Faculty Development Events for Fall 2012

08/29/12 | Events & Programs 08/29/12 | Whats New?

We are thrilled to offer a variety of workshops, presentations, panels, discussions, and training sessions. We partnered with CSUN’s Human Resources, the Faculty Technology Center, and different colleges to offer events that appeal to interests in teaching, research, and service. Happy Fall 2012!

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Communicate with Impact: Improving Clarity and Audibility in the Classroom

Facilitated by: Christine Menzies (Faculty, Theatre Department)
Co-Sponsored with College of Business and Economics
Date & Time: September 19, 11-12:30pm
Location: JH 3107 Conference Room
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: Faculty Development

Do your students ask you to repeat yourself? Do you hear yourself mumble or lose your breath when speaking in class? Does your throat hurt after you lecture for a while? Do you need help projecting your voice in a large classroom? Join Faculty Development for a voice and speech intensive workshop with faculty colleague and vocal coach, Christine Menzies!

The Importance of Ethics: An Inspirational Introduction

Presented by: Michael Josephson
Co-Sponsored with CSUN Human Resources
Date & Time: October 9th, 2pm-4pm
Location: Grand Salon
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: The Importance of Ethics: An Inspirational Introduction

The importance of ethics is brought to life by Michael Josephson. This is the perfect way to understand characteristics of an ethical workplace and build buy-in from the people in your organization who may not see the personal, professional, and societal value of ethics education. Michael Josephson, a former lawyer, law professor, and successful entrepreneur, is one of the nation’s most respected and sought-after speakers, writers, and consultants in the field of ethics and character. He is frequently interviewed and profiled by major media organizations including CNN, Nightline, Dateline, ABC World News, Good Morning America, Today, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and Time Magazine. Mr. Josephson has written seven books. In 1993, Mr. Josephson founded the CHARACTER COUNTS! Movement, called the Six Pillars of Character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship). The movement is based on universal ethical values. Nearly 1,000 organizations, including many Police Activity League (PAL) chapters, facilitate CHARACTER COUNTS! strategies seminars for more than 7 million young people and their families. Every year since 1993, the President and U.S. Senate and have declared the third week in October National CHARACTER COUNTS! Week.

Essentials of Public Speaking: Intermediate Session

Presented by: Bridget Sampson (Faculty, Communication Studies)
Co-Sponsored with CSUN Human Resources
Date & Time: October 9th, 9am-11am
Location: Oviatt 16, Garden Level
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: Essentials of Public Speaking: Intermediate Session

Now that you know the basics, get ready to learn and practice advanced presentation skills. You got the hang of organization and delivery in part one, now it’s time to think about mastering language, being more dynamic as well as persuasive, and answering difficult questions. More opportunities for impromptu speaking with feedback will make this session dynamic and fun.

RESCHEDULED: The Somatic Experience

Presented by: George Lough (Faculty, Psychology Department)
Co-Sponsored with CSUN Human Resources
Date & Time: NEW TIME: October 25, 11am-12pm
Location: Oviatt 16, Garden Level
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: Somatic Experience

Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a powerful, yet gentle, psychotherapeutic theory and technique for restoring self-regulation of the nervous system after difficult life experiences. It is useful in helping resolve the symptoms that may result from shock trauma (auto accidents, surgical trauma, war, natural disasters, victim of a crime) or from a developmental history of neglect or abuse. SE may be used on its own or as an adjunct to traditional psychotherapy and is a valuable tool to know. This introductory lecture will describe how to access the wisdom of the body in a way that restores feelings of well-being.

Basic Business Writing

Presented by: Irene Clark (Faculty, English Department)
Co-Sponsored with CSUN Human Resources
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 10am-11:15am
Location: Oviatt 16, Garden Level
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: Basic Business Writing

Writing, for work or for a class, can cause a great deal of anxiety because the purpose and genre of the writing task are often not fully understood. This workshop will focus on approaches that can enable writers at various levels to gain insight into the writing process and improve their writing skills. Emphasis will be on sharing ideas about writing and developing practical approaches that will enable participants to complete writing tasks more effectively.

Mentoring on the Run Part 2

Presented by: Glenn Omatsu
Date & Time: October 16, 2012, 1-2pm
Location: Whitsett room
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: Wendy Say

Looking for a way to incorporate mentoring into your everyday interactions with students without adding to your workload? Mentoring on the Run is a valuable tool in supporting our students. Learn more in this session with Glenn Omatsu (Faculty, EOP and Asian American Studies; Coordinator, Faculty Mentor Program).

In this follow-up to last semester's highly popular session, Glenn will focus on ways to incorporate mentoring into teaching. We will briefly review what Mentoring on the Run entails, so attendance at the last session is not required!

Space is limited, so please RSVP!

Avoiding Sexual Harassment by Maintaining Appropriate Student Boundaries

Presented by: Lauren Nile (Manager, Professional Development)
Co-Sponsored with CSUN Human Resources
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 24, 10am-12pm
Location: Oviatt 16, Garden Level
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: Avoiding Sexual Harassment

This course will provide a general overview of the Federal and State laws related to sexual harassment and then will explore two important topics: 1. The specific “do’s and don’ts” of faculty behavior that minimize the occurrence of a student’s misinterpreting faculty intentions; and, 2. The correct response to inappropriate, flirtatious student behavior directed toward faculty. The old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is certainly wise within the context of minimizing/avoiding sexual harassment challenges with students. Come to this very important and informative workshop because you just may not know what you don’t know.

EVENT CANCELED: Deaf Awareness 101

Presented by: Roz Rosen (Director of CSUN's National Center on Deafness) & Flavia Fleischer (Chair, Department of Deaf Studies)
Co-Sponsored with CSUN Human Resources
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 30, 10am-12pm
Location: Oviatt 16, Garden Level
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu

Faculty Activities for the Last and First Days of Class

Facilitated by: Lori Baker-Schena (Faculty, Journalism Department) & Wendy Yost (Faculty, Recreation and Tourism Management)
Date & Time: November 8, 1-2pm
Location: Whitsett Room (Sierra Hall 451)
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: Faculty Development

Online Teaching: Does it Require a Paradigm Shift?

Presented by: Eli Bartle (Professor and Program Review Coordinator, Undergraduate Studies Department of Social Work), and Peri M. Klemm (Associate Professor of Art History, Art Department)
Date & Time: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 1pm-2pm
Location: Whitsett Room (Sierra Hall 451)
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: Faculty Development

This workshop presents two very different on-line courses: syncronous vs. asyncronous, small vs. large, graduate vs. 100 level. Yet, after experimenting with content delivery and HOT assessment, we came to the same conclusion:
If administered effectively, on-line courses may offer a learning environment equal to or more effective for learner-learner, teacher-learner, and content-learner interaction than traditional classes. We will discuss our exploratory findings in the process of moving our classes on-line.

Healthy Eating Through the Holidays: How to Avoid the Stuffing!

Presented by: Terri Lisagor, (Chair, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences)
Co-Sponsored with CSUN Human Resources
Date & Time: Thursday, December 6, 2012, 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Location: HR Training Room, Oviatt 16 - Garden Level
Contact Info: facdev@csun.edu
RSVP: Healthy Eating Through the Holidays: How to Avoid the Stuffing!

Holidays mean – family, fun, festivities and, of course, food. Let’s talk about how to get the most out of your holiday dining – without feeling stuffed. Learn about healthy and delicious mealtimes; how to avoid putting on the holiday pounds, and common pitfalls; and separating nutrition facts from fantasy.