SEIRI has had a productive inaugural year under the direction of its founding executive director, Dr. Pratibha Varma-Nelson. SEIRI activities have included leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of numerous STEM  education projects, hosting faculty seminars and workshops, and partnering with faculty on a variety of STEM education related innovations. SEIRI personnel have also made several conference presentations and had several peer reviewed papers published. In addition, Varma-Nelson was among the 2017 American Chemical Society Fellows selected for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession, and the Society. Dr. Varma-Nelson will also receive the 2018 George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education from the American Chemical Society.
An Advisory Board consisting of 11 IUPUI faculty and administrators from a wide range STEM backgrounds was formed to provide suggestions and support for future SEIRI initiatives and growth.
SEIRI is currently partnering with faculty on 16 grants that together are worth more than $10 million. In addition, IUPUI was invited to submit a full proposal to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Inclusive Excellence Initiative. The proposed activities will be directed by campus-level leadership, SEIRI, as well as all relevant leaders from the School of Science and from University College, where a large number of science-interested students begin their IUPUI education.
The SEIRI team grew significantly over the past year, and now includes Dr. Justin L. Hess, assistant director; Kim S. Nguyen, director for statewide and regional collaborations; and Sheila Summers, administrative assistant. SEIRI also hired an evaluator/researcher, Dr. Anthony Chase, and a postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Annwesa Dasgupta, who partners with IUPUI STEM faculty alongside the existing research team members, Grant Fore and John Buckwalter. The team also added two members to the LSAMP project, Deb Cole and Michelle Quirk. In addition, several undergraduate and graduate research assistants are being supported on STEM education projects in SEIRI.
SEIRI conducted the inaugural SEIRI Seed Grant competition (SSG), which yielded 12 submissions. Seven projects have received seed funding of approximately $30,000 each to implement and explore the impacts of curricular transformations in undergraduate STEM curricula at IUPUI. The SSG awardees were recognized in an August news release by IUPUI.
With Dr. Varma-Nelson as executive director, and Dr. Justin Hess, assistant director, SEIRI has increased its size and capabilities enabling the institute to continue its goal of creating nationally-acclaimed STEM research and education initiatives, supported through internal and external funding.
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Kathy Johnson, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer
Gina Sanchez Gibau, Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As Congress continues to debate immigration reform in the United States, it is important that faculty familiarize themselves with DACA (the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program) and the impact that the rescinding of DACA has for both current DACAmented and undocumented students at IUPUI. While the national origins of DACA students are varied, they do not hold the status of international students. The website DACA.IU.edu serves as a one-stop-shop for the latest information for students, staff, and faculty with links that provide more specific details for students enrolled at IUPUI and IUPUC. It is important to remember that the educational records associated with all students, including those impacted by DACA, are protected through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). If you are approached by an immigration or homeland security official seeking information about an IUPUI student, please contact Frank Martinez, associate general counsel for Indiana University, at ude[dot]ui[at]itramrf, 317-274-7455.
It is difficult to imagine the conditions of stress experienced by our students as a result of the uncertain and evolving political context. Should students reach out to faculty for support, it is important for faculty to encourage conversation at a level at which the student feels comfortable. Some students may be experiencing high levels of stress because they missed the October 5, 2017, deadline for renewal of their DACA status. Even students who plan to graduate before their DACA benefits expire may be extremely anxious regarding their prospects for future employment. If possible, faculty should provide additional time to complete required assignments or alternative exam dates for students in distress. Faculty might also provide accommodation to students who seek to exercise their right to participate in demonstrations related to the rescinding of DACA, DREAM Act legislation, or any other political action that directly impacts their life and status as IUPUI students. Wearing a monarch butterfly pin helps to signal support for immigrants and may provide a welcoming signal to DACAmented students while raising awareness among other members of the campus community. Students who need additional support should be directed to Karina Garduno, IUPUI’s designated point-of-contact for students impacted by DACA (ude[dot]iupui[at]onudragk, 317-278-8341). Students experiencing severe distress, depression or anxiety should be referred to CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services). We sincerely appreciate faculty members’ sensitivity to these issues and thank you in advance for your support of our students.
A Town Hall meeting was held on September 25 on DACA. To view the video feed, click here (scroll to bottom of webpage to continue to link). The responses reflect the opinions of the individual panelists at the IUPUI Town Hall meeting and should not be construed as providing a legal opinion or legal advice. Further, said responses do not necessarily constitute official IU policy or position, but a general understanding of IU policy.
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Mike Polites, Senior Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies
Rob Elliott, Lecturer, Computer and Information Technology
In Sports, getting the “edge” can mean making preparations and playing a good game. In business, getting the “edge” can mean treating your customers and your employees with loyalty and respect. Getting the “edge” across IU campuses means something totally different. We would like to introduce you to EDGE Career Modules.
A group of faculty, staff, and advisors from across all of the IU campuses have earned a fellowship paid for by the Lilly Grant. This team, headed up by Dr. Stephen Hundley, senior advisor to the chancellor and professor of organizational leadership, has been charged with getting the word out to the IU community about the EDGE program.
So what is EDGE anyway? That is a great question! EDGE stands for Exploration, Development, Graduation, and Employment. The EDGE career modules (in Canvas) were developed by faculty from several universities as well as professionals and experts in various fields. Each module (currently there are nine, with others in the works) focuses on a different topic but all have the same general purpose which is to arm our students with tools they need to be successful upon graduation. The modules include:
- You and Your Options: A module that focuses on helping students find their strengths and weaknesses and includes resources and exercises to help them do this.
- Parallel Planning: A module that focuses on helping students create a “parallel plan” in case their first options with regard to major, program, grades, etc. do not go according to plan.
- Your Resume: A module that walks students through what they need to include on a resume that will get noticed.
- Making an Impression: A module that focuses on how students can make a good first impression, dining etiquette, and even how they can succeed at career fairs.
- Networking: A module that teaches students how they can begin building their professional network now, while they are still in college.
- Negotiating and Accepting Offers: A module that teaches students about negotiation, comparing offers, importance of benefits, and even making a personal budget.
- Internships: A module that teaches students not only the value of internships but where to look, how to apply, and comparing the types as well.
- Interviewing: A module that teaches students how to essentially “nail the interview” including preparation, asking questions, and closing the deal.
- Exploring Graduate or Professional School: A module that allows students to explore whether or not this is a viable option for them, and teaches them how to maneuver through the application process.
As you can see from these topics, there is something for nearly every student. IU faculty, staff, advisors and others who are in regular contact with students are encouraged to consider ways in which they may be able to apply one or more of these modules into their work with students. To support this, a pilot program has been developed that will fund a limited number of participants with a $500 stipend in exchange for incorporating EDGE into their curriculum. To preview the modules or to learn more about the pilot, log onto www.edge.iu.edu. If you would like to have an EDGE fellow speak to your team about how they can incorporate the program into the work that they do (without making dramatic curriculum adjustments!), please contact Mike Polites at ude[dot]iupui[at]setilopm. What will you do to get the EDGE?
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The Chancellor's Academic Honors Convocation recognizes outstanding achievements of IUPUI faculty, staff, and students across all areas of IUPUI’s mission: teaching and learning; research, scholarship, and creative activity; civic and community engagement; and diversity, collaboration, and best practices.
Deadline for nominations: January 15, 2018, at 5 p.m.
Chancellor’s Professor Award - $5,000 permanent base increase
Bantz-Petronio Translating Research Into Practice Faculty Award - $1,000 one-time cash award for an IUPUI TRIP Scholar
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching - $3,000 permanent base increase for a full-time faculty member; $2,000 one-time cash award for a part-time faculty member
Chancellor’s Faculty Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement - $3,000 permanent base increase for a full-time faculty member
Chancellor’s Community Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement
Chancellor’s Diversity Scholar - $3,000 one-time cash award for a full-time tenured or tenure track faculty member
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Multicultural Teaching - $3,000 one-time cash award for either a full-time or part-time faculty member
Alvin S. Bynum Award for Excellence in Mentoring - $1,000 one-time cash award for one full- or part-time faculty member and one professional staff member
Glenn W. Irwin, Jr., M.D., Research Scholar Award - $5,000 permanent base increase
Additional details, including guidelines, lists of previous recipients, and links for online nomination are available on the Academic Affairs website. We encourage you to take time to review the award guidelines, consider the excellent work of your faculty, and provide an opportunity for the campus community to appreciate the excellence of your faculty through campus awards.
The awards will be presented at the Chancellor’s Academic Honors Convocation, on Friday, April 20, 2018, at 3 p.m. in the Hine Hall Auditorium.
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Access this site to learn more about resources for teaching faculty and learn from others what works best for them. This is a new site designed to bring teachers together to learn more from each other. Browse topics in ProfessorPedia, find cool new technologies, learn about accessibility….Wow! There’s so much to learn! Try it today!
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As an instructor at IU, how can you get announcements about learning technologies?
Join the Learning Technologies listserv! The list provides information for instructors using supported learning technologies as well as other timely and important instructional tools, pilots, and initiatives. Join the listserv here.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017
4:00 p.m., Campus Center Theater
Reception following
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017: 10 a.m.—1:30 p.m.; Campus Center 450BC
Register here by October 27.
Sessions include: The IUPUI Student Voice (Keys to Success of Recent Under-Resourced Graduates); Faculty Role in Supporting Under-Resourced Students; Advisor and Staff Role in Supporting Under-Resourced Students; Lunch, Workshop, Dialogue
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On Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Dr. Andrew Riess, assistant director, outreach, Institute of International Education, will be at IUPUI in order to share information about Fulbright Scholar and International Education Administrator Awards. He’ll hold a limited number of one-on-one consultations for those faculty and staff who would like individual guidance on the application process, then deliver an information presentation on the various Fulbright programs, followed by a Q&A. To sign up for a one-one-one consultation or RSVP for the presentation, please email ude[dot]iupui[at]tneveaio.
Following his presentation there will be a reception honoring current and past Fulbright Scholars. The Office of International Affairs welcomes IUPUI faculty and staff who are past Fulbright Award recipients and those who are interested in applying for the program as well as visiting Fulbright Scholars to IUPUI from outside the U.S. Please RSVP for the reception at this link.
Individual Consultations (by appointment): 10am-2pm, Education/Social Work (ES) 2126 Conference Room
Fulbright Info Session with Andrew Riess: 3pm-4pm, University Library (UL) Lower Level Room 0110
Fulbright Reception: 4-5pm, University Library (UL) Lower Level Lobby
Please contact Hayley Powell at ude[dot]iupui[at]tneveaio with any questions.
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Presenters: Michele Hansen, Institutional Research and Decision Support Staff
When: Thursday, November 2, 2017, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. EDT
Where: University Library, Lilly Auditorium, UL 0130
Register here.
Have you ever struggled to find the number of credit hours taught in your school? What about the number of majors in your department or the number of staff in your unit? All this information is readily available to IUPUI faculty and staff if you know where to look! This session will teach about a variety of resources, including IUPUI Data Link, Point-in-Cycle, EAB, and a variety of other reports that provide information right at your fingertips. Participants will also learn how to interpret the information they find and use it for decision making, analysis, and prompt reporting.
This will be a hands-on workshop. Please bring your own devices. Tablets or laptops are ideal.
This workshop will be repeated on Thursday, December 7, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., CE 305, and Thursday, January 11, 2 - 4 p.m., CE 305.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
The Mentoring Academy serves to promote a campus culture of mentoring in which new, mid-career and senior-level faculty can thrive and succeed. The 2017 Mentoring Academy Symposium will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Deborah DeZure, advisor to the provost, Michigan State University, who will address the mentoring needs of mid-career faculty. Dr. DeZure is well-known for her work and research in faculty development, particularly for mid-career faculty.
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Navigating the Terrain of the Mid-Career Faculty Experience
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | 8:30 a.m.—Noon
This program is designed for mid-career faculty and their mentors. It will include:
- Breakfast
- Keynote address by Deborah DeZure, advisor to the provost, Michigan State University
- Mentoring proposal updates
Register online
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http://go.iu.edu/1AF5
Mid-career Faculty: Their Needs, Challenges, and Opportunities
November 14, 2017 | 12:15 p.m.—2:45 p.m.
This afternoon session is designed to support administrators—deans, associate deans, department chairs, and academic governance leaders. It will include:
- Working lunch
- Keynote address by Deborah DeZure
- Discussions with colleagues and Dr. DeZure
Register online:
http://go.iu.edu/1AF6
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Friday, November 17, 2017 | 3:00—5:00 p.m. | Hine Hall Auditorium Foyer
Please join colleagues from across IUPUI at a retirement reception in honor of Carol McGarry and her outstanding service to IUPUI Faculty Appointments and Advancement. A short program will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Register online:
http://go.iu.edu/1H4k
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Bridge, First Year Seminars, Themed Learning Communities
Presenters: Kathy Johnson, Amy Powell, Heather Bowman, Jennifer Thorington Springer
When: Thursday, November 16, 2017, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. EST
Where: UL 1126
Register here.
Please join us for the second in a series of four workshops that will address high-impact educational practices (HIPs), sponsored by the RISE Program and the Center for Teaching and Learning. This workshop will address the layering of High Impact Practices (HIPs) in the first year to offer a more cohesive and unified experience for students. Participants will gain perspective on how we might use taxonomy guides to aid in the creation of a vision to scale up existing work by examining and coming to an understanding of how our first year programs intersect, while collectively providing a more efficient, inclusive, and nuanced overall experience for students. We will consider what are our current challenges and how might we be able to combine first year experiences to find solutions.
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Getting to Yes! Essential Planning and Documentation Strategies for Early Career Faculty Teaching and Researching in and with Communities:
November 16, 9—10:30 a.m. – Tips and strategies that early career faculty (including tenure line, clinical, and lecturers) can use to advocate for their work as community-engaged scholars.
Learn more here.
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Friday, December 1, 2017 | 8:00 a.m.—1:30 p.m. | Campus Center 450
William M. Plater Institute on the Future of Learning
The 2017 Institute, Nurturing a Community Culture of Health through Interdisciplinary and Integrated Approaches, will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Alonzo L. Plough, vice president, research-evaluation-learning and chief science officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The program will include the keynote address, a panel discussion entitled, Interdisciplinary and Integrated Approaches to Nurturing a Community, moderated by Dr. Robin Newhouse, dean, School of Nursing and a working lunch with facilitated table discussions on various topics relevant to the theme.
Register online:
http://go.iu.edu/1JR1
Call for Poster Presentations
We are accepting poster abstract submissions for the Plater Institute. Community members and organizations; researchers, staff and students; and generally any person with an interest in health in the community are invited to present original pieces of scholarly work, or works already presented in recent conferences. The Institute is interested in poster presentations that describe projects showcasing community engaged efforts, community involvement, community based participatory research, community culture of health research, social determinants of health, health disparities, skill development and building, education and health education, health policy and social policy, disease prevention, health promotion, community engaged service, service learning, community development and engagement, and similar areas.
Submission guidelines and instructions:
http://go.iu.edu/1JR2
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Critical Conversation: Delegalize Hate?
Wednesday, November 1, Noon to 1:00 p.m., University Library, Lilly Auditorium (Room UL 0130)
Indiana is one of five states without a law addressing penalties for hate crimes that target people because of certain characteristics, such as race, religion or sexual orientation. Join Indiana Senator Greg Taylor (D) and David Sklar, director of government affairs at Indy JCRC to learn about bi-partisan efforts toward change.
K(no)w Voice, K(n)ow Power
Monday, November 6, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, 16 Park Community Center, 546 East 17th Street, Indianapolis
Free. Walk-ins welcome, but registration encouraged by Nov. 5 at spiritandplace.org
Moderators: Kim White-Mills, associate professor, Communication Studies, IU School of Liberal Arts; and Dan Griffith, director, Conflict Resolution & Dialogue Programs, ILCE
Where do you stand? Reveal your stance by where you stand in the room, and join our kinetic conversation on the power of persuasion, empathy, and compassion. Robert F. Kennedy’s speech in Indianapolis the night Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered implores us to use the power of compassion to find understanding. This deeply participatory event illustrates the power of words and conversation to persuade and build empathy for others. Starting with the ideas of compassion and empathy that emerge from Kennedy’s 1968 speech, participants will be asked to physically stand their position around complicated questions and then potentially—and physically—shift their position as new perspectives are shared.
Co-Sponsors: IUPUI Office of Intercultural Literacy, Capacity and Engagement; Indiana Historical Society; Kennedy King Memorial Initiative; Desmond Tutu Center
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Please also mark your calendars the following events sponsored by the IUPUI Division of Diversity, Equity Inclusion:
IUPUI Diversity Lecture Series: Winona LaDuke, Environmentalist – Activist
Thursday, November 16, 6:00 p.m., Campus Center 450 A & B
Winona LaDuke is an internationally renowned activist and Program Director of the Honor the Earth working on issues of sustainable development, renewable energy and food systems. She has been especially active fighting against the fossil fuel industry’s abuse of indigenous lands and waterways. She lives and works on the White Earth reservation in northern Minnesota, and is a two-time vice presidential candidate with Ralph Nader for the Green Party.
Movie: First Daughter and the Black Snake
Thursday, November 9, 6:00 p.m., University Library, Lilly Auditorium (Room UL 0130)
In preparation of Winona LaDuke ‘s visit, the IUPUI Multicultural Center is showing First Daughter and the Black Snake. Below is a brief description of the film and a link if you would like to learn more.
The “Prophecy of the 7th Fire” says a “black snake” will bring destruction to the earth. We will have a choice of two paths. One is scorched, and one is green. For Winona (Ojibwe for “first daughter”), the “black snake” is oil trains and pipelines. When she learns that Canadian-owned Enbridge plans to route a new pipeline through her tribe’s 1855 Treaty land, she and her community spring into action to save the sacred wild rice lakes and preserve their traditional indigenous way of life. To learn more visit. https://www.blacksnakefilm.com/
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IFC Meeting Date: November 7, 3—4 p.m., Campus Center Theater. This meeting is in conjunction with the Chancellor's State of the Campus address. The address begins at 4 p.m. following the Faculty Council meeting.
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