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Section V: Enhancing Teaching-Learning And Classroom Climate

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Since the beginnings of faculty development in the early 1960's, professionals in the field have been asked to perform dozens of functions, but one has remained central: helping faculty improve teaching and learning. If there is a single raison d'etre for faculty developers, this is it. Approaching their task with extraordinary energy and dedication, faculty developers have become true pioneers and innovators in the area of teaching-learning. Indeed, they have become some of the most assiduous students of the craft of teaching. And what they learn they generously share. Over the years faculty development professionals have made invaluable contributions to …

Finding The Right Match: Staffing Faculty Development Centers, G. Roger Sell, Nancy V. Chism

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

The National Context

Three Common Staffing Options: Advantages and Disadvantages

Finding an Effective Faculty Developer

Staffing Faculty Development Centers: Planning for the Future

Conclusions

References

Appendix A: Candidate Application Rating Form

Appendix B: Telephone Questions Asked of Candidate's References

Appendix C: Sample Candidate Task

The Professor As Active Learner: Lessons From The New Jersey Master Faculty Program, Myrna J. Smith, Mark Lacelle-Peterson

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Program Objectives and Components

Breaking Down the Walls Around Teaching

From State Mandate to Grass Roots: Program Evolution in New Jersey

Successful Campus Programs

The Crucial Campus Coordinator

Administrative Support

Campus Culture

Fruits of a Successful Program: Transformed Teaching

Conclusion

References

Selected Characteristics Of New Faculty: Implications For Faculty Development, Christine A. Stanley, Nancy V. Chism

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Method and Sample Characteristics

Findings

Background Information Characteristics

Expectations and Concerns

Discussion and Implications for Faculty Development

References

The Feminization Of Academia, Deborah Du Nann Winter

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Faculty Development as a Feminist Activity

The Marginalization of Faculty Development

The Feminization of Academia

Faculty Development as a Feminist Agenda

References

Recognition From Parents: A Variation On Traditional Teaching Awards, Delivee L. Wright

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

Background

Identification of Need

Description of the Award

Benefits of the Award

Lessons Learned

Unresolved Issues

Conclusion

References

Managing Diversity Through Faculty Development, Marie A. Wunsch, Virgie Chattergy

To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development

The Changing Demographic Landscape

The Traditional Role of Educational Institutions

The Role of Faculty Development Programs on a Multicultural Campus

One Institution's Response: The University of Hawaii

Conclusion

References

Day Schedule

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Pod Network News, November 1990, Delivee L. Wright

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

CONFERENCE REFLECTIONS

CORE COMMITTEE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

POD EXECUTIVE OFFICE- A CALL FOR PROPOSALS

CORE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS

1991 CONFERENCE

TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMY

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

THE HANDBOOK FOR NEW PRACTITIONERS

THE MUSE

POD HISTORY

THE BRIGHT IDEA AWARD

TO DO LIST

CORE COMMITTEE SELF-NOMINATIONS

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE 1991 EDITION OF TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMY

Pod Network News, August 20, 1990, Delivee L. Wright

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

Conference Highlights

Membership Year

Membership List

Bright Ideas Update

Handbook for New Practitioners

To Improve the Academy

New Directions Series

Request

POD Executive Director Position

Teaching Excellence

Items for Newsletter

Core Omission

Book Review Opportunities

Writing Opportunity

Meetings of Interest

Checklist: Things to do

Book project by David Way

Pod Network News, April/May 1990, Delivee L. Wright

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

1990 POD Conference

Changes in the CORE Committee

"Donahue Show" comes to POD

Executive Directors

AAHE/Reception/POD Sampler

Membership Update

Membership Directory and Bright Ideas

POD History

Summer POD Think-Tank Seminar on Teaching Excellence

Teaching Excellence

Reminders

Job Opportunities

Meetings of Interest

Checklist: Things To Do

Call for a Proposal

Teaching At Unl, Volume 11, Number 4

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

From Regard to Reward: Improving Teaching at a Research-Oriented University, by Robert (Bud) Narveson

Resource Books on Renewing and Evaluating Teaching

1989-90 FIPSE Project Directors

1990-91 Unopa General Meeting Minutes

UNOPA: Minutes

No abstract provided.

1990-91 Unopa Executive Board Minutes

UNOPA: Minutes

No abstract provided.

News, 1990, Delivee L. Wright

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

Membership Renewals

Bright Ideas Booklet and 1990-91 Membership Directory

Member Dialogue/Letters

A Sad Note

Positions Open

Items of Interest

Notice

An Informational Brochure About Instructional, Faculty, Organizational Development

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Why Consider a Program?

Common Program Activities

Alternative Program Structures

The POD Network in Higher Education

Guidelines For The 1990 Conference Presenters

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

When POD members are asked to describe really good POD concurrent sessions, words such as "interactive," "innovative," "collegial," and "participatory" spring to the lips. In order to have sessions reflect those qualities which POD members value and also to promote some consistency among such diverse and creative presentations, the POD Program Committee asks session presenters to keep in mind the following guidelines.

Conference Information, Tahoe City, California, 1990

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Conference Information

Pre-Conference Workshops

POD Conference Registration Form

Lodging and Transportation Reservation Form

Join The Pod Network

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

What Is the POD Network?

Why Should You Join POD?

How Can POD Help You Achieve Your Personal and Professional Goals?

Why Have Others Joined POD?

1989-90 Core Committee

POD Network Application for Membership

POD Network in Higher Education Publications Order Form

An Informational Brochure About Instructional / Faculty / Organizational Development

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Why Consider a Program?

Common Program Activities

Alternative Program Structures

The POD Network in Higher Education

Bright Idea Award Form

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Call For Proposals

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

POD has a 15-year history of supporting faculty, staff, and administrators committed to strengthening the quality of teaching and academic life. Our conference theme this year invites us to examine our profession, reflect on our practice, and renew ourselves as we enter a decade of promise and challenge in higher education.

Call for Proposals

Proposal Guidelines

1990 POD Concurrent National Conference Session Proposal Form

Directory Of Participants

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Conference Flyer: Developing Our Profession And Ourselves As Professionals

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

"Donahue Show" Comes To Pod

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

Pod Mystery Game

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Rules

Ode to POD Mystery Game

Round II

Registration Information And Preliminary Conference Schedule

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Welcome to the 15th Annual POD Conference!

Granlibakken Conference Site: Essentials

Reserve Ground Transportation to and from Reno Airport - Form Enclosed

United Airlines Discounts

Pre-Conference Workshops

Get Involved: Publicize Your Program!

Registration and Early Arrivals

Cancellation Policy

Lake Shore Excursion

Bibliography and Guide to Lake Tahoe Area, by Lion Gardiner and Sandy Tomlinson

Pre-Conference Workshop #1

1990 Preliminary POD Conference Schedule

Welcome to Granlibakken

Directory Of Resource Fair Exhibitors

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

15th Annual Conference Program

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Table of Contents

Greetings, by Joanne Gainen Kurfiss (Conference Coordinator), Marilyn Leach (Program Chair), Wini Anderson (Registration Chair)

Conference Theme

Conference Information and Resources

Acknowledgements

POD Executive Directors: Fifteen Years of Service

Theme Index to Conference Sessions

Schedule

Conference-at-a-Glance

Session Presenters

Map of Meeting Rooms

1990 Pod Network National Conference Photos

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

Photographs with comments.