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Designing a Motivational Syllabus Presentation

Submitted by: Jessica Underwood, cetal@uca.edu on 11/29/2022

Faculty can use the syllabus to get students excited and passionate about courses, and this will likely have positive effects on retention and student success. Unfortunately, the syllabus at many institutions has turned into a document that has a focus on rules and regulations instead of being centered on learning.

This presentation, presented by Innovative Educators, will remind faculty of the many purposes of a syllabus and empower them to make positive, research-based changes to their current syllabi. Faculty will walk away with several practical strategies they can use to enhance their syllabi. Some changes will literally only take minutes to implement.

This presentation explores how to clearly communicate the learning outcomes and purpose of the course, set expectations and share policies in a way that motivates, and share how students will be supported. In addition, tone, visual layout and length of the syllabus will be discussed. (adapted from Innovative Educators)

Faculty can access this presentation at any time! How to access this FREE presentation:

This webinar recording is accessible through the Go2Knowledge channel in myUCA. Once in the Go2Knowledge platform, search for “designing a motivational” and it will pop up.

https://www.go2knowledge.org/courses/designing-a-motivational-syllabus-communicating-learning-outcomes-expectations-support-resources

COB Students Awarded Scholarships from Participation in ACRE Reading Groups

Submitted by: Lainey Morrow, bmorrow@uca.edu on 11/29/2022

Nearly 20 business students received scholarships from the Arkansas Center for Research in Economics for their participation in 2 reading groups, “The Role of Government in a Free Society” led by UCA Economics Professor, Dr. Collin Hodges, and Department Chair, Dr. Tom Snyder, and the “Landmark Supreme Court Cases,” reading group led by Business Law Professor Dr. Anthony McMullen and Philosophy Professor Dr. Jacob Held.

http://uca.edu/go/466428

External Funding Impact Award: Nominations Accepted Until 12/20

Submitted by: Joy Ritchey, jritchey@uca.edu on 11/29/2022

The External Funding Impact Award was established in 2018 to recognize a faculty or staff member for excellence in obtaining external funding and to recognize the impact of external funding on individuals, the university, the community, and our disciplines and fields of study.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is currently accepting nominations for the award. The recipient will be announced at the Faculty Convocation, will receive a $500 prize, and will be recognized at the annual Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Reception next fall.

Nominees must have received grant funding within the last five years. Administrators, faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to submit nominations. You may nominate yourself.

The link to nominate a colleague and more details about the application process can be found here: https://uca.edu/sponsoredprograms/external-funding-impact-award/

Nominate a colleague here:

https://uca.edu/sponsoredprograms/external-funding-impact-award/

Dr. Rumble awarded Faculty Development Grant

Submitted by: Melissa Eubanks, meubanks@uca.edu on 11/28/2022

Dr. Deanna Rumble was awarded the Faculty Development Grant: Reducing DFWX(I) Rates While Improving Pedagogy in Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Rumble will be 1) attending and 2) presenting SoTL work at the Southeastern Teaching of Psychology (SETOP) Conference in February 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia for this grant. This project is supported by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Leadership.

 

Dr. Lee Book Chapter

Submitted by: Melissa Eubanks, meubanks@uca.edu on 11/28/2022

Dr. Seungyeon Lee’s research on psychology of women will come out as a book chapter “A Pioneer Korean Women Psychologist in America: Dr. Tong-He Koh” in the first volume of the book, Early psychological research contributions for women of color in March 2023. It is to offer an importance resource to diversify the history of psychology and could be used in Research Methods, Psychology of Women, Multicultural Psychology, and many other areas.

https://www.routledge.com/Early-Psychological-Research-Contributions-from-Women-of-Color-Volume/Grahe-Ceynar-Mason/p/book/9781032158976

UCA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band Concert (Dec. 1)

Submitted by: Michael Hancock, mhancock@uca.edu on 11/22/2022

The University of Central Arkansas Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band present “The Universal Creative”
a concert featuring the works of celebrated composers Leonard Bernstein, Dmitri Kabalevski, JS Bach, and the immense emotional journey of David Maslanka’s “Symphony No. 8”.

Thursday, December 1st @ 7:30 PM in Reynolds Performance Hall
Tickets are $10 General | $7 Seniors and Military | $5 Public School Students |Free UCA Faculty and Students 15% Surcharge on all Tickets | Proceeds go to the UCA Music Department
Call 501-450-3265 to Reserve Your Tickets Now

https://www.facebook.com/UCABands

Food Pantry Closed for Thanksgiving

Submitted by: Tracy McGarrity, tracym@uca.edu on 11/21/2022

The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed from Wednesday, 11/23 through Friday, 11/25 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen at our regular hours on Monday, 11/28.

If you ever need food assistance during our closed times, please refer to our website for a pdf and website link to other local food pantries.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!

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