Events organized are listed in the following table.  For additional details, please click on the individual event.   Month Event Brief Purpose or Title of the Event Attendance April 2006 There are no good teachers. Jim Coykendall There are no good teachers. The title really throws the gauntlet down, doesn't it? Of course this statement is not true, but it is my experience that students are much more responsible for success than teachers. What happens outside of the classroom is usually much more important than what happens inside. But how do we, as teachers, ensure that what happens outside the classroom optimizes the learning experience? I cannot pretend to be able to answer this question in its entirety, but I will explore some things that have worked in my personal experience. 92 March 2006 Writing in the Disciplines. Dale Sullivan - Handout - Power Point Conceiving, Planning, and Revising 300-level Writing Classes. This presentation will give general background about the new writing requirements, describe writing in the disciplines, and engage participants in exploring writing in their own fields. Dale Sullivan Presenting 58 December 2005 Mentoring Program Luncheon Fifty-six new faculty and mentors attended this luncheon on Thursday, December 8, in the Memorial Union Ballroom to recognize their participation in this important fall semester program. A total of 72 new faculty and mentors participated in the program. 56 November 2005 University-wide Pedagogical Luncheon, Charlie McIntyre and Rhonda Magel "Measuring and Evaluating Student Motivation and Effort Related to the SROI Assessment Process at NDSU" Charlie McIntyre and Rhonda Magel. Seventy-nine teaching faculty and staff attended this pedagogical luncheon held on Wednesday, November 16, in the Memorial Union Prairie Rose Room. 79 September 2005 University-wide Pedagogical luncheon, Nona Wood Student Behavioral Issues: In and Out of the Classroom, Nona Wood. Ninety-three teaching faculty and staff participated in this pedagogical luncheon held on Monday, September 19, in the Memorial Union Prairie Rose Room. 93 August 2005 A conference on "Best Teaching Practices for Enhanced Learning" Wecome by President and several VP's. 16 other great workshops in four parallel sessions. August 17, 2005 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM 160 May 2005 Karl Smith's Workshop - Session 4 Karl Smith's Session 4 - May 20, 12:30 to 4:00 PM Engaging students in small and large classes In this session, you will learn: 1) How to implement cooperative learning in small and large classes 2) How to teach students the cooperative skills 3) Barriers to implementing cooperative learning 4) To plan a cooperative lesson The event will be held in the Peace Garden Room of the Memorial Union. 60 May 2005 Karl Smith - Luncheon Karl Smith - Luncheon, May 20, 11:30 to 12:30 The event will be held in the Peace Garden Room of the Memorial Union. 60 May 2005 Karl Smith's Workshop - Session 3 Karl Smith's Session 3 - May 20, 8:30 to 11:30 AM Grading Cooperative Projects Instructor's role in assuring fairness and equity in the assessment of individual learning in a cooperative context. The event will be held in the Peace Garden Room of the Memorial Union. 60 May 2005 Karl Smith's Workshop - Session 2 Karl Smith's Session 2 - May 19, 12:30 to 4:00 PM Design and Implementation of Cooperative Learning How do we structure cooperative learning experiences to ensure that they lead to enhanced learning? How can faculty help facilitate powerful connections among students, between students and faculty, and among all of us and our subject matter? The event will be held in the Peace Garden Room of the Memorial Union 60 May 2005 Karl Smith - Luncheon Karl Smith - Luncheon, May 19, 11:30 to 12:30 The event will be held in the Peace Garden Room of the Memorial Union. 60 May 2005 Karl Smith's Workshop - Session 1 Karl Smith's Session 1 - May 19, 8:30 to 11:30 AM Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Overview of national landscape of rigorous research on teaching and learning will be provided. Suggestions will also be given for getting a great start on enhancing teaching and learning. The event will be held in the Peace Garden Room of the Memorial Union. 60 May 2005 Provost to honour the OPD/PRT Participants. The Provost, Dr. Schnell, will honor the successful participants of the peer review of teaching (PRT) and on-line professional development programs. The luncheon will be held on May 10 from 12 to 1 PM in the Prairie-Rose Room. 35 March 2005 University-wide Pedagogical luncheon Teaching faculty and staff are invited to a pedagogical luncheon scheduled for 12:30-1:30 pm on Thursday, March 10, in the Memorial Union Prairie Rose Room. Registration is required by noon, March 4. 76 March 2005 US Professor of the year nominees on March 2 The President and the Provost will congratulate the nominees on March 2 . 45 February 2005 University-wide Pedagogical luncheon Teaching faculty and staff are invited to a pedagogical luncheon scheduled for 12:00-1:00 pm onWednesday, February 23, in the Memorial Union Peace Garden Room. Registration is required by 4:00PM, February 16. 116 February 2005 Collaboration Conference Conference on Assessment: Informing Teaching, Learning & Institutional Change. 14 January 2005 Teaching Workshops Charlie Mclntyre will discuss scholarship of syllabus, teaching strategies and evidence of student learning. 45 January 2005   PRS Workshops Nancy Lilliberg will offer several workshops on using new PRS software. 20 December 2004 Mentoring Program Luncheon The last luncheon of our program is set on 12/1, Wednesday, from 1 to 2 PM in Prairie-Rose. I want to thank you all for attending the previous CCMM meeting(s). If you can come to the final meeting, please register online by Thursday, November 25. 34 November 2004 University-wide Pedagogical luncheon Teaching faculty and staff are invited to a pedagogical luncheon scheduled for 11:00-12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, in the Memorial Union Prairie Rose Room. Registration is required by 4:00PM, November 9 108 November 2004 Demonstration of New Wireless Personal Response System Software Demonstration of new version of Personal Response System (PRS) will be held on November 3, Wednesday, Noon - 1:00PM, IACC Room 246 and November 4, Wednesday, 10:00AM - 11:00AM, IACC Room 246 15 September - December 2004 PRT/OPD Luncheon Provost Schnell will recognize those who complete a course with a certificate at a year-end noon banquet 28 August 2004 University - wide Pedagogical Luncheon and Workshop Pedagogical Luncheon - Registration is required (except for new faculty) by August 12, 2004. Title: Enhancing Teaching and Learning Welcome by the Provost, R. Craig Schnell Ten Commandments of Teaching and Learning by Sudhir Mehta Evaluating Teaching for Enhancing Student Learning by Frank Yazdani, Chair, Civil Engr. Conversations with the Teaching Academy Council - Don Miller, Chair, Pharmacy Practice Conversations with the Provost on Enhancing Teaching and Learning at NDSU 80 May 2004 PRT/OPD Luncheon Provost Schnell will recognize those who complete a course with a certificate at a year-end noon banquet 36 March 2004 University -Wide Pedagogical Luncheon Mehta will describe how you can participate in several new initiatives like learning community, web services, and teaching academy, and Ewert will describe how his department is integrating assessment in the curriculum. 79 Jan-May 2004 Online Professional Development Organize Your Own Free Pedagogical Luncheons and Have Fun Learning about Teaching With Your Colleagues!! 28 November 2003 University Wide Pedagogical Luncheon Kevin Brooks, associate professor of English, will present the session, which is titled "Engaging Students in Writing Assignments." 65 October 2003 University Wide Pedagogical luncheon Pedagogical Luncheon on Engaging Students: The presenters include Elizabeth Birmingham, Steven Listopad, Lowell Disrud, Deanna Sellnow, Steve Martens, and Sudhir Mehta. For their comments on why, how, and challenges of student engagement, please click their individual names. 77 August 2003 University Wide Pedagogical luncheon Dr. Sudhir Mehta held an interactive session on "Impact of effective teaching & Tools for effective teaching" 103 August 2003 Peer Review of Teaching Workshop Dr. Sudhir Mehta and Dr. Charlie McIntyre conducted Workshops on Peer Review of Teaching (PRT). 45 August 2003 Peer Evaluation Workshop Nancy Lilleberg and Dr. Sudhir Mehta conducted Workshops on a web-based application for self and peer evaluation of group work. 18 August 2003 PRS Workshop Nancy Lilleberg, Dr. Sudhir Mehta and Satya Pasupuleti conducted workshops on wireless "Personal Response System" for 100% student engagement in classroom 27 April 2003 University wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Carolyn Schnell, director of university studies, will lead an interactive session on "PBL Persistence." 75 March 2003 University wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Marc Anderson, assistant professor of Biological Sciences will lead the session on "Achieving a Balance: Integrating Group Activities with Lectures." 84 February 2003 CCLP - Leadership Workshop Dr. Christine Cress will be leading a 1½-day leadership workshop with regards to NDSU’s BUSH project “The Caring Community of Leaders and Problem-Solvers.” 25 February 2003 CCLP - Leadership Presentation Dr. Christine Cress from Portland State University will be presenting a session on "Transformational Leadership Model" 35 February 2003 PBL Luncheon:"Totally PBL - Totally NUTS?" Wayne Reitz, assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering will lead the session on "Totally PBL - Totally NUTS?" 94 January 2003 FIEL Retreat Workshop Workshop on "Get Recharged for Excellent Teaching" and "Lessons learned and the future plans" 35 January 2003 University wide Bush pedagogical luncheon "Get Recharged for Excellent Teaching" - workshop will be fecilitated by Sudhir Mehta, Jeff Gerst, Ed Deckard, and other FIEL Fellows. 64 November 2002 Making the Course the 'Problem': Using PBL to Enable Students to Examine, Evaluate, Articulate, or Assess Curriculum Elizabeth Birmingham, assistant professor of English will lead the session on "Making the Course the 'Problem': Using PBL to Enable Students to Examine, Evaluate, Articulate, or Assess Curriculum." 75 October 2002 Brainstorming to Incorporate the Problem Based Learning Concept Cheryl Wachenheim, assistant professor of agribusiness and applied economics, will lead the session on "Brainstorming to Incorporate the Problem Based Learning Concept." 65 September 2002 Funding Opportunities for Enhancing Teaching and Learning Kay Sizer, manager of public relations and special projects in the office of sponsored programs administration, Don Schwert, director of the center for science and mathematics education and professor of geology, and Sudhir Mehta, associate vice president for academics and professor of mechanical engineering will lead the session. 104 August 2002 A Workshop on Engaging Students Using Wireless Personal Response System (PRS) Jeff Gerst, professor of biological sciences, Otto Helweg, dean, college of engineering and architecture, and Sudhir Mehta, associate vice president for academics and professor of mechanical engineering will lead the workshop. 14 August 2002 Two Simple Things that can Enhance Teaching and Learning Sudhir Mehta, associate vice president for academics and professor of mechanical engineering will lead the session. 96 July 2002 A Workshop on Engaging Students Using Wireless Personal Response System (PRS) Jeff Gerst, professor of biological sciences, Otto Helweg, dean, college of engineering and architecture, and Sudhir Mehta, associate vice president for academics and professor of mechanical engineering will lead the workshop. 61 June 2002 PBL 2002 International Conference Five advanced FIEL Fellows participated in the international conference "PBL 2002: A pathway to better learning.", held at Baltimore, MD. 5 May 2002 A 3-day workshop on cooperative learning and PBL Dr. Karl Smith, a recognized leader and author in the field of cooperative learning from University of Minnesota, Deborah Allen from University of Delaware, and Advanced FIEL Fellows from NDSU, conducted a workshop for the FIEL fellows. 40 April 2002 PBL: How to Write a Problem  (This is not rocket science--it is . . .) James Hansen, associate professor of accounting will lead the session on "PBL: How to Write a Problem  (This is not rocket science--it is . . .)" 72 March 2002 PBL: Jumping in With Both Feet Deanna Sellnow, associate professor of communication and interim registrar and Stephanie Ahlfeldt, presidential graduate fellow of communication will lead the session on "Problem-Based Learning in a General Education Skills-Based Course: Jumping in With Both Feet." 70 February 2002 Engaging a Large, Reluctant Class Craig Rottman, associate professor of physics will lead the session on "Engaging a Large, Reluctant Class." 65 Jan 2002 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Judy Pearson, professor of communication and associate dean of arts, humanity, and social sciences college and Paul Nelson, chair and professor of communication will lead the session on "Problem-Based Learning:  Problems and Solutions." 60 Jan 2002 A FIEL Retreat workshop. Theme for the workshop was “Lessons Learned.” FIEL Fellows shared their experiences. 45 Nov 2001 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Jeff Gerst, professor of biological sciences, will lead an interactive show-and-tell session on, “If she lacks the knowledge to solve the problem, no problem”…and other myths. 68 Oct 2001 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Charles McIntyre, assistant professor of civil engineering and construction will lead the session on "Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in a Capstone Course." 50 Sept 2001 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Stephanie Ahlfeldt, a graduate fellow of communication department and Sudhir Mehta, professor of mechanical engineering will lead the session on  "Survey of Student Engagement: Results, National Comparison, and Faculty Recognition."   75 Aug 2001 A One-day workshop onintroduction to PBL In Deborah Allen, a recognized leader and author in the field of PBL conducted the workshop. 75 June 2001 A PBL workshop at the university of Delaware. Seven FIEL fellows were selected for a weeklong training at Delaware based on the recommendation of the NGIC Committee. 7 May 2001 A 2-day workshop on cooperative learning and PBL Dr. Karl Smith, a recognized leader and author in the field of cooperative learning, conducts a workshop for the FIEL fellows. 49 April 2001 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Don Miller,Professor and chair of pharmacy department will lead the session on "Variations on Problem-Based Learning in the Health Sciences." 61 April 2001 Selection of Fellows President Chapman and Vice President Schnell to induct/honor the FIEL Fellows 60  Feb 2001 Open Forum related to NGIC & FIEL This session is devoted to discuss opportunities available through the Bush (PBL) Grant, the process of becoming a Fellow of Faculty Institute for Excellence in Learning (FIEL), and answer questions about applying for the Fellowship. 61 Jan 2001 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Tim Sellnow, Ross Collins, Mark Meister, Judy Pearson, and Deanna Sellnow of communication department will lead the session on  "Assessing Problem-Based Learning from the Students' Perspective: One Department's Progress."  67+ Jan 2001 Advance Workshop on Cooperative Learning Dr. Karl Smith, a recognized leader and author in the field of cooperative learning, conducted a workshop for the FIEL fellows. 36 Nov 2000 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Doug Kurtze of physics department will lead the session on "PBL FOR 80: WHAT I'LL DO NEXT TIME."  69 Oct 2000 Participation in the PBL 2000 Conference Sudhir Mehta presented a paper and participated at the first ever PBL Conference. Betty Patterson also participated. 2 Oct 2000 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Betty Patterson of pharmacy college will led the session on "Active Learning: Where I Have Been and Where I Am Going."  80 Sept 2000 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Ed and Brenda Deckard of Plant Science department led the session on  “Implementing PBL: Lessons We Are Learning.” 67 Aug 2000 Felder’s workshop on Effective College Teaching The FIEL director and the engineering dean organized this university-wide workshop.  It was financially supported by the VPAA (NDSU). 125 July 2000 FIEL Fellows’ Meeting Debriefing of the June PBL workshop in Delaware and discussion on the evaluations from Drs. Mehta and Deckard’s PBL courses. 18 June 2000 A PBL Workshop at the University of Delaware Two FIEL fellows were selected for a weeklong training at Delaware based on the recommendation of the NGIC Committee. 2 June 2000 A 3-day workshop on cooperative learning and PBL Dr. Karl Smith, a recognized leader and author in the field of cooperative learning, conducted a workshop for the FIEL fellows. 33 April 2000 A university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheon Drs. Mehta and Deckard made a presentation entitled, “First Encounter with PBL.”  They shared their experiences of using PBL for the first time in their classes. 55 March 2000 Selection of FIEL Fellows Thirty FIEL fellows were recognized by the VPAA based on the NGIC Committee’s recommendation. 33 March  2000 Two Workshops on Introduction to PBL Dr. George Watson, a founding co-leader of Delaware’s Institute for Transforming Undergraduate Education, gave two workshops and met with the faculty, deans and VPAA. 105 Feb 2000 Two university-wide Bush pedagogical luncheons To discuss implementation of teaching methods that enhance students’ learning, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem solving skills and to answer any questions about becoming a FIEL fellow. 110 Jan 2000 Two university-wide open house meetings To publicize the opportunities available to NDSU faculty through the FIEL and disseminate forms for becoming a FIEL fellow. 75 Jan 2000 A PBL Workshop at the University of Delaware Three pioneer members of the NGIC Committee were selected for a weeklong training 3 Dec 1999 Develop a web site for the project. To disseminate information related to the Bush Foundation’s NGIC Project. - Dec 1999 A meeting with the deans and the Vice President for Academic Affairs(VPAA) To inform the deans about the above activities and solicit their support.  All the deans and the VPAA were extremely supportive and offered their help, if needed. 12

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact:
Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, NDSU.
Phone: (701) 231-8493
Email: sudhir.mehta@ndsu.nodak.edu
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