Kickoff Week

8:30– 10:00 a.m.

Eisler Center Ballrooms

Breakfast with President Pink & Provost Fleischman

Join President Pink and Provost Fleischman for a welcome back breakfast in the DEC Ballrooms. Formal remarks begin at 9:30am.

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Eisler Center Ballrooms

Ferris Faculty Association (FFA) Luncheon

Join colleagues from across campus for a hosted luncheon. All FSU bargaining unit employees welcome.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Unlocking Access: Embracing Open Textbooks and OER

 Calling all Ferris faculty members! Are you curious about the potential of open textbooks and open educational resources (OER) to address affordability concerns while enhancing student success? Are you passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment for your students? Join us for a session that will delve into the world of open education, debunk misconceptions, provide you with strategies to integrate open textbooks seamlessly into your teaching practice, and introduce you to new incentives for incorporating OER into your classroom.

Session Objectives:

1. Open and OER Demystified: Gain a clear understanding of what open education is and what it isn't, exploring the range of open educational resources beyond just textbooks. 
2. The Affordability-Student Success Nexus: Delve into the profound impact of affordability issues on student academic success and examine how open textbooks can serve as a solution to alleviate financial burdens and increase access to learning materials. 
3. Overcoming Faculty Barriers: Identify common obstacles that hinder faculty adoption of open textbooks.
4. Integrating Open Education: Explore practical ways to seamlessly integrate open education practices into your existing workflows and teaching strategies. 
5. Supporting Faculty Adoption: Uncover the support available to faculty interested in adopting open textbooks, including repositories to locate textbooks and other materials that align with your specific curriculum needs. 
6. Embrace the Rewards: Apply for incentives to fuel your OER journey!

Facilitator: Stacy Anderson

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/92274351033

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Eisler Center Ballrooms

Academic Senate Symposium

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Cranker’s Brewery

213 S. State St.

Big Rapids, MI 49307

Academic Senate Social Hour

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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College Meetings

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The Vision and Learning Link

Have you ever had a student who struggled academically even though they seem to "get" the material? Do they seem to work slower than their peers? Are they re-reading passages and still not comprehending what they just read? Perhaps they suffer from frequent headaches? That student might have an undiagnosed vision problem that is affecting their learning. This presentation will discuss how to recognize common vision problems that affect learning and how you can help these students. 

Session Objectives:

1. Recognize symptoms of vision related learning problems as they manifest in a classroom
2. Understand how vision and learning are related 
3. Know how to screen a student for referral to investigate potential vision problems 
4. Begin the referral process for students who need it 

Facilitator: Emily Aslakson 

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/96223693661

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Study Abroad and Faculty-led Programs

Interested in developing a study abroad program or learning more about the opportunities? Come learn about study abroad at Ferris, Campus Community software, developing a program, and submitting a program proposal.

Session Objectives:

1. Explain general information regarding faculty-led study abroad programs at Ferris: developing a program, proposal process, course development
2. Learn more about the student study abroad opportunities for faculty development
3. Identify how new study abroad software, Campus Community, will be used to manage the proposal process, student program applications, and more.

Facilitators: Tara Braun & Megan Hauser-Tran

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/99538150716

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Fueling Your OER Journey: The Ferris OER Boost Program

Attention all Ferris faculty members! Are you ready to take your open educational resources (OER) engagement to the next level? Whether you're an experienced OER adopter looking to create or remix materials or a newcomer eager to incorporate OER into your classroom, the Ferris OER Boost program is here to support and inspire you. Join us for an in-depth exploration of this exciting initiative, designed to provide incentives and guidance as you navigate the world of open education.

Session Objectives:

1. Get a comprehensive overview of the program, its goals, and how it supports faculty members in adopting, adapting, and creating OER.
2. Learn the application process, including eligibility criteria, deadlines, and the information you need to submit.
3. Understand the commitments and deliverables expected from program participants, ensuring a clear path to success.
4. Discover the incentives offered by the program, designed to recognize and reward your efforts in embracing OER.
5. Explore the different levels of OER engagement, from adopting existing resources to mixing and creating new materials.
6. Learn the various support mechanisms and resources available to program participants, including workshops, consultations, and access to OER repositories.
7. Get a glimpse in how to document your activities.

Whether you're an OER enthusiast or just starting your journey, this session will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to leverage the Ferris OER Boost program to its fullest potential. Join us and discover how you can make a lasting impact on student success and affordability through open education.

Facilitator: Stacy Anderson

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/94286849101

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Get to Know Career and Professional Success (CAPS)

CAPS for all!  How can we help you, your program, and your students?  

Session Objectives:

1. Understand new workplace needs and how Career and Professional Success is preparing students
2. Discover how you can incorporate career assignments into your classroom
3. View a quick glance at career platforms provided to students, faculty, and staff
4. Make referrals to Career and Professional Success

Facilitator: Angela Roman

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/97530095693

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Disability Dialogue: Reframing Disability to See Difference NOT Deficit

Nearly 20% of college students nationwide report having a disability. Misinformation and stigma have a profound impact on their college experience. Let’s have a conversation about how to think about disability differently and create better experiences for students.

Session Objectives

1. Learn the difference between the medical and social models of disability.
2. Understand the concept of universal design for learning.
3. Identify microaggressions that impact perpetuate stigma.
4. Gain strategies to create an environment that is welcoming to all learners.

Facilitators: Kristin Conley & Julie Alexander

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/91056505718

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Manage Course and Program Assessment Data in HelioCampus

No time for assessment? Join us to view a demonstration on how to quickly collect your assessment data using the new assessment system available directly through Canvas.  

Session Objectives:

1. Access and Manage Assessment Data using Helio Campus 
2. Map an individual course learning outcome to a program learning outcome.  
3. Map a learning activity or assessment within Canvas, to a course learning outcome. 
4. Discuss how faculty can easily design courses to collect assessment data using Canvas.
5. Locate the support materials and training opportunities available. 
6. Describe the process for making changes or adding new PLOs or CLOs. 

Facilitators: Katie Kalata & University Assessment Committee

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/98551212203

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Getting Grants at Ferris

Join the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs staff to learn about the grant process and the resources available to you. You’ll leave with a greater understanding of the available resources and awareness of the pre, and post, award process.

Facilitators: Thomas Dowling, Kara Eagle, Wendy Stapp

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/98721837434

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Copy Leaks – The New AI and Plagiarism Detection Tool

Join colleagues from throughout the university to explore the latest AI/Plagiarism tool in Canvas. You’ll leave the session knowing how to enable the tool for your course assignments and be able to use the results.

Session Objectives:

1. Understand AI in the academic environment
2. Know the core functions of the AI detection tool available in Canvas
3. Avoid inappropriate use of the detection results

Facilitator: Andrew Peterson

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/92483899354