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News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

03-11-2019

Please Request Software for Classrooms, Labs by March 22

Information Services will be updating the computer lab & classroom builds for Fall 2019 in early April.  If you need new or updated software for the classrooms and labs for Fall 2019 term please click on this link and fill out the online survey. This message is intended for staff and faculty responsible for requesting software for labs and classrooms. Please remind your faculty members and any new faculty who may be coming for 2019 fall semester to fully represent your departments’ needs.

Alternately, copy and paste the link below into your browser to fill out the online survey. https://uportland.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5sAK57IvV3S4nvn

The software build and deployment process requires significant lead time; therefore, information services must receive your submitted software requests no later than Friday, March 22 if the software is to appear on the computer classroom/lab software build for the fall 2019 semester.

Information services is committed to providing the best computing experience for UP students. We look forward to your requests so that we can best serve our community.

Please contact the UP Help Desk with any questions at help@up.edu or by calling x7000 M-F 7:30 am – 5 p.m.

TLC From The TLC: Growth Mindset & Universal Design

Did you know that the majority of students with accessible education services (AES) accommodations have either a learning disability (LD), or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or both LD and ADHD? These two articles discuss the benefits of utilizing a growth mindset approach when teaching students who experience ADHD and LD. The surprise? These same growth mindset and universal design strategies also benefit learning outcomes for students without disabilities.

The Creativity of ADHD:  More insights on a positive side of a “disorder”, by Holly White in Scientific American. (Read this article in 5 minutes.)

There is a Better Way to Teach Students with Learning Disabilities, by Jo Boaler and Tanya Lamar in Time Magazine. (Read this article in 4 minutes.)

Are you interested in an introduction to Carol Dweck’s work on growth mindsets in learners? Check out her TED talk (10-minute video).  If you are looking for efficient strategies to incorporate in your course to support growth mindset, check out: A Growth Mindset About Mistakes: Support students in identifying a mistake and developing skills to learn from that mistake. (Read this article in 3 minutes.)

Would you like to incorporate growth mindset and universal design principles into your courses, or have general questions? Please email Melanie Gangle, AES program manager, at gangle@up.edu.

Hallow Prayer App Available for Lent

Looking for a way to pray more intentionally during Lent? Consider downloading Hallow, a new app that offers several types of guided prayer, including Centering Prayer, Examine, Lectio Divina, and more.  The creators are offering three months of free use to serve as an aid for your Lenten journey. Available most places you find apps and at: www.hallow.app. Contact Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C. in Campus Ministry for more information.

Spring UP Job Fair, March 15: Spread the Word!

The UP Spring Job Fair will take place on Friday, March 15, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Students will have an opportunity to talk to recruiters from over 125 organizations about summer jobs, internships, full-time opportunities, post-graduate service opportunities, as well as graduate/professional school. In addition, students will have an opportunity to have lunch with professionals to learn about a variety of career paths during Alumni Insights at the fair.

The Career Center is hosting several How to Work a Job Fair workshops on Tuesday, March 12, 1 to 1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, March 12, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, March 13, 1:30 to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, March 13, 4 to 4:30 p.m.; and will offer extended drop-in hours for resume review on Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Thursday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information contact the Career Center at career@up.edu.

Brian Doyle Scholarship for Creative Writing: 2019-2010 Applications Welcome

The Brian Doyle Scholarship for Creative Writing was established in 2018 by University of Portland regent Ralph Bliquez in memory of Brian Doyle, who passed away in May 2017. One aspiring writer will receive a $35,000 scholarship award for the 2019-2020 academic year. Applications are being accepted from now until April 1, 2019. Faculty and staff are encouraged to reach out to current freshman, sophomore, or junior students to let them know about this exciting creative writing opportunity.

Please use this link for more details.

 

 

Bulletin Updates Due Monday, March 11

Faculty and staff members who are tasked with updating their departmental and office information in the 2019-2020 University Bulletin need to submit changes to reviewers by Monday, March 11, according to Elise Moentmann, associate provost. Reviewers are typically associate deans. Reviewers then have until Friday, April 1 (three weeks) to go over the changes and decide to submit them for final approval or send them back for revisions.

Course changes and descriptions are handled by the registrar’s office; this deadline is for narrative sections of the Bulletin, for example, program descriptions and requirements. The Smartcatalog tool used to update information can be accessed by going to this link. Access is limited to designated users who have been issued usernames and passwords.

A list of deadlines for Bulletin updates is available here.

For assistance with usernames, passwords, or new accounts, contact Jericho Knight, associate provost’s office, at knight@up.edu.

Holy Cross Wine and Cheese Social, March 15

Save the date! The Holy Cross Community is again delighted to invite all staff to a Wine and Cheese Social on Friday, March 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Holy Cross Court Lounge, located at the lower level of 5410 N. Strong Street. Come be our guest, and join us for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon filled with fine wine, fine cheese, and fine conversation. Please contact Amy Potthast at x8024 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

TLC Tip of the Week: When A Student Stops Showing Up

What do you do (or what CAN you do) when a student stops showing up to class? From a recent brownbag conversation on the topic, the Teaching and Learning Collaborative compiled concrete, specific suggestions from the Shepard Academic Resource Center, the Care Team and faculty colleagues.

Big takeaways: follow through on attendance policies in your syllabus (changing them out of sympathy does no one any favors); let students know, in word and email, that you noticed they were gone and that you’d like to help them get back on track; don’t shy away from alerting the Care Team (via Early Alert) when a student misses a week of class without explanation. A lucky list of thirteen strategies and insights from that brownbag session are gathered in this 2-page document.

Spring Fixit UP Event, March 21: Volunteer Fixers, Tinkerers Needed

The College Ecology Club will present its annual Fixit UP event on Thursday, March 21, from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Makers Space in Shiley Hall. Members of the UP community are welcome to bring in broken items such as small electronics, clothing with holes, and jewelry that needs a little TLC, and volunteer fixers can fix them for free.

The club needs volunteers, such as bike mechanics, sewers, electronics fixers, jewelry fixers, and others, to help them hold this event. If you are interested in participating in this event, or know anyone who would like to, please let organizers know as soon as possible. Contact Maya Hurst at hurstm19@up.edu, and let her know your skill and if you have your own supplies for fixing stuff (e.g. sewing machines, tools), or if you will need tools to be provided.

2020 Holy Cross France Pilgrimage Applications Now Open

All senior faculty members are invited to apply to be part of the June 2020 pilgrimage to the birthplace of the Congregation of Holy Cross in northern France. For a sense of what the experience will entail, check out this 4 minute video, or talk to any of the 2018 pilgrims. The application is found at this link, and is due by April 1 to Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center (eifler@up.edu), who will also happily field any questions on this matter.