Monthly Archives: March 2014

On the Road to Scholarship: Conferences and Publishing for Service-Learning Students

April 16, 2014
CC: UC 246 | DC: HNS 402 | GC: Nesbitt 2214 | OC: Classroom 312/VC2


Facilitated by: Sheri Hardee, CTLL Service-Learning Faculty Fellow
As part of high-impact and engaging practices, higher education institutions are placing increased focus on undergraduate research, especially on student conference presentations and student publications.  With so many strong service-learning projects at the University of North Georgia, this is a prime area in which to strengthen our emphasis on undergraduate research.  This workshop is meant to help faculty and staff guide students engaged in service-learning in presenting on their projects and practices at conferences or writing about their work for publication.  In this workshop session, we will examine the conference process, including possible conference venues, proposal writing, and funding.  We will hear from students who have presented on their work and who can serve as guides for our students.  In addition, we will look at possible publication options for students and how to mentor students through the writing for publication process.  

If you would like to attend any of the workshops listed above, please send the name of the workshop and campus on which you will attend to rsvp.ctll@ung.edu.

Safe Zone Training

Tuesday, April 8, 2014
12:00 – 1:10 PM
Nesbitt 3110 B

Facilitated by: Georgia Safe School Coalition
Hosted by: Multicultural Student Affairs

Safe Zone programs are set up on campuses to aid members of the LGBTQIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Questioning) community in feeling safe and supported in their college experience.

The purpose of the Safe Zone program is to provide education, training, and support in order to create a safer environment for students in this population.

If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please send the name of the workshop and the campus on which you will attend to rsvp.ctll@ung.edu.

First Fridays with Academic Advising

Academic Advisors answer Faculty questions
Drop-In Sessions

Friday, April 4, 2014
9:00 – 11:00 am

Gainesville Campus | Science Building | 142

Refreshments will be served

If you are interested in attending this workshop, please send the name of the workshop and the campus on which you will attend to: rsvp.ctll@ung.edu.

For additional information about this session, please contact Carolyn Simons (carolyn.simons@ung.edu) in Academic Advising.

The Writing Center | English Brown Bag Series

March 31, 2014
12:00 – 1:00 PM

Gainesville: Nesbitt Building 5105

Presented by: Jim Shimkus

In this special session, Jim will discuss The Writing Center, what they offer students and faculty, and how to make the most of their presence on the Oakwood campus.

To sign up for this workshop, please send the name of the workshop and the campus on which you will attend to: rsvp.ctll@ung.edu.

Writers’ Perspectives on Teaching English Composition | English Brown Bag Series

Wednesday, March 26, 2014
(RSVP by Friday, March 21st)
12: 00 – 1:00 pm

Cumming | UC 262
Dahlonega | LTC 162
Gainesville | Nesbitt 5105
Oconee | Classroom 213 /VC1

Presented by: Kathryn Hinds and Erin Ganaway

This brown bag discussion will focus on ways that creative writers bring their perspective to the teaching of First-Year Composition.

To sign up for the workshop above, please send the name of the workshop and the campus on which you will attend to: rsvp.ctll@ung.edu.

Civility in Higher Education

Facilitated by: Paul Raptis, Assistant Professor of Communication

In this interactive session, faculty will engage in appreciative inquiry as a way to co-inquire into creating and sustaining a culture of civility at UNG.

All sessions will be video teleconferenced to these sites:
Cumming | University Center 262
Dahlonega | Health & Natural Sciences 402
Gainesville | Nesbitt 5105
Oconee | Student Resource Center 564

Meeting Dates for Spring 2013:
Tuesday, March 25 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Wednesday, March 26 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 1 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 2 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 8 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm *location change for the Dahlonega campus LTC 162
Wednesday, April 9 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 15 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 16 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 22 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 23 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm

If you would like to attend any of the workshops listed above, please send the name(s) of the workshop and campus on which you will attend to rsvp.ctll@ung.edu.

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant | Adaptive Learning Marketing Acceleration Program | English Brown Bag Series

Monday, March 24, 2014
12:00 – 1:00 pm

Dahlonega | Library Technology Center, Room 162 Gainesville | Dunlap Mathis, Room 137
Oconee | Classroom 312

Facilitated by: Karen Redding
In June of this year, University of North Georgia was awarded a $99,999 grant to work with adaptive learning technologies in developmental courses, particularly English 0099, Reading 0099, and ESL. Dr. Kris Roney and Karen Redding, project co-directors, will explain the purpose of the grant, share the goals and structure of the UNG project, as well as discuss the potential scaling up of the program to use in English composition and developmental and entry-level math courses.

 

If you are interested in attending this workshop, please send the name of the workshop and the campus on which you will attend to: rsvp.ctll@ung.edu.