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OPDA Workshops: 2008-2009  | Researching and Writing the Literature Review—Content and Process This Workshop will focus on framing the literature review in the context of the thesis or dissertation, narrowing the research scope, searching for and organizing the materials, knowing when your done and resources available. Presenters: - Dr. Scott Slattery, Counseling and Consulting Services
- Kate Peterson, University Libraries
| Date: February 6, 2008
Time: 10:00-12:00 Noon
Location: West Bank Union Auditorium | | Overcoming Procrastination, or How I Learned to Love Cleaning My Bathroom (limited to 25) Sitting down to a blank sheet of paper (or empty computer screen) can be so daunting that anything, even cleaning the bathroom, can seem more urgent and appealing. In this workshop, participants will consider (1) how and why writing efforts can become stalled, and (2) what practical strategies they might use to focus their energies, drop their mops, seize their pens (or keyboards), and write on!
Presenters: - Dr. Anne Carter, The Graduate School
- Dr. Katie Levine, Center for Writing
| Date: February 18, 2008
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Kolthoff Hall 136 | | CV/Résumé Building and Formatting for Academia and Industry This workshop is for graduate students at all stages of their programs planning to seek faculty positions or careers in industry and private organizations. The presentation will cover the difference between the CV and résumé, essential components; what employers seek; and competitively
packaging your skills.The last 90 minutes of the session will be for CV/résumé critique. Participants seeking feedback should bring their CV/résumé to the workshop. Presenters: - Dr. Ilene Alexander, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Jane O`Brien , Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: March 26, 2008
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: 101 Walter Library | | Critique of International CV/Résumé Critiquers: Representatives from Office of Human Resources, International Student and Scholar Services, The Graduate School and Center for Teaching and Learning
This is a follow up to the April 7th workshop for international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to receive feedback on their CV/résumé
. | Date: April 21, 2008
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm
Location: 319 Akerman Hall | | Engaging Students in the Learning Process Imagine two classrooms. In one, students check email or drift off to sleep while the professor speaks; in the other, students ask questions, talk animatedly about course content, and interact with the professor. Which would you rather be in? Student engagement is an essential component of deep and meaningful learning, but it can be difficult to achieve. This workshop will focus on easy-to-implement strategies that instructors can use to help students get actively involved in their own learning. Through discussion and hands-on activities, participants will explore approaches for motivating students, methods for posing questions, and ways to encourage student participation in and out of class.
Presenters: - Dr. Deb Wingert, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Bill Rozaitis, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: September 23, 2008
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 110 Pillsbury Hall | | Unlocking Doors: Major Companies Industry Panel Representatives from Medtronic, Cargill, Beckman Coulter and other major Twin Cities companies will participate on a panel discussion and will offer suggestions on how to network to land a job in industry. The last hour of the session will focus on small group interactions with the panelists. More information on the panelists will be provided shortly.
| Date: October 3, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hubert Humphrey Auditorium and Atrium | | Overcoming Writer’s Block, or How I Learned to Love Cleaning My Bathroom (LIMIT 25) Sitting down to a blank sheet of paper (or empty computer screen) can be so daunting that anything, even cleaning the bathroom, can seem more urgent and appealing. In this workshop, participants will consider (1) how and why writing efforts can become stalled, and (2) what practical strategies they might use to focus their energies, drop their mops, seize their pens (or keyboards), and write on!
Presenters: - Dr. Anne Carter, The Graduate School
- Dr. Katie Levin, Center for Writing
| Date: October 6, 2008
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 209 Vincent Hall | | Effective Strategies for Classroom Management Have you seen students arrive late to class, leave early, chat with friends, refuse to participate, or pose a threat to others? How would you accommodate students with significant challenges such as attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, or psychological problems? Throughout this highly interactive session, participants will apply a repertoire of strategies to manage mildly irritating to serious and dangerous classroom behaviors. Current campus efforts to identify potential warning signs of crises and promote safety along with academic and personal growth will also be addressed. Note: It is not necessary to have prior teaching experience to attend this workshop.
Presenters: - Dr. Deb Wingert, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Bill Rozaitis, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: October 7, 2008
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 110 Pillsbury Hall | | Successful Grant Writing in the Sciences This presentation and discussion are aimed at those who have started or plan to apply for grant or fellowship funding. Many tips on the essential elements of various components of successful grant proposals will be highlighted, with particular emphasis on clarity and connecting these pieces into one competitive proposal.
Presenters: - Dr. Karin Matchett, Office of the Associate Dean for Research, College of Vet. Medicine
| Date: October 15, 2008
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 33 McNeal Hall | | Demystifying the Dissertation Writing Process The Graduate School and the University Counseling and Consulting Services are pleased to offer a workshop focusing on the dissertation writing process that is specifically designed for students, across disciplines, at the beginning stages of their graduate programs. The workshop has three major objectives: (1) to clarify the role of the dissertation in the context of the overall doctoral process; (2) to identify the general components of a dissertation; and (3) to provide perspectives on successfully completing the dissertation.
Presenters: - Dr. Noro Andriamanalina, The Graduate School
- Dr. Scott Slaterry, University Counseling and Consulting Services
| Date: October 17, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Location: 306 Folwell Hall | | Now, Why Would A Student Say That? Strategies for Unraveling Unanticipated Classroom Conflicts Sometimes a discussion just “erupts” – productively or unpleasantly,provocatively or uncomfortably. And even in meticulously planned discussions of thorny issues we encounter uncomfortable student-to-student comments and unexpected student-to-teacher flashpoints. Many subtle – and addressable – factors shape such moments.
In this session we’ll look at conflict-resolving approaches that work across disciplines to quickly assess a situation, select an effective response, teach and learn in such moments.
Presenters: - Dr. Ilene Alexander, Instructor, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: October 20, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: 1130 Mechanical Engineering Building | | Interactive Lecturing in Large Classes Research has long shown that interactive teaching and learning enhances student mastery. Effectively holding students’ attention in large classes, however, can challenge even the best professors. This lively, interactive session will address a wide variety of strategies to reduce student passivity/anonymity and enhance student learning in large classes, particularly the core academics and sciences. Participants will have the opportunity to strategize and apply a myriad of ways to effectively engage students in large classes, maximizing student responsibility, accountability, and learning mastery. Strategies for effectively using PowerPoint will also be discussed.
Presenters: - Dr. Deb Wingert, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Bill Rozaitis, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: October 21, 2008
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 110 Pillsbury Hall | | The Successful Job Search: Creating Opportunities Before Writing a Cover Letter Participants will explore the real first stages of the job search -- the ground work that happens before sending off that first application for an academic or non-academic position. Participants will also consider ways of (1) conducting "networking" as a concept and practice; (2) researching a company; (3) preparing for job fairs and other information interview; (4) presenting your "best self" through a range of conversations; (5) tailoring a job application to specific position announcements; and (6) following up on first-stage contacts.
Presenters: - Dr. Ilene Alexander, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Esam El-Fakahany, Department of Neuroscience
| Date: October 29, 2008
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 45 Rapson Hall | | Successful Grant Writing in the Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts This presentation is aimed at graduate students and Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows planning to apply for research grants or fellowship funding. Strategies for developing successful grant proposals will be highlighted, along with an overview of resources for prospecting grant sources within federal, state, private and University funding pools.
Presenters: - Dr. Jeanine Ferguson, Office of the Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration
| Date: October 30, 2008
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 170 Physics Building | | Unlocking Doors: Entrepreneurial Industry Panel The panel discussion will be held at the University Enterprise Laboratories (UEL), which is 2 miles from the East Bank, off of University Avenue. Panelists will share their experiences working with start-up companies,including benefits and challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with young professionals who work in companies that are current tenants of UEL. The panel will be moderated by Robert Elde, Dean, College of Biological Sciences, U of MN.
UEL website: http://uelmn.com.
Complimentary pick-up and return shuttle service will be provided between Coffman and UEL. More information will be provided to those who register.
Presenters: - Mark Tondra, Chief Manager, Diagnostic Biosensors, LLC, Minneapolis
- Dick Welter, Vice President of Business Development, CIMA LABS, Inc.
- Bjorn Stansvik, President, CEO & Founder, MentorMate, Inc.
- Thomas Norman, Director of Continuing Professional Education, U of MN, College of Continuing Education
| Date: October 31, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: University Enterprise Laboratories, 1000 Westgate Drive, St. Paul , MN 55114 | | Tailoring Materials for the Job Search The session will cover how you can make your application stand out from the crowd during the academic job-search process.
Presenters: - Dr. Ilene Alexander, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: November 6, 2008
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 306 Folwell Hall | | Writing Your Teaching Philosophy The teaching philosophy is an essay that every future faculty member should have. It is commonly requested during the academic job search and is a key document in the dossier for promotion and tenure. It’s also difficult to write, and many graduate students don’t know where to begin. This interactive workshop takes participants step-by-step through the process of drafting a teaching philosophy. Participants will consider questions such as “What is a teaching philosophy?” “Why do I need one?” and “What should I put into my teaching philosophy?” Participants will complete guided writing exercises during the session and will come away with a first draft of this important essay.
Presenters: - Dr. Deb Wingert, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Bill Rozaitis, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: November 11, 2008
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 110 Pillsbury Hall | | Visas Options for Postdoctoral Scholars and International Students Representatives from two local immigration law firms will give an overview of employment-based visa options for current postdoctoral scholars and graduate students who plan to work in the United States after graduation. Workshop will focus on H-1B Temporary Worker Visas, O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas, TN Trade Nafta, and permanent residency options. Questions regarding the J-1 two-year rule, 24-month bar, and other J-1 related questions will be addressed.
Presenters: - John Medeiros, , Law Firm of Myers Thompson, P.A.
- Craig Peterson, Law Firm of Dorsey Whitney, LLP
| Date: November 13, 2008
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 101 Fraser Hall | | Assessment of Student Learning: Tips, Tools and Strategies This lively session focuses on tips, tools, and strategies to assess how well students are learning and how well instructors are teaching. Throughout this interactive session, we will share ways to develop and use a myriad of formative and summative assessment strategies including self, peer and group assessments; popular classroom assessment techniques; rubrics/checklists; and potential performance/alternative assessments in your discipline. Presenters: - Dr. Deb Wingert, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Bill Rozaitis, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: February 3, 2009
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 125 Nicholson Hall | | Now, Why Would A Student Say That? Strategies for Unraveling Unanticipated Classroom Conflicts Sometimes a discussion just “erupts” unpleasantly or uncomfortably. Even in meticulously planned discussions of thorny issues we encounter unanticipated student-to-student comments and student-to-teacher outbursts. Many subtle – and addressable – factors shape such moments. In this seminar we’ll look at a conflict-resolving approach that works across disciplines to quickly assess a situation, select an effective response and turn an uncomfortable episode into a teachable moment. Presenters: - Dr. Ilene Alexander, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Louis Mendoza, Office of Equity and Diversity
- Josh Casper, Student Conflict Resolution Center
| Date: February 12, 2009
Time: 2:30-4:00 pm
Location: 110 Nicholson Hall | | Wishing Won’t Make It Go Away: Strategies for Graduate Students Navigating Academic Bullying and Other Incivilities Instances of academic incivility experienced by graduate students are seldom reported on the University of Minnesota campus for reasons of fear of retaliation, ruined careers, social isolation, and inaction. A Fall 2007 survey of U of M graduate students, reveals that bullying and incivility impair graduate student progress to degrees, promote suffering in silence or prompt leaving without completing the degree. In this seminar we will highlight successful strategies that Directors of Graduate Studies and advisors have implemented to promote not only safe reporting but also to facilitate difficult conversations and develop local problem-solving practices. Presenters: - Dr. Christina Petersen, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Douglas Ernie, Graduate School Associate Dean
- Geoff Hart, Council of Graduate Students (COGS)
| Date: February 20, 2009
Time: 1:30-3:00 pm
Location: 110 Ford Hall | | Demystifying the Dissertation Writing Process The workshop has three major objectives: (1) to clarify the role of the dissertation in the context of the overall doctoral process; (2) to identify the general components of a dissertation; and (3) to provide perspectives on successfully completing the dissertation. Presenters: - Dr. Noro Andriamanalina, The Graduate School
- Dr. Scott Slattery, University Counseling and Consulting Services
| Date: February 20, 2009
Time: 10:00-12:00 Noon
Location: 302 Kaufert Laboratory, St. Paul campus | | Creating a GLBT Friendly Climate in Every Classroom Whatever we teach and however we identify, some of the students in our classes will identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender -- and some will be allies to GLBT students or family members. During this workshop, we`ll discuss ways of drawing on personal principles and multicultural teaching practices to create learning oriented, GLBTA friendly classrooms, whether we teach general education courses, undergraduate major-required classes, graduate seminars or courses with GLBT-specific content. Presenters: - Dr. Ilene Alexander, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Anne Phibbs, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Programs Office
| Date: February 24, 2009
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: 306 Folwell Hall | | Surviving Academic Publication in the Humanities and Social Sciences This workshop will provide an overview of the system of academic publication, publication goals and strategies to achieve them, journals and how they work, submitting and publishing an article, presses and book publishing and how publication is changing.
Presenters: - Prof. Edward Farmer, Professor of History, Director of Publications, Center for Early Modern History,
- Prof. Anna Clark, Professor of History, Editor of Journal of British Studies,
- Prof. Patricia Lorcin, Professor of History, Editor of French Historical Studies,
| Date: February 26, 2009
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: 101 Fraser Hall | | Visas Options for International Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (H-1 B focus) This workshop will cover immigration options after graduation, focusing on H-1B`s and alternatives to H-1Bs, as well
as an overview of employment-based permanent residence. Presenters: - Craig Peterson, Law Firm of Dorsey Whitney, LLP
| Date: March 4, 2009
Time: 4:00-6:00
Location: 306 Folwell Hall | | Teaching with Technology for the First Time For many college teaching positions, it is expected that instructors will have skills and experience in teaching with technology. This workshop introduces instructors new to educational technology to a process for choosing and evaluating technologies and strategies for their courses. Through discussion and hands-on exercises, participants will be introduced to a variety of learning technologies and will consider ways of matching technologies to their learning goals. NOTE: No previous experience with technology or technology-enhanced learning is necessary to benefit from this workshop. Presenters: - Dr. Deb Wingert, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Bill Rozaitis, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: March 5, 2009
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: 125 Nicholson Hall | | Presenting a Professional Self with Technology Participants will explore the implications of a professional web presence, and the impact of emerging technologies on scholarship. Presenters will showcase tools that support online collaboration (such as Google docs), and tools that support developing online portfilios and new forms of scholarship (such as blogs, YouTube, and podcasting). Participants will develop an understanding of the variety of options available to them and know what resources are available to assist them in getting started. Presenters: - Kurtis Scaletta, Office of Information Technology
- Lauren Marsh, Office of Information Technology
| Date: March 11, 2009
Time: 3:00-4:30 pm
Location: 101 Fraser Hall | | Visa Options for International Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (Permanent Residency Focus) The workshop is different from the one offered on March 4th. It will focus on both temporary and permanent residence visa options, including H-1B Professional Visas, O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas, TN Trade NAFTA, and permanent residency options. Questions regarding the waiver of the J-1 foreign residence requirement will be addressed. Presenters: - John Medeiros, , Law Firm of Myers Thompson, P.A.
| Date: March 12, 2009
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 31 Rapson Hall | | Identifying Job Options and Conducting a Search in a Tough Economy This workshop will cover the job search process from start to offer. It will address conducting a self-assessment, planning, knowing your options, relationship-building and offer negotiations. There will be break-out sessions for the academic and non-academic search.
Presenters: - Ilene Alexander, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Noro Andriamanalina, The Graduate School
- Christine Petersen, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Lynne Schuman, Humphrey Institute
- Yuki Tokuji, International Student and Scholars Services
| Date: March 24, 2009
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: 275 Nicholson Hall | | Identifying Job Options and Conducting a Search in a Tough Economy This workshop will cover the job search process from start to offer. It will address conducting a self-assessment, planning, knowing your options, relationship-building and offer negotiations. There will be break-out sessions for the academic and non-academic search. | Date: March 25, 2009
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 230 Anderson Hall | | Creating, Sustaining and Documenting Multicultural Teaching and Learning Practices To make multicultural learning both possible and effective, instructors must structure classroom interactions to be respectful and challenging, creative and meaningful, engaged and transformative. During this workshop discussion will focus on ways to create such an environment, as well as address ways to address inaccuracies, mistakes, hasty generalizations and intolerance with honesty and care. A closing segment of the workshop will include a presentation about documenting individual approaches to multicultural teaching and learning as part of teaching portfolio and job application materials.
Presenters: - Dr. Ilene Alexander, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Paul Ching, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: April 1, 2009
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 306 Folwell Hall | | Formatting the International CV/Résumé to the American Job Market Workshop will address how to format a CV/résumé that was developed for job markets outside of the United States to apply for jobs within the United States. Special focus will be on various types of résumés, language/cultural differences and tailoring the résumé/CV to the position you are seeking. This workshop is intended primarily for international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Presenters: - Patty Bales, Office of Human Resources
- Yuki Tokuji, International Student and Scholar Services
- Dr. Deb Wingert, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: April 7, 2009
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm
Location: Mayo 3-125 | | Searching for Funding--non-NIH Grants This workshop will focus on searching for grants funded by the NSF and other agencies that are specific to early-career researchers (graduate students and postdoctoral scholars). Participants can bring a laptop should they wish to use it during the search demonstrations.
Presenters: - Dr. Jerry Cohen, Bailey Professor, Department of Horticulture Science
- Julia Kelly, Librarian, Magrath Library
- Pamela Webb, Associate Vice President for Research Administration
| Date: April 17, 2009
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: 231 Smith Hall | | Writing an Effective Cover Letter for the Academic Job Search The cover letter is one of the most important documents in an academic job searcher’s dossier. This interactive workshop introduces participants to the "nuts and bolts" of effective cover letters. During the workshop, participants will review and critique sample letters, applying what they’ve learned to their own cover letter draft. They will also consider the ways in which institutional type, specific job characteristics, and their own goals and values impact the organization and content of the cover letter. NOTE: Participants who are actively seeking employment should bring a draft of their cover letter to the workshop. Presenters: - Dr. Deb Wingert, Center for Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Bill Rozaitis, Center for Teaching and Learning
| Date: April 23, 2009
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: 31 Rapson Hall | | I Had Not Thought of That: Postdoctoral Association Career Panel #3 This panel discussion will showcase career options for postdocs that may not have been considered. For the first time, we welcome a local representative from a premier recruiting company so postdocs can see how to work with an experienced and well-connected recruiter to find their positions of choice.
Presenters: - Patent Law: Ronald C. Lundquist, Ph.D., Principal, Fish & Richardson P.C. www.fr.com
- Temporary Agency/Recruiter: Shellie Irwin, Senior Engineering Recruiter, McKinley Group, Inc
- Government Research: Kathleen F. Carlson, M.S., Ph.D., Core Investigator, Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research, VA Medical Center (152/2E)
- Contract Research Laboratories: Linda K. Hansen, Ph.D., Director of Custom Studies, WuXi AppTec, Inc., www.wuxiapptec.com
| Date: April 24, 2009
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: 2-530 Moos Tower | | GAPSA Graduate and Professional Student Conference Come for all or stay for a few! The Graduate and Professional Student Conference is offering a wide variety of workshops.
No matter what field of study or interest, the conference has something for you!
Visit the site to view the conference schedule:
http://www.gapsa.umn.edu/conferences/index.htmPresenters: - Multiple presenters from across the University,
| Date: April 25, 2009
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: 3rd Floor Coffman Union |
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