ID&D Newsletter 03-14-2023

Salisbury University | Instructional Design & Delivery Newsletter | March 14, 2023

Happy Tuesday! We wish you happiness as infinite as pi.

NCFDD Webinar: Lessons Learned from Two Decades of Publishing with Undergraduates

Salisbury University has institutional membership to the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) network, which offers a variety of resources to help academics better align their professional and personal goals. Because SU is an NCFDD Institutional Member, these resources are free to use!

The Lessons Learned from Two Decades of Publishing with Undergraduates webinar, led by Dr. Traci Giuliano, offers specific strategies that you can apply to your discipline that will enable you to successfully collaborate and publish with your own students. Register for this session by visiting the Faculty Development Calendar.

Need to establish your free NCFDD account?

Review the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) page on the Center for Advancement of Faculty Excellence website for more information on how to participate in this webinar and engage with other NCFDD resources!

Mid-Semester Grading Due Noon on Sunday, March 26

Why is it important to provide mid-semester grading? Grades are the number one feature that students use in MyClasses and serve as the primary feedback regarding their progression in a course. In addition, mid-semester grade reporting for all students, but especially those who are performing at a D level or below, directly affects:

Advisement during Program Planning
Outreach by the Academic Advising Center and Center for Student Achievement
Retention and degree completion
Determination before last day for regular session withdrawals on Friday, April 7, 2023

Call for New Student Reflection Facilitators

Each fall, Salisbury University welcomes new students to campus with the New Student Reflection (NSR) program. NSR, coordinated by PACE and Student Affairs, uses the method of civic reflection to invite students into conversation as they enter the classroom for the first time. The one-hour program occurs between Convocation and department open houses in classrooms across campus. This year, NSR 2023 takes place on Friday, August 25, and pairs each reflection group (approximately 20 students) with one faculty/staff member and one student orientation leader – and facilitators are needed!

For those interested in facilitating, PACE is holding three in-person training sessions. These sessions are designed for both new and returning facilitators (but are not required for returning facilitators). The training sessions are scheduled for:

Thursday, April 20 • 8-10 a.m.
Thursday, April 20 • 3-5 p.m.
Thursday, August 17 • 1-3 p.m.

If you are interested in signing up for training and/or facilitating a reflection this fall, please fill out the NSR Faculty/Staff Facilitator Training and Reflection Participation form. To learn more about civic reflection, visit the Center for Civic Reflection website.

Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) Workshops

The Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop is QM's flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and the process of using the QM Rubric to review online courses. It is intended for a broad audience, including, but not limited to, faculty, instructional designers, administrators and adjunct instructors who wish to understand more about the QM Rubric and process of course review. It is recommended for all faculty teaching an online or hybrid course in order to understand the commitment to quality of Salisbury University’s online and hybrid course offerings. The APPQMR is the prerequisite for the Peer Reviewer Certification Course, which is the required course for any faculty who would like to become a Certified QM Peer Reviewer. Upon completing the APPQMR workshop, participants will receive an official certificate of completion from the Quality Matters Program (QM).

Online APPQMR Workshop Details: