Southern Miss Center for Faculty Development

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The other week our SoTL Faculty Fellows cohort completed their year-long program. This past year, these instructors across disciplines worked on developing their scholarly activity around teaching and learning. Congratulations to all who completed and earned their certificate!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ashley Allen as the CFD's new Associate Director! In her new role, Dr. Allen will oversee the LA program, assist with developing and implementing CFD programs, and assist with facilitating ACUE courses.

The start of the Holiday season was merry and bright during our last Cocktails and Conversations event of the year. Thank you to everyone who came out!

Get ready to wrap up the semester with our LAST Cocktails and Conversation of the semester! Appetizers will be sponsored by the Faculty Senate! Drinks are on you. Tag your crew, spread the word, and let's make this last one a blast! See you there!

Today join TRIO-SSS at Noon in Union Room B for the "Being Present for Your Future" Workshop. Learn how to put out the flames of anxiety by better managing and reducing it in the present, as you continue to make progress toward your future!

Today we will gather at noon to take our National First-Gen Day Commemorative Photos! H-burg will meet at the South End Zone of the Stadium and Coastal peeps will meet at the Lofty Return statue on the side of Hardy Hall Then, in H-burg join us for a pep rally at 4 in the Union

Join us at noon in Union Room B for Set Your Fears on Fire! Our fears and disappointments often hold us back from being our greatest selves, and it’s time to set them ON FIRE! Join us for inspiration to begin incinerating your fears with a live-burning activity!

Join us today from 2:30–4 p.m. at The Little Rock, Ogletree Alumni House to Paint The Little Rock for National First Gen Day! Then, stop by the Thad Cochran Center #216 at 6 p.m. for First-Gen Family Feud Game Night!

WE'VE REBRANDED! What used to be called Faculty + Staff First Fridays is now Cocktails and Conversations. To kick off this semester's event we will be meeting at SoPro Brewing tomorrow from 4 to 6pm. Thank you @HC_SouthernMiss for providing the appetizers! We will see you there!

It's time for a #throwbackthursday ! Back in November of 2021, we met at Patio 44 for Faculty + Staff First Friday. Those who braved the cold weather got to create some heartwarming moments together. #SMTTT

Today marks the first calendar day of summer (though it's been hot 🌞 for a while)! We hope that everyone is able to bask in the sun and take a much-needed break. Don't forget the sunscreen😎🧴! #SMTTT #summer #SouthernMiss

#teachingtiptuesday While this tip may not pertain to teaching specifically, there comes a time when every instructor is asked to write a letter of recommendation for a student. Take a look at this article by Watermark for a few tips: watermarkinsights.com/resources/blog…

#FactFriday Did you know? USM began as a teacher-training college in 1910. Now, 113 years later the CFD continues to offer innovative resources to support our faculty and staff from interactive workshops to online resources.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Faculty + Staff First Friday get-together last week. Despite the rain, we had the biggest turnout of the semester! With the summer break arriving soon, we will see you again at the next meet-up in the Fall. #smttt

Tomorrow! The semester is coming to a close so take a break and join us at Keg and Barrel Downtown. Appetizers will be provided by University Libraries.

Join the Southern Miss School of Media & Communication and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Thursday for Diversity Talks. The event is open to all faculty, staff, and students. Listen to diverse leaders share their insights on inclusion. #SMTTT #usmttt

PRISM and USM student Greyson Arnold will be hosting an event to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility. Use the link below to register for any listed sessions. Refreshments and a small breakfast from Starbucks will be provided for those joining in person forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

Faculty and staff are welcome to join us on Friday, April 14th at Glory Bound. Come eat appetizers provided by the College of Education & Human Sciences and socialize with your peers.

Check out these tips to avoid academic dishonesty. #ICAI #Excelwithintegrity #myownwork