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Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota

June 21–26, 2009

Co-sponsored by The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching & Learning, the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education, and the HBCU Faculty Development Network, the Institute for New Faculty Developers is a program for individuals to develop their expertise in planning, leading, and managing college and university teaching and learning centers and professional development programs for college faculty and staff. The 2009 Institute is designed for professionals working at a diverse mix of colleges and universities—large or small, two- or four-year, public or private, urban or rural. The 2009 Institute will be held on the campus of Macalester College, a private liberal arts college located in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Institute for New Faculty Developers is designed for new full- or part-time professionals in faculty/staff, instructional, or organizational development focused on undergraduate teaching and learning. Participants will include directors and staff of programs or centers for teaching and learning and those responsible for organizing, directing, conducting or chairing committees for programs or centers. Administrators who need a better understanding of faculty development programs and how to launch, develop, and support them are encouraged to attend.

To find out more about the Institute's core faculty, click here.

Program Goals

A five-day, residential program, the Institute is designed to answer questions asked by new faculty developers and to get them started in planning, developing, and delivering programs that will be effective in strengthening teaching and learning on campus. Participants will learn from a group of talented of presenters, facilitators, and consultants who are recognized leaders in the field to:

•       Gain the conceptual framework and basic knowledge and skills needed to establish, manage, evaluate, and improve successful professional development programs focused on strengthening teaching and learning

•       Gain an understanding of how to think and act creatively and strategically to build participation, allies, and collaborative partners; to provide meaningful programming with limited resources; to locate and secure additional support and resources; and to contribute to institutional priorities and development

•       Develop an initial, practical action plan to apply key concepts and skills to meet the needs of their home institutions

•       Discover resources available to help in their work and sustain their own professional development

Program Design

Facilitated by experienced leaders in faculty and staff development for effective teaching and learning, the Institute will model proven approaches to learning-centered teaching. This includes topics such as diversity and inclusivity, active learning, structured individual and group reflection, and embedded classroom assessment. A combination of plenary sessions, breakout sessions, relationship-building, networking, individual mentoring, and mini-consultations will help participants balance and integrate general research concepts with practical application.

The Institute program will begin with registration and an opening dinner on Sunday, June 21, and will wrap up before lunch on Friday, June 26. All meals will be provided, including one dinner excursion, except for two dinners-on-your-own planned for Monday and Wednesday.

To see the Preliminary Schedule for the 2009 Institute for New Faculty Developers, click here.

Location

Program sessions, most meals, and housing for the 2009 Institute for New Faculty Developers will be provided on the campus of Macalester College, a private liberal arts college located in a pleasant residential neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Founded in 1874, Macalester College has a long history of strong academics, global representation in the student body, and active engagement in the issues of the world. Currently, 11% of Macalester’s student body is composed of international students from 68 countries (not including permanent residents and dual citizens), and 20% of U.S. students are students of color.

Inexpensive housing is available in air-conditioned campus residence halls. Grand Avenue, which extends east and west from campus, is home to numerous restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, and a variety of other shops and services. Participants wishing to extend their stay in the Twin Cities will find a large choice of hotels in the area.

The weather in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul in early summer is generally warm and humid. Low temperatures in late June average 60° F (16° Celsius); highs average 80° F (27° Celsius) or slightly more, but temperatures  sometimes  exceed 90° F (32° C).  Precipitation averages .14 inches (.4 cm.) for the month. For occasional rain storms, we recommend bringing a waterproof coat and umbrella. A light sweater or jacket is wise for indoors, as most spaces are air-conditioned, including meeting and lodging spaces for the Institute. 

Additional information on what to bring to make your stay comfortable will be provided to program registrants before the Institute.

For maps and directions to the Institute, click here.

The Twin Cities metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul, with a population of roughly 3 million people, is home to more than 20 colleges and universities. The area has hundreds of excellent, ethnically diverse restaurants; 58 professional and community theaters; 30 museums; almost 1,000 lakes; and 40,000 acres of parkland. The number of theatre seats per capita is second only to New York City. The cities are extremely diverse, including one of the largest Native American populations in the U.S., Somali, Hmong, and Liberian populations that are the largest in the country, and a Tibetan population that is second largest in the country.

To view our suggestions for places to visit while in Saint Paul, click here.

The Twin Cities are a very manageable city to explore on your own either by car or by using Metro Transit, one of the country's largest and busiest transit systems. Metro Transit is the "transportation resource for the Twin Cities," managing an integrated network of buses, trains, and resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk, or bike.

 

Questions? Please email The Collaboration at collab@collab.org or call
(651) 646-6166.

The Institute for New Faculty Developers is co-sponsored by
the POD Network in Higher Education and the HBCU Faculty Development Network.
 

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