September 2019
Gen Ed Workshop
Diversity and Global Studies
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Handling Difficult Situations with Students
Strategies and Your Rights as Faculty
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Workshop on using rubric for assessment of BACR courses
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Budget 101
The big picture of University Finance
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January 2020
Social Emotional Learning
Lunch at Faculty Commons
Find out more »Knitting Party
Gather around the fire place at the Faculty Commons and knit scarfs and hats for our students who need them. It’s a nice opportunity to relax and hang out with colleagues while doing something tangible to show support to our students. The finished products will be distributed to students through the Women’s and Gender Education…
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What We Can Learn From Cognitive Psychology
Find out more »February 2020
GPAC
The Global Programs Academic Council (GPAC) was established to provide faculty a voice in developing, maintaining, and assessing the global and international studies curriculum of the university, enhancing international opportunities for study and research by students and faculty, and supporting and encouraging a more global and international campus environment. As part of this mission, GPAC…
Find out more »March 2020
eXp
The problem/project-based, multidisciplinary, community-oriented curriculum planning
Find out more »Retirement Gathering
For Bill Williams, Psychology
Find out more »April 2020
How to Support Our Students During Covid-19 Q&A
Hi there, Faculty Commons is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://ewu.zoom.us/j/91756037313?pwd=MVlqaGdicFBxZWo1OXJ2TlQyODJ1Zz09 Password: 099122 Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +16699006833,91756037313# or +13462487799,91756037313# Or Telephone: Dial: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) +1 346 248 7799 (US Toll) +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) +1 253 215…
Find out more »Connected Teaching While Socially Distant: “Maslow’s before Zooms”
Connected Teaching While Socially Distant: “Maslow’s before Zooms” April 24, Friday, 2-3 pm via Zoom by R. Keeth Matheny Some of you may remember Keeth Matheny from his workshops on Social Emotional Learning at EWU back in January. Many thanks to our colleague Susan Ruby, Professor of Psychology and the generous offer from Keeth, we…
Find out more »Compassionate Coping: Helping Ourselves and Our Students Navigate COVID-19
Compassionate Coping: Helping Ourselves and Our Students Navigate COVID-19 April 28, Tuesday, 12-1pm via Zoom facilitated by Russell Kolts, Professor of Psychology The COVID-19 crisis represents a perfect storm of the sorts of things that humans find threatening: rapid change, isolation, unpredictability, and loss of control. In this experience, we'll connect and explore how to…
Find out more »November 2020
Faculty Panel – International Education Week
EWU Global is hosting and co-hosting several events for International Education Week, November 16-20. One of those events is a panel discussion for EWU faculty about international scholar programs. The purpose is to inform faculty about the benefits and processes of the following programs facilitated by EWU Global: International Visiting Scholar Program - EWU faculty…
Find out more »Virtual: Honors Open House
Are you interested in teaching in the Honors Program? Do you want to know more about the new Honors curriculum? Have you ever had a class that you dreamed of teaching and aren’t sure if the Honors Program would be the place for it? If you answered yes to any of these, or just want…
Find out more »December 2020
Conducting Online Peer Reviews
Conducting Online Peer Reviews: The Benefits, Challenges, and Brilliance of Observing Online Instruction with Patrick Williams, PhD and Keziah Williams, ABD Peer reviewing acts as an invaluable tool to help budding and experienced teachers strengthen their skills in the classroom through observing, assessing, and sharing what we do well, as well as highlighting areas…
Find out more »January 2021
FC Zoom: How to Take Care of Your Voice During Teaching: Speech-Language Pathologist’s Recommendations
Dr. Hedieh Hashemi Hosseinabad Maintaining a healthy voice is important for people, such as teachers, who use their voices to conduct professional tasks. Research shows that the prevalence of voice complaints in university teaching faculty is between 35-45%. Some of the most common voice complaints include throat discomfort, vocal fatigue, hoarseness, and in severe cases…
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FC Zoom: Envisioning Eastern’s Future with CUMU
The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities CUMU members share a passion for collaboration and are committed to student success, community and economic development, revitalization, discovery, and innovation. They are dedicated to their member institutions and to the creation and dissemination of knowledge on the issues that face our urban and metropolitan campuses and the…
Find out more »March 2021
All Faculty eXp Discussion
You are invited to participate in a webinar to learn more about eXp @ EWU discussion. eXp is a student-centered, faculty-driven initiative aimed at increasing opportunities for students to have experiential, multidisciplinary, impact-oriented learning. Students and faculty collaborate to solve problems and work on projects that have a positive impact on our community, enabling…
Find out more »April 2021
Let’s Talk Tech
An open conversation with the Provost on classroom tech enhancement View the Event Below
Find out more »September 2021
Syllabi Writing Workshop
Dr. Ashley Lamm, CSTEM Dean's Fellow for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Associate Professor Chemistry/Biochemistry will conduct a workshop on deconstructing our syllabi to make a more inclusive classroom. Join us in person or virtually at https://zoom.us/join and input the Faculty Common’s Meeting ID#: 946-833-6002
Find out more »October 2021
Letter of Recommendation Writing Workshop
Dr. Lamm will conduct a workshop open to all faculty interested in constructing more inclusive recommendation letters. Recommendation letters are incredibly important for students applying to graduate school and the workforce. Studies have shown that recommendation letters reinforce gender schema that tends to portray women as teachers and students, and men as researchers and professionals.…
Find out more »New Faculty CBA Training
Please prepare to attend either in person at the Faculty Commons building, 506 F st, or via Zoom, the required New Faculty CBA training on Monday, October 25th, from 12-1 pm. New faculty members who attended the New Faculty Orientation held on September 20th will receive credit for the HR training covered during that portion…
Find out more »November 2021
EWU International Faculty Association
The EWU International Faculty Association, sponsored by the Faculty Commons, meets informally on the 2nd Friday of each month from 3-5 pm. This informal association addresses the needs of international faculty members by providing a space and time to meet, socialize, exchange ideas, share challenges, receive feedback, eat, etc. Attendees may decide whether to have…
Find out more »December 2021
Upward Bound Grant Writing Group
Closed meeting for members.
Find out more »EWU International Faculty Association
December's Meeting Cancelled Thanks to everyone who attended the first EWUIFA meeting in November. We got to learn some fun things about faculty members who were in attendance, plus engage in robust discussion. December's meeting is cancelled to allow faculty time to grade, travel, and be with family. EWUIFA meetings will resume on January 14th.…
Find out more »January 2022
EWU International Faculty Association
January's Topic for discussion: Navigating the Challenges of Immigration and VISAS for International Faculty Please come prepared to share your thoughts and ideas about the ways EWU can better assist international faculty with the unique challenges they face concerning immigration and VISAS. Ideas will be compiled and presented to administrators to clarify the university's position…
Find out more »Higher Education Social Learning Space
EWU Faculty Commons, the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Community Engagement present: Faculty Commons, the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Community Engagement invite you to join us every third Friday from 3:30- 4:30 pm at the Faculty Commons building for a “Decolonizing Higher Education Social…
Find out more »February 2022
EWU International Faculty Association
Joining us at this meeting will be Dr. Gina Petrie, Dr. Shari Clarke, Dr. Brian Buchanan, Annika Scharosch, J.D., and Deborah Danner, J.D. While it was a very small gathering at the last EWU International Faculty meeting, it was a significant one in terms of revealing issues that came to light concerning our international…
Find out more »Higher Education Social Learning Space
EWU Faculty Commons, the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Community Engagement present: Faculty Commons, the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Community Engagement invite you to join us every third Friday from 3:30- 4:30 pm at the Faculty Commons building for a “Decolonizing Higher Education Social…
Find out more »March 2022
EWU International Faculty Association
Joining us at this meeting will be Dr. Gina Petrie, Dr. Shari Clarke, Dr. Brian Buchanan, Annika Scharosch, J.D., and Deborah Danner, J.D. While it was a very small gathering at the last EWU International Faculty meeting, it was a significant one in terms of revealing issues that came to light concerning our international…
Find out more »Canceled: Higher Education Social Learning Space
EWU Faculty Commons, the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Community Engagement present: Faculty Commons, the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Community Engagement invite you to join us every third Friday from 3:30- 4:30 pm at the Faculty Commons building for a “Decolonizing Higher Education Social…
Find out more »April 2022
CANCELED: EWU International Faculty Association
Joining us at this meeting will be Dr. Gina Petrie, Dr. Shari Clarke, Dr. Brian Buchanan, Annika Scharosch, J.D., and Deborah Danner, J.D. While it was a very small gathering at the last EWU International Faculty meeting, it was a significant one in terms of revealing issues that came to light concerning our international…
Find out more »Higher Education Social Learning Space
EWU Faculty Commons, the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Community Engagement present: Faculty Commons, the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the Office of Community Engagement invite you to join us every third Friday from 3:30- 4:30 pm at the Faculty Commons building for a “Decolonizing Higher Education Social…
Find out more »May 2022
EWU International Faculty Association
This Friday, May 13th from 3-5pm will be a social gathering in Faculty Commons. Please bring your favorite dish/snack/hors d'oeuvres, favorite game, and music. You are welcome to drop off your contribution early and use the refrigerator at FC for your dish, etc. Also, there is a microwave and an oven that can be used.…
Find out more »June 2022
EWU International Faculty Association
Please join members of the EWU International Faculty Association in a meeting with Provost Jonathan Anderson to discuss reasons to start Green card support for foreign faculty immediately after hiring. Be prepared for a thoughtful exchange of ideas and ways EWU can be supportive of international faculty and their unique challenges.
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