First, announcements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Krista Aronson from the Dean of the Faculty\u2019s Office sent a gentle reminder that Short Term Innovative Pedagogy (STIP) course proposals are due on or before November 21st. <\/strong>STIP courses provide faculty with the time and support to explore the literature on teaching and learning as well as available models for pedagogical innovation within their fields and integrate that exploration with a specific course design or redesign project. Up to 5 STIP courses will be supported during short term \u201823.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This program seeks to support curricular renewal through the transformation of our curriculum and pedagogical approaches. Participating faculty will be those interested in implementing this work at the level of a course, but also interested in sharing insights from their work as a contribution to curricular renewal and innovations in teaching and learning at the institutional level. For more detailed information about the program and the proposal process, please visit this page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Christine Schwartz from Dining Services wrote to announce that the Mays Center (aka Ben Den) will be closed over the November break (11\/21-11\/25).<\/strong> During this time Commons will be offering meal options (except for dinner on 11\/23 through dinner on 11\/25) which faculty and staff may access at the special faculty\/staff rate. If you have questions please visit the DCCE<\/a> website, or feel free to reach out to me directly. We also offer a variety of recreation and fitness activities for the campus community and invite you to participate! Aside from the fitness center, cardio room, indoor track, and open swimming times, you have free access to the following activities and programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Athletic facilities are open to current ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College students, faculty, staff, and affiliates (i.e. dependents of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ employees). A valid ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ ID must be scanned upon entry. Students and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ employees are welcome to bring (1) guest per person per visit to the facilities, including the ice rink. The sponsoring student or employee must check in with the guest at the Merrill Gym Welcome Desk upon arrival for each visit. More information on our access, guest, and facility guidelines and procedures are available on the Athletics website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We continue to update the Athletics website with fitness and recreation resources, schedules, and information. We are also planning to host structured recreation activities, competitions, and events for employees to gather with colleagues for some active fun and exercise. Stay tuned for more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WHAT\u2019S NEW FOR 2023?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please visit the 2023 Annual Enrollment website<\/a> for additional resources and tools. If you have questions or concerns, reach out to the benefits team directly at benefits@bates.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Edili Lopez from the Dean of the Faculty\u2019s Office wrote to inform us about the upcoming deadline for the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Student Research Fund and the STEM Conference Fund.<\/strong> Please share this information with your students. See grant program information below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n BATES STUDENT RESEARCH FUND<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline December 1 by 11:59 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Supports student research associated with courses and senior work in all disciplines, though most funding goes to seniors (because they ask for it!). Grants up to $300 (sometimes more for very expensive projects) support research supplies, domestic research travel, subject reimbursements, datasets, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n STEM CONFERENCE FUND<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline December 1 by 11:59 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Supports students in all classes presenting their STEM research (defined broadly as natural sciences, mathematics, digital and computational science, neuroscience, environmental science, biomedical fields, and science education) at regional and national scholarly meetings. Grants cover registration, travel, housing, and meals for student presenters. Grants typically range from $300-$1500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both of these grant programs include a brief faculty endorsement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Interested in entering a chili into the contest? Please<\/strong> <\/strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>to sign up, or scan the QR code on the attached poster.<\/strong> Before signing up, here is an overview of <\/strong>the rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n President Spencer sent a message regarding the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Community Giving Campaign.<\/strong> Each year at this time, the members of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ community join together to support our friends and neighbors through the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Community Giving Campaign. I write to encourage you to take part in this initiative again\u2014or perhaps for the first time\u2014in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Community Giving Campaign is a meaningful way to contribute to three organizations making a real difference in Lewiston and throughout Maine: United Way of Androscoggin County, MaineShare, and Community Health Charities of Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every gift matters.<\/strong> Our goal for the 2022\u201323 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Community Giving Campaign is $40,000 and 225 donors between now and December 2. You can make your gift by signing in to the Garnet Gateway<\/a>. When you give, you\u2019ll become eligible for a series of weekly prize drawings. Look for special events throughout the giving period as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions about making a gift or about the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Community Giving Campaign in general, please send an email to communitygiving@bates.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidate 3 will present to faculty and staff on Tuesday, November 15, at 4:15 pm in Commons 221\/222. Refreshments will be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We very much hope that most of you will be able to attend the on-campus sessions in person, but we will also make Zoom participation available for all three sessions. We ask that those of you who plan to attend these events (either in person or via Zoom) register in advance by clicking here<\/a>. Please register no later than 5:00 pm on the day before each session. By registering, you will gain access to the candidates\u2019 relevant materials, which we will ask that you keep confidential. We will also use your registration to assist us in soliciting feedback after the presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Carson Dockum wrote to share some important information from the Office of Accessible Education and Student Support.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Coming to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with more than 20 years in education, 16 of those years in the University of Maine System, Jess brings expertise and passion for student success. Jess finds enjoyment in biking, hiking, fly fishing, foraging for mushrooms, and basically anything that connects to the outdoors. Seeing all Student Accommodation Info in One Place with AIM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Faculty members receive individual emails whenever a student is approved for accommodation. Because students have a right to apply for accommodations at any time and because it is their responsibility to register their accommodations for their individual courses, these emails are not all sent on a fixed date. To make it easier to see a current snapshot of the full set of accommodations for your courses, faculty can use an online platform called Accessible Information Management (AIM). If you have a student who is approved for accommodations in your course(s), you are able to login to AIM<\/a> using your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ network credentials and view your Faculty Profile, which will include: \u2219 A list of students who have registered accommodations in your course(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2219 Notification letters, with a student\u2019s approved accommodation(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2219 List of exams that have been scheduled by students <\/p>\n\n\n\n Utilizing AIM as a faculty member is optional, however, we hope this tool may be helpful, particularly to those who have larger classes and find it challenging to keep track of individual email notifications. Additional information and instructions can be found on our website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Safeguarding Student Privacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Instructors and some support staff have a legitimate need to know about their students\u2019 accommodations while also having a responsibility to keep that information confidential. Please remember that all disability-related information is protected by FERPA and should be protected as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Final Exams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Consistent with past years, our office will be administering final exams at the following start times: 8:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm (only for those who receive 100% extra time), and 1:15pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the large volume of exams each day, we ask that you please arrange for copies of your exam to be dropped off at the Office of Accessible Education located at Ladd Library G35 no later than twenty-four hours prior to your scheduled exam start times. If you are unable to provide us with a copy of your exam within this timeframe please let us know in advance and we will be happy to work with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you drop off your exam, please complete an Exam Cover Form<\/a> making sure to note any special instructions or materials allowed. This helps us to ensure the integrity of your exam and allow only approved materials into the exam room. We will have plenty of copies available in our office and are happy to assist in noting relevant information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your final exam requires the use of technology for resources such as SPSS, STATA, audio components, video components, or the use of other forms of multimedia, we are happy to work with you. As we have a finite number of laptops available, please contact us no later than Monday, December 5th so we can work together to develop a plan for successful implementation and ensure that we have the required materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Faculty Resource Page<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, please review the faculty resources page<\/a> on our website. This includes information about accessible course material, FAQs regarding accommodations, FAQs regarding exams, tips for accessibility, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, November 14th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Noon – 12:35 pm: Presentation in Carnegie 204<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 12:40 – 1:00 pm: Pizza in Carnegie 219<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Come learn about exciting opportunities in Earth and Climate Sciences! *All are welcome!*<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, November 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4:30 PM – Pettengill G52<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Lecture to be given by Karen Melvin, Thomas Hedley Reynolds Professor of History<\/p>\n\n\n\n LAVA Lunch Bunch <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n (LAVA<\/strong> = L<\/strong>ecturers, A<\/strong>ssistants in Instruction, V<\/strong>isiting Professors, and A<\/strong>pplied Faculty)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, November 15th, 12-1 pm, Commons 211<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, November 29th, 12-1 pm, Commons 211<\/p>\n\n\n\n Guilt-Free Book Club: Inclusive Teaching Ch 1 and 2 discussion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, Nov 15th, 8-9 am OR 4:15-5:15 pm, Dana 216<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½: Inclusive Group Work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, November 30th, 12-1 pm, Commons 221<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking for a supportive space to talk about your relationship with substances and have regular thoughtful check-ins? Professor Stephanie Kelley-Romano (SKR), ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Health Services, and the Multifaith Chaplaincy are holding a Healthy Substance Use Group once a week. Faculty, staff, and students are all welcome. Drop in for any amount of time you can. Whether you are in recovery or simply looking to redefine your relationship with substances, feel very welcome to come and join this warm community as you process! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beer Science Night at Baxter<\/strong> Grace Wenger ’24 will present the research that she conducted alongside Merritt Waldron (Quality Director at Baxter Brewing) and our own Dr. Lori Banks (Assistant Professor of Biology) this past summer. You will learn how iso-alpha acids (IBUs) are measured, its implications on beer flavor, and updates on how this information is being used! There is an optional purchase of a $10 ticket for a guided flight tasting upon arrival. For more information and to register (required), click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Purposeful Work 2022 Harvest Meal and Trashion Show<\/strong>
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Athletics office wrote with news and information including that Underhill Ice Rink is now open! <\/strong>The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Community is invited to Open Skate and Open Stick and Puck times which can be found on their website<\/a> and attached to this email. We have weekday times and a newly added Sunday afternoon session! Participants will need to bring their own skates and equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike Hanrahan from Information and Library Services informed us that ILS has planned a series of workshops to showcase the virtual reality and fabrication resources available in the VizLab. <\/strong>To register for any of the sessions, please use our online Registration Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VizLab I: 3D Printers<\/strong>
Tues, Nov 29th, 12:00-12:45 in Coram 103
This session will demonstrate the VizLab\u2019s 3D printers (including how to locate and send models to print, resources for modeling, and some of the many materials that can be used in 3D fabrication).
VizLab II: Laser Cutter and Cricut<\/strong>
<\/strong>Fri, Dec 2nd, 12:00-12:45 in Coram 103
The VizLab recently acquired a Glowforge<\/a> Laser Cutter along with a small CNC device called a Cricut<\/a>. This session will demonstrate some curricular uses of these cutting tools.
VizLab III: VR <\/strong>
<\/strong>Tues, Dec 13th, 12:00 – 1:00 in Coram 102
During this session, we\u2019ll set up several VR headsets in the XR space in the VizLab to enable the experience of VR. We\u2019ll have several headsets available to try, including the Vive Pro, Vive Focus 3, Oculus Rift S, Oculus\/Meta Quest 2, and the latest Meta Quest Pro.
VizLab IV: Generative AI<\/strong>
<\/strong>Fri, Dec 16th, 12:00 – 1:00 in Coram 102
The VizLab now has Generative AI resources, including DALLE-2 and Midjourney, which use machine learning algorithms to create images autonomously (see the Colorado State Fair<\/a> for a recent example). We\u2019ll walk through the abilities of each of these programs, as well as tips for prompt engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Human Resources Benefits Team sent a message with some information about changes to our 2023 benefits renewal.<\/strong>
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Jessica Fournier from Human Resources would like to remind us about the Faculty\/Staff Chili Cook-off in Commons on Monday, November 21st from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. <\/strong>This event will be open to faculty and staff at no cost <\/strong>and Commons will be taking advantage of this community culinary moment to ” Free the Fridge”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/s><\/strong>8:00a and 9:00a in Commons room 117. Dining will ensure that all entries are properly heated, labeled, and presented for tasting. <\/strong><\/li>
The members of the Vice President for Equity and Inclusion search committee wrote to remind us of the remaining candidates who are currently scheduled to visit campus this coming week.<\/strong> The search committee sincerely hopes that you will be able to attend the following open meetings. This is your opportunity to hear from and ask questions of each candidate.
Candidate 2 will present to faculty and staff on Monday, November 14, at 12:00 pm in Commons 221\/222. (For this session, feel free to bring your lunch to 221\/222. We will start promptly at 12 pm.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Football team in partnership with the Athletics Department sent a message informing us that they are collecting toys on behalf of The Root Cellar.<\/strong> Toys will be accepted in Commons until December 1 and during all home basketball games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Staffing Updates<\/strong>
<\/strong>We are excited to share that Jess Berry has joined us at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ as the Assistant Dean for Accessible Education and Student Support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Next, upcoming events.
EACS\/GEO Lunch: Short Term Classes and Summer Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charity and Globalization in Mexico during the Eighteenth Century<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upcoming CITL Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Healthy Substance Use Group<\/strong>
every Thursday – 11:30-12:30<\/strong>
<\/strong>Commons 211<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong><\/a>Wednesday, November 16<\/strong>
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<\/strong>Wednesday, November 16<\/strong>
<\/strong>4:30 pm-8:30 pm<\/strong>
<\/strong>Commons and the Gray Cage<\/strong>
<\/strong>The event will be open to faculty, staff, and their immediate families. Harvest Meal Tickets will be available for purchase in the Mays Center Monday through Friday through the 16th<\/sup> from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 pm. Adult tickets are $15.00, children from 6 to 12 are $8.00, and children under 6 are free. If you are planning on attending, please buy your tickets in advance as they will not be available at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n