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Going Deeper Into Profound Learning Through Intellectual Humility, Deep-Surface Learning, And Bildung, Michael Kroth, Laila Cornwall, George Watson

Adult Education Research Conference

Profound learning (PL) has recently been introduced as a possible approach and process for lifelong learning. Here, we look through the lens of Bildung, deep-surface learning, and intellectual humility to elaborate this developing construct.

Building A Community Of Practice: Strategies Developed By Librarians In The Sparc Opened Leadership Program, Amanda Larson, Abbey Elder, Elaine Thornton, Grace Atkins, Talea Anderson

OER From Vision to Action

Do you want to know how other universities develop their OER initiatives? This panel of five librarians will discuss their participation in the SPARC Open Education Leadership Program, a two-semester professional development experience aimed at building expertise and capacity to advance open education in academic libraries, and how it helped shape the development of OER initiatives at their institutions. Over two semesters, the program blends online, peer-to-peer, and project-based learning opportunities to develop participants into subject matter experts with the practical know-how to advance open education initiatives on their campuses.

The panelists will discuss how their participation in the SPARC …

State And Legislative Oer Panel, Margaret Brown-Sica, Lily Todorinova

OER From Vision to Action

Discussion of Colorado and National OER Legislation

Many state governments are supporting or considering supporting OER though related legislation, funding or other significant action. These actions, if executed well, have the power to substantially increase use and production of OER in the given state. Some examples of state supported initiatives are Open Oregon and BCcampus. States have many options for action such as providing funding, creating centralized programs, and requiring certain actions on the part of public institutions such as identifying courses as using OER or having a plan related to OER or the cost of course materials. This …

Oer Incentive Programs: Reflection And Learning As You Go To Establish Approaches And Tactics For Campus Success, Elaine Thornton, Stephanie Pierce

OER From Vision to Action

The University of Arkansas Libraries along with campus partner, Global Campus, initiated their OER Incentive Program in the 2017 spring semester. The program provides faculty with structured financial awards to create, adapt, or adopt open education textbooks and other learning resources, publish these resources with open licenses, and use them in University of Arkansas courses in lieu of traditional textbooks. This presentation will provide an overview of the inception of the program, its structure, and management, as well as lessons learned by the OER team through reflection processes. Changes that have been implemented post-reflection will also be discussed. Audience members …

Student Initiated Partnership For Oer Adoption At Mines, Sarena Nguyen, Ye Li, Torin Johnson

OER From Vision to Action

On the Colorado School of Mines (Mines) campus, there is a profusion of various learning materials from departments all across campus that incorporate some forms of open educational resources. However, many students and faculty are not aware of the benefits these resources can bring to the learning environment, which has drastically stalled the adoption and creation of OERs in our community. A group of students, librarians, and faculty have started to identify and address the consequences of this issue. First, we implemented a survey to investigate undergraduate students’ opinion on textbook costs and the impact on their learning. The survey …

“Open Education Resources: There’S Something In It For You.” Unearthing The Hidden Value Of Oer To A Mid-Size Academic Community, Stan Trembach

OER From Vision to Action

As higher education in the United States has undergone radical transformation in recent decades, open education resources (OER) are becoming more and more vital for supporting core institutional missions of enriching student college experiences through research, teaching and learning. While academic libraries subscribe to the idea of making education more affordable despite the constraints of the current financial climate, they often face the challenge to devise innovative and concrete programming to promote the use of OER among members of their campus communities.

This lightning talk will highlight the efforts of Subject Librarians at James A. Michener Library, University of Northern …

Mentoring Through Education Diplomacy, Georgianna Duarte Dr.

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

The presenters and participants will explore the conceptual framework of education diplomacy as a model for mentoring faculty in areas of inquiry, negotiation, humor, and mediation.

Application Of Virtual And Augmented Reality To The Field Of Adult Education, Jihye Oh, Soo Jeoung Han, Doo Hun Lim, Chang Sung Jang, In Tak Kwon

Adult Education Research Conference

This research reviews the extant literature and web resources on Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to provide new insights and future direction of adult learning. Based on the review, we discuss implications for research and practice on the use of VR and AR in the field of Adult Education.

Time Management For Department Chairs, Christian K. Hansen

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Most department chairs face the challenge of getting important tasks completed under time constraints in an environment of frequent interruptions. Department leaders are often bombarded with demands from students, faculty and administrators and spend an excessive number of hours each day managing tasks that are often associated with tight deadlines. The nature of the chair position is likely to result in stress, burn out, and other unhealthy situations. This workshop presents strategies and proven practices for taking control of the available time and getting the job done while managing stress and giving priority to leading a healthy and enriching personal …

Cutting-Edge Policies And Services For Addressing Campus Sexual Violence, Merle Weiner

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

The #MeToo movement and the Trump administration’s changes to Title IX guidance have raised new issues, questions, and demands regarding how colleges and universities should be addressing sexual and gender-based violence on their campuses. Within this milieu, it is worth considering some of the new policies and services that can improve a campus’s response to sexual and gender-based violence. In particular, this session will explore emerging best practices, including alternatives to universal mandatory reporting as well as programs that provide legal services to student survivors. Time permitting, this session will also touch upon such hot topics as the burden of …

Integrating Applied Learning And Community Outreach Into Online Education, Katherine Adler, Mary-Katherine Smith

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

For online schools and programs fulfilling service requirements can be challenging. To address this issue, an online program can utilize an integrated outreach program with local stakeholders. This session explores how to link applied learning and community outreach to allow students to impact the local community while experiencing applied learning and increasing the presence of the online program in communities.

Institutionalizing Effective Grant Funded Programs: A Success Story, Madhura Kulkarni, Bethany V. Bowling, Maureen Doyle, Diana Mcgill

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

As budgets tighten, universities are increasingly struggling with questions of how to institutionalize and sustain successful grant-funded programs. Creative approaches to leveraging existing infrastructure and resources can make it possible. Here, we present our experiences and approaches that could benefit those seeking to institutionalize effective pilot or grant-funded programs.

When Faculty Downsizing And Student Success Collide, Yasenka Peterson, Jessica Nelson, Marcee Everly, Kathyrn Berlin, Peggy Weber

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

This session will discuss increasing challenges chairpersons and associate deans’ experience when faced with decreasing or limited faculty resources and how this ultimately impacts student success. Opportunities and best practices related to working together as a cohesive leadership team, increasing on time graduation rates and course scheduling will also discussed.

Evolution Of Department Chairs – Analysis Of Academic Chairperson’S Conference Proceedings, David Line Dr, Stephen F. Pyle

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

The Academic Chairperson’s Conference has been provided guidance to chairs for 34 years. Coding of titles and descriptions of presentations given at the first 34 ACCs provides trends in topics which are of interest to chairs. This session explores continual themes, cyclical topics, resolved issues, and emerging trends.

Using Competency Mapping To Improve Online Education, Katherine Adler, Sue Mcdaniel, David A. Line

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

The growth of online education has coincided with the resurgence in Competency Based Education (CBE). This trend has introduced new opportunities to assess student progress and program outcomes. This interactive session explores ways of getting the most out of CBE in the online world.

Adjunct Faculty Training, Monitoring And Evaluation At The Department Level, John Griffith

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Improve the learning experience for students by improving performance of adjunct faculty. Learn the strategies and tools used by an award winning university to support adjunct faculty by:

- Effective selection and faculty development

- Departmental support at the course level

- Providing effective mentoring and feedback

From Surviving To Thriving: Top Tips For Newer Chairs, Ethan Krase, Gian Pagnucci

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

This session shares concrete strategies for helping department chairs navigate common problems more effectively and efficiently. With attention to managing email, handling complaints, constructing schedules, building relationships, and working with upper administration, the presenters offer practical tips to help newer chairs succeed.

Developing And Sustaining Positive Relationships Through Stakeholder Engagement, Christopher Jochum, Paul Adams, Shawn Henderson

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Developing and sustaining positive working relationships with stakeholders is an increasingly important component of departmental leadership. Participants in this session will learn how a teacher education department successfully engages stakeholders to promote student success, encourage fund raising initiatives and support the university and departmental culture.

Breaking Through The Sexed Glass Ceiling: Women In Academic Leadership Positions, Sheila Smith Mckoy, Dawn Michelle Banauch, Keisha Love, Susan Kirkpatrick Smith

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

In 2009, Patterson, Kirschke, Seaton and Hossfeld revisited the ongoing conversation about gender inequity and inequality in higher education. Their work entitled Challenges for Women Department Chairs (New Prairie Press, 2009) focused on the numerous gaps – salary, promotion, discrimination, harassment -- that define women’s experiences in academic leadership. The emerging trends in academia still suggest that the work that they started in 2009 continues to be a vital concern for women in academic leadership positions. Very little research exists in relation to the intersectional conversations that need to occur when these gendered gaps are coupled with other aspects of …

Informed Leadership Through Assessment Workshops, Frederick Burrack, Chris Urban

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

The first half of this workshop is focused on the responsibility of academic leaders to develop a culture of assessment. Participants will leave this workshop with strategies to guide faculty in defining learning outcomes, aligning course and program learning expectations, designing meaningful assessments, and using assessment data to inform program decisions.

The second half of this workshop will demonstrate advanced assessment processes that empower faculty through automated data collection, interactive visualization, and enriched analysis. Program leaders will learn how to use advanced assessment processes to exceed institutional and accreditation expectations, and reimagine strategic goals.

New Chair Alliance, Katherine Frank, Daniel Wheeler

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

The New Chair Alliance is the conference’s special programming for newly appointed chairpersons. Those who will soon transition into a chair position or who have been a chair for two years or less will find this workshop particularly valuable. Topics covered include transitioning to new roles and responsibilities, annual planning, everyday management, strategic planning for the future, personal development, and finding satisfaction in being a chair and making a difference. Participants will gain practical tips and tools to improve effectiveness, become familiar with essential resources, learn how to identify an administrative mentor, as well as connect and network with others …

Succeeding With Problem Faculty: A 6-Step Guide, Kent Crookston

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Dr. Crookston’s research in academic leadership includes a national survey in which 3,000 department chairs and deans identified “dealing with problem faculty” as their stand-alone top concern. Problem colleagues in any organization include bullies, jerks, passive-aggressives, poor performers and those who are emotionally distressed. Drawing from best-selling business and leadership literature, Dr. Crookston identifies six steps for effectively dealing with a challenging colleague. Participants leave this workshop with sound practical guidance on how to act when things go wrong, but more importantly how to ensure that things go right.

The Academic Leader's Balancing Act: Managing Time, Stress, And Transitions, Dr. Walter H. Gmelch

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Dr. Gmelch will explore the many tradeoffs in academic leadership, personal vs. professional and academic vs. administrative. Attendees will focus on distinguishing between high-payoffs (HIPOS) and low-payoffs (LOPOS) to increase focus and effectiveness, and learn to operate their ‘management molecule.’ Common stressers and how to cope with them will be covered while attendees explore effective strategies for departmental decision-making.

The 4 Quadrants Of Administrative Effectiveness, Rob Jenkins

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Mr. Jenkins will introduce attendees to a new paradigm for thinking about administrative effectiveness, charting tasks and problems on the axes of responsibility and control – what you responsible for, and how much control you have over it. The best administrators push themselves into the “high responsibility-low control quadrant. This workshop will also include practice using a unique assessment tool that allows administrators to chart themselves using this system, and see in which quadrant they typically inhabit.

An Introvert's Guide To Academic Leadership, Jeff Buller

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Higher education contains a high percentage of people who are more introverted than extroverted. They find social gatherings and other large meetings to be emotionally draining. Many academic leaders actually hate making phone calls, prefer to eat meals alone, and need a great deal of “alone time” in order to recharge. This workshop explores two strategies that introverts can use for increasing their effectiveness as academic leaders: taking advantage of their strengths and compensating for their challenges. It also considers ways in which introverts may sometimes be even more effective leaders than extroverts.

Administering High Impact, Faculty-Led, International Travel Courses, Christopher Hirschler Phd, Kira Espiritu Phd

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Chairs can play an important role in the creation and sustainability of high impact, faculty-led, international travel courses. Engaging faculty is critical to the success of campus internationalization initiatives. This session presents best practices for utilizing faculty-directed programming as a means of campus internationalization.

Get Them To Click It! Increasing Online Survey Response Rate, Ryan Chung

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

In this interactive presentation, the presenter will be addressing challenges in administering online surveys and offering 20 strategies that may help attendees improve online survey response rates. At the end of this session, attendees should be able to identify several strategies to utilize in their own online survey data collection.

Strategies For Writing A Self-Study And Conducting A Site Review, Margaret A. Thomas-Evans Phd, Carrie E. Longley Mfa, Mengie M. Parker Phd

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

This presentation will include a discussion of the principle components of a department self-study and provide examples from two departments (English and Fine and Performing Arts). The specific self-study structure we developed is especially beneficial for small university campuses that may need to justify programs or budgetary expenditures.

Interpreting Audit Data In Program Assessment, Jacqueline Kress

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

Academic programs are multidimensional and operate in a distributed decision-making environment. Assessment that focuses solely on student learning outcomes may overlook context factors contributing to or detracting from program success. This session introduces program audits and guides participants’ practice interpreting sample audit data and relating them to program outcomes.

Chairing Change: What You Should Know About University Consolidations, Laura Palmer

Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings

University consolidations present department chairs with unique challenges. This session will examine, from a department chair perspective, key points to consider and posit best practices to help ensure a smooth transition. With examples from a recent consolidation, this presentation will help chairs frame their role during this critical time.