• Webinar – Strategies to Engage Faculty in Research Growth

    Bartlett Theatre HPC 701 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA, United States

    An increasing number of universities are under pressure to boost their research activity to gain more prestige, foster greater learning opportunities, and better contribute to economic development and innovation. However, breaking into such a competitive space requires interest from faculty, which can be a challenging due to their heavy teaching loads or lack of understanding…

  • Faculty Focus: Converting your Lecture Course into Team-Based Learning

    Classroom 1/Pod 1A/HPC Building 521 E 3rd Street, Pomona, CA, United States

    Team-based learning (TBL) is a collaborative teaching and learning strategy that uses a structured process to enhance student engagement and the quality of student learning.  TBL faculty report high levels of student attendance, preparation, participation and critical thinking.  TBL students report enjoying class, and being more motivated and actively engaged. For the current Spring term,…

  • How Can High Quality Faculty Development Improve Online Course Quality? – Facilitated Discussion

    Bartlett Theatre HPC 701 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA, United States

    This 20-Minute Mentor will cover the benefits of providing high quality professional development opportunities for faculty, what some of these opportunities (or programs) might look like, and ultimately how these opportunities can positively impact the overall quality of online programming. Review current professional development opportunities and participate in an open discussion on the ideas presented…

  • Development of a Branched E-Learning Simulation for Schizophrenia Therapeutics

    Electronic learning (e-learning) is gaining popularity due to technology trends, learner preferences, and evident need for curricula to be able to adapt to changing world conditions. Passive e-learning methods such as recorded Zoom lectures can be used in an emergency, although are far from ideal e-learning tools. Interactivity in e-learning exercises changes the level of…

  • Development of a Branched E-Learning Simulation for Schizophrenia Therapeutics

    Electronic learning (e-learning) is gaining popularity due to technology trends, learner preferences, and evident need for curricula to be able to adapt to changing world conditions. Passive e-learning methods such as recorded Zoom lectures can be used in an emergency, although are far from ideal e-learning tools. Interactivity in e-learning exercises changes the level of…

  • Interfolio: Faculty 180 and RPT: their role in review for promotion and tenure.

    Zoom

    This presentation will provide an introduction to the Interfolio faculty 180 and our PT modules and their role in the promotion and tenure process.  The primary intended audience is faculty that have not yet been introduced to the software packages, especially candidates applying for promotion and/or tenure in 21-22. Staff tasked with managing the College…

  • 5 Tips to help Increase Student Morale in a time of Remote Learning

    Look...this pandemic has been hard on all of us. Each of us battling our own unique challenges; and, after 11 months, it's no wonder that we're all exhausted by our "new normal". Students are no different, and for many, morale is low.   No surprise to many of us, EdWeek is reporting that more than…

  • Interfolio Powerusers

    Zoom

    This presentation will provide an introduction to Interfolio for those who will support the faculty and deans of their colleges. This is primarily intended for anyone who helps their respective colleges in the P&T process, accreditation reports, and faculty profiles.

  • Policy and Practice Session for Supervisors

    Zoom

    WesternU Supervisors – Working Hours, Overtime and Meal and Rest Breaks Policies, ADP Overview and Q&A Do you supervise California or Oregon non-exempt employees?  Do you have questions about the California or Oregon Working Hours, Overtime and Meal and Rest Breaks Policies? Do you have questions about how to utilize ADP and implement Time &…

  • Policy and Practice Session for non- Exempt Employees

    Zoom

    WesternU Non-Exempt Employees - Working Hours, Overtime and Meal and Rest Breaks Policies, ADP Overview and Q&A Are you a non-exempt (hourly) employee in California or Oregon? Do you have questions about the California or Oregon Working Hours, Overtime, and Meal and Rest Breaks Policy? Do you have questions about how to utilize ADP and…