Additional Flex Activities

Study Circles

(Flex credit: 1 hour per meeting)

The goal of interest-generated study circles is not to master a text or to learn a lot of facts, but rather to deepen understanding of a given subject. Study circles may include cooperative learning groups, a book club, an Internet users group, or a specific software-users group. If you have three or more participants, send their names, your topic and your meeting time to the Staff Development Office. If you need help organizing a circle, please call or e-mail the Staff Development Office (x5293) for more information. 

Conference/Workshop Participation

Staff and Faculty can earn Flex credit, and receive reimbursement for some expenses, for participation in Conferences or other profession-related activities. See the "Sources of Professional Development Funds" below, as well as the Staff Development Funding Application Form in the Appendix. 

Faculty Individual/Group Projects

Individual/group projects are intended for faculty who want to use a part of their flex hours to explore ways to enhance student learning. The following are some possible areas of focus:

• Designing instruction that's more fun and less stressful;
• Optimizing learning for your students;
• Using student diversity as a resource;
• Incorporating technology into learning;
• Renewing your enthusiasm and motivating students;
• Trying new learning/teaching strategies;
• Integrating student feedback into the learning process;
• Designing a more interactive learning environment;
• Exchanging classroom visits with colleagues;
• Course work in your own or a related field;
• Grant writing;
• Departmental or interdisciplinary curriculum development.