Update on Budget Work

"There is no magical pot of money"

Grow Theme Initiative Updates

All employees received an update about our Strategic Plan this afternoon. I am thankful for the work that has already taken place this semester. Please continue to be in prayer for this work and the teams involved.

As Executive Sponsor for initiatives in the Grow Theme, I want to make sure you stay informed about recent progress and upcoming work in these areas. You are encouraged to view the Updates section of the initiative pages linked below for more information. Feel free to contact any of the Project Leads or Project Managers with questions.

• Academic Programs (Project Lead, Cheryl Norman; Project Manager, Joel Johnson)
• Global Online (Project Lead, Dale Lemke; Project Manager, Joel Johnson)
• Unifying Modalities (Project Lead, Jessa Nelson; Project Manager, Adam Dolezal)

Supporting Students

Now that the semester has launched, please be alert to any students who may be showing signs that challenges are impacting their academic performance. If you have any concerns about your students, in addition to reaching out to them yourself, please also contact Joint Intervention using the link on the top of Moodle courses or on the home page of theROCK as shown below. Thank you for being proactive in helping our students succeed! 

MOODLE:

theROCK:

Remember FERPA When Sharing Course Videos

As a reminder, any videos from classes that are recorded are protected by FERPA and must not be shared beyond the class participants (i.e., the videos cannot be made public). This guidance applies to all faculty this semester in alignment with UNW's Lecture Capture guidelines. You can reference this video on how to create and share a video appropriately with your class while upholding FERPA rights.

New Director of Core Curriculum

I am pleased to announce that Jessica Moore has accepted the position of Director of Core Curriculum. Her involvement in the Core Curriculum Revision Committee was integral in the development of the new Core Curriculum. Her skills and experience will be beneficial as she takes on the responsibility for the leadership, oversight, and coordination of the core curriculum. Jessica is a Professor in the Berntsen Library. Please join me in congratulating Jessica on her outstanding contributions to the development and implementation of the new Core Curriculum and taking on this new role.

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Networking Grants

The CCCU Networking Grants for Christian Scholars seeks to encourage collaborative scholarship among faculty members serving at CCCU member institutions and to connect these scholars with broader networks. The goal of the program is to support high quality scholarship that brings Christian voices into contemporary academic conversations. If you are interested in pursuing these opportunities, please review the information on the CCCU website and work with your Dean on next steps in the process. 

Professional Development Spotlight

Where Should I Put My Video and Why it Matters

In addition to the FEPRA information shared above, you may be asking, "Does it matter where I put my videos?" The answer is "Yes!" Northwestern has been blessed with a number of video hosting options. This recording will help you figure out the best solution for your needs. We will also discuss some tips for storing videos. Watch Recording (54:07)

Your Feedback 

If you have any feedback you'd like to share you are invited to do so through this anonymous form (feel free to include your name if you'd like). Thank you, Colleagues, for sharing your thoughts and concerns!