Information Resources

Links to Evidence and Related Topics

Information Resources provides a number of sources for faculty support and training:

• Beyond 2000:
  • Building the Electronic Learning Community: Train faculty in use of new technology (pg. 6)
  • Provide access to electronic resources (Goal Area C - pg. 13)
  • Assure faculty have access to secure, networked personal computing devices (pg. 17)
  • Assure access to appropriate classroom technology (pg. 19) "Campus Computer Refresh"
  • Develop learning management system (pg. 21)
  • Assure faculty have efficient administrative tools to support students (pg. 25)
• Faculty Computing Project - provide refresh cycle for faculty desktop computers "FCP Allocation by Year" report
• Target 2000 Appendices - Inventory of Faculty Development Resources.
• Official statements, newsletters, open letters to the campus community, etc. repeat the assertion that the institution maintains appropriate and sufficiently supported faculty development activities designed to improve teaching and learning consistent with its educational objectives and institutional purposes:
  • Provost Scott McNall (Archive 1998). The Scholarly Teacher
  • Chico Statements: Quality and Productivity Projects- Innovations in Teaching and Learning. Inside Chico State.
  • Provost's Corner: Teaching and Learning with Technology
• The Center for Ecosystem Research
• The Center for Math and Science Education- A non-profit organization serving as a region-wide liaison between the university community colleges, K-12 schools and the business community in the areas.
• WebCT Course Section Satisfaction Chart
• Workstation Satisfaction Chart