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Sat. Jan. 22 - Faculty/Staff Trail Explorers to Woolly Hollow State Park
Meet at 7 am in the ATU Library parking lot to carpool to the trailhead. Bring water,
snacks or a lunch, and clothing conducive to the weather. One guest per faculty/staff
member is welcome! Led by Jay Post.
Mon. Jan. 24 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00 pm, RPL 334
How to Create, Revise, etc. to your portfolio through Adobe Acrobat - Dr. Gina Kraft
Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education and Program Director of the Master
of Science in Strength and Conditioning. Bring your portfolio (saved on thumb drive
or virtual storage) to work on during session. Bring any/all questions about the process.
Tues. Jan. 25 - Students and Freedom of Expression on Campus, 1:00 pm, online webinar hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education
Today’s students are challenging free-speech norms and are more likely than older
generations to support restrictions that limit offensive speech. What’s more, the
rise of social media, new sexual-harassment policies, and demands for more racial
diversity and inclusiveness have sometimes complicated free expression on campus.
In this environment, how can colleges promote open inquiry and discussion while balancing
changing attitudes? Join us for a virtual forum that brings together Michael S. Roth,
the president of Wesleyan University, and other experts to share their perspectives:
How is free expression evolving on college campuses? How do college leaders respond
to claims that their institutions have become unwelcoming places for certain views?
How can colleges mitigate potential conflicts when they do arise? Click on the title
of the webinar above to register for the webinar.
Thurs. Jan. 27 - The Covid Crisis: Helping First-Gen Men, 1:00 pm, online webinar hosted by The Chronicle of Higher Education
Fewer men are going to college, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. The
pandemic has only exacerbated this growing trend. How can colleges help? In the next
installment of our series “What It Really Takes to Be a Student-Centric Institution,”
experts on access and enrollment will discuss how to support male students and answer
your questions: Why are fewer men going to college? How can colleges solve the challenges
of this population through new and innovative ways? How may these solutions help other
student groups on campus as well? Click on the title of the webinar above to register
for the webinar.
Thurs. Jan. 27 - What are Microaggressions and What Can I Do About Them?, 3:30 pm, RCB 148
This seminar offers an understanding of microaggressions in the classroom, strategies
to take when they occur, and suggestions on how to create a classroom climate that
limits them. We will watch the video of this Magna Commons seminar and then have a
discussion about how we can implement this in our own classroom.
Tues. Feb. 1 - First Tuesday Happy Hour, 4:00 pm, The Outlet (BazTech 204)
Coffee/tea and snacks (and trivia/games if you’d like to) for faculty and staff. Led by Erin Clair.
Fri. Feb. 4 - Full Professor Happy Hour, 5:00 pm, Courtyard Marriott
Led by David Eshelman.
Mon. Feb. 7 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00 pm, RCB 148
Shared Governance and Active Committee Work - Dr. David Eshelman, Professor of Communication
and Department Head, Communication and Journalism
Thurs. Feb. 10 - Using Authentic Assessment to Assess Student Learning, 12:00 pm, RTH 317
This Magna Online Seminar will help you develop authentic assignments and assessment
mechanisms to help encourage a holistic understanding of student learning. We will
watch the video of this Magna Commons seminar and then have a discussion about how
we can implement this in our own course.
Tues. Feb. 15 - ATU Ghost Tour, 3:00 pm, Hull Student Union
This is a walking tour, so comfy shoes and a jacket (depending on weather) will be
key! Please bring a mask, as we will go in some buildings. We will have staff with
first-hand encounters who will share their stories! Led by Krystle Manning.
Wed. Feb. 16 - Teach Us All documentary discussion, 4:00 pm, on WebEx
On the eve of the 60th anniversary of the 1957 Little Rock school desegregation crisis,
educational inequality remains among the most urgent civil rights issues of our time.
With its school district hanging in the balance following a state takeover in January
2015, Little Rock today presents a microcosm of the inequities and challenges manifesting
in classrooms all across America. Through case studies in Little Rock, New York City,
and Los Angeles, Teach Us All seeks to bring the critical lessons of history to bear
on the current state of U.S. education and investigate: 60 years later, how far have
we come-or not come-and how do we catalyze action from here?
Watch the documentary on your own through Kanopy (https://atu.kanopy.com/video/teach-us-all), then join your colleagues for a discussion of the film.
WebEx Link: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=mb6a8472f753d4c3286ab1c8c2fed2e6b
Sat. Feb. 19 - Faculty/Staff Trail Explorers to Mt. Magazine State Park
Meet at 7 am in the ATU Library parking lot to carpool to the trailhead. Bring water,
snacks or a lunch, and clothing conducive to the weather. One guest per faculty/staff
member is welcome! Led by Jay Post.
Mon. Feb. 21 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00 pm, RCB 148
How to Involve Undergraduates in your Research - Dr. Nathaniel Chapman, Associate
Professor of Sociology and Director of Undergraduate Research, Dr. Douglas Barron,
Associate Professor of Biology
Mon. Feb. 28 - Well-Being Book Club, 2:30 pm, on WebEx
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain (ISBN 978-0307352156)
WebEx Link: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=mb2e545bb1fdda5169e9e261ae6179ef1
Tues. Mar. 1 - First Tuesday Happy Hour, 4:00 pm, The Outlet (BazTech 204)
Coffee/tea and snacks (and trivia/games if you’d like to) for faculty and staff. Led by Erin Clair.
Fri. Mar. 4 - Full Professor Happy Hour, 5:00 pm, Courtyard Marriott
Led by David Eshelman.
Mon. Mar. 7 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00 pm, RTH 133
Good Practices for Online, Hyflex and Hybrid Courses - Dr. Robin Lasey, Associate
Professor of Chemistry and Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning,
Dr. Hanna Norton, Professor of Journalism, Assistant Director of Center for Excellence
in Teaching and Learning
Thurs. Mar. 10 - Diversity in the Arts panel discussion, 4:00 pm, WebEx
WebEx link: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=m2ebc59721e5ae49fffd0b144f945ae2f
Sat. Mar. 12 - Faculty/Staff Trail Explorers to Glory Holl Waterfall
Meet at 7 am in the ATU Library parking lot to carpool to the trailhead. Bring water,
snacks or a lunch, and clothing conducive to the weather. One guest per faculty/staff
member is welcome! Led by Jay Post.
Tues. Mar. 15 - McEver Catacombs Tour, 3:00 pm
Meet in the McEver courtyard / in front of the McEver Observatory. It is always dirty
and often wet in the catacombs so wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Led by Robin
Lasey.
Wed. Mar. 16 - Picture a Scientist film discussion, 4:00 pm, WebEx
Picture a Scientist chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new
chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle burks, and
geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences
in the sciences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. Along
the way, from cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we encounter scientific
luminaries - including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists - who
provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and
open to all. Available through Netflix or through AVON (https://libcatalog.atu.edu:443/login?url=https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/picture-a-scientist?account_id=8364&usage_group_id=111500)
Watch the documentary on your own and then join for colleagues for a discussion of
the film.
WebEx link: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=m7e570072c56368ec7b5e04a9eb017fc9
Mon. Mar. 28 - Well-Being Book Club, 2:30 pm, on WebEx
The Light of the World by Elizabeth Alexander (ISBN: 978-1455599875)
WebEx Link: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=mb2e545bb1fdda5169e9e261ae6179ef1
Fri. Apr. 1 - Full Professor Happy Hour, 5:00 pm, Courtyard Marriott
Led by David Eshelman.
Mon. Apr. 4 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00 pm, RCB 148
Active Teaching Practices - Dr. Robin Lasey, Associate Professor of Chemistry and
Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Ms. Beth Gray, Associate
Professor of Emergency Management
Tues. Apr. 5 - First Tuesday Happy Hour, 4:00 pm, The Outlet (BazTech 204)
Coffee/tea and snacks (and trivia/games if you’d like to) for faculty and staff. Led by Erin Clair.
Thurs. Apr. 7 - History of Jack Daniels, 4:00 pm, Location TBD
Presented by Ms. Susan West, Associate Professor of Parks, Recreation, and Hospitality
Administration
Tues. Apr. 12 - Tour Behind the Scenes of ATU Facilities, 4:00 pm, meet outside Tucker Coliseum
by the roll-up door (North side of building)
How do you heat and cool a building like Tucker Coliseum? Apparently by using these
weird hidden rooms halfway up the ceiling. You’ll get to see those, along with the
enormous boiler and chiller in the creepy mechanical room, in addition to a other
Tucker gems. Then we’ll head to Witherspoon to take a look at the Pie Room, the organ
pipe access, and the “fourth floor.” ATU Director of Physical Plant, Brian Lasey,
will lead the tour and answer your burning questions concerning behind the scenes
of ATU facilities (like “What’s that random little building over there? What’s the
weirdest animal that’s gotten into a building? What happened to the trailers?”)
Thurs. Apr. 14 - How Can I Build an Antiracist Syllabus, 12:00 pm, Location TBD
Becoming an antiracist educator requires using a suite of interventions that provide
an ongoing counternarrative to the minoritizing structures in higher education. For
most persons, this is an on-going learning process that brings joy and satisfaction.
Antiracist syllabi embed evidence-based practices to provide an on-going daily counternarrative
to the barriers to the success of minoritized students. This 20-Minute Mentor provides
educators the tools to expand their own antiracist practices and better enable success
of minoritized students.
We will watch the 20-Minute Mentor program and have a group discussion about the information
in the presentation.
Mon. Apr. 18 - New Faculty Academy, 3:00 pm, RCB 148
Lessons Learned - Members of the 2020-21 New Faculty Academy Cohort are invited to
attend and share lessons learned with the 2021-22 cohort.
Mon. Apr. 25 - Well-Being Book Club, 2:30 pm, on WebEx
Discussion of Mucho Mucho Amor (2020, documentary on Netflix)
WebEx Link: https://atu.webex.com/atu/j.php?MTID=mb2e545bb1fdda5169e9e261ae6179ef1
Sat. Apr. 30 - Faculty/Staff Trail Explorers to Lake Catherine State Park
Meet at 7 am in the ATU Library parking lot to carpool to the trailhead. Bring water,
snacks or a lunch, and clothing conducive to the weather. One guest per faculty/staff
member is welcome! Led by Jay Post.
Tues. May 3 - First Tuesday Happy Hour, 4:00 pm, The Outlet (BazTech 204)
Coffee/tea and snacks (and trivia/games if you’d like to) for faculty and staff. Led by Erin Clair.
Thurs. May 5 - TechTalks, 8:00 am -12:00 pm
Tues. May 6 - Full Professor Happy Hour, 5:00 pm, Courtyard Marriott
Led by David Eshelman.