Notes and News

Hello everyone,

Welcome to the March Issue of Teaching Central. We have our usual compendium of articles, book reviews and tips for you.

For example, we have an article Focus on Learning by Denise Webster. This is the first in a continuing series of articles that will provide topics, thoughts, and directions on how to encourage and promote a student learning culture.

The book review this month is a look at First Order Principles for College Teachers. It offers ten basic ways to improve the teaching process and brings academic time management to a new level.

Don’t forget to check out this month's Teaching Tip on BlackBoard's Course Copy feature. You can also try this link to an article on effective teaching from FaCIT’s website "Behaviors Associated with Effective Teaching".

The upcoming First Friday event is on April 7, 2006. The topic is important to all pre-tenure faculty: Achieving Tenure. Come to share your stories about achieving that milestone or to learn what others have done and what they recommend.

It's starting to look like spring and I'm looking forward to longer daylight hours but I'm also looking forward to fall and the Lilly North Conference. An amazing lineup of keynote speakers is set and there are even some stipends available to attend the conference (email Todd Zakrajsek if you are interested) Check out the Lilly North website and also think about presenting at the conference. The Call for Proposals is open until April 12, 2006.

Until next time,