The CT team has organized a number of LMS training sessions for pilot participants, as well as any faculty or staff interested in learning more about the learning management systems (LMS) we are currently evaluating. Here are details: Moodle Workshops … Continue reading →…Continue Reading LMS Pilot Training Sessions
Year: 2011
Area 51 notes, Dec. 2, 2010
Present: Chris Norris, Danna Gianforte, Mike Roy, Shel Sax, Carol Peddie, Mary Backus, Mike Lynch and Doreen Bernier Carol presented a summary of the MISO survey data. Most of the meeting was devoted to this discussion. Results of the survey … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Area 51 notes, Dec. 2, 2010
Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling
The final report of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling is now available online at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/search/pagedetails.action?packageId=GPO-OILCOMMISSION. The spill disrupted an entire region’s economy, damaged fisheries and critical habitats, and brought vividly to light … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Deep Water: The Gulf Oil Disaster and the Future of Offshore Drilling
Modern Hebrew Candidate Lecture this week – Wednesday at 12:30
You are invited to the following lecture by Bracha Azoulay Brandeis University “Israeli-Ethiopian Mothers: Ethnic Identity, Hebrew Language and Dealing with Disabilities” Wednesday, January 12th 12:30 p.m. Munroe Hall room 314 Dr. Azoulay is a candidate for the three year position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Hebrew….Continue Reading Modern Hebrew Candidate Lecture this week – Wednesday at 12:30
Tuition reimbursement – reduced employment period to qualify
The following is from Naomi Neff, Representative from District A: Members of Staff Council wish to extend a big thank you to President Ron Liebowitz for his quick response to our request to look into the waiting period for tuition … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Tuition reimbursement – reduced employment period to qualify
Former Gov. Douglas to present a Learning Lunch!
Staff Council is very pleased to announce that Executive in Residence and former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas will be presenting a Learning Lunch on Wednesday, January 19th at noon. The location is nearly certain to be McCullough Social Space, but … Continue reading →…Continue Reading Former Gov. Douglas to present a Learning Lunch!
The Return of the Vandal(s)
We are not alone, for better or for worse. The Burlington Free Press on Sunday wrote an excellent article entitled “Taking it out on Trees: Vandals go out on a Limb“. In it, Joel Baird writes of the problems with vandals in Burlington, and a student in my old dorm at UVM who spoke up. […]…Continue Reading The Return of the Vandal(s)