CAFE's UPCOMING EVENTS

For Info on the UNAC Travel GRANT please see bottom of page.

Schedule of
CAFE Events for the Month of November
The following workshops/forums are being offered by CAFE in November.

Please click on the title of the event for registration and more information.

November

4		e-Learning Book Discussion Group

6		Curriculum Handbook Revisions Faculty Forum

6		Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) Book Group

6		*Cancelled to be rescheduled...* Cultural Shock: Working with International Students

6		Updates to APA Style Manual

13		Best Practices – Evaluating Student Work

13		How to Get Support for Your Service Learning & Community Engagement Projects

13		Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) Advanced Group

13		Faculty Wine & Cheese Informational Reception on Alaska Native Culture Camp


18		e-Learning Book Discussion Group

20		Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) Advanced Group


		Request for Proposals Faculty Development Travel Funds Proposals are due November 13^th at 5pm The United Academics Union and the Office of Academic Affairs are pleased to announce the availability of funding for travel/training from now until June 30, 2010 for members of the United Academics bargaining unit. Proposals for funding are due November 13, 2009. Funds may be awarded for the following purposes: Travel for the purpose of presenting papers or actively participating in conferences, workshops, and symposiums Travel for acquisition of and/or processing of data or samples Registration fees for on-line conferences, workshops, and symposiums Travel funding originates from United Academics presidential buyout funds agreed to through the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This funding is matched by the UAA Office of Academic Affairs. There are $5966.42 in funds available. The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence appreciates this support from UnAc and OAA to assist faculty in professional development. Please note that this funding is only available to members of the United Academics bargaining unit. Please see the Faculty Development Travel Fund Policy for information on how to submit. To register or for more information contact the CAFE office at: 786.4644 or 786.4645 or visit the CAFE website : http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/cafe