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Dear colleagues,
In my first e-mail to you as Faculty Development Director, I’ll share what this office provides to faculty. First off, this is your office and the programs we offer are tailored to your needs. Our mission is to deliver programming that enhances your professional lives as teachers and scholars. We team up with you to enrich the faculty experience so that you can provide world-class instruction to your students. All of the professional development programs are free and, in many cases, we pay you to participate.
What your FDEV office offers you
What you can offer your FDEV office
We’re stronger as a campus community when we leverage our expertise to help each other. I look forward to collaborating with you this year!
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Josh Trout, Ph.D.
Faculty Development Director
MLIB 458A
(530) 898-3094
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Looking for a way to engage students, particularly those who may feel isolated or disconnected? Want to be more approachable to your students? Some evidence suggests that learning students’ names can promote a more inclusive environment, build a sense of community in the classroom, and enhance both faculty-student and student-student interactions. It can be challenging, particularly in large classes, but our students are worth it and they will appreciate your effort in getting to know them as individuals. If you’re blessed with a photographic memory, delete this e-mail now. If name-face recognition is a challenge for you, here are a few tips to make it easier…
The most influential professors in my life knew my name and that felt important to me. In his book, What the Best College Teachers Do, Ken Bain emphasized the importance of engaging students and “provoking impassioned responses.” Learning your students’ names is one way to create that kind of learning environment.