|
 |
From left, Chris Mushrush,
Phyllis Feaster,Jodi Hallsten,
Suzanne Broderick, and Dean
Olson at The Instructional
Faculty Forum. | The College held the first in a series of open meetings of its instructional faculty on Wednesday, October 13 in the Bone Student Center.The forums are opportunities for nontenure-track faculty to interact with members of the Dean's office and other University officials, both to learn about new developments in the College and University and also to air concerns and offer suggestions. “We very much appreciate these kinds of meetings and Dean Olson’s openness and willingness to meet with us. They really improve the working relationship between instructional faculty and the leadership at the College,” said Sharon S. MacDonald, President of the ISU NTT Faculty Association and Instructor of History.
Read More...
|
|
 |
2004 College Outstanding
Service Award Winners;
from left: Dr. Susan Burt,
Dr. Mary Campbell, and
Dr. Cynthia Moore | Three faculty members have won the College Outstanding Service Award for their extraordinary service accomplishments. The College Council announced the selection of Dr. Susan Burt (English), Dr. Mary Campbell (Social Work), and Dr. Cynthia Moore (Biological Sciences) as the 2004 winners. According to Associate Dean Jonathan Rosenthal, "Faculty receiving the Outstanding Service Award have demonstrated remarkable service to the College and University, their professional and scholarly organizations, and, often, to the community. The College is very grateful to these individuals whose contributions not only make the University function well on a daily basis but also have had significant impact in some extraordinary ways."
Read More...
|
|
 |
Technology Consultant Jeff Reisberg
and Associate Dean Sam Catanzaro | As part of an investigation into the possibility of reorganizing its computer support personnel in order to create a more efficient and responsive college-wide technology support unit, the College brought in a specialist in technology and academic computing last week. The consultant, Jeff Reisberg, was charged with examining how technology is delivered in the College and to suggest how best to support the College’s complex technology needs.
Read More...
|
|
 |
| Dr. William R. Cupach | Communication Professor William Cupach is calling attention to a dangerous oversight in the understanding of stalking: by disregarding millions of seemingly innocent, one-sided romances that could someday turn violent, current studies on and reports of stalking are gravely minimizing the prevalence of this issue. In his new book, The Dark Side of Relationship Pursuit, coauthored with San Diego State University professor Brian Spitzberg, Cupach provides a clearer picture of the current state of knowledge about stalking. The book identifies productive paths for scholarly inquiry and ultimately bolsters the effectiveness of prevention and intervention efforts.
Read More...
|
|
 |
Bob Becker of Kirkwood High
School demonstrates how to
make chemistry real | For the preeminent training center for chemistry teachers in Illinois, the training does not end when students graduate. High school chemistry teachers from across the state traveled to Illinois State University to learn how to make chemistry real for their students during the annual meeting of the Illinois Association of Chemistry Teachers (IACT). Professor Willy Hunter, Secretary-Treasurer of the organization and local host for the annual meeting, says that "In our department, we are focused on life-long learning for all our students. In the Chemistry Teacher Education program, that means from pre-service teachers through beginning chemistry teachers to very experienced teachers. Our involvement and promotion of IACT matches our belief in long-term professional development of teachers."
Read More...
|
|
 |
Peggy Haycraft at
the new display case | Faculty books and other productions are now on exhibit outside the Dean’s Office in a new display case designed to showcase the faculty’s most recent works. The display is an ever-changing snapshot of scholarly productions in the college. "It’s my experience that faculty rarely receive sufficient recognition for their intellectual labor," said Dean Gary Olson. "Through awards, grants, and even this modest display case, we hope to celebrate the work of our faculty."
Read More...
|
|
|