Browsing by Author "Grove, Kathy"

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    Faculty perceptions of multicultural teaching in a large urban university
    (2012-06) Bigatti, Silvia M.; Gibau, Gina Sanchez; Boys, Stephanie; Grove, Kathy; Ashburn-Nardo, Leslie; Khaja, Khadija; Springer, Jennifer Thorington
    As college graduates face an increasingly globalized world, it is imperative to consider issues of multicultural instruction in higher education. This study presents qualitative and quantitative findings from a survey of faculty at a large, urban, midwestern university regarding perceptions of multicultural teaching. Faculty were asked how they define multicultural teaching, how they engage in multicultural teaching, what they perceive to be the benefits of multicultural teaching, and what barriers to implementing multicultural teaching they experience. Results indicate faculty members most frequently define multicultural teaching as using diverse teaching pedagogies and materials. In line with their definitions, faculty also report engaging in multicultural teaching through use of inclusive course materials. Faculty identified positive learning outcomes for all students as a primary benefit to engaging in multicultural teaching. The primary barrier reported by faculty is an anticipated resistance from students. Variations in responses based on academic discipline and rank of faculty member are discussed.
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    Faculty Talent Development Effort: Mentoring Academy
    (Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor, IUPUI., 2014-04-24) Williamson, Gail; Lavitt, Melissa; Welch, Julie; Grove, Kathy; Lees, N. Douglas; Upton, Thomas; Carpenter, Janet
    IUPUI’s Strategic Plan, “Our Commitment to Indiana and Beyond,” places faculty and staff talent development among its highest priorities. The goal is to position IUPUI as an “employer of choice” through a number of actions, including improved workplace culture and communication and more robust developmental opportunities across all categories of faculty and staff. Based on feedback received during the strategic planning process, the completed implementation plan will articulate career paths for staff and faculty, identify and inventory a variety of campus resources, and provide relevant professional development opportunities. In addition, policies and procedures will be created to foster work/life balance and flexibility for IUPUI’s entire workforce. In order for IUPUI to reach the level of excellence expected in the plan, we must be assured that our investment in faculty will lead to greater success and productivity. The Mentoring Academy goals and objectives outlined below provide a means to engage faculty within each school and create a pathway for achievement of successful mentoring.