11/4/21 Academic Affairs Brief
Faculty & Academic Staff Weekly Updates
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Last day to withdraw from a course w/o Penalty - Nov. 12
Last day to withdraw from the College - Nov. 12
Deadline to submit incomplete grades - Dec. 8
Last day to receive a medical withdrawal from the College - Dec. 10
This Brief Includes:
COVID-19 Update
Print Server Upgrades
SMART Space News
Course Withdrawal Advising
Finals Week Schedule
Summer 2022 Asia Internship Program
IDEA Student Rating of Instruction Dates
REMINDERS
COVID-19 UPDATE
WHAT'S NEW*S
PRINT SERVER UPGRADES
The Information Systems team is going to be upgrading the campus print server on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. The upgrade should take 30 minutes. During this time, users printing will not be available on campus.
SMART SPACE NEWS
Congratulations to the Smart Space Team for being awarded Staff Council's "You Bowl Me Over" award for October. Check out the latest newsletter SMART Space News to learn how Smart Space is a critical resource for student success. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Smart Space to learn more about the services for supporting you and your students.
ADVISE YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT WITHDRAWALS
The last day students can withdraw from courses with a grade of W is Friday, Nov. 12. The W grade does not impact their GPA. This is also the last day a student can withdraw from the College. Please reach out to students in your classes who may need to make a decision about withdrawing from a course. A discussion about their current grade and advising them about a course of action may be appropriate. The course withdrawal form can be found here and shared with students.
FINALS WEEK SCHEDULE
Finals week is Dec. 13-17 and classes will be assigned 3-hour blocks for finals. A PDF schedule by course and by instructor can be found online for downloading.
SUMMER 2022 ASIA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS BACK!
We have officially launched the Summer 2022 Asia Internship Program application process in the hopes of being able to run this transformative program again next summer. Information sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in CCM 442. Students who are interested can fill out this form or contact Elin Melchior. The attached flyer contains all information needed for students / advisees to apply; applications are due 12/1/21 via the online portal listed.
PLAN AHEAD FOR THE IDEA STUDENT RATINGS
The survey period for the IDEA Student Ratings of Instruction in 15-week courses this semester is Wednesday, Nov. 17 through Friday, Dec. 3. Be sure to schedule 20 minutes of class time during this period to give your students the opportunity to complete the survey. See these guidelines for planning ahead.
REMINDERS - So Good, It's Worth Repeating!
CLT INVITES TO EIB DESIGN + HIGH NOTE SEMESTER SESSIONS
The Center for Learning and Teaching extends an invitation to expand your academic portfolio with these end-of-semester professional development opportunities:
Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Course Design, Part 1: Inclusion and Course Content - Tuesday, Nov. 9, 5:30 pm (virtual)
Building Class Community: Wrapping Up on a High Note and Preparing for Next Semester - Wednesday, Dec. 1, 12:30 pm MIC Vista Room
Please feel free to print a copy of our Fall ‘21 faculty development opportunity flyers.
The CLT continues to offer previously-announced regular weekly events such as Peda-GO-gy walks every Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. and the Faculty Writing Group Wednesdays, 2-3:30 p.m.
EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN’S TEA
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend the Extraordinary Women’s Tea at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10 via Google Meets at this link or for an in-person watch party in the Women’s and Gender Center at the same time. The speakers for this event include:
Dr. Monique Taylor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Champlain College
Christine Hallquist, Executive Director of the Vermont Community Broadband Board
Jill Krowinski, Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives
TEACH IN 90 SECONDS
We invite you to check out TEACH, a snack-size profile of Champlain's Technology, Engagement And Creative Heroes who in 90 seconds share REALLY COOL tips and tools that make learning and teaching more technology rich, engaging, and creative. All faculty and staff are invited to TEACH in 90 seconds by contributing 90 seconds of content (text, video, slide decks, web links, etc) directly to Caroline Toy. Submitters will win a Perky Planet gift certificate! Beware that you may receive a special invitation to share your tips and tools if word gets out that you are a hero!
FALL ACADEMIC CALENDAR DATES
10/25 - 11/5 - Registration for Spring
11/12 - Last Day to Withdraw from a class
11/24 - 11/26 - Thanksgiving Break
12/13 - 12/17 - Finals Week
12/20 - 1/16 - Winter Break