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We are currently planning our workshop schedule for the fall 2008 semester. If you have a topic to suggest or are interesting in offering a workshop or faculty showcase of your own, please contact us at cte@gmu.edu or 993-8652.

We look forward to having you join our community!

January Schedule
Sustainability across the Curriculum (By Invitation) If interested in this initiative, please contact Susie Crate (scrate1@gmu.edu) or Andrew Wingfield (awingfie@gmu.edu)	January 14^th & January 15^th (All day sessions)	by Susie Crate (Environmental Science & Policy) & Andrew Wingfield (New Century College)
Universal Design for Learning Research 1, Rm. 163	Wed, January 16th 6:30-8:30 p.m.	by Christopher Moy (Office of Disability Services)
Critical Thinking Brownbag Discussion SUB 1, Rm. A.	Thurs, January 24th Noon-1:30 p.m.	sponsored by Ted Kinnaman (Philosophy) & Critical Thinking across the Curriculum (CTAC)
Learning Outcomes Mason Hall, D3 Register on-line: assessment.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm	Mon, January 28th 10:00-noon	sponsored by Office of Institutional Assessment (OIA)
February Schedule
Teaching Strategies in a ‘Net Generation’: Blogging * Innovation, Rm. 334	Fri, February 1^st 11:00-12:30 p.m.	by Mills Kelly (History and Center for New Media)
Critical Thinking SUB I, Rm. A	Thurs, February 7^th Noon-1:30 p.m.	HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKER: Jim Freeman: Professor of Philosophy, Hunter College sponsored by Ted Kinnaman (Philosophy) & Critical Thinking across the Curriculum (CTAC)
Mentoring Students in Undergraduate Research: Brownbag Conversations February 12^th: Prince William Campus Occoquan Bldg, Rm. 110H	Tues, February 12th Noon-2:00 p.m. PW Campus	by Emil Chuck (Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program)
Tools for Curriculum Mapping Mason Hall, D3 Register on-line: assessment.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm	Thurs, February 14^th 10:00-noon	sponsored by Office of Institutional Assessment (OIA)
Mentoring Students in Undergraduate Research: Brownbag Conversations February 19th: Fairfax Campus Robeson Room, Johnson Center Rm. 240A	Tues, February 19th Noon-1:15 p.m. Fairfax Campus	by Emil Chuck (Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program)
Mapping Learning Objectives with Technology Tools Johnson Center, Rm. 311B Register on-line: ittraining.gmu.edu	Tues, February 19th Noon-1:30 p.m.	by Ying Xie (Learning Support Services)
Mason Cares: Campus Awareness, Referral, and Education for Suicide Prevention Mason Hall, D3 A & B	Tues, February 19^th 2:00-4:00 p.m.	by Adrienne Barna (Counseling and Psychological Services)
Going ‘Green’ at Mason: Course Redesign for Sustainability SUB 1, Rm. A	Wed, February 20^th 1:00-2:30 p.m.	by Andrew Wingfield (New Century College) & Susie Crate (Environmental Science and Policy)
Critical Thinking Brownbag Discussion SUB 2, Rms. 1 & 2	Thurs, February 28^th Noon-1:30 p.m.	sponsored by Ted Kinnaman (Philosophy) & Critical Thinking across the Curriculum (CTAC)
Developing Rubrics and Scoring Guides Mason Hall, D3 Register on-line: assessment.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm	Mon, February 25^th 10:00-noon	sponsored by Office of Institutional Assessment (OIA)
March Schedule
Mapping Learning Objectives with Technology Tools Innovation Hall, Rm. 334 Register on-line: ittraining.gmu.edu	Mon, March 10th Noon-1:30 p.m.	by Ying Xie (Learning Support Services)
Creating Inclusive Teaching and Learning Environments: Overcoming Challenges By invitation only	Mon., March 17th 10:30-12:30 p.m.	sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence
Ethics, Higher Education, & Democratic Dialogue Harris Theatre * Following the presentation there will be a reception and book signing in the lobby of SUB 1	Mon., March 17th 3:30-5:00 p.m.	HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKER: bell hooks
Critical Thinking Brownbag Discussion SUB 2 Ballroom, 3BK	Thurs, March 20th Noon-1:30 p.m.	sponsored by Ted Kinnaman (Philosophy) & Critical Thinking across the Curriculum (CTAC)
Tools for Curriculum Mapping Mason Hall, D3 Register on-line: assessment.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm	Thurs, March 20th 1:00-3:00 p.m.	sponsored by Office of Institutional Assessment (OIA)
~~Teaching Strategies in a ‘Net Generation’:~~ Distance Education *	TBA	This session has been rescheduled.
Learning Outcomes Mason Hall, D3 Register on-line: assessment.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm	Thurs, March 27th 10:00-noon	sponsored by Office of Institutional Assessment (OIA)
Mason Cares: Campus Awareness, Referral, and Education for Suicide Prevention Mason Hall, Room D1	Mon, March 31^st 2:00-4:00 p.m.	by Adrienne Barna (Counseling and Psychological Services)
April Schedule
Critical Thinking Brownbag Discussion Johnson Center, Rm. G (3rd Floor)	Thurs, April 3rd Noon-1:30 p.m.	sponsored by Ted Kinnaman (Philosophy) & Critical Thinking across the Curriculum (CTAC)
Teaching Strategies in a ‘Net Generation’: Blackboard Campus Edition 6* Innovation, Rm. 334	Fri, April 4th 10:00-11:30 a.m.	by Brooke Adams (IRC) & Paige Wolf (School of Management)
Mapping Learning Objectives with Technology Tools Innovation Hall, Rm. 334 Register on-line: ittraining.gmu.edu	Mon, April 7th Noon-1:30 p.m.	by Ying Xie (Learning Support Services)
Developing Rubrics and Scoring Guides Mason Hall, D3 Register on-line: assessment.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm	Mon, April 14th 10:00-noon	sponsored by Office of Institutional Assessment (OIA)
Global Gender Justice Symposium Location TBD See http://ggj.gmu.edu or contact Tamara Harvey (tharvey2@gmu.edu)	Thurs, April 17th (All day session)	HIGHLIGHTED SPEAKER: Marjorie Agosin, Human Rights Activist and Scholar, Wellesley College sponsored by the Gender Justice Research Community
Critical Thinking Brownbag Discussion Johnson Center, Gold Rm. (ground floor)	Thurs, April 17th Noon-1:30 p.m.	sponsored by Ted Kinnaman (Philosophy) & Critical Thinking across the Curriculum (CTAC)
Teaching Strategies in a ‘Net Generation’: Second Life as an Educational Tool* Innovation, Rm. 334	Fri, April 18th 11:00-12:30 p.m.	by Melissa Martin (School of Management) & Kevin McCabe (School of Law; Economics)
Mapping Learning Objectives with Technology Tools Johnson Center, Rm. 311B Register on-line: ittraining.gmu.edu	Fri, April 18th Noon-1:30 p.m.	by Ying Xie (Learning Support Services)
2008 GMU Teaching Excellence Awards Celebration 3rd Tier Lobby, Center for the Arts	Monday, April 21st 3:30-5:30 p.m.	sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence
May Schedule
Critical Thinking Brownbag Discussion Johnson Center, Gold Rm. (ground floor)	Thurs, May 1st Noon-1:30 p.m.	sponsored by Ted Kinnaman (Philosophy) & Critical Thinking across the Curriculum (CTAC)
Mapping Learning Objectives with Technology Tools Innovation Hall, Rm 334 Register on-line: ittraining.gmu.edu	Thurs, May 8th Noon-1:30 p.m.	by Ying Xie (Learning Support Services)
* Indicates joint sponsorship with the Instructional Resource Center