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Message from the ADFA
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Faculty Development 2 IDA Recipients 3 Fall Programs 3
IU Awards 4
Welcome New Faculty
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Castiblanco Awarded 5 Faculty Transitions 6 Assessment Institute 6 Global Impact Grant 7 Research Equipment Fund
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Next Gen 2.0 7 Bridges to Success 8 IU Online Conference 8 Adjunct Awardees 9 Adjunct Welcome 9
S C H O O L O F D E N T I S T R Y O F F I C E O F F A C U L T Y
A F F A I R S
Office of Faculty Affairs
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F A C U L T Y A F F A I R S Dr. Lisa Lang Interim Dean
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
Professor Dr. Kelton Stewart:
Assistant Dean of Faculty Development
Associate Professor Lauren Levendoski:
Executive Administrative Assistant
Damon Spight:
Faculty Recruitment Manager Meredith Lecklider:
HR Coordinator Newsletter Editorial Staff:
Meredith Lecklider and Damon Spight
From the Desk of the Interim Dean/ADFA
In June, we had a highly successful faculty develop- ment program.
Dr. Krista Longtin, from the School of Medicine, dis- cussed creating a culture of peer review of teaching.
Her session was interactive and created an oppor-
tunity for IUSD faculty to discuss how we might im p r ov e our
teaching through developing our program of peer review. I hope to continue this discussion in the fall semester by bringing together a group of faculty members who would like to help OFA develop the IUSD Peer Review program. If you are interested in participating on a development committee, please email me at [email protected].
The afternoon faculty develop programming had two concurrent tracks. Thanks to speaker Dr.
Dominique Galli, many of our faculty complet- ed the National Research Mentoring Network
“Level 1 Entering Mentoring” Train- ing better known at IUPUI as
“Mentoring Dialogues.” Our other afternoon speakers provided valua- ble information on obtaining funding (Dr. Gabe Chu), using test coding in Examsoft to unlock actionable in- sights in your student assessment (Dr. David Albright, Dr. Kyle Kra- mer, and David
Zahl), and r e c o g n i z i n g bias and ineq- uity in assess-
Mich ig an ).
T h e s e p r e s e n t a - tions were enlightening and well received.
The second day of programming was equally informative. The speak- ers were from the Indianapolis and Bloomington campuses. We began the morning learning how to write better SMART goals for ourselves.
This will prove helpful as we exam- ine this year’s goals and as we create goals for
the fu- t u r e . Two of
t h e
presenta-
tions were devoted to improving our courses by developing course materials that are more inclusive. I particularly found it interesting that the layout of a table can impact stu- dents’ learning when they need to use an accessibility reader due a learning disability or impairment.
Based on what I learned, I will keep those facts in mind as I design fur- ther tables.
Sean Stone’s presentation regard- ing research metrics and citation management shed light on ways we can improve our impact. These were extremely valuable tips to help us improve our reputation at the national level, an important factor in promotion. The day ended with Drs.
Jeff Platt, Waldemar Polido, and Chandler Walker providing editorial insights on getting articles published.
The participants had great questions for the panel. The experience of our three editors gave all of us valuable information to help us get our next manuscript published.
tations on assessing students in the preclinical setting (Drs. Lisa Willis and Michele Kirkup), developing cased-based assessments (Dr. Ange- la Ritchie), and improving course accessibility by using Anthology Ally, a tool with Canvas (Sarah Herpt). I was so impressed by the level of all the presentations. This was valuable information. I hope our IUSD faculty who presented will consider submit- ting their presentation to ADEA or the Journal of Dental Education. For those of you who could not attend any or all of these presentations, please access the OFA Canvas site where the recorded presentations have been posted.
Lastly, I want to acknowledge all the faculty at IUSD who have worked tirelessly over the last aca- demic year. Our faculty do so many things to make our institution suc- cessful, which impacts our students and our profession. Often, many of these activities go unrecognized. It is not only important for our faculty to be acknowledge for their efforts, but that we celebrate them with the greater IUSD community. This was the purpose for the Recognition Dinner held at the Eiteljorg Museum on June 20, 2023. Using the infor- mation obtained from Digital Measures, a Faculty Recognition Compendium was created and pub- lished to acknowledge and celebrate those faculty and their activities.
Please contact my office if you would like a copy of this. Additional- ly, full-time and adjunct faculty were recognized with awards for their teaching. On page three of this newsletter, you can read about the recipients of the IDA Outstanding Teacher and Faculty Member of the Year awards, and page nine details the recipients of the IUSD Adjunct
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Tuesday, August 8th
Teaching Foundations: Using Rubrics to Enhance Equity in Learning (CTL) Time and Location: 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Online - Zoom
Presenter: Douglas Jerolimov Register
Tuesday, August 8th
Maximize Your Literature Search in PubMed Time and Location: 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Online - Zoom Presenter: IUPUI Library
Register
Wednesday, August 16th LabArchives Training
Time and Location: 10:00 – 11:00 am, Online - Zoom Presenter: IUPUI Library
Register
Wednesday, August 16th Basics of EndNote
Time and Location: 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Online - Zoom Presenter: IUPUI Library
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Thursday, August 24th
Maximize Your Literature Search in PubMed Time and Location: 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Online - Zoom Presenter: IUPUI Library
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Tuesday, August 29th
Simulation Education Journal Club (AA)
Time and Location: 12:00 – 1:00 pm, Online - Zoom Presenters: Dylan Cooper, Julie Poore
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Tuesday, August 29th Basics of EndNote
Time and Location: 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Online - Zoom Presenter: IUPUI Library
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Enhance your teaching and research
skills.
Faculty Development Opportunities
There are many opportunities for professional development during the month of August. The following list of programs were selected from various resources on the IUPUI Campus including the Office of Academic Affairs (AA), the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the Office for Women (OFW), the Indiana University School of Medicine, Office of Faculty and Professional Development (OFAPD), the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and the IUSD Office of Continuing Education. Campus programs are at no cost to faculty.
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IU http://ce.dentistry.iu.edu
Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2023 Conference
The Online Learning Consortium’s Accelerate 2023 conference emphasizes the most innova- tive and impactful research and effective prac- tices in the field of online, blended, and digital learning.
This year’s conference will be held virtually
on October 3-5, 2023, and in person at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Cen- ter in National Harbor, MD (Washington, D.C.) on October 24-27, 2023. The confer- ence theme is “Creating Connections: Uniting Learners through Collaboration and Creativi-
ty.” Early Bird registration prices are available through September 1, 2023. To view the schedule, please visit here. For more infor- mation and to register, please visit https://
onlinelearningconsortium.org/attend-2023/
accelerate/.
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2023 IDA Recipients
Congratulations to Dr. Vinicius Dutra of the
O r a l
P a t h o l o g y , Medicine and R a d i o l o g y department,
who is this year’s recipient of the IDA Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. The IDA Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award is given to a faculty member who excels in the art and science of teaching and who has had a positive impact on learning through the direct teaching of students. The top performer identified in the Trustees’ Teaching Award process is selected for this prestigious award recognizing teaching excellence.
Selection was based on a variety of metrics including new course development, innovative use of
technology, research and scholarly activity, and service on school committees as well as in local, national, and international organizations.
Congratulations is also given to Dr. Angela Bruzzaniti of the B i o m e d i c a l S c i e n c e s a n d Comprehensive Care department, who is this
y e a r ’ s recipient of
the IDA
Outstanding F a c u l t y
Member of the Year Award. The IDA Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award recognizes excellence in the overall body of a faculty member’s work including teaching, research and service. It is granted to an individual who has demonstrated significant and
sustained contributions to the teaching, research and service missions to the School of Dentistry. Pictured with both recipients is Tom Blake, IDA President and Interim IUSD Dean Lisa Lang.
This is Dr. Dutra’s first time receiving the IDA Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. This is Dr. Bruzzaniti’s first time as a recipient of the IDA Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year Award.
This year’s awards were presented to the awardees at the Eiteljorg Museum at the 2023 inaugural IUSD Faculty Recognition Dinner. Both awards come with a significant monetary award and a plaque.
Congratulations to both Drs.
Dutra and Bruzzaniti!
Fall Faculty Programs
IUSD New Faculty Orientation
Interim Dean Lisa Lang is pleased to announce that the IUSD Office Of Faculty Affairs will be providing a New Faculty Orientation this fall for new faculty. This will be held on September 13, 2023, from 8:00 am—12:00 pm.
If you began your role as faculty from September 2022 until now, look for an invitation email from our office.
Breakfast and refreshments will be provided. Agenda topics will include information on faculty development, IUSD compliance, the IUSD Library, promotion and tenure, mentoring, and faculty governance, among other topics. Faculty are encouraged to attend the IUSD Wel- come Back Picnic following the Orientation.
IUPUI New Faculty Welcome
The IUPUI New Faculty Welcome will take place on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 12:30–6:00 pm in Campus Center 450. Registration will begin at 12:30 pm, with the opportunity to receive a complimentary head- shot, and the program will run from 1:30–3:00 pm. This event will introduce you to the academic work at IUPUI and to resources created to ensure your success. The Welcome will conclude with a campus/community tour by bus from 3:30–4:40 pm. The program concludes with a reception hosted by the Chancellor at the Grand Hall at the Herron School of Art and Design. Check your email for more information.
2023 Faculty and Staff Convocation
The joint Faculty and Staff Convocation will after lunch and faculty will return to campus
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Several prestigious University awards are available for quali- fied faculty. Nominations must be submitted electronically and are due by Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 5:00 pm along with supporting documentation.
The available University-level awards in- clude:
Distinguished Professorship: The most prestigious academic appointment IU can offer is a Distinguished Professorship.
The rank of distinguished professor recog- nizes the most exceptional and renowned faculty in the areas of research and creative activity. It is awarded to faculty in recogni- tion of outstanding scholarship, artistic or literary distinction. Distinguished Professors have achieved national and international prominence within their field of study through election into disciplinary and nation- al or international academic societies, exten- sive external funding, and high impact re- search publications or artistic contributions.
Nominations may be made by faculty, alum- ni, and students, among others, and are evaluated by a committee. Self- nominations are not accepted. If you are successfully nominated, you will need to prepare a dossier.
Distinguished Teaching Awards:
These awards recognize those members of the IU faculty who have excelled in class- room engagement, pedagogy, and curriculum development. Recipients of these awards will receive a one-time supplemental pay of
$7,500. Honorees typically have received teaching awards from their department, school, or campus before being nominated for these university awards. Four teaching awards are granted to regular faculty mem- bers. The Frederic Bachman Lieber Memori- al Award is available to all full-time faculty, regardless of rank or title, who have taught for a minimum of five years at Indiana Uni- versity. The award was created to recognize outstanding ability and skill in teaching. The Herman Frederic Lieber Memorial Award is available to all full-time faculty, regardless of rank or title, who have taught for a minimum of five years at Indiana University. The Presi- dent’s Award for Distinguished Teaching recognizes faculty who represent excellence in teaching across the university’s campuses, school, and departments with individuals
from every campus having received the award over the years. The dedication and life’s work of these outstanding educators have impacted generations of Hoosiers throughout the state. The award is available to all full-time faculty, regardless of rank or title, who have taught for a minimum of five years at Indiana University. The Sylvia E.
Bowman Award honors faculty who teach various aspects of American culture. The award recognizes the distinguished impact of faculty in their discipline, with their students, and on American society. The committee will only consider full time faculty, regardless of rank or title, who have taught for a mini- mum of five years at Indiana University.
Teaching Awards: There are also addi- tional teaching awards granted by the Uni- versity. The Lieber Memorial Associate In- structor Award recognizes distinguished teaching by IU graduate students with an appointment as an associate instructor. The award was originally sponsored to recognize graduate student-teachers who had not yet achieved faculty rank. Nominees must have at least two years of appointment as an asso- ciate instructor. Recipients of this award will receive a one-time supplemental pay of
$2,500. The Part-time Teaching Award rec- ognizes distinguished teaching among part- time faculty members. Professionals who hold full-time positions outside of Indiana University and teach part-time play a signifi- cant role in the education of students. Nom- inees must hold a part-time academic ap- pointment for at least six semesters (consecutive or non-consecutive). Awardees are chosen from nomination. Recipients of this award will receive a one-time supple- mental pay of $4,000. The Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award recognizes faculty members who have distinguished themselves through exemplary civically en- gaged scholarship and teaching, including leadership in advancing students’ civic learn- ing, conducting community-based research, fostering reciprocal community partnerships, building institutional commitments to service -learning and civic engagement, and other means of enhancing higher education’s con- tribution to the public good. Nominees must be full-time faculty, regardless of rank or title, with at least 5 years of serve at IU.
Recipients of this award will receive a one- time supplemental pay of $7,500. The Presi-
dent’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Technology recognizes faculty members who have made significant contri- butions to enhancing the classroom experi- ence with new technologies. Awardees con- tinually adapt and integrate technology into their teaching methods and assignments to encourage greater student learning, motiva- tion, and creativity. It is available to full-time faculty members, regardless of rank or title who have completed 5 years of full-time teaching in the Indiana University system by June 1st of the year in which they are nomi- nated. Recipients of this award will receive a one-time supplemental pay of $7,500.
Service Awards: These awards are given by the university to alumni, staff, facul- ty members, and librarians who deserve exceptional recognition for their significant contributions to the community, state, na- tion, or university. The John W. Ryan Award for Distinguished Contributions to Interna- tional Programs and Studies honors Indiana University faculty and librarians for their exceptional contributions to the university’s international programs and studies. Letters of support should document the nominee’s contributions in international teaching, re- search, service, and engagement and his/her impact on students, faculty, and the overall internationalization of the university. Recipi- ents of this award will receive a one-time supplemental pay of $7,500. The W. George Pinnell Award for Outstanding Service rec- ognizes members of the IU faculty and librar- ians who have shown a deep commitment to serving the university, their professions or discipline, and/or the public. Nominees must have at least five years of appointment as a faculty member or librarian, regardless of rank or title. Nominees’ appointment should include no more than 50% administrative appointment/responsibilities during five con- secutive years leading up to the time of nomination. Recipients of this award will receive a one-time supplemental pay of
$7,500.
All nominations are due no later than October 5, 2023 . Please visit https://
honorsandawards.iu.edu/nominations/
index.html to submit a nomination for these awards and for more information. If you have any questions about the nomination process or wish to see a sample dossier, please email [email protected].
IU Award Opportunities
The IU School of Dentistry welcomes several new faculty members this month. Dr.
Christine Downey began her appointment as clinical associ- ate professor with the depart- ment of Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery & Hospital Dentistry on August 1, 2023, and has the administrative role of di- rector of Geriatric and Special Care Dentis- try within the division of Hospital Dentistry.
Dr. Downey’s teaching will include didactic and clinical courses in the predoctoral dental education program and mentoring of stu- dents and dental residents. In her director- ship, among other responsibilities and com- mitments, Dr. Downey will work collabora- tively with faculty, staff, and administration to establish clinical policies and procedures to support the educational and patient care goals of our Geriatric and Special Care Den- tistry program. Additionally, in the months ahead together Dr. Downey and our direc- tor of Hospital Dentistry and Special Needs Dentistry, Dr. Pamela Linder, will begin pre- paring documentation for a new CODA- approved General Practice Residency (GPR) program at IUSD.
Dr. Monica Gibson is the newest faculty member for our department of Periodon- tology, effective August 1. She joins IUSD as a tenured asso- ciate professor with the ad- ministrative role of director of the Periodontology Graduate Program. In her directorship she will, among other essen-
tial responsibilities, (1) review, assess, and develop the goals and objectives of the pro- gram, including identification of appropriate outcome measures; (2) plan, partner and collaborate to ensure the provision of ade- quate physical facilities for the educational process; (3) participate in the selection and supervision of the teaching staff; and (4) be responsible for the program selection and eligibility of our periodontology residents.
Prior to joining IUSD, Dr. Gibson was a tenured associate professor at the University of Alberta School of Dentistry, where she also served as co-director of their Periodon- tology Graduate Program. Her PhD was earned at Baylor College of Dentistry (Dallas, TX), her BDS at A.B. Shetty Dental School (Mangalore, India). In 2019 Dr. Gib- son was honored by both the American Academy of Periodontology by being a recip- ient of their Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontology and by the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentis- try by being a recipient of their W.W. Wood Award for Excellence in Dental Education.
Dr. Halide Namli Kilic, an alumna of IUSD (MSD, Grad- uate Periodontology Pro- gram), began her faculty position in the department of Periodontology on July 1.
In her capacity as clinical
assistant professor, Dr. Namli Kilic will pro- vide didactic and clinical instruction within the graduate periodontics program as well as for predoctoral students.
Dr. Kilic earned a PhD through the Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, at Cukurova University (Adana, Turkey), where she also earned her DDS. Before transition- ing from Cukurova University, Dr. Namli Kilic was a grant recipient for her project titled “Effectiveness of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Application on Onlay Augmentation and Comparison with Autogenous Grafting.”
Dr. Paramjeet Sagoo, the department of Oral and Max- illofacial Surgery & Hospital Dentistry’s new pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery clinical assistant professor, began her new role on Au- gust 7. Dr. Sagoo’s teaching responsibilities cover providing didactic and clinical instruc- tion as well as serving as a preceptor for our residents in the graduate and predoctoral oral surgery clinics and other hospital activi- ties. Additionally, Dr. Sagoo will contribute to fostering collaborative relationships with other IUSD clinical departments and with our partnering hospitals.
Dr. Sagoo attained her DDS at the Howard University College of Dentistry (Washington, DC), completed a General Practice Residen- cy program at Monmouth Medical Center (Long Branch, NJ) followed by a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency program at Meharry Medical College (Nashville, TN), and then recently a Pediatric Cleft and Crani- ofacial Surgery Fellowship at the Charleston Area Medical Center (Charleston, WV). Her multiple recognitions and accomplishments include having served as a ROAAOMS Women in OMS Mentor.
Welcome New Faculty
Congratulations to Dr.
Gina Castiblanco, who received a grant for
$ 2 6 8 ,0 0 0 , e n t i t l e d
“Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health -Related Re- search.” The grant, awarded by the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences
hance diversity in biomedical research and support the trainee’s transition to independ- ence.
The award will fund 100% of Dr. Castiblan- co’s salary, plus mentored research efforts and travel for two years. She will be men- tored by an all-female team with top re- searchers from Indiana University, University of Michigan, and Columbia University. Her
writing, bone biology and advanced statistics using R programming language. Her project will investigate whether fluoride and other environmental exposures that occurred dur- ing pregnancy and the postpartum, have an impact on bone health in the perimenopause stage, using data from the ELEMENT cohort in Mexico.
Congratulations to Dr. Castiblanco on this
Castiblanco Receives Grant
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O F F I C E O F F A C U L T Y A F F A I R S Congratulations to Dr. Lar-
ry Caskey of IUSD’s depart- ment of Biomedical Sciences
& Comprehensive Care on his recent appointment to full-time clinical assistant professor in the division of
Comprehensive Care. Previously an adjunct faculty member for IUSD since August 2021, through an open search process, Dr. Caskey was identified and subsequently began his appointment on July 1, 2023. An alumnus of IUSD, Dr. Caskey is currently an associate dentist at Downtown Danville Dentistry, has served on fifteen international medical mis- sion trips, and is a member of the Hendricks County Board of Health. In his clinical assis- tant professor role Dr. Caskey’s primary teaching responsibilities focus on didactic and
clinical instruction in the provision of com- prehensive dental care at the pre-doctoral level while also fulfilling service necessary to implement the division’s educational pro- grams, academic objectives and patient care needs.
The Prosthodontics de- partment and all of the IUSD family will miss Dr.
Fang-Yu Su, who will be leaving IUSD in August to begin the next phase of her career pathway. During her time with IUSD, Dr. Su was a valuable colleague, mentor,
and educator. Her various contributions to advancing the teaching and patient care needs of her department included and went beyond providing clinical instruction focused on the
predoctoral curriculum and competency assessment in removable and fixed prostho- dontics, implant dentistry, digital dentistry, occlusion, and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Natalie Asavanant has accepted the visiting assistant professor position needed in the department during this time of transition. More about her appointment will be featured in the Septem- ber OFA newsletter. Best wishes to Dr. Su!
Congratulations go out to Dr. Randy Yang who has been appointed program director of the Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics at IUSD.
He began that role on July 1.
In this administrative role Dr.
Yang is responsible for the program’s organization, execution of re- search, scholarship, and education.
Faculty Transitions
The 2023 Assessment Institute will take place October 29-31, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indianapolis Marriott Down- town will be the host hotel and serve as the primary location for conference programs and events. The Assessment Institute, host- ed by IUPUI, is the oldest and largest higher education event in the United States fo- cused on assessment and improvement. It is designed to provide opportunities for:
individuals and campus teams new to higher education assessment and im- provement to acquire fundamental knowledge about the field;
individuals who have worked as leaders in assessment and improvement to share and extend their knowledge and skills; and
those interested in assessment and improvement at any level or in any collegiate context to establish net- works that serve as sources of support and expertise beyond the dates of the Institute.
The Institute will begin with a selection of optional Pre-Institute workshops on Sun-
day, October 29. You may sign up and pay for any of the Pre-Institute Workshops when completing the on-line registration form. Fees for workshops are in addition to Institute registration fees. Visit here for a list of the workshops offered.
The Institute will continue on Monday, October 30 with the Rise-and-Shine 20- minute sessions and a plenary session fea- turing Ryan Gower, Chancellor of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges. This will be followed by special track keynotes and con- current sessions. The conference will end at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31.
The Institute will feature special track keynote sessions and workshops emphasiz- ing assessment in: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Faculty Development; HIPs in the States; STEM Education; and Student Part- nership and Engagement in Assessment . The concurrent interactive sessions, which will be held on Monday and Tuesday, will provide access to experts in the following tracks: Accreditation; Assessment in Online Courses and Programs; Assessment Meth- ods; Campus Business Operations and Ser-
vices: Community Colleges: Competency- Based Education and Assessment: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Emerging Trends in Assessment: Faculty Development; Fraterni- ty and Sorority Life; General Education;
Global Learning; Graduate/Professional Education; HIPs in the States/High-Impact Practices; Institution-Wide Data Collection/
Use; Leadership for Assessment; Learning Improvement; STEM Education; Student Affairs and Co-Curricular Programs and Services; Student Partnership and Engage- ment in Assessment; and Use of Technolo- gies in Assessment.
To view the schedule, visit https://
assessmentinstitute.iupui.edu/program/
schedule.html. Advanced online registration closes on Friday, October 13, 2023. The registration fee is $395/person. On Sunday, October 19, the onsite registration fees go into effect, which is $445/person. For more information on the Assessment Institute, rates, how to register, and hotel reserva- tions, please consult the Assessment Insti- t u t e ’ s w e b s i t e a t h t t p : / / assessmentinstitute.iupui.edu/.
2023 Assessment Institute
Global Impact Research Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Simpson, Clinical Assistant Profes- sor, Biomedical Sciences and Comprehensive Care, and Car-
olyn Hasser, HR Business Partner, on their selection to the IUPUI campus’ leadership program Next Generation 2.0 as two mem- bers of the 18-member cohort!
The IUPUI Next Generation 2.0 program is a 9-month leadership development pro- gram dedicated to the preparation of histor- ically underrepresented faculty and staff for positions of leadership and opportunities for advancement in higher education. Estab- lished in 2015, the program builds upon the success of a previous 2009 leadership pro- gram, “Next Generation @IUPUI” while drawing inspiration from the national HERS Institute model. The program is also aligned with IUPUI Strategic Plan goals to “develop
our faculty and staff” and “promote an in- clusive campus climate.”
Next Gen 2.0 serves as a pathway to insti- tutional leadership opportunities as it seeks to address the need for succession planning and for increasing diverse representation among administrative ranks. Program partic- ipants are identified as both emerging and established leaders interested in seeking leadership opportunities at IUPUI or profes- sional development to enhance their cur- rent administrative roles.
Full-time, tenure-track eligible faculty at IUPUI, IUPUC and IUFW are invited to apply to the Global Impact Research Grant.
The goal of this grant program is to provide a limited number of high-potential awards that propose interdisciplinary mechanisms to tackle issues that align with the UN Sus- tainable Development Goals. While there are 17 distinct goals, the SDGs are also indivisible, and they require interdisciplinary and transnational research that is trans- formative and comprehensive.
Proposals that integrate the use of the IU Global Gateways, including hosting at least one activity (such as a workshop, confer- ence, or public event), may be eligible for an additional supplement of up to $5,000 from the Office of the Vice President of Interna- tional Affairs. To apply, please submit a separate application for a Global Gateway Grant indicating the GIRG grant as the source of matching funds. The Global Gate- way Grant provides matching support of up to $5,000 for activities – such as work-
shops, symposia, public talks, and artistic performances – that take place at one or more of IU's Global Gateway offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Berlin, Mexico City, and New Delhi.
Applications open October 6, 2023 and close December 1, 2023. For more infor- mation and to apply, please visit https://
international.iupui.edu/global-learning/
grants/index.html.
For questions, please contact the IUPUI Office of International Affairs.
Next Generation 2.0
The Research Equipment Fund provides support for purchasing research or creative activity equipment, and datasets, on the Bloomington or Indianapolis campus, that is strategically necessary to support high- quality research, attract and retain research faculty, and generate external funding for IU Research. Applicants must demonstrate how the equipment enhancement will bene- fit the research with respect to scholarship and external funding portfolios, as well as indicate how it will enhance the IU research profile. All requests are expected to pro- vide a minimum 25% cost share match from
the faculty member’s home department, college, and/or school. All funds must be spent within six months of the award date.
Minimum requests should be $15k and above. Eligible PIs include all tenured and tenure‐eligible faculty members and re- search scientists. Visiting and adjunct facul- ty members are not eligible. Eligible projects include:
Research projects from a group of faculty requiring the purchase of equip- ment or development of specific in- strumentation that will enhance the capability of investigators to build and
maintain novel fields of sustainable inquiry
Projects with specific equipment or dataset needs by researchers in the sciences, arts, humanities, and social sciences
Collaborative endeavors that involve use of the equipment or datasets by faculty between disciplines and across schools.
Please visit https://research.iu.edu/funding- proposals/funding/opportunities/research- equipment/index.html for more information and to apply.
Research Equipment Fund
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In 1885, German psychologist Hermann Ebbing- haus was the first to hypothesize and study the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve. His work demon- strated that the information obtained by learners is lost exponentially after a learning event if no steps are taken to enhance retention.
However, when active efforts are made to re- engage learners with the information (repetition or re-exposure) the degree of information loss is greatly reduced.
One of the pri- m a r y goals of the Office of Faculty A f f a i r s (OFA) is to pre- sent new knowledge, concepts, and techniques to enhance your abilities as members of our diverse learning community. But as the work by E b b i n g h a u s
highlights, we often attend a pr ogra mm in g or professional de v e lop m e n t sessions but take no action thereafter to employ the new knowledge
in our daily activities or attempt to retainer the information. Ever hear anyone say, “Yes, it was a great session but what are we going to do with it…” or “I enjoyed the program but I’m not sure how I
can use it to help me fulfill my role at the school…” This is a major concern and a critical issue that the OFA would like to address through my new newsletter section, Bridges to Success.
In this area, faculty will be presented with a monthly challenge that will ask them to actively recall and utilize information presented at one of our professional development programs throughout the year. These challenges might also encourage faculty to complete activities that will support their overall growth and/or preparation for promotion. The ultimate goals are to create activities that will help strengthen your ability to assimilate and retain new infor- mation, as well as enhance your overall professional growth.
For our August Bridges to Success challenge, faculty are asked to identify one fall of 2023 Canvas course or lecture within a course and review its accessibility using the Ally Course Accessibility Re- port tool. This report assesses the content in a course or lecture and provides the course
director/lecturer with guidance on how to make it more accessible for all student learners.
The goal of this chal- lenge is to raise your overall course/lecture
accessibility score as high as possible. Report scores above 70% and the color green indicate course material that is more accessible for students (as shown in the provided image).
If you missed the June 2023 Professional Development lecture entitled, “Improving Course Accessibility: Introduction to Anthology Ally” by Sarah Herpst or need a refresher on how to utilize the Accessibility Report in Canvas, please access the content on the OFA Canvas site and follow the path (Modules → 2023 IUSD Facul- ty Development Program→ Improving Course Accessibility).
We hope you find these monthly challenges an effective way to enhance your information retention and strategy for building the bridges to your future success.
Bridges to Success
The IU Online Conference is a no-cost event open to IU staff, faculty, or others interested in the mission of delivering engag- ing, high-quality online courses, regardless of experiences in online education.
As part of Indiana University's compre- hensive IU 2030 strategic plan to strengthen our ability to advance student success and opportunity, produce transformative re- search and creativity, and commit to service to the state of Indiana and beyond, this year's conference theme of The Road to
2030 will highlight how online education supports the IU 2030 initiative. A multitude of online student success stories will be showcased, and attendees will delve deeper into effective online instructional techniques, and learn about best practices from within the wide landscape of online education.
The 2023 IU Online Conference will be virtually held through Canvas and Zoom. It will begin with pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, October 25 from 9:00 am—
2:30 pm, followed by the conference on
Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27 from 9:00 am—3:00 pm.
Registration is now open and will remain so until Friday, October 20, 2023. Please visit h t t p s : / / t e a c h i n g o n l i n e . i u . e d u / conference/2023/register/index.html to reg- ister. For questions, concerns, or for more information please contact IU Online Events at [email protected].
2023 IU Online Conference
At the 2023 Faculty Recognitions Dinner, six IUSD adjunct faculty were announced as recipients of the 2023 Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award.
Dr. Carl Bell, adjunct clinical associate pro- fessor in the Pediatric Dentistry department,
was the evening’s first recipient of the award. Dr.
Bell’s nominators shared that, “Since 2003, come rain or shine, Dr. Bell has made the trip from Columbus, Indiana with- out fail.” His unwavering dedication is com- plemented by his amazing teaching presence.
“In the clinic, Dr. Bell has a calm disposition, is well-liked by all, and is always willing to assist the dental students.”
The next recipient was Professor Marisa Cornewell, adjunct clinical lecturer, Allied Programs, Dental
Hygiene Division.
P r o f e s s o r Cornewell's nom- inators praised her for deep pas- sion for education
and her willingness to manage pharmacology for dental hygiene students, one of the most difficult courses in the curriculum. With great vision and diligence, she has instituted
several curricular changes that have en- hanced student learning and success.
Next to receive an award was Dr.
Larry Crisafulli, adjunct clinical assistant professor in the department of Biomedical
Sciences and Comprehensive Care. His nom- inator remarked, “Larry’s compassion, kind- ness, and selfless nature is evident to all, and his heart….is always focused on the students and patients.” Additionally, “Larry is the ultimate team player and truly stands out as a shining star.”
The next adjunct faculty member to receive the award was Dr. Jay Hughes, adjunct clini- cal assistant professor in the department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics. Dr.
Hughes’ nominators had this to say about him: “Dr. Hughes has been an invaluable faculty member in the department and played an instrumental role in the development of our students’ knowledge.” Also, “He is a shining example of
a world-class ad- junct dental educa- tor and is one of the best faculty I have worked with throughout the
dental school. He makes all the residents feel as a valued team member and is constantly looking for ways to better the residents and program. I cannot say enough wonderful things about him!”
The next awardees were unable to be pre- sent at the dinner, but were honored none- theless. Both are from the Endodontics de- partment, and Dr. Spolnik accepted their awards as Chair. The first recipient was Dr.
Mychel Vail, ad- junct clinical assis- tant professor. Dr.
Vail’s nominator praised her for the loyalty and reliabil- ity that she has
demonstrated over the past 14 years. She is a steadfast member of the graduate endo- dontic admission committee and has been extremely generous with her time in helping review applications for our graduate pro- gram. The last recipient was Dr. Paul Sahni, adjunct clinical assistant professor. His nomi- nator highlighted that, “not only does he drive over 2 hours from Champaign, Illinois but he never misses his scheduled clinic as- signment!”
We once again congratulate all of the recip- ients of the IUSD Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award. We thank you for your invaluable contributions to IUSD.
IUSD Adjunct Award Recipients
Associate (Adjunct) Faculty Welcome
The Associate Faculty Welcome (AFW) is IUPUI's in-person annual welcome for new and recently-hired associate faculty (aka adjunct faculty, part-time faculty).
If you are a newly hired or current ad- junct faculty at IUSD, you are welcome to attend the event, which will be held on two days: August 10 and August 14, from 5:30—7:30 pm on both days. The event will be in room 1125 at the University
Library.
The event features:
Fast-paced and informative "Lightning Talks" (15-minute talks) about Sylla- bus Design, Getting to Know Our Students, Technologies of Engage- ment, Learning Objectives, Active Learning, and Inclusive Teaching
Resource Fair and Door Prizes: Offic- es and centers who support teaching
faculty are sending representatives to explain how they help part-time fac- ulty and their students. Door prizes will wrap up the event. Must be pre- sent to win.
Food and Beverages. The AFW event is in-person and soda, coffee, water, and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
If you are interested, please visit the CTL website to register.
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Indiana University
School of Dentistry
Office of Faculty Affairs 1121 West Michigan Street, Room 102
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5186 Phone: 317-274-4561
Fax: 317-278-1071
EPIC Taking Action Challenge Grants
In 2022, IUPUI received first prize recognition in the National Sci- ence Foundation's Taking Action: COVID-19 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Challenge. The prize came with a $25,000 award, and in fall 2022, suggestions were solicited from the IUPUI community on how best to make use of it.
As a result, the EPIC Taking Action Challenge Grants, adapted from the name of our original NSF ADVANCE Grant, Project EPIC, for which EPIC represents "evidence-informed promotion of inclu- sive climate," has been launched. Grants must be devoted to pro- gramming, conference travel, or other activities aimed at directly or indirectly supporting women faculty at IUPUI, particularly women from marginalized backgrounds, in their professional development and advancement. Examples include participating in the following:
Faculty Success Program or other related activities through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
Equity in STEM Community Convening hosted by WEPAN and
ARC Network initiative
Faculty Women of Color in the Academy Conference
AAC&U TIDES Institute
AAC&U Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) STEM Leadership Insti- tute
HERS Equity-Minded Leadership Series
Applications will be accepted through 2023 and will be reviewed monthly. To apply for funding, please complete the webform online via https://academicaffairs.iupui.edu/Diversity/advance/nsf-taking- action-challenge/epic-taking-challenge-grants, including up to a one- page summary of how the grant would be of benefit to you directly, or to women in your department or program. Typically, grants will be capped at $1,500, and a brief statement of support (ideally ac- companied by a pledge of partial financial support) from a dean or department chair is requested.
Contact the IUPUI Office of Academic Affairs with questions.
