Wilfrid Laurier University COED 2008 Update

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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

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