Professional Sessions

The Diversity Advantage: Incorporating Diversity Principles into the Selection Process (Webinar)

Date: December 2, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: C-1 Concourse Level of 930 Madison

Presenter: Christopher Lee, Ph.D., SPHR (Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resource Services – Virginia Community College System)

Overview:

Finding the right candidate for administrative, professional and faculty positions is one of the most important tasks that any institution or enterprise undertakes. However, few higher education professionals receive training on the search committee process but are expected to serve on or lead committees. The fact is when relevant diversity, meritocratic and fairness principles are incorporated into the selection process, it actually increases both the fairness and rigor of the search committee process.

Join us for this webinar to learn about research-based methods that have proven to be effective in recruiting and selecting a diverse array of talent. Dr. Christopher Lee will walk us through this research-method, from his award-winning publication, and how to apply it in institutions to recruit and select the most diverse and capable talent available.

To register to attend this session go to: http://tinyurl.com/uthsccalendar

Toastmasters Brain Builders UTHSC Chapter

Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: The Urban Child Institute, 600 Jefferson Avenue, 1st Floor, Conference Room 4

If you would like to become an engaging public speaker, improve your skills as a teacher, seminar speaker or when presenting professionally to your colleagues, joining a Toastmasters club will allow you to reach your goals fast in a professional environment. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Free parking is available and everyone is welcome!

For more information about Toastmasters contact Detlef Heck (dheck@uthsc.edu) or Bill Howell (atenra@comcast.net).

Primarily Education-Focused Sessions and Resources

Student-Driven Case-Based Learning

Date: December 11, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: GEB A204

Overview:

Want to stimulate engagement by offering student-driven case-based learning in your online courses? Join us for this webinar led by Bevin Clare, recipient of an OLC Blended Learning Effective Practice Award, to explore the utilization of student-driven case-based learning in a graduate healthcare program. You will learn how students can apply critical thinking and real-world solutions to interesting challenges and take ownership of the solutions they provide. This peer-led model allows the professional to emerge in every student as they lead their group to success with the case each week.

To register to attend this session go to: http://tinyurl.com/uthsccalendar

Archives Are Now Available – National Distance Learning Week (2014)

Took Place: November 10th – 14th

Overview:
Sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association, National Distance Learning Week, seeks to promote and celebrate the tremendous growth and accomplishments occurring today in distance learning programs offered by schools, businesses, and governmental departments. During the week of November 10-14, the USDLA hosted a series of free webinars showcasing various types of distance learning resources and best practices.

Each session presented during NDLW was recorded and is available for viewing at: http://www.usdla.org/category_s/2012.htm

Additional Resources

2014: The Year of Active Learning at UTHSC
To access a variety of active learning resources visit https://academic.uthsc.edu/faculty/2014.php

UTHSC’s Faculty Resource Center
View schedule of professional development opportunities and read out latest blog post at https://uthsctlc.wordpress.com/