The Office of Faculty Development

FDEV Forums

An FDEV Forum is a scheduled gathering to discuss relevant topics and share information.

Sessions that are recorded will be posted on the Faculty Development media channel(opens in new window)



Access the archive of FDEV Forums by clicking through the accordion below.

  • Fall 2024 NotebookLM Demonstration

    NotebookLM(opens in new window) from Google is an AI-powered tool that allows you to upload a large amount of data (notes, technical manuals, etc.) and interact with it to create FAQs, research directions, organize material, and produce content based almost entirely on the set of data you uploaded. Logan Smith (Agriculture) and David Zeichick (Computer Science) joined Zach Justus (FDEV) to demonstrate NotebookLM, a personalized Google AI collaborator.

    Video Recording(opens in new window)

    Resources:

    Visit the FDEV AI webpage for additional information and resources.

  • Fall 2024 Free Speech and Inclusion Webinar Series

    Election season is here, strong opinions about conflicts around the world continue, and as instructors, we are often caught in the middle. You may have seen an updated Time, Place, and Manner policy (PDF) that was required by the State Legislature. This webinar series is designed to empower instructors in the classroom and elevate our campus conversations about critical issues. 

    Series Video Recording Playlist(opens in new window)

    10/11 Systems of Support

    The Systems of Support session was hosted by Zach Justus (Faculty Development), Joseph Morales (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), Erika Romo (Title IX), Erin Tarabini (Equal Opportunity & Dispute Resolution), Christina Hammans (The Well(opens in new window)), and Stephanie Chervinko (WellCat Counseling Center). 

    Slides (Google Slide) Video Recording(opens in new window)

    10/4 De-Escalation in Educational Settings

    The De-Escalation in Educational Settings session was hosted by Zach Justus (Faculty Development(opens in new window)), Joseph Morales (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), and Juni Banerjee-Stevens (School of Social Work).

    Slides (Google Slide) Video Recording(opens in new window)

    9/27 Free Speech Basics 

    The Free Speech Basics session was hosted by Zach Justus (Faculty Development), Joseph Morales (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), and Cirilo Cortez (Student Affairs). 

    Slides (Google Slide) Video Recording(opens in new window)

  • 2023-2024 Forums

    Universal Design for Learning Faculty Showcase

    Join us for the second annual Universal Design for Learning Faculty Showcase (PDF) (PDF) on Wednesday, May 8th from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in Colusa 100 or Zoom.

    At this event, you will:

    • Learn about UDL and its impact on learners.
    • Hear from STEM faculty sharing their UDL implementation experiences.
    • Explore examples of inclusive instructional materials, assessments, and activities.

    You don’t want to miss this opportunity to see UDL in action and hear directly from Chico State and Butte College faculty!

    Book in Common Faculty Workshop
    Tuesday, April 16 at 1-2:00 p.m. in ARTS 228

    Facilitated by Dr. Nandi Crosby.

    Book in Common Faculty Workshop: Breaking Chains, Building Bridges

    Envision a future where we can dismantle the complex web of mass incarceration and pave the way for justice and equality. This presentation, inspired by Clint Smith's "How the Word is Passed" and Dr. Nandi Crosby's "Prisoners I Once Loved: A Memoir," invites us on a journey toward compassion. Through lively and interactive slides, we will confront our biases and explore the principles of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. We'll address the individual and systemic obstacles that fuel disparity and exclusion. This session is not just an academic exercise; it's a call to action, aiming to ignite a unified push for meaningful reform in our hearts and in our laws. Together, we'll explore how to transform our society into one where liberty and justice aren't just ideals, but realities for all.

    Dr. Nandi Sojourner Crosby, Professor of Sociology, is a beacon of inspiration in the realms of social inequality and justice. Known affectionately as “Dr. Nandi” by her students, she combines her roles as an educator, public speaker, author, and entrepreneur with a fervent commitment to social change. Since 1999, she has been at the forefront of addressing critical issues like mass incarceration through her teaching and activism, including her impactful work with the Incarcerated Students Program in partnership with Feather River College from 2015 to 2018. She recently published a memoir titled Prisoners I Once Loved, which chronicles her 30+ years working with, supporting, and caring for inmates throughout the U.S.

    Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Crosby’s journey from a correctional officer in a maximum-security prison for men to an acclaimed professor and advocate for the incarcerated has been transformative. Her dedication to bridging the gap between theory and practice is evident in her engaging teaching style and her efforts to illuminate the challenges of gangs, racial inequality, gender issues, and mass incarceration.

    Her accolades include the 2016 Outstanding Teacher of the Year at Chico State, and she is a celebrated voice on issues of kindness, having delivered an inspiring TEDx talk about becoming a living donor. Crosby founded FreedomConscious Ink, a press dedicated to elevating the stories of incarcerated individuals through nonfiction and biographical works, fostering empathy and advocating for systemic change.

    Crosby’s academic credentials are impressive, with degrees from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Clark Atlanta University, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Georgia State University. Her scholarship and activism are driven by a belief in redemption and the power of supportive communities to facilitate meaningful change for those impacted by incarceration.

    Beyond her professional endeavors, Crosby enjoys indoor gardening, arts and crafts, and exploring the world. Her creative spirit and dedication to social justice are intertwined, guiding her efforts to make a significant impact on her students, prisoners, and society at large. Dr. Nandi Sojourner Crosby’s work exemplifies her belief that “Justice is what love looks like in public,” a philosophy that continues to inspire and drive her commitment to creating a more equitable and compassionate world.

    Crosby would like to invite participants to join the movement toward dismantling systemic racism and championing meaningful reform.

    Planning Your RTP
    Monday, April 15 from 2-3:00 p.m. in MLIB 045 (basement) and Zoom

    Presented by Vice Provost Mahalley Allen and FDEV Director Zach Justus

    This workshop is open to faculty who want an intentional and effective approach to RTP for implementation over the coming months.

    The Fall RTP cycle starts fast and putting together your dossier can be taxing. Even if you are putting your materials together for the Spring, this workshop will be helpful for you. This workshop is designed to get ahead of the RTP cycle and take the stress out of the process. 

    • Identify trends in your previous reports which need to be addressed.
    • Thoughtfully compile evidence and resources.
    • Talk to mentors and RTP reviewers in advance about file contents.
    • Strategically plan your summer work.
    • Curate and streamline your materials for your committee.
    • Make a summer timeline for yourself.

    Slides (Google Slide) (Google Slide) Video Recording(opens in new window)

    Book in Common Author Talk
    Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Laxson Auditorium

    The 2023-2024 Book in Common, Clint Smith’s How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America is an urgent book for our moment, which creates space for conversations about historical truth, commemoration, and reconciliation. 

    Author visit: Clint Smith(opens in new window) spoke in Laxson Auditorium on April 11th at 7:30 p.m.

    The Book in Common is a shared, community read, designed to promote discussion and understanding of important issues facing the broader community. The Book in Common is chosen each year by a group of university faculty staff, students and community members.

    Clint Smith is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning With the History of Slavery Across America, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction, the Hillman Prize for Book Journalism, the Stowe Prize, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and selected by the New York Times as one of the 10 Best Books of 2021. He is also the author of two books of poetry, the New York Times bestselling collection Above Ground and Counting Descent, which won the 2017 Literary Award for Best Poetry Book from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and was a finalist for an NAACP Image Award. He is a staff writer at The Atlantic.

    Clint has received fellowships from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, New America, the Emerson Collective, the Art For Justice Fund, Cave Canem, and the National Science Foundation. His essays, poems, and scholarly writing have been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, Poetry Magazine, The Paris Review, the Harvard Educational Review, and elsewhere. He is a former National Poetry Slam champion and a recipient of the Jerome J. Shestack Prize from the American Poetry Review.

    Previously, Clint taught high school English in Prince George's County, Maryland where he was named the Christine D. Sarbanes Teacher of the Year by the Maryland Humanities Council. He is the host of the YouTube series Crash Course Black American History.

    Clint received his B.A. in English from Davidson College and his Ph.D. in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in New Orleans, he currently lives in Maryland with his wife and their two children. He can be found on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

    Event information provided by University Public Engagement (UPE)
    Sierra Hall, Room 101
    530-898-5917
    upe@csuchico.edu

    Book in Common Public Talk
    Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall (ARTS 150)

    Facilitated by Dr. Nandi Sojourner Crosby. This public talk is connected to reflections on the 2023-2024 Book in CommonClint Smith's How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America.

    In this engaging talk, we dive deep into Chapter 3 of Clint Smith's eye-opening book, exploring the haunting legacy of slavery as it morphs into the mass incarceration of African Americans today. By weaving together heart-stopping statistics, vivid historical insights, and video clips of Angola, I aim to shine a light on the impact of racial inequality on the U.S. justice system.

    We'll start by unpacking how Smith's work uncovers the stories history tells us, setting the scene at Angola Prison, which isn't just any prison—it's a symbol of how the chains of slavery have been reshaped into the bars of incarceration. As we trace Angola's transformation from a brutal plantation to the U.S.'s largest maximum-security prison, we'll see the stark lines connecting past oppressions to today's racial injustices.

    With fresh statistics and compelling visuals, we'll discuss the stark racial disparities in Louisiana and beyond, laying bare the disproportionate impact on African American communities. But it's not all grim; we can challenge, question, and act. We'll explore how each of us can play a part in dismantling the prison industrial complex, a modern-day echo of slavery's exploitation.

    Dr. Nandi Sojourner Crosby, Professor of Sociology, is a beacon of inspiration in the realms of social inequality and justice. Known affectionately as “Dr. Nandi” by her students, she combines her roles as an educator, public speaker, author, and entrepreneur with a fervent commitment to social change. Since 1999, she has been at the forefront of addressing critical issues like mass incarceration through her teaching and activism, including her impactful work with the Incarcerated Students Program in partnership with Feather River College from 2015 to 2018. She recently published a memoir titled Prisoners I Once Loved, which chronicles her 30+ years working with, supporting, and caring for inmates throughout the U.S.

    Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Crosby’s journey from a correctional officer in a maximum-security prison for men to an acclaimed professor and advocate for the incarcerated has been transformative. Her dedication to bridging the gap between theory and practice is evident in her engaging teaching style and her efforts to illuminate the challenges of gangs, racial inequality, gender issues, and mass incarceration.

    Her accolades include the 2016 Outstanding Teacher of the Year at Chico State, and she is a celebrated voice on issues of kindness, having delivered an inspiring TEDx talk about becoming a living donor. Crosby founded FreedomConscious Ink, a press dedicated to elevating the stories of incarcerated individuals through nonfiction and biographical works, fostering empathy and advocating for systemic change.

    Crosby’s academic credentials are impressive, with degrees from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Clark Atlanta University, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Georgia State University. Her scholarship and activism are driven by a belief in redemption and the power of supportive communities to facilitate meaningful change for those impacted by incarceration.

    Beyond her professional endeavors, Crosby enjoys indoor gardening, arts and crafts, and exploring the world. Her creative spirit and dedication to social justice are intertwined, guiding her efforts to make a significant impact on her students, prisoners, and society at large. Dr. Nandi Sojourner Crosby’s work exemplifies her belief that “Justice is what love looks like in public,” a philosophy that continues to inspire and drive her commitment to creating a more equitable and compassionate world.

    Crosby would like to invite participants to join the movement toward dismantling systemic racism and championing meaningful reform.

    Using AI Tools

    Facilitated by faculty and TLP staff.

    This workshop will showcase short lightning-round presentations on how to improve your teaching and office workflows using AI tools.

    Recordings:

    Tools and Resources:

    Visit the FDEV AI webpage for additional information and resources.

    Getting Started with AI

    Facilitated by Dr. Brett Christie and Zach Justus on Friday, March 8, 2024.

    Are you intrigued by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? This workshop is specifically designed to be accessible to folks with no AI experience and will introduce how to get started.

    Dr. Brett Christie has served as Vice President for Educational Innovation and Inclusivity at Alchemy(opens in new window) since 2020, a leading ed-tech innovations company that empowers instructors to effectively combine the science and magic of teaching. Brett's career in higher education spans over three decades including 25 years in the California State University system, where he played a significant role in student equity and success initiatives at both campus and system levels. His experience includes over 15 years of teaching in Educational Technology, Teacher Education, UDL/Accessibility, and K-12 partnerships. More recently, he has turned to GenerativeAI and the potential to create greater access to effective and personalized learning experiences.

    Video Recording(opens in new window) | Slides (Google Slide) (Google Slide) 

    Visit the FDEV AI webpage for additional information and resources.

    Book in Common Faculty Workshops
    2/28 and 3/27 from 12-1:00 p.m. in ARTS 228

    Facilitated by Dr. Lateasha Meyers (Multicultural and Gender Studies) and Dr. Devjani (Juni) Banerjee-Stevens (Social Work) as part of the Critical Conversations series, a two-part discussion centered on the importance of humanity, humility, and healing. Through active facilitated discussion, reflection, and other activities faculty will be invited to think about white supremacy culture, the impact of anti-blackness on our students, and grapple with the importance of humanizing conversations, course material, and experiences in the classroom and beyond. These conversations are connected to reflections on the 2023-2024 Book in Common, Clint Smith's How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America.

    Dr. Lateasha Meyers is an Assistant Professor at Chico State University, specializing in Multicultural and Gender Studies. She teaches courses in African American Studies, Race and Gender, and Social Justice Arts, drawing from her background in educational leadership and community-based organization work. Dr. Meyers' research focuses on the intersection of race and Black girlhood and womanhood, with a keen interest in educational dynamics within schools and community organizations. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Cultural Studies, with a certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and is dedicated to developing holistic educational approaches for Black students.

    Dr. Devjani (Juni) Banerjee-Stevens is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Chico State University. She also is a licensed psychologist and owner of Deer Park Counseling & Consulting. Juni is interested in how emotional literacy (i.e., accurately understanding, validating, and responding to our own and others’ emotions) facilitates processes that aim to dismantle oppressive systems. In short, Juni is committed to helping individuals, families, and communities heal from trauma, one relationship at a time.

    Fall 2023 ChicoFlex Workshop

    Join us on November 1st from 12:00-1:00 p.m. for a ChicoFlex Workshop in MLIB 045 or via Zoom. 

    Video Recording(opens in new window) | Promotional Graphic (JPG) 

  • 2022-2023 Forums
    Exploring Connections Between Writing and Storytelling for Scholarly Works and Presentations
    Led by Dr. Sam Siewert
    Monday, April 24: 1:30-3 (Part 1) via Zoom (Introduction of storytelling methods and application to scholarly work) 
    Monday, May 8: 1:30-3 (Part 2) via Zoom (Participant presentations) 

    The goals of this two-part workshop are to explore learning and teaching methods that use storytelling approaches for research proposals and manuscripts used in scholarly work. Participants are asked to use storytelling to write or re-write an existing proposal or academic paper themselves, practice and improve, and then create materials to help students learn how to use these methods.  The methods can be used for classes with projects that involve bringing research into the classroom or specific development projects, for graduate student thesis mentoring, and/or general proposal and paper writing in academia. 

    Storytelling can help simplify the presentation of complex results, assist with presentations to non-experts, and ideally leads to greater reader engagement, understanding, and improved recall of scholarly content. The overall goal is to have participants experience improvements with storytelling methods first-hand by writing and presenting storytelling content from their area of expertise to colleagues and non-experts. 

    ChatGPT
    March 24 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. via Zoom(opens in new window)

    Join us as we share some questions and concerns in relation to the impact of AI in our classes, while also considering the possibilities it can offer for our pedagogy. 

    We encourage you to listen to the FDEV Podcast(opens in new window) on AI in Academia ahead of the forum. View the forum schedule (Google Doc) for an outline of topics and discussion questions.

    ChatGPT Resources (Google Doc) | Video Recording(opens in new window)

    FDEV Forums: ChatGPT - Copyright and Artificial Intelligence(opens in new window) (video)  

    Articles and resources: Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence (PDF)Zarya of the Dawn (Registration # VAu001480196) (PDF)Zarya Of the Dawn by Kristina Kashtanova(opens in new window) 
    Classroom Policies for AI-Generative Tools (Google Doc)

    Reignite your Passion- Working with Graduate Students and Faculty
    October 28th from 12- 1:30 p.m. in Colusa 116 and via  Zoom(opens in new window) (hosted by the Office of Graduate Studies) 

    Join us for a great opportunity to network, share ideas, and get inspired at this drop-in event. You are welcome to join us in-person or on Zoom.  No need to have a graduate program of your own! There are many ways you can jump in and start or advance your experience as a Graduate Faculty member. And we want to help you succeed.

    Bring your lunch (we’ll have cookies and drinks) and connect with other faculty while learning how you can be a part of our growing community of Graduate Faculty at Chico State.

    Sharing your Community Engagement, a High Impact Practice
    Friday, October 7th, 10:30 - 12:00 p.m., via  Zoom(opens in new window)

    Join us for an exploration of our public-facing community engagement and public service database,  Collaboratory(opens in new window). Ann Schulte, Director of the  Office of Civic Engagement(opens in new window), will help you to discover all the ways that you can use Collaboratory to share this High Impact Practice (HIP) with students, potential partners, tenure committees, or donors.

    Participants will create a profile page in Collaboratory and enter an activity into the database as part of the forum

    Video Recording(opens in new window) | Google Slides (Google Slide)

    RTP Forum
    Tuesday, September 6th, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., via Zoom

    Join the offices of Faculty Development and Academic Personnel for a conversation about Retention, Tenure, and Promotion! The workshop will cover the following topics:

    Dossier Writing Workshop
    Tuesday, September 6th, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., MLIB 459 or via Zoom

    After the RTP forum, join us for a dossier writing workshop in MLIB 459 or via Zoom , from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The faculty Development Director and the faculty mentors will be available for help! This time together can be used to work on writing your dossier (individually or in groups), brainstorm ideas to make a convincing case in the dossier, ask for feedback on your dossier, see examples of successful dossiers, etc.

    Video Recording(opens in new window)| Google Slides (Google Slide)

  • 2021-2022 Forums

    Incorporating Information Literacy Learning Outcomes in Your Assignments
    (Friday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

    This forum will introduce the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and discuss what information literacy is and why it is important for our students. Attendees will break out to explore and discuss The Framework and its knowledge practices and dispositions, and will have time to update an assignment in order to incorporate one of the Frames into their curriculum. Attendees will also gain knowledge of resources from which they can obtain IL curriculum. Participants will be able to:
    • articulate The Framework and its knowledge practices and dispositions
    • update an assignment in order to incorporate one of the Frames into their curriculum.
    • utilize resources to incorporate information literacy in the curriculum

    Read full description (PDF)

    Video Recording(opens in new window)| Google Slides (Google Slide) | Handout(opens in new window)

    Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities
    (Friday, March 25, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

    Join us for a conversation about interdisciplinary research opportunities! We will hear from faculty who are currently collaborating across Departments and Colleges on various research projects, we will discuss examples of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and we will look at possible funding opportunities for collaborative research projects!

    Video Recording(opens in new window) | Google Slides (Google Slide)

    So, the Students aren't Reading the Syllabus, Ah?
    (Friday, February 25, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 

    Join us for a conversation about this thorny issue! We will explore potential issues related to traditional syllabi, brainstorm solutions for creating syllabi that are more engaging and easier to navigate, and we will share examples of visual course maps!

    Video Recording(opens in new window) | Google Slides (Google Slide)

    Lecturer Resources and Support
    (Friday, October 29th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 

    Join us for a conversation about lecturers support with the Lecturer Council(opens in new window), California Faculty Association(opens in new window) (CFA), the Office of Academic Personnel(opens in new window) (OAPL), the Technology and Learning Program(opens in new window) (TLP), and the Office of Faculty Development(opens in new window) (FDEV).

    This is a chance to explore and get help navigating the many resources available to lecturers on campus!

    Video Recording(opens in new window) | Google Slides (Google Slide) |  Infographic (PDF) 

    Lantis Award
    (Friday, September 17th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

    Join us for a conversation about the  Lantis Award(opens in new window) application process and evaluation criteria, and come listen to past Lantis Award winners Eric Bartelink, Chiara Ferrari, Susan Roll, and Monica So.

    Video recording(opens in new window) | Google Slides (Google Slide)

    Retention, Tenure, and Promotion
    (Friday, September 3rd, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
    The  Office of Faculty Development(opens in new window) will hold a Friday Forum focused on the process of  Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP)(opens in new window)

    The forum is scheduled for  Friday, September 3rd  from noon to 2:00 p.m., and is open to all campus community.

    Agenda

    • 12:00 p.m. - Introduction to the Retention, Tenure, and Promotion Process - video recording(opens in new window)
      Daniel Grassian, Vice Provost for Academic Programs
    • 12:15 p.m. - RTP deadlines and instructions on the electronic process for 2021-2022 – video recording(opens in new window)
      Office of Academic Personnel (Brian Oppy, Robin Yant, and Denise Hardy)
    • 12:45 p.m. - Break
    • 12:50 p.m. - Q&A with Deans, Department Chairs, and RTP Committee Chairs – video recording(opens in new window)
      A discussion about successful strategies and what makes a strong narrative in the dossier.
    • 1:20 p.m. - Q&A with newly tenured faculty – video recording(opens in new window)
      A discussion about the RTP experience, and some helpful advice.
    • 1:50 p.m. - Wrap-up and closing remarks
      Chiara Ferrari, Faculty Development Director
  • 2020-2021 Forums

    Vote Like Your Community Depends On It!
    (Friday, September 18 th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
    The Office of Faculty Development and the Office or Civic Engagement are partnering to offer a Friday Forum focusing on educating students on the importance to participate in both national and local politics through voting.  

    In this session, participating faculty will develop ideas to educate their students about how their vote has impact at every level of government. In November’s election, students should be prepared to think about how each item on their ballot may impact policy in their major or profession or around issues that are important to them.   

    A panel of faculty members will share how they educate students to think about how they can vote to shape policy at several levels. Participants will engage in discussions about examples in their own discipline and will develop ideas for sharing this content with their students in their fall class. 

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    Chico Affordable Learning Solutions (CAL$)
    (Friday, October 9 th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
    Chico Affordable Learning Solutions(opens in new window) (CAL$) provides resources to faculty regarding affordable course materials, including how to find and adopt quality zero-cost or low-cost textbooks and other materials, or design one’s own Open Educational Resources (OERs).  This Friday Forum will describe Chico State’s efforts so far, introduce some keywords and concepts behind OER, and then offer time to explore some of the more popular OER repositories to look for class resources and materials.

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    Living Room Conversations
    (Friday, October 23 rd, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
    The November 3rd election has created challenges for class discussion, but also opportunities to have meaningful conversations. Given the complex and controversial nature of the election and American politics, though, these conversations are not always easy to manage and moderate.

    Sue Peterson, Chico State Speech and Debate Coach, will talk with faculty about how these conversations might be helpful for students before and after the November 3rd election through the Living Room Conversations model.

    Living Room Conversations(opens in new window) is an organization that offers a simple, sociable and structured way to practice communicating across differences while building understanding and relationships. Typically, 4-6 people meet in person or by video call for 60-90 minutes to listen to and be heard by others on one of our nearly 100 topics. Rather than debating or convincing others, we take turns talking to share, learn, and be curious. The format transfers well into a small group activity in the classroom.

    Forum Recording(opens in new window)

    How to Prepare for a Class Peer Evaluation
    (Friday, October 30 th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
    Peer evaluation of teaching can be a stressful process, especially now, in a fully virtual environment. A panel of faculty will answer questions about ways to prepare for a peer evaluation, and information will be shared about FPPP guidelines(opens in new window), best practices in peer evaluation of teaching, and resources available.

    Forum Recording(opens in new window)

    Faculty Grades and Equity Dashboard
    (Wednesday, December 2 nd, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
    This forum will explore the new Faculty Grades and Equity Gaps Dashboard(opens in new window)— its purpose and functions - as well as the resources available to begin to address the complex challenge of closing equity gaps in course grades.

    Forum Recording(opens in new window)

    Podcasting for Learning & Teaching
    (Friday, December 4 th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
    A panel of faculty will share their experience with podcasts, discuss tips and best practices, and offer ideas on how you could use podcasts in your classes.

    Forum Recording(opens in new window) | Forum Slides (Google Slide)

    How to Showcase Evidence of Teaching Excellence
    (Friday, January 29 th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
    Join us to discuss examples of teaching excellence and how to showcase them in a class peer evaluation and in the RTP dossier. Faculty from different Colleges will guide us through their actual class evaluation experience and will share concrete evidence of teaching excellence  from their dossiers.

    Forum Recording(opens in new window)

    Open Access
    (Friday, February 12 th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
    Chico State librarians will discuss research and resources at CSU, Chico. A few things we will cover in this forum:

    • Explore what Open Access means for our academic community.
    • The  Elsevier APC Waiver Agreement(opens in new window) with the CSU system, and how you can take advantage of an opportunity to expand access and visibility to your published articles for no additional fees. 
    • Details of Chico’s Open Access Institutional Repository, ScholarWorks(opens in new window)
    • Resources from the library to aid additional exploration.
    • Feedback and stories from you on Open Access relating to your scholarship and discipline.

    More information about this Friday Forum can be found in this week's Tuesday Tip!

    Forum Recording(opens in new window) | Forum Slides (Google Slide)

    Student Engagement Challenge
    (Friday, March 26 th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
    Join the FDEV Faculty Fellows to discuss the Student Engagement Challenge. Share your experience and let us know how your students responded to the challenge!

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    How to Approach Service Strategically
    (Friday, April 16 th, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
    Join us for a discussion on how to approach service strategically and how to write a compelling narrative in your dossier about service.  

    The forum will cover the following topics:  

    1. Overview of service, what is it? What’s its purpose? (Introductory remarks by Provost Debra Larson)  
    2. Levels and opportunities for service: Department, College, University, CSU-wide, community, discipline  
    3. University committees (presentation by the Academic Senate)  
    4. How to approach service strategically  
    5. How to speak about service in the dossier

      Forum Recording(opens in new window) | Forum Slides (Google Slide)

    ChicoFlex Pilot
    (Friday, April 30 th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
    Join us for a conversation about the ChicoFlex model and a chance to hear from faculty members who are participating in the ChicoFlex spring pilot. The forum will cover the following topics, and more!

    • Technology Management 
    • Class Management
    • Use of Space
    • Student Engagement 
    • Preparation & Workload

    Forum Recording(opens in new window) | Forum Slides (Google Slide)