Center for Faculty Excellence
Faculty Intention > Student Retention
Offerings focused on intentional faculty action that may contribute to student retention. Each offering features proactive strategies to support academic success and will be led by UNO faculty facilitators. These sessions will be held virtually. Click through the links below for more information and to register.
Early Action Workshop ( dates/times pending )
UNO’s academic support centers provide one-time and ongoing support to many students. Instructors play a pivotal role in connecting students to the centers. How might UNO maximize the centers in an increasing online delivery model? Participants will discuss how to:
- Use diagnostic and formative assessment to initiate early intervention
- Partner with academic learning centers
Expanding Conversations Workshop ( October 8, 9:00-10:30 & October 12, 2:00-3:30 )
Through dialogue, students learn firsthand how experts within a discipline think about and solve problems. Intentional coaching conversations with faculty members outside of scheduled class time provides students opportunities for this type of dialogue. Participants will discuss how to:
- Increase engagement with students beyond the classroom
- Engage students in conversations about academic performance
- Coach students on academic options
Rethinking Assessment Workshop ( October 14, 10:30-12:00 & date/time pending )
Grades for college students are often tied to performance on summative assessments. Anxiety can often impact these high-stakes situations and alter performance. The repercussions of poor performance can be greater for first-generation students who often have less margin for error than other students. Participants will discuss how to:
- Consider if or when to offer retakes and revisions on assignments, exams, and projects
- Consider alternatives to high-stakes final examinations
Relationship-Rich Education Community of Practice Book Discussion ( Last Tuesday of the month– 1:00-2:00 ) “All students learn best in an environment characterized by high expectation and high support, and all faculty and staff can learn to teach and work in ways that enable relationship-based education. Emphasizing the centrality of the classroom experience to fostering quality relationships, [the authors] focus on students' influence in shaping the learning environment for their peers, as well as the key difference a single, well-timed conversation can make in a student's life.” Learn more about the book here . (Book provided by CFE while supplies last, attend the first session to receive your book via campus mail.)