Faculty Brown Bags

UC 202


Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

California State University, Fresno


Bring your lunch and enjoy fifty minutes of stimulating conversation with colleagues, introduced and led by an expert on the topic of the day. Expect to leave with useful handouts (a bibliography or relevant article), new ideas, and new friends.

Email ideas for additional topics to CETL.

Classroom Assessment Techniques (Ethelynda Harding)

CATs are quick methods to monitor student learning and attitudes in your class. Effective use of CATs allows you to shape your course to increase student learning, and has also been shown to result in improved student evaluations.

Mentoring Students (Volunteers Discussion Leader Sought)

One of the most important factors in ensuring student academic success is the opportunity to interact with a faculty mentor. What are the characteristics of an effective mentor? How can you best help your students prosper without burning yourself out?

Cheating and Plagiarism (Robert Hernandez)

Plagiarism has become even more prevalent with the increased ease of downloading papers from the internet. Discuss ways to prevent, detect, and respond to cheating and plagiarism.

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (Professional Development Subcommittee)

SOTL is a national movement that encourages faculty members to view their teaching through the same scholarly lens that they apply to research and creative activities in their disciplines. How can a focus on SOTL improve teaching and learning, as well as rewarding faculty for scholarship related to their teaching?

Time Management (Volunteers Discussion Leader Sought)

Time management was a popular topic on the spring 2002 survey of faculty. Discuss ways to establish priorities and to keep from being derailed by distractions.

Grant Writing (Dan Griffin, UGRO)

Both successful grant writers and interested novices are welcome to attend this session. Discuss what the University Grants and Research Office can do for you, as well as strategies to maximize your chances of writing a successful grant proposal.

Grading (Volunteer Discussion Leader Sought)

Faculty members spend a lot of time grading student work, and assigning student grades can be one of the most stressful tasks a professor carries out. What sorts of grading practices maximize fairness and student learning? How can the burden of grading be reduced without adversely impacting learning?

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