2+2 Teaching Academy
- 1. S T R A T E G I C D I S C U S S I O N G U I D E L I N E S F O R L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S B E T W E E N W A S H I N G T O N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y A N D U T A H S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y 2+2 Teaching Academy
- 3. Collaboration WSU faculty, alumni clients, and administrators would identify other faculty at USU and WSU to collaborate with USU would identify other prospective faculty from their college to collaborate with
- 4. Why would we collaborate? Garner information from all involved what the critical learning objectives should be for the 2+2 program Create discussion about what goals and priorities should be Develop alliance across campuses and between faculty Share ideas and brain storming abilities
- 5. Communication Schedule regular meeting times once per week between WSU and USU faculty Faculty at each site will garner information from their students and other faculty regarding their input for learning objectives Develop benchmarks based on communicated ideas Develop projections of terminal objectives for implementation of agreed upon learning objectives
- 6. Why would we communicate? To develop learning objectives that faculty from both campuses can agree upon To garner information from both campuses that are in alignment with their colleges’ learning objectives To provide a format of input from all interested faculty, administrators, and interested alumni Mostly to set the stage for collaborative efforts between colleges and faculty to work synergistically together, which in turn will encourage future collaborative efforts
- 7. O.K., collaboration & communication! How do we implement? Collaboration So, how do we make the right connections? How do we initiate these connections? What process will we use that’s effective and least costly? Communication
- 8. Let’s use technology Each weekly meeting between both campuses will be conducted via videoconferencing in Wegner 268, Bustad 110k, or using the Bustad mobile unit Regularly scheduled meetings between faculty with specializations with other faculty with “like specializations” will also meet via videoconferencing, CMA desktop, Elluminate, or Tegrity
- 9. Let’s use technology Benchmarks and projections will be correlated and developed for recorded DVD meetings List serves will be sent out for all faculty involved in the development of the learning objectives for 2+2s A link will be provided with an e-mail address for the 2+2 program for questions needing replies An Access database will be developed on the 2+2 site learning objectives for faculty to input information for correlation/tracking/development
- 10. Let’s use technology An analysis of learning objectives will be developed from the d-base material Regular correspondence will be sent via e-mail
- 11. So, how will this help our 2+2 program? Create alliances between campuses Organized structure of learning objectives parallel to each colleges’ own learning objectives Participation of all parties creating vested interest and collegiality of all those involved Using technology to enhance collaboration and communication while cutting cost Paving the way for other collaborative efforts
- 12. Other ways to meet After faculty from both campuses develop ties with one another and meet regularly through videoconferencing, CMA desktop, Elluminate, and Tegrity, they will each send three-five representatives once per semester to the other campus for a period of three days. Each campus will provide tours and meetings with other CVM faculty members and students while the visiting party provides discussion topics with faculty and students in their area of expertise; many of which will be discussed and planned before hand.
Editor's Notes
- #2: In an effort to develop systematic learning objectives between Washington State University and Utah State University that are in alignment with both colleges’ principal learning objectives, I propose the following collaborative efforts be conducted by faculty, alumni, and administrators. First, collaborative efforts on the part of each WSU faculty and it’s representatives must coordinate to identify their publics with USU. So, how do we intend to do this?
- #3: We are going to use a three-fold strategy through collaboration, communication, and through the use of cutting-edge technology. And, how will we implement this process?
- #4: I understand that some of our CVM faculty are currently instructing classes to Utah State University. With that in mind, they have already formed alliances with other faculty, which is a great beginning for future collaboration. Our instructors and administrators who have developed the 2+2 contract with USU in May of this year have also formed associations with USU faculty and administrators, which in turn has created awareness with USU to identify individuals of interest to work together. So, why would we want to collaborate?
- #5: To obtain information gathering and input from all sources will be intregal in forming learning objectives for the 2+2 program. We want to be able to brain storm, come up with relevant ideas that are beneficial for student learning that are creative and enhance critical thinking. We want to form an association together that will be long-lasting that will assist in creating well-prepared students. O.K., we’ve talked about collaboration. So, how does communication benefit the three-fold strategy?
- #6: The dictionary’s definition of communication is: “It is the activity of conveying meaningful information. Communication requires a sender, a message, and an intended recipient.” O.K.? We are going to communicate on a regular basis to develop the 2+2 learning objectives. We will determine what sort of out-comes and how we will develop terminal objectives to meet those out-comes. So, what’s the purpose of communicating between WSU and USU?
- #7: We want to find objectives that everyone agrees upon. Not only that, we want to be inclusive providing others the benefit of being heard. We want to evaluate all the possibilities. And, the biggest benefit of all is when we communicate, we also form associations with others. Alright, we’ve now established that we must collaborate with one another by communicating regularly. So, how do we intend to follow-through?
- #8: What is a communication, collaboration method that will reach all those involved that is easy and cost effective; particularly in these difficult economic times?
- #9: We will use cutting-edge technology through the use of videoconferencing. CVM has two videoconferencing rooms with a portable videoconferencing unit and work closely with Cheryl Dhein to implement the use of technology. I will work with Cheryl to have all WSU CVM faculty set-up with I-cams so that they can communicate with their counterparts at USU apart from the regularly scheduled weekly meetings. How will technology enhance our communication and collaboration efforts further?
- #10: Faculty from both universities will set-up benchmarks during the regular weekly meetings. I will work with Cheryl to develop a list serve for all to send information so everyone is informed. I will also work with Cheryl to set-up a data base system wherein faculty can respond quickly and efficiently to benchmarks, objectives, and other topics that are discussed for the development of learning objectives. This will be any easy and efficient way for assessment.
- #11: Through the use of technology we can make sure that everyone remains in-the-loop and that data is formulated as we go along.
- #12: Through the use of the three-fold method for developing learning objectives, we will develop them systematically with our own and with Utah State University forging the way for future collaboration with them and perhaps others. So, once we’ve formed these types of ties, where do we go from there?
- #13: I propose that once per semester (at least for the first two years) 3-5 faculty from one university visit the other and then reciprocate the following semester. The visiting university will have already developed a plan and will become special speakers within veterinary classes while the hosting college will provide tours, housing, food, flight, interaction with other faculty and students, and collaborative efforts with others such as alumni. Our collaborative efforts together will become rich in instruction, direction, and forming ties with our 2+2 universities. Thank you very much.