Author Archives: Mary Carney
Accessing and Using Data to Inform Decisions
During summer, you may have some time to delve more deeply into an analysis of institutional/unit data. Such an undertaking can inform program development and review, annual reports, faculty development,…
Resources for Academic Leaders
As a leader of a department or college, you may find yourself searching for a range of websites and resources on the University of North Georgia (UNG) and University System…
Finding Time as an Academic Writer
It’s challenging to create a writing routine that is sustainable and adaptable to the new demands of each year and the new schedule of each semester. Drawing on the work…
Study Techniques for Effective Learning
As professors we guide our students in effective study strategies. What habits and techniques might we suggest? Maryellen Weimer in Faculty Focus offers a doable approach in "How Should I…
USG Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Fellows 2017-2018 Program
The second cohort of the University System of Georgia (USG) Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Fellows had their orientation at the USG Teaching and Learning Conference in Athens, Georgia,…
Flexible Teaching Strategies for Course Continuity
When our classes get cancelled because of inclement weather or emergency situations, good planning and technology tools can be leveraged to maintain continuity of instruction. Planning, communication, and a flexible…
The Engaged University and Service-Learning
At the start of this academic year, President Jacobs announced that this was the “The Year of Engagement” at UNG. This vision was supported by the keynote speaker Karen Holbrook,…
Mentoring New(er) Faculty at UNG
Mentoring New(er) Faculty at UNG We’re well into the second semester of the year, and I’d like to encourage you to take a moment to reach out faculty colleagues, especially…
Weekly Work Habits and a Successful Academic Career
We become what we do. Our lives are shaped, in part, by the small choices we make every day. Thirty minutes a day adds up to two and a half per…
UNG Faculty Academies for 2014
Faculty Academies We invite faculty and teaching staff to apply for one or more of the UNG Faculty Academies. These programs provide a sustained professional development opportunity and, when successfully…