"Market Volatility & YOUR Finances"
December 2, 2008
12:30pm to 1:30pm
English Reading Room
December 3, 2008
2:00pm to 3:00pm
English Reading Room
Presented by: Andrew Burr, Lecturer, Economics
The presentation offers an insight into the causes and effects of the current economic turmoil and its impact on the stock market, which concerns every individual’s investments and holdings. The express intention is to explain past market fluctuations and to offer insight on the present state of uncertainty concerning the economy. The historical information, coupled with current conditions can then provide a context of what the future will have in store to those in the market today and how one may protect and advance their holdings in the time ahead.
“Excel Basics”
January 20 & 21, 2009
11:00am to 1:00pm
Thompson W-207
Presented by: Mike Szocki, Systems Administrator, Computer & Information Sciences
This 2-hour hands-on workshop explores some basic functions of Excel including formulas and formatting. Mike Szocki will guide participants in the 1-2-3s of entering Excel formulas to perform basic mathematical calculations and formatting text and numerical data.
For more information or to answer your questions, contact beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
"What's the Big Deal with Facebook & MySpace? An Honest Look at Social Networking and Why Our Students Love It"
November 18, 2008
11am to noon
English Reading Room
Presented by: Amanda Anderson & Kaylene Dunning
You may have heard about Facebook and MySpace but do you really have any idea what it means to social network? Why does it seem that students are tuned-in to these sites and not tuned-in to "real" people or events? Why do they spend hours each week (or day) checking on "friends" they have never even met? SUNY Fredonia students, Amanda Anderson and Kaylene Dunning, will share their experiences and insights into why these sites are so popular and "addicting". They will also discuss ways that faculty and staff can use MySpace and Facebook to network with students and perhaps find long-lost friends.
“Preparing Your Spring Syllabi? Plan to Include Meaningful Library Assignments”
November 17, 2008
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Temporary Library Classroom – Reed Library 1st Floor
Presented by: Dawn Eckenrode
Fed up with references to Wikipedia popping up in your students’ bibliographies? Tired of reading papers that fail to go beyond the first ten hits on Google in their depth of research? Our instruction librarians are here to help. Interested? Then consider attending the “Developing Meaningful Library Assignments” reorientation workshop, where we share information the variety of support services our Instruction Librarians provide for faculty, including:
· Assistance with designing research assignments that make the most of what Reed Library has to offer;
· Library Instruction sessions—we use a variety of active learning strategies to teach your students concepts such as: avoiding plagiarism, source evaluation, search techniques, and more. These hands-on workshops are tailored to your course and research needs of your students;
· The creation of assignment-specific and course-specific resource guides and tutorials for your students.
"Interactive Whiteboard Open House"
November 17, 2008
1:00pm - 2:30pm
W207 Thompson
Presented by: Lisa Melohusky, Instructional Design Specialist, Professional Development Center
The PDC, in conjunction with the Education Department and ITS, will be hosting an open house to introduce three different types of interactive whiteboards. Demonstrations of each will be available, as well as opportunities to try each of the boards. Interactive whiteboards allow the user to stand at the board and control a computer as well as digitally mark screens. Each system comes with a set of tools to help design and enhance course material.
“Get out a Blank Sheet of Paper: Getting Students to Read Without Giving Pop Quizzes”
November 11, 2008
11:00am to Noon
WC S-121
Presented by: Susan Spangler, Assistant Professor of English, PDC Advisory Board Member
Tired of students being unprepared for class discussion because they didn’t read? Tired of hearing groans when you announce a pop quiz? This session will focus on several progressive teaching strategies that compel students to comprehend and reflect on reading assignments before they come to class.
“On the Front Line: Helping Students in Distress"
January 13, 2009
10:00am to 11:00pm
Location TBD
Being on the "front line", SUNY Fredonia staff are in a unique position to directly observe students on a regular basis and notice emotional, social, or behavioral troubles or concerns.
Often times, students are refered to the SUNY Fredonia Counseling Center (SFCC) based on written assignments or conversations in which a student shares emotional experiences or traumatic events. Students receiving counseling at the SFCC often say that such services enable them to better cope with the difficulties they face, and to remain in school and maximize their college experience.
As a staff member, you should know that your intervention in assisting students to seek psychological services is significant to a student's career and retention at SUNY Fredonia.
This workshop will help you develop and enhance your skills as a helper. By the end of the program you will be able to identify warning signs, ask questions to students of concern, and know how to make a successful referral to services. This is also an opportunity to ask questions to professional counseling staff and receive guidance on how to handle difficult situations.
For more information or to answer your questions, contact beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
Energize Your Classroom! Activities to Build Community & Communication
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
2pm-4pm
Williams Center S-104
Presented by: "Beez" Schell, Director, PDC
Learning, Teaching, Scholarship & Service Series
This session will introduce participants to a variety of simple activities that get students moving and interacting. Got a large class in a lecture hall? No problem! These activities can be adapted for a class of five or 50 students. Tips for managing classroom behavior and setting classroom rules will be discussed.
For more information or to answer your questions, please contact Beez Schell at beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
"The Nuts and Bolts of Integrating Service Learning into the Classroom"
October 20, 2008
10:30am to noon
English Reading Room/Fenton Hall
Presented by: Dr. Marilyn Fleckenstein, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs – Programs and Policy Professor of Philosophy, Niagara University
Following the 2nd Annual Teaching and Learning Conference with Harry Boyte, several faculty and staff raised questions about how service learning experiences could be implemented into the classroom. Dr. Marilyn Fleckenstein, Niagara University, will discuss the rationale for integration the service experience into the academic course work and reflection and assessment of the experience. She will also provide some concrete examples of its use in various disciplines.
For more information or to answer your questions, contact beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
"They are coming for advising next week! Are you ready?
Practical advice to help ensure that At Fredonia—Advising is Individualized Teaching"
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Williams Center G-141
1pm – 2pm
Presented by: Joanne Martonis and Stephanie Wares from the Academic Advising Center
Whether you are new to advising or a seasoned veteran, advising students about their academic requirements can be confusing and stressful. This workshop will review the basic information needed to work most efficiently with your advisee during this critical one-on-one teaching time. Information about CCC’s, course repeats, prerequisites, etc. will be shared. All advisors are welcome!
For more information or to answer your questions, contact beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
“Designing Your Classroom for ALL Learners: The Basic Concepts of Universal Design for Learning”
November 6, 2008
12:30pm - 1:30pm
WC S-121
Presented by: Adam Hino, Disability Support Services & Beez Schell, Professional Development Center
News Flash! No two students are alike!
Our classrooms are filled with students who have different interests, skills, and talents. The challenge is trying to discover ways to best meet our students’ diverse needs so that they have equal access to learning the material.
This workshop will explore the basic concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) which “is a framework for designing educational environments that enable all learners to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning.” We will discuss practical strategies for lowering the barriers of the curriculum while enriching the learning experiences for all students.
“Microsoft Outlook – Calendar: The Basics”
October 16, 2008
2pm to 3pm
Fenton 2164
Presented by: Lisa Melohusky & Beez Schell, Professional Development Center
The Microsoft Outlook Calendar is the calendar and scheduling component of Outlook, and is integrated with e-mail, contacts, and other features. You can use Outlook to create appointments and events, organize meetings, view group schedules, view another person’s calendar, etc. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the basic features of Outlook and learn how heavy users of Calendar have adapted functions for use in their particular work-related areas. Calendar users, Pam Fabritius, Cheryl Budniewski , Tracy Benkelman, Sue Rosen will be available to share their experiences and offer helpful tips about working with Calendar. Space is limited to 20 participants.
For more information or to answer your questions, contact beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
“Beyond Normal Writing Assignments”
October 6, 2008
11:30am to 1pm
Williams Center S-104
Presented by: Natalie Gerber, Assistant Professor, English; Jim Hurtgen, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Political Science; Eileen Lyon, History; Ginny Horvath, Vice President, Academic Affairs
Learning, Teaching, Scholarship & Service Series
Lunch will be provided
Do you lie awake at night wondering how you can incorporate more meaningful writing assignments into your classes? Or, perhaps you are more concerned with grading that ever-growing mound of essays?
The recently released book, Beyond Normal: Making Your Writing Devilishly Good, is meant to provide students with practical advice on how to become more effective writers. In turn, faculty may be challenged to discover ways in which they can include more and better writing assignments for their students (and, ways to evaluate the writing). This workshop will include background information about the Devilishly Good book and provide faculty with useful strategies to improve students' writing.
Handouts from Workshop - Dr. Gerber assignments
Assignment 1 (Pablo Neruda unit)
Assignment 2 (Haiku unit)
Assignment 3 (Two Texts)
For more information or to answer your questions, please contact Beez Schell at beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
“Culture Shock – Us & Them: Who ARE These First Year Students?”
September 30, 2008
12:30pm – 2pm
Williams S-104
Presented by: Cindy Thorp, Coordinator for First Year Programs
Lunch will be provided
Trying to understand our First Year Students may raise many questions: Who are they? What can they do? What do they need? How can I help?
This interactive program will engage participants in answering many of these questions and, perhaps, raising more questions and issues. Participant will be asked to draw on their own experiences in order to explore the transitional needs of Fredonia First Year students. All Fredonia faculty and non-teaching employees are invited to attend.
For more information or to answer your questions, please contact Beez Schell at beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
“Creating a Winning Portfolio”
Monday, September 15, 2008
2pm – 3pm
Location: Williams Center S104
Panel Discussion: Ann Carden, Communication; Steve Komp, Visual Arts & New Media; Liz Lee, Visual Arts & New Media; Nancy Boynton, Mathematical Sciences; Shannon McRae, English; Jon Titus, Biology; Ginny Horvath, Vice President Academic Affairs
Learning, Teaching, Scholarship & Service Series
Light refreshments will be available
Getting ready for your re-appointment, tenure and/or promotion review and you need advice on putting together an awesome portfolio? This session features a panel of faculty members who are at various stages in their careers and from various academic departments. They will share their personal experiences and demonstrate how they are able to present their academic work in an organized portfolio. New and veteran faculty are invited to attend.
For more information or to answer your questions, please contact Beez Schell at beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
We Wanna Wii: Using Technology to Stay Active
Wednesday, August 12
Noon - 1:30pm
Fenton #105
PDC Health & Fitness Series Workshop
When the snow is piled high or it's raining buckets outside, what can you do to stay active (and, burn a little stress)? The latest technology craze, the Wii, is being used to help people improve their health in a fun and family-friendly manner. PDC Instructional Design Specialist, Lisa Melohusky, will introduce participants to the many games and activities available on the Wii. Participants will be invited to actually ‘get in the game' and experience the variety of movements needed to play the games.
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
Blast From the Past Tie-Dye Hour
Wednesday, July 30th
Noon - 1pm
Outside near the Library main entrance
Bring your cotton clothes (pre-washed with no fabric softener or dryer sheets) and get ready to party like it's 1967! We have the colorful dye, gloves, protective eyewear, etc. Socks, shirts, shorts, etc. - there's nothing we can't dye! We'll also be spinning some psychedelic hits from the 60s and 70s!
Pizza will be served (so, drop me a line if you are coming so that I can order the right amount of pizza).
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/
An Open Forum for Brainstorm'n
Tuesday, July 29th
Noon - 1pm
Japanese Garden Room (Reed Library)
The Professional Development Center (PDC) wants to hear YOUR ideas for possible programming activities that can best meet the professional development needs of Fredonia staff. This informal brown-bag event offers you the chance to meet with other staff members (and the PDC staff) and to help the Center design staff-specific programs for the upcoming year. Beez will facilitate the brainstorming session - and promises that we'll have FUN!
For more information or to answer your questions, please contact Beez Schell at beez.schell@fredonia.edu
An Open Forum for Brainstorm'n with Fredonia Faculty
Time and location TBD
Facilitated by: "Beez" Schell, Director, PDC
The Professional Development Center (PDC) wants to hear YOUR ideas for possible programming activities that can best meet the professional development needs of Fredonia faculty. This informal brown-bag event offers you the chance to meet with other faculty members (and the PDC staff) and to help the Center design faculty-specific programs for the upcoming year.
For more information or to answer your questions, please contact Beez Schell at beez.schell@fredonia.edu
For other upcoming events, check out the PDC website: http://www.fredonia.edu/pdc/