Academic Affairs and Provost – Page 128

Campus Climate Task Force work continues

Wilma Bates of the Campus Climate Task Force makes a point at a recent meeting.

The Campus Climate Task Force continues the work of addressing the Illinois State University Campus Climate Assessment.

Week of November 14: Lessons with ReggieNet, Select Survey

Take your teaching online with ReggieNet’s Lessons tool–just one of several workshops this week at CTLT!

International Seminar Series: Panel on global implications of election, November 16

The Fall 2016 International Seminar Series will focus on the November national election.

Inclusion workshops: Privilege and Power, November 11

image of a desk in a classroom at Illinois State University

Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion workshops will be offered this semester to help tackle tough questions involving culture and identity.

Retired Army Ranger to keynote Veterans Day ceremony November 11

image fo Students from the 2016 ROTC commissioning at Illinois State University

Illinois State University will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at noon Friday, November 11.

Assessing the fallout of the election at U-Club

Professor Emeritus of Politics and Government Robert Bradley will present “Assessing the Fallout of a ‘Chaotic’ Presidential Election” at the next U-Club on November 11 in the Faculty/Staff Commons of the Bone Student Center.

Week of November 7: Outlook, Creating Articles for News.IllinoisState

professor looking into camera, sitting at desk

Now’s a great time to try Outlook, Microsoft’s all-in-one companion for communicating with colleagues and students. Plus, if you’re responsible for posting articles to your department’s website, make sure you check out Creating Articles for News.IllinoisState.

Let’s Talk Teaching: Civil talk in uncivil times

How do you encourage students to discuss such shocking incivility in a civil way? This week, we sit down with Steve Hunt, director of the School of Communication, to discuss strategies for exploring these important topics in class while avoiding hostility and ill will.

Peace Corps Volunteer Michael Anstirman serves in Dominican Republic

Several months into Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic, Master’s International student Michael Anstirman is adjusting to his new role as an agribusiness advisor.

Let’s Talk Teaching: Test what you’re teaching

Ever have your students complain that they were caught off guard by your exam or quiz? They may actually have a point.