Graduates from the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development are making a difference all over the country and abroad.
Unit: Academic Affairs and Provost
Week of February 8: Office 365, Prezi, and Feedback in Large Classes
CTLT will feature a number of events the week of February 8 that help teachers and staff work on the go, make powerful visual presentations, and give meaningful feedback in large-format classes.
New NIH application requirements
The National Institutes of Health’s blog has a four-part series explaining the new requirements for grant proposals “intended to enhance the reproducibility of research findings through increased scientific rigor and transparency,” that were announced in October.
ReggieNet usage continues to climb
More than 8 out of 10 courses taught this spring use of ReggieNet, Illinois State University’s customized learning management system (LMS).
Freshmen and seniors: Complete NSSE survey for chance to win iPad mini
Illinois State University wants to improve your educational experience. All freshmen and senior students who complete the survey will be entered for a chance to win one of two iPad minis.
Week of February 1: Excel, Photoshop, ReggieNet Forums
Learn how to use ReggieNet’s Forums tool to facilitate online discussions. Plus, discover the basics of photo manipulation with PhotoShop: 3 Ways to Change a Photo.
Share your teaching experiences as a Faculty Fellow
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology is accepting proposals for its Faculty Fellows program through February 15.
ISU grad student helps others find affordable housing
Following in the footsteps of Applied Community and Economic Development Fellow in political science Nay Petrucelli, Ryan Hebert is working with Housing Action Illinois, a statewide housing coalition, to help protect and expand the availability of quality, affordable housing.
Week of January 25: Clickers, Power of Formative Assessment, Photoshop
Assess your students’ knowledge using Clickers. Investigate ways to incorporate formative assessment into your courses. Explore the fundamentals of Photoshop.
Su named Distinguished Professor
Professor of Physics Q. Charles Su has been appointed as a Distinguished Professor at Illinois State University. The honor will be awarded at the Founders Day Convocation at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 18.