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Everyone A Learner, Everyone A Teacher: Report From The Transition To University Task Force, Rita Kean

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administration: Papers, Publications, and Presentations

I. Transition to University Task Force: Purpose and Mission

The Transition to University Task Force was appointed in May 2003 by Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Richard Edwards to review and assess the effectiveness of first-year undergraduate orientation programs and courses. This review was to result in a proposed framework or plan for coordinating and supporting these separate programs.

As a foundation for its deliberations the Task Force was instructed to review several recent reports that address the present and future state of the university. These included: A 2020 Vision, the First Year Learning Task Force Report (1999), the …

Wsu Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Minutes, November 20-21, 2003

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on November 20-21, 2003.

Undergraduate Curriculum And Academic Policy Committee Minutes, November 18, 2003

Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee meeting held on November 18, 2003.

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, November 17, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, November 17, 2003.

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, October 20, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, October 20, 2003.

Wsu Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Minutes, October 2-3, 2003

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on October 2-3, 2003.

2003 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Fall, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes for the fall of 2003.

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, September 29, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, September 29, 2003.

Undergraduate Curriculum And Academic Policy Minutes, September 23, 2003 And 2003-2004 Committee Member List

Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Minutes

Committee member list from 2003-2004 and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee meeting held on September 23, 2003.

Instructional Leadership: New Responsibilities For A New Reality, Clara Fowler, Scott Walter

Staff Publications - University Libraries

Applies the concept of "instructional leadership" to the academic library context to articulate a new approach to thinking about the role of the "instruction coordinator" in libraries focusing more and more on their contributions to campus-wide initiatives in undergraduate education.

Wsu Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Minutes, June 12- 13, 2003

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on June 12-13, 2003.

Faculty Senate Emergency Meeting Minutes, June 9, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Emergency Meeting held on, June 9, 2003.

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, June 2, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, June 2, 2003.

Undergraduate Curriculum And Academic Policy Committee Minutes, May 19, 2003

Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee meeting held on May 19, 2003.

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, May 5, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, May 5, 2003.

Undergraduate Curriculum And Academic Policy Committee Minutes, April 21, 2003

Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee meeting held on April 21, 2003.

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, April 7, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, April 7, 2003.

Wsu Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Minutes, April 3-4, 2003

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on April 3-4, 2003.

2002-03 Annual Report, Imsa Works For Illinois, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Annual Reports

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy develops scientific and technical leaders who will improve economic and societal conditions facing Illinois and the world. It is for this reason that IMSA's models of teaching and learning foster the development of Illinois students as bold inquirers, ethical leaders and responsible stewards who must lead in the midst of rapidly changing conditions. So, too, the Academy's leadership was put to the test when the State's sagging economy led to unprecedented FY03 budget cuts and staff reductions. These circumstances prompted the men and women of IMSA to model the traits they strive to instill …

2003 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes And Supplementary Materials, Spring, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes and Supplementary Materials for the Spring of 2003.

Intelluctual Engagement And Achievement At Unl: Report From The Blue Sky Committee

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Administration: Papers, Publications, and Presentations

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY......................................5.

INTRODUCTION AND GUIDING FRAMEWORK ...................................6

A VISION FOR UNL .................................................................7

THE DATA SETS .........................................................8

THE UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE.................................10

WHAT WE LEARNED .......................................10

Quantitative measures................................................10

Overall student satisfaction............................................10

Academic and social support .................................................11

Academic challenge ...........................................................11

WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS?..................................................12

Increased focus on academics during orientation ..................................12

A reexamination of course offerings.......................................................13

Development of graduate teaching assistant skills .................................13

Expanded involvement of undergraduates in research and other activities........................................13

COMMENTS ON THE UNDERGRADUATE DATA ..........................................14

Undergraduate Curriculum And Academic Policy Committee Minutes, March 17, 2003

Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee meeting held on March 17, 2003.

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, March 3, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, March 3, 2003.

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative: Teacher, Student, And School Perspectives, Mid-Year Evaluation Report, David L. Silvernail Phd, Walter J. Harris Phd, Dawn M.M. Lane, Janet C. Fairman Phd, Paula B. Gravelle, Lori Smith, Katherine I. Sargent, Walter Mcintire

Education Technology

This report presents some early evaluation evidence on the effectiveness and impact of the implementation of the Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI). The goal of the Year One evaluation, which is being conducted by the Maine Education Policy Research Institute (MEPRI), is to provide policymakers and practitioners with information that will assist them in determining whether or not, and to what degree, the vision and goals of the MLTI are being achieved. The Year One design is focusing primarily on the students who entered seventh grade in September 2002, and their teachers and schools.

The MEPRI evaluation team has focused …

Undergraduate Curriculum And Academic Policy Committee Minutes, February 10 And 24, 2003

Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee meetings held on February 10 and 24, 2003.

Wsu Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Minutes, February 6-7, 2003

Board of Trustees Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Board of Trustees Meeting held on February 6-7, 2003.

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, February 3, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, February 3, 2003.

Undergraduate Curriculum And Academic Policy Committee Minutes, January 13 And 22, 2003

Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee meetings held on January 13 and 22, 2003.

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda And Minutes, January 6, 2003

Faculty Senate Minutes and Agendas

Agenda and minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Meeting held on, January 6, 2003.

A Preferred Vision For Administering Elementary Schools : A Reflective Essay, Kaylen D. Dreyer

Graduate Research Papers

Today's successful administrators fill many important roles that demonstrate educational leadership. First, administrators are goal oriented. They are visionaries with a set path for themselves and others around them. Administrators are also life-long learners. They believe in continual learning for themselves and others. At last, administrators need to be caring, collaborative, and supportive as leaders and decision makers. They need to be true advocates for the children within their buildings.