Director of Student Affairs at Midway Position Open

Midway College invites applications for the position of Director of Student Affairs.  This position reports to the Provost and Dean of the Women's College and supervises the Student Affairs department which includes: new student orientation, residence life, student activities, work-study assignment and administration, international student services, personal counseling and student development, clubs and organizations, academic special events, health services, student publications,  judicial affairs, and student retention.

A qualified candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively and be able to coordinate a wide variety of activities with frequent interruptions.  Progressive supervision experience and a master's degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling, or related area is preferred.  This is a regular, full-time, 12-month position, with a comparable salary plus an excellent benefits package.

Founded in 1847, Midway College is Kentucky's only college for women located in the beautiful bluegrass area of Central Kentucky just outside of Lexington.  The college is historically affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in a number of disciplines.

Send a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and names, phone numbers, and addresses of three (3) professional references to Anne Cockley, SPHR, Midway College, 512 East Stephens Street, Midway, KY 40347 or fax to (859) 846-5848 or visit our web site at www.midway.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

EPE at the races

Hello All,

As promised, this coming Sunday (April 18th) the EPE Student Group is organizing an outing
to Keeneland for some tailgating and some racing!

For those interested, the plan is to meet at 11:30 am in the parking lot at the
College of Education and from there have an ever so cool EPE Caravan Express make
it's way to Keeneland.  The hope is for people to be able to share rides with one
another and to manage to make our way collectively to a shared spot at Keeneland. 
We're planning a potluck where people can bring their food and beverages to enjoy
and to share with others.  Jenn Haight is planning to bring a grill and some
hotdogs.  The plan is for an informal but fun affair.  

Friends, family, and significant others are welcome to join in on the fun!

RSVP is not required but much appreciated.  If you plan on going, please email Jenn
Haight (jennifer.haight@uky.edu) or me (neal.hutchens@uky.edu) so we can have an
idea of who will be going and can think about coordinating transportation.

We hope to see you there and please pass the word to others about next week!

Preparing Future Faculty Courses for Fall 2010

Fall 2010 Preparing Future Faculty courses are for graduate students who are planning (or who want to explore) a faculty career.  GS 610 offers students practical guidance in classroom pedagogy, and GS 650 is helpful to students who want a closer look at the triumvirate of faculty work (research, teaching, service) in a variety of institutional settings.     

Information about U.K.’s Preparing Future Faculty Program can be found here: http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/PFF/index.html

GS 610 COLLEGE TEACHING. (1 credit hour)  Wednesdays 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Addresses teaching and learning issues in the college classroom. It is intended for graduate students who want to prepare for future academic careers and enhance current teaching activities. The seminar will examine pedagogical issues in a general format with opportunities for discipline-specific applications. This course can serve to augment any department-based programs.

GS 640 GRANT WRITING. (3 credit hours)  Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Prepares graduate students to be PI on a state, federal, other large competitive grant. Students prepare and critique a proposal.

GS 650 PREPARING FUTURE FACULTY. (2 credit hours)  Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Introduces graduate students to the roles and responsibilities of college and university faculty and assists them in understanding the variety of institutions in which effective teaching, research, and service take place. Students will focus on the academic expectations, institutional identities, and particular policies and procedures that characterize different types of institutions of higher learning. Skills to help students apply for positions and achieve success in their appointments will also be addressed.

EPE 672 COLLEGE TEACHING AND LEARNING. (3 credit hours)  Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  [NOTE: This course is also offered in the first summer session.]

A comprehensive course for prospective college teachers. Includes methods and principles of teaching, utilization of materials in teaching, a consideration of the teaching-learning process as it relates to the individual student, and the evaluation of student progress.

Teaching Workshops for Graduate Students

Please consider attending (and registering for) one or both of the workshops scheduled for next week. The first, on Generating Learning Goals, is one in a series of three this month focusing on the learning cycle and effective course design. This series, created and led by graduate students in GS 620, should be of interest to TAs who have opportunities to teach as primary instructor and to all graduate students interested in a faculty career. (A special thanks to Kathryn Cunningham of TASC and her students in GS 620: Effective Course Design, for their willingness to share their expertise.)

Next week’s second workshop is an informational session on Electronic Theses and Dissertations.

Thank you!

Effective Course Design: Generating Learning Goals
Monday, April 5, at 3:00 p.m.
Location: White Hall Classroom Building, Room 231
Graduate Student Presenters: Ana Hasemann, Burak Basaran, Feai-Voon Wong, and Frances Vorsky (Students in GS 620: Effective Course Design, taught by Kathryn Cunningham, TASC)
Participants will understand the value and uses of learning goals and will construct one for use in their own classes. (Note: This is the first in a series of three Effective Course Design Workshops to be held in April. Participants are encouraged to attend all three to better understand the full cycle of learning.) Click here to register http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GraduateSchoolReports/Surveys/GraduateStudentWorkshopSeries/23442223531618342333.htm

Fundamentals of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)
Wednesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: White Hall Classroom Building (CB), Room 242
Presenter: Beth Kraemer, Librarian, Information Technology Division, W. T. Young Library Click here to register http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GraduateSchoolReports/Surveys/GraduateStudentWorkshopSeries/23442223531618342333.htm

Effective Course Design: Feedback and Assessment
Monday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m.
Location: White Hall Classroom Building, Rm. 231
Graduate Student Presenters: Jann Fry, Megan Poulette, Melissa Bradley, and Meredith Sims (Students in GS 620: Effective Course Design, taught by Kathryn Cunningham, TASC)
Design and implementation of forward-looking assessments along with prompt feedback geared toward the students’ abilities contributes to more effective learning. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to identify forward-looking assessments for students along with tools and tips for implementation. Registration will open about one week prior to event. http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSWorkshops/spring2010.html

Developing Effective Research Statements
Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Whitehall Classroom Building (CB), Room 242
Presenter: Kelly Bradley, Ph.D., Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Registration will open about one week prior to event. http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSWorkshops/spring2010.html

Effective Course Design: Teaching and Learning Activities
Monday, April 19, at 3:00 p.m.
Location: White Hall Classroom Building, Room 231
Graduate Student Presenters: Ashley Kangas, Megan Robertson, Sarai Blincoe, and Trajen Head (Students in GS 620: Effective Course Design, taught by Kathryn Cunningham, TASC)
As the third and final part of the professional development series on effective course design, this session focuses on teaching and learning activities. Participants will explore a holistic view of active learning with three components: information and ideas, experience, and reflective dialogue. By taking part in mini lessons that illustrate these principles, participants will leave with ideas and materials for the design of new learning activities appropriate for any discipline. Registration will open about one week prior to event. http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSWorkshops/spring2010.html

Developing Effective Teaching Philosophy Statements
Wednesday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Whitehall Classroom Building (CB), Room 242
Presenter: Bill Burke, Program Manager, Educational Development, TASC
Colleges and universities increasingly expect faculty job candidates to be “teaching ready,” to be conversant about their teaching philosophy, and to provide examples of how they will actualize and implement that philosophy. This interactive workshop will help you better understand—and interrogate—your beliefs about effective teaching and effective learning to assure that your philosophy is self-examined, fresh, and engaging. Registration will open about one week prior to event. http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSWorkshops/spring2010.html

More Kudos

Congratulations to Iddah Otieno (SHED) on receiving a Dissertation Enhancement Award to support her dissertation research in Kenya.  Bon Voyage Iddah!

Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium

Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium.

April 23rd, 2010 at Camp Kieve in Nobleboro, Maine.

The Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium (OOPS) is a meeting of program directors, school administrators, student leaders, researchers, and land managers interested in and/or currently working with college outdoor orientation programs.

OOPS provides two conferences a year both aimed at meeting the needs of program directors. The conference in the spring has a special focus on gathering student leaders with program directors for a fast paced day of learning and discussion.

This Spring's conference at Camp Kiev will focus on the outdoor orientation as a positive social situation influencing student success in college. The theme allows for a deeper look and understanding on how outdoor orientation programs can create “just communities” and positive peer groups. Peer groups are highly influential to college students in transition. Studies demonstrates significant gains in learning when certain types of peer interactions occur, such as serious discussions of ideas or ideals.

This conference will focus on understanding how student leaders create just communities highlighting some of the unique and truly impressive program features from a variety of college programs. Highlights include programs that use the best risk management practices and systems, programs that have developed great staff training programs, devised ingenious marketing programs, and programs that have successfully integrated academic curriculum into an outdoor orientation program.

If you have a camp based orientation program, or an wilderness based orientation program, this conference is specifically geared to meet your needs

Whether you have attended OOPS for several years or this is your first time, we welcome you to join us in an effort to provide exceptional orientation experiences for college students.

OOPS operates as a pre-conference to the Association of Experiential Education. Although we encourage participants to also register for the AEE conference, it is NOT a requirement to participate in OOPS. The regional AEE conference provides a way to continue discussions and also learn relevant program information aimed at a broader audience of experiential education program directors and staff.

The cost for OOPS is $85 for professional staff and $35 for students. Lunch is provided.

Registration and information for OOPS is located at the AEE Website:

http://northeast.aee.org/conferences/preconference

Questions can be directed to this springs conference convener, Brent Bell, University of New Hampshire, bbell@unh.edu.


Brent Bell
Assistant Prof. of Outdoor Education
Dept. of Kinesiology
University of New Hampshire
(603)862-3047
bbell@unh.edu