Academic Affairs Events

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ABSTRACT
Over the last decade, the number of SWIDs interested in postsecondary opportunities has increased. This is partially in response to the HEOA of 2008, which opened the door to more educational opportunities and supports for SWIDs; SWIDs can now consider college an option, not just a dream. As a result, the demand for new programs grows as more SWIDS and their families become aware of these life-changing educational opportunities. Presently, limited research focuses on the lived experiences of SWIDs in postsecondary education programs. The experiences SWIDs can provide are unique and invaluable when considering programmatic changes and university-wide culture surrounding the inclusion of these programs. Considering the daily academic, social, and work-related experiences that have impacted the SWIDs' educational journey is critical to program development and improvement. This qualitative study aimed to explore the SWIDs' journey through a novel postsecondary education program in Southwest Florida by documenting the unique lived experiences that can only be captured by those living through this process. A phenomenological study approach was utilized because it allows the researcher to describe the lived experiences of individuals regarding a phenomenon as described by the participants. SWIDs from a mid-sized university in Southwest Florida were interviewed. Data were also collected through video analysis, observations, interviews, and relevant documents such as the most recent IEP, psychological assessments, three letters of recommendation, a resume, and an optional portfolio. Through a two-phase data collection and analysis process, findings revealed themes of (a) learning, (b) growth, and (c) assimilation. While the SWIDs highlighted the aspects of the program that positively impacted their life and changed the trajectory of their career, the implications highlighted some necessary changes expressed by the SWIDs: (a) fully inclusive postsecondary opportunities provide SWIDs with the necessary skills for successful independent living and community-based employment, (b) residential life is a necessary component to obtain a full college experience, (c) campus-wide interconnectedness directly impacts outcomes for SWIDs. Addressing these implications and conducting future research could ensure adequate support and the appropriate experiences for SWIDs in postsecondary education.
Keywords: comprehensive postsecondary transition (CTP) programs, inclusion, postsecondary education programs, students with intellectual disabilities (SWIDs)

Part-Time Job Fair (Soarin4)
Wednesday, August 23 | 10am-2pm
A great opportunity for students who are looking for a part-time job while attending school. This event is open to all students seeking part-time employment and internship opportunities. With over 60 representatives from local employers and on-campus departments this is a one-stop shop job search event.

"Defining Civil Discourse at FGCU and Shaping the Future"

Continential Breakfast @ 9:45am

Program Begins @ 10:00am - 12:00pm

Unmasking AI in Student Writing: A Hands-On Workshop

During our workshop, you will have the opportunity to dive in with Generative AI and AI detectors to learn what they do, what they can’t do, and the lingo around the AI detecting process. Sample papers and prompts will be provided for you to practice with in the very same AI detecting software you will be using inside your own classrooms to assess student writing. Attendees will leave this workshop with a new familiarity for detecting AI writing and will have the opportunity to join one of the Teaching Academies offered by the Department of Digital Learning, each of which has a module focused on Artificial Intelligence.

Getting Started with GenAI 

1. Demystifying Generative AI: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Magic (video, 2:21)
2. AI Language Models: Revolutionizing Communication in the Digital Age (video, 5:17)
3. AI writing detection update from Turnitin's Chief Product Officer  

Sign-up Here for September 6 Session

Please contact Julie Eacho (jeacho@fgcu.edu) to request a Zoom link.

Unmasking AI in Student Writing: A Hands-On Workshop

During our workshop, you will have the opportunity to dive in with Generative AI and AI detectors to learn what they do, what they can’t do, and the lingo around the AI detecting process. Sample papers and prompts will be provided for you to practice with in the very same AI detecting software you will be using inside your own classrooms to assess student writing. Attendees will leave this workshop with a new familiarity for detecting AI writing and will have the opportunity to join one of the Teaching Academies offered by the Department of Digital Learning, each of which has a module focused on Artificial Intelligence.

Getting Started with GenAI 

1. Demystifying Generative AI: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding the Magic (video, 2:21)
2. AI Language Models: Revolutionizing Communication in the Digital Age (video, 5:17)
3. AI writing detection update from Turnitin's Chief Product Officer  

Sign-up Here for September 7 Session

Please contact Julie Eacho (jeacho@fgcu.edu) to request a Zoom link.

Enhancing Learning through Guided Interaction with Chat-GPT-based Bots

In this presentation, Dr. Piyush Shah will share a novel approach to utilizing Chat-GPT-based bots trained for specific chapter content. Dr. Shah will demonstrate how guided interaction between students and an instructor-trained Chat-GPT bot enables students to engage with personalized topics, allowing them to both meet minimum standards and explore higher levels of understanding. In addition, Dr. Shah will share the code that will help participants create their own content-specific bot. The design, implementation, and evaluation of this Chat-GPT-based learning approach demonstrates promising results in bridging the gap between personalized instruction and conventional classroom settings.

Sign-up Here for September 12 Session

Please contact Julie Eacho (jeacho@fgcu.edu) to request a Zoom link.

FGCU has entered into a pilot with Pangea, the creators of Alethea, a Generative AI enhanced course materials engagement tool, designed to ensure students learn and apply the concepts from the materials in courses: textbook chapters, journal articles, handouts, etc.  The faculty, from multiple disciplines, who have integrated Alethea into their courses will provide an overview of how the platform is impacting student learning.

Sign-up Here for September 19 Session

Please contact Julie Eacho (jeacho@fgcu.edu) to request a Zoom link.

Please join faculty, students, and representatives from CampUS Life and the Office of Student Conduct for an open discussion on Artificial Intelligence platforms and their impact in the classroom. Panelists will share their experiences with allegations of academic misconduct and discuss ways that we as a community can communicate more effectively about the use of Artificial Intelligence for teaching and learning.

Sign-up Here for September 27 Session

Please contact Julie Eacho (jeacho@fgcu.edu) to request a Zoom link.

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NAME: Matthew Morris

TITLE: Chief Operating Officer – Cassidy Consulting Group (C2G)

TOPIC: Billion Dollar Behaviors: Navigating Project Management’s Human Element

DATE: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

TIME: 1:00 – 1:30pm  (ESTZone)

QUESTIONS: 1:30 – 1:45pm

REGISTRATION LINK

BIO:  Matthew Morris is an industry recognized subject matter expert in project controls and earned value management systems. Early in his career he managed the $2.7B Capital Improvements Program for the District of Columbia and was an adjunct professor teaching the capstone course (M290) for the George Washington University’s Masters in Program Management curriculum. As a senior leader at IBM, Mr. Morris developed and implemented IBM Federal’s capture and proposal management process. He managed some of IBM Federal’s largest government contracts including the CMS Healthcare General Ledger and Accounting System (HIGLAS). Mr. Morris was the President and CEO of Project and Program Management Solutions, International (PPMS) for 14 years. During this time, he developed and implemented the Federal government’s first cabinet-level agency EVMS at the Office of Personnel Management. During the span of his career, he’s contributed to the ANSI/EIA 748 Standard for Earned Value Management, the GAO Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide, and GAO Schedule Assessment Guide. Mr. Morris has lectured internationally including India, China, and Europe. He recently left an executive level position with General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) leading their corporate program management and scheduling group to take a position as the Chief Operating Officer at Cassidy Consulting Group. He is married to Adrienne Morris; they have two adult children and live in Naples, FL.

Hope to see you online Wedesday, September 13, 2023!

Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts; 239-745-4268

Please find the invitation to the first general body meeting for the fall semester of Alianza: Alliance for Hispanic/ Latinx Employees of Florida Gulf Coast University. We will be meeting on Wednesday September 27^th at 9:00am – 10:00am in Merwin 110. The mission of Alianza is to create opportunities for support, networking, service, and professional development of Hispanic/Latino/a/x faculty and staff members of FGCU while building community and promoting cultural awareness. These meetings are open to all FGCU Faculty & Staff.

Virtual Sessions with Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator:

The author of the best-selling book, The AI Classroom: Teaching & Learning in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution, Dan Fitzpatrick, imparts invaluable insights and tactics for harnessing AI in education. His work has earned him esteemed accolades such as the Tech Champion Award at the Digital Industry Dynamite Awards in 2022, and recognition in the latest EdTech50 awards.  (theAIeducator.io)

Keynote:  Where Dan Fitzpatrick will unveil the profound potential of AI in education, guiding you through today’s landscape and into tomorrow's horizon.  Benefits from this session include:

• A deeper understanding of the essence of AI and its role in education.
• Discover actionable strategies to implement AI in your current context.
• Gain foresight into the future of AI in education,
• Be inspired by the transformative potential of AI, sparking creativity and innovation in your teaching approach.

Please contact Julie Eacho (jeacho@fgcu.edu) to request a Zoom link.

Virtual Sessions with Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator:

The author of the best-selling book, The AI Classroom: Teaching & Learning in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution, Dan Fitzpatrick, imparts invaluable insights and tactics for harnessing AI in education. His work has earned him esteemed accolades such as the Tech Champion Award at the Digital Industry Dynamite Awards in 2022, and recognition in the latest EdTech50 awards.  (theAIeducator.io)

Strategy Session for Leadership:  In this session, Dan Fitzpatrick will delve into the three-box solution to innovation, the intricacies of AI policy and the formulation of strategic planning.  Benefits from this session include:

• Thorough understanding of AI and its potential applications in education.
• Gain knowledge about AI policy, crucial for making informed decisions about AI implementation.
• A structured approach to embrace innovation, ensuring they stay ahead in the rapidly evolving educational landscape.
• Develop a robust strategy for AI integration, allowing institutions to leverage technology effectively and responsibly.

Please contact Julie Eacho (jeacho@fgcu.edu) to request a Zoom link.

Virtual Sessions with Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator:

The author of the best-selling book, The AI Classroom: Teaching & Learning in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution, Dan Fitzpatrick, imparts invaluable insights and tactics for harnessing AI in education. His work has earned him esteemed accolades such as the Tech Champion Award at the Digital Industry Dynamite Awards in 2022, and recognition in the latest EdTech50 awards.  (theAIeducator.io)

Keynote:  Where Dan Fitzpatrick will unveil the profound potential of AI in education, guiding you through today’s landscape and into tomorrow's horizon.  Benefits from this session include:

• A deeper understanding of the essence of AI and its role in education.
• Discover actionable strategies to implement AI in your current context.
• Gain foresight into the future of AI in education,
• Be inspired by the transformative potential of AI, sparking creativity and innovation in your teaching approach.

Please contact Julie Eacho (jeacho@fgcu.edu) to request a Zoom link.

Virtual Sessions with Dan Fitzpatrick, The AI Educator:

The author of the best-selling book, The AI Classroom: Teaching & Learning in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution, Dan Fitzpatrick, imparts invaluable insights and tactics for harnessing AI in education. His work has earned him esteemed accolades such as the Tech Champion Award at the Digital Industry Dynamite Awards in 2022, and recognition in the latest EdTech50 awards.  (theAIeducator.io)

Strategy Session for Leadership:  In this session, Dan Fitzpatrick will delve into the three-box solution to innovation, the intricacies of AI policy and the formulation of strategic planning.  Benefits from this session include:

• Thorough understanding of AI and its potential applications in education.
• Gain knowledge about AI policy, crucial for making informed decisions about AI implementation.
• A structured approach to embrace innovation, ensuring they stay ahead in the rapidly evolving educational landscape.
• Develop a robust strategy for AI integration, allowing institutions to leverage technology effectively and responsibly.

Please contact Julie Eacho (jeacho@fgcu.edu) to request a Zoom link.

World-renowned mathematician from Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Po-Shen Loh, is coming to FGCU to speak to local families interested in STEM, innovation, and education. FGCU President Dr. Timur will also give opening remarks.

This concert is free and open to the public

Monster Walks: a collaboration between the FGCU Jazz quartet, under the direction of Brandon Robertson, and students enrolled in Barry Cavin’s Brechtian Acting course. The Wasmer Art Gallery Exhibition serves as the inspiration and backdrop for these students to create a new theatrical performance piece that becomes a dialog of theater, art, and music; Wasmer Art Gallery, Arts Complex, FGCU Campus; This reception, followed by the performance is free and open to the public

The FGCU Office of Public Policy Events invites you to Affirmative Action in University Admissions and the Cost of Higher Education, a debate between Cornel West and Robert George, moderated by Christopher Phillips. The debate is taking place Monday, October 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm in the Cohen Student Union Ballroom. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are welcome to attend.

We encourage everyone to attend in-person in the Cohen Student Union Ballroom. In-person registration is not required to attend, but please Tell Us You're Coming so we can prepare. There is also a virtual option where you can register to receive a link to view the event.

More about the participants: Cornel West is an American philosopher, political activist, social critic, actor, and public intellectual. The grandson of a Baptist minister, West's primary philosophy focuses on the roles of race, gender, and class struggle in American society. American legal scholar, political philosopher, and public intellectual, Robert P. George serves as the sixth McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Christopher Phillips is an American author, educator, consultant, lecturer, and pro-democracy advocate. He is best known for his 2001 book Socrates Café.

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Tickets are $40 & $45 for the general public and $10 for students and are available at theatre.zone

888-966-3352, ext. 1

This lecture is free and open to the public. A light reception will follow the lecture in the Arts Complex Lobby.

The Lucas Center for Faculty Development & Innovative Education & Partnerships invite you to: Credit for Prior Learning - How Can I Participate?

with Reid Lennertz, Premila Whitney, Brent Baker, Kristen Vanselow & Judy Wynekoop

FGCU has been offering students who have significant work and life experience credit for courses based on documentation of their prior learning (CPL) since 2018, authorized by FGCU Policy 2.021. This will be a chance for you to learn about the program and hear faculty who have worked with students describe the evaluation process. All faculty are welcome, and program leaders will find it beneficial.

This session will be facilitated on Tuesday, October 24th from 11:30a-12:30p virtually via Zoom.

For more information & to secure your spot, visit: https://tinyurl.com/CreditForPriorLearning 

The special exhibition, They Were Children: Rescue as Resistance, depicts the efforts of the Œuvre de Secours aux Enfants (OSE) to rescue Jewish children during World War II. The OSE developed complex networks of ordinary French citizens, who accomplished the extraordinary work of smuggling Jewish children across the border to Switzerland from 1942-1945.

Paris' Mémorial de la Shoah, Œuvre de Secours Aux Enfants Archives, and Naples Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center have graciously loaned artifacts and photographs to the University Archives and Special Collections for this exhibition. 

They Were Children: Rescue as Resistance will be on display in the University Archives and Special Collections on the third floor of the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library from November 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. The gallery will be open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For information about the exhibition contact libarchives@fgcu.edu.

The College of Education is pleased to invite you to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) open house scheduled for Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 at 6:00 pm!

Guests can attend in person at Merwin Hall 124 or virtually via Zoom. A link will be provided once the interest form is completed.

If you would like to learn more, please RSVP via this link and visit the program’s website. If you have any questions regarding the open house, feel free to contact Trudi-Ann Dyer at tdyer@fgcu.edu

To RSVP visit wgcu.org/events.

The Lucas Center is seeking Faculty Partners for the Spring 2024 Student-Faculty Partnership Program (SFPP).

Applications are open through Friday, November 17^th!

The Student-Faculty Partnership Program (SFPP) at FGCU places one student and one faculty member in dialogue with each other for an entire semester. Students work up to 6.5 hours per week in the paid role of teaching consultant to a faculty member, earning approximately $1,200 per semester. Faculty serve in the role of an equal partner, working with the student to accept feedback on various aspects of a specified course. Faculty earn a $500 stipend for participating in the partnership. Through this program, student consultants analyze, affirm, and support the revision of classroom practice in the context of one of the faculty partner's courses with the goal of maximizing engagement and learning for all involved. Student and faculty partners take a range of approaches to their collaboration, starting with a focus on classroom practice and often expanding to consider curriculum, assessment, inclusion, and other dimensions of teaching. Overall, student and faculty partners work to develop a dialogue in the interest of improving the course.

Special Opportunity for the Spring 2024 Cohort: The Lucas Center is collaborating with the M.A. Instructional Design and Ed Tech (IDET) program at FGCU to offer a unique partnership opportunity for faculty who are teaching online. Up to three IDET students will be available as student partners in spring 2024 for faculty teaching fully online courses.

If you are interested in learning more about the SFPP you can read about the program and watch a video in the FGCU 360 feature here or visit the SFPP section of the Lucas Center website here.

Use the following link to submit your application to be a faculty partner:

https://tinyurl.com/SFPPFacultyAppSpring24  

Responsibilities of Student Partners

 Attend an orientation session early in the semester

• Visit the faculty partner's class once each week and take detailed observation notes focused on pedagogical issues identified by the faculty partner
• Prepare observation notes each week and deliver those to the faculty partner in a timely manner
• Meet weekly with the faculty partner
• Offer mid-semester and end-of-semester feedback
• Attend and participate in weekly, semi-structured discussions with other student consultants, focusing on what is happening in the faculty partner's classrooms and how to support faculty reflection, exploration, affirmation, and revision of pedagogical practices

Responsibilities of Faculty Partners

 Attend an orientation session early in the semester

• Arrange weekly observation sessions of a course for the student consultant
• Meet weekly with the student partner to discuss observation notes
• Be receptive to establishing a genuine, equitable partnership with students, and to reflecting critically on pedagogical practice in dialogue with their student partners
• Attend and participate in monthly, semi-structured discussions with other faculty partners to share ways in which student consultants are supporting teaching goals and overall course improvement

Are you unable to participate but want to share? Feel free to forward this email to other faculty you think may be interested! Do you know a student who may be a good partner? Please share the student application link: https://tinyurl.com/SFPPStudentAppSpring24

If you have any questions please contact FGCU Lucas Center at lucascenter@fgcu.edu.

Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts; 239-745-4268

CSCE will host a (45 mins) webinar, if you would like to attend and have not registered, please join us.

REGISTRATION LINK:    https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsduqsqT4sH9Sat2eT2EfOugq3nkYDgIhY

If you are not able to attend, please forward this email to your colleagues who might be interested in attending this webinar.

BIO: Paul Blom has had an exciting four decades-long career, focused on engineering, procurement, manufacturing operations and supply chain management. Paul began his career as an engineer with IBM’s manufacturing division in Toronto, Canada, where he later advanced through a number of technical and business leadership roles. It was at IBM where Paul began to appreciate the diverse world supply chain, and how excellence in this area would be crucial to global industrial competitiveness.

Paul was a member of the leadership team which founder Celestica, a divestiture of IBM’s manufacturing operations in Toronto Canada. From the mid-90’s to 2004, Celestica acquired over 30 manufacturing and distribution companies from around the world, creating what is today a top-tier Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Company. It is during this time that Paul Blom focused his technical talents and leadership skills in the areas of Supply Chain and Procurement, with responsibility expanding to leadership of several thousand staff worldwide.

Paul has extensive experience working with information technology platforms and solutions used in the running and optimization of supply chain business processes – all with a focus on driving ever-improving performance and business results.

Over the past two decades, Paul Blom continued his work in a variety of industries. This included manufacturing and distribution of gas fireplaces, woodstoves and other home heating products, as an executive of CFM Corporation, a company acquired by the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan. Paul’s later work included a return to electronics manufacturing with a focus on enterprise cloud technologies, aerospace electronics, semiconductor equipment, and numerous industrial and green energy applications.

For the past three years, Paul Blom has worked in the Toy industry, as the EVP Operations and Supply Chain, for Spin Master, a company with such iconic brands as Paw Patrol, Rubik’s Cube, Gund and Hatchimals. Paul retired from Spin Master in 2023, and now enjoys spending time cycling, swimming and on other outdoor activities.

Paul Blom is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto, and an MBA graduate from the University of Toronto Rotman School of Business.

The World University Rankings for Innovation (The WURI) an international organization that assesses higher education institutions' real contributions to industry and society is soliciting submission of case studies for the 2024 rankings competition.

Over the past four years, teams of FGCU faculty and staff have participated in this competition by submitting case studies to the WURI rankings process. In 2023, FGCU was ranked #3 overall in the crisis management category and #33 in the overall WURI Global Top 100 innovative universities.

https://www.wuri.world/%EB%B3%B5%EC%A0%9C-2022-global-top-100

For the 2024 ranking competition, WURI has introduced significant changes to broaden their ranking categories.  Find here detailed information about the 13 categories, along with submission guidelines and templates.

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All fulltime FGCU faculty and staff are invited to participate in the WURI 2024 Ranking competition.  Individuals and/or teams are welcome to submit cases. Please visit the WURI website https://www.wuri.world/how-to-apply  to access the case template and submission details.

NB: The submission deadline is November 15, 2023, with early submissions strongly encouraged.

In addition, please notify Mike McDonald mmcdonal@fgcu.edu  in the Global Engagement Office of your intent to submit a case for rankings.

The 2024 WURI rankings will be announced at the Hanseatic League of Universities conference at Franklin University, Switzerland June 17-18, 2024.  FGCU will select several cases and their authors to join the delegation to represent the University and present their work to the conference.

Announcing the GEO Professional Development Awards - Apply Now!

The Global Engagement Office (GEO) at FGCU is pleased to partner with SIT Study Abroad to support three professional development opportunities for faculty interested in honing their skills to facilitate experiential global learning courses for students.

1. Online Certificate: Designing and Leading Global Experiential Programs - February to April 2024
2. Thematic Seminar: Public Health, Well-being, and Community Action: Beyond Western Narratives of Gender and Sexuality in India - June 2 - 9, 2024
3. Skills-Based Field Seminar: What Do We Mean by Decoloniality, Sustainability, and Epistemic Justice? Creating a Community of Practice in Cameroon - June 16 - 23, 2024

More details about each opportunity including draft travel itineraries are available here.  

All full-time faculty are welcome and encouraged to apply to this retention and recruitment initiative funded by the Office of the Provost. Similar to a sabbatical award, selectees will be required to commit to remain at FGCU for one year beyond the end of the award period and to produce a deliverable based on their experience within 1 year of accepting their award in collaboration with GEO.

Apply online by December 1, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and funding is limited.

Questions? Contact Dechen Albero, Assistant Director, Outbound Mobility at dalbero@fgcu.edu.

 RSVP here: https://fgcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9568427

Please join us at the upcoming Provost’s Seminar Series with John Lack, Firemedia Partners, founder of MTV and co-founder of ESPN. Lack will be discussing “Media perspective: The Future is Cloudy” on Thursday, November 30, from 3:00pm – 4:15pm in Marieb Hall 200.

More about Lack: Chief Partner of Firemedia Partners, an international media consulting practice. In his 35-year career in the media and entertainment industries, Lack is best known for creating MTV, now an integral part of global culture. As Chief Operating Officer of Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment Co. from 1979-1984. Lack developed the Movie Channel, cable TV’s first 24-hour pay network and Nickelodeon, the award-winning children’s channel.

Most recently, Lack was a founding partner and CEO of Firebrand, the 1st multi-platform network dedicated to commercial culture, in addition to playing pivotal and pioneering roles in several other media companies.

In the early ‘90s, Lack was EVP of Marketing and Programming at ESPN.

A graduate of Boston University’s School of Communication. Lack holds a Master’s Degree in broadcast journalism from the Medill School at Northwestern University and completed course work for a Ph.D in Communication at the Annenberg School at the University of Pennsylvania. He has taught a Master’s class in Media Perspective at The New School University in New York, where he was also a Director of the Media Management Program.

This event is free and open to the public. More information can be found at fgcu.edu/artevents

This event is free and open to the public. More information can be found at fgcu.edu/artevents

This concert is free and open to the public.

Tickets are $15 for the general public and $7 for students and are available at fgcu.edu/concerts; 239-745-4268

Abstract

One of the categories of failing public schools is turnaround schools, which requires effective school leadership and teachers to improve student achievement scores. However, the impact of principals’ self-efficacy beliefs in successfully turning around failing schools is unknown. The purpose of this research was to investigate principal self-efficacy in turnaround schools to determine to what degree principal self-efficacy beliefs influences student achievement in English Language Arts and mathematics. This study was based on a self-efficacy theory that was derived from Bandura’s (1986) social cognitive theory. Social cognitive theory, originally theorized as the Social learning theory in the 1960s, was expanded to explain how people learn from social interactions and reciprocal interactions of behaviors, people, and their environments. This study followed a quantitative correlational research design in which cross-sectional surveys were distributed to a purposive sample of principals in one public Florida school district with a history of successfully turning around failing schools, then followed by Independent t-tests and correlation analyses. The Principal Sense of Efficacy Scale was used to collect data on principal self-efficacy beliefs and then analyzed for significant correlations. Findings indicated that that gender and ethnicity differences in principal self-efficacy beliefs exist, but not for age. Years of experience as a turnaround principal seemed to have some influence, but they did not significantly impact self-efficacy beliefs in instructional leadership, school management, or moral leadership. However, further research with larger, more diverse samples is needed before these findings can be generalized. Furthermore, no statistically significant correlations existed between self-efficacy beliefs and English Language Arts and math achievement scores.  while these findings provide insights into the relationships between principal self-efficacy beliefs, demographic factors, and student outcomes, they also underscore the complexity of educational outcomes and the potential influence of multiple variables.

Key Words: principal self-efficacy, turnaround schools, student achievement, correlational study, Bandura, social cognitive theory

The Lucas Center for Faculty Development & General Education Program invite you to:

Refreshing FGCU’s General Education: Brainstorming Sessions with Joe Ross, Director of General Education

Do you have ideas about our General Education Program? Join Gen Ed Director Joe Ross and members of the Gen Ed Council at these brainstorming sessions to review and refresh our program learning outcomes and competencies for a new generation of students. All faculty are invited to participate in one or more sessions, especially those who teach or advise in one of the Gen Ed subject areas.

• Monday 12/11 from 1:00p-3:00p - Mathematics & Natural Sciences
• Tuesday 12/12 from 10:00a-12:00p - Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences
• Thursday 12/14 from 12:00p-2:00p - Natural Sciences & Social Sciences
• Friday 12/15 from 10:00a-12:00p - Communication, Humanities & Mathematics

To secure your spot, visit: https://tinyurl.com/GenEdBrainstorming

All sessions will be held in the Lucas Center (LIB-221)

This exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; 239-590-7199 or fgcu.edu/artgalleries

Stop by Azul’s Attire Clothing Closet located across from Alico Arena in the Aquatics Modular near the pool. Students can shop for a FREE business outfit. There will be staff present to help them find attire that makes them feel their best during an interview, going into a presentation or participating in a professional event.

Join us to explore the many job openings within Lee Health’s system. They have opportunities for All majors in 16 departments. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff are welcome to this in-person Open House event. Lee Health is looking to hire students and graduates from all degree programs and also offers service learning opportunities.

The All Majors Career & Internship Fair is the largest University-Wide Career Recruiting Event for students from all majors. The event will feature over 80 employers interested in hiring FGCU students and alumni to fill full-time, co-op, and internship opportunities.

We welcome classes for tours for the exhibition, They Were Children: Rescue as Resistance! Email libarchives@fgcu.edu or visit https://library.fgcu.edu/uasc/instruction to schedule a tour with the curators before the materials return to France on March 31, 2024.

Please join us at the upcoming Provost’s Seminar Series with Eileen Connolly-Keesler, CEO Community Foundation of Collier County and Mary Beth Geier, Florida Director, Schulze Family Foundation as they will be discussing “2023 Community Needs Reassessment-Gains and Remaining Gaps” on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 3:00pm – 4:30pm in AB9 Room 106.

Dr. Madeleine Khan is a grant writer/strategist on Contract with FGCU. Dr. Kahn will be visiting campus in late January/early February.  In addition to leading grant-writing workshops for faculty and staff at the Lucas Center on Monday January 29 and Thursday February 1, 2024, Dr. Kahn will be available for 1:1 sessions for brainstorming and refining concepts for new initiatives. Individuals or collaborators can schedule time to talk through ideas with Dr. Kahn by contacting Julie Leyden at jleyden@fgcu.edu.

Once you have scheduled your consulting strategy session, please send a draft concept or brief description of your aspirations (a few sentences are fine) to Dr. Kahn mkahnphd@gmail.com and Julie Leyden at jleyden@fgcu.edu. In addition, it would be helpful to provide a recent curriculum vitae (CV) so that opportunities can be appropriately tailored depending on level and experience.  There are a vast number of opportunities for early stage faculty, and the CV can help align suitable prospects for funding.

Dr. Madeleine Khan is a grant writer/strategist on Contract with FGCU. Dr. Kahn will be visiting campus in late January/early February.  In addition to leading grant-writing workshops for faculty and staff at the Lucas Center on Monday January 29 and Thursday February 1, 2024, Dr. Kahn will be available for 1:1 sessions for brainstorming and refining concepts for new initiatives. Individuals or collaborators can schedule time to talk through ideas with Dr. Kahn by contacting Julie Leyden at jleyden@fgcu.edu.

Once you have scheduled your consulting strategy session, please send a draft concept or brief description of your aspirations (a few sentences are fine) to Dr. Kahn mkahnphd@gmail.com and Julie Leyden at jleyden@fgcu.edu. In addition, it would be helpful to provide a recent curriculum vitae (CV) so that opportunities can be appropriately tailored depending on level and experience.  There are a vast number of opportunities for early stage faculty, and the CV can help align suitable prospects for funding.

A Student Debate: Is Social Media Censorship Protecting or Limiting College Students?  The Office of Public Policy Events invites the campus community to participate in this open forum.  This is your opportunity to express your opinion on this topic!  Wednesday, February 7, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Edwards Hall 112.  There will be free food available while it lasts.

The Provost’s Seminar Series will be hosting Barbara Petersen, Executive Director for the Florida Center for Government Accountability and former CEO of the First Amendment Foundation. Petersen will be discussing “Sunshine as a Disinfectant: Government Accountability and Florida’s Sunshine Laws” on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 3:00pm – 4:30pm in AB9 (The Water School) Room 106.

Please RSVP to Julie Leyden at jleyden@fgcu.edu

Application Deadline Monday, March 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The College of Education is pleased to invite you to the M.A. Instructional Design & Ed. Tech virtual open house scheduled for Tuesday, February 20th, 2023 at 6:00 pm!

Guests will be provided with a Zoom link upon completion of the registration form.  

If you would like to learn more, RSVP and visit the program’s website at https://www.fgcu.edu/coe/programs/graduateprograms/idet. If you have any questions regarding the open house, feel free to contact Trudi-Ann Dyer at tdyer@fgcu.edu

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Refreshments will be provided

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Please RSVP to Julie Leyden at jleyden@fgcu.edu

Sponsored by the AI Task Force, FGCU Library, and The Office of the Provost.

FGCU Teaching, Learning, & Researching with AI Call for Presentations Link

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 20, 2024!

FGCU Faculty + LinkedIn Learning

There are two separate dates/times to accommodate different schedules, both sessions are the same, and you will only need to attend one.

• Date/Time: Session 1: Tuesday, April 2nd @ 10:00 am
• Date/Time Session 2: Friday, April 5th @ 11:00 am
• Modality: Zoom
• Click here to register for Session 1 on April 2^nd
• Click here to register for Session 2 on April 5th

Questions? Please contact us at elearning@fgcu.edu

FGCU Faculty + LinkedIn Learning

There are two separate dates/times to accommodate different schedules, both sessions are the same, and you will only need to attend one.

• Date/Time: Session 1: Tuesday, April 2nd @ 10:00 am
• Date/Time Session 2: Friday, April 5th @ 11:00 am
• Modality: Zoom
• Click here to register for Session 1 on April 2^nd
• Click here to register for Session 2 on April 5th

Questions? Please contact us at elearning@fgcu.edu

 To let us know you are coming, visit tinyurl.com/publicpolicyevents

Questions: Dr. Tunde Szecsi, tszecsi@fgcu.edu 

For more information on each workshop/academy and to secure your spot, visit: fgcu.edu/lucascenter/programs#Academies

Speaker Elly Farnell, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist

Amazon Web Services; Amazon

*Light refreshments will be provided. For more details, visit fgcu.edu/departments/math

Information, directions and tickets can be found at fgcu.edu/theatrelab

Distinguishing Between Facts and Misinformation in Today's AI World

Convener: Dr. Peter Ndiang'ui, pndiangui@fgcu.edu

Facilitators: Dr. Hasan Aydin and Clarisse Halpern

Event contacts

Dr. Senthil (BeeJay) Girimurugan, Interim Associate Dean of the Honors College, sgirimurugan@fgcu.edu

Dr. Minh Nguyen, Interim Dean of the Honors College, atnguyen@fgcu.edu

Come see and support the incredible projects
developed by FGCU students and faculty.

Visit fgcu.edu/eaglex for more information about the event!

• Register for events and search for jobs and internships on Eagle Career Network.
• For assistance preparing for these events, contact Career Development Services.
• Careercenter@fgcu.edu | fgcu.edu/careerservices
• For assistance due to a disability, please contact the Office of Adaptive Services
  (239) 590-7956, or email adaptive@fgcu.edu

Online via Zoom.

Contact Dr. Michele Storck for an invitation to attend: mistork@fgcu.edu

Seating is limited. Registration and information: fgcustorytelling.com

Online via Zoom.

Speaker: Dr. Anurag Agarwal, Professor & Director-Institute for Technological Innovation.

There will be breakfast pastries, coffee, etc. Guests can come and go whenever they please!

For details, contact Ed. D. Dissertation Committee Chair, Dr. Jennifer Sughrue:

jsughrue@fgcu.edu