Session 2
Session 2-1. ARTSTOR Images in JSTOR
If you use images while teaching, then this presentation is for you. Learn how to navigate the library’s newly implemented “images” search to find illustrations, photographs, prints, paintings, sculptures, and more! More than 2.5 million images are already available, and the collections will continue to grow! Take your research and instruction to the next level using this innovative feature in the well-known JSTOR database.
Presenter: Dr. Brittnee Fisher (Library)
Room: S-210
Session 2-2. What I Learned at the Online Learning Consortium
This year I attended many different presentations that studied the online learning environment. They covered what works and what doesn't work and new ideas to both engage and assess students. Join me as I share what I learned about at the Online Learning Consortium.
Presenter: Dr. Brian Holbert (Computer Education)
Room: T-204A
Session 2-3 (Repeated Session 1). Let's Get Reel: Using Film in the Classroom
Film - whether a documentary, feature film, or instructional video - is a powerful tool for engaging students and fostering meaningful consideration, synthesis, and discussion of course material. This session will provide you with a pedagogical knowledge base and set of resources that will enable you to effectively (and legally) use film as an instructional tool in any discipline.
Presenter: Dr. Christina Will (Learning Resources)
Room: S-204
Session 2-4 (Repeated Session 4). You, Me, and Self-Efficacy: Developing Self-Efficacy through Student Engagement
Self-efficacy is essential to a growth mindset, achievement motivation, and personal and academic success. This session explores how student engagement in clubs and activities builds self-efficacy, helping advance success in the classroom and beyond. This session discusses the benefits of student engagement and involvement, including social support, developing self-efficacy and grit, building community, and promoting academic success. We will also explore simple ways faculty can promote student engagement with our diverse student population. Specifically, we will address encouraging engagement with our online, f2f, and dual-enrollment students.
Presenters: Cheryl Giacomelli (Social Science), Dr. Summer Garrett (Organizational Management), & Andrew Macfarlane (Library)
Room: S-206
Session 2-5. Envisioning a Student-Ready College
At student-ready colleges, all services, and activities—from admissions to the business office, to the classroom, and even to campus security--- take an intentional, systemic, holistic, and transformative approach to engaging student learning and ensuring that every student receives what is needed to be successful. Student-ready colleges are committed not only to student achievement but also to organizational learning and institutional improvement.
In this session, we’ll begin with the idea that the holistic well-being of our students is achieved by more than just using campus services. The transactional elements of their collegiate experience—sign up for classes, pay your tuition and fees, and obtain a parking pass—are important tasks, but in what ways can we bridge to transformative learning, where students’ mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs are also met? Participants from all departments are encouraged to attend this session to envision their role within this student-centered philosophy.
Presenters: Joanna Simpson Lynne Smith, & Laura Rogers (Academic Advising)
Room: T-208
Session 2-6. SJR State CARE Team: Supporting Students in Need
SJR State's CARE Team is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the SJR State campus community. This session will review how the CARE Team identifies, assesses, and manages reported behaviors of concern with the goal of cultivating and supporting an environment that maximizes safety for students, faculty, and staff. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions of CARE Team members in a panel discussion on how to identify and support students in need.
Presenters: Jack Hall (Student Affairs), Mike Keller (Academic Affairs), & Douglass Lobo (CARE)
Room: S-212
Session 2-7 (Repeated Session 4). Canvas Clubs?
You've heard of the Canvas Learning Management System being used for online courses, but did you know you could use Canvas to assist with your student club or organization? Learn how to utilize Canvas to enhance your club's recruitment, member retention, and member engagement by having an online presence accessible to you and your club members 24/7.
Presenter: Stephen Tomasovitch (Distance Learning)
Room: S-207
Session 2-8. Solving the Scheduling Puzzle – Strategies for Improving Completion
Class scheduling isn’t necessarily a glamorous endeavor, but it lies at the heart of student success and completion (and the financial sustainability of the College). However, the schedule tends to become more disorderly over time (“schedule entropy”) as we roll forward from year to year. In this session, we will discuss strategies for reviewing and analyzing the schedule and implementing a strategy for program-level scheduling instead of course-level scheduling. Come ready for a good discussion!
Presenter: Dr. Nate Southerland (Workforce Development)
Room: S-201
Session 2-9. Case Study Approach to Teaching and Facilitating Engagement
Case studies have been used in many fields of study; however, science and medicine rely heavily upon this teaching method precisely because of the ability of the case study to create a rich narrative of clinical evidence and foster critical thinking skills. A combination of case studies, collaborative learning, and real-time polling resulted in a hybrid teaching strategy which was useful in both my face-to-face instruction as well as online synchronous anatomy and physiology courses. Students found the weekly case studies engaging, beneficial to their understanding of the course material, and community-building in the classroom which I believe may translate to improved student success.
Presenter: James McCaughern-Carucci (Biological Science)
Room: T-203
Session 2-10 (Repeated Session 1). Marshmallow Challenge
This activity involves several teams competing to assemble the tallest freestanding structure in a given time period with set materials. The activity will assist participants in building a strong, healthy team. After completing this session, participants will be able to do the following:
Presenters: Michelle Mancil (Tutoring) & Terry Thomas (Business Office)
Room: S-105
Session 2-11. Managing in a Virtual World
A high functioning social network in the workplace is key to a high-performance organization. The elements of a strong network include trust, relationship, empowerment, and communication. In today's increasingly virtual world, time and distance post a challenge to a network's success. In this workshop, tips and strategies will be presented to compensate for these obstacles.
Presenter: Dr. Jay Paterson (Career Services)
Room: T-209
Session 2-12 (Continued from Session 1—Part 2 of 2). Nearing Retirement in the FRS
This 90-minute workshop focuses on discussing practical issues important for those nearing retirement. Topics include setting retirement goals, including income needs, and understanding your sources of retirement income, including FRS plans and Social Security. We'll look at distribution options for various plans and explore how to create an annual income stream in retirement that can last your lifetime. The workshop will explain taxation, required minimum distributions and the potential order for withdrawals. Throughout the workshop, we'll highlight the many resources available to you as an FRS employee.
*Attendees should plan to attend this session for both Sessions 1 and 2.
Presenter: Dan Grable (FRS)
Room: S-104
Session 2-13. USAF C-130s in Antarctica: What's a Ski-Drag?
The US Antarctic Program represents our nation in Antarctica. United States Air Force (USAF) C-130s have been supporting the airlift needs of the program for many years. When a C-130 became stranded on an ice field, an investigation team was sent to evaluate, and I was a part of this team. In this general interest session, I will share my first-hand experiences in the USAF and my trip briefing from this investigation in Antarctica.
Presenter: Keith Martin (Purchasing)
Room: T-204B
Session 2-14 (Repeated Session 4). Reuse, Repurpose, Upcycle!
In recent years, the practice of upcycling has become extremely popular. Upcycling by definition is the reuse or recycling of an object in such a way that it increases the original value. This process encourages creativity and innovation, giving new life to used items and reducing waste. So don’t throw away that old book or scrap of fabric just yet and join the Ladies of the Library as we explore the benefits of upcycling! We will be using old book pages, buttons, and other materials to create two beginner-inspired crafts. Start your journey to the CRAFT SIDE with this session and become inspired to upcycle all your old or unwanted items into something uniquely you!
Presenters: Ann Spinler & Kelly Lewis (Library)
Room: L-219C
