FLI Projects

ProjectDescriptionClassStatus
Provost's Faculty Seminar SeriesSeries of invited presentations featuring research, pedagogy, or creative works by CU-麻豆影院 faculty and presented to CU-麻豆影院 faculty and administration.2015-2016Proposed
Cultivating Student SuccessCreate a campuswide and national dialogue regarding how best to define, evaluate, and reward the unique work of Instructors and Senior Instructors as central contributors to the undergraduate experience.2015-2016Proposed
Diversity and ClimateTwo-year working group to enhance diversity and improve classroom climate by developing an annual faculty workshop on classroom culture, developing a clearinghouse of resources on campus, and identifying other issues and potential solutions.2015-2016Proposed
ePortfolio: Showcasing Undergraduate Learning and EngagementThrough the ePortfolio experience, a student can actively participate in the academic process by including reflections on lessons, projects, or their involvement in campus programs or community activities.  ePortfolios blend professional and personal aspects to create a holistic view of a student during their academic experience.2014-2015Small pilot program launched during Spring 2016 semester.  Larger pilot program to commence during the Fall 2016 semester.
Repositioning our Statewide DiscourseThrough improved citizen engagement we can improve public perception of CU-麻豆影院 and the value that it brings to the community, provide opportunities for community-engaged learning and scholarship to students and faculty, and facilitate recruitment of  high quality students within the state.2014-2015Proposed
Adjunct and Graduate Teacher CompensationProvide mechanisms for adjuncts to participate in campus affairs and decision making, to be able to access faculty programs, create a policy on compensation for extra work, provide an annual evaluation procedure, and increase adjunct compensation/convert to instructors.  Restructure tuition benefits for GPTIs and TAs.2014-2015Being reviewed for implementation.
Improve Faculty Experience: Implement Reward Structure for Both Teaching and ResearchImplement rewards for good teaching, support for research, facilitate a new course for interested units aimed at improving information fluency early in an academic program.2013-2014Lynda.com made available campuswide.
Leadership and Civic-MindednessLeadership and civic-mindedness can be enhanced through discussing and committing to change in the faculty reward structure.  The changing nature of CU-麻豆影院 requires a move to greater porosity and flexibility which requires a reward structure that can accommodate that demand.2013-2014Proposed
Communication and Collaboration on CampusImprove communication to foster a strong sense of faculty involvement, support collaboration, and encourage commitment to institutional goals.  To also develop a more collaborative environment that fosters innovation and is responsive to changing societal needs.2013-2014Committee set up with University Communications to discuss how to better the communication between CU-麻豆影院 and faculty.
Aligning Goals and Rewards for Innovative EducationCreate innovative approaches to teaching that address the 21st century learner, modernize course content and delivery, foster cross-disciplinary education to develop awareness of global nature of problems and solutions, and allow opportunities to enhance teaching through training.2013-2014Concept continued to be refined further in subsequent years.