Please Note: Effective August 30, 2011, the main office for the Center for Teaching and Faculty Development is located in Administration Building 452.
CTFD Media Library
New Faculty: A Practical Guide for Academic Beginners (2002)
Author(s): Lucas, Christopher J.Murry, John W., Jr.
Media Type: Book
Category: Teacher Professional Development
Description\Summary
This book offers a useful compendium of “survival” advice for the faculty newcomer on a variety of subjects:practical tips on classroom teaching, student performance evaluation, detailed advice on grant-writing, student advising, professional service, and publishing. Beginning faculty members—and possibly their more experienced colleagues as well—will find this lively guidebook both informative and thought-provoking.
Explore the The Center for Teaching and Faculty Development Web Site...
Site Features and Highlights
Quick tips and suggestions on a wide variety of teaching issues, from how to get the most out of the first day of class to effective student engagement techniques ... for the busy faculty member, delivered to your screen!
A list of great development opportunities available on and off campus. This list is regularly updated as new opportunities arise.
Make your course concepts accessible for all your students. Find out how easy it is to implement UDL in all of your courses with these resources.
Recent additions and revisions to the CTFD website, including new teaching and professional development tutorials, tips and faculty resources.
Upcoming On-Campus Opportunities
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Upcoming Off-Campus Opportunities
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February 23, 2012 - February 25, 2012
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March 16, 2012 - 9:00am - March 17, 2012 - 5:30pm
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March 22, 2012 - 9:00am - March 24, 2012 - 5:00pm
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June 2, 2012 - July 6, 2012
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June 19, 2012 - June 23, 2012
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July 11, 2012 - July 15, 2012

