Incorporating
Writing & Revision into Your FYE Class
Presented by Mandy Suhr-Sytsma, University Writing Center
In this workshop, you'll learn about FYE’s exciting
collaboration with the Writing Center--if you don't
know about it already! You'll also practice adapting
an assignment module for your class, teaching for effective
writing and revision, and grading (it doesn't have to
be daunting!). In addition, we will give you a taste
of the experience your students will have when the visit
the Writing Center for your assignment.
Date: March 27, 2008
Time 1:00-2:00
Location: CUE 321
Helping Students Think
Critically Around Bias
Presented by Dr. Catherine Ross and Marny Lawton
In this workshop students have a chance to
explore diversity from a very personal perspective,
thinking about both visible and invisible factors that
affect them as learners. We then consider bias as a
natural human reaction to difference, and as a challenge
to the cross-cultural communication and critical thinking
skills that help us move past the immediacy of our own
personal stereotypes.
Date: April 7, 2008
Time 1:00-2:00
Location: CUE 134
No Hands or Most Hands?
Some Choices
Presented by Dr. Richard Rockwell with Kevin Sullivan
When Mike Wesch asked two of his classes, “How
many of you do not actually like school?”, over
half raised their hands. When he asked, “How many
of you do not like learning?”, no hands were raised.
As a result of this disconnect, he and his students
produced this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o
This workshop will discuss the video and the implications
for higher education. If attending, please watch the
video.
Date: March 28, 2008
Time 12:00-1:30
Location: CUE 318
The First Year Out Book
Discussion (FYP has 20 copies of this book. Please arrange
to pick up the book in our office.)
Wild parties, late nights, and lots
of sex, drugs, and alcohol. Many assume these are the
things that define an American teenager’s first
year after high school. But the reality is really quite
different. As Tim Clydesdale reports in The First Year
Out, teenagers generally manage the increased responsibilities
of everyday life immediately after graduation effectively.
But, like many good things, this comes at a cost. (U.
of Chicago Press)
Dates: March 31, April 7, 14, and 21, 2008
Time 2:30-4:00
Location: CUE 134
Shackleton’s Way
Book Discussion (FYP will order 20 copies of this book.
We will notify participants when the book is available
for pick-up.)
This compelling volume accomplishes
the unlikely feat of being both a useful management
guide and a suspense-filled page-turner. That's because
the book enjoys an unusually rich source of material:
a near-deadly Antarctic voyage that everyone survived
by dint of the leader's formidable management skills.
Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparrell present a strong
case that Sir Ernest Shackleton was indeed a great leader.
(from getAbstract) Author Margot Morrell will be at
UConn next semester to discuss her book.
Dates: May 14, 21, 28, and June 4, 2008
Time: 12:-1:30 (lunch will be provided)
Location: SU 303
FYE Instructor Orientation
Orientation and training for new and
returning FYE instructors will be conducted during May
for the Fall 2008 classes. New instructors will be oriented
to the mission, goals, and processes of the INTD 180/182
courses, while all instructors will be given access
to and instruction in their section’s HuskyCT
sites, powered by the newest version of WebCT that all
courses will use for the first time next semester. The
training is critical for new instructors, and can ease
the way into Vista 4 for returning instructors. Please
RSVP, as seating is limited.
New Instructor Training: 5/13/08 - 9-12
Returning Instructor Training: 5/14/08 - 1-3
Returning Instructor Training: 5/20/08 - 1-3
New Instructor Training: 5/21/08 - 9-12
Location: Class of 1952 Instruction Classroom (HBL,
Level 2)
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