FALL 2008 INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
Agenda (click here to download the Agenda)
Program Announcements and Updates
Welcome, Dan Friedman
Our new director, Dan Friedman, will join our team on Monday, June 2, 2008. The University 101 office will host a “Meet and Greet” on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 1728 College Street. Mark your calendars for the afternoon of June 6th-More details will follow.
Transcripts and Memorandum of Understanding
Effective fall 2008, University 101 must collect an official transcript (highest degree earned) and Memo of Understanding (ie. confidentiality statement) for each instructor. Please contact Adrienne Mojzik (mojzik@gwm.sc.edu; 777-6029) to confirm that you have these documents on file.
Fall 2008 Stipend
The teaching stipend for fall 2008 will be $3600. Penny Smoak will be sending hire paperwork to instructors’ campus address in mid July.
Syllabus Information
Syllabi are due to the University 101 office no later than Monday, August 18, 2008. These can be submitted to Adrienne Mojzik or via campus mail to 1728 College Street. Please refer to the handout distributed during the Teambuilder Workshops for specific information that should be included on each syllabus.
First-Year Reading Experience
The 15th Annual First-Year Reading Experience will be held on Monday, August 18th at 9am in the Carolina Coliseum. University 101 Instructors, Peer Leaders, and Graduate Leaders are expected to lead a discussion group with their enrolled students following the keynote address. The 2008 text, Never Let Me Go, by Kazuo Ishiguro, was distributed at the Teambuilding Workshops. Visit FYRE for more info.
Updated University 101 Website
The University 101 staff will be increasing the use of the University 101 website to share information with our instructor cohort. While the bi-weekly listserv updates will continue, additional information will be shared through the University 101 site.
Summer Professional Development Workshops
University 101, along with our campus partners, will be offering summer professional development workshops on the following topics. Instructors are encouraged to attend these sessions to better prepare themselves for work in the classroom. Suggestions for additional development topics are welcome and should be directed to Jennifer Latino (latino@gwm.sc.edu; 777-8869).
For information on how Gamecock Connection complements the information found in Transitions, download this information sheet.
To download the summer development workshop schedule, click here.
- Active Shooters: The seminar is designed for faculty instructors, teaching assistants, and all who teach at USC. Discussed topics include: What to do in a shooting incident; How to be prepared: How to think safely: How to recognize a potential problem.
- Blackboard: Get more out of Blackboard!
- Gamecock Connection: This online student networking site is a resource for
first-year students at the University of South Carolina. University 101 instructors
have been using this tool in the spring 2008 classes and have found that using this online tool can greatly enhance University 101 students’ learning. Fall content will be available in late May and University 101 instructors will be invited to attend workshops to learn how to use the software as well as how to incorporate the Gamecock Connection resources into your curriculum.
Best Practices
Working with a peer leader/graduate leader (click here to download)
CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS AND RESOURCES
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