Upcoming College WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

All events are open to all NOVA faculty, unless otherwise specified.

January
7 & 8 Power Up Your Pedagogy Conference
9 New Faculty Orientation II for full-time faculty
10 New Adjunct Faculty Orientation for AL, AN, LO campuses
22 Global Studies meeting, 2:00, by video
23 AtD Discussion with Karen (Wray) Roseberry, Dean of Student Development, on Montgomery College's FYE (first year experience) program: Using the latest technology for orientation and advising. 12N-1:30, CG202, AN. Sponsored by Annandale's AtD Team.
30 Strategies for developing successful hybrid courses. 5-week seminar begins. Ends Feb 27. Sponsored by TAC. Register at http://tac.nvcc.edu/tactraining/fa08/. For information, contact Patricia Fleck.
30 Grant Forum Brown Bag, 12N, CG 202, AN. Presented by Office of Grant Development. For more information, contact Deborah Rosen.

February
4 - 1st book club meeting of 2009 will be on Wednesday, February 4th, 11:30-1, CM 368, Annandale. We will be discussing Listening Women by Tony Hillerman.
5 - "Global warming IS your future: Learn what campuses can do". Mike Tidwell, founder and director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, 11 am - 12 noon. A book signing follows in the CE Theater lobby, Annandale Campus. Tidwell is a grassroots organizer, an author and a filmmaker. Check out his website and blog, http://www.chesapeakeclimate.org/about/bio.cfm?id=2. His latest documentary is about the dangers of global warming in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. Students are welcome. For more information contact Callan Bentley
6, Global Studies meeting, 2-3:30, Bisdorf Building Room AA-279, AL.
11 - MERLOT 101 online, beginning Feb 11 for 3 weeks. Register on the TAC website.
11 Free Spanish course for staff and faculty meets Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. beginning February 11 and running through April 8. Register at HRDtraining@nvcc.edu.
12 Celebrate Lincoln and Darwin's 200th birthday. 2:15-4:45, CE Forum, AN. Students are welcome. Sponsored by AN's Science Forum and Lyceum Committees. Watch the video
13 Teaching Diverse Learners: Principles of Universal Design for Instruction, 11-2:30, CE Forum, AN. Registration is required via the TAC website. Contact Laura Franklin or Barbara Gershman for more information.
20 Faculty Learning Community meeting, 11-2, CG 202, AN (by invitation only). Sponsored by CETL.
20 AtD Brown Bag seminar on advising issues. Adrienne Hinds will share the big picture and Ellen Fancher-Ruiz policies, procedures and tips for advising.  12-1:30, CE Seminar Rooms A & B, AN Sponsored by Annandale's AtD Team.
20 Science Seminar, The Tropical Reefs of Roatan Jill Caporale, NOVA Faculty with Dianne Heath and Robert Schreiner, NOVA Students, Friday, Feb. 20, CE Forum, AN, 12N–1pm. Sponsored by the Math, Science Engineering Division, and AN Lyceum Committee. All are welcome, including students.
20 Mini-retreat on Intercultural Communications, 9am-12N AM, in the Seminar Rooms (2nd Floor) of the Schlesinger Center, AL. Register by emailing Claudia Chirinos (cchirinos@nvcc.edu) that you plan to attend by EOB Wednesday, February 18th.
24 Alto saxophonist, Joe Evans, together with his biographer, Dr. Christopher Brooks, on Tuesday, February 24, from 12:30-1:30.  The duo will discuss Mr. Evan's memoir, "Follow Your Heart".  CE Forum, AN. Sponsored by the AN Lyceum Committee.
25 Bowling Night for AN faculty and staff. Wednesday, February 25, 5:30 p.m. Annandale Lanes, 4245 Markham St., Annandale. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Mark Johnson, x 23339, or markjohnson@nvcc.edu. Sponsored by the Annandale Campus Fun Committee
27 Student Learning Outcomes in NOVA Programs and Classrooms
Workshop, 12N - 2 p.m., CG 202, Provost Conference Room, AN.
Lunch will be provided. Office of Institutional Research (OIR) and Academic Assessment will be conducting a series of workshops devoted to student learning outcomes on each NOVA Campus. Registration is required by February 23. To register, go to http://survey.vccs.edu/wsb.dll/s/41g683. Contact Jennifer Roberts
x23086.

Want to add your faculty development event?
Contact CETL@nvcc.edu or call 703.323.4140

March
Apply for 2009 Northern Virginia Writing Project Summer Institute at GMU, http://nvwp.org/summerinstitute/
2 Student Learning Outcomes in NOVA programs and classrooms, 12-2, Provost's Conference Room 233D, WO, To register, go to http://survey.vccs.edu/wsb.dll/s/41g683. Contact Jennifer Roberts
x23086.
3 Framing India, Tea and Pedagogy, 12:30-1:45, LW116, LO. x32503
5 Global Studies meeting, 2 p.m., by video
5 Student Learning Outcomes in NOVA programs and classrooms, 12-2, Room AA 158, AL, To register, go to http://survey.vccs.edu/wsb.dll/s/41g683. Contact Jennifer Roberts
x23086.
6, Faculty Focus - Postponed. Insights from NOVA admnistrators who attended the VCCS faculty and administrative leadership academy. NOVA panelists will share their insights on leadership skills. Sponsored by CETL, CETL@nvcc.edu
11 Handling Difficult Conversations: Keys to Stopping Bad Behavior Program, March 11, 1-3:30, CT 335, AN. There will be a 60-minute audio conference followed by Q & A with Marleen McCabe, associate director for employee relations. RSVP to Michelle Woodford. This event is co-sponsored by the Annandale Campus Learning Resource Services (LRS) and Human Resources (HR). For conference details, please visit http://www.pb-conferences.com/8K/0/2/p29X9Hc/p1V816FGi/p0e.
17 Student Learning Outcomes in NOVA programs and classrooms, 12-2, Provost's Conference Room, Howsmon Hall 317, MA. To register, go to http://survey.vccs.edu/wsb.dll/s/41g683. Contact Jennifer Roberts
x23086.
19 Student Learning Outcomes in NOVA programs and classrooms, 12-2, Provost's Conference Room, MEC. To register, go to http://survey.vccs.edu/wsb.dll/s/41g683. Contact Jennifer Roberts
x23086.
19 The Security Clearance Process: Myths & Realities, 5 p.m. CE Forum, AN. This workshop is hosted by the NOVA Annandale Career Resources & Development Center. x 23144, careercenter@nvcc.edu.
19 Personnel Services Committee, 2-4, CG 202, AN
20 Science Seminar, “Open Educational Resources: Using Technology as a Lever for Change and  Educational Access” Laura Franklin, Professor of French, is the speaker. Presented by the Math. Science. Engineering Division, AN Campus and also supported by Lyceum, Friday, March 20, CE Theater, 12 noon – 1pm, AN.
20 Student Learning Outcomes in NOVA programs and classrooms, 12-2, Provost's Conference Room LR 256, LO. To register, go to http://survey.vccs.edu/wsb.dll/s/41g683. Contact Jennifer Roberts
x23086.
20 - Strategies for developing successful hybrid courses. Postponed to March 27th. Sponsored by TAC. Register at TAC. For information, contact Patricia Fleck.
20 AtD Brown Bag seminar. 12-1:30, AN Sponsored by Annandale's AtD Team.
20 Assistant Deans' Training, Working with Student Complaints. Contact Jen Daniels, x23184
20 Student Day of Learning, Professional Faculty are welcome, 8:30-3, CE Forum, AN
20 Instructional and Student Services Committte (ISSC), 10:30-12, Brault Board Room, AN
25 Get a VCCS Professional Development Grant. Join Nan Peck, a member of the VCCS grants committee on Wednesday, March 25th, from 2-3 p.m. in CM 368, AN. Register at CETL@nvcc.edu.
25 Student Learning Outcomes in NOVA programs and classrooms, 12-2, CE Seminar Rooms C&D, AN. To register, go to http://survey.vccs.edu/wsb.dll/s/41g683. Contact Jennifer Roberts
x23086.
25 Distance Learning Coding in PS, Art Cavanaugh and Janet Bush. This workshop is for anyone responsible for inputting classes into PeopleSoft. Wednesday, March 25, 10:30, CT 355, AN. Register at http://tac.nvcc.edu/sisregistration/SP09/
26 VCCS-CTE professional development seminar, Global Education: Teaching Community College Students Respect for Life and Human Dignity through Humanitarian Law and Conflict Management. 1-4 p.m., LR 275, LO. Register and contact Rosalyn King.
26 The Northern Virginia Review’s Spring Reception, Thursday, March 26, from 3-5 in the Ernst Center Forum Room. The guest speaker is bestselling author and literacy advocate David Baldacci.  For more information contact Ruth Stewart at 703-257-6691 or rstewart@nvcc.edu.
27 Strategies for developing successful hybrid courses. Postponed to March 27th. Sponsored by TAC. Register at http://tac.nvcc.edu/tactraining/sp09/. For information, contact Patricia Fleck.
27 Faculty Focus, Guidelines for Fair Use in Media. Claudia Holland, Head of GMU's Copyright Resources Office, is our featured speaker. 1-2:30, AN. Register with CETL@nvcc.edu
27 Student Learning Outcomes in NOVA programs and classrooms, 12-2, AA 291, AL. To register, go to http://survey.vccs.edu/wsb.dll/s/41g683. Contact Jennifer Roberts
x23086.
27, Inter-Campus Meeting on Achieving the Dream, 11-2:30, CE Forum, AN. Sponsored the the Achieving the Dream Initiative. Register at http://tac.nvcc.edu/tactraining/sp09/
27, Workshop on the Art of Lecturing, 11-12N, at the CETL office, CM 306, AN. (closed meeting)
31 Framing India: A Photo Show, 12:30-1:45, Waddell Theater, LO. Sponsored by Tea and Pedagogy.

Want to add your faculty development event?
Contact CETL@nvcc.edu or call 703.323.4140

April
1-3, VCCS New Horizons Conference, Roanoke, VA. Check here for descriptions of Blackboard training sessions.
3 Assistant Deans' Training, SACS/Assessment. Contact Jen Daniels, x23184
3 Advising Tips: Let Us Help You Learn How to Help Your Students. Sponsored by the AtD AN Team. Friday, April 3, 12-1:30, CM 311, AN
7 Martin Atkins: TourSmart. Tea and Pedagogy. LR 144, LO. x 32503
7, ELI Faculty are invited to attend a Student Success Initiative event. 5-8:30 p.m. CE Forum, AN. RSVP to Jana Dattilo (nvdattj@nvcc.edu) by Wednesday, March 25.
8 ELI Instructional Designer Bob Loser recently returned from India as a participant in the VaCIE-VCCS International Exchange program.  ELI has rescheduled this Brown Bag event for Wednesday, April 8th from noon to 1 p.m. in ELI's Large Conference Room so we can hear about Bob's adventures in India! Email ELI ID Help if you plan to attend.
9 Dan Ehnbom: Passionate Delineation and the 'Main Stream': Mughal and Rajput Painting Around 1600. Tea and Pedagogy.3:30-4:30, LW 116, LO. x 32503
10 Instructional and Student Services Committee (ISSC) meeting, 10:30-12, Brault Board Room, AN
10 Global Studies meeting, in person. 12-2, Large Board room at Brault. We will hear about the GS committee recent AAC&U experience and also get  opinions on the best ways to assess student learning outcomes in the area of internationalization from our college assessment coordinator, Jennifer Roberts.  
10 Faculty Focus, Classroom Management Workshop. 1-2:30. Pat Lunt and Nan Peck will explore strategies for handling difficult students and situations in the classroom. Sponsored by CETL.
10 Generation NeXt Comes to College, 9-11:30 a.m., Bisdorf III, Room 196, AL. Sponsored by the Achieving the Dream Initiative. Register at http://tac.nvcc.edu/tactraining/sp09/
10 Teaching Today’s Learners, 12-3, Bisdorf III, Room 196, AL. Sponsored by the Achieving the Dream Initiative. Register at http://tac.nvcc.edu/tactraining/sp09/
14 Free webinar for Wimba Voice and Wimba Classroom.  For our language instruction, this is one of the resources available to us for free. Our own Laura Franklin will be presenting (Wimba Voice) as well as Christine Nickel, instructional designer at Regent (Wimba Classroom).  See details and register at this link here.  http://www.wimba.com/company/events/1577-virginia--carolinas-brown-bag-webinar%3A-best-practices-in-online-instruction
15 VCCS professional development grant applications are due
16, AN Lyceum Commitee is sponsoring guest author Dr. Catherine Clinton of Queen’s College, Belfast who will speak on her new biography of Mary Todd Lincoln. Students are welcome.
17 AtD Brown Bag seminar. 12-1:30, AN. Sponsored by Annandale's AtD Team.
17 The Hidden Cost of War: Working with Students with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Michael Turner, Dean of Student Development and member of the NAVPA will facilitate this discussion. 11 a.m., WO.
17 Alumni Foundation Faculty of the Year Awards, The NVCC Alumni Federation is once again calling for nominations for the 2008-2009 Faculty of the Year awards at 7:00 p.m. in the CE Forum, AN.
20 Worlds Connect @ Your Library. Celebrate National Library Week featuring Annandale faculty members Rashmi Chilka, Alicia Flazon, Rima Gulshan. Monday, April 20, 2-3 p.m., CG 202, AN. Contact Bill Fleming, x23866
20 Women’s Self Defense Class, evenings, April 20, 22, 27, 29, afternoon May 2. CE 107 Dance Room, AN. Cost: $5 You will be given a refund if you attend all classes, if you do not we will keep your money and donate it to charity.  Refunds will be given on the last day of class.   This class is for women only. You MUST be able to commit to all classes in order to attend and you MUST be able to stay for the whole class!  Class is limited to 20 students.  This is a martial arts based self-defense class taught by Yamasaki Academy. For questions please contact Jessie Zahorian at jzahorian@nvcc.edu.   
22 The Impact of Earth Day. Sam Love, one of the original national staff members of the first Earth Day, will speak on April 22 on the impact of the event on changing our culture. 12:30 p.m., CE Forum, AN Campus. All students, faculty and staff are welcome. Sponsored by the Annnandale Lyceum Committee.
23 Peter Mandaville: The Future of Political Islam. Who Speaks for Islam? Tea and Pedagogy.6-7 p.m., Reston Center, Room 307, LO x 32503
24 Facebook: Understanding Online Social Interaction in Today's World. Professor Libby Vick, Communication Studies at MA, will help you set up a Facebook page. This workshop is limited and requires registration, http://tac.nvcc.edu/tactraining/sp09/. Sponsored by CETL and TAC.
24 AtD Learning Communities Plannining Workshop, AN.
24 Sanjay Mishra's Calcutta Requiem. 6-7 p.m., Waddell Theater, LO. Sponsored by Tea and Pedagogy.
27 Tegrity: Exploring another Option for Teaching and Learning . Bryan Baudean, eLearning Consultant with McGraw-Hill, will demonstrate uses of Tegrity for helping students review your lecture. Demonstrations are Monday, April 27 from 3-5 and 7-9 with open house drop in from 5-7. Provost Conference Room, CE 202, AN.

May
1, Global Studies meeting, 2 p.m. by video
12 Commencement at GMU's Patriot Center
14 Faculty Focus Developing Effective Presentations and Grading Students' Oral Presentations. Explore ways to help students with their oral presentations. Learning how to grade student presentations. Facilitated by CST faculty. Thursday, May 14, 1-4 p.m., LR 144, LO. Register by emailing CETL@nvcc.edu.
15 Faculty Focus So, You Want Your Students to Work in Groups?! Explore five major communication strategies for develping more effective groups. This workshop is faciliated by CST faculty. Friday, May 15, 1-4 p.m., LR 144, LO. Register by emailing CETL@nvcc.edu.
18 NOVA’s EDU 295: Teaching Online course begins.
Participants will learn how to promote active learning, social presence, and community; explore new technologies; and learn assessment and time-management techniques. See the EDU 295 course information page, http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/Descriptions/edu295common/edu295ci509.htm, for details. This three-credit eight-week online course begins May 18 and ends July 13. Both full-time and adjunct faculty may qualify for free tuition for this course.

Want to add your faculty development event?
Contact CETL@nvcc.edu or call 703.323.4140

NVCC Faculty Resources
Technology Applications Center - TAC training includes online tutorials in Dreamweaver, Blackboard, Fireworks, and Photoshop, http://tac.nvcc.edu/calendar.htm. Check the TAC training schedule for iTunes U and podcasting seminars, vodcasting, and Blackboard applications, http://tac.nvcc.edu/tactraining/sp09/#125
Extended Learning Institute - Online tutorials, http://eli.nvcc.edu/tutorials.htmBlackboard organizational site
Faculty/Staff Resource Center (Annandale) Course offerings
NVCC Professional Development - Check this site for information about tuition assistance and faculty grant opportunities!
VCCS Center for Teaching Excellence - Directions to CIT
VCCS-CTE professional development seminar, Global Education: Teaching Community College Students Respect for Life and Human Dignity through Humanitarian Law and Conflict Management. March 26, 1-4 p.m., LR 275, LO. Register and contact Rosalyn King.
VCCS Professional Development Opportunities
Check here to learn about VCCS grants, fellowships, travel, peer group conferences, and the New Horizons Conference, April 1-3, 2009.