Announcements for the week of June 1, 2020
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Preparing for the Fall: We have established some guidelines that will be followed as we plan for Fall 2020 and posted them here. There is information on how different academic programs will offer classes as well as plans regarding social distancing, testing, monitoring and operations. These guidelines are based on current directives from county, state and federal public health officials and the American College Health Association. We expect changes to these directives over the following weeks. Accordingly, this document is meant as a starting point for fall planning and is expected to change over time. Additionally, we have developed surveys for students, faculty and staff to help us prepare for fall and work toward accommodating individual needs. Please answer the brief questionnaire as soon as possible, and update it as circumstances change.
Coming to Campus: Campus access is still restricted to only those individuals who have been specifically approved to work on campus. If you need to come to campus you must send an email to campussafety@callutheran.edu and to Leanne Neilson (neilson@callutheran.edu) indicating the date/time that you want to come to campus and the location where you need access. After receiving approval, you will need to check in at the screening station when you arrive on campus. You also need to stay 6 feet away from others and wear a mask when in the presence of others.
Digital Learning Resources: Did you know that Cal Lutheran’s Digital Learning Team has a variety of resources available for virtual instruction and on-line learning? These learning resources are designed to be engaging and practical across a variety of disciplines. We encourage you to take advantage of these resources: https://www.callutheran.edu/offices/ctl/remote-resources/
Digital Learning Webinars on VidGrid: All schools (except the Graduate School of Psychology) are migrating from Panopto to Vidgrid over the next month. Panopto is an asynchronous (recorded, can be viewed anytime) video capture service available within Blackboard courses. Vidgrid is an easier to use and more feature rich video capture software. ITS is working with Vidgrid to move Faculty curated videos on Panopto to Vidgrid over the next month. Please refrain from creating any new content in Panopto as it will reach end of life on June 30. In response to several faculty requesting VidGrid in order to start recording their lectures, the Digital Learning team has put together several training sessions. Click here to see session dates/times and to RSVP. This training will go over recommended preparations for the transition from Panopto to VidGrid, recording with VidGrid, and making videos available in Blackboard.
Faculty Development: Summer Teaching and Training - Preparing for alternative course delivery? What resources do you need to better prepare? Are there any on-line tools you would like to learn or master? How do we best keep in touch with our students during the summer transition? These are a few questions/ideas we plan to cover through a variety of workshops and training sessions. Grady Hanrahan and the Digital Learning Team want to hear from you. Please send any ideas or needs you may have to Grady at ghanraha@callutheran.edu.
To view the Coronavirus Information page, click here. This page provides the latest updates, plans and protocols, and other resources. |
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- Center for Teaching and Learning presents: The Value of VidGrid, Wed., June 3, 10:30am, online. Click here to register.
- University Chapel, Thurs., June 4. Watch and interact at 11:25am every Thursday at our facebook watch party. After worship, meet us on zoom from 12:00-12:15pm for online "cookie and lemonade" conversation time! https://clu.zoom.us/j/95448409253
- Faculty Development Workshop: Thurs., June 4, 12:00pm-1:30pm. Dr. Sharla Berry will host a virtual workshop titled “Building Community in Online Environments: Strategies for Engaging Teaching.” In this workshop, participants will learn multiple strategies for creating interactive online classes that support students’ sense of community. Zoom Meeting Link: https://clu.zoom.us/j/93751534314?pwd=UXkyc0gxaktsbEdlcGswcTlGUklKQT09 and Password: 636051.
- Free Spanish lessons (virtual) – A Spanish for University Professionals class will be offered this summer for faculty, staff and families of current and prospective students. With two sessions for introductory and intermediate levels, the courses are highly interactive and conversation-based for those interested in improving their speaking or listening skills in Spanish.
Session 1
Monday-Thursday, June 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25
SPAN 101: 1:45-3 p.m.
SPAN 102: 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Session 2
Monday-Thursday, July 6-10 and 13-17
Monday-Wednesday, July 20-22
SPAN 101: 1:45-3 p.m.
SPAN 102: 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Click here to sign up for one or multiple courses. A Zoom link will be sent via email in advance of class.
- Senior Art Exhibit: Passionate Perspectives (virtual) through Sept. 2.
- Thingamajig VI: A Printmaking and Ceramics Exploration (virtual) through Sept.2. Thingamajig features student printmaking and ceramic processes, from beginning and advanced classes, in a wide exploration of content and composition.
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- Full-time Faculty - Please complete your Faculty Annual Report as soon as possible, so that we may include this information in the "At the Leading Edge" Faculty Accomplishments publication. The online form can be found on the Academic Affairs Website under Faculty Resources or click here. Upon successful submission, you will receive an immediate email copy of your report.
- Faculty Housing Loans: Due to the uncertainty of the budget for the upcoming year, we are not accepting applications for the housing loan program. If we are able to meet our enrollment, housing, and discount rate goals in the fall, then we may be able to accept applications later and make selections during the 2020-21 academic year.
- Spring 2022 Short-term Faculty-led Travel Seminar Proposals due June 17. Email global@callutheran.edu with any questions or to express interest. Join CGE for a Zoom presentation showcasing the various ways in which faculty can offer a short-term program: Short-term Faculty-led Program Options, Wed., June 3, 2-3pm. The session is offered if convenient. CGE will be creating a recorded version and posting to the website.
- Faculty Fulbright Information Session: Wed., June 10, 2-3pm. Join a zoom presentation showcasing the application process and options for Fulbright Scholars. The 2021-2022 awards ranging from 2-12 months are now posted. The national deadline for most awards is September 15, 2020. Note: Must be a US citizen to apply. Email global@callutheran.edu with any questions or to express interest. The session is offered if convenient. CGE will be creating a recorded version and posting to the website.
- Grade Changes - Faculty wishing to submit grade changes are now able to submit those changes using a new Dynamic Form available on the Registrar site under “for Faculty and Staff”, found here.
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