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IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Headlines & Deadlines 2. Save the Date! Upcoming Events 3. Movers & Shakers
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Funding and Other Opportunities 1. HEADLINES & DEADLINES: February 2008 Conference: Register by January 24 and Save! Sign up for The Collaboration’s February conference, “Critical Thinking in the Age of the Internet,” by January 24, 2008, and save $45 on your registration fees! Join your colleagues for The Collaboration’s winter 2008 conference, February 15-16, 2008, at the Bloomington Sheraton Hotel, Bloomington, Minnesota. You’ll learn about current research and best practices in preconference workshops and concurrent sessions, and in plenary sessions led by:
Representatives of historically black, tribal, and Hispanic-serving institutions are also encouraged to join The Collaboration on the Thursday evening before the conference, when we will host a Reception Roundtable to socialize, discuss issues of common concern, and gather input for Collaboration planning. Last Chance for 2007-08 Travel Grants: January 25, 2008Travel Grants of up to $1,800 for two or more participants are available to tribal and private historically black colleges and universities that are 2007-08 Collaboration members and have a history of Bush Foundation funding. Applications for the February conference must be submitted by the campus Faculty Development Coordinator and received at the Collaboration office by January 25, 2008. To review the guidelines and download application materials, please visit our Web site at www.collab.org. Register for the Faculty Developers’ Breakfast Session: Free for Members! February’s Faculty Developers’ Breakfast Session will be facilitated by Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Eugene Hermitte, Dean of Freshman-Sophomore Learning, Johnson C. Smith University. Join your colleagues on Saturday, February 16, 2008, to discuss and brainstorm ways to provide critical thinking training for faculty and staff and help them incorporate critical thinking rubrics into lesson plans and syllabi. This session will also include time to share your own experiences and develop next steps that best meet your campus’ needs. Book Your 2008 Traveling Workshops and Program Consulting and Evaluation Services Now! It’s not too late to set up your Traveling Workshop or Program Consulting and Evaluation Service for 2008. Choose from our collection of more than 40 workshops or let us help you create a customized workshop to meet the needs of your department and institution. Traveling Workshops offer you a superior combination of expertise and convenience at cost-effective rates. We can provide your campus with half- or full-day workshops, a workshop series, or a conference with multiple sessions. Workshops can also be combined with our consulting services to help launch campus initiatives. The Collaboration’s Program Consulting and Evaluation Services can help you with any stage of program planning, offer you a comprehensive evaluation of programs already in place, or provide expert guidance in resolving departmental conflict. Visit www.collab.org for information on Traveling Workshops and Program Consulting and Evaluation Services, or call us at (651) 646-6166. Visit WWW.COLLAB.ORG for the Latest in Resources for College Teachers To assist you in staying abreast of the latest and most relevant research and scholarship on teaching and learning, The Collaboration has compiled a series of annotated bibliographies. These include references aimed both at providing you with an overview of a specific topic and giving you suggestions for deeper reading. The current bibliographies highlight important works in the field of deep learning—the theme of The Collaboration's November conference—and in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)--the topic of the November Faculty Developers' Session. Check back often, as we will be adding additional bibliographies on a regular basis. Members Only: Join John Tagg at The Collaboration’s Institute for Academic Innovation Our Institute for Academic Innovation, June 9-13, 2008, is designed to help a team from your institution complete a persuasive project plan to meet your institutional mission and goals by fostering collaborative planning and leadership skills. This unique format has helped dozens of colleges and universities develop new courses, redesign curricula, redesign and enhance assessment plans, and build momentum on other important strategies to advance college teaching and learning. Joining the core faculty at the 2008 Institute is John Tagg, author of “The Learning Paradigm College” (Anker Publications, 2003), and keynote speaker at The Collaboration’s February 2006 Conference, “Building a Learning-Centered Institution.” Tagg is associate professor of English at Palomar College and has developed the case for organizational transformation in higher education. His best-selling book describes a research-based approach to redesigning higher education in the service of student learning and provides detailed examples of institutions that exemplify the Learning Paradigm. Submit your team’s proposal by March 10, 2008, and take advantage of this opportunity to receive focused guidance and assessment from a core faculty chosen for their expertise. Visit The Collaboration Web site at www.collab.org for complete details. 2008-09 Membership Campaign Kick-Off The Collaboration will be kicking off its 2008-09 Membership Campaign later this month with renewal letters to current members and invitations to nonmember institutions to join for the new year, which begins July 1. With 105 member institutions, system offices, and other nonprofit organizations, The Collaboration continues to support a unique community of educators committed to student success.
Collaboration membership supports cost-effective programs that provide
faculty and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to promote student
learning and build institutional capacity to address current and future
challenges. Past participants are encouraged to share testimonials about
their Collaboration experiences with their chief academic officers and
presidents, who will make the membership decision. For more information,
visit our Web site at www.collab.org or contact us at collab@collab.org or
(651) 646-6166. 2. SAVE THE DATE! UPCOMING EVENTS May 1, 2008: Bellman Leadership Award Nominations Due The Collaboration invites nominations of individuals or groups of faculty, staff, or administrators at current Collaboration member institutions who have demonstrated their ability to inspire collaborative engagement and foster changes in higher education that result in measurable improvements in teaching and student learning. The recipient of The Stewart Bellman Award for Exemplary Leadership for The Advancement of College Teaching and Learning will be announced in fall 2008 and the award presented at The Collaboration’s November 21-22, 2008, conference. Nominations must be supported by at least three individuals from the nominee’s own campus or another Collaboration member institution. Look for the 2008 nomination guidelines on our Web site in February. Save these Dates for Upcoming Collaboration Conferences
3. MOVERS AND SHAKERS Two New Affiliate Members Join The Collaboration We are pleased to welcome Eastern Connecticut State University (Willimantic, CT) and Valencia Community College (Orlando, FL) as Collaboration Affiliate Members. As of December 31, 2007, The Collaboration had 69 Regional Members, 33 Affiliate Members, and 3 Associate Members. Thanks to all of you for your support! Collaboration Member Institutions Receive Bush Foundation Grants The Bush Foundation, a Collaboration Associate Member, has approved a grant of $146,000 to Collaboration Regional Member Mount Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota. The grant is to be used to develop a faculty development program for the College. South Dakota State University in Brookings, another Collaboration Regional Member, was awarded a grant of $355,275 to address early childhood education needs in its Institute for Infant Toddler Development and Care. Chippewa Valley Technical College Welcomes New President Bruce A. Barker, J.D., assumed his role as the new president of Collaboration Regional Member Chippewa Valley Technical College on January 2, 2008. Barker replaces Bill Ihlenfeldt, who retired on December 31, 2007, after 13 years as the College’s president. Dr. Richard J. McCallum Named President of Dickinson State University The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education named Dr. Richard J. McCallum president of Collaboration Regional Member Dickinson State University. McCallum will begin his new role on April 1, 2008. Brother William Mann to Be 13th President of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota The Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Board of Trustees has announced that Brother William Mann, FSC, D.Min, has been named the 13th president of the University, a Collaboration Regional Charter Member. Mann will begin his term of office on June 1, 2008. University of Texas at San Antonio Announces New Provost and VP for Academic Affairs John Frederick has been appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Collaboration Affiliate Member. Frederick will begin his duties February 18, 2008. Collaboration Members to Join 2008 POD Diversity Committee Leadership Congratulations to those individuals at Collaboration member institutions chosen to lead the Professional and Organization Development (POD) Network Diversity Committee in 2008:
Vice
Chair & Chair Elect
Travel Grants Committee Kluttz Named Carleton College’s Director of Intercultural Life
Joy Kluttz,
formerly the TRiO Director at Collaboration Regional Member Dakota County
Technical College and an assistant director of student support services at
both Carleton College and St. Olaf College (both Collaboration Regional
Charter Members), has been named director of the office of intercultural
life at Carleton. Kluttz will lead Carleton’s office of intercultural
life, enhancing the quality of life for students of color on campus by
focusing on retention, programming, leadership development, training, and
education. 4. FUNDING AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Funding opportunities listed in Newsbytes are Copyright (c) 2000-2007, the Foundation Center. All rights reserved. Permission to use, copy, and/or distribute the preceding information in whole or in part for non-commercial purposes without fee is hereby granted provided that this notice and appropriate credit to the Foundation Center is included in all copies. NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants Deadline: February 1, 2008 The NEA Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities. Learning & Leadership Grants provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. For more information, please visit www.neafoundation.org/grants. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellows Deadline: February 1, 2008
The
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (www.rwjf.org) Executive Nurse Fellows
Program is an advanced leadership program for nurses in senior executive
roles in health services, public health, and nursing education who aspire
to help lead and shape the U.S. healthcare system. The three-year
fellowships allow participating nurses to remain in their current
positions while they gain the experiences, insights, competencies, and
skills necessary to advance in executive leadership positions in a
healthcare system that is undergoing unprecedented change. The program is
designed to give nursing and nurses a more influential role across many
sectors of the economy. Foundation Center’s Grantseeker Training Institute The Foundation Center’s five-day Grantseeker Training Institute will be held in San Francisco (February 4-8) and Washington, D.C. (March 17-21), in 2008. Participants learn how to develop a fundraising plan, maximize a board's fundraising power, explore top-tier Foundation Directory Online PROFESSIONAL to find grantmakers, and master proven techniques for successful proposal writing. You'll also receive a complimentary, one-month subscription to FDO PROFESSIONAL. Registration: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10010374/grantseektrain. HP Technology for Teaching Grant Guidelines now Available Deadline: February 14, 2008
The
HP (www.hp.com) Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative is designed to
support the innovative use of mobile technology in K-16 education and to
help identify K-12 public schools and two- and four-year colleges and
universities that HP might support with future grants. In 2008, HP will
award a total of nearly $7 million in cash and equipment to K-12 schools
in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and to colleges and universities throughout
North America (Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.). Louisville Institute Invites Applications for First Book Grant Program for Minority Scholars Deadline: February 15, 2008 The Louisville Institute's (www.louisville-institute.org) First Book Grant Program for Minority Scholars seeks to assist junior, non-tenured religion scholars of color to complete a major research and book project focused on some issue pertaining to American Christianity related to the priorities of the Louisville Institute. The program seeks to enable scholars to spend an entire academic year devoted to that research project while free of other professional responsibilities. In keeping with its fundamental mission, the Louisville Institute is especially interested in identifying and supporting scholars of color who seek through their academic work to be in conversation with church leaders and to strengthen their faith communities.
Applicants must be members of a racial/ethnic minority group; have an
earned doctoral degree (normally a Ph.D. or Th.D.); be a pre-tenured
faculty member in a full-time tenure-track position at an accredited
institution of higher education (seminary, college, or university) in
North America; be able to negotiate a full academic year free from
teaching and committee responsibilities; and be engaged in a scholarly
research project leading to the publication of their first (or second)
book, focusing on some aspect of Christianity in North America. For
purposes of this grant program, the term "racial/ethnic minority group"
includes African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian Americans,
Arab Americans, and Pacific Islanders. J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism Invites Community News Proposals Deadline: February 20, 2008 J-Lab, The Institute for Interactive Journalism (www.j-lab.org), invites U.S. nonprofit groups and education organizations to apply for funding to launch community news ventures in 2008 and to share best practices and lessons learned from their efforts. New Voices is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (www.knightfdn.org) and administered by J- Lab, a center of the University of Maryland's Merrill College of Journalism. Eligible to receive funding are 501(c)(3) organizations and education institutions, including civic groups, community organizations, public and community broadcasters, schools, colleges and universities, and individuals working under the sponsorship of a nonprofit fiscal agent. The New Voices project will help fund the start-up of ten innovative local news initiatives next year. Each project may receive as much as $17,000 in grants over two years. Of the ten projects to be funded in 2008, at least three will target former Knight Newspaper communities. Grant guidelines and an online application can be found at http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10010369/j-newvoices. STOP Hunger Scholarships to Recognize Students for Community Service Deadline: February 29, 2008 The Sodexho Foundation (www.helpstophunger.org) seeks nominations to recognize students in the fight against hunger in America. The STOP Hunger Scholarship recognizes and rewards students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger and its root causes in the United States. Students will be selected from among nominees according to the following criteria: they must be enrolled in an education institution (kindergarten through college) in the United States; be citizens or permanent residents of the United States; have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within at least the last twelve months; and be helping non-family members through their volunteer activities. Up to five national scholarship recipients will each receive a $3,000 scholarship as well as a $3,000 grant made in their name to the hunger-related charity of their choice in their local community. Up to twenty regional recipients, designated as STOP Hunger Honorees, will each receive a $1,000 grant made in their name to the hunger-related charity of their choice in their local community. Applicants must obtain a nomination statement as part of the application process. The nomination statement must be completed by an adult (age 21 or older). Visit the Sodexho Foundation Web site for complete program information and application procedures. RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10010673/helpstophunger Minority Students Invited to Apply for Philanthropy Internship Deadline: March 15, 2008, and July 15, 2008 The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund (http://nonprofitresearch.org), a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute (http://aspeninstitute.org/ ) in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund. Through the program, the fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have outstanding research skills; a background in the social sciences or humanities; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship. The student must be able to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. The program generally expects that fall and spring internships will be part-time (10 to 20 hours per week) and summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. Applications are considered based on the timing of applicants' availability: For summer 2008, the deadline is March 15, 2008; and for fall 2008, the deadline is July 15, 2008. Visit the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund Web site for complete program information. Institute of Museum and Library Services Invites 21st Century Museum Professionals Grant Applications Deadline: March 15, 2008 The Institute of Museum and Library Services (http://imls.gov/) seeks grant applications from museums, museum service organizations, and universities for proposals that will enhance the professional development of museum staff. The 21st Century Museum Professionals grants are intended to have an impact on multiple institutions by reaching broad groups of museum professionals in cities, counties, states, regions, or the nation. Funding will support projects involving core management skills such as planning, leadership, finance, program design, partnership, and evaluation. Project focus areas may also include collections care and management, interpretation, marketing and audience development, visitor services, governance, and other areas of museum operations. Proposals may also focus on projects that help museums attract and retain staff and improve the capacity of museums to address the rapidly changing demographics in many communities. Applicants may request from $15,000 to $500,000 each for a grant period of up to three years. Complete guidelines and application forms are available at the IMLS Web site. RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10010669/imls. Society of Values in Higher Education Project to Promote Religious Literacy Deadline: March 31, 2008 The Society for Values in Higher Education invites applications from colleges and universities to participate in the Religion and Public Life project aimed at developing model curricular or cocurricular programs for furthering religious literacy. Teams from participating colleges will take part in an institute/workshop in Connecticut June 15-20, 2008, to create programs to take to their campuses. For more information, contact Robert A. Spivey at (805) 644-0767 or bspivey@foundation.fsu.edu. More details can also be found at www.svhe.org. This project has been funded in a grant by the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund. Merlot Issues Call for Proposals Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2008 The eighth MERLOT International Conference (MIC08) held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 7-10, 2008, is devoted to faculty development in the design, creation, utilization, and evaluation of online teaching and learning materials. The MIC08 conference theme, MERLOT: Still Blazing the Trail and Meeting New Challenges in the Digital Age, recognizes the collaborative efforts within disciplines and the education community around the world to enhance teaching and learning through the use of academic technology. The MERLOT International Conference offers many opportunities for attendees to gain practical skills in the use of educational technologies through numerous interactive hands-on workshops led by peers and through industry-sponsored technology showcases. For more information, visit www.mic08.merlot.org. Teach with the Peace Corps Peace Corps is encouraging experienced educators and teachers to become Peace Corps education volunteers. There is currently a high demand for skilled teachers with classroom and teacher training experience, particularly in Peace Corps programs in Central and South America, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Peace Corps education volunteers introduce innovative teaching methods and encourage critical thinking in a variety of classroom settings overseas. They may also work in curricula or materials development, and train teachers informally or formally in conversational English, academic subjects, or instruction methodologies. The most competitive candidates will have: a minimum of three years of classroom experience; advanced degrees in teaching, education, TEFL, English, primary or secondary education, or linguistics; or teacher trainer experience. Volunteers may be placed in primary or secondary schools, as well as in colleges or universities. To learn more about teaching opportunities with Peace Corps, call 1-800-424-8580 or visit www.peacecorps.gov/minisite/index.cfm?shell=education&cid=prno |
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C O L L A B O R A T I O N N E W S B Y T E S
Happy Holidays! We’re pleased to present your new issue of Collaboration Newsbytes, the e-bulletin published monthly by The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching & Learning. Each issue contains important news and updates about upcoming programs and professional development opportunities. You are receiving this message because you have expressed an interest in Collaboration programming in the past, because you subscribed to “Newsbytes” through our web page (www.collab.org), or because you are designated as a contact person at your institution to disseminate Collaboration information to your colleagues. To unsubscribe, send an email message to collab@collab.org with the following in the body of the message: unsubscribe newsbytes <your email address>. Contact The Collaboration at collab@collab.org if you have questions or need assistance.
COLLABORATION
OFFICE CLOSED DECEMBER 24, 2007 – JANUARY 1, 2008 IN THIS ISSUE:
1.
Headlines & Deadlines 1. Headlines & Deadlines: A SPECIAL “THANKS” FROM THE COLLABORATION Thanks to the 328 participants and presenters who helped make The Collaboration’s November conference—“Promoting Deep Learning: Cultivating Intellectual Curiosity, Creativity, and Engagement in College”—such a great success! Presenters Ken Bain and Jeanette Norden were impressed by the enthusiasm and energy of the group and by your obvious dedication to improving student learning. Thanks, too, for completing the online survey. Your responses ensure that we continue to deliver a high-quality conference experience. JANUARY 24 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE FOR CONFERENCE ON CRITICAL THINKING Sign up for The Collaboration’s February conference, “Critical Thinking in the Age of the Internet,” by January 24, 2008, and save $45 on your registration fees! Join your colleagues for The Collaboration’s winter 2008 conference, February 15-16, 2008, at the Bloomington Sheraton Hotel, Bloomington, Minnesota. With two outstanding plenary speakers, more than thirty concurrent sessions, and five preconference workshops, this conference focuses on ways to help millennial students become critical, engaged, and active thinkers. You’ll learn about current research and best practices in plenary sessions led by:
Representatives of historically black, tribal, and Hispanic-serving institutions are also encouraged to join The Collaboration on the Thursday evening before the conference, when we will host a Reception Roundtable to socialize, discuss issues of common concern, and gather input for Collaboration planning. FEBRUARY TRAVEL GRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 11, 2008Travel Grant funding is available for the February conference! Faculty Development Coordinators at member HBCUs and TCUs should watch their mail for Travel Grant Program application materials. Travel Grants of up to $1,800 for two or more participants are available to tribal and private historically black colleges and universities that are 2007-08 Collaboration members and have a history of Bush Foundation funding. Applications for the February conference must be submitted by the campus Faculty Development Coordinator and received at the Collaboration office by January 11, 2008. Applications for remaining funds, if available, are due by January 25, 2008. To review the guidelines and download application materials, please visit our Web site at www.collab.org. FREE FOR MEMBERS: FEBRUARY FACULTY DEVELOPERS’ BREAKFAST SESSION Join your colleagues at the Faculty Developers’ Breakfast Session on Saturday, February 16, 2008, for an informal discussion on ways you can promote the teaching of critical thinking. Discuss and brainstorm ways to provide critical thinking training for faculty and staff and help them incorporate critical thinking rubrics into lesson plans and syllabi. This session will also include time to share your own experiences and develop next steps that best meet your campus’ needs. The session is facilitated by Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Eugene Hermitte, Dean of Freshman-Sophomore Learning, Johnson C. Smith University. PROPOSALS DUE MARCH 10, 2008, FOR THE COLLABORATION’S 2008 INSTITUTE FOR ACADEMIC INNOVATION Give your academic planning and development initiatives the time and focus they need in The Collaboration’s intensive four-day institute. In a unique environment designed to foster collaborative planning and leadership skills, The Collaboration has helped dozens of colleges and universities develop new courses, redesign curricula, redesign and enhance assessment plans, and build momentum on other important strategies to advance college teaching and learning. Joining the core faculty at the Institute is John Tagg, author of “The Learning Paradigm College” (Anker Publications, 2003), and keynote speaker at The Collaboration’s February 2006 Conference, “Building a Learning-Centered Institution.” Tagg is associate professor of English at Palomar College and has developed the case for organizational transformation in higher education. His best-selling book describes a research-based approach to redesigning higher education in the service of student learning and provides detailed examples of institutions that exemplify the Learning Paradigm. According to Peter Ewell it is “a remarkable book,” and Charles Muscatine of Berkeley calls it “one of the very greatest books on higher education that I have ever read.” By participating in The Collaboration’s 2008 Institute for Academic Innovation, a team from your institution can complete a persuasive project plan to meet your institutional mission and goals while receiving expert guidance and assessment from a core faculty chosen for their expertise. Visit The Collaboration Web site at www.collab.org for complete details.
2. Save the Date! Upcoming Events MAY 1, 2008: BELLMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE The Collaboration invites nominations of individuals or groups of faculty, staff, or administrators at current Collaboration member institutions who have demonstrated their ability to inspire collaborative engagement and foster changes in higher education that result in measurable improvements in teaching and student learning. The recipient of The Stewart Bellman Award for Exemplary Leadership for The Advancement of College Teaching and Learning will be announced in fall 2008 and the award presented at The Collaboration’s November 21-22, 2008, conference. Nominations must be supported by at least three individuals from the nominee’s own campus or another Collaboration member institution. Look for the 2008 nomination guidelines on our Web site in the new calendar year. SAVE THESE DATES FOR UPCOMING COLLABORATION CONFERENCES
3. Movers and Shakers MARION LARSON RECEIVES THE COLLABORATION’S INAUGURAL STEWART BELLMAN LEADERSHIP AWARD Marion H. Larson of Bethel University received the first-ever Stewart Bellman Award for Exemplary Leadership for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning at The Collaboration’s fall conference. At a reception on Friday, November 16, Larson was presented with the award by Lesley K. Cafarelli, Collaboration President & CEO, and Cheryl Medearis, Collaboration Board Member and Dean of Education & Graduate Education of Sinte Gleska University. Dr. Barrett Fisher, Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities at Bethel University, was also on hand to introduce Larson and highlight the reasons she was nominated. The Collaboration’s Stewart Bellman Award for Exemplary Leadership for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning recognizes individuals and groups at Collaboration member institutions who have demonstrated their ability to inspire collaborative engagement and foster changes in higher education that result in measurable improvements in teaching and student learning. Nominees were evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
You can read the nomination statement submitted on Marion Larson’s behalf and learn more about the Bellman Award on our Web site at www.collab.org.
4. Funding and Other Opportunities Copyright (c) 2000-2007, the Foundation Center. All rights reserved. Permission to use, copy, and/or distribute this document in whole or in part for non-commercial purposes without fee is hereby granted provided that this notice and appropriate credit to the Foundation Center is included in all copies. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM LAUNCHES SPENCER EDUCATION JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP Deadline: January 31, 2008 Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism (www.journalism.columbia.edu) and the Spencer Foundation (www.spencer.org) are offering a new fellowship in education reporting, beginning in fall 2008. The fellowship seeks to elevate the level of education reporting by giving writers the time and resources needed to produce work of lasting value and that ultimately influences the national conversation about the state of education in America. The fellowship combines course work in residence at Columbia University with intense individual help with each fellow's project on some aspect of education in the U.S. Fellows will spend an academic year in New York to study at the School of Journalism and at Columbia's Teachers College. In addition to the coursework and independent projects, the Spencer Fellows will meet as a group periodically and will participate in conversations with influential leaders in both education and journalism. The fellowship is open to journalists, educators, and education policy researchers who are interested in creating significant works of long-form education journalism. The chief criterion for selection is the potential for research and writing excellence and impact on the national discourse in the field of education. An outline of a proposed project in education reporting (projects that are already underway are eligible) must accompany all applications. Visit the Web site of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism for complete program information. NEA FOUNDATION LEARNING & LEADERSHIP GRANTS Deadline: February 1, 2008 The NEA Foundation supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in the nation's public schools, colleges, and universities. Learning & Leadership Grants: provide opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. The next application deadline is February 1 , 2008. For more information, please visit www.neafoundation.org/grants. ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE NURSE FELLOWS Deadline: February 1, 2008
The
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (www.rwjf.org) Executive Nurse Fellows
Program is an advanced leadership program for nurses in senior executive
roles in health services, public health, and nursing education who aspire
to help lead and shape the U.S. healthcare system. The three-year
fellowships allow participating nurses to remain in their current
positions while they gain the experiences, insights, competencies, and
skills necessary to advance in executive leadership positions in a
healthcare system that is undergoing unprecedented change. The program is
designed to give nursing and nurses a more influential role across many
sectors of the economy.
LOUISVILLE INSTITUTE INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR FIRST BOOK GRANT PROGRAM FOR
MINORITY SCHOLARS The Louisville Institute's (www.louisville-institute.org) First Book Grant Program for Minority Scholars seeks to assist junior, non-tenured religion scholars of color to complete a major research and book project focused on some issue pertaining to American Christianity related to the priorities of the Louisville Institute.
The
program seeks to enable scholars to spend an entire academic year devoted
to that research project while free of other professional
responsibilities. In keeping with its fundamental mission, the Louisville
Institute is especially interested in identifying and supporting scholars
of color who seek through their academic work to be in conversation with
church leaders and to strengthen their faith communities. Deadline: March 15, 2008 and July 15, 2008 The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund (http://nonprofitresearch.org), a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute (http://aspeninstitute.org/ ) in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund. Through the program, the fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have outstanding research skills; a background in the social sciences or humanities; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship. The student must be able to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. The program generally expects that fall and spring internships will be part-time (10 to 20 hours per week) and summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. Applications are considered based on the timing of applicants' availability: For Summer 2008, the deadline is March 15, 2008; and for Fall 2008, the deadline is July 15, 2008. Visit the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund Web site for complete program information. MERLOT ISSUES CALL FOR PROPOSALS The eighth MERLOT International Conference (MIC08) held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is devoted to faculty development in the design, creation, utilization and evaluation of online teaching and learning materials. The MIC08 conference theme, MERLOT: Still Blazing the Trail and Meeting New Challenges in the Digital Age, recognizes the collaborative efforts within disciplines and the education community around the world to enhance teaching and learning through the use of academic technology. The MERLOT International Conference offers many opportunities for attendees to gain practical skills in the use of educational technologies through numerous interactive hands-on workshops led by peers and through industry-sponsored technology showcases. For more information, visit http://mic08.merlot.org/proposals/call. FIND ADVENTURE AND JOB SATISFACTION BY TEACHING ABROAD WITH THE PEACE CORPS Peace Corps is encouraging experienced educators and teachers to become Peace Corps education volunteers. There is currently a high demand for skilled teachers with classroom and teacher training experience, particularly in Peace Corps programs in Central and South America, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Peace Corps education volunteers introduce innovative teaching methods and encourage critical thinking in a variety of classroom settings overseas. They may also work in curricula or materials development, and train teachers informally or formally in conversational English, academic subjects, or instruction methodologies. The most competitive candidates will have: a minimum of three years of classroom experience; advanced degrees in teaching, education, TEFL, English, primary or secondary education, or linguistics; or teacher trainer experience. Volunteers may be placed in primary or secondary schools, as well as in colleges or universities. To learn more about teaching opportunities with Peace Corps, call 1.800.424.8580 or visit: http://www.peacecorps.gov/minisite/index.cfm?shell=education&cid=prno
Do you have a new position or honor to share with your Collaboration colleagues? If so, please send a short announcement to lguyott@collab.org for inclusion in the next “Newsbytes.” The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching & Learning is an alliance of colleges and universities that supports and promotes outstanding college teaching and learning. We can be reached at: 2356 University Ave. West, Suite 230, St. Paul, MN 55114, Phone: (651) 646-6166, Fax: (651) 646-3162, Email: collab@collab.org, Web: www.collab.org.
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Volume 6, Number 4 November 15, 2007 Greetings! We’re pleased to present your new issue of Collaboration Newsbytes, the e-bulletin published monthly by The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching & Learning. Each issue contains important news and updates about upcoming programs and professional development opportunities. IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Headlines & Deadlines 2. Save the Date! Upcoming Events 3. Movers & Shakers 4. Funding Opportunities
1. Headlines & Deadlines: REGISTER BEFORE JANUARY 24, 2008, FOR THE COLLABORATION’S FEBRUARY CONFERENCE, “CRITICAL THINKING IN THE AGE OF THE INTERNET” Educating students to be critical thinkers has long been a goal of colleges and universities and the focus of many faculty development programs. However, higher education institutions are facing significant new challenges addressing the critical thinking needs of the Net Generation. Many of today’s college students have the latest technologies at their fingertips. Their comfort and skill in manipulating the latest hardware and software far exceeds any previous generation. Yet the growing social, economic, political, health, and environmental challenges we face demand that their abilities to research effectively, think critically, and communicate clearly need to be nurtured more urgently than ever before. These challenges and opportunities are the focus of The Collaboration’s Winter 2008 conference. Key features of the conference include
FEBRUARY TRAVEL GRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 11, 2008Travel Grant funding is available for the February conference! Faculty Development Coordinators at member HBCUs and TCUs should watch their mail the first week of December for Travel Grants’ application materials. Travel grants of up to $1,800 for two or more participants are available to tribal and private historically black colleges and universities that are 2007-08 Collaboration members and have a history of Bush Foundation funding. Applications for the February conference must be submitted by the campus Faculty Development Coordinator and received at the Collaboration office by January 11, 2008. Applications for remaining funds, if available, are due by January 25, 2008. To review the guidelines and download application materials, please visit our Web site at www.collab.org. As of November 1, The Collaboration has awarded a total of $7,200 in Travel Grant funding to support ten faculty and staff from four Collaboration member institutions to attend our November conference. Institutions receiving grants for this event are:
FEBRUARY FACULTY DEVELOPERS’ BREAKFAST SESSION PROVIDES IDEAS FOR PROMOTING THE TEACHING OF CRITICAL THINKING ON YOUR CAMPUS Join your colleagues at the Faculty Developers’ Breakfast Session on Saturday, February 16, 2008, for an informal discussion on ways you can promote the teaching of critical thinking Discuss and brainstorm ways to provide critical thinking training and incorporate critical thinking rubrics into lesson plans and syllabi. This session will also include time to share your own experiences and develop next steps that best meet your campus’ needs. The session is facilitated by Phyllis Worthy Dawkins, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Eugene Hermitte, Dean of Freshman-Sophomore Learning, from Johnson C. Smith University. RESERVE YOUR SPRING TRAVELING WORKSHOP NOW It’s not too early to begin thinking about professional development events for spring! In the past two years, The Collaboration has provided more than 75 Traveling Workshops to colleges and universities across the country. So popular is our collection of targeted, expert workshops that we’re already taking bookings for workshops in 2008-09. . .so book your workshop soon! Traveling Workshops bring the expertise, talents, and training of our facilitators to you on your schedule and within your budget. Topics range from active learning and student engagement to technology-enhanced learning, and workshops can be arranged for one day, two days, or a week, depending on your needs. For as little as $1,200 plus the facilitator’s travel expense, you can bring an in-depth, interactive experience for faculty and staff tailored to your needs to your site. We’ll also handle the workshop evaluation for you! For more information, visit The Collaboration’s Web site at www.collab.org or call us at (651) 646-6166. We look forward to helping you! PROGRAM CONSULTING AND EVALUATION WITHIN YOUR REACH You won’t find anything like The Collaboration’s Program Consulting & Evaluation Services anywhere else. This flexible program provides customized, cost-effective assistance and professional external perspective on a broad range of campus initiatives: programs to diversify faculty teaching strategies, campus-wide assessment plans, curriculum development initiatives, reaccreditation . . . and more. All of our consulting services are facilitated by experts in higher education who are selected after a thorough review process. Save time and resources while increasing the success of your next initiative. Contact The Collaboration today at (651) 646-6166.
2. Save the Date! Upcoming Events JOHN TAGG SPECIAL GUEST FACULTY MEMBER AT COLLABORATION’S INSTITUTE FOR ACADEMIC INNOVATION Give your academic planning and development initiatives the time and focus they need in The Collaboration’s intensive four-day institute. In a unique environment designed to foster collaborative planning and leadership skills, The Collaboration has helped dozens of colleges and universities develop new courses, redesign curricula, redesign and enhance assessment plans, and build momentum on other important strategies to advance college teaching and learning. Joining the core faculty at the Institute is John Tagg, author of “The Learning Paradigm College” (Anker Publications, 2003), and keynote speaker at The Collaboration’s February 2006 Conference, “Building a Learning-Centered Institution.” Tagg is associate professor of English at Palomar College and has developed the case for organizational transformation in higher education. His best-selling book describes a research-based approach to redesigning higher education in the service of student learning and provides detailed examples of institutions that exemplify the Learning Paradigm. According to Peter Ewell it is “a remarkable book,” and Charles Muscatine of Berkeley calls it “one of the very greatest books on higher education that I have ever read.” By participating in The Collaboration’s 2008 Institute for Academic Innovation, a team from your institution can complete a persuasive project plan to meet your institutional mission and goals while receiving expert guidance and assessment from a core faculty chosen for their expertise. Watch your mailboxes during the first week of December for more information, visit The Collaboration Web site at www.collab.org for complete details.
3. Movers and Shakers COLLABORATION MEMBERSHIP REACHES 103 As of November 15, 2007, The Collaboration’s annual membership comprised 69 Regional, 31 Affiliate, and 3 Associate Members. Our thanks to all of you who have advocated for new or renewed membership by your institutions, who have promoted continued involvement in Collaboration programs and events, and who have contributed to making The Collaboration the vital and relevant organization it is! For more information on our current members and the benefits of membership, visit our Web site at www.collab.org. COLLABORATION MEMBERS MAKE A STRONG SHOWING AT POD CONFERENCE The 32nd Annual POD Network Conference was held in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, October 25-28, 2007. More than 800 members of the higher education community attended the conference, including Collaboration President & CEO Lesley K. Cafarelli, Program Director Tim Barrett, and Director of Marketing & Special Projects Lisa Guyott. Representatives from Collaboration member institutions made a strong showing as presenters:
If you did not have the opportunity to take part in the POD Network Conference, visit the POD Web site at www.podnetwork.org for a complete list of conference sessions. MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO, NAMES INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Michael Miller, Dean of the College of Education at Collaboration Regional Member Minnesota State University, Mankato, has been named Interim Vice President for University Advancement by President Richard Davenport. Miller will assume his new role on November 20, replacing David Williams, who will become Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Miller will provide leadership for Minnesota State Mankato’s Advancement Division, overseeing the offices of development, alumni relations and special events, integrated marketing, and the University Foundation. As Interim Vice President, Miller will also serve on the President’s Cabinet. Miller served on The Collaboration Board of Directors (2001-2002), facilitated a preconference session at one of our first conferences, and has been a frequent participant in Collaboration events. He has been Dean of the College of Education since 2003 and before that served in various administrative and teaching positions at Collaboration Charter Member Gustavus Adolphus College. Miller holds an Ed.S. and a Ph.D. in school psychology from Ball State University. MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FUNDING FOR CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Minot State University, along with their private sector partners SRT Communications and Info-Tech-Minot Technology Center, has been approved for $2.1 million in North Dakota state funding for their Center of Excellence project. The Great Plains Knowledge and Data Center will promote the development and advancement of knowledge-based business in the region. "This project certainly meets the goals of the Centers of Excellence to combine education and economic development to create new business opportunities in our state," said University President David Fuller. "I see this project as being very important in demonstrating how Minot State University faculty and students can collaborate and contribute in a meaningful way to the economic development of our region." Key MSU personnel involved in conceptualizing the center and preparing the proposal include Selmer Moen and Steve Hayton, faculty members in computer science, and Deanna Klein, faculty member in business information technology. Linda Cresap, dean of the Graduate School and Research and Sponsored Programs, will oversee the grant.
SAINT PAUL COLLEGE NAMED A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Saint Paul College, a Collaboration Regional Member, has been named a Center of Excellence by Sun Microsystems, Inc., to help the College focus on teaching Java and Open Solaris technology and curriculum.
The Center
of Excellence program is a prestigious partnership between Sun and
educational institutions. "It's a marvelous partnership between higher
education and industry," says Peggy Kennedy, Saint Paul College's Vice
President for Academic Affairs and Student Development. "Part of our
mission is education for employment, and the other part is education for
life. A partnership with business and industry represents the real world." 4. Funding Opportunities Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellows
Deadline: February 1, 2008 The Louisville Institute's (www.louisville-institute.org) First Book Grant Program for Minority Scholars seeks to assist junior, non-tenured religion scholars of color to complete a major research and book project focused on some issue pertaining to American Christianity related to the priorities of the Louisville Institute.
The program seeks to enable scholars to spend an entire academic year
devoted to that research project while free of other professional
responsibilities. In keeping with its fundamental mission, the Louisville
Institute is especially interested in identifying and supporting scholars
of color who seek through their academic work to be in conversation with
church leaders and to strengthen their faith communities. NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR TOYOTA FAMILY LITERACY TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD Deadline: December 5, 2007 Presented by the National Center for Family Literacy (www.famlit.org) and Toyota (www.toyota.com), the Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year Award is given to educators who demonstrate exemplary efforts to help parents and children achieve their academic and non-academic goals. The educator selected as the 2008 Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year will receive a $5,000 award for his/her program, courtesy of Toyota. He/she also will receive a trip to the 17th Annual National Conference on Family Literacy in Louisville, Kentucky, March 30-April 1, 2008. Several finalists, each of whom will receive a $500 scholarship, will be selected for the 2008 Award. Programs may nominate educators who strive to help families improve their literacy skills through children's education, adult education, ESL services, parenting education, and/or other educational services provided to families. Nominations should emphasize how the nominated educator supports intergenerational learning. Nominating programs may be publicly or privately funded (or a combination) and may serve families through community-based sites, school-based sites, libraries, or other service settings. Nominations must be submitted by the program director or coordinator—someone who is familiar with the nominated educator's work with children, adult learners, and the community. Visit the NCFL Web site for complete nomination guidelines. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM LAUNCHES SPENCER EDUCATION JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP Deadline: January 31, 2008 Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism (www.journalism.columbia.edu) and the Spencer Foundation (www.spencer.org) are offering a new fellowship in education reporting, beginning in fall 2008. The fellowship seeks to elevate the level of education reporting by giving writers the time and resources needed to produce work of lasting value and that ultimately influences the national conversation about the state of education in America. The fellowship combines course work in residence at Columbia University with intense individual help with each fellow's project on some aspect of education in the U.S. Fellows will spend an academic year in New York to study at the School of Journalism and at Columbia's Teachers College. In addition to the coursework and independent projects, the Spencer Fellows will meet as a group periodically and will participate in conversations with influential leaders in both education and journalism. The fellowship is open to journalists, educators, and education policy researchers who are interested in creating significant works of long-form education journalism. The chief criterion for selection is the potential for research and writing excellence and impact on the national discourse in the field of education. An outline of a proposed project in education reporting (projects that are already underway are eligible) must accompany all applications. Visit the Web site of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism for complete program information. MINORITY STUDENTS INVITED TO APPLY FOR PHILANTHROPY INTERNSHIP Deadline: December 15, 2007; March 15, 2008; and July 15, 2008 The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund (http://nonprofitresearch.org), a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute (http://aspeninstitute.org/ ) in Washington, D.C., offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund. Through the program, the fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. In his or her internship, the Hearst Fellow undertakes general research and program support for the fund's grantmaking and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have outstanding research skills; a background in the social sciences or humanities; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship. The student must be able to intern for 10-15 weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. The program generally expects that fall and spring internships will be part-time (10 to 20 hours per week) and summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. Applications are considered three times annually based on the timing of applicants' availability: For Spring 2008, the deadline is December 15, 2007; for Summer 2008, the deadline is March 15, 2008; and for Fall 2008, the deadline is July 15, 2008. Visit the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund Web site for complete program information. MICROSOFT ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR A. RICHARD NEWTON BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH AWARD Deadline: December 3, 2007 Microsoft Research (http://research.microsoft.com) is accepting proposals for the A. Richard Newton Breakthrough Research Award. Successful breakthrough research applications will demonstrate problem solutions with potentially profound impact for the sciences and human society; innovative computational approaches providing unique advantages for the problem solution; highly creative problem solving strategies, which may also integrate knowledge and expertise from several domains to solve otherwise intractable problems; and the PI's successful history of leveraging diverse, specialized expertise, novel approaches, and collaboration with other researchers. The proposing institution must be either an accredited degree-granting college or university (or international equivalent) with nonprofit status and awarding degrees at the baccalaureate level or above; or a research institution with nonprofit status. All qualifying institutions are eligible without regard for geographic location. The total amount available under this RFP is $1 million. Microsoft Research anticipates making approximately ten to twelve awards, with a maximum of $100,000 for any single award. Awards are made as unrestricted gifts to the institution for the purpose of seed-funding larger initiatives, proofs of concept, or demonstrations of feasibility. Visit the Web site of Microsoft Research for complete program information. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Deadline: December 15, 2007 One of the world's largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the American Association of University Women Educational Foundation (www.aauw.org) supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. The |