Important messages, dates and news from the Faculty office.
Important Dates and Deadlines

Thursday October 26, 2017
deadline to submit items for Science Graduate council agenda

Friday October 27, 2017 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Faculty Board

 

Thursday November 2, 2017 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Science Graduate Council Meeting

 

Friday November 3, 2017
Last date to drop Fall term classes

 

Saturday November 4, 2017 from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Fall Preview

 

Tuesday November 7, 2017
deadline to submit arts graduate council agenda items

 
JustInTimeJust-in-Time Teaching Resources for Profs
From the Centre for Teaching and Learning

TIMELY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Navigating Learning-Diverse Classrooms: Opportunities for Facilitation and Curriculum Design | with Dr. Nanda Dimitrov, Western U., October 23, 2017
    The Intercultural Teaching Competence (ITC) Framework will be introduced to explore concrete strategies that instructors can use to promote dialogue and perspective taking in the classroom. Designed as a tool for instructor reflection, the ITC framework introduces 20 foundational, facilitation and curriculum design competencies that instructors can incorporate into their practice as they engage students in intercultural learning across the disciplines. 
  • Developing Inquiry Skills Series | Beginning November 1, 2017
    For those interested in using inquiry methods as part of their course or assignment design. 
  • Principal's Dream Courses | Deadline: February 12, 2018
    Grants of up to $15,000 in one-time funding are awarded to enhance already-existing undergraduate courses in a way that encourages undergraduate research and inquiry as key approaches to learning. 
FOR NEW FACULTY
  • Teaching Matters | Beginning October 13, 2017
    Designed to support recent appointees in their professional development as university teachers.
  • Focus on Graduate Supervision| December 5, 2017
    Theoretical and practical support for faculty members new to graduate supervision at Queen's.
  • Open Classrooms
    Recent teaching award winners open their classrooms to colleagues to visit as guests. 
  • Consultations
    For individuals or small groups looking to enhance their teachingpractices. 
FOR MID-CAREER FACULTY
BayerBayer Canada Presentations
Thursday, November 9

Bayer Canada will be visiting Queen's on November 9th as part of the company's Cross-Canada Campus Tour. T here will be two presentations which are designed to resonate with a general audience including faculty and students in programs that are outside of science. These presentations will:
  • Provide an opportunity for students/faculty/staff to learn more about Bayer and its science and innovation.
  • Facilitate discussions around partnering, collaborations, and funding through Bayer's Open Innovation programs.
  • Present Bayer as a potential employer and hear about what it is like to work at Bayer.
The Crop Science presentation
November 9, 12:00-1:30 in the  Biosciences Complex, Room 1102. 

The Pharma presentation 
November 9 4:00-5:30 in the  HMRC Innovation Lab. 

RSVP to [email protected]. Pizza and refreshments will be provided during both presentations.
QROFQueen's Research Opportunities Fund

Letters of Intent for the next competition of the Queen's Research Opportunities Funds (QROF) are now being accepted. The deadline for Letters of Intent is December 1, 2017. Click here for full details.
BudgetPublic Budget Presentation
Friday, October 20 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in Duncan McArthur Hall Room A342

The presentation is by Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), Benoit-Antoine Bacon, and Vice-Principal (Finance and Administration), Donna Janie. It is for anyone interested in learning more about the university's financial priorities in the year ahead, including an overview of the overall budget, new funded initiatives, an update on the university's pension, and an opportunity for questions.

Space is limited, please RSVP to secure your seat. Alternately, the October 20 presentation will be recorded and posted at a later date.

Those seeking an accommodation or presentation materials in an accessible format should contact the Office of the Provost or indicate this on their RSVP.
ForumReminder: The School of Graduate Studies' Fall Graduate Forum
Supervising Across Cultures
October 23, 2017. Robert Sutherland Hall, Room 202, 11:30 - 1:00
 
This year for the Fall Graduate Forum, the School of Graduate Studies has invited Dr. Nanda Dimitrov from Western University to deliver a workshop for Graduate Supervisors about supervision across cultures. Dr. Dimitrov will present case studies and share insights into cross-cultural supervision, establishing good practices, effective communication and productive collaborations.  See more information here.
 
Grad faculty - please RSVP to [email protected] to confirm your attendance by October 16, 2017. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. 
ForUGchairsFor Undergraduate Chairs: Undergraduate Studies Meeting
October 24 and 25
 
The following questions are in advance, and for discussion at, the October Chairs of Undergraduate Studies Meeting.
  1. Plan selection for students entering 2nd year: we reduced the decision making period from two weeks to one week.  Did this present any challenges for your department?
  2. Enrolment appointment times: we are limited to issuing 400 enrolment appointment times per hour.  Because of enrolment increases over the past few years, we will likely need to enroll 3rd and 4th year students over two days.  Every year we hear from unhappy students because the student with the earlier appointment time gets the best selection of courses.  How do we create a fair system of assigning enrolment appointment times, keeping in mind that we can only issue 400 per hour?
  3. Training:  are there specific training needs that we can provide?  Eg. how wait lists work; how to effectively use reserve capacities; etc.
  4. Change of Plan for upper year students through the ASC website (May and again June/July):  are there particular challenges that you face?  Using an ACF outside of the official COP timelines.
  5. Personal Interest Credit:  do you need more information on how they work?  I will also be providing you with some statistics.
  6. Are there other challenges/concerns that you have?