, I kept running into student discomfort with very basic data skills such as organizing, summarizing, Continue reading.
October 5, 2021
October in the Faculty Hub
October events and programs in the Faculty Hub include Mid-Semester Feedback, Morning Blend, a Hub Talk, an Alternative Assessments discussion group, external opportunities, and a look ahead to a talk in November. Continue reading.