Transitions

A weekly update for faculty and staff


Katherine A. Rhoades
rhoadeka@uwec.edu

Patricia Christopherson
christpm@uwec.edu

 

Welcome!

Dear Faculty and Staff,

The purpose of this e-newsletter is to keep you informed about the transitions and continuing developments of the College.

Thanks to the Transition Team

Special thanks to members of the College Transition Team --Sean Bulger (Kins), Gloria Fennell (SW), Carol Koroghlanian (FED), Laure O’Keeffe (SPED), Larry Solberg (CDIS) and Sue Mc Intyre (CI), Committee Chair. Their collective efforts will enable us to discuss and vote on resolutions at the initial College meeting Monday, August 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Schofield Auditorium and at our subsequent meeting beginning with a buffet lunch at noon and continuing 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 25, Dulany Inn.

Professional Development Opportunities The TLTDC, NET, and the Office of Student Development and Diversity have put together two professional development series before classes begin. We encourage you to register for these excellent learning opportunities. Registration is available online http://www.uwec.edu/tltdc/tl/pd.htm and is encouraged for all events.

Pre-Fall Series

E-Content Delivery Options—August 17

Creating and Publishing a Student-Centered Website—Wednesday-Thursday, August 18-19 (2-part workshop)

Opening Week Series

Designing Courses for More Significant Learning with Dr. L. Dee Fink—Thursday, August 26

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Symposium—Friday, August 27

Rethinking Diversity: A Confluence of Teaching and Learning—Monday, August 30.

College Calendar

We are inaugurating a paperless calendar for the listing of regularly scheduled College meetings. Sandy Schulner has sent you an electronic copy but you can also link to the calendar on the WebPages below:

http://www.uwec.edu/ed/FALL2004_COLLEGE_CALENDAR_080604.xls

 

http://www.uwec.edu/ed/COLLEGE_CALENDAR_2004_FALL.pdf

 

Please RSVP Regrets by August 24th

Tuesday, August 31, 5:00-7:00 p.m. we will celebrate the beginning of the academic year at a party hosted by Pat Christopherson and Bruce and Katherine Rhoades on the veranda at Fanny Hill.

Savor the remaining moments of summer!