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Miami University

A brief description of each of Miami's FLCs since 1979

Participants engage in scholarly teaching and the scholarship of teaching
Community members participate actively in the Lilly Conference on College Teaching and present their work to the campus and at a national teaching conference
Criteria for selection include commitment to quality teaching, level of interest in and commitment to participation in activities of the community, need, openness to new ideas, potential for contributions to the community, and plans for use of the award year
Participation needs approval of applicant's department chair
Appropriate committees select participants
Faculty facilitators receive one-course release time (or equivalent funds) or the same professional expenses as members of the FLC or both, and facilitators in administrative units receive the same professional expenses as the members of the FLC
For an Application Form and/or additional information, visit the Communities page of the CELT website or call Milt Cox at 9-9266. To receive an Application Form in RTF or hard copy, e-mail Alicia Miller at mille226@muohio.edu
Complete your application on the Word document and email return to Alicia Miller at mille226@muohio.edu). Print out the signature page and return the hard copy to Milt Cox, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, Langstroth Cottage.

Cohort-Based FLCs

Alumni Teaching Scholars for Early-Career Faculty (30 FLCs, 1979-09)

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8-12 faculty per year
developing a teaching project in a focus course
working with colleagues, an experienced faculty mentor, and a student associate
release time from one course for one semester or $2100 in professional expenses
up to $200 for each individual's teaching project
eligibility: tenure track-faculty at the rank of assistant professor or above in their 2nd through 5th years at Miami
facilitated by the FLC Program Director for 30 years

Senior Faculty for Teaching Excellence (11 FLCs, 1991-02)

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8-11 faculty per year
for mid-career and senior faculty who have been teaching at Miami for at least 7 years
working with experienced colleagues, a student associate, and a faculty partner in the community
release time from teaching for one course for one semester
up to $500 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
facilitated by a graduate of the junior faculty FLC who is in the School of Interdisciplinary Studies

Department Chairs Community Enhancing Leadership and Productive Change (3 FLCs, 2002-03, 2005-07)

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exchanging information and documenting the collective wisdom and ¯best practices” of participants
providing a support system for academic leaders
introducing participants to possibilities for leading colleagues in the enhancement of teaching, scholarship, and service
developing and implementing individualized leadership development plans
up to $500 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
approval of dean required
facilitated by a graduate of 3 FLCs who is chair of Communication

Graduate Students Learning Community for Preparing Future Faculty (2 FLCs, 2002-04)

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7 graduate students
investigating aspects of teaching and learning and the multiple roles of faculty and how roles are affected by institutional context
an introduction to SoTL
attendance at the Lilly Conference
working with a mentor to explore differences among campuses and institutions
for doctoral students considering an academic career
up to $200 for each individual's teaching project
cosponsored with the Graduate School
facilitated by a graduate of the junior faculty FLC who is PFF director in the department of psychology

Faculty Learning Community on the Role of Part-Time Faculty (2 FLCs, 2007-09)

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8-12 faculty per year
take a pro-active role on issues related to the position of part-time faculty
pursue scholarly approach
undertake one or more projects ranging from the pedagogical to activity designed to respond to a real or perceived lack of inclusivity
for full or part-time faculty member
up to $300 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
facilitated by a part-time faculty member.

Part-Time Faculty Minority Mentoring Program

8-12 faculty
provide regional minority instructors and future possible minority part-time instructors with a forum for in-depth pedapgogical study
up to $500 in profesional expenses for each participant
facilitated by a former Alumni Teaching Scholar FLC member.

Topic-Based FLCs

Department and Divisional FLCs Developing Teaching Portfolios (16 FLCs, 1993-96)

8-10 per department FLC
each department creates an FLC representing different sub-disciplines and ranks
this FLC develops a plan to pilot development and use of portfolios and each member develops a portfolio
department FLC leaders form a university-wide FLC
participating departments receive $5000 over two or three years
departments involve outside consultants in their discipline
facilitated by the team leader in each department (19/23 were graduates of FLCs); the FLC of department leaders facilitated by the FLC program director

Using Difference to Enhance Learning (4 FLCs, 1997-2001)

6-8 faculty
investigating, designing, and implementing ways to use difference and similarity to enhance teaching and student learning
understanding ourselves, our students, our curriculum, pedagogies, and behaviors that create an inclusive classroom culture
up to $1500 for professional expenses related to using difference in teaching and learning
facilitated by a faculty member in Communication experienced in diversity issues and conflict resolution

Using Cooperative Learning to Enhance Teaching (1 FLC, 1999-2000)

8 faculty
investigating, planning, and implementing ways to use cooperative learning to enhance student learning (for example, making learning student-centered and self-directed)
learning how to assess the results of cooperative efforts
up to $1500 for professional expenses related to enhancing cooperative learning
facilitated by a graduate of 2 FLCs who, as a result, has nationally recognized experience and publications in cooperative learning

Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning (3 FLCs, 2000-03)

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6-9 faculty, 2 staff
investigating the effectiveness of integrating technology into courses to enhance learning, then developing, implementing, and assessing its use
up to $1500 support for expenses related to the integration of technology into teaching, learning, and classrooms
supported by the Learning Technologies Enriched Program
cosponsored with the Learning Technologies Enrichment Program
facilitated by a graduate of the senior faculty FLC who is Director of Faculty Development in Learning Technologies

Problem-Based Learning (2 FLCs, 2000-02)

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7-9 faculty
investigating, planning, and implementing ways to use problem-based learning to enhance teaching and student learning (for example, making learning student-centered and self-directed)
having problems form the organizing focus and stimulus for learning
up to $1500 for professional expenses related to enhancing problem-based learning
facilitated by the former facilitator of the cooperative learning FLC

Team Teaching (1 FLC, 2000-01)

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6 faculty
investigating, designing, and implementing team teaching for courses
applications for membership by faculty teams
up to $1500 per person for professional expenses related to team teaching or for release time to enable departments to establish team-taught courses
facilitated by a graduate of the junior faculty FLC scheduled to team teach

Ethics Across the Honors Curriculum (1 FLC, spring 2002)

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9 faculty
investigating and discussing agreed-upon texts in ethical theory, practical ethics, cognitive moral development, and how to develop and use case studies for raising moral issues in the classroom
developing an honors course in each participant's discipline that contains significant ethical inquiry
course to be offered three times over a 5-year period
one-course release time
cosponsored with University Honors Program
facilitated by a faculty associate in the University Honors Program who has expertise in ethics

U.S. Cultures Course Development (1 FLC, 2002 spring, fall, 2003 spring)

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9 faculty
investigating, discussing, and designing a new course that will fulfill the new U.S. Cultures requirement of the Miami Plan for Liberal Education
up to $1,200 per person for related professional expenses
new course offered at least 3 times over a 5-year period
development of a course portfolio
cosponsored with the Office of Liberal Education
facilitated by a graduate of the Junior Faculty FLC who has expertise in diversity

Miami Plan (General Education) Departmental Assessment (1 FLC, 2002-03)

7 faculty
developing department-wide assessment strategies, plans, procedures, and instruments based on Miami Plan liberal education goals
using assessment results to improve student learning in Miami Plan courses
up to $1,000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
individuals or teams apply
cosponsored with the Office of Liberal Education
facilitated by the Coordinator of Assessment in Liberal Education

Miami Plan (General Education) Assessment and the Scholarship of Teaching (1 FLC, 2003-04)

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15 faculty
learn about the Multi-Tiered Model of Assessment and how to use it in course assessments
develop and carry out assessments for Miami Plan courses
use assessments as the basis of a scholarly publication
rubric approaches to critical thinking welcomed
up to $1,000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
cosponsored with the Office of Liberal Education
facilitated by the Coordinator of Assessment in Liberal Education

Community Connecting Humanities Disciplines and Digital Technology (1 FLC, 2002-03)

7 faculty, 3 library staff
connecting library personnel in digital technologies with faculty in humanities programs to design a core framework and concepts for a series of Humanities courses to be offered to first-year students
courses that explore the relationships between humanities disciplines and digital technologies
courses team-taught by faculty and library personnel
up to $1,000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
supported by a grant from the Ohio Learning Network
cosponsored with the Learning Technologies Enrichment Program
facilitated by a graduate of the Senior Faculty FLC who is Director of Faculty Development in Learning Technologies and by a faculty member in English

Using Small Groups to Enhance Teaching and Learning (2 FLCs, 2002-03, 08-09)

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7 faculty
investigating, planning, implementing, and assessing small-group learning
having small groups form the organizing focus and stimulus for learning
problem-based, cooperative, collaborative, and team learning
up to $1,000 for professional expenses related to enhancing small-group learning
facilitated by the facilitator of the PBL FLC

Teaching Writing-Enriched Courses (2 FLCs, 2002-04)

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4-7 faculty, 3 Writing Center staff
investigating, discussing, designing, and teaching a course in which each participant increases the amount, quality, and educational value of the writing students do without creating an unmanageable paper load
up to $1,000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
first time: for a course with 30 or fewer students in spring 2003; second time: for courses of any size
cosponsored with the Center for Writing Excellence
facilitated by a graduate of the Senior Faculty FLC who is Director of the Center for Writing Excellence

Faculty Learning Community on Revising the American Studies Curriculum (1 FLC, 2003 spring, fall)

9 faculty, 1 staff
rethinking the American Studies curriculum
series of 9 seminars in 3 thematic units
3 distinguished visiting scholars lead discussions
site visits
developing courses
$1,700 per person for summer support
supported by NEH Grant
cosponsored with the American Studies Program
facilitated by the Director of American Studies Program

Integrating the Arts and the Curriculum (1 FLC, 2003 spring, fall and 2004 spring, fall)

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10 faculty
participating as spokesperson for your discipline
classroom exchange that centralizes the arts
designing a course module that connects to the arts
developing a common vocabulary
creating a resource guide
up to $1,000 for professional development and expenses
cosponsored with the Division of Fine Arts
facilitated by the assistant to the Dean of Fine Arts

Re-Envisioning American Studies: Civic Engagement, Digital Media, and Public Culture (1 FLC 2003-04)

13 faculty, 1 dean, 1 professional staff
This community is seeking to articulate a curriculum that examines the diversity of American culture while also examining the conceptions of civic engagement and digital media in transforming definitions of the public.
Through internships, community partnerships, and hands-on experience, this FLC will encourage civic engagement, public service, and social stewardship.
up to $500 for faculty participants for professional expenses
cosponsored with the American Studies Program
facilitated by the Director of American Studies Program

Building Team Teaching into a New Journalism Program (1 FLC 2003-04)

6 faculty plus director of the new program
This community will prepare 6 faculty from 2 different departments to team-teach courses in Miami's new Journalism program.
for 3 team-teaching pairs for 3 courses, each pair consisting of one faculty member from English, one from Mass Communication
up to $500 per participant for professional expenses
facilitated by the director of the new Journalism Program
cosponsored with the Departments of English and Mass Communication

Enhancing Diversity Across the Education and Allied Professions Curriculum (2 FLCs 2003-05)

15 faculty
This community will enhance how diversity is represented across the curriculum for students in the School of Education and Allied Professions by bringing together faculty from various licensure programs and other academic divisions.
Up to $1,000 per participant for professional expenses
design new courses to fill existing voids
develop a dialogue with local school personnel
cosponsored with the division of Education and Allied Professions
facilitated by a special assistant to the dean

Academic Service-Learning Pedagogy to Enhance Learning and Civic Engagement (1 FLC Spring, Fall 2004)

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6 faculty the first year
investigate, develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of academic service learning (ASL)
up to $1,000 to support efforts in incorporating ASL into an existing or newly developed course
co-facilitated by a CELT faculty teaching associate who is a graduate of 2 FLCs and by the Director of Service Learning and Civic Engagement

Enhancing Living Learning Communities (1 FLC, 2004-05)

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8-10 faculty and Students Affairs administrators
exploring the curricular and co-curricular dimensions of student living learning communities (LLCs)
up to $300 for professional development or related expenses and the opportunity to present at a national conference with other FLC members
co-facilitated by Melody Barton, CELT, and Michele Welkener, coordinator for Living Learning Communities

Bringing Knowledge Closer Through Web Interactivity (1 FLC, 2004-05)

by invitation only
using technology to achieve specific pedagogical purposes
examining and developing new materials about the effects of images on teaching, visual literacy, and game theory in relation to pedagogy
facilitated by Laura Mandell, English

FLC of the Center for Community Engagement in Over-the-Rhine (1 FLC, 2004-05)

by invitation only
investigating community, democracy, racial rights, and social justice, especially as it applies to the Over-the-Rhine area
participating in reading groups, developing an integrated curricular program as well as topics for research based upon content area of interest
publishing papers on the Center's website, and leading public discussions at the Center
up to $800 for professional development or related expenses
facilitated by Tom Dutton, Architecture

Improving International Business Education: Pacific Rim (1 FLC, 2004-05)

up to 7 faculty members in the School of Business
investigating, discussing, designing, and implementing international content modules in a traditional business course and developing or more content modules
participating in a two week study tour of China, Japan, and Korea
one course release time during the academic year
facilitated by Mark McBride, Economics, and Kevin McNeilly, Marketing

Improving International Business Education: Latin & South America (1 FLC, 2005-06)

up to 7 faculty members in the School of Business
investigating, discussing, designing, and implementing international content modules in a traditional business course and developing or more content modules
participating in a two week study tour
one course release time during the academic year
eligibility: by invitation
co-facilitated by Mark McBride, Economics, and Kevin McNeilly, Marketing

Information Literacy Within and Across Disciplines (1 FLC, 2004-05)

collaborating among librarians and faculty across several disciplines to discuss concepts and applications for integration of information literacy into the curriculum
exploring the philosophy and theories of information literacy and the concept of "information citizens"
designing discipline-specific infusion of information literacy concepts into courses
up to $1,000 professional development or related expenses
facilitated by Cindy Mader, Assistant Head Science Librarian, and Michael Howser, Information Services Librarian

Improving Student Research Fluency Within Foundation Courses (1 FLC, 2005-06)

discussing research and information needs within Miami Plan foundation courses
exploring the philosophy and theories of information literacy/fluency
developing direct applications for improving the quality of student research in foundation level courses
up to $1,000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
eligibility: Full time tenure-track faculty and librarians at assistant rank or above
co-facilitated by Cindy Mader and Michael Howser, King Library

Investigating Electronic Portfolios: A Pilot Across Disciplines (1 FLC, 2004-05)

exploring and implementing student electronic portfolios in a project focus course
assessing the results of the investigation, design, and implementation of the project
up to $1,000 for professional expenses
facilitated by Sumit Sircar, Armstrong Distinguished Professor of Communication Technology and Management; Director, Center for Innovation in Communications and Information Technology (CICIT)

Implementing Electronic Portfolios (1 FLC, 2005-06)

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implementing student electronic portfolios in focus courses
assessing student learning and the effective uses of the electronic portfolio
up to $1000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
eligibility: any full-time tenured or tenure track faculty member
facilitated by Sumit Sircar, Armstrong Distinguished Professor of Communication Technology and Management; Director, Center for Innovation in Communications and Information Technology (CICIT)

Disability Studies: Understanding Diversity Across the Academy and in Society (1 FLC, 2005-06)

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developing a Disabilities Studies program to understand and addresses disability
implementing Universal Design for Learning in courses taught
exploring guidelines needed to determine how a course qualifies as part of disability studies and what faculty expertise is needed to teach the courses
attend and present at the national conference of the Society for Disability Studies
eligibility: any full time tenured or tenure-track faculty
facilitated by Kathy McMahon Klosterman, Educational Psychology

Faculty Learning Community to Study and Implement Teaching and Learning Techniques Based on Recent Developments in Brain Research (2 FLCs, 2005-07)

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study teaching and learning techniques which are based on research into brain functioning during the learning process
incorporate certain of those techniques into participants’ teaching and their students’ learning
report on the experience and outcomes
up to $500 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
eligibility: all full time and part-time faculty at Miami University Hamilton and Middletown Campuses
facilitated in 2005-06 by Ed Lambert, Educational Leadership, Middletown, Muriel Blaisdell, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Ann MacKenzie, Teacher Education; in 2006-07 by Alan Cady, Zoology, Middletown and Donna Scarborough, Speech Pathology and Audiology

Faculty Learning Community Exploring the Silk Road (1 FLC, 2005-06)

Development of over 20 new courses that integrate Russian and Eurasian studies, East Asian Studies and Middle Eastern studies.
Provide participants with a forum for discussion and development of strategies and tools to facilitate inclusion on campus, both in and outside the classroom.
Provide a context for Miami faculty to collaborate with each other to raise awareness and understanding of Central Asia at Miami University.
Summer trip to walk the Silk Road.
eligibility: by invitation only.
co-facilitated by Stephen Nimis, College of Arts and Science and Yildirim Dilek, Geology

Faculty Learning Community for Understanding and Developing an Inclusive Campus Climate (3 FLCs, Spring 2006-08, 2008-09)

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provide participants with a forum for discussion and development of strategies and tools to facilitate inclusion on campus, both in and outside the classroom.
improve cultural competency
up to $500 per semester for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
eligibility: full-time faculty, staff, administrators, and graduate students who hold a teaching or research assistantship.
facilitated by Ronald Scott, Communication

Improving Student Research Fluency (2 FLCs, 2006-08)

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discussing research and information needs
exploring the philosophy and theories of information literacy/fluency
developing direct applications for improving the quality of student research
up to $1,000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
eligibility: Full time tenure-track faculty and librarians at assistant rank or above
co-facilitated in 2006-07 by Cindy Mader and Michael Howser, King Library; in 2007-08 by Michael Howser, King Library and Eric Resnis, Science Libraries

Faculty Learning Community on Interdisciplinary Learning of the Sciences (1 FLC, 2006-07)

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Offers the opportunity for collaborations between science and non-science faculty aimed at developing strategies for integrative and interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship.
up to $1000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
eligibility: All full-time and part-time faculty at Miami University Oxford, Hamilton, and Middletown campuses
facilitated by Joyce Fernandes, Zoology

Faculty Learning Community Engaging Learner-Centered Teaching and Advocating The Learning Paradigm (2 FLCs, 2006-08)

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Read and discuss the literature on active learning and related outcomes of the Barr and Tagg Learning Paradigm.
Engage and assess active learning approaches for their courses and lead campus-wide discussions and advocate active learning.
up to $1000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
eligibility: All full-time and part-time faculty at Miami University Oxford, Hamilton, and Middletown campuses
facilitated in 2006-07 by Muriel Blaisdell, Interdisciplinary Studies; in 2007-08 by Terri Barr, Marketing

Faculty Learning Community to Accentuate Performance in Student-Centered Learning (1 FLC, 2007-08)

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collaborate and share ideas from various disciplines on performance teaching
read and discuss literature on aspects of performance in a student-centered learning environment
up to $1000 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
for all full and part-time faculty at all Miami campuses
facilitated by Andrea Ridilla

Faculty Learning Community on Enhancing Academic Success of Under-Represented Student Groups in STEM Disciplines (2 FLCs, 2007-09)

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develop strategies for academic success of under-represented student groups
provide opportunities for conversations among STEM faculty across departments
foster an awareness of national dialogs on matters of student retention and academic success
for all full and part-time faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants in STEM disciplines
up to $1000 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
co- facilitated by Joyce Fernandes, Zoology and Jerry Sarquis, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Faculty Learning Community on the Integration of Pedagogy & Technology in the Classroom (1 FLC, 2007-08)

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explore the intersection of pedagogy and technology in the classroom
study a variety of technologies and critically reflect on how they might enhance the teaching and learning experience
undertake a project where they explore an innovative way to address a classroom issue through the integration of technology
for all full and part-time faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants
up to $500 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
supported by a grant from the Ohio Learning Network
co- facilitated by Ed Lambert, Educational Leadership, Andrea Han, Computer Technology, Middletown, and Brenda Boyd, Advanced Learning Technologies

Faculty Learning Community: Engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) (2 FLCs, 2008, 2009)

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read and discuss the literature on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
identify relevant research and design a study which will address their question regarding the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
survey various methods and literatures to study the teaching and learning process
for all faculty with at least 50% instructional responsibility at any of the campuses
up to $1000 per person for professional expenses relating to teaching and learning
co- facilitated by Catherine Bishop-Clark, Computer and Information Technology, Middletown and Beth Dietz Uhler, Psychology, Middletown

Faculty Learning Community: Using Second Life and Virtual Worlds for Teaching and Learning (1 FLC, 2008)

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participate in an exploration into the use, design, and implementation of Second Life and Virtual Worlds for formal and informal teaching and learning
contribute to the dialogue about the effective use of these environments for teaching and learning
create a module integrating virtual worlds in a class for fall semester and to assess resulting student learning
for all full and part-time faculty and librarians
up to $1000 for per person for professional expenses related to research, development, and implementation of a Second Life or a Virtual World tool to enhance teaching and learning
co- facilitated by William Brinkman, Computer Science and Systems Analysis and Michele Dickey, Educational Psychology

Faculty Learning Community for Improving Student Research Literacy (2 FLCs, 2007-09)

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discussing research and information needs
exploring the philosophy and theories of information literacy/fluency
developing direct applications for improving the quality of student research
up to $1,000 for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
eligibility: Full time tenure-track faculty and librarians at assistant rank or above
facilitated in 2008-09 by Eric Resnis, Science Libraries

Faculty Learning Community: Exploring Opportunities for Service-Learning and Community Engagement (1 FLC, 2008-09)

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investigate, develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of academic service learning (ASL)
consider, discuss the role of ASL in higher education; the principles of good practice; benefits for students; and developmental considerations for students and community partners.
up to $500 to support efforts in incorporating ASL into an existing or newly developed course
facilitated by the Director of Community Engagement and Service

Faculty Learning Community: Developing Collaborative and Engaging Online Learning Experiences (1 FLC, 2008-09)

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create collaborative and engaging online learning experiences.
research and discuss best practices relating to online teaching and learning.
create an online learning experience to be utilized in a face-to-face course
for all full and part-time faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants
up to $500 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
facilitated by Brenda Boyd, Advanced Learning Technologies

Faculty Learning Community: Cultivating Intellectual Curiosity in the College Experience (1 FLC, 2008-09)

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consider the current state of intellectual curiosity in university life
strives to create curiosity-inspired learning experiences for students
for all full and part-time faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants
up to $1,000 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
facilitated by Tom Kopp, Teacher Education

Faculty Learning Community Using Quantitative Literacy to Enhance Learning (1 FLC, 2008-09)

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investigate and discuss quantitative approaches to course subject matter, design, and teaching
enhance the amount, quality, and educational value of quantitative approaches/elements
for all fulltime tenured or tenure-track faculty
up to $1,000 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
co-facilitated by James Kiper, Computer Science and Systems Analysis, and John Bailer, Mathematics and Statistics

"Bachelor of Integrative Studies" Faculty Learning Community, Middletown & Hamilton Campuses (1 FLC, 2008-09; By Invitation Only)

Hamilton and Middletown faculty will work together in this interactive yearlong FLC to develop specific seminars that are the core of the BIS degree
form connections between the seminars to construct an integrated learning pathway for BIS students
for all faculty who teach BIS seminars
up to $1,000 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
co-facilitated by Michael Hieber, Art & Transfer and Articulation Advisor; Carolyn Haynes, Honors; and Ellenmarie Wahlrab, English & Coordinator of Curriculum Development

Faculty Learning Community for Teaching Latin America: Diversity and Engagement (1 FLC, 2008-09)

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15 members
Enhance faculty ability to teach about diversity in the context of 35 diverse nations that make up Latin America, and Latin Americans in the U.S.
Build a more cohesive educational program and teaching approach among Miami courses related to Latin America, the Caribbean and Latinos/as in the U.S.
Facilitate a sense of belonging and shared mission among faculty from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
co-facilitated by Shelly Bromberg, Spanish and Portuguese; and Susan Paulson, Anthropology & Latin American Studies

Faculty Learning Community for Using Smart Phone Technology to Enhance Learning (1 FLC, 2009)

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Evaluate current needs of student learning
Investigate approaches taken by other universities
Implement iPhone and iTouch platform technology
up to $370 per person for professional expenses related to teaching and learning
co-facilitated by A. John Bailer, Mathematics and Statistics; Richard Campbell, Journalism; and James Kiper, Computer Science and Software Engineering

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