Weekly Mailing to Tenure line, Affiliate, Visitors, Administrative Professionals, and Professional Support Staff in CLAS
CLAS Weekly Mailing 08-24-22
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1. Advising Updates and Student Success Information
2. Greetings from the GVSU Speech Lab
Faculty
Calendars
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1. Advising Updates and Student Success Information
Starting Fall 2022, all new to GVSU students will be formally assigned to a professional academic advisor from the CLAS Academic Advising Center. This is in addition to their assigned faculty advisor in the major. This will allow for closer collaboration between the Center and the academic units, as well as make it much easier for students to identify their assigned advisors in both Banner and Navigate. More information is coming as this initiative is put into action.
Also new for Fall 2022, all new to GVSU students will be required to meet with their assigned Professional Advisor at least once during the fall or winter semester to review critical advising information and receive permission to register for the 2023/2024 academic year. The CLAS Academic Advising Center is currently working on a detailed outreach plan to all new students to make sure they are aware of this new requirement and to encourage them to make those appointments sooner than later. Again, more to come as this important initiative is implemented.
Questions regarding either of these new initiatives can be directed to either AD Schaner at [email protected] or Cathy Buyarski, the new Center Director, at [email protected]
Drop/Add Week – students can make changes to their schedules without penalty through Friday, September 2 at 5 p.m. Be aware that you may find new students in your classes each day as they get settled into their final schedules and be prepared for questions on making up any missed work. We ask that you accommodate these students as appropriate.
Credit/No Credit Grade Requests: Students have until Friday, September 2 by 5 p.m. to request the Credit/No Credit grade option for Fall 2022 courses. The online process routes students through the appropriate permissions needed to use this grading option. Late submissions are not accepted.
Faculty Repository – just a reminder, the CLAS Faculty Advisor Repository continues to be a great source of information regarding all GVSU policies and procedures that pertain to academic advising, as well as a wealth of information on student success. Bookmark it for easy access!
The CLAS Academic Advising Center will be holding both virtual and in-person drop-in advising sessions every day during the first week of classes. For in-person, students can stop in at the Center in C-1-120/140 MAK; for virtual, refer the students to the virtual front desk for check-in.
The Registrar’s Office provides a wealth of information regarding the academic calendar and important dates, all graduation policies, FERPA regulations, Banner training and more.
Students of Concern: Students with academic or other concerns are often best assisted directly and discreetly by faculty and staff who have the closest relationships. The Dean of Students Office has provided a reference guide for "tips" on how to help students, and how to refer a student for either academic (via the online Navigate system) or non-academic concern (via the online CARE system).
Navigate Training for Faculty Advisors - The Student Academic Success Center offers Navigate training for new and returning faculty through Sprout. These sessions are open to all faculty and provide a comprehensive review of the advising platform specifically geared towards faculty advising. For units who are interested in a dedicated training session for their faculty, Matt Musser is available to provide this support ([email protected]).
Academic Support is Available for all Students
Advising Centers – the students in each college at GVSU have access to professional academic advisors to assist with course scheduling, major exploration and dissemination of academic policies and procedures. Each center is now offering virtual appointment scheduling via Navigate. Both in-person and virtual sessions are available for many courses.
Tutoring and Reading Center – The TRC offers free tutoring, reading assistance, and academic skills through scheduled and drop-in services. The TRC is offering in-person and virtual sessions that can be scheduled through the new Navigate student platform, or by stopping by the center on the second floor of Kleiner. Request a class visit to discuss tutoring services on our new Faculty & Staff Resources tab. Encourage students to seek help early and often! For help or more information, please contact Keigh-Cee Bell, Director of CLAS Tutoring—[email protected].
Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors – the Center assists all students with any writing project throughout their academic careers. Virtual appointments and drop-in hours are available.
University Libraries – a variety of services, resources, study, and presentation spaces are available for students, faculty, and staff.
The Knowledge Market – Drop by the Knowledge Market at the Mary Idema Pew or Steelcase Library or make an appointment to meet with consultants from the Library Research Center, the Writing Center, the Speech Lab, or the Digital Skills Lab. Consultants work one-on-one or in small groups to develop research strategies, analyze data, improve writing, and polish presentations.
MyLakerSuccess website links students (and faculty and staff) to a wide variety of academic, personal, and professional resources.
MyBlueLaker is an interactive virtual assistant available to students to download on phones and other devices. Students can ask questions via the app and are provided with quick answers and links to a wide variety of campus resources.
2. Greetings from the GVSU Speech Lab
Isaac Simon, a faculty member with the School of Communications since 2017, is serving as interim director of the Speech Lab. The Speech Lab’s public speaking consultants are GV students that are fully trained peer-tutors who specialize in providing support for GV students.
How the Speech Lab can support students:
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Managing speech Anxiety
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Organizing/outlining presentations
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Individual and group presentations
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Turning a paper into a presentation
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Visual aid/ppt assessment
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Practicing delivery and time management
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Multiple locations and virtual consultations
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In-class workshops
How you can support the Speech Lab:
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Share a link to the Speech Lab with your students https://www.gvsu.edu/speechlab/
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Include Speech Lab consultations in your courses (Extra credit opportunity, Require consultations before presentations)
A member of the Speech Lab can visit your course to provide an overview of our services and explain the steps of setting up an appointment.
See the flier at the end of this Weekly Mailing.
Questions? Email [email protected] or stop by the Speech lab at 154LMH.
Faculty
3. Call for Student Papers
The 18th Annual Art and Science of Aging Conference will be held on GVSU’s Pew Campus on Friday, February 24th, 2023.
The conference will incorporate student research in poster sessions, oral presentations, and live demonstrations. The conference organizers welcome all student work that is relevant to the field of gerontology, including topics related to social, psychological, biological aging. We accept student work completed independently, under faculty supervision, or during a class. Projects can be in progress or already finished.
For nearly two decades, the Art and Science of Aging Conference has offered students from across disciplines a unique professionalization opportunity where they can share their work with a diverse, friendly audience. We hope you and your students will take advantage of this unique opportunity. Please feel free to forward this call for submissions to colleagues who have students completing relevant research.
A form to submit proposals and learn more about the opportunities available for students will be live soon. If you have questions or comments, please email Dr. Anna Hammersmith at [email protected].
Calendars
4. Important deadlines
Aug. 29 Fall classes begin
Aug. 29 Candidate submits portfolio to unit head
Sep. 2 Credit/No Request deadline 5 p.m.
Sep. 2 Last day to register/100% refund deadline 5 p.m.
Sep. 4-5 Labor Day Recess
Sep. 15 Unit Stability Update response should be entered in GVAdvance
Sep. 19 Tentative: First Round Annual Schedule opens for 2023-2024 to Departments. Departments with dibs rooms are held to the minimum-usage requirement described under “Department dibs room use policy” at the Unit Heads Scheduling page.
Sep. 23 75% refund deadline 5 p.m.
Oct. 10 – 14 Midterm evaluations
Oct. 14 Units submit promotion materials (promotion to professor) to the dean’s office
Oct. 14 Tentative: First Round Annual Schedule for 2023-2024 due to Dean’s Office
Oct. 17 Midterm grades due by 11:59 p.m. midnight
Oct. 23 – 25 Fall Break (for students)
Oct. 28 Withdrawal with “W” grade deadline 5 p.m.
Nov. 18 CLAS Personnel Committee submits recommendations to the dean
Nov. 23 – 27 Thanksgiving Recess
Nov. 28 Tentative: Final Round Annual Schedule for 2023-2024 opens to Departments
Dec. 12 – 17 Final Examinations
Dec. 16 Dean notifies candidate and unit head of recommendation
Dec. 19 Final Grades due by 11:59 p.m. midnight
Dec. 22 Final Grades available to students
Jan. 6 Tentative: Final Round Annual Schedule for 2023-2024 due to Dean’s Office
Feb. 1 Spring/Summer 2023 Schedule goes Live in Banner
Mar. 1 Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 Schedule goes Live in Banner
5. Upcoming events
Aug. 24 FTLC Teaching and Learning Conference
Aug. 24 Convocation
Aug. 25 CLAS Fall Faculty and Staff Meeting, LAT in the Haas Center for Performing Arts. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Coffee Reception, 9:30-11 a.m. Program. 11 a.m. President Mantella and Provost Mili. Lunch under the tent. RSVP form
Sep. 7 Unit Head Meeting 3 – 5 p.m. KC 2204 Pere Marquette
Sep. 8 Science on Tap: "Teaching" An Old Yeast New Tricks: Improving Beer Flavor And Quality Through Genetically Engineered Brewer's Yeast (Saccharomyces spp.). 8 p.m. Speak EZ Lounge.
Sep. 16 Faculty Research Colloquium, 308 PAD
Sep. 21 Unit Head Meeting 3 – 5 p.m. KC 2204 Pere Marquette
Sep. 21 Alliance for Professional Support Staff (APSS) Union Open House Mixer, STU South Lawn, 12-2 p.m.; PSS should RSVP by September 6.
Sep. 22 GVSU Arts Celebration 2022-2023 kickoff event: As Is: Beauty and the Body in Contemporary Art. Reception for opening of the GVSU Arts Celebration, 5-8 p.m.
Sep. 28-29 Homerathon
Sep. 28 Carey Lecture, 7 p.m., Loosemore Auditorium
Oct. 5 Unit Head Meeting 3 – 5 p.m. Kirkhof Room 2215/2216
Oct. 6 6-7 p.m. Loosemore Auditorium. Ott Lecture to the General Public: Biomimetic Cuisine: The Chemistry, Craft and Culture of Our Future Foods
Oct. 7 Ott Lecture to Chemistry audience, 1-2 p.m., KC Pere Marquette. Biomimetic Chemistry: Recapitulating Biomolecular Structures and Functions
Oct. 12-15 Tentative dates of GVSU Climate Change Education Solutions Summit (TBC)
Oct. 14 Faculty Research Colloquium, 308 PAD
Oct. 18 Repair Clinic, 6-8 p.m. Holton Hooker Multipurpose Room. (More info on the Repair Clinic)
Oct. 19 Unit Head Meeting 3– 5 p.m. Kirkhof Room 2215/2216
Nov. 2 Unit Head Meeting 3 – 5 p.m. Kirkhof Room 2215/2216
Nov. 7 GVSU Arts Celebration "South Chicago Dance Theatre: Energy | Power | Grace", 7 p.m. Louis Armstrong Theatre, Haas Performing Arts Center, Allendale campus.
Nov. 9 Tenth Annual Teach-In, Pew Campus (Seidman, DeVos, CHS)
Nov. 10 Tenth Annual Teach-In, Allendale Campus (Kirkhof)
Nov.16 Unit Head Meeting 3– 5 p.m. Kirkhof Room 2215/2216
Nov. 18 Faculty Research Colloquium, 308 PAD
Nov. 30 Unit Head Meeting 3 – 5 p.m. TBD
Dec. 5 GVSU Arts Celebration Holiday Concert, “And on Earth, Peace.” Fountain Street Church
Dec. 10 Commencement
Dec. 21 Unit Head Meeting 3 – 5 p.m. Kirkhof Room 2215/2216
Dec. 23 – Jan. 2 Semester Break
COVID Policy Links
Note: Daily COVID self-assessment is not required at this time.
Face Coverings Compliance Protocol (including employee FAQs)
Reminders
Newsletters/information you may have missed
CLAS Faculty and Staff Start-Up Meeting: The CLAS Faculty and Staff Start-Up Meeting will take place on Thursday, August 25 in the Louis Armstrong Theatre in the Thomas J. and Marsha J. Haas Center for Performing Arts. Join us for coffee and conversation at 8:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Center for Performing Arts. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. Lunch under the tent will follow on the lawn behind Kirkhof. Please RSVP using the CLAS Start-up Meeting and lunch RSVP form. The meeting will also be available via livestream. If you request(ed) a livestream link on the RSVP form, you will receive a Zoom link the week of August 22.
Invitation for the Women’s Commission Fall Welcome Luncheon
University Libraries Newsletter
Conversations about GVSU Work Satisfaction and Campus Climate
Unit heads—did you have any late ADJ hires? Please share The CLAS Teacher
