Preparing Future Mathematics Faculty
Schedule and Events
1999-2000 Schedule
Unless otherwise specified, the PFMF classes will take place in GWC 604. Joint sessions with the Graduate College PFF will be in Nursing 004. Readings for an assigned date should be read by that date; additional readings may be assigned.
27 August, 11:00 a.m.-1:00p.m./Introductory Meeting. Introduction of participants and project. Report on previous PFF activities. GWC 604.
MODULE 1: Exploratory Phase
10 September, 2-5:00p.m. /Overview of Faculty Roles at the Research I and the Comprehensive University, at the Liberal Arts College, and at the Community College. Panel discussion of faculty roles at the Research I and the Comprehensive University, at the Liberal Arts College, and the Community College. Readings: An Institutional Overview of Higher Education, PFF Occasional Paper Series; "Balancing Roles as Teacher, Student, and Person," Sharon Hollenback and Milene Morfei in University Teaching; "An Essay on the Christian Mission in Higher Education," Ron Highfield; "Colleges That Emphasize Research and Teaching: Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?", Alexander W. Astin and Mitchell J. Chang; and "Small Colleges Lure Professors Tired of 'Publish or Perish,'" Alan Bunce. Joint session with Graduate College PFF - NUR 004.
*22 September, 5:30-7:30p.m./Fall Reception at the University Club.
24 September, 1-5:30p.m./Visit to Scottsdale Community College.
Readings: Faculty Roles at a Community College, PFF Occasional Paper, Margaret Johnson.
1 October, 1-5:30p.m./Visit to ASU West. Seminar Meeting at ASU-West. Vans depart from drive in front of Student Services Building, across from Grady Gammage. Depart 1:00p.m. sharp; return 5:30p.m. Readings: Faculty Roles at a Comprehensive University, PFF Occasional Paper, David E. Schwalm, ed.; The State College Teaching Environment, PFF Occasional Paper, Thomas Aceto.
8 October, 1-5:30p.m./Visit to Grand Canyon University. Seminar Meeting at Grand Canyon University. Vans depart from drive in front of Student Services Building, across from Grady Gammage. Depart 1:00p.m. sharp; return 5:30p.m. Readings: Faculty Roles at a Private Church-Related Institution, PFF Occasional Paper, James Helfers, ed. Suggested Readings: Good Start: A Guidebook for New Faculty in Liberal Arts Colleges, Gerald W. Gibson (available to check out from the PFF Library).
15 October, 2:00-5:00 p.m./SUMS Institute and the Math Science Honors Program. Minority issues for Science and Mathematics in the US. Opportunities for PFMF students to participate in the activities of the SUMS Institute, Joaquin Bustoz.
22 October, 2:00-5:00 p.m./Job Search Part I: Planning Ahead
Start early - begin to collect items for a successful application, including an impressive cv. Identify still missing items (workshops to attend, contacts to make, projects to complete and manuscripts to submit, etc.). Study the market, identify different career paths and tailor materials and activities still to be undertaken for prospective employers. Brainstorm items for content and presentation of teaching and research statements. Reading: "The Academic Job Search in Mathematics" by T. Rishel (Cornell), published by AMS Mathematical Sciences Employment Register. The booklet is available electronically at: http://www.ams.org/employment/. (Matthias Kawski)
29 October, 2-5:00 p.m./Faculty Role at ASU Math Department. Panel discussion with Rosie Renaut (Chair), a member of the Personnel Committee and a recent hire in the Department. Preview of Professional Master's Degree Workshop.
4-6 November, Professional Master's Degree Workshop. See published program.
12 November, 2-5:00p.m./Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom.
Optional Session - see attached listing.
3 December, 2-4:30p.m./Grant Writing Workshop I. Funding opportunities on the local, private and federal level. Students will initiate a proposal that will be reviewed by the group in the spring semester and will eventually be submitted.
9 December, 2-5:00p.m./Job Search Part II. Presentation and critique of curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, timetables, and findings about possible employers. Discussion with former members of search committees from the ASU math department and from a community college. (Matthias Kawski).
MODULE 2: Participatory Phase
Spring Workshops:
*Grant Writing II
*Women & Minorities
*Navajo Community College
*Guest Speaker
13-17 March/Spring Break.
17 April, 2-4:00p.m./Capstone Fair (Arizona Room, Memorial Union). Presentations of mentoring experiences at the community colleges, Grand Canyon University, ASU-West, ASU-East, and ASU-Main by the second-year PFF participants. This fair provides a concrete presentation of the nuts and bolts of the mentoring experiences with suggestions, tips, and setbacks. First-year PFF participants must attend and write a journal entry on the presentation that they (1) found the most meaningful for their experience and (2) the most informative. First-year fellows are urged to come with their ASU doctoral mentors.
4 May, 5:30-7:30p.m./Graduation Reception at the University Club