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Section Iv: Classroom Practices For Teaching Improvement

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Actively engaging students in the learning process and providing them with opportunities to work cooperatively improve student learning.

Section V: Pod Values: Reflections From The 1993 Conference

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

The 1993 conference theme, "Unveiling Inherent Values, Invigorating Values Inquiry in Classrooms, Curricula, and Campus Life" was addressed in the three plenary sessions at the conference.

Valuing The Student Voice: Student Observer/Consultant Programs, D. Lynn Sorenson

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

This article discusses student observer/consultant programs which train impartial students who are invited to give feedback to faculty participants on their teaching. These programs are one way to value the student voice in faculty development. An overview and brief analysis of student observer/consultant programs and evaluations by participants are provided.

The Game Of Academic Ethics: The Partnering Of A Board Game, Stephen E. Sugar, Carol A. Willett

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

A developer of classroom games agrees to a challenging assignment: to develop a classroom board game on the topic of academic ethics. This paper describes how, in partnership with a content expert, he successfully developed and piloted the game for adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland, University College. The two developers, cited as game writer and content expert, work through a variety of design, substance and logistical obstacles to ultimately pilot the game, A Question of Academic Ethics.

Teaching Improvement Practices: New Perspectives, W. Alan Wright, M. Carol O'Neil

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

The movement to improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher education has gained increasing importance over the last several years. Policies and programs aimed at enhancing instruction are becoming commonplace as post-secondary institutions strive to provide a high quality educational experience for students. The impact of different teaching improvement practices varies, and decision-makers in universities and colleges need to know where best to place their efforts and resources. The experienced judgement of teaching improvement practitioners can assist others in making these decisions.

Pod Network News, November 1993

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

POD Conference in Rochester

Report on CORE Committee Decisions

Winners of the Bright Idea Awards

1994 POD Conference in Portland

Thanks to Editors of To Improve the Academy

POD Electronic Network

CORE Meeting at AAHE

Newsletter Enclosures about Upcoming Events

Announcements: Conferences, Journals, Employment Opportunity

From the President

POD CORE Committee, 1994-1997 Self-Nomination Form

Call for Papers for the 1994 Edition of To Improve The Academy

POD Network 1994-95 POD Grant Program

Membership Form

"Using The Faculty Reward System To Facilitate Change": Role Of The Faculty Developer, Delivee L. Wright

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

I. Support Readiness on your campus

II. Organize/facilitate the Development of Goals for Your Campus

III. Planning Strategy for your campus

IV. Facilitating Progress

VI. Assessment and Reporting of Progress

VII. Supporting Faculty in the New Processes

How Colleges Evaluate Professors, 1983 V. 1993, Peter Seldin

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Methodology

Results

When Evaluating Overall Performance

When Evaluating Teaching Performance

Pod Network News, August 1993

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

Rochester, Here We Come!

POD Memberships for 1993-1994

Fall CORE Meeting

To Improve the Academy

1994 POD Conference in Portland

CORE Committee Election

1993-94 Teaching Excellence Series

Hesburgh Faculty Development Award

Announcements: Conferences, Congratulations

POD Grant Proposals

From the President

Pod Network News, June 1993

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

1993 POD Conference in Rochester

CORE Meeting in Washington D.C.

Thanks to Ron and Dan

Standing Committees

POD Activities at AAHE

1993 To Improve the Academy

POD Grants

Future POD Conferences

POD Memberships for 1993-1994

Enclosures

POD Mailing List

Announcements

Thoughts from the New POD President

Pod Network News, February 1993

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD Network News

Our New Look!

CORE Committee Elections

Thank you and a tip of the hat to ...

Spring CORE Committee Meeting

POD Conference at Rochester, Mn, October 14-17, 1993

Regional Faculty Development Groups/Consortia

Summer Workshop for Long-Term Faculty Developers

A Few Reflections of An Outgoing Executive Director

Upcoming Professional Opportunities

Among Us

Resources of Interest

Enclosures

To Do List

1993-94 Unopa Executive Board Minutes

UNOPA: Minutes

No abstract provided.

1975-93 Unopa Certificates Of Affiliation

UNOPA: Documents and Publications

No abstract provided.

Call For Proposals, 18th Annual Conference, 1993

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Exploring the Conference Theme

Possible Topics for Conference or Pre-Conference Sessions

Criteria for Selecting Conference Programs

Instructions for Submitting a Proposal

Program Proposal Cover Sheet

Program Session Proposal Form

1993 Bright Idea Award Entry Form

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Teleconference: Progress And Pitfalls: Making A Difference In The Reward System

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Conference Segments

FAX Question Transmission Form

1993 Pod Network Conference Attendees

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

18th Annual Conference Program

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Letter, by Kay Herr and Linda Hilsen, Conference Co-Chairs

POD Executive Directors

1993-94 CORE Committee Members

Acknowledgements

Conference Information and Resources

Conference Overview

Preconference Workshops

Conference Schedule

The Kahler Hotel / Kahler Plaza Hotel Meeting Room Map

18th Annual Conference Advance Program And Registration Materials

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Welcome, by Kay Herr and Linda Hilsen

Exploring the Conference Theme

Preliminary Conference Schedule

About our speakers ...

Preconference Workshops

The Concurrent Sessions: An Array of Valuable and Value-Laden Topics

Materials and Resource Fair

Educational Expeditions

Registration Form

POD Network Institutional Membership List

Workshop For New Developers, Larry K. Quinsland

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Notes and Nuances: Programming for New Faculty

Programming for Teaching Faculty and Staff

Characteristics of New Faculty and Staff

Notes and Nuances: Reflections on Getting Old

Call For Papers For The 1993 Edition Of To Improve The Academy

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Deadline for submission: February 1st, 1993.

POD invites submissions for the 1993 edition of To Improve The Academy.

To Improve The Academy is the journal of the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education which is published annually. It is a collection of essays written by POD's members and supporters. Since its inception in 1982, To Improve The Academy has provided a forum for articles on improving higher education through instructional, faculty, and organizational development.

Prehistoric Chipped Stone Tools Of Nebraska, Thomas P. Myers

University of Nebraska State Museum: Programs Information

Prehistoric Nebraskans used stone, bone, or even wooden tools for most tasks of everyday life that ranged from cutting a tree to making weapons to preparing foods . Bone and wooden tools are seldom found, but debris from the manufacture and maintenance of chipped stone tools is the most cornman evidence of human activity at prehistoric villages and camp sites. Some kinds of stone tools, such as end scrapers and bifacial knives, were perfected more than 10,000 years ago. Others, notably projectile points, were subject to continual refinements as revealed by changes in shape and size.

To understand the evidence …

Editorial Matter 1993

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Ordering Information

Permission to Copy

Instructions to Contributors for the 1994 Volume

Foreword

Mission Statement

Membership

Conference and Programs

Contents

List of Contributors

About POD

The "Bob Pierleoni Spirit Of Pod Award"

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

In 1990, a great many POD Network members were saddened by the news that a colleague, friend, and long-time POD member, Robert Pierleoni, (Bob to most of us) had suffered a fatal heart attack. While Bob had served on the CORE Committee two terms, and had been Co-chair of the Delavan, Wisconsin, conference at Lake Lawn Lodge in 1985, and had been a loyal member from early years, the loss of his presence in POD was one felt keenly as a result of something that many of his friends referred to as his "spirit" of being a "POD'er". He was …

The Spirit Of Pod: A Network For Development, Marilla D. Svinicki

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

The Concept of Network

A Dedication to Development

The Spirit of POD: The Next Twenty Years

The New Faculty Developer And The Challenge Of Change, Mary Ann Bowman

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

This article describes strategies to help novice faculty developers successfully adjust to their new profession and be effective in what they do. These approaches suggest that new developers may be better informed than they think they are, but will need to be prepared to make choices about what they do; deal with the challenge of limited resources; anticipate the unexpected; and recognize that their office may be perceived by faculty members as a safe place. Differences between the roles of faculty member and faculty developer are indicated. Additional suggested strategies include using publications, making the faculty development office visible, keeping …

Developing Faculty Multicultural Awareness: An Examination Of Life Roles And Their Cultural Components, Joanne E. Cooper, Virgie Chattergy

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

This article describes the use of narrative to develop multicultural awareness. Faculty were asked to examine their own "internal multiculturalism ": how their various roles and statuses reflect differing and sometimes conflicting cultural imperatives. Findings explore points of connection and conflict experienced by faculty within the university culture and foster the negotiation and understanding of various cultures in all member of the academy.

Integrating Part-Time Faculty Into The Academic Community, George Drops

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

This article presents seven ideas on how to integrate part-time faculty into the academic community and help them deal with their feelings of isolation and loneliness. The key role of faculty development program directors is identified as well as specific strategies for working with part-time faculty. These ideas are based upon the author's experience as both a part-time and full-time faculty member, as well as a director of faculty development programs, and upon several surveys conducted among part-time faculty.

Enhancing Gta Training In Academic Departments: Some Self-Assessment Guidelines, James Eison, Marsha Vanderford

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Faculty developers can assist supervisors of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) and department chairpersons in examining the quality and comprehensiveness of their GTA training program. Five general guidelines and a series of 30 specific self-assessment questions are described to assist in this process. In addition, the use of these self-study procedures by a Department of Communication at a large urban university is illustrated.

Faculty Development's Role In Promoting An Inclusive Community: Addressing Sexual Orientation, Ann S. Ferren, William W. Geller

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Faculty development programs have been at the forefront for the last decade in confronting new issues related to teaching and learning. These collective efforts have encouraged faculty to engage more directly and more deeply with students and ideas. Central to each of these efforts has been self-reflection and thoughtful analysis of the issues. Sexual orientation has not been a significant part of that personal study or dialogue. For those of us committed to strengthening our academic communities, recognizing this exclusion of the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community demands that we work to reduce the barriers. This will mean a renewed …