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I Love Empowering Faculty!
What Faculty Development Means to Me
What Faculty Development Means to Me
When I was working on my degree in higher education, I wrote every paper and did every project about faculty development and the connection between faculty success and student success. It is something that I am passionate about.
I strongly believe that if you have the passion for a topic and the knowledge of the topic, then you owe it to others to share your time and talents. I have overflowing passion for helping people to become good teachers, and I have over 20 years of experience organizing development programs.
At the University of Arkansas, I once saw a co-director of the Teaching and Faculty Support Center handing out bottles of water to faculty as they got on a bus to head to teaching camp. I said to myself, "That's what I want to do! I want to be the water girl. I want to pass out water. I want to serve faculty in their work with students."
In 2020, I finally got my chance to be that water girl and serve a three-year appointment as co-director of the teaching and faculty support center. During my time, I not only planned programs, but I also expanded the programs to include special events to support various groups around campus.
Faculty development for me these days means leading peer mentor circles, being a peer observer, and co-facilitating the Instructor Coach program. I actively present across campus on teaching topics and facilitate collaborative conversations that lead to curriculum development. I love to share my ideas and collaborate with others at local, national, and international teaching and learning conferences.
I am living my passion, and I love being the one to pass out the water.
Where I've Presented and What I've Talked About
Where I've Presented and What I've Talked About
Faculty Development Presentation Topics (drop-down list)
Faculty Development Presentation Topics (drop-down list)
Active Learning
Active Learning
Active Learning Strategies
Using Flexible Assignments for Differential Learning
Student Engagement: It All Begins with Meeting Students Where They Are
Maslow before Blooms: Creating Space for Dialogue and Inquiry: I’ve Noticed, I Wonder, What if?
Framing Teaching From a Student Standpoint
Engaging Our Students
"I've Noticed" and Other Ways to Engage Students
From Knowledge Consumers to Knowledge Producers
Creating Discussions in Large Groups
Metacognition
Metacognition
Helping Students Think About Learning--Metacognition
Little Changes for Big Impact-The Science of Learning
Building Self-Regulated Learners: Small Moments, Big Impact
Storytelling
Storytelling
Storytelling: The Ultimate Lecture Hack
The Art of Lecture
The Science of Stories and Why Your Lecture Should Include Them
Storify Your Course: Four Stories That You Can Employ to Increase Engagement and Positive Affect in Your Online Course
Creating Community in the Classroom
Creating Community in the Classroom
Building a Community in the Classroom
Creating a Climate of Open Communication in the Classroom
Tough Times, Tough Conversations: Helping Students Navigate Complex Conversations
Classroom Management
Classroom Management
Classroom Management Techniques
Effective Communication in the Art of Teaching
Making the Most of Collaborative Assignments and Projects: Time-Tested Tricks and Tips
Tips for First-Time Teachers
Valuing Others-Building Community
Valuing Others-Building Community
Planting Ideas and Growing Relationships in the College Classroom
The Little Things Are the Big Things-Lessons Learned from the Donut Shop About Belonging
Creating Your Teaching Identity
Pronunciations and the Power of a Name: The Sound of Belonging
Painting with a Pedagogical Twist: Why Background and Contrast Matters
Creating Safe and Brave Spaces in the Classroom
Tips for International Faculty
Creating Space for Dissenting Views
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Teaching Students AI Prepares Them for Life Outside the University
Beyond the Prompt: How a Simple AI Assignment Sparked Discussions on Identity and Representation
Assessment
Assessment
Using Flexible Assignments for Differential Learning
Student Evaluations: Don't Hate Them, Use Them
Student Evaluations: How to Learn from Student Comments
They Don’t Get It. We Have to Help Them Understand! Helping Students Connect Learning with the Real World
Culture
Culture
High Impact Practices for Teachers--Infusing Culture
Understanding Culture in the Classroom
New Teachers
New Teachers
If I Could Go Back in Time- Things I Would Tell Myself to Do Differently
Teachers Get Nervous Too--Overcoming Communication Apprehension
Harnessing the Green Monkey: Overcoming Communication Apprehension with Cognitive Restructuring
The First Week--the Importance of Starting Strong
Professionalism in the Classroom for New Teachers
Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom
Stop Ruining a Good Lecture with Bad Slides
Networking for Faculty- How to Work the Room at Faculty Events
Storytelling in Teaching
Building Student-Teacher Rapport
Ten Nonverbal Strategies for the Classroom
Online Learning
Online Learning
Storify Your Course: Four Stories That You Can Employ to Increase Engagement and Positive Affect in Your Online Course
How Are We Challenging Our Students? What Can We Do That You Tube Can't
Student Engagement Online
ePortfolios
ePortfolios
Creating ePortfolios for Personal Reflection and Professional Branding
Please Steal This Resource! Lessons Learned About ePortfolios While Writing an Open Education Resource Textbook
ePortfolio: Helping Students Show What They Know
International, National, and Local
Places Where I Have Presented (drop-down list)
International, National, and Local
Places Where I Have Presented (drop-down list)
International
International
Ireland International Conference on Education, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland
National
National
American Association of College and Universities, ePortfolio Institute
International Teaching and Learning Conference: Lilly Conference (Traverse City, San Diego, Austin, Miami)
The Association for Authentic, Experiential, & Evidence-Based Learning Conference
National Communication Association, New Orleans, LA and San Antonio, TX
Teaching Professor Conference, Washington DC
Starlink -National Video Training Program for Faculty
High Impact Practices National Institute, Association of American Colleges and Universities.
Regional/State
Regional/State
Open Education Resource State Symposium
American Association of Student Assistance Programs, Bentonville Arkansas
Arkansas Communication Theater Arts Association -ACTAA, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Arkansas Adjunct Conference, Russellville, Arkansas
University
University
High Impact Practices Conference, Arkansas
Better Online Together-BOLT Conference
University of Arkansas Teaching Camp for the Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Development Center
Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Development Center Faculty Development Luncheon
New Faculty Orientation for the Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Development Center
University of Arkansas Teaching Assistant Training for Communication
Equity Matters: Building a Culture of Belonging Conference
Graduate School-G-STEP Program for Graduate Teaching Assistants, University of Arkansas
Coaching Connections, Fulbright College
Creator and Facilitator of Fulbright Learning Community for Faculty Development
Creator and Facilitator of Fulbright Learning Community for Faculty Development
Co-Director of the Teaching and Faculty Support Center
Co-Director of the Teaching and Faculty Support Center
Co-Director of the Teaching and Faculty Support Center
Co-Director of the Teaching and Faculty Support Center
Served a three-year term as Co-Director.
The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center (TFSC) at the University of Arkansas was established in 1992 to assist the faculty with their scholarship of teaching and to act as a resource center for new teaching techniques and programs.
In my role of co-director of the Teaching and Faculty Support Center. I worked with the team to organize a three day teaching camp. It was my responsibility to set up the headline speaker, recruit and organize 23 different faculty presentations, and manage all the public relations for the event.
We had 81 campers attend the 2023 camp.
Organized Teaching Camp
Organized Teaching Camp
Faculty Reviews
"This camp and the TFSC have not only armed me with methods to teach more effectively but also provided me with a warm, accepting community with whom I can share ideas and grow as a faculty member. They make me feel like I belong and that I am a valued part of this wonderful university community."
"This retreat was 5 Gold Stars of knowledge, sharing ideas, and motivating. I look forward to implementing new strategies. The retreat was empowering and exciting!"
"This camp is special for me because it first of all helps me develop a sense of community and belonging which motivates me to be a better teacher and equips me with the tools to pay it forward and create classroom environments where students can feel like they can flourish and belong. "
Designed Faculty Training Programs
Designed Faculty Training Programs
Coordinated the Winter Teaching Symposium
Implemented Faculty Programs Online During COVID
Implemented Faculty Programs Online During COVID
Introducing the Wally Cordes Speaker via Zoom for the Teaching and Faculty Support Center
Coached Faculty to Create Safe and Brave Spaces in the Classroom
Coached Faculty to Create Safe and Brave Spaces in the Classroom
Teaching and Faculty Support Center training for teachers. University of Arkansas
With Rachel Glade, 2019.
Mentoring
Mentoring
Faculty peer mentoring circles
As a faculty mentor, I have the opportunity to listen and to help create meaningful dialogue between faculty of different ranks and departments.
Asked Faculty--How Are We Challenging
Our Students?
Asked Faculty--How Are We Challenging
Our Students?
Walton College Center for Teaching Effectiveness. University of Arkansas
February 2020.
Framed Teaching from a Student Standpoint
Framed Teaching from a Student Standpoint
Awarded the Wally Cordes Chair Given to a Faculty for Student Centered Teaching
Awarded the Wally Cordes Chair Given to a Faculty for Student Centered Teaching
Teaching Faculty Support Center Cordes Chair Talk. University of Arkansas. October 2019
Challenged Faculty to Rethink Student Evaluations
Challenged Faculty to Rethink Student Evaluations
At the end of the semester, I made a presentation to faculty on student evaluations. I put on an apron, cut a lemon, and drank the juice (the audience has audible sounds of shock). My point was that this is often how we think about evaluations, we often have an automatic negative reaction.
I challenged faculty to rethink evaluations, not as something unfair or something to "sour" our day but rather to think of them as learning opportunities. I worked faculty through a list of actual student comments and we talked about how to move past defensiveness and move towards learning.
Found Creative Solutions
During COVID
Found Creative Solutions
During COVID
Our team was tasked with providing faculty development during the COVID 19 pandemic. We designed online modules to help faculty prepare to teach remotely and we moved all our programming to Zoom.
We wanted to do more. We wanted faculty to feel valued and special in a time when we weren't allowed to meet on campus. Our team designed a drive by swag bag and ice cream day to kick off the new semester. We wore masks and gloves and masked faculty could drive by the baseball stadium while we gave them gift bags and treats.
Provided Development for Graduate Students Who Teach
Provided Development for Graduate Students Who Teach
Trained Graduate Students About Classroom Management and Inclusion
Trained Graduate Students About Classroom Management and Inclusion
Graduate School and International Education. University of Arkansas
With Rachel Glade, 2019
Spoke at GSTEP 2023 on the Topic of Communication in the Classroom
Spoke at GSTEP 2023 on the Topic of Communication in the Classroom
Regularly speak at Graduate Student TA Orientation.
Trained Graduate Students about Professionalism in the Classroom
Trained Graduate Students about Professionalism in the Classroom
Graduate School Training for Incoming Teaching Assistants. University of Arkansas
Panel to Address the Unique Challenges Faced by International Faculty
Panel to Address the Unique Challenges Faced by International Faculty
April 2022
Fought For International Faculty Programs
Fought For International Faculty Programs
I strongly believe in listening and learning from all voices. I was one of a team who listened to the struggles of our international faculty. I facilitated the first ever international faculty listening forum. From that forum, we learned some actions that we needed to take.
We provided a special new faculty orientation for our incoming international faculty and we supported the creation of an international faculty group. April 2022 was the first ever special program that we offered designed specifically for international faculty. They sent in their concerns, I assembled a panel of varied specialists and then we had a luncheon. I moderated the questions and allowed the panelists to share.
Challenged Faculty to Create Brave Spaces in the Classroom thru Interactive Seminars
Challenged Faculty to Create Brave Spaces in the Classroom thru Interactive Seminars
Teaching and Faculty Support Center Luncheon
Organized Events for International Faculty
Organized Events for International Faculty
I am one of the leaders on campus who work to empower our international faculty. Since I have been director, we added special trainings at New Faculty Orientation and two lunches a year to support our international colleagues.
Gave a Big Farewell Poetry Slam to the Outgoing
Co-director.
Gave a Big Farewell Poetry Slam to the Outgoing
Co-director.
It is a tradition of the teaching center to roast the outgoing co-director. We decided to order shirts with his name on it and perform a fun slam poem. The theme was, "You Don't Know Jack!"
(since his name was Jack)
Teaching Camp, Eureka Springs 2021
Organized Winter Symposium and Introduced Headline Speakers at Winter Symposium
Organized Winter Symposium and Introduced Headline Speakers at Winter Symposium
Winter Teaching Symposium. 2022
Co-presented on Shrinking the Classroom: 99 Years of Experience in Getting Students to Share and Talk in the Classroom
Co-presented on Shrinking the Classroom: 99 Years of Experience in Getting Students to Share and Talk in the Classroom
Teaching and Faculty Support Center Luncheon, 2022
Brewer, L., Rapert, M., & Meade, L. (2022). Shrinking the Room: 99 Years of Experience in Getting Students to Share and Talk in the Classroom. Publications and Presentations. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/wctfscpub/25
Discussed How to Get Students to Actively Participate
Discussed How to Get Students to Actively Participate
Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center Luncheon, 2022
Faculty Development Trainings Conducted
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Faculty Development Trainings Conducted
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"The Semester is (Almost) Over, Now What? Reading Day Luncheon," with Richard Cassady and Carole Shook. Teaching and Faculty Support Center, Reading Day Luncheon. December 2022
"Building a Community in the Classroom," Department of Communication Graduate Student Training. August 2022
"Testing the Waters with Study Abroad," with Paul Calleja. Teaching and Faculty Support Center Teaching Camp. August 2022.
"Making the Most of Collaborative Assignments and Projects: Time Tested Tricks and Tips," High Impact Practices Conference, University of Arkansas Student Success. July 2022.
"Shrinking the Classroom: 99 Years of Experience in Getting Student to Share and Talk in the Classroom with Molly Rapert, and Lorraine Brewer, Teaching and Faculty Support Center Luncheon, Fayetteville. March 2022.
"Increasing Student Engagement," University of Arkansas Graduate School Teaching Assistant Training, January 2022.
“Increasing Student Engagement,” Training Graduate Teaching Assistants. Graduate School and International Education Office University of Arkansas, August 2021.
“Culture in the Classroom.” With Rocio Perez and Paul Calleja. University of Arkansas Teaching Camp. August 2021
"High Impact Practices for Teachers," High Impact Conference. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. July 2021.
"Little Changes for Big Impact—The Science of Learning," Graduate School and International Education Office. February 2021.
“Everything I Learned About Giving a Lecture, I Learned in Public Speaking Class.” Presentation to Graduate Teaching Assistants. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. January 2021.
"Student Engagement for First Year Teachers," Department of Communication Training for Teaching Assistants, Fayetteville, AR, August 2020.
"What Do We Offer That YouTube Can’t? The Answer: Engagement.," University of Arkansas Global Campus Online Teaching Conference, February 2020.
“How Are We Challenging Our Students? Principles of Teaching Compared to Principles of Speechmaking," Walton College Center for Teaching Effectiveness. February 2020.
"The Art of the Lecture," Department of Communication. Training Graduate Teaching Students –Colloquium. January 2020.
“Classroom Management.” Incoming Teaching Assistants in Communication Department. August 2020.
“Students Often Surprise Me and That’s a Good Thing – Framing Teaching from a Student Standpoint.” Teaching Faculty Support Center Cordes Chair Talk. University of Arkansas. October 2019.
“Classroom Management.” Teaching Assistants Training in Communication Department. August 2019.
"Engaging Students at the University." New Faculty Orientation Speaker. August 2019.
“Engaging our Students.” Training for New UA Teachers. August 2019.
“Professionalism in the Classroom” Graduate Student Training for TEAC Graduate School Committee. University of Arkansas. August 2019.
“Safe and Brave for Incoming Teaching Assistants.” August 2019.
“Tips to be Hip: High Impact Teaching Practices for Teachers.” HIP Retreat. University of Arkansas. July 2019.
“Creating Safe and Brave Spaces in the Classroom for Not-So-New Teachers.” Teaching and Faculty Support Center April 2019.
“Creating Safe and Brave Spaces in the Classroom for Teachers.” Teaching and Faculty Support Center. April 2019.
"Creating Brave Spaces" Sociology and Criminology Faculty. September 2018.
“Exploring Culture in the Classroom—Be brave.” Invited presentation to Tina Howlett’s Education Students at the University of Arkansas. September, 2018.
“Student Engagement: It all Begins with Meeting Students Where They Are.” Communication Graduate Training University of Arkansas. September 2018.
“Helping our Students be Brave: Creating Discussion in the Classroom.” Excellence in Teaching Program Sociology Department. University of Arkansas. September 19, 2018.
“Student Engagement: It All Begins with Meeting Students Where They Are.” Communication Graduate Training. University of Arkansas. August 15, 2018.
“Professionalism in the Classroom” Graduate Student Training for TEAC Graduate School Committee. University of Arkansas. August 12, 2018.
“Creating Safe Spaces for Dissenting Views.” University of Arkansas Teaching Camp with Rachel Glade: Mount Magazine, Arkansas. August 6, 2018.
“Keys to Student Success” Adopt a Prof Tacos for Life Dinner Buchanan- Droke Hall. University of Arkansas. March 7, 2018.
“Taco ’Bout Success: Visual Learners and How They Learn.” Adopt a Prof at Northwest Quad. University of Arkansas April 4, 2018.
“Professionalism in the Classroom.” Training for Incoming Graduate Teaching Assistants. University of Arkansas. August 2017.
“Teaching Engagement and Professionalism for Teachers of Communication.” One-hour module for the teaching assistants in the Communication Department. University of Arkansas. August 2017.
“Professionalism in the Classroom.” Training for Incoming Graduate Teaching Assistants. University of Arkansas. August 2016.
“Teaching Engagement and Professionalism for Teachers of Communication.” One-hour module for the teaching assistants in the Communication Department. University of Arkansas. August 2016.
“Preparing to Teach.” Panel conducted by the University of Arkansas Graduate School to train incoming GA and TA’s. University of Arkansas. August 2013.
“If I Could Go Back in Time—Tips on Classroom Management-for Graduate Teaching Assistants in the Department of Communication.” Graduate Teaching Assistant Training. University of Arkansas. August 2011
“Creating Discussion in Large Groups” Teaching Camp Presentation, Rockefeller Center, Arkansas. University of Arkansas. August 2011.
Fayetteville, October 27, 2009.
“Take A.I.M.: Presentation Skills for Professionals.” Presentation to Student Services Personnel. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. November 2006.
“Keeping our Students.” Presentation to the Walley Cordes Teaching Center. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. March 2004.
“Caring for Our Students While Working for Tenure: Retention at the University of Arkansas.” Presentation to the Walley Cordes Teaching Center. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. March 2004.
Designed Lunch Programs for Faculty
Designed Lunch Programs for Faculty
Designing faculty centered programs is at the heart of what I do. This program is designed to help seasoned faculty learn about little things that make a big impact.
It is a win-win. We get to highlight the great things that our faculty are doing and we all get to learn new ideas.
Spoke on Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in the Classroom
Spoke on Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in the Classroom
At the Teaching and Faculty Support Center, I talked about how all teachers can incorporate ethos, pathos, and logos into their classes to improve student impacts. 2022
Showed Faculty How to Use Stories to Increase Engagement
Showed Faculty How to Use Stories to Increase Engagement
At the Teaching and Faculty Support Center, I used the example of leaving a bright red kiss on my son's cheek as a way to teach the fundamentals of the communication definition. I challenged teachers to use stories in their classroom to help students connect with the material. 2022
Presented at the Baum Teaching Symposium
Presented at the Baum Teaching Symposium
I assembed a panel of diverse voices to present on the topic of tough times, tough conversations. In a heated political climate, these types of conversations are helpful for faculty and students alike.
Presented at the High Impact Practices Conference
Presented at the High Impact Practices Conference
Highlighted My Work with Community Based Learning
Highlighted My Work with Community Based Learning
Training video made for the High Impact Conference a the University of Arkansas
Shared How I Incorporated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the Public Speaking Classroom
Shared How I Incorporated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the Public Speaking Classroom
Training video made for the High Impact Conference a the University of Arkansas
Described a HIP Activity for an Online Conference
Described a HIP Activity for an Online Conference
Training video made for the High Impact Conference a the University of Arkansas
Discussed Affect in the Classroom
Discussed Affect in the Classroom
High Impact Practices Conference.
University of Arkansas. 2019
Facilitated Discussions on High Impact Practices
Facilitated Discussions on High Impact Practices
High Impact Practices Conference
List of High Impact Practices Presentations and Events (drop down list)
List of High Impact Practices Presentations and Events (drop down list)
2023
Led a team to the National ePortfolio Institute from the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
Coordinated the HIP ePortfolio room at the HIP Show and Tell
ePortfolio Team won the Award for performance expectations set at appropriately high levels
2021
Chosen to participate as a HIP team for a National HIP Institute from the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
Presented at the High Impact Practices Conference
Read about the High Impact Practices Institute
2020
High Impact Practice Conference
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Watch videos that I made for the High Impact Practices Conference
Hosted and Presented at Poster Events on Teaching Topics
Hosted and Presented at Poster Events on Teaching Topics
Photovoice Gives Students a Voice
Photovoice Gives Students a Voice
Meade, L. (2022). Photovoice Gives Students a Voice. Publications and Presentations. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/wctfscpub/42
Presented on Teaching Topics at the Reading Day Poster Presentations
Presented on Teaching Topics at the Reading Day Poster Presentations
Funded by a Provost Grant
Meade, L. (2022). Photovoice Gives Students a Voice. Publications and Presentations. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/wctfscpub/42
Celebrated Faculty
Celebrated Faculty
In the video below, we had the opportunity to celebrate one of our finest faculty members. In addition to giving her an award at the annual reception, we recognized her in front of her students.
Celebrated Faculty Achievement by Organizing Faculty Awards Banquet
Celebrated Faculty Achievement by Organizing Faculty Awards Banquet
It takes a team to organize, prepare and implement large programs for faculty. The Teaching and Faculty Support Center team works diligently to run the annual Faculty Awards Reception.
Identified and Celebrated
Excellent Teachers
Identified and Celebrated
Excellent Teachers
An exciting part of my job is to identify teachers who are student centered and give them opportunities where they can teach others. The teaching center highlights six faculty a year and honors them with a certificate and a signature lecture.
Presented Faculty Awards
Presented Faculty Awards
Annual Faculty Awards Banquet Moderator
Acknowledged the Achievements of Others
Acknowledged the Achievements of Others
I am privileged to present awards, certificates, and accolades to the faculty at the University of Arkansas
Relationships are Central to Faculty Development
Relationships are Central to Faculty Development
Creating spaces where all faculty are comfortable and feel like they have the resources to thrive is central to faculty development. I believe one of my gifts is my ability to connect with with others and to provide spaces where they feel safe to connect with each other.
"I love how dedicated Lynn is to connecting us to one another."
-Teaching Camp 2023 Evaluation
Co Facilitated the ACUE Program
Co Facilitated the ACUE Program
ACUE Ceremony
ACUE Ceremony
I co-facilitate the ACUE Program
and help with the ACUE graduation ceremonies.
Celebrating
ACUE Certification
in Effective College Instruction
Celebrating
ACUE Certification
in Effective College Instruction
ACUE since 2022
ACUE since 2022
We partner with ACUE to provide microcredentials to faculty on our campus. I cheer on faculty, assist them with questions, and engage in discussion on teaching related topics.
I have the certificate in Effective College Instruction from ACUE
Worked with High Schools in the State of Arkansas
Worked with High Schools in the State of Arkansas
Wrote the Standards for the Department of Education
High School Speech and Debate
Wrote the Standards for the Department of Education
High School Speech and Debate
Spent a week in Little Rock collaborating with high school teachers to write the state standards for High School Speech and Debate.
Presented to High School Teachers
Presented to High School Teachers
My relationship with teachers all over the state is very important. In this photo, I am participating at a high school teaching conference. We just escaped from the Hot Springs Break Out Room. It is important to me to be accessible which means that when I attend conferences that I participate fully and get to know others.
For many years, I was the university representative to the high school teachers. I attended their conferences, worked with the on teaching objectives, and presented. In each case the topics were approved by the Department of Education for Continuing Education Credit.
Presentations I Made for the Arkansas Communication Theater and Arts Association.
The Net Generation: From Knowledge Consumers to Knowledge Producers.
Harnessing the Green Monkey: Overcoming Communication Apprehension with Cognitive Restructuring.
Classroom Management. -Headline Speaker
Created Training Modules for Starlink
Created Training Modules for Starlink
Film crew came up from Texas to make a professional higher education training video
Film crew came up from Texas to make a professional higher education training video
Communication Strategies:
Creating Safe Spaces
Communication Strategies:
Creating Safe Spaces
Presenters: Dr. Lynn Meade, Instructor/Co-Director, Wally Cordes Teaching & Faculty Support Center, University of Arkansas
About this Course
This course is worth 5 hours (0.5 CEUs) of professional development. A certificate of completion can be printed once the program has been completed.
The academic world is buzzing about creating "safe spaces,” places where students can openly discuss their ideas without feeling as being treated poorly. How can we communicate effectively without "triggering" or hijacking our learning objectives? STARLINK discusses these significant issues with Dr. Lynn Meade.
Module 1 - This module discusses the importance of setting the tone and managing conflict.
Module 2 - This module explores how to de-escalate, navigate trigger points, and converse with civility.
Module 3 - This module covers safe spaces, confirmation bias, and communication tips.
I worked with Starlink Professional Development for Higher Education to create training modules for community college teachers in Texas.
For more on Starlink
Developed and Shared Resources for Faculty
Developed and Shared Resources for Faculty
Presented on Grants
Presented on Grants
Tips and Tricks for Faculty
Tips and Tricks for Faculty
Making presentations is even better when you are able to work with a co-presenter. I love doing cross disciplinary presentations because I learn so much from others and enjoy the positive energy that happens with two people can build on each other's ideas.. For this presentation, I worked with Richard Cassady from engineering (he is also a fellow co-director) on how to write effective grant applications.
I collected faculty grant information from around campus and consolidated it and built it into the Teaching and Faculty Support Center website.
Redesigned the Faculty Website
Redesigned the Faculty Website
I redesigned the Teaching and Faculty Support Website to make information and resources easier to locate.
Conducted New Faculty Orientation
Conducted New Faculty Orientation
Providing faculty development at the University of Arkansas is a joy and a privilege.
This is one of the largest groups of faculty at New Faculty Orientation in the history of the UA.
Re-Designed
New Faculty Orientation
Re-Designed
New Faculty Orientation
One of my favorite parts of new faculty orientation is letting faculty know how much I value them. I love talking about the importance of teaching and learning and how they make a difference in the lives of our students.
When I was tasked with leading orientation, I had the goal that each person who attended would feel connected the the University of Arkansas and that each person would have at least two people that they connected with that day. We provided important training that day, but more importantly, we helped them feel like this is where they belong.
I helped organize and lead New Faculty Orientation for four years.
Making the Day Special
for our New Faculty
Making the Day Special
for our New Faculty
As a co-director, there were many changes that I made. One of them was to focus on belonging as much as on the material for new faculty orientation. I focused on making them feel welcome to their new home.
In order to help faculty feel extra special, we brought in representatives from the city of Fayetteville to talk about community events, we had the Razorbug on hand for photos. We the had the Chancellor for a meet and greet and we had a photo slideshow of faculty doing fun things around Northwest Arkansas. Developing faculty is a team effort and I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of the Teaching and Faculty Support Center Team.
Taught Networking: I've Noticed
Taught Networking: I've Noticed
It can be hard to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people so I often lead faculty in a networking activity called "I've noticed." I have had people come up to me years later and tell me how that activity impacted them and they still use what I taught them in the classroom and at professional events.
Provided Training for New Faculty about Students with Special Needs
Provided Training for New Faculty about Students with Special Needs
At the teaching center, we bring in speakers on specialty topics. Inclusion and access topics are very important to me and here I am introducing our speaker from the Center for Educational Access.
Planner, Participant, and Supporter of Teaching Camp
Planner, Participant, and Supporter of Teaching Camp
Teaching Camp Attendee and Developer
Teaching Camp Attendee and Developer
Every year, the UA hosts teaching camp. I have attended most years and have made numerous presentations to faculty at camp. As the co-director, I have had the privilege of planning four different teaching camps to include an online teaching camp during the pandemic.
Presentations that I Have Made at Teaching Camp
Maslow before Blooms: Creating Space for Dialogue and Inquiry: I’ve Noticed, I Wonder, What if?
Painting with a Pedagogical Twist
Study Abroad Basics
Culture in the Classroom
Creating Safe Spaces for Dissenting Views
Creating Discussion in Large Groups
Community
Community
I love being part of a community of people. That community includes my Communication Peers, the co-directors that I work with at the Teaching and Faculty Support Center, and my many faculty friends. It is great to be a Razorback and to share ideas with this wonderful group of committed educators.
Annual Teaching Reception: Apple recognition for three years service to the TFSC.
(Pictured Provost Martin, Lynn Meade, Vice Provost Zajicek, Chancellor Robinson)
Recognized for My Work as Co-Director Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center
Recognized for My Work as Co-Director Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center
The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center (TFSC) at the University of Arkansas was established in 1992 to assist the faculty with their scholarship of teaching and to act as a resource center for new teaching techniques and programs. Representing a part of the university's commitment to excellence in teaching, the TFSC provides a central facility to assist departments, faculty, and teaching assistants in the continued improvement of learning and teaching.
Three keys to more abundant living:
Caring about others
Daring for others
Sharing with others
William Arthur Ward
Mentoring Faculty
Mentoring Faculty
Mentoring means a lot of things to me.
Mentoring means a lot of things to me.
First, I co-lead a peer mentor circle where we meet with a small group of faculty to provide a safe place to talk about pressing topics. I helped plan the first ever peer mentor celebration because I love to have fun snacks and I love to provide space for faculty to interact.
Second, I have an open door for faculty who want to come and talk. Because of my role with the teaching center, I have made important connections with faculty who find me a good sounding board and a strong advocate.
Third, I work with the Instructor Coaches on campus. I provide development and mentorship for these new faculty who are "learning the ropes" on campus.
Fourth, I do special mentoring with those who need it. Sometimes it is an international faculty member who needs some nonverbal coaching on adapting to the culture of the US and other times it may mean meeting with faculty who struggle with classroom management.
Fifth, I am the campus cheerleader. Whenever possible, I attend events to support faculty members and have been known to go out for ice cream to celebrate. I hope to one day be known as the person who writes great letters of encouragement that spur others on to success.
TRIO Conference 2023
TRIO Conference 2023
In addition to mentoring and developing faculty, I also present to student services personnel on making meaningful connections with students and with faculty. Presented at the State TRIO Conference for Student Services Personnel
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