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Welcome back for Spring 2012


The 2011-2012 Academic year continues to challenge us all, and so far none of the issues mentioned in the fall have been taken off of the list!

I continue to be at the LTEC on Fridays from 10a.m. - 5 p.m. (approximately) with my wonderful student assistant Erin Farrell, but thanks to the hard work of Gerald Ratliff and Margaret Madden another course release will also allow me to be there Tuesday afternoons (approximately 1 - 4:30 p.m.).  Even when I am not at the LTEC feel free to call (Math, 2063)  or e-mail (millercc) me with questions or to suggest event topics.

The LTEC still has funds available for Facul-TE Awards, so please look at the guidelines to see if you qualify for funding.  Be sure to get your application (electronically) to me at least two week before the activity or travel so that the Facul-TE Committee has time to consider it and determine if you will be awarded.

There is already a long list of events scheduled and others still being added to the calendar. As you have come to expect, details about all of our coming events will arrive in my weekly e-mails and I hope to see you at the LTEC.

-Cheryl Chute Miller

Funding Opportunities from the LTEC

Unfortunately the budget will again prevent us from choosing and funding an LTEC Faculty Fellow, but hopefully this program will return as the economy continues to recover.

Facul-TE Awards

The Learning and Teaching Excellence Center has funds available to support small teaching excellence projects designed by faculty. The project should be conducive to the improvement of teaching and active learning strategies in the classroom and college environment.

Facul-TE Awards cannot be used to purchase computer equipment or software, and must conform to the purchasing policies of the college. The funds can be used for travel to workshops or conferences if they directly relate to the applicant's teaching. This must be clearly explained in the application.

Since funds are limited, a maximum of $400 can be awarded for a project.  Applications are accepted throughout the semester.  This round of funding is for projects/activities that will be completed by May 15, 2012, with priority to faculty that have not been awarded in the previous year. Unfortunately the LTEC does not have the ability to fund activities that occur in the summer at this time.

For more details and to find the online coversheet required with the proposal go to the Facul-TE Funding page.  Proposals must be submitted both electronically and in hard copy.

LTEC Hours

The LTEC will be staffed on Tuesday afternoons (1 - 4:30pm) and Fridays (10am - 5pm) during the spring semester.  Some events may occur on other days, at the convenience of the presenter, so be sure to watch the LTEC Calendar!

LTEC Student Assistant

Erin Farrell, will again be my assistant at the LTEC. Her hard work was invaluable with reduced hours I could commit to the LTEC during the fall, and I look forward to working with her again.

Coming Events

There are still many events being scheduled so be sure to check the LTEC calendar, and watch your e-mail throughout the semester. Let me know if you have other ideas for events.


February 3, 2012
12(noon) - 1 p.m.
IRB Approval of Classroom Projects (LTEC Classroom)
February 10, 2012
12(noon) - 1 p.m.
Wading Through the IRB Forms (LTEC Classroom)

February 10, 2012
12(noon) - 1 p.m.
New Faculty Seminar - Reappointment and Promotion (LTEC)

February 17, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Breaking it down and Building it Up: Scaffolding for Student Success (LTEC Classroom)

February 21, 2012
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Ethics and Undergraduate Research: A Faculty Panel Discussion (Kellas 104)

February 23, 2012
Time TBA
Addressing the Achievement Gap

February 24, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Vision of Interdisciplinary (LTEC Classroom)

March 2, 2012
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Assisting Students with Asberger Syndrome (LTEC Classroom)

March 23, 2012
12(noon) - 1:00 p.m.		 Smooth Sailing through the IRB Process

March 30, 2012
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Integrated Course Design for Significant Learning Experiences (LTEC Classroom)

April 20, 2012
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Creating Interdisciplinary Campus Cultures: A Model for Strength and Sustainability (LTEC Classroom)

April 27, 2012
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Learning Communities (LTEC)