The Faculty Exchange Series: Spring 2025
Program Description and Goals
The Faculty Exchange Series is a platform for faculty to share their unique skills, practical knowledge, and everyday expertise with colleagues across campus. With everything from hands-on training sessions to faculty lifestyle tips, this series fosters a collaborative and supportive environment for learning and growth. Whether you’re looking to gain new skills, discover fresh perspectives, or connect with fellow faculty, the Faculty Exchange Series offers engaging and accessible opportunities for professional and personal enrichment.
- To foster an environment for faculty networking and collaboration across disciplines.
- To share practical skills and knowledge that enhance personal and professional development.
- To promote a culture of continuous learning through hands-on, interactive sessions.
- courage faculty to contribute their expertise in innovative and accessible ways.
- To build connections that strengthen campus-wide community and engagement.
Meeting Locations, Dates, and Times
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Date: Monday, January 27, 2025 Time: 1:30-2:30 Location: 208 Self Hall |
Presenter(s): David Thornton, Professor, MCIS (lead panelist); Dr. Tim Lindblom, Dr. Ross Martin, and Dr. Bryce Lafferty Description: Ever considered commuting to work by bike? Our panel of experts will answer your questions about cost, safety, gear, maintenance, etc. Find out whether bike commuting is right for you! |
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Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 Time: 1:45-2:45 Location: 208 Self Hall |
Presenter(s): Sean Chenoweth, Professor of Geography Description: Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology is revolutionizing coastal mapping and sustainable management. As coastlines face increasing threats from climate change, LiDAR provides the detailed data needed for informed decision-making. Various sources of LiDAR data are available, with a focus on freely accessible datasets from government agencies and open-source initiatives. |
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Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Time: 1:30-2:30 Location: 208 Self Hall |
Presenter(s): J. Patrick McGrail, Ph.D. Title: Copyright implication differences between face-to-face classes and virtual classes via Teams, Zoom, etc. Description: TBA |
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Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Time: 1:30-2:30 Location: 208 Self Hall |
Presenter(s): JSU Nursing Faculty and Students Title: Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training and Awareness Description: The primary purpose of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is to restore a normal heart rhythm in people experiencing cardiac arrest by delivering a defibrillation shock. AEDs are designed to be easily used by people with little or no medical training. The AED device provides audio and visual prompts, guiding the user through each step of the process, including chest pad placement and shock delivery. JSU Nursing Faculty and Students will host a session for any faculty, staff, or community member wishing to increase their knowledge of an Automated External Defibrillator. |
During regular business hours, you will receive a calendar invite sent to your JSU Outlook email within two hours of registering for an event. Once you accept the invite, the event information will appear on your Microsoft Outlook Calendar. Calendar invites are manually updated by Brandy Roberts, so if you do not receive yours, please contact Brandy Roberts at broberts@jsu.edu for assistance.
While Faculty Commons encourages registration for On-Site Writing meetings, it is not a requirement to pre-register to attend meetings.