Faculty Program — Wednesday and Thursday, August 20-21, 2008
Sponsored by the Teaching Resource Center and the Office of the Provost

Especially for beginning faculty; all faculty and postdoctoral fellows who teach are invited.

Online pre-registration requested

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

8:15-8:50 Check-In/Registration & Refreshments, Old Cabell Hall Lobby

9:00-9:20 Welcome
J. Milton Adams, Vice Provost for Academic Programs
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium

9:30-10:55 Teaching the First Days of Class
Marva Barnett, TRC Director (French)
How we teach the first days of class affects the entire course. Share your hints for successful beginnings, meet faculty from other departments and schools, and receive useful University resource information.

10:55-11:05 Break with refreshments, Old Cabell Hall Lobby

11:05-12:05 Overview of ITC Services
Yitna Firdyiwek, Instructional Technology Advisor
Lela Marshall, Classroom Support Manager
Vivian Pair, Helpdesk Supervisor
In this informational session, learn about ITC services which can help you use technology to effectively teach your courses.

12:05-12:15 Break; BOX LUNCHES are available for the 12:15-1:45 working-lunch session.

12:15-1:45 Developing and Presenting Effective Lecture Courses
Dennis Proffitt, Professor (Psychology)
During this working-lunch session, the presenter will consider several aspects of preparing and presenting effective lectures.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

8:15-8:50 Check-In/Registration & Refreshments, Old Cabell Hall Lobby

9:00-9:20 Teaching at U.Va.
Angela Davis, Associate Dean Of Students, Director Of Residence Life and Associate Professor (English)
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium

9:30-10:55 Making Your Presentations Count
Judith Reagan, TRC Associate Director (Drama)
Do you give lectures…deliver papers…conduct meetings…present reports? Participate in exercises geared to reduce stage fright, increase concentration, and center and strengthen your voice.

10:55-11:05 Break with refreshments, Old Cabell Hall Lobby

11:05-12:05 Overview of Library Services
Beth Blanton-Kent, Librarian for Physical Sciences
Keith Weimer, Reference and Instructional Technology Librarian
In this working-lunch session, learn about many of the Library services and resources that can help you with your courses and your research. You'll get answers to questions like, "Who is my subject librarian and how can they help me?" as well as an opportunity to tell us more about what you need from the Library.

12:05-12:15 Break; BOX LUNCHES are available for the 12:15-1:45 working-lunch session.

12:15-1:45 Facilitating Classroom Discussions
Deandra Little, TRC Faculty Consultant (English)
During this working-lunch session, we’ll discuss general principles and specific techniques for promoting effective classroom discussions, including creating a conducive environment, encouraging and evaluating student participation, and structuring discussions.

1:50-3:05 Just the FAQs
Marva Barnett, Director of the Teaching Resource Center (French)
David Hudson, Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (Biology)
Other presenter TBA
In this Q&A session, faculty new to U.Va. can get answers to many of the questions on their minds.