2019-20 Faculty Development Series

Using Bobcat 360: Thursday, Sept. 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m., CATS Computer Lab and Friday, Sept. 6, 1:00-2:00 p.m., CATS Computer Lab
Lean how to use Bobcat 360, our new retention software.

Professional Activities Report and the Rank Promotion and Tenure Process: Friday, Sept. 20, 2:00-3:00 p.m. CATS Conference Room
Meet with Deans to discuss the annual Professional Activities Report and evaluation process and learn about the Rank Promotion and Tenure (RPT) process at the College.

Advising: Friday, Oct. 4, 1:00-2:00 p.m., TJ 202
Review best practices for advising, using the myPSC degree audit, and the course planner tool prior to the start of fall advising.

Developing Your Research Agenda and Documenting Service: Friday, October 25, 2:00-3:00 p.m. CATS Conference Room
Hear from your colleagues about developing a research agenda and best practices for documenting service.

Rank Promotion and Tenure Work Session: Friday, October 25, 3:00-4:00 p.m. CATS Conference Room
Faculty who are going up for tenure and/or promotion in the next year or two should attend this session.

Study Abroad: Week of Nov. 11, TBD
Hear from students who attended the recent study abroad course and learn about the process for proposing and planning a study abroad course. A representative from Education First will be available to answer questions.

Best Practices for Engaged Teaching: Friday, November 22, 2019, 2:00-3:00, CATS Conference Room
Peru State faculty will present strategies and tools for creating an engaged classroom or online course.