We are excited to announce applications are open for the Winter 2022 cohort of the Dialogue Facilitation Lab. The Dialogue Facilitation Lab is a professional development seminar for faculty, staff, and graduate students looking to integrate dialogue facilitation skills with their leadership, teaching or research practices.

The Dialogue Facilitation Lab welcomes practitioners of all skill and experience levels. Below are a few more details about our program goals, outcomes, and commitments.

Program Goals

• The Dialogue Facilitation Lab aims to: 
  • Raise the confidence and capacity of faculty, staff, and graduate assistants to facilitate cognitively and emotionally complex learning spaces
  • Dynamically train facilitators to support strategic dialogic efforts and respond nimbly to emerging community needs
  • Cultivate dialogic practices throughout diverse functional areas
  • Grow and sustain a community of practice which maintains continued development for dialogue facilitation 

Participant Outcomes

• The dialogue facilitation lab is designed to develop participants ability to:
  • Guide difficult dialogue among diverse constituents
  • Empower participation in ways which challenge traditional educational norms
  • Attend to conflict and emotion in the dialogue process
  • Enable full and equitable participation among diverse participants 
  • Engage in critical self-examination
  • Thoughtfully integrate newly acquired concepts and skills into institutional responsibilities

Program Structure and Expectations  

• The Winter 2022 cohort will meet via zoom for 11 sessions. 
  • Wednesdays, 2:30pm – 4:00pm
  • January 5, 2022 – March 16, 2022
• Full participation is expected and includes: 
  • Regular attendance at scheduled lab sessions
  • Completion of online orientation and training modules 
  • Planning and development time with your assigned co-facilitator 
• The Winter 2022 cohort will prioritize representation and bring together 15-20 participants with diverse institutional roles and perspectives

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday December 1^st at 5:00 PM.

• You may submit your application here: https://forms.gle/UVm3ffSkTMw3JCSr9

Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your application!

Each year in the third week of November, Oregon State University celebrates International Education Week (IEW). This year, as we are re-engaging on campus after working and learning remotely and building on our efforts to advance our Internationalization and Global Engagement Strategy, IEW provides a welcome opportunity to celebrate our global connections and achievements. 

The events next week, from November 15^th through 19^th, are designed to engage all members of our community, including students, faculty, and staff, with backgrounds from Oregon, around the US, and from other parts of the world. In particular, the International Education Week Kickoff Celebration is a time for us to come together in recognition that we are all global citizens who share our diverse backgrounds and cultures with each other every day.

All members of the OSU community are welcome and encouraged to join these and other events:

·         International Education Week Kickoff Celebration, Monday, November 15^th, 4-5:30pm, MU Main Lounge. Hosted by the Memorial Union and the Office of Faculty Affairs.

·         International Employees and Scholars Reception, hosted by Provost Feser with remarks from Interim President Johnson, Tuesday, November 16^th, 10-11am, MU Main Lounge, register to attend. 

·         Fulbright 75^th Anniversary Reception, Thursday, November 18^th, 4-5pm, Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws Native American Longhouse, register to attend. Hosted by the Office of Global Opportunities, the Office of International Services, and Office of National and Global Scholarships Advising. 

·         Fulbright US Student Program Info Session, Thursday, November 18^th, 6-7:30pm via Zoom, register to attend. 

·         International Degree and Global Learning Certificate Info Sessions, Monday, November 15^th and Wednesday, November 17^th, 12-1pm, Kidder 210. Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts.

·         Opportunities to share your global experiences with the community, hosted by OSU Global Opportunities.

Please see the attachment for the full set of events!

Special thanks to the IEW planning committee for putting together this year’s wonderful schedule.  Please visit the International Education Week webpage for more details and a full list of events. 

Richard Settersten
Senior International Officer and Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Greetings,

The spring COS-OMSI Science Communication Fellows Workshops registration is now open. 

The deadline to apply is November 22^nd. 

OMSI’s Science Communication Fellowships support and prepare STEM professionals to communicate with a variety of audiences more effectively by participating in a series of interactive training workshops. It’s also a great opportunity to fullfill broader impacts goals for grant-funded research. The program is most beneficial to faculty, instructors, and graduate students engaged with a specific course of research. Undergraduates already working under a PI or Advisor’s direction may be considered for the program. Please inquire with specific scenarios to Andrew Haight (OMSI). For more information on the series, see https://science.oregonstate.edu/hands-on-experiences/outreach/OMSI

The OMSI Science Communication Fellows Spring Workshop dates are

• Workshop 1: January 27, 1-4pm (at OSU)
• Workshop 2: March 3, 1-4pm (at OSU)
• Workshop 3: March 31, 1-4pm (at OSU)
• Workshop 4: April 30, 1-5pm (in Portland, OR at OMSI)

The tuition is $1850 for the series. Note:

• OMSI may have some scholarships available for a focus area, please inquire with OMSI
• The College of Science (COS) has limited scholarships available to COS participants
• See this link for helpful models on finding funding: https://science.oregonstate.edu/hands-on-experiences/outreach/OMSI/omsi-funding-assistance

Application Process:  

• Application link: https://omsimuseum.wufoo.com/forms/zh1te8d1glwqdz/

• Last day to submit application: Monday Nov 22^nd
• Applicants will be notified of acceptance and scholarship status: Thursday, December 6^th
• Due date for accepted applicants to send information for tuition sources: Friday, December 17^th

For more information: see our Fellowship FAQ: https://science.oregonstate.edu/hands-on-experiences/outreach/OMSI/omsi-fellowship-faq

Please reach out to Andrew Haight at AHaight@omsi.edu with any questions.

Sincerely,

The Research Development Team

College of Science, Oregon State University

Training for Floor Monitors and Building Managers on roles and responsibilities when evacuating their building. Training is the second Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Sign up for Zoom Floor Monitor Training at: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZhCgowN8AukjPf.

Join Honors College Dean Toni Doolen for the Honors College Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase on Nov. 10, 5-6 p.m. over Zoom. Eight current Honors College students will deliver lightning talks about their research and answer questions. Register here by Nov. 8 and direct questions to Kevin Stoller at stollerk@oregonstate.edu.

OSU uses Curriculum Inventory Management (CIM) software as an online platform for curricular proposal submission and review. This course demonstrates how to navigate CIM to successfully submit a course proposal as well as explains the curriculum review workflow. Nov. 5, noon to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration required.

Apply by Nov. 22 to be part of the next Blended Faculty Learning Community sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technologies. This supportive group will meet virtually to explore educational technology and develop solutions for teaching challenges. Space is limited; apply now. See Call for Proposals.

OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit is accepting proposals for the Affordable Learning Grant. The ALG provides funding to adopt, adapt or author an open educational resource, such as a textbook. An open textbook is a textbook published under an open copyright license and made available online to be freely used by anyone. Questions? Contact stefanie.buck@oregonstate.edu.