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Oftentimes, our research questions seek to explore differences occurring between a number of groups. Different types of analyses are better equipped to address such inquiries, depending on the number of groups being compared and the nature of our study’s design (i.e., within- and/or between-subjects). Come join us at this workshop for a refresher on, or introduction to, commonly used statistical tests specific to group comparisons, with a focus on t-tests and ANOVAs.

The Office of Diversity is excited to announce the revitalization of the Appalachian Advocates program! Appalachian Advocates is a program designed to equip, expand and make visible the network of resources and support available to members of underrepresented groups within the App State and greater Boone communities. Appalachian Advocates are members of the App State community with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, experiences and knowledge. Their dedication to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) promotes a culture of belonging on our campuses that values all members of our university community.

This revitalization includes a Fall Orientation & Welcome, hosted on Sept. 29th, 12-2PM. Register for the Fall Orientation & Welcome through this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYUG0KrVGH7hGveAZMMjjpaNoD1CuZAg-I42meIm08VNi6bA/viewform?usp=sf_link We will offer a catered lunch, as well as a workshop by Ellen Bunn & Maranda Maxey of the Office of Access & Equity: Disability Resources!

Schedule: 12:00-12:30PM | Lunch & Networking

12:30-1:00PM | Introduction by the Office of Diversity

1:00-2:00PM | Facilitated Training by the Office of Access and Equity: Disability Resources: "Disability & Ableism"

To be an Appalachian Advocate, be sure to register using the link on the website: https://diversity.appstate.edu/resources/advocates/

Leadership is an opportunity, and one that can be found in any position. The leadership skills we intentionally hone, regardless of title and role on campus, can help us prepare for our next career step. Join us as we examine how we can leverage leading from where we are. We will hear from administrators, faculty, and staff that are maximizing their position to make meaningful contributions as leaders on campus. We encourage you to bring a friend to this session, and come prepared to discuss how we can all make a difference, regardless of where we are.

The Arts & Humanities Grant Writing Group will meet regularly via Zoom to create a community of grant writers who are motivated to complete their grant proposals with dedicated writing time, the option of peer review, and guidance from Grants Resources & Services staff. The virtual sessions are hosted by the Office of Research's Proposal Development Specialist.

We will begin each session by setting our goals and discussing needed support. We will then move into breakout rooms for uninterrupted writing time and later reconvene to share updates on our progress.

This workshop will introduce users to Banner Self-Service, Web-Focus Dashboards, and E-print. The main topics covered will include how to access your funds, fund reconciliations, and online budget queries and transfers. The workshop is primarily designed for new departmental administrative staff and includes hands-on instruction and demonstrations.

This workshop is required for App State users who will be working in the Scala Content Management System (CMS) and managing one or more Scala screens. It must be completed before access to Scala CMS will be granted.

This workshop introduces users to the Scala Content Management System (CMS) at Appalachian. Also appropriate for anyone wanting a refresher.

This beginner level messaging course will introduce Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and Chat to the end user so that they are proficient using these tools. We will cover all of the prominent buttons and important settings to make their initial interaction with the messaging apps a positive experience.

This course is designed as initial training or annual retraining to meet the requirements of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.

This course will provide an overview of bloodborne pathogens diseases and their symptoms, how they are transmitted, exposure prevention and response.

Introduction to and practice of the Wim Hof breathing method (30min to 45min). There will be a short description of benefits from the Wim Hof Method of breathwork and meditation.

Following breathwork will be a 10 to 15 min. silent meditation.

Facilitated by Matthew Cooper, Counseling for Faculty and Staff

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Led by Appalachian Student Ambassadors, a select group of student leaders, who give personalized tours of Appalachian's campus to VIP alum, prospective students, and staff. Please join us for this event to hear from passionate students about what they love most about App State.

Please contact Dalton Akos at akosde@appstate.edu if you have any accessibility concerns and we will be happy to accommodate.

DegreeWorks has a new look! This short workshop will give you an overview of the upgrade, and we will help you find common functions that may now be in a different location. We will also reserve time for Q&A.

Mandatory Reporters: All employees are responsible for reporting any information which may indicate the occurrence of Prohibited Conduct (discrimination, harassment, retaliation) as defined in Policy 110 Discrimination and Harassment based on protected status (age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or veteran status to Equal Opportunity.

A Faculty Transfer Mentor is a faculty or staff member interested in developing supportive, academic relationships with prospective and new Appalachian transfer students. Mentors, ideally in the student's area of study, will provide help in understanding the curriculum and the student's remaining required coursework as well as provide guidance, support, and referral to resources that will benefit new students in a new environment. Mentors have the ability to influence, encourage, and guide transfer students to enhance their academic success. During the training participants will learn about the characteristics and needs of transfer students, the transfer student population at Appalachian, and what you can do to support transfer students and to be a successful transfer mentor.

App State faculty members are invited to be a part of the fall cohort of service-learning faculty fellows. Participation in the cohort means attending workshops for two days followed by a syllabus-development luncheon. We'll spend the time focused on discussing the foundations of civic engagement, syllabus design, service-learning course objectives, appropriate reflections/writing assignments for service-learning classes, nuts-and-bolts of community involvement and the role of civic engagement in tenure and promotion. Participants receive a small stipend for attending all sessions. An additional stipend is available for fellows who present on civic engagement or their experience utilizing service-learning at a conference. Space is limited.

The Fall cohort meets Wednesday, October 4rd and Friday October 6th from 8:30AM-3:00PM with a syllabus luncheon from noon-1:00 on Wednesday, October 18th.

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Join us for this exciting campus connection event to learn about the Fermentation Sciences program, community outreach activities, Pilot Plant for students, and ASCF Service Lab.

LOCATION INFORMATION - If you're facing the main entrance to the building where you would access the student housing, follow the building around to the right and you'll see signs for Fermentation Sciences. Once you see the small parking lot and loading area, you've found it. You'll see the large Fermentation Sciences sign above the portico where the forklift is parked. Come in through those double doors.

Are you curious about flipping your course to make more time for the things that matter? Come take part in this 3-part series on flipped learning!

In Part 1 (separate registration), we will learn about the basics of and research behind flipped learning and discuss how it might fit with your values and context. If you attended the workshop "Flipping Your Course: Making Time for What Really Matters" last year, you can skip this session and go straight to Part 2.

In Part 2, we will take the time to put into practice what we learned in Part 1, exploring some of the technology and strategies we can use to flip our courses. Participants should attend Part 1 of this series before attending this session.

In Part 3 (separate registration), participants will be asked to provide an example of flipped instruction and we will discuss the affordances that this method of instruction allows and the pitfalls that we might run into in the process. Participants should attend Parts 1 and 2 of this series before attending this session.

Explore basics of Chat GPT. Create images, custom fonts from text using generative AI.

Want to start a human subjects research project, but feel overwhelmed by the prospect of the IRB process? In this one-hour workshop, we break down the IRB process into digestible bites so you can navigate it with confidence. We will help you understand when IRB approval or exemption is required, how to apply for review, what the review process looks like, and where you can find additional guidance. This workshop will provide information for those who are new to the IRB protocol submission process and refresher information for those with established IRB protocols.

Have you been meaning to update your faculty website? Have you been wanting to explore Google Sites but haven't had the time? Would you like a website for your courses or research? Come to this workshop and get started on building your own Google Site. Bring the following to get started: Your Laptop A headshot (to get a university headshot, visit https://uc.appstate.edu/brand-identity-guide/photography), CV, brief bio, published research lists/links, course list, syllabi, and any other related photography or images.

Learn the High Impact Practices (HIPs) based on evidence of significant educational benefits for students who participate in them– including and especially those from demographic groups historically underserved by higher education (AAC&U website). Consider HIPs such as capstone assessments, portfolios, undergraduate research, portfolios, and collaborative projects for your courses and/or programs.

You are invited to join Ted Mouw, Faculty Co-Director at Triangle Research Data Center (TDRC) branch at the Carolina Population Center at UNC-Chapel Hill for an information session about the facility. This session will provide information on this secure computing facility and how App State qualified faculty and students can access and conduct statistical analysis of non-public microdata collected by the Census Bureau and other government agencies. Restricted data comes from Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Crime Victimization Survey, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, National Center for Health Statistics, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, and others.

Large face to face courses pose unique challenges for instructors. This workshop will focus on strategies for designing meaningful learning experiences, building community, and supporting students when your course size is well above the norm. Hear from fellow instructors about how they are successfully balancing these challenges. Our CETLSS instructional designers will also provide you with research-supported strategies and help you make a plan to apply them to your practice.

Any App State user can create and share appropriate university-wide messages with campus. Having a Scala system is not required.

This workshop introduces participants to the guidelines for creating and sharing digital slides at App State, including communications planning, slide design standards, and side sharing and distribution.

This workshop is appropriate for anyone who wants to create digital slides for distribution to campus.

Discover the new features of Adobe Express. Explore the image library, Image generation using AI and using templates.

Interested in integrating service-learning or community-based research into a new or existing class? This workshop will serve as an introduction to curricular-based service-learning for faculty who have been considering adding a service component to their classes. Service-learning has been shown to improve student learning in a number of areas. We’ll cover the basics of service-learning syllabus design and discuss resources available through the office of academic civic engagement. Faculty in all disciplines are welcome.

2:00-3:30 on Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Learn how to find funding opportunities for your research and creative endeavors in this workshop. We will discuss: -How to best utilize funding databases and search tools -How to identify relevant sponsors and funding programs -Preparation prior to writing your grant proposal

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Join us for a tour of Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences and learn about the innovative labs and classrooms as well as the clinical services and faculty/staff supports offered in this building! We'll meet at the Welcome Desk in the Lobby / Atrium area. Anyone with a faculty/staff parking permit can park in the Levine Hall lot.

What is intersectionality and how does it help us understand different experiences and perspectives, including at App State? In this webinar, hosted by Identiversity, we’ll explore the different dimensions of identity and learn how an intersectional lens can raise awareness and help us create more inclusive environments for all— including our LGBTQ+ community members.

More about the Let's Get Started Series: Let’s Get Started is a series of interactive workshops designed to introduce students, faculty, and staff to key concepts in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Through these sessions, we engage in discussion, activities, and reflection to help us understand how and why DEI is integral to our campus culture. We also discuss– and practice, effective strategies to implement knowledge developed through this series. Participants can expect to walk away from this series with concrete knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate DEI into their daily lives at App State and beyond.

Let’s Get Started features 3 home-grown sessions, facilitated by Office of Diversity staff members, and 2 sessions facilitated by Identiversity. To get the most out of this series, we recommend participating in all of the sessions, ideally in order.

Unconscious bias permeates many aspects of our lives, and yet by its very nature as an ‘unconscious’ phenomenon, it is difficult to identify, understand, or challenge. This session provides an opportunity for participants to understand what unconscious bias is, how to identify it, and how to intervene when it happens.

More about the Let's Get Started Series: Let’s Get Started is a series of interactive workshops designed to introduce students, faculty, and staff to key concepts in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Through these sessions, we engage in discussion, activities, and reflection to help us understand how and why DEI is integral to our campus culture. We also discuss– and practice, effective strategies to implement knowledge developed through this series. Participants can expect to walk away from this series with concrete knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate DEI into their daily lives at App State and beyond.

Let’s Get Started features 3 home-grown sessions, facilitated by Office of Diversity staff members, and 2 sessions facilitated by Identiversity. To get the most out of this series, we recommend participating in all of the sessions, ideally in order.

Microaggressions occur all around us - and yet, they often go unnoticed and unaddressed. In this session, we will discuss what microaggressions are, how they may look different depending on the context, and how we can interrupt and intervene, whether we are on the receiving or enacting end of the microaggression.

More about the Let's Get Started Series: Let’s Get Started is a series of interactive workshops designed to introduce students, faculty, and staff to key concepts in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Through these sessions, we engage in discussion, activities, and reflection to help us understand how and why DEI is integral to our campus culture. We also discuss– and practice, effective strategies to implement knowledge developed through this series. Participants can expect to walk away from this series with concrete knowledge, skills, and strategies to integrate DEI into their daily lives at App State and beyond.

Let’s Get Started features 3 home-grown sessions, facilitated by Office of Diversity staff members, and 2 sessions facilitated by Identiversity. To get the most out of this series, we recommend participating in all of the sessions, ideally in order.

LinkedIn Learning provides access to thousands of high quality professional development courses and videos that cover the latest software, creative, and business skills to help you acquire new skills and advance your career. LinkedIn Learning is offered to ALL faculty and staff at no cost!

Join us for a monthly discussion on a wide-range of topics that YOU choose!

*** Click the blue "Register" button on the right for a link to the training video we will discuss. Please watch the video in its entirety prior to meeting. ***

Activate your LinkedIn Learning Account by copying/pasting this link into your browser: https://its.appstate.edu/office-cio/leadership-departments/central-it/academic-technologies/linkedin-learning

Local Issue Coffee Hours are an opportunity for faculty and nonprofit community partners to come together in a relaxed environment to consider future collaborations. Topics are typically focused on a single issue such as affordable housing, environmental service, nutrition needs among area youth, etc. The agenda is light and the mood is informal but the hope is that, as smart people gather in the same room, they'll form new ideas and productive partnerships. Faculty can find ways to connect their students to local needs via service-learning and nonprofit leaders can offer themselves as a resource to faculty. A light breakfast is served.

This Local Issues Coffee Hour will bring together faculty and nonprofit leaders interested in the needs of elderly residents of the High Country.

Thursday, October 5th from 8:30-9:30

Local Issue Coffee Hours are an opportunity for faculty and nonprofit community partners to come together in a relaxed environment to consider future collaborations. Topics are typically focused on a single issue such as affordable housing, the needs of the elderly, nutrition needs among area youth, etc. The agenda is light and the mood is informal but the hope is that, as smart people gather in the same room, they'll form new ideas and productive partnerships. Faculty can find ways to connect their students to local needs via service-learning and nonprofit leaders can offer themselves as a resource to faculty. A light breakfast is served.

This Local Issues Coffee Hour is for faculty and nonprofit leaders interested or involved in student fundraising activities for various local and international causes. How can App State faculty and community partners best assist our students to engage in philanthropy and fundraising to support important issues?

Wednesday, October 18th, 8:30AM-10:00AM

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

All App State alumni are automatically part of the Alumni Association! Come learn about the programs and support we provide for our nearly 145,000 alumni.

Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA) is a course designed for individuals interested in learning how to properly support those showing early or worsening signs of a mental health challenge. MHFA training covers anxiety disorders, depression, panic attacks, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.

CETLSS will be offering sessions in person as well as virtually throughout 2023. Do you have a group of 5+? Does your group want to attend a session together instead of individually? Go to the CETLSS Website, Workshops & Programs, and Mental Health First Aid to complete our MHFA Group Registration form, and we will be in contact with you to schedule a session! We are happy to come to your department or host a group training within the CETLSS suite.

*Breaks will be offered during all sessions *Each session will offer a 1-hour lunch break

Join us for an introduction to the office of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management (EHS&EM). All new employees on campus are required to take this course in support of App State's commitment to campus safety and security. During this session, we'll cover the basics of safety and emergency management on campus and indicate areas where specific position types may have extra responsibilities.

This series of meet-ups is designed to connect our new faculty researchers with the Office of Research through a brief orienation session and to facilitate connection with each other by sharing their research interests and goals. Join to learn how the Office of Research can support you and to say hello to others who are new to Appalachian State. **Please Note: There is no need to register for this session if you have also scheduled a one-on-one New Faculty Researcher meeting with Grants Resources & Services. Please avoid registering for both due to the overlap in content.

The University of North Carolina Phased Retirement Program provides full-time tenured faculty with an opportunity to make a transition to retirement through half-time service. This workshop will address all aspects of the process so that faculty can make informed decisions about their retirement options.

Faculty should come prepared with questions, and the facilitators will help provide the answers!

For those who would like to join virtually:

https://appstate.zoom.us/j/5321049972 Meeting ID: 532 104 9972

Facilitators:

• Cindy McGuire, Human Resources
• Talana Bell, Academic Affairs

This hands-on workshop will provide in-depth training on the Pivot funding opportunity database to assist faculty and staff in the search for their own grant funding. This training session will help new users of the Pivot funding database set up an account, claim or create a profile, design a targeted search, and explore additional features of the funding database.

Join us to learn more about the State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC). Lunch will be provided by SEANC.

The following sessions will allow our community members to share thoughts about the Academic Strategic Plan in general, as well as ideas for specific academic programs that will distinguish App State in the years ahead. While each of the sessions has a designated topic, all of the sessions are intentionally transdisciplinary. Community members are welcome to attend any of the sessions that fit their schedules to share specific thoughts on the designated topic or broader perspectives on future academic programs.

Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 1:30-3 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union #415 Rough Ridge (Business, Innovation, Social Sciences)

Monday, Oct. 2 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in IG Greer #224 (Transdisciplinary Research, Experiential Learning)

Monday, Oct. 2 from 11:15-12:45 p.m. in IG Greer #224 (STEM, Technology, Sustainability)

Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in Reich College of Education #127 (Education, Leadership)

Thursday, Oct. 26 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in Plemmons Student Union #415 Rough Ridge (The Arts, Business, Wellness)

Thursday, Oct. 26 from 10:45-12:15 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union #415 Rough Ridge (Humanities, Libraries, Technology)

Friday, October 27 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Leon Levine #231 (Health Sciences)

Friday, October 27 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Leon Levine #233 (Health Professions)

Monday, Oct. 30 from 11:00-12:30 p.m. in Reich College of Education #127 (Transdisciplinary Teaching)

Monday, Nov. 6 from 11:00-12:30 p.m. in Room 1158 on the Hickory campus (Future Academic Programming - Boone/Hickory)

Even if you've designed your course using evidence-based strategies for maximum engagement, some students will disengage. In this session, we'll share approaches for responding to struggling students, ranging from App State's various support mechanisms down to specific, personalized supports you can offer in your classes.

(This workshop is a part of the Fall 2023 Student Engagement Series. You need not attend all workshops in the series, although you are certainly welcome to! Other options include: Starting Strong: Planning for a Great First Day of Class and Class Activities for Student Engagement).

This workshop will help employees navigate the Employee Dashboard most effectively. The main topics covered will be time/leave entry, timesheet and leave approvals, earn codes most often used, comp time (how it is earned, used, paid out and the policy on when it has to be used before Vacation), leave offsetting, and where to find pay stubs. The workshop is open to any employees wishing to expand their knowledge of how to submit time more accurately and navigate the employee dashboard system and also supervisors who wish to expand their knowledge on all of the same plus learn how to approve timesheets and leave reports for their employees.

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

University Sustainability offers many wonderful programs and services to the campus community such as the Free Store, Food Pantry, Campus Gardens, and many sustainable energy initiatives. Join us for this event to learn How You Can Get Involved.

This session will workshop a University Research Council Grant proposal draft. Please come with a draft of your proposal narrative, budget and attachments (if you have any). This workshop will not provide an overview of the guidelines and expectations of the program, but instead it will serve as a facilitated opportunity to improve a draft proposal ready for submission or resubmission.

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Please join us for this exciting campus connection at University Recreation (UREC). University Recreation's (UREC) mission is to facilitate an inclusive environment where recreation and wellness opportunities transform, engage, and care for the App State community to enhance student learning and development. This event features a tour of the Student Recreation Center, overview of each facility (Quinn Rec Center, Mt. Mitchell, Bike App, Camp Broadstone and State Farm fields), membership information, and overview of programs and services (aquatics, fitness, sports, and outdoor programs).

Have you ever considered taking college courses or seeking a degree, but don't know where to start? Join us for an information session to learn about the application, registration, and tuition waiver process from start to finish. Representatives from Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions, Transfer Admissions and Engagement, Office of the Registrar, and Human Resources will be available to answer your questions.

Join us to learn more about writing effective emails: how to be clearly understood, how to make sure you get a response, and common pitfalls to avoid. Watch this LinkedIn Learning video prior to attending. Copy and post the link below in you search browser:

https://www.linkedin.com/learning/writing-emails-people-want-to-read/email-is-here-to-stay?u=134004193