The Dean for Faculty Development (DFD) Digest is a monthly round-up of events & resources from the DFD with frequent contributions from friendly folks across campus.
Summer 2021
- Local Things to Do this Summer
- Join Wooster Writes (Summer 2021 Writing Group for Faculty & Staff)
- Resources for Fall 2021: Tech, Calendars, Syllabus Statements, Trainings
- Pedagogical Practices from 2020-2021 You Plan to Continue
- New online Course Evaluations System: EvaluationKIT
- Summer NCFDD events
April 2021
- Faculty Accomplishments
- Wooster Website Summer Refresh
- Tech Training Resources for Faculty (and your Students)
- NCFDD podcasts & webinar and ILiADS Digital Scholarship CFP
- On-campus events & resources
March 2021
- Faculty Accomplishments
- Midterm course evaluation templates
- Where to reach out to if you are concerned about a student
- Trainings on making Sway newsletters & using Forms (& Infobase “at your own pace” training info)
- IS Formatting Help for Seniors
- and details on upcoming Faculty Research Gatherings, NCFDD podcasts & webinars, and opportunities to connect with faculty at other Ohio liberal arts colleges
February 2021
- Faculty Accomplishments
- Teaching Resources from Spring Course Prep Sessions
- Supporting Students (Recognizing Students Who Help Other Students, Info on YOU@WOO, Career Planning, Pathways, and Academic Policy Updates)
- Technology@Wooster Updates
- On-Campus, Ohio 5 & NCFDD Spring Events
January 2021
- Resources for Educators for 2021
- MLK Day Justice Dialogues
- Faculty Research Gatherings & Other Events
- Off-Campus Opportunities
Spring 2021 Course Prep Edition
- Lessons from Fall 2020
- building in structure and predictability into your class & explaining your “why”
- prioritizing inclusive representation & accessibility
- improving group projects, breakout groups, student check-ins
- amping up office hours and small-group meetings
- Sample Syllabus Statements Template
- Educational Technology Support: Moodle, MS Teams for Classes, Consultations
Dec 2020
- Celebrating our collective successes
- Advice from colleagues on how to think constructively about student course evaluations
- Why you should work with a Course Design Assistant (CDA) over Winter Break
- And ideas for returning to your own research after a grueling few months
Nov 2020 “Virtual Care Package” Edition
- Moments of Joy & Gratitude, Fall 2020 (Photobook)
- Caring for Yourself During Times of Uncertainty
- Organizing (Events) for the Road Ahead
- Teaching after the Election
- Lightening the Load for I.S. Students (and their Advisors): Pre-formatted I.S. Templates
- Pre- & Post-Election Events on Campus
Oct 2020
- Supporting our Students: Fall 2020 and beyond
- Midterm Evaluation Templates
- Syllabus Statement on Basic Needs, Food Security & Access to Course Materials
- EdTech Updates
- Gatherings & EventsUpcoming Faculty Research Gatherings
- SafeZone Trainings (with the Sexuality & Gender Inclusion Office)
- Let’s Talk (with the Wellness Center)
- “Chair at the Table” Mentoring Workshop
- Online Pedagogies for the Liberal Arts
- Student Perspectives on Remote Learning & Anti-Racist Pedagogies
Sept 2020
- Where do I find … ? (tips from Academic Affairs & EdTech)
- Congrats on these Faculty Accomplishments
- Teaching Outside this Fall
- New Faculty Slideshow
- Upcoming Events & Webinars
Aug 2020
- Get Outside: Local Spots
- Are You Ready to Launch?
- AntiRacist Pedagogy: Koritha Williams
- Support for Faculty & Staff: Let’s Talk, Fridays
- Get Your Research on the Radio: The Academic Minute