Jax State Essentials: Fall 2024
Program Description and Goals
Faculty Commons joins forces with important services, programs, and departments that positively impact the university learning environment to highlight the wealth of beneficial resources that faculty have access to at Jacksonville State University. Strengthening the partnerships between Jax State faculty and various divisions across campus will directly impact how engaged faculty feel in the campus community and will provide them with the support to reach our students, retain them, and ultimately, impact their long-term success. We hope you will join us as we explore the multitude of services and programs Jax State has to offer.
- To learn about JSU centric programs and services that offer support to JSU faculty
- To strengthen academic collegiality and collaboration
- To engage faculty in various academic faculty and student related issues outside of their disciplines
- To enhance student support through faculty development and growth
- To educate faculty on best practices in supporting students with diverse needs
Meeting Locations, Dates, and Times
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September 4 |
OSP Lunch & Learn Join the Office of Sponsored Programs as they discuss grant support available to faculty, including the Faculty Research Grant opportunity, while enjoying lunch. Led by Michael Wetherholt, Director of Sponsored Programs And Lynn Garner, Associate Director of Sponsored Programs 208 Self Hall 11:30-1:00 Lunch Session |
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September 19 |
Study Abroad Lunch & Learn with the International House Grab a lunch plate in the Caf and join the IH staff as they discuss teaching abroad opportunities available to faculty and learn why you should consider teaching abroad. Led by Ingrid Galinat, Director of the International House The Gamecock Dining Room at the New Cafeteria 11:00-12:00 Lunch Session |
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September 25 |
Digital Accessibility Session 1 Canvas-Join Dr. Sean Creech, Director of Disability Resources for the 1st of 3 presentations on digital accessibility. This session will focus on accessible features in Canvas and will include a work session for faculty. Led by Dr. Sean Creech, Director of Disability Resources 208 Self Hall 2:30-3:30 |
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September 26 |
Digital Accessibility Session 2 Microsoft Office Suite-Join Dr. Sean Creech, Director of Disability Resources for the 2nd of 3 presentations on digital accessibility. This session will focus on accessible features in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and will include a work session for faculty. Led by Dr. Sean Creech, Director of Disability Resources 208 Self Hall 3:00-4:00 |
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October 9 |
Digital Accessibility Session 3 Accessible Videos-Join Dr. Sean Creech, Director of Disability Resources for the 3rd of 3 presentations on digital accessibility. This session will focus on using university provided resources including Studio as well as YouTube. Led by Dr. Sean Creech, Director of Disability Resources 208 Self Hall 2:30-3:30 |
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November 14 |
International Cultures with Faculty Jax State is “home” to a growing population of international students, with the majority from Nepal. Join the staff of the International House and Sabin Banjara, Data Specialist for the Office of the Registrar, as they share information about Nepali culture that will benefit faculty teaching international students. Learn what resources and supports the IH offers faculty and students. Led by Sabin Banjara, Data Specialist, Office of the Registrar International House Heritage Room 12:00-1:00 |
Upon registration for a workshop session, you will receive a calendar invite at your JSU Outlook email. Calendar invites are manually sent by Brandy Roberts. Please allow up to two hours to receive the invitation during regular business hours. After accepting the invitation, the event will appear on your Outlook Calendar. If you cannot see it, please contact Brandy Roberts at broberts@jsu.edu.