Spring 2020

Navigating the External Funding Landscape 
Tuesday, February 4 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Encino 233 and ZOOM
Presented by: 
Evy Gonzales, Director, Strategic Research Initiatives, Research and Sponsored Programs
Yvonne Natoli, Research Coordinator, McCoy College of Business 
This hands-on workshop will assist faculty in developing strategies for identifying and vetting funding opportunities and sponsors. Topics include performing live funding searches, deconstructing sample proposal solicitations, and discussing practical tips for uncovering the priorities of the funding organizations. Following the presentation, the presenters will be available to provide individual consultation.
This workshop supports the university’s goal to achieve significant progress in research and creative activity as measured by national standards.

Promotion to Full Professor: Advice for Associate Professors
Wednesday, February 19 | 10 a.m. – noon
Location: J.C. Kellam 460 and ZOOM
Presented by:  
Dr. Gene Bourgeois, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor, History
Dr. Debbie Thorne, Associate Provost and Professor, Marketing
Associate professors who are seeking promotion to the rank of full professor and academic unit chairs and/or directors are invited to this interactive and informative session. Attendees will learn about the policies, best practices, and procedures for pursuing the next rank, including those related to scholarship, teaching, and service. The session includes ample opportunity for questions on a variety of promotion-related topics.
This workshop supports the university’s goal to provide the necessary services, resources, and infrastructure to  support the university's strategic direction.

Helping Graduate Students Dealing with Procrastination, Perfectionism and Mental Health Issues
Wednesday, February 26 | noon – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Encino 233 and ZOOM
Presented by: 
Dr. Andrea Golato, Dean, Graduate College and Professor, World Languages and Literature
Dr. Kevin Fall, Professor and Chair, Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education & School Psychology
Dr. Katherine Purswell, Assistant Professor, Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education & School Psychology
Dr. Kathy Ybanez-Llorente, Associate Professor, Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education & School Psychology
Many graduate students struggle with perfectionism, procrastination, and mental health issues.  This workshop not only presents research and statistics on this topic, but also provides detailed information on how to identify those problems, how to address them with students, and where to turn for help on and off campus.  The focus will be on practical guidance that will help faculty members mentor students, while maintaining a focus on academics and progress towards the degree.
This workshop supports the university’s goal to promote the success of all students.

Quality Enhancement Plan: Update on Progress
Tuesday, March 3 | noon – 1:30 p.m. 
Location: Encino 233 and ZOOM
Presented by:  
Co–chairs of the QEP Committee:
     Dr. Peter Golato, Professor, World Languages and Literatures
     Dr. Alejandra Sorto, Professor, Mathematics
Dr. Lon Olson, Assessment Director, Institutional Effectiveness
Updates on the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) focused on undergraduate research will be given by the co-chairs of the QEP committee. As Texas State pursues National Research University status, more undergraduate students are looking for ways to connect with faculty through intellectual inquiry, creative collaboration, and research. Undergraduate research, which encompasses scholarship and creative activity, is recognized as a high-impact and powerful learning strategy. Engagement in these opportunities serves students well and contributes to the university’s mission for innovation, community engagement, and economic development. Please join us for an informative presentation and interactive discussion!
This workshop supports the university’s goal to offer high quality academic and education programming.

Teaching First-Generation Students: Practical Tips for the Classroom
Tuesday, March 10 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Encino 233 and ZOOM
Presented by:  
Victoria Black, Director, PACE Peer Mentoring, University College
Dr. Nancy Chavkin, Regents Professor & University Distinguished Professor Emerita, Social Work
Dr. Sonya Armstrong, Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Cassandra Johnson, Assistant Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences
Dr. Kristen Lew, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Almost half of students at Texas State are first in their family to attend college. Some first-generation college students find themselves navigating an unfamiliar academic world. This workshop presents practical strategies faculty can use immediately in their classrooms to help first-generation students be successful. 
This workshop supports the university’s goal to promote the success of all students.

Assessment Workshop
Thursday, April 2 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Educational Programs
Thursday, April 2 | 1:30 – 3 p.m. General Education
Friday, April 3 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. Academic and Student Services
Tuesday, April 28 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Educational Programs and General Education
Wednesday April 29 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Academic and Student Services
Location: ZOOM
Presented by:  
Dr. Lon Olson, Assessment Director, Institutional Effectiveness
This interactive workshop will provide guidance for faculty and staff tasked with developing outcomes assessment reports for SACSCOC accreditation. It will emphasize preparing reports due on May 15, 2020 that effectively communicate gains realized in student learning outcomes. This spring, the focus is on reporting results of the assessment methods, including analysis of the collected data, preparing action plans, and documenting evidence of continuous improvement. This workshop is designed to be a highly practical, hands-on training. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the session that best fits the program they assess. However, any session can be attended, since much of the information covered will be relatively similar, although the focus will be slightly different.
This workshop supports the university’s goal to provide the necessary services, resources, and infrastructure to support the university’s strategic direction.

Their Cheating Hearts: Tips for Maintaining Academic Integrity While Teaching Remotely
Wednesday, April 8 | 10 – 11 a.m. 
Location: ZOOM
Presented by:  
Dr. Cristian Lieneck, Associate Professor, School of Health Administration
Dr. Candace Hastings, Director, Faculty Development
Remote teaching brings new complexities to fostering academic integrity that faculty may not encounter in the face-to-face classroom. In this  collaborative session, we will offer tips and best practices that encourage academic integrity in  learning activities and assessments . Please bring your ideas and questions to share with the group during the Q&A portion of the presentation.