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C-58 Faculty in Transition: A Training Program for First-Year Teachers

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Leon Book, Director Students in Transition & First-Year Experience Dale Haskell, Professor Department of English

12th Annual Students in Transition Conference Costa Mesa, CA November 2005

Southeast Missouri State University

Experience Southeast… Experience Success Personal Professional Practical

Bear with Us…

 Founded in 1873  Located in Cape Girardeau, MO, a city of ~40K on

the Mississippi River between St. Louis and Memphis

 Comprehensive Regional State University  Moderately selective admission criteria  Average ACT: 22.5

Southeast Facts…

More Southeast Facts…

 Record Fall 2005 enrollment: 10,400 Students – 84% from Missouri – 12% from Out-of-state – 3% International students – 1% Unknown origin  Students from – 45 U.S. states – 51 foreign nations  7.7% Minority  62% Female

Southeast Missouri State University Service Region

How UI100 “Fits” into General Education Program

• UI100 required first-year interdisciplinary

seminar 3 hrs.

• 1 course in each of 12 categories of

knowledge 36 hrs.

• 2 interdisciplinary courses at the 300-level

6 hrs.

• 1 interdisciplinary course at the 400-level

3 hrs.

• Total

48 hrs.

The Nine University Studies Objectives

Students will demonstrate …

• 1. the ability to locate and gather information.
• 2. capabilities for critical thinking, reasoning

and analyzing.

• 3. effective communication skills.
• 4. an understanding of human experiences and

the ability to relate them to the present.

• 5. an understanding of various cultures and their

interrelationships.

The Nine University Studies Objectives

Students will demonstrate …

6.

the ability to integrate the breadth and diversity of knowledge and experience.

7.

the ability to make informed, intelligent value decisions.

8.

the ability to make informed, sensitive aesthetic responses.

9.

the ability to function responsibly in one's natural, social and political environment.

Components of UI100 across Sections

• Theme-based interdisciplinary seminar

 academic in nature, not “success” class  required of 4-yr degree-seeking students

w/fewer than 24 hrs.

• Significant emphasis on Objectives 1, 2,

and 3 (information literacy, critical thinking, communication)

Components of UI100 across Sections

• Theme as vehicle to practice set of objectives and

basis of assignments

• Common/mutual assignments and expectations

across sections

• 1. Bibliographic assignment (e.g., term paper)
• 2. Oral presentation(s)
• 3. “Critique and Rebuttal” assignment
• 4. Critical thinking mini-portfolio
• 5. Connecting academic planning and career

planning: FOCUS career assessment

More about UI100 Fall 2005

• 69 sections
• 45 interdisciplinary themes
• 59 Instructors
• 15 “Newbies”
• Sections taught in every building on campus!
• Sections taught by every department except
• ne!
• Sections taught via I-TV and on the web

More about UI100: Regional Campuses

Regional Campuses

 Perryville

– 30 mi. north

 Sikeston

– 30 mi. south

 Bootheel (Malden)

– 70 mi. south

 Kennett

– 90 mi. south

Complications with UI100

• Staff provided by academic deans
• Little if any control over instructor

assignments

• Diverse, disparate themes taught by faculty

from many disciplines

Complications with UI100

• Quality control issues
• Faculty development issues
• “Captive audience” concern: protecting faculty

and students from SURVEYS!

• Questions about incentive for teaching UI100.
• 1/8 of instructor’s load.

Four Obstacles to Motivating Faculty & Administrators

• Tribalism
• Elitism
• Content Worship
• Cost vs. Commitment

What Motivates Faculty?

• Intrinsic Rewards:
• Self Esteem as Teachers
• Connection with Students
• Leadership/Mentoring Role
• Individuality/Creative Control
• Variety & Experimentation
• Loyalty/Commitment

What Motivates Faculty?

• Extrinsic Rewards:
• Cash $$$ (stipends, overloads,

bonuses, honoraria)

• “Credit” toward tenure, promotion, or

merit pay

• Annual Reports on teaching,

scholarship, service

Concerns for Course Director

• Finding the Talent
• Preparing for Success
• New Teacher Workshops (2 handouts)
• Faculty meetings during the semester
• Librarian partnerships
• Invited Guest Presentations
• Downloadable Forms and Information on website
• Advisory Committee
• New Textbook & Workshop for all faculty

Roles for Course Director

• Supporting their Efforts
• Resources for course activities
• Faculty Development Support
• Providing Feedback
• IDEA Evaluations
• New Teacher Portfolios (handout)
• Portfolio Preparation Checklist (2 handouts)
• Letters of appreciation/recommendation

Experience Southeast… Experience Success

Thanks for Joining Us!

• -Dale & Leon

Personal, Professional, Practical

Contact us!

Leon Book

Director, Student Transitions & First-Year Experience Southeast Missouri State University Mail Stop 4300 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 573-651-2688 lbook@semo.edu

Dale Haskell

Professor of English Southeast Missouri State University Mail Stop 2650 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 573-651-2629 dehaskell@semo.edu