Announcements for the week of March 22, 2021

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements for the week of March 22, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Spotlight

 

Indoor Classes Resuming: Ventura County moved to the red tier on March 17. As a result, we are returning to indoor classes for traditional undergraduate and graduate School of Management classes that are scheduled to be taught indoors. We will return to indoor classes on Monday, March 29.

Training Sessions for Faculty: 
The Digital Learning Department will offer additional on-campus training sessions to familiarize faculty with the On-Ground Classroom Technology (360' Cameras and Kaptivo) in a HyFlex/Split teaching mode through Sat., Mar. 27. All faculty who have not had this training and will be teaching on-campus starting March 29 must RSVP and attend. Adequate steps will be taken to ensure all COVID-19 precautions are followed for these on-campus trainings. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

 

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Announcements

 

  • CLU Masks: If you didn't pick up a CLU mask in the fall, stop by the Office of the Provost (downstairs in the Pederson Administration Building) to get one. (Don't forget to do your Daily Health Check first, so you can swipe into the building.)
     
  • Faculty Q&A with Provost Neilson on Mar. 12: Click here to view the minutes.
     
  • Use of Incomplete (IN) grades: A grade of Incomplete (IN) is supposed to be given only when a final piece of work in the class has not been completed. We are extending the policy in Spring 2021 to include more than just the final exam or final assignment. If a student’s ability to participate in class was impacted by the situation related to COVID-19, a grade of IN can be assigned. An incomplete cannot be completed by requiring the student to repeat the entire course. Faculty will be required to complete an incomplete contract and continue to work with the student while they are finishing the requirements of the class. The incomplete contract can be found on the Registrar page under the “For Faculty and Staff” link here.
     
  • The OURCS is looking for Faculty to review Summer Research proposals. Please complete this short form if you are willing to review student proposals.
     
  • Save the Date: Virtual Lunch Series: What is Gamification? Thurs., Apr. 1, 12:15-1pm, via Zoom. Ada Crutchfield, Digital Learning’s Learning Technology Coordinator, will be presenting what gamification is for education, the pro’s and con’s of gamification; and examples how to implement it in education with language learners. We will also provide a resource list of gamification technology tools to use for language learners. After the presentation, there will “Q&A” forum with the audience. All are welcome to attend and those who join, will receive a “participation of completion” certificate.
     
  • Save the Date: The Office of Sponsored Research and Projects is presenting a grant writing series for faculty and staff. The next workshop is titled Do the Dollars Make Sense? Allowable Spending & Budget Development. This workshop will be held virtually on Tues., Apr. 23, from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. (Note new date.) Click here to register. For information, email Roni Hooper at rhooper@callutheran.edu.
     
  • Rotary Peace Fellows Scholarship: The Peacebuilder subcommittee of the Thousand Oaks Rotary (TOR) invites interested Cal Lutheran alumni and/or eligible parties to submit an application for nomination with full scholarship to the Rotary Peace Master’s Degree or Professional Development Certificate Program. Site options include six university Rotary Peace Centers around the world. Program details are online, including background/work experience requirements. If you know of someone potentially interested, then please forward this notice. Sponsored requests are due to TOR prior to April 1, 2021, using the linked gForm. Non-sponsored applications are due to Rotary Foundation by May 15. Submit questions about TOR sponsorship to Christina Sanchez at rotarypeacebuilding@gmail.com.
     
  • Education Abroad Expanded Portfolio: The CGE is delighted to announce that the Office of Education Abroad (OEA) created a new Cal Lutheran portfolio for away programs. Under the new model that is in effect as of Fall 2021, OEA increased offerings from 10 to 33 semester-long study abroad programs that expand the country/continent options beyond our previous Western European emphasis. Students participating in our programs are able to retain their financial aid, providing more equitable access to education abroad for all students. Beyond the financial aid package, OEA will provide additional scholarship funds to assist students seeking to study away. An overview information session is coming soon. Students can apply for Fall 2021 opportunities until April 1. Contact studyabroad@callutheran.edu with any questions.
     
  • CLU-Oxford Program: Reconfigured Model, Fall 2021 Update: The Cal Lutheran-Oxford Program is moving forward for Fall 2021! The reconfigured program maintains the foundational tutorial model classes with faculty from the prestigious Oxford University (Aug-Sept), while adding a new dimension of traditional classes and/or an internship experience in the global city of London (Sept-Nov). The application deadline is April 1. Contact studyabroad@callutheran.edu with any questions.
     
  • Have you published a book or illustrated a work during the past year that will be published by April 20, 2021? We would like to honor you at our annual Provost's Faculty Grant Recipient and Author Recognition Reception, which takes place during the Festival of Scholars. Please email Roni Hooper at rhooper@callutheran.edu with a brief synopsis of your published book or illustrated work, along with the date of publication. 
     
  • Data Requests: The Office of Educational Effectiveness and Institutional Research (EEIR) has developed a data request form to provide the Cal Lutheran community with data needs. Examples of data requested include enrollment trends, survey distribution lists, retention data, etc. Click here for the form. If you have any questions please contact EEIR at eeir@callutheran.edu.

 

 

 


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