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Links to Resources
We've added key resource links to the bottom of the newsletter, so don't forget to scroll down.
Academic Faculty Handbook
Over the past year I've worked with a number of people across campus to create a campus-wide academic faculty handbook. It directs faculty to key resources and processes, and provides important information about a range of topics. It will be updated each summer to stay current.
Thank you to everyone who provided content or feedback, particularly Betty Kim, Ruby Ortega, and Molly Appel.
Search for CTLE Director Position
We have posted the job ad for the Director of the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE). Please share it with anyone who may be interested!
Publications & Grants
- Seseer Mou-Danha (Communication) had her article, "Understanding Audience Emotional Needs in Crisis Journalism: The Boston Globe's Social Media Coverage of the Boston Marathon Bombing" accepted by Journalism Studies.
- We received a $235,000 subaward from UNR's Nevada First-Gen Network grant. Leilani Carreño (Nepantla Director) will get $150,000 to create a living-learning community on campus. Kimberly Williams (TRIO Programs Executive Director) will receive $85,000 to support first-generation CCSD students.
- Katie Dockweiler (Education) got notice that a $1.3 million earmark has been awarded to support the Psychoeducational Mental Health Clinic on campus.
- Jennifer Lamoreaux (Dual Credit) received a $368,000 Expanding Access to College-Level Coursework (GEER II) grant from the Nevada Department of Education. The grant will cover/reduce course fees for Dual Credit students during the Fall 2023 semester.
- Heather Lang-Cassera (College Success/English) was interviewed for Keep St. Pete's Lit Typewriter Talks. She is also a Nevada Arts Council 2024 Project Grant for Artists Recipient.
If you have a publication, grant, or honor, reach out to me!
Policy Updates
Resources for AI and Teaching
The CTLE has begun creating a module of resources related to AI and pedagogy. They'll add more as the semester goes on. They are also offering an AI badge that faculty can earn by completing three AI-related workshops/talks.
Rachel Herzl-Betz (Writing Center Director) also sent me this webinar recording about AI and teaching, which is free to view.
Community Open House
The City of Henderson will host an open house as part of their College Area Livable Centers Study. This is a great opportunity to provide feedback on local land development planning. See their flyer for details. Food and drinks will be served.
2023 NSSE Results
Each year, our students participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This year's reports are in, and this week I'm highlighting the overall results. The first part of the report focuses on results from first-year students; the later part of the report is about seniors. For each item, a blue (up) triangle indicates our students scored higher than comparison groups; a purple (down) triangle means they scored lower.
Overall, we did quite well; our students reported higher levels of a number of academic and co-curricular items and sense of belonging at the institution. Not surprisingly, they are much more likely to work, and to work more hours. They are also more likely to report caring for others.
The report is full of information, so take a look.
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