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September 2022 Tuesday Tips
7th September, 2022
Dear faculty,
ah, what a day yesterday was! Between the excitement of the RTP discussions and Labor Day, my week got all confused, so here you are getting a Tuesday Tip on a Wednesday! Way to spice up FDEV!
I am happy to share resources from yesterday's RTP forum, so if you missed it, you can access all information asynchronously.
RTP Forum slides (the last two slides offer resources and dossier samples you can access and explore)
(both resources are posted in the Friday Forum page(opens in new window))
I also want to take this opportunity to share a great video(opens in new window) (Passcode: 2M1!kV5k) that Director of Civic Engagement Dr. Ann Schulte put together to show how the Collaboratory: Community Engagement Database(opens in new window) can be used to enhance your dossier.
We will be offering a Friday Forum in the near future about all the possibilities Collaboratory offers, so stay tuned for that announcement!
I truly hope the forum was useful, and please remember that the Office of Faculty Development(opens in new window) is always open to help you in the tenure, retention, and promotion journey!
Chiara Ferrari, Ph.D.
19th September, 2022
Dear faculty,
In an attempt to continue supporting efforts towards climate change and resilience, we are partnering this year with Jennifer Rotnem, Director of Energy & Sustainability, to approach these conversations from different and more diverse perspectives. Leading these efforts and conversations is once again Dr. Mark Stemen, who has been a tireless champion in advancing timely and challenging discussions about climate change and environmental justice. Mark is serving as Sustainability and Climate Change Faculty Fellow, collaborating with both our units.
On behalf of this team, I want to share three main updates:
- A number of resources are available to you on the Teaching Climate Change & Resilience Page(opens in new window). Here you can access books, resources on curriculum design and instruction, and be informed about upcoming events.
- Speaking of events! Mark your calendars for Dr. Britt Wray’s visit on October 13th, 6:00 p.m at ARTS Recital Hall(opens in new window). Dr. Britt Wray is a Human and Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, and her expertise includes studying the impact of climate change on mental health, especially on the younger generations. She is the author of Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Crisis. She has recorded a video(opens in new window) for us that is available on the page linked above.
- Lastly, be on the lookout for announcements and communication about opportunities to come together to discuss sustainability and climate change. We look forward to having a dynamic group of faculty join us! If you are interested in participating in these conversations, please let us know!
We look forward to expanding awareness about sustainability across the campus!
20th September, 2022
Sent on behalf of Dr. A. Josephine Blagrave, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and READI Equity Fellow(opens in new window).
As we continue to improve access, equity and a sense of belonging for our students, and work to improve student retention, it is important to include our students with disabilities. Previous resources from FDEV include a teaching guide(opens in new window) and a podcast(opens in new window) on neurodiversity in higher education and the work Jaime Gunderson is engaging in with Universal Design for Learning(opens in new window). Helping our disabled and neurodivergent students, faculty and staff connect and engage with each other in shared community is important. Here are some new resources that are currently available or coming soon to improve connections and support.
Neurodiversity and Disability Symposium(opens in new window) (September 23, 2022): Formerly the Northern California Autism Symposium, this year’s keynotes include Steve Silberman(opens in new window) and Alycia Anderson(opens in new window).
Neurodiversity Student ClubChico State Neurodiverse club is established to support students who identify as neurodivergent and their allies, through networking, educational activities, and events. This student group will work with the Chico State Neurodiverse Task Force, to help improve student success and support for neurodivergent students at California State University, Chico. The purpose of this club is to allow all neurodiverse students and allies to engage in social activities that help build a sense of belonging and community. Additionally, this club will host group discussions on several topics within their college career and adult life. Outside the school, the club will engage in helping neurodiverse campus and community members by participating in several events throughout the year.
Chico Autism Spectrum Empowerment (CASE): open to all CSUC students who identify as being on the autism spectrum. “Let’s Talk About…” sessions are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month starting at 4:00pm. This semester’s topics include Career Preparation, Communicating with Faculty, Choosing a Major/Courses, ASD and Accommodations, etc. Additionally, each session will provide time for open discussion regarding topics of interest related to being on the autism spectrum. Students that are interested in getting more information can contact Terry Quinto at Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) 530 898-5959.
Wellcat Counseling Center(opens in new window), ADHD Support Group: Going through college with ADHD can be challenging at best! Learn how to work with your brain’s natural strengths and get support around its obstacles. This group is designed to be a comfortable space to unmask, share some skills, gain psychoeducation about ADHD, and have some comfort in a chaotic world. Feel free to bring lunch, fidgets, drinks, and wear comfortable clothing for floor sitting if you choose! Clients do not need a formal diagnosis to be eligible to participate in the support group. All genders and types of students are welcome.
Neurodiversity Task Force (Faculty & Staff): in Fall 2021, President Hutchinson established a Neurodiversity Taskforce to explore ways to raise awareness and acceptance and to better serve neurodivergent members of the campus community. This group continues to meet and partner with other programs on campus to improve supports, services and community for our neurodivergent students.
Neurodiversity and Disability Affinity Group (coming soon!)
29th September, 2022
Sent on behalf of Dr. Amy Magnus, Civic Engagement Faculty Fellow and Rural Partnerships Liaison, and the Office of Civic Engagement.
The upcoming election on November 8 is right around the corner! Now is an important time for our campus community to consider how to bring civic engagement into our classes. Below are several ideas for discussing the importance of registering and turning out to vote, for those eligible, in the upcoming election:
Connect Civic Engagement to Your Own Disciplines and Classes
Voting and other forms of civic engagement are cross-disciplinary! All of us are impacted by our elected leaders and issues on the ballot. While we may think of certain majors as being "more political" than others, all disciplines can connect civic engagement to their classes. For example, we can help students understand the impact of the election on the industries and careers they want to pursue. We can help them better understand how particular issues connect to what they are studying in class. In this way, specific examples can help students feel connected to the election (and civic engagement, more generally). It can help them understand the local and personal impacts that civic engagement can have, and it can also help them recognize their own responsibility in participating in voting. It is critical that we, as faculty, help our students recognize their connections to the politics of our time.
Use Multiple Modalities - and Multiple Times! - to Share Information about the Election
Students do well when provided information in different formats and modalities. Sharing information about the upcoming election, voter registration, etc. verbally during class and via email announcements, for example, can help solidify their role in the upcoming election and what they need to do to participate. It may also be helpful to break down this information in relevant chunks at opportune times (rather than providing all information at once that they will need to track over time). Please see below for information you can share with students as the election approaches.
Refer Students to the Office of Civic Engagement!
Importantly, we know you have a lot to manage as faculty. We do not expect you to be experts in all-things civic engagement, in addition to your other responsibilities. The Office of Civic Engagement (OCE)(opens in new window) is happy to help anyone in our community better understand how and why they should register to vote if eligible, how to ensure their vote counts, ways to create a voting plan, and how to find additional information about voting. There are also several upcoming events happening to help get students excited about voting (see below)! Please promote these events to your students and always feel free to refer students to OCE if they need additional support!
Please see below for relevant election-related information that you are encouraged to circulate to your students and learning communities throughout the next several weeks:
Election Day is November 8!
The Office of Civic Engagement (OCE) website(opens in new window) has important information and dates listed to make participating in the upcoming election as easy as possible. We are defending our championship title in the CA Ballot Bowl(opens in new window), a competition to register the most voters! Click here(opens in new window) for the voter registration link.
All California registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot about 29 days before the election. Everyone can track their ballot at ballottrax(opens in new window). If your vote-by-mail ballot is lost or destroyed, check with your county(opens in new window) for a replacement ballot or go to a Voter Assistance Center(opens in new window) in BMU 203 November 5-8.
Find detailed information about what’s on the November ballot at Easy Voter Guide(opens in new window) and the Butte County Voter Information Guide.(opens in new window)
Key Dates
- Monday, October 24: Last day to register online(opens in new window) to vote
- Monday, October 10 - Monday, November 7: Deliver ballots to the secure Ballot Box on the streetside of the BMU (or place in the US Mail)
- Saturday, November 5 - Tuesday, November 8: In-person voter registration for a conditional ballot or other voter assistance is available in BMU 203
Upcoming Civic Engagement Events
Campus Voter Film Series
- Wednesday, October 12: Local Voices: Your Vote Matters! video reveal, 5-6 pm, Colusa 100A, Snacks will be provided!
- Thursday, October 20: Documentary Screening: "Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice" screening 5-6:30 pm, SSC 150, Snacks will be provided!
Goater Registration: Join CAVE on Tuesday, October 18 between 11- 1 pm in Trinity Commons to pet a goat while you register to vote!