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At the November 6 IUPUI Faculty Council Meeting, Chancellor Nasser Paydar read the following Civility Statement for IUPUI:
Dear IUPUI Community,
I am writing to reiterate IUPUI’s commitment to create a safe and welcoming campus for all.
Among our core values at IUPUI is our commitment to provide opportunities both in and out of traditional classrooms for the free expression and exchange of ideas, including those we may not condone. However, that free expression does not include disruptive behavior, intimidation, harassment, or other harmful or threatening actions based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Whether in a classroom or out, open dialogue remains central to academic freedom and our educational mission, but such dialogue must rest on a foundation of mutual respect and civility.
The university abhors all forms of racism, bigotry and discrimination, including antisemitism as well as other forms of discrimination based on religious beliefs or political views. We must collectively work to ensure that every member of IUPUI’s faculty, staff and student body feels safe and supported.
Sincerely,
Nasser H. Paydar
Chancellor
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 This new Q&A column is a chance for us to ask faculty at IUPUI to answer questions about their research, what makes them think, offer advice, or respond to sometimes quirky questions about their personal lives. This month, Kathy Johnson, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, will kick off the series.
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Think back to when you were a new faculty member at IUPUI. What do you wish you would have known that you can pass on to others now?
This is going to sound ridiculous, but I wish I had known how rare it is for students to develop a passion for research in cognitive developmental psychology. I naively assumed that all of my students would find it as fascinating as I did–and that my graduate students would want to pursue academic careers like mine. In reality, exactly three (out of hundreds of students I’ve taught or mentored) chose to follow this path. Early in my career I felt like a huge failure because of this. In hindsight, it probably helped me to become a better teacher as I was always trying to improve student engagement in the classes that I taught, convinced that if I could “hook” them with the perfect simulation, activity, or experiment they would clamor to join my lab. The lesson that I learned was that people who want to devote their lives to research in academia are pretty few and far between. However, I fervently believe that all students benefit from better understanding how people learn, reason, and solve problems, why humans are motivated to do what we do, and how people change over developmental time.
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How do you keep track of all the issues you have to attend to?
Mansi Singh! Seriously, Mansi is the root cause of anything good that I manage to do–she is the best executive assistant in the universe. But aside from Mansi, I’m a huge fan of OneNote, coupled with Outlook for calendaring and Box for file storage. As a matter of principle, I also try to keep as little paper as possible–everything is scanned and saved so that I can search for things electronically from multiple devices. I’ve got a zillion lists, but they’re well-connected and organized.
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You like to knit. What are you currently working on? How did you get started? Did someone teach you?
My 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Proctor, taught me when I was 11. I knit (poorly) lots of slippers for relatives throughout my childhood–I still worry that their feet probably never warmed up sufficiently well given my sloppy stitches. I picked it up again in college when I knit a sweltering Icelandic sweater for my boyfriend, who later (after recovering from sweater-induced heatstroke) became my husband. About 12 years ago some female faculty and I started getting together monthly to chat and knit at each other’s homes and I began making lots of baby gifts for colleagues at IUPUI. Often I keep a bit of knitting at work in case there’s a lunch meeting (that I’m not leading!) or videoconference that I really need to pay attention to. I’m convinced that I listen more carefully and attend better when my hands are occupied with knitting. Come to think of it, that would be a lovely student research project for a cognitive psychology class someday.
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Last month, Dr. Gene Tempel, professor of philanthropic studies and founding dean emeritus at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, delivered the Last Lecture to colleagues from the IUPUI Senior Academy, across campus, and the Indianapolis nonprofit community. Professor Tempel’s remarks focused around three Robert Frost poems as he covered topics from growing up on a farm, to his first encounter with philanthropy, to establishing the Center on Philanthropy at IU. For more information, including a video and photos of the event, visit the Academic Affairs Last Lecture webpage.
The Last Lecture Series offers the university community the opportunity to hear reflections on life's lessons and meaning from a current or retired IUPUI colleague of exceptional merit. The featured speaker shares the wisdom he or she has gained through academic pursuits and life experiences; distilling a life of inquiry, reflection, and service into advice for successive generations.
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By Kathy Johnson, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer
Do you ever worry that your students tend to focus most of their time reading, reviewing or practicing course content that they understand well while giving short shrift to content that is less well understood? You’re probably correct–and that’s why I am so excited about the potential role that adaptive learning technologies (such as ALEKS, My Lab) and other forms of digital courseware can play in improving student learning and success. Oftentimes these tools may be available when faculty select an e-Text, or they could be bundled for little additional cost with a traditional textbook. Such tools can provide students with opportunities for personalized learning while simultaneously reducing the time that faculty spend on evaluating student work–a winning combination indeed.
I spent the past academic year learning more about these technologies through a Digital Fellowship program coordinated through the Association for Chief Academic Officers (ACAO)–and now I would like to launch a similar Digital Faculty Fellows program for faculty from IUPUC, IU Fort Wayne, and IUPUI. Details of the Fellows program and the Request for Applications is available on our website.
Please save the date for a statewide Digital Learning Summit, to be held in partnership with the Plater Institute on the Future of Learning and the LEAP Indiana network, on February 8, 2019. Registration for the meeting is now open.
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By Marianne Wokeck, Chancellor’s Professor Emerita, School of Liberal Arts
About a decade ago, when the University Club at IUPUI was the Faculty Club, discussions about faculty engagement focused in part on one important point: how to recognize outstanding faculty achievement more broadly across campus. Reading at the Table was established as a way to showcase the impact IUPUI faculty have with the publication of books that tend to be much better known nationally than among the campus community.
As budgets have tightened, the ways Reading at the Table are staged have changed. In the early years of the program, there were pictures of the authors and audience and a celebratory cake decorated with a copy of the book cover, a framed picture of it gracing the walls of the club for the duration of the academic year—making an impressive gallery. Readings at the Table in 2018-2019 remain a celebration of books recently published by IUPUI faculty during lunch.
Our next reading on November 13 will feature Rebecca Shrum, associate professor of history and associate dean for academic programs, and her work, In the Looking Glass: Mirrors and Identity in Early America. You are invited to attend this upcoming reading, as well the rest of the line-up in Spring 2019.
At a time of rapid and sometimes significant developments, especially in institutions of higher education, Reading at the Table has become a valued and valuable tradition but, as with all such traditions they can only continue successfully if they remain aligned with changing circumstances. The publication of books is giving way to other forms of publication, mostly articles and mostly in digital form on electronic media platforms. Put differently, celebrating the success of faculty will take on the form of Lunch and Learn in the academic year 2019-2020, when faculty, who are recognized campuswide for their achievements at the Chancellor’s Honors Convocation, will be invited to talk about their award-winning work, projects, research, or scholarship over lunch at the University Club at IUPUI.
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Effective August 1, Jesse Perez Mendez was named founding dean of the School of Education. It feels like a long time has passed since August–but we still have some burning questions that need to be answered. What song gets stuck in Dean Mendez’s head the most? What is his go-to snack? You’ll get these answers and more in this video introduction!
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The Missing Title
Any university will have several different titles to describe its faculty members. In part, this is because most faculty tracks have three ranks, such as assistant professor, associate professor, and professor. However, the lecturer rank at IU has only two tiers: lecturer and senior lecturer. That there are not three tiers is a historical mistake dating back to the mid-1990s. The Faculty Affairs Committee of the IUPUI Faculty Council (IFC) developed a proposal to create a third lecturer rank, which was recently discussed at the November IFC meeting. It turns out that the other IU campuses are having similar discussions. The result is that the University Faculty Council (UFC) created a taskforce on this topic with the idea of having a revised policy ready to go to the UFC in the spring. It is time to correct the historical mistake.
Have your voice heard!
Next IFC meeting: Tuesday, December 4, from 3–5 p.m. // Campus Center 450B
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The National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) is coming to IUPUI to present on Culturally Aware Mentoring (CAM). NRMN’s initiative is focused on addressing cultural diversity matters in research mentoring relationships. The event will be November 13, in the Campus Center, room 450B. See their flyer for details and RSVP on the webpage to attend.
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A seminar is being offered on November 14, specifically for IUPUI faculty and staff that work with students in the classroom. Serving IUPUI Under-Resourced Students: Becoming Classroom Champions is being sponsored by an IUPUI “Beyond Financial Aid” committee, a diverse group of IUPUI faculty and staff striving to strengthen the financial stability of low-income students at IUPUI and improve student outcomes. Beyond Financial Aid committee members have been providing various professional development opportunities and tools since May 2016, with a goal of raising awareness and providing practical support to the under-resourced students we all serve at IUPUI. To find more information and to RSVP, visit this form.
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Are you interested in learning more about the Fulbright Scholar or Fulbright International Education Administrator (IEA) programs? The Office of International Affairs is offering an information session for IUPUI faculty and staff with national Fulbright representative Aferdita Krasniqi.
- Learn about teaching, research, and professional development opportunities across the world
- Get advice on selecting countries for your application and making contacts abroad
- Explore how your school can host visiting foreign Fulbright scholars
- Get tips on how to prepare the Fulbright application
This session will take place on Wednesday, November 14, at 12 noon in the School of Education, room ES 2132. Don't forget to RSVP!
Individual consultations with Aferdita Krasniqi will take place on November 13 and 14 in the ES 2129 Conference Room. Please register for these consultations in advance.
For event questions, including directions or any special needs, please contact ude[dot]iupui[at]tneveaio.
For further information about the Fulbright Scholar or administrator programs, please contact Fulbright Campus Liaison Leslie Bozeman at ude[dot]iupui[at]namezobl.
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Join the IUPUI Mentoring Academy for its annual Mentoring Symposium on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. This event is open to all faculty interested in learning more about mentoring. The program is designed to be modular for those unable to attend the entire day (9 a.m.–3 p.m.). Topics include elements of good mentoring, addressing equity and inclusion, effective communication, and more.
For more information and to register, visit the Mentoring Symposium webpage.
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On Thursday, November 29, between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Indiana Dual Career Network (IDCN) will host a networking event in downtown Indianapolis for professionals who work in the realm of talent attraction, retention and development. The event will include a panel titled 'National Recruitment & Retention Insight' followed by an optional mock interview session for dual career clients. Panel members will include corporate, diversity, higher education, and relocation leaders. The full agenda is as follows:
11:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
11:05 a.m. Briefing on board's activities and introduction of subcommittees (sign-up sheets)
11:15 a.m. Panel 'National Talent Recruitment & Retention Insight'
12:00 p.m. Lunch (IUSM Sponsoring) and network (Dual Career Clients will be Welcome)
12:30 p.m. Adjourn
**Optional Program**
12:30 p.m. Mock Interviews & resume reviews ONLY for dual career clients and volunteers
1:30 p.m. Adjourn (Mock Interviews)
If you have any dietary restrictions, please email Yohanna Gebremicael at
ude[dot]iupui[at]imerbegy
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This event is sponsored by Faculty Affairs | Professional Development | Diversity.
For more information and to register, visit the event webpage or check out the flyer!
If you have questions about this event please contact the office at (317) 278-3089 or by email at ude[dot]ui[at]ddpaf.
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International award submissions for 2019 are open; nominations for the Susan Buck Sutton Faculty and Staff Awards for Study Abroad will be accepted through December 3.
The Sutton Awards recognize outstanding faculty and staff members dedicated to promoting education abroad at IUPUI. They are given to one faculty member and one staff member each year who promote a campus climate where students are encouraged to study abroad and new programs are developed and supported.
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This semester, OIA is offering a series of three e-seminars by NAFSA: Association of International Educators called Architecture for Global Learning. The seminars are free to campus members, delivered via voice over PowerPoint with a real-time Q&A, and lasts for one hour. The third seminar in the series–Global Learning for 21st Century Workforce Development is on Thursday, December 6, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Global Crossroads Classroom, Education/Social Work Building 2132. To register, visit the Office of International Affairs’ online form, or read their handy flyer!
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Campus Awards recognize outstanding achievements of IUPUI faculty, staff, and students across all areas of IUPUI’s mission: excellence in teaching and learning; excellence in research, scholarship, and creative activity; excellence in civic engagement; and excellence in diversity, collaboration, and best practices.
Deadline for nominations: January 18, 2019, 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
Please carefully consider nominating a colleague for one of the many wonderful awards. IUPUI has remarkable faculty and staff who deserve to be recognized for their work. See our previous recipients to give you an idea of appropriate nominees. Contact the Office of Academic Affairs at ude[dot]iupui[at]aao if you have any questions regarding our nomination process.
The nomination applications are LIVE on the Academic Affairs website, where more information and details about campus awards and honors can be found.
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The invite to President Michael McRobbie's and Chancellor Nasser Paydar's IUPUI Holiday Party has recently been sent out to all faculty and staff members. Don't forget to RSVP for the party on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Campus Center 450.
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This new Q&A column is a chance for us to ask faculty at IUPUI to answer questions about their research, what makes them think, offer advice, or respond to sometimes quirky questions about their personal lives. This month, Kathy Johnson, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, will kick off the series.
Last month, Dr. Gene Tempel, professor of philanthropic studies and founding dean emeritus at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, delivered the Last Lecture to colleagues from the IUPUI Senior Academy, across campus, and the Indianapolis nonprofit community. Professor Tempel’s remarks focused around three Robert Frost poems as he covered topics from growing up on a farm, to his first encounter with philanthropy, to establishing the Center on Philanthropy at IU. For more information, including a video and photos of the event, visit the Academic Affairs Last Lecture 
As budgets have tightened, the ways Reading at the Table are staged have changed. In the early years of the program, there were pictures of the authors and audience and a celebratory cake decorated with a copy of the book cover, a framed picture of it gracing the walls of the club for the duration of the academic year—making an impressive gallery. Readings at the Table in 2018-2019 remain a celebration of books recently published by IUPUI faculty during lunch.
The Missing Title
