Upcoming Events

Articulating Course Objectives Using IDEA Student Ratings of Instruction

Wine and Cheese Facilitated Workshop
Wednesday August 27, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
 Location: Lurie Conference Room

Faculty who have volunteered to participate in the IDEA student ratings pilot test in 08-09 (and others who are interested) are invited to attend one of two preparation sessions for IDEA (SIR-II does not require special training). In IDEA, students rate the extent to which they have made progress on each of several course objectives that the instructor has identified as important. Because course objectives dictate teaching strategies and grading, effective use of this system depends on instructors clearly articulating and communicating objectives for their courses before the course starts. This session will include a brief description of how the IDEA system works; discussion of the general objectives on the IDEA form; and a work session in which faculty write objectives for their own courses. If you have a draft syllabus for the fall semester course in which you will pilot IDEA, please bring that to the workshop.

Friday, August 22, 9 am-12 pm
Location: Lurie Conference Room

At this workshop, led by Kevin McKenna and Judy Miller, we’ll use case study discussions to examine advisors’ responsibilities, review academic policies and procedures, and discuss the various academic and personal supports available to students. The workshop will be particularly helpful for new advisors or faculty who have not advised new students recently. A continental breakfast will be available at 9:00 a.m. If you plan to attend the Academic Orientation Book Discussion Lunch (see below), please register for it separately.