Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions 2022 Program : Graduate School : UMass Amherst

Many faculty enjoy rewarding careers at colleges and universities that primarily emphasize teaching, including community colleges, regional comprehensive universities, and liberal arts colleges. This one-day workshop will provide participants with a valuable opportunity to learn from and network with faculty and deans from a range of teaching-intensive institutions across the New England region.

Here is an overview of the day:

9:00-9:30am: Refreshments and Check-in

9:30-9:45am: Welcoming Remarks

9:45-10:45am: Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions Plenary Panels

11:00-11:45am: Breakout Session #1. Participants can choose from "Time Management While Teaching Multiple Classes," "The Community College Experience: Mission and Purpose," and "Teaching Science at a Teaching Intensive Institution."

11:45am-12:45pm: Networking Luncheon (pizza lunch)

1:00-1:45pm: Breakout Session #2. Participants can choose from "Maintaining a Scholarly Identity at a Teaching Intensive Institution," "Teaching as a Social Justice Calling," and "Teaching Engineering at a Teaching Intensive Institution."

2:00-3:00pm: Navigating the Job Application Process

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Note: all rooms are located within Scanlon Hall.

Time	Session	Location
9:00 - 9:30	Refreshments and Check-in Check in and sign up at 9:15 for small group consultations!	Foyer
9:30 - 9:45	Concurrent Welcoming Remarks
	Beth Jakob, Associate Dean, University of Massachusetts Amherst Juline Mills, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Westfield State University	Room B
	Jackie Urla, Graduate Dean, University of Massachusetts Amherst Enrique Morales-Diaz, Assistant Provost, Westfield State University	Room C
9:45 - 10:45	Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions Plenary Panels (concurrent sessions)
	TTII 101: Intro to Teaching Intensive Institutions (panel) What might an average day look like when an institution values teaching more than research? Do you know what a 4:4 teaching load is, let alone how to manage it? This session will introduce participants to the basics of working at a teaching intensive institution. While all are welcome, this session is strongly recommended for participants who earned their undergraduate degree from a research intensive institution (R1) or at an institution outside the United States. Kristen Porter-Utley, Framingham State University Nicole Porther, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Lisa Rapp, Springfield Technical Community College Emily Todd, Eastern Connecticut State University Moderator: Beth Jakob, University of Massachusetts Amherst	Room B
	TTII 201: Finding Your Fit at a Teaching Intensive Institution (panel) Do teaching intensive institutions seem pretty much the same? Think again! Much like shopping for cars, one must research different makes and models to find the right fit. This session will talk about how teaching intensive institutions can differ (students, mission, size, public/private, etc.) and how you can sort through it all to find your “fit.” Belinda L. Kadambi, Bunker Hill Community College Elizabeth Markovits, Mount Holyoke College Enrique Morales-Diaz, Westfield State University Gina M. Semprebon, Bay Path University Moderator: Johanna Yunker, University of Massachusetts Amherst	Room C

11:00- 11:45	Breakout Session 1 (concurrent sessions)
	Time Management Strategies Do you wonder how faculty manage to balance teaching multiple classes with their research and service? In this session, we will discuss some strategies that have worked for us. Bring your questions! Courtney Broscious, Eastern Connecticut State University Kisha Tracy, Fitchburg State University	Room A
	The Community College Experience: Mission and Purpose Many professionals say that passion determined their path – and that is certainly true for us! Community colleges play a vital role in the higher education landscape. In this session, we’ll talk about the community college mission, the important work we do, and the students who put this education to work in a variety of ways. Raúl Gutiérrez, Holyoke Community College Vanessa Martínez, Holyoke Community College	Room C
	Teaching Science at a Teaching Intensive Institution This session will provide participants with experiences, examples, and tips for both doing and teaching science at teaching intensive institutions. Princy Quadros Mennella, Westfield State University Yadilette Rivera-Colón, Bay Path University	LLR
	Small Group Job Document Consultations A limited number of job document consultations will be available during breakout sessions 1 and 2. In these 45-minute sessions, faculty from teaching intensive institutions will meet with a group of 2 or 3 students to discuss their cover letters and/or teaching statements. Those requesting document review must bring four paper copies. Participation will be first come first served, and sign-up sheets will be available near the check-in table at 9:15 am.	Room B
11:45 - 12:45	Networking Luncheon (pizza lunch provided)	Rooms A, B, C

1:00 - 1:45	Breakout Session 2 (concurrent sessions)
	Maintaining a Scholarly Identity at a Teaching Intensive Institution Maintaining our identities as scholars and researchers can feel like a luxury while teaching many courses and serving our departments and institutions. But it’s vital to a balanced and meaningful career, and, in this session, a humanist and a scientist will talk about strategies for creating that balance. Ben Railton, Fitchburg State University Mao-Lun Weng, Westfield State University	Room A
	Teaching as a Social Justice Calling Many people see working at teaching-intensives as a kind of social justice calling (esp. at public regional colleges and community colleges where access is so important). This session highlights faculty who both see their work at a TII in that light and are working explicitly on their campus to create a more inclusive and accessible education. Juliet Lee, Westfield State University Gabriel Aquino, Westfield State University	Room C
	Teaching Engineering at a Teaching Intensive Institution The job description for engineering faculty positions can vary widely across different disciplines and institutions. This session will provide an overview of faculty life at a teaching intensive institution, with a focus on engineering programs. Sarah Moore, Smith College Michael Rust, Western New England University Katherine Schlef, Western New England University	LLR
2:00 - 3:00	Breakout Session 3 (concurrent sessions)
	Navigating the Job Application Process in STEM Are you preparing for the academic job search and looking for tips to set you apart from the pack? Join our faculty panel discussions to get the “inside scoop” about the job search process at teaching intensive institutions and learn about the factors that influence candidate selection. Martina Arndt, Bridgewater State University Sarah Moore, Smith College Lisa Rapp, Springfield Technical Community College Yadilette Rivera-Colón, Bay Path University	Room B
	Navigating the Job Application Process in Humanities and Social Sciences Are you preparing for the academic job search and looking for tips to set you apart from the pack? Join our faculty panel discussions to get the “inside scoop” about the job search process at teaching intensive institutions and learn about the factors that influence candidate selection. Hugh Jo, Westfield State University Brian Kapitulik, Greenfield Community College Assumption College Catherine Plum, Western New England University Michael Land, Assumption College Catherine Plum, Western New England University	Room C

Thank You to our 2022 Sponsors!

We are so grateful to our sponsors for making this event free for all! A huge thank you goes to Boston University, Brown University, MIT, University of Massachusetts Amherst, University of Rhode Island, and Westfield State University!

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