Difference between revisions of "Wilfrid Laurier University COED 2008 Update"
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- very effective term start-up: record number of TAs attending orientation | - very effective term start-up: record number of TAs attending orientation | ||
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- new leadership at senior level: VP:A & Provost (at interview stage) | - new leadership at senior level: VP:A & Provost (at interview stage) | ||
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- new position established (search still underway): Associate VP:Academic Affairs | - new position established (search still underway): Associate VP:Academic Affairs | ||
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- LMS review underway (committee chaired by Sandy Hughes) | - LMS review underway (committee chaired by Sandy Hughes) | ||
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- linking our student information system into our LMS | - linking our student information system into our LMS | ||
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- faculty would like an orientation for new part-time faculty teaching in winter term | - faculty would like an orientation for new part-time faculty teaching in winter term |
Revision as of 23:47, 13 November 2008
Successes
- very effective term start-up: record number of TAs attending orientation
- new approach for New Faculty Orientation was very successful
- keynote speaker at Annual Teaching Day: Dr. John Bean re. Writing Across the Disciplines (excellent speaker)
- increased interest in faculty pursuing teaching excellence awards; focus on teaching
- increased interest in UDLEs and seeking support from TSS
- increased interest in developing online courses and using technology in teaching
- retired faculty member volunteered to provide 'ESL' training to faculty who require assistance with English for teaching
Upcoming Challenges/Events
- new leadership at senior level: VP:A & Provost (at interview stage)
- new position established (search still underway): Associate VP:Academic Affairs
- LMS review underway (committee chaired by Sandy Hughes)
- linking our student information system into our LMS
- faculty would like an orientation for new part-time faculty teaching in winter term