Weekly News and Tip, January 8, 2009

Tip - What Makes an Effective Teacher?
For our first Tip of 2009, here's a concise summary of strategies used by effective teachers.
You may also want to review CELT's course planning materials and first-day, first-week tips.

Announcement - Miller Faculty Fellowships Suspended for 2009-10
Due to the current budget crisis facing the university, funding for the Miller Faculty Fellowship Program has been suspended. The current request for proposals for this program due February 2 is canceled. CELT will be working with the President's Office to resume funding of the Miller Faculty Fellowship Program as soon as the overall budget situation improves.

FYI - CELT Needs Assessment Survey Is Still Open
CELT’s survey of ISU faculty and instructors will remain open until January 23. This survey will help CELT plan events that promote student learning, professional development of the teaching faculty and staff, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. If you are a member of ISU’s teaching faculty and have not responded to the survey, please check your email for the link. The CELT staff appreciates your help in improving teaching and learning at ISU.