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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>As announced by <span style='color:#17365D'>P</span>rovost Peer at the last university community update, President Jones has transferred responsibility for developing our first faculty development center from the SACS’ Steering Committee to the Office of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Accordingly, we are hosting a national expert on the topic of faculty development next week, Dr. Todd Zakrajsek from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Interim Provost Peer invites participation of all interested campus personnel in Dr. Zakrajsek’s visit, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 26, 27. Dr. Zakrajsek will be sharing his views on the topic of best practices in faculty development and faculty development centers as well as tips and suggestions for institutions establishing such centers. The itinerary for his visit is attached. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Please note scheduled sessions with the Academic (Deans) Council; Academic Department Heads; Faculty Senate; the Faculty Development Center Advisory Committee; the Faculty Center for Teaching & Technology (FCTT); and relevant other campus officials, including President Jones. The provost has asked that particular attention be drawn not only to those meetings but two “OPEN” sessions with Dr. Zakrajsek as well, on <u>Tuesday, February 26.</u></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The two “Open Sessions”</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <u>from 11:00 a.m. – Noon</u>, and <u>3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.</u> , Tuesday 2/26, will be in McDowell 290. They are open to anyone (faculty, students, staff, administrators) interested in the topic of best practices in faculty development and faculty development centers. A recognized authority on the topic, Dr. Z.’s presentations are known for being excellent summaries of what has been learned throughout higher education regarding this important topic, while also including time for Q and A with those in attendance. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We hope all interested parties will find a spot on Dr. Zakrajsek’s itinerary enabling you to hear his remarks and interact with him during the Q&A. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Gary <o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>