Faculty Development Luncheon Series

 

This Year at the Center
A year-long series of faculty development luncheons begins each in the fall semester, followed by discussion groups on given topics. Other regular and special events will be announced during the academic year.

August 31, 2009: Dr. Pedro Noguera (State University of New York). Creating the Schools We Need: A Broader and Bolder Approach to Reform

September 17, 2009: Dr. Constance Staley (University of Colorado, Colorado Springs), 50 Ways to Leave the Lectern

October 13, 2009: CIEE Presentations: Dr. Cristiane Queiroz Surbeck, Civil Engineering; Dr. Michael Metcalf, Provost for International Affairs (University of Mississippi)

November 10, 2009: Rory Ledbetter, Theatre Arts (University of Mississippi), ENGAGING THE MASSES: Tools to Enhance Teaching in a Large Lecture Class

February 2, 2009: Robert Cummings, Director, Writing and Rhetoric (University of Mississippi), What Is Coming in Writing

Save the dates for spring semester: February 2; March 3; April 14

Professional Development Luncheons from 2008-09

During 2008-2009, several of the professional Development luncheons provided handouts or PowerPoint presentations. To view the 2008-9 schedule, click here.


Professional Development Luncheons from 2007-08

During 2007-2008, several of the professional Development luncheons were podcast. To view these podcasts, click here.


The Center's Celebration of Black History Month

Each day during the month of February, a remarkable African American teacher was featured on our website. To read about these important teachers, click here.