The IDC coordinates a variety of events featuring topics relating to faculty members in any stage of their career. We would like to welcome every faculty member to participate in events of interest to them. Faculty may volunteer to present on topics of interest to their colleagues, and suggestions are welcome.
You will find below a listing of events and their descriptions. For the schedule of events or to register to attend an event, please visit the Schedule of Events/Registration page.
Did you have to leave early from an event and didn't get to fill out an Evaluation form? We would love for you to take a few minutes and candidly fill out the following form for the event you attended. Once completed, save it and email it to the IDC at idc@uca.edu or print a copy and send it to us via campus mail to Torreyson West 305. Thank you!
Focus on Learning Series
The "Focus on Learning" series replaces the IDC's "Lunch and Learn" series and is a great opportunity for faculty to learn ways to improve teaching. The Focus on Learning series is a group of programs by faculty for faculty on various topics of pedagogical interest.
These workshops are a great chance to associate with faculty from other disciplines here at UCA. Participation has the potential to open doors of collaboration, leading to student growth. Light refreshments will be served at each event. Come enjoy a time of intellectual expansion and professional development among your peers.
Book Discussion Group
Fall 2011 - “Talk About Teaching” Series
Books for the groups will be provided by the IDC. The groups will meet in the IDC conference room in Torreyson West, Suite 305. To inquire or sign up for a group, please call 450-5240 or e-mail idc@uca.edu. Space is limited. Flyer
Group 1 - Mondays @ 3:00 p.m. (Deb Kuster - Facilitator)
What the Best College Teachers Do by Ken Bain
This group will meet on the following dates:
- September 12, 2011
- September 26, 2011
- October 10, 2011
- October 24, 2011
- November 7, 2011
Group 2 - Tuesdays @ 3:00 p.m. (Mike Schaefer - Facilitator)
Teaching with your Mouth Shut by Donald L. Finkel
This group will meet on the following dates:
- September 13, 2011
- September 27, 2011
- October 11, 2011
- October 25, 2011
- November 8, 2011
Group 3 - Wednesdays @ 2:00 p.m. (Ben Rowley - Facilitator)
Academically Adrift by Richard Arum & Josipa Roksa
This group will meet on the following dates:
- September 14, 2011
- September 28, 2011
- October 12, 2011
- October 26, 2011
- November 9, 2011
Instructional Workshops
Instructional workshops and consultations are designed to assist faculty in the endeavor to improve instruction, improve classroom management and construct teaching portfolios. These workshops are valuable for course design and preparation of the teaching portion of their promotion and/or tenure documentation. There are three main instructional workshops offered by the IDC: Teaching Portfolio, Course Design Camp, and an Instructional Support Group.
The Teaching Portfolio workshop offers an opportunity to learn how to construct a portfolio to document one's teaching. Writing and discussion exercises provide a starting point for the portfolio development process. This three hour session will help faculty prepare the teaching portion of their promotion and/or tenure application.
Course Design is a three-hour workshop intended to help UCA faculty who wish to revise, revitalize, or create a course. This workshop consists of course design principles, strategies, and pedagogy.
New Faculty Orientation
The IDC coordinates a one-day pre-semester orientation for new full-time faculty to help them become familiar with the campus and meet their colleagues. The IDC also hosts NFO workshops throughout the year with helpful and/or required topics for new faculty.
Teaching & Learning with Technology
The IDC coordinates a workshop in May for faculty members who wish to incorporate UCA Blackboard into their regular classes and/or develop online courses. The IDC also offers various seminars covering the functions of individual UCA Blackboard tools.
The IDC also hosts workshops for faculty members seeking to improve their skills in other instructional technologies. Such technologies might include Respondus, Tegrity, SMART Products, PowerPoint, and more.
Another new addition to the IDC's technology offerings is training and support for online teaching. Our instructional designer presents various workshops on the topics of designing and delivering online courses.
These seminars are open to all faculty who wish to improve their online teaching skills.