In academe, we work hard to reach a series of goals: a graduate degree, full-time employment, tenure, promotion.  But once we pass these milestones, many of us find ourselves wondering, "What's next?"  Should I focus my energy on research, perhaps start a new scholarly project?  How can I do that while teaching 12 credits, working on committees, and tending to my personal life?  Perhaps I should concentrate on new strategies and techniques for teaching.  This feels like a daunting challenge - and do I really want to make changes to my pedagogy?  Maybe I should try a new type of college service.  What if I feel disconnected from the many campus initiatives and activities?

The Faculty Advocacy Network (FAN), the CART Research Fellow and the Office of Teaching and Learning invite you to join your colleagues for lunch on Friday, March 26, 12 - 2PM (Dunn A) to discuss these and other questions.  We will hear from mid-career BSC colleagues (Rita Miller, Peter Saccocia, Tammy King, and David Almeida) who have begun taking their own next steps, and explore the following issues in small group conversations:  Which career paths do we find most appealing?  How can we prioritize and start working toward our goals? What kind of resources and support might we need to reach those goals?   

This luncheon provides an opportunity for faculty and librarians to learn about various mid-career options and to form ideas for taking "the next step" in their careers. 

Sponsored by:

The Faculty Advocacy Network (FAN)

The CART Research Fellow

The Office of Teaching and Learning 

RSVP to Ms. Carolyn Anderson (canderson@bridgew.edu), x1767

In response to faculty and librarian demand for increased information and skill-building in teaching students with disabilities, we invite you to an interactive workshop facilitated by Ms. Kirsten Behling of Suffolk University.  Ms. Behling will share strategies and resources for teaching all students, with a focus on Universal Course Design.  Ms. Behling's presentation addresses these areas:

• Curriculum (course development, text selection, syllabus construction

• Instruction (diversifying instruction to reach all students)

• Assessment (with a focus on creating fair assessments that do not sacrifice rigor)

• Classroom Environment  (creating a welcoming, learning-centered environment)

Join us for an informative and invigorating afternoon.

Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by:

Teaching for Inclusive Excellence (TIE)

The Office of Teaching and Learning

Project Compass

The Office of Disability Resources

RSVP to Ms. Maria Schaaf (maria.schaaf@bridgew.edu), x2627