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The early part of January has a familiar cadence for many of us in the Furman community, a kind of dual rhythm where we are both shoring up for the year ahead and also anticipating the reawakening of campus as students return. If your commute includes passing through the main gates, you may be a little surprised at how bare our front entrance appears after recent necessary tree removal. There may be some advice for us in this startling paring back, which was required to ensure safe and more proliferated future growth. What can you prune from your syllabus or to-do list today that can prepare you and/or your students for a growth-filled Spring? What can you do—or commit NOT to do now—so that your April will not be as T.S. Eliot warns—the cruelest month? Read more >>>
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Last month, the FDC sponsored a social media contest to learn creative ways you engaged in Winter Break restoration. Judy Bagley, director of the Student Office for Accessibility Resources, shared her teaching-themed pursuit, earning our prize. Read more >>>
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All faculty and instructional staff are invited to attend a special FDC Lunch & Learn where we will review the Student Opinions of Instruction (commonly called the SOI), January 27, 12:35-1:25 p.m., in the Trustee's Dining Room. Read more and register >>>
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Faculty colleagues who have incorporated AI into their pedagogical, professional, or personal lives will share innovative practices at an FDC-sponsored Lunch & Learn series, “AI in Action. Three programs are planned throughout the fall semester. Read more for series details >>>
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January is National Mentoring Month, and faculty and staff are welcome to a special lunch, the “Celebration of Mentoring at Furman,” on January 28, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Trustees' Dining Room. Furman colleagues will share stories and tips for effective mentoring. Read more >>>
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Academic Affairs will fully fund the registration and travel for two faculty members to attend a prestigious Associated Colleges of the South Teaching and Learning Workshop, June 2-7 at Rollins College (Winter Park, Florida). Nominate yourself before January 31 to be considered. Read more >>>
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Calling all Furman faculty and academic staff with writing projects! Join our Write Now! peer-led accountability teams to achieve your writing goals next semester. Earn a $300 stipend to support that research, after completing the semester-long program. Register by January 22 to join a Write Now! Group. Read more >>>
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We are delighted to share opportunities for faculty and academic staff to connect and explore, engage and integrate, and reflect and refine their teaching and learning practices this spring! Visit the link below for an overview and more details about those learning and professional development programs. Read more >>>
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Faculty and academic staff are welcome to join the FDC's spring reading circle, How to Know a Person by David Brooks. Brooks explores in this book the art of seeing others and making them feel valued. Through conversations and understanding others' stories, circle members will find greater joy in human connection. Read more >>>
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