This workshop, led by Kristen Eichhorn and Jennifer Knapp, will define instructor immediacy and discuss how it can be implemented verbally and nonverbally in the instructional setting. Research suggests that instructor immediacy is significantly correlated with student motivation, learning and retention. Join us in lively discussion on the documented benefits of being an "immediate professor" and how to implement these behaviors in your classroom.

Concept maps are a useful tool for organizing your teaching, preparing and managing your your research, and for visualizing your thinking.  Two faculty members will demonstrate the multiple purposes of concept mapping software useful for faculty productivity, thinking about your research and planning your classes (especially online--blended/hybrid courses).

Kathleen Evans, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, and others will discuss the philosophy and structure of academic advisement at Oswego and the tools and resources necessary to be a good academic advisor.  They will also answer questions requirements and resources/opportunities for students.

Starr Knapp, the Director of Disability Services will lead a discussion about legal obligations, resources, etc.  Learn how faculty can promote learning by using universal course design to become a more effective teacher.

During this hour, we will discuss the issue of diversity as it relates to curriculum.  Some of the issues we will explore are:  How do we define diversity?  Can diversity  be infused in all courses?  What is your comfort level when talking about issues of race?  Whats is the students comfort level when talking about issues of race?  How does the General Education requirement "Tolerance and Intolerance in the U.S." align with the learning outcomes?   Where do we go from here?  Please join us for the first in a series of discussions about diversity and inclusion.

In the process of developing a funded research or creative activity, you will have opportunities to make brief, informal presentations about your activities to potential funders. Informal verbal discussions are usually referred to as elevator talks and short written presentations or enquires are usually called white papers. Jack Gelfand and Maria Nakamura will discuss the art of preparing these discussions

This workshop provides an opportunity for new faculty to meet and share their successes and challenges during their first semester teaching at SUNY Oswego.

The faculty learning community on diversity is a group of faculty members that will meet regularly to discuss methods of addressing diversity in the classroom.

4/15 - Organizational meeting to discuss topics for future meetings

If you are interested in joining this group, please contact John Kane or Cathy Santos.

A series of three focus groups were conducted with Oswego students in order to learn about the instructor behaviors they prefer and find most helpful in the classroom. In addition to a discussion of the results, we will address limitations and future research about the relationship between students and instructors at SUNY Oswego.