009       Group A
Diversity Training for the College Environment and Beyond 
All members of the Bowling Green State University community have the right to study, work, and socialize in an environment that respects individuality and human dignity.  Learning to live with and learn from diversity is one of the most exciting challenges of a university setting.  Participants will meet in pre-assigned discussion groups  that will provide training on how best to work with the various situations that were covered in the Humanities Troupe performance.  Locations for the discussion group will be provided on the participant's session schedule form.
Presented by:  Emily Manago, Janice Twork, Joy Hartwell-Lein, Manny Pomales, Jr. - Office of Multicultural Affairs
Repeated as Session #014, #016

010       Group B
Recognizing & Responding to Behavioral Concerns 
The goal of this session is to help create a University environment in which faculty, staff, students, and members of the surrounding community demonstrate concern for the welfare of one-another. This session is designed to help you to identify warning signs-or "behaviors of concern"--suggesting that an individual may be feeling troubled, experiencing significant personal concerns, and possibly in need of professional help. Session discussion will also focus on ways that you might optimally respond to individuals who demonstrate such behaviors of concern.
Presented by:  Craig Vickio, Counseling Center; Shelly Horine, BGSU Campus Safety 
Repeated as Session #012, #017

011       Group C
Campus and Community Fair
Resources and networking abound at the Campus and Community Fair.  Representatives from across campus and the surrounding Bowling Green community will be on hand to provide you with information, freebies, and we'll even have door prizes.
Presented by:  Campus and Community Representatives
Repeated as Session #013, #015

012       Group A
Recognizing & Responding to Behavioral Concerns 
The goal of this session is to help create a University environment in which faculty, staff, students, and members of the surrounding community demonstrate concern for the welfare of one-another. This session is designed to help you to identify warning signs-or "behaviors of concern"--suggesting that an individual may be feeling troubled, experiencing significant personal concerns, and possibly in need of professional help. Session discussion will also focus on ways that you might optimally respond to individuals who demonstrate such behaviors of concern.
Presented by:  Craig Vickio, Counseling Center; Shelly Horine, BGSU Campus Safety 
Repeated as Session #010, #017

013       Group B
Campus and Community Fair
Resources and networking abound at the Campus and Community Fair.  Representatives from across campus and the surrounding Bowling Green community will be on hand to provide you with information, freebies, and we'll even have door prizes.
Presented by:  Campus and Community Representatives
Repeated as Session #011, #015

014       Group C
Diversity Training for the College Environment and Beyond 
All members of the Bowling Green State University community have the right to study, work, and socialize in an environment that respects individuality and human dignity.  Learning to live with and learn from diversity is one of the most exciting challenges of a university setting.  Participants will meet in pre-assigned discussion groups  that will provide training on how best to work with the various situations that were covered in the Humanities Troupe performance.  Locations for the discussion group will be provided on the participant's session schedule form.
Presented by:  Emily Manago, Janice Twork, Joy Hartwell-Lein, Manny Pomales, Jr. - Office of Multicultural Affairs
Repeated as Session #009, #016

015       Group A
Campus and Community Fair
Resources and networking abound at the Campus and Community Fair.  Representatives from across campus and the surrounding Bowling Green community will be on hand to provide you with information, freebies, and we'll even have door prizes.
Presented by:  Campus and Community Representatives
Repeated as Session #011, #013

016       Group B
Diversity Training for the College Environment and Beyond 
All members of the Bowling Green State University community have the right to study, work, and socialize in an environment that respects individuality and human dignity.  Learning to live with and learn from diversity is one of the most exciting challenges of a university setting.  Participants will meet in pre-assigned discussion groups  that will provide training on how best to work with the various situations that were covered in the Humanities Troupe performance.  Locations for the discussion group will be provided on the participant's session schedule form.
Presented by:  Emily Manago, Janice Twork, Joy Hartwell-Lein, Manny Pomales, Jr. - Office of Multicultural Affairs
Repeated as Session #009, #014

017       Group C
Recognizing & Responding to Behavioral Concerns 
The goal of this session is to help create a University environment in which faculty, staff, students, and members of the surrounding community demonstrate concern for the welfare of one-another. This session is designed to help you to identify warning signs-or "behaviors of concern"--suggesting that an individual may be feeling troubled, experiencing significant personal concerns, and possibly in need of professional help. Session discussion will also focus on ways that you might optimally respond to individuals who demonstrate such behaviors of concern.
Presented by:  Craig Vickio, Counseling Center; Shelly Horine, BGSU Campus Safety 
Repeated as Session #010, #012

018     INS
Academic Honesty:  What All BGSU Graduate Students Need to Know
Although academic dishonesty is a serious offense, students who are new to graduate student culture often do not fully understand what is meant by "academic integrity." This session will provide graduate students who are new to BGSU with a comprehensive understanding of BGSU's Academic Honesty Policy, which upholds institutional standards while also protecting student rights.  This session will be doubly advantageous for graduate students who teach, as they are responsible for promoting an awareness of academic integrity among their own students and for making these concepts an integral part of the teaching and learning process. Finally, through a discussion of case studies, some of the complexities of academic honesty will be revealed.
Presented by:  Donna  Nelson-Beene, General Studies Writing
Repeated as Session #038

019     INS
Finding the Balance Between Effective Teaching and Life as a Graduate Student
New graduate students who are teaching for the first time must balance the rigors of graduate school with lesson plans, student interaction and grading.  Dr. Cynthia Mahaffey, a veteran teacher of college writing and writing across the disciplines, offers some research and practice grounded pointers for grading that are effective and efficient.
Presented by:  Dr. Cynthia Mahaffey, General Studies Writing & Women's Studies

020     INS
Fostering "Significant Learning" Using an Integrated Course Design
This session helps graduate students who may teaching assignments to focus on student-centered learning using L. Dee Fink's model of integrated course design. The session involves active engagement in designing course learning outcomes, providing feedback and assessment techniques, and creating active teaching-learning experiences.
Presented by:  Stephen Langendorfer, BG Perspective

021     INS
Pragmatic Practices for Teaching Assistants
Teaching assistants need to implement educational practices that result in student learning. This session focuses on the practical side of teaching. Participants will learn about learning style tests and how to engage their students by using them; Chickering and Gamson's 7 Principles for Good Practice to foster realistic teaching strategies; and specific situations and topics relevant to teaching practices and pedagogy (i.e., dealing with stress, using questions effectively in the classroom, the first day of class).
Presented by:  Karen Meyers, Center for Teaching & Learning

022     INS
Reducing and Managing Conflict in the Classroom
Techniques and strategies for managing conflict and/or addressing disruptive behavior in the classroom will be discussed.  Pro-active strategies and reactive techniques will be discussed in detail.  Campus resources available for assistance will also be reviewed.
Presented by:  Jill Carr, Office of the Dean of Students
Repeated as Session #041

023     INS
Survival Tips for the Teaching Assistant
This session, presented by award recipients and nominees of the Graduate College Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award,  will deal with the possible problems and anxiety a new TA may encounter.  How do you deal with unforeseen situations?  What does your department and professors expect from you?  TAs will share their insights about how to successfully cope with the role of the teaching assistant.  Remember, there have been many where you are now!  This information session will allow for questions and discussion.
Presented by:  Christopher Medjesky, School of Media & Communication; Chanelle Vigue, Theatre & Film
Repeated as Session #043

024     PPD
Effective Stress Management
While stress can never be totally avoided, it can be effectively managed.  Discussion will focus on sources of stress in Graduate School, symptoms of stress, ways of coping, and resources available to students to assist with stress management.
Presented by:  Dr. Denise Litterer or Dr. Elizabeth Yarris, Counseling Center
Repeated as Session #045

025     PPD
Graduate School and Family:  Finding Balance
The life of a graduate student involves the wearing of many hats.  For those with spouses, partners, and/or children, the complexity of juggling priorities becomes even more challenging.  The panel will offer suggestions for coping with these demands based on their experiences.
Presented by:  Leonardo Pinheiro, Mathematics & Statistics; Ina Marie Terry, Geology; Lori Kennedy, Philosophy

026     PPD
Keeping Up On Your Reading and Reading Effectively Across Academic Disciplines
Graduate courses demand students read a large volume of complicated texts with good comprehension. This session will offer suggestions and strategies any graduate student would be able to use to develop more effective and efficient reading strategies. This session will also aid graduate students who may be working with undergraduate students seeking guidance in their courses.  The session identifies characteristics specific to major areas of study as well as academic thought patterns for each major area.  This session will also be helpful to graduate students seeking information about studying for their own courses as it will provide study tips.
Presented by:  Sally Dreier, The Learning Commons/Study Skills Center

027     PPD
Making a Healthy Transition to BGSU
Explore ways to ease stress and make healthy connections while at BGSU  This session will also explore general principles of nutrition, exercise, time management, and resources available within the BGSU community.
Presented by:  Barbara Hoffman, Student Health Services

028     PPD
Q&A About Ohio Student Residency for Tuition Purposes
This session will discuss qualifications and the application process for students who think they qualify for fees as an Ohio Resident.  The session will include discussion of the regulations provided by the Ohio Board of Regents, how those regulations are applied by BGSU,  why some students are initially assigned as non-residents,  and the appeal process to obtain Ohio Residency.
Presented by:  Peg Crow, Registration & Records
Repeated as Session #047

029     PPD
Successful Career Management:  If I only knew then what I know now
I'm in graduate school, now what do I do?  Advice to undecided graduate students. Learn about ways to maximize class and applied graduate program experiences toward attaining career goals.  Exploring career possibilities
Presented by:  Jessica Turos, Career Center

030     RES
Introduction to the Resources of the Browne Popular Culture Library
The Browne Popular Culture Library, as the most comprehensive repository of American popular culture collections, contains many primary research materials of interests to students in culture studies, film, graphic arts, literature, and history. We offer a tour of our library which will highlight many of our unique holdings that cover American popular culture from 1890 to the present.
Presented by:  Nancy Down, Popular Culture Library; Patricia Kathleen Falk, University Libraries; Mary Zuzik, Popular Culture Library; Stefanie Hunker, Popular Culture Library
Repeated as Session #050

031     RES
Key Considerations for Designing Graduate Student Research
This session will address five important aspects of research and scholarship: 1) use of human subjects; 2) use of animals; 3) ethics, honesty and professional standards of publication in scholarship; 4) the importance of professional networking; and 5) strategies for successful grant seeking. The requirements and protocols for use of human subjects and animals will not only be summarized but you will also learn why these procedures are required and why they are important. It's not just about compliance and jumping through a set of hoops. You will have a chance to notice important differences between the standards that you may have met as an undergraduate and the standards that you will be expected to meet as a professional with respect to scholarship. The crucial dependence of the advance of scholarship in all fields on the honesty and ethics of its practitioners will be highlighted. Advice regarding the advantages of networking both within and outside BGSU, not only with faculty and experienced scholars and creative artists but also with your peers inside and outside your discipline will be noted. And tips about how to maximize the persuasive power of your grant proposals will be included at no additional charge!
Presented by:  Bob Midden, COSMOS; Hillary  Harms, Office of Research Compliance; Matt Cannon, Animal Research Facilities
Repeated as Session #051

032     RES
Making the Most of University Libraries' Resources and Services
The University Libraries provide a wealth of resources and services to graduate students: on-campus and off-campus access to more than 100 research databases, email notification of OhioLINK book arrivals, personalized research assistance from subject liaison librarians, and much, much more.  Attend this session to learn about ways to take advantage of valuable resources and services that will help you conduct your research effectively and efficiently.
Presented by: Representatives from Jerome Library
Repeated as Session #053

033     RES
Overview of the Center for Business Analytics
This session will describe the services available to faculty and students who are conducting research requiring the use of statistical tools and packages.  These include: 1) help in designing and coding questionnaires; 2) help in deciding the correct type of statistical analysis to use; 3) help in writing programs to run the statistical analysis; and 4) help in interpreting the results of the statistical analysis.
Presented by:  Ken Ryan, Applied Statistics/Oper Res

034     RES
Uncovering Treasures of the Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives
This session will include a brief description of the Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives and its holdings in monographs, periodicals, and recordings.  The session  will include a summary of circulation, reserve, and research services directed toward all graduate students. This session is recommended for students in the College of Musical Arts, Departments of Popular Culture, American Culture Studies, the School of Mass Communications, and anyone interested in music or sound recordings.
Presented by:  William Schurk and Susannah Cleveland, Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives, Jerome Library

035     TECH
Designing More Effective Presentations with the Help of Power Point
This presentation will provide tips on designing effective Power Point slides and presentations. The presentation first discusses issues of design and the rhetorical choices that should be carefully considered when designing slides and presentations, such as the use of text, visuals, and colors. Next the presentation shows the techniques involved in designing slides that break away from the default settings. Following this presentation the audience will have practical knowledge about how to make Power Points that standout for the right reasons.
Presented by:  Chris Rogers, Technology

036     TECH
Overview of Classroom Technology Services and Blackboard Basics
This overview will cover topics such as MyBGSU webmail, specialized services, available technology on campus and where to go for technology help. This session will also introduce participants to the many features of the MyBGSU Blackboard.
Presented by:  Terence Armentano and Michael Kudela, Center for Online and Blended Learning; Kim Fleshman, Academic Resource Center
Repeated as Session #058

037     TECH
Overview of Creating Online Surveys with SNAP
This is an overview and demonstration, not a hands-on session, designed to introduce users to SNAP software. SNAP can be used to create and format surveys, publish them to the web, set up e-mail invitations and reminders to respondents, import and analyze response data, create and edit tables and charts of response data and export them to other applications such as SPSS. Information about attending a full training session during fall semester will be distributed at this session.
Presented by:  Jie Wu, Institutional Research

038     INS/PPD
Academic Honesty:  What All BGSU Graduate Students Need to Know
Although academic dishonesty is a serious offense, students who are new to graduate student culture often do not fully understand what is meant by "academic integrity." This session will provide graduate students who are new to BGSU with a comprehensive understanding of BGSU's Academic Honesty Policy, which upholds institutional standards while also protecting student rights.  This session will be doubly advantageous for graduate students who teach, as they are responsible for promoting an awareness of academic integrity among their own students and for making these concepts an integral part of the teaching and learning process. Finally, through a discussion of case studies, some of the complexities of academic honesty will be revealed.
Presented by:  Donna  Nelson-Beene, General Studies Writing
Repeated as Session #018

039     INS
Active Learning Strategies
Many people assert that all learning is active, but analysis of the research (e.g., Chickering and Gamson, Fink, McKeachie, Weimer) shows that students really do need to do more than just "listen." Students need to actively engage-read, write, discuss, problem-solve. An excellent first step to engage students is to select strategies that promote active learning that you feel comfortable with. These strategies are low-risk, structured, and planned and can be easily integrated into your course or program. Participate in this session and learn about active learning strategies.
Presented by:  Karen Meyers, Center for Teaching & Learning

040     INS 
Designing Assessment Rubrics to Support Student-Centered Learning
This session helps graduate students design and use of assessment rubrics to directly evaluate the degree to which students achieve course-specific and University Learning Outcomes within student-centered learning environments.  Participants receive examples of different assessment rubrics, as well as gain experience in designing their own assessment rubrics for their course learning outcomes.
Presented by:  Stephen Langendorfer, BG Perspective

041     INS
Reducing and Managing Conflict in the Classroom
Techniques and strategies for managing conflict and/or addressing disruptive behavior in the classroom will be discussed.  Pro-active strategies and reactive techniques will be discussed in detail.  Campus resources available for assistance will also be reviewed.
Presented by:  Jill Carr, Office of the Dean of Students
Repeated as Session #022

042     INS
Safe @ BGSU:  Creating a Safe Environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Straight Supportive Students at BGSU
This session will be especially useful to teaching assistants, residential staff, and others wanting to learn more about the climate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or straight supportive individuals at BGSU and also think about the impact of pedagogical practices on students. This session will involve a presentation and discussion around issues such as confronting homophobia and heterosexism, how to create a safe and inclusive classroom, and what it is like to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender at BGSU.
Presented by:  Dr. Cynthia Mahaffey, General Studies Writing & Women's Studies

043     INS
Survival Tips for the Teaching Assistant
This session, presented by award recipients and nominees of the Graduate College Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award,  will deal with the possible problems and anxiety a new TA may encounter.  How do you deal with unforeseen situations?  What does your department and professors expect from you?  TAs will share their insights about how to successfully cope with the role of the teaching assistant.  Remember, there have been many where you are now!  This information session will allow for questions and discussion.
Presented by:  Christopher Medjesky, School of Media & Communication; Chanelle Vigue, Theatre & Film
Repeated as Session #023

044     INS
Understanding Your American Students
Although people may be the same the world over, academic preparation and customs are NOT the same in all countries! What can you expect from your American students, and what are they expecting from you? This session will help you understand where American undergraduates are "coming from," from high school experience to college expectations, so that you can have the most productive academic relationship with them.
Presented by:  Catherine Cassara, Journalism; Ramune Braziunaite, Media and Communications

045     PPD
Effective Stress Management
While stress can never be totally avoided, it can be effectively managed.  Discussion will focus on sources of stress in Graduate School, symptoms of stress, ways of coping, and resources available to students to assist with stress management.
Presented by:  Dr. Denise Litterer or Dr. Elizabeth Yarris, Counseling Center
Repeated as Session #024

046     PPD
Making the Transition from Undergraduate to Graduate School
What is different about being a graduate student from being an undergraduate?  How will it change my life?  What can I do to make the transition smoother and to help me get through it?  These are the kinds of questions this session will address and attempt to answer.  Please come with your questions concerning life as a graduate student, and the presenter will try to offer solutions to problems as well as suggestions to prevent having problems.  This session should be helpful to all first-time graduate students.
Presented by:  Craig Vickio, Counseling Center

047     PPD
Q&A About Ohio Student Residency for Tuition Purposes
This session will discuss qualifications and the application process for students who think they qualify for fees as an Ohio Resident.  The session will include discussion of the regulations provided by the Ohio Board of Regents, how those regulations are applied by BGSU,  why some students are initially assigned as non-residents,  and the appeal process to obtain Ohio Residency.
Presented by:  Peg Crow, Registration & Records
Repeated as Session #028

048     PPD
Services Available to Veterans and Nontraditional Learners 
This session will introduce participants to the characteristics and challenges faced by our nontraditional students and student veterans.  Topics include:  who are student veterans,  university policies related to veterans and active Reserve and national Guard students, pre-deployment/deployment/post-deployment, student responsibilities and concerns, and veterans in the classroom.  The role of nontraditional students on our campus.  As these students balance very complex and complicated lives, what best practices support can improve student success leading to retention and graduation?
Presented by:  Eric Buetikofer and Barbara Henry, Nontraditional & Transfer Student Services

049     PPD
The BGSU Writing Center and How It Can Help You
This session will provide information about how the Writing Center can support your graduate work and writing.  For those of you with teaching assistantships, it will explain how it can help your students with their writing projects.  Come to this session and learn about how we can help you throughout your graduate experience! Come with questions!
Presented by:  Jason Clevenger, The Learning Commons

050     RES
Introduction to the Resources of the Browne Popular Culture Library
The Browne Popular Culture Library, as the most comprehensive repository of American popular culture collections, contains many primary research materials of interests to students in culture studies, film, graphic arts, literature, and history. We offer a tour of our library which will highlight many of our unique holdings that cover American popular culture from 1890 to the present.
Presented by:  Nancy Down, Popular Culture Library; Patricia Kathleen Falk, University Libraries; Mary Zuzik, Popular Culture Library; Stefanie Hunker, Popular Culture Library
Repeated as Session #030

051     RES
Key Considerations for Designing Graduate Student Research
This session will address five important aspects of research and scholarship: 1) use of human subjects; 2) use of animals; 3) ethics, honesty and professional standards of publication in scholarship; 4) the importance of professional networking; and 5) strategies for successful grant seeking. The requirements and protocols for use of human subjects and animals will not only be summarized but you will also learn why these procedures are required and why they are important. It's not just about compliance and jumping through a set of hoops. You will have a chance to notice important differences between the standards that you may have met as an undergraduate and the standards that you will be expected to meet as a professional with respect to scholarship. The crucial dependence of the advance of scholarship in all fields on the honesty and ethics of its practitioners will be highlighted. Advice regarding the advantages of networking both within and outside BGSU, not only with faculty and experienced scholars and creative artists but also with your peers inside and outside your discipline will be noted. And tips about how to maximize the persuasive power of your grant proposals will be included at no additional charge!
Presented by:  Bob Midden, COSMOS; Hillary  Harms, Office of Research Compliance; Matt Cannon, Animal Research Facilities
Repeated as Session #031

052     RES
Library Orientation for International Students
This session is designed to help international students make the transition to a large academic library in the United States. In a small-group setting, participants will have the opportunity to explore library resources and services for graduate-level research.  NOTE: Students who take this session should not sign up for Making the Most of University Libraries because similar material is covered in both.
Presented by:  Representatives from Jerome Library

053     RES
Making the Most of University Libraries' Resources and Services
The University Libraries provide a wealth of resources and services to graduate students: on-campus and off-campus access to more than 100 research databases, email notification of OhioLINK book arrivals, personalized research assistance from subject liaison librarians, and much, much more.  Attend this session to learn about ways to take advantage of valuable resources and services that will help you conduct your research effectively and efficiently.
Presented by: Representatives from Jerome Library
Repeated as Session #032

054     RES
Tracking the Elusive Government Documents
Locating government documents can be a daunting task, but the rich rewards of this collection are well worth the effort.  An overview of the variety of documents resources and search strategies the student can employ to tap into this collection will be presented.  Students will also be provided hands-on instruction surfing government online resources and tools.
Presented by:  Carol Singer, Jerome Library

055     RES
Using Manuscripts and Archives for Classroom Instruction and Research:  Sources Available at the Center for Archival Collections
A diversity of subject areas and types of materials are in the archival collections at BGSU.  Primary sources are available to cover virtually every subject area.  This session is recommended for TAs, RAs, and students of History and American Culture Studies.
Presented by:  Stephen M. Charter and Robert  Graham, Center Archival Collections

056     RES
Using the ICPSR  Database--Finding Social Science Data
The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) is an integral part of the infrastructure
of social science research. ICPSR maintains and provides access to a vast archive of social science data for research and offers training in quantitative methods to facilitate effective data use. This workshop will show participants how to search and download a range of data from ICPSR. Data topics include crime, aging, social attitudes, census data, health and medical care, etc. This workshop is geared for those in the social and behavioral sciences such as sociology, psychology, history, political science, HDFS, and History.
Presented by:  Hsueh-Sheng Wu, Center for Family and Demographic Research

057    TECH
Learning 2.0 with Web 2.0 Tools
Today's technology offers us an open learning environment that makes both content and its creation process transparent.  Since all of us are new to the idea of constructing social learning opportunities, our having collaborative conversations allow us to understand and explore the new learning opportunities for ourselves and our students. In addition to discussion and demonstration of Web 2.0 tools, this session will also cover BGSU's resource for online teaching tools at http://www.bgsu.edu/bgez/.
Presented by:  Anthony Fontana, School of Art

058     TECH
Overview of Classroom Technology Services and Blackboard Basics
This overview will cover topics such as MyBGSU webmail, specialized services, available technology on campus and where to go for technology help. This session will also introduce participants to the many features of the MyBGSU Blackboard.
Presented by:  Terence Armentano and Michael Kudela, Center for Online and Blended Learning; Kim Fleshman, Academic Resource Center
Repeated as Session #036