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Been taking pink drink for two wks now. Not much weight loss--IF ANY! Is that typical? I'm eating much much less and I have cut out beer (all alcohol) . Maybe inches?
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The appointment of superstar Shahrukh Khan as West Bengal's brand ambassador will boost tourism but infrastructure would be needed to meet the rush of tourists.
"Appointing Shah Rukh Khan will help boost tourism in the same way Gujarat has benefited by appointing Amitabh Bachchan as their brand ambassador," said Nikhil Ganju, country manager, TripAdvisor India.
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Sorry for the language, but damn Just saw this little blurb about "The Pentagon" lifting restrictions about taking pictures of our deceased service men and women "if the families of casualties agree." Like they'll be asked Like they'd agree if they were Like my current CinC keeps promises? Note to Obama; first damn time you let HuffPo or anyone else use pics of my KIA | Read More »


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Turkish Airlines to offer new flights to the city of Accra in Ghana from Istanbul…
The first flight will leave Istanbul on July 15th, 2010 at 02:15 pm Turkish time arrive in Accra at 08:35 pm local time…
Turkish Airlines' customers will continue having more opportunities to experience the various cultures when the airline begins services to the city of Accra in Ghana. Flights to Accra are set to begin on this Thursday, July 15th and the airline will be providing the service 4 times per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in both directions.
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Area roundup: WVU women notch Big 12 win at Kansas
The West Virginia women's basketball team used a 16-0 run and 23 offensive rebounds down the final stretch to record its first Big 12 Conference win at Kansas, 65-55 Thursday at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan.
With 13:50 in the game, the Mountaineers (12-1, 1-0 Big 12) had a 41-40 lead, but a Natalie Knight three sparked a 6-0 run and gave KU its largest lead of the game, 46-41, with 11:45 remaining.
Four consecutive points from junior guard Linda Stepney, followed by a go-ahead bucket from senior guard Christal Caldwell put WVU back in control, and sparked a 16-0 run down to the 3:45 mark for an 11-point lead, 57-46. A Keyla Morgan 3 brought KU within eight points twice until the final buzzer.
WVU capitalized on its 47-28 rebounding edge with 20 second-chance points. KU only pulled down seven offensive boards, putting back just one bucket for two points. Senior center Asya Bussie led the Mountaineers' rebounding efforts with 10 boards, including six on the offensive end.
Caldwell led WVU in scoring with 14 points and added seven rebounds. Bussie added 13 points to her rebounding total for the 11th double-double of her career. Senior guard Taylor Palmer led all players off the bench with 11 points.
The Jayhawks were led in scoring by Knight with a game-leading 15 points, followed by Asia Boyd with 12 and Chelsea Gardner with 10 points. Boyd also led on the boards with six rebounds.
The Mountaineers were one of 72 teams to earn the award, which is presented to teams that receive no red cards and a maximum of 10 yellow cards.
CONCORD BASEBALL: Concord University baseball will host offensive, defensive and pitching clinics Jan. 12, at Anderson Field.
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The clinics are $75 each or both clinics for $100. Both clinics are designed for athletes ages 13 and up. To register, visit the Concord University Baseball Camp website at www.collegebaseballcamps.com/culions.
TABLE TENNIS: The Harry Sands Teams Table Tennis Tournament will be held at the Charleston Recreation Center Jan. 25.
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PREP BASKETBALL: Tickets for the South Charleston vs. George Washington boys basketball game will be on sale today at South Charleston High School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All tickets at the gate for 12 years old and above will be $6.
PREP SWIMMING: HYCAT will host the 2014 January High School Invitational Swim Meet on Saturday at the University of Charleston's natatorium.
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| 8 June 2012 | Issue 570
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Can sat navs reduce drivers' performance?
New findings from academics at Lancaster University and Royal Holloway, University of London reveal using satellite navigation systems can reduce drivers' performance behind the wheel. The academics carried out a series of experiments where volunteers were set tasks by a computer which mimicked the instructions given by a sat nav. Their results showed that when people were following complicated sat nav instructions they tended to drive faster, with more steering variations, as well as being less likely to notice pedestrians who might be stepping out. Full story.
Senate Effectiveness review
As part of good governance, the University is reviewing the effectiveness of the Senate. A working group, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and with representatives from LUSU, the Colleges and each of the Faculties has met on three occasions to discuss how to make the Senate a more effective body in fulfilling its purpose for Lancaster. A consultation document which sets out a series of proposals, as well as posing a number of questions, is available here. This will be formally discussed in a number of fora, but submissions with comments, suggestions and questions are welcome from all members of the University. You are invited to consider the document, discuss it with your peers, and send your submissions, either individually or on behalf of a group, to John Dickinson in the Secretariat. All submissions must be received by 22 June 2012.
Diamond Jubilee celebrations on campus
Over 200 staff and students attended a Diamond Jubilee afternoon tea party in Alexandra Square last Friday. Lancaster University's catering team created a dining table nearly the length of the square and served afternoon tea for all. The weather held out, with even a little sunshine while staff and students of all nationalities joined in the celebration with live music from local band Quay Change, Union Jack flags, hats and bunting. Hundreds of pounds was raised from the ticket sales, raffle and donations. All proceeds have gone to St John's Hospice, we are currently awaiting the final total. Thank you to everyone that attended.
The Pre-School Centre also celebrated on Thursday 31 May, with a 'street party' lunch in the corridors. All the children and staff wore red, white and blue and the centre was decorated with a life size picture of the Queen on her throne made by the children and staff. Each of the rooms offered craft and dance activities for the children to join in with and every child was presented with a Jubilee medal or spoon. All staff, children and parents made a tremendous effort to ensure the whole day was a huge success
Reading with Sir Andrew Motion: Poetry archive live
There will be a free public event on Wednesday 13 June, featuring Sir Andrew Motion, Jean Sprackland and Daljit Nagra, starting at 5pm until 6.30pm in the Storey Institute on Meeting House Lane, Lancaster. The event will follow an afternoon symposium for teachers and students interested in how poetry is taught in the classroom.
All students and staff are warmly welcomed. This event is supported by the Lancaster University Fass-Enterprise Centre.
'We were here' - Lancaster University Fine Art Degree Show 2012
The LICA degree show will run from 19 – 27 June at Lancaster University in the Peter Scott Gallery. There will be a private viewing on the evening of Tuesday 19 June. Download LICA Degree Show 2012 Catalogue.
Professor Colin Ockleford of Lancaster Medical School has been invited by the Home Secretary, The Rt. Hon. Theresa May M.P. to become an expert scientific member of the Poisons Board. His role will be to review the official Poisons List maintained by the Home Office.
The Centre of Employability, Enterprise and Careers (CEEC) are saying goodbye to three valued colleagues and friends. Helen Bell and Margaret Lancaster – both long standing members of the University community, are leaving to spend more time with friends and family and Dr Wendy Broad is leaving to take up a new position in Exeter University as Head of Researcher Development. CEEC colleagues are celebrating their time here at Lancaster with a light drinks and snacks reception in Bowland Main B81 (above the Learning Zone) at 2:30pm on 20th June and would welcome other colleagues to join us in saying our goodbyes. In order to arrange catering please can you email firstname.lastname@example.com by 18 June to confirm your attendance.
Liam McGenity, a second year BBA Management student, who is currently studying abroad at Montana State University in the USA, won the competition with his entry - "Hiking the Grand Tetons, Wyoming, in my first month of arrival at Montana". The competition attracted over twenty top-quality entries from students studying abroad both at Lancaster University and overseas at Lancaster's partner universities. The entries were on display in the LUMS Hub for over a month, with staff and students from across the university invited to cast their votes. Liam was the eventual winner of a close contest and has been given a Ł50 Amazon gift voucher for first prize. The LUMS International Office would like to thank all those who entered the competition and to staff and students across the University for taking the time to vote. To see Liam's winning entry, please see here.
Lancaster in the news
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Dr Pragya Agarwal (FASS) explained findings of new research about Sat Navs on BBC Breakfast TV, Radio Five Live, the Telegraph and other national and international media this week.
Research Professional funding opportunities database
Research Professional is a research funding database and a publisher of news and information for the international research community. It provides comprehensive listings of funding opportunities and sponsors across all disciplines and expertise and in-depth news coverage of research policy and politics.
The Research Professional database can be searched through the University subscription from a campus PC or via VPN. Personal user accounts can be set up so that searches can be saved and email alerts established.
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Live training broadcasts
Once a month Research Professional runs a 60 minute online training broadcast to introduce users to the basics of creating and configuring their personal accounts as well as introducing them to the features of the platform. These sessions are open to anyone at a subscribing institution. Attendees can view the session from their own computer, and will be able to ask questions via text chat. To register for a session, an attendee just needs to follow the link (given below) for their desired date.
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2011 Careers in Research Online Survey (CROS) Open Forum
An invitation to all researchers, research managers, development professionals and senior staff includes:
- Presentation of CROS results for Lancaster
- Open discussion session with Pro Vice Chancellor (Research) and other senior staff
- Update on University policy and practice regarding the implementation of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.
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Re-location for The Base
The Base has temporarily relocated to the west wing of Bowland Main (adjacent to the Learning Zone) to enable its original location (ground floor of University House, adjacent to Alexandra Square) to be remodelled. Work will begin on Monday 11 June and the project will be completed during September 2012. If you have any queries about The Base, please contact Jess Walmsley (SBS Base Co-ordinator). If you have any queries about the remodelling project please contact the Facilities Project Manager Anna Cockman via the Facilities helpdesk 93333.
Alexandra Square lighting work
Over the next few weeks contractors William Pye will be carrying out remedial works to the lighting in the paving in Alexandra Square. Areas will be blocked off but access will be maintained at all times. Facilities apologise for any noise/inconvenience this may cause you. If you have any queries please contact the Facilities helpdesk 93333.
Crown Green Bowling Club
Test your bowling skills in a FREE taster session for staff and students. Lancaster University's Crown Green Bowling Club will be holding two free sessions on Saturday 23 June, 1pm – 2pm and 2pm – 3pm, on the Sports Centre green (at the rear of the Sports Centre behind the barn). Each session is limited to a maximum of 10 people.
If you would like to take part, bookings can be made at the Sports Centre Reception by calling 01524 510600, or email firstname.lastname@example.com by Tuesday 12 June.
Summer tennis course
Are you a tennis novice, but would like to learn how to play? This summer Lancaster University Sports Centre will be running a beginners tennis course for over 16s. Learn key skills with excellent coaching amongst fellow learners for only Ł25.00 for a 5 week course. The course will run every Thursday from 5 July – 9 August (excluding Thursday 26 July), 6-7pm, on the Sports Centre tennis courts. Spaces are limited to a maximum of 8 people so if you'd like to take part book now by calling 01524 510600 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Payment in full is required on booking. If you require any further information please visit the Sports Centre website.
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Roadworks on Hazelrigg Lane
Askam Construction has completed the roadworks along Hazelrigg Lane from Chapel Lane to the motorway bridge. The road is now fully open.
Training and courses
Staff IT training
Upcoming free IT training sessions run by ISS, in the Library Training suites. If you would like to attend any IT Training sessions please book online.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook Hourly Sessions – follow the link for details
- Data Protection and Freedom of Information – Drop-In Sessions: C29, University House
Monday 11 June, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Tuesday 12 June, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Friday 22 June, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
- Introduction to Moodle – Tuesday 12 June, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
- Information Security – Monday 11 June & Tuesday 12 June, 9.15am – 12.30pm
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Postgraduate conversion event
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Special collections open afternoon
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I know what you're thinking and no, I'm not drunk or on drugs (nothing illegal anyways). I honestly think that we have an outstanding chance to get to the Final Four (by outstanding, I mean in relation to other teams' chances).
Here's why: 4 of our losses came on the road and guess what, there are no road games in the tourney! Our only home loss was a joke and a fluke. I mean Kane was hurt and Ejim was in foul trouble, the refs were terrible, Wiggins and Embiid had their best games of the seasons, Kansas was hitting their peak and played lights out, shooting 51%, did I mention the refs? The only called 13 fouls on KU! Despite that, we still were within a point late!
We can hang with anyone, and I would absolutely hate to have to prepare for our style and athleticism. Also, if there's a big game to be played, I want Fred game-planning and calling the shots. Looking at a lot of the bracketologies, I have realized how well we match up with so many of the 1's and 2's. We also have 2 all-American caliber players that can take over the game at any time and are impossible to game plan for.
I really think that this is our year! I can't wait for March....and April! :)
Go Cyclones!!!
Playing Ohio State in Dayton, Ohio was pretty much a road game...
Put down the vodka kool-aid...
Kobe 24
Embiid may have injury problems come the B12 tournament. He may have been injured playing Riddley.
Let Prohm's Posse Ride: Hallice, Brady, Stu, Lard, Naz, Deonte, Monte, Matt, Simeon, Jordan, and Babb.
I would say we have an outstanding chance to make the sweet 16, depending on who loses and what matchups come our way, i think the elite 8 is a possibility but if we make it to the elite 8 we will have had to go through a #1 seed. We are projected 3-5 seed, that means we will most likely meet a #1 in the sweet 16, (Florida, Arizona, KU, Syracuse) but if they get knocked off which could happen i see us in the elite 8.
Kansas wears Adidas.
Let's start with seeing how they play tomorrow against Tech. We lose that and you opinion probably changes drastically.
Beat Tech.
I wouldn't go as far as saying our only loss at home was a fluke. Sure, we didn't shoot our best. Kane was injured, Ejim, and especially Niang were off. But, the point could be made that Embiid had that much of an influence on those guys in the post. Don't kid yourself, the KU team we lost to is a VERY good team. Monday we looked straight up BAD. Sure it could have been an off night, but unfortunately those aren't permissible in March. At the same time, I think anything is possible. I think this team could turn some heads like it has so far this season. I think it is a good tournament team. But do I think it is likely or predictable that they are in the final four? No. But anything is possible. Just gonna have to wait and see. One thing is for sure. I'm going to enjoy the ride.
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Reason: Repeated myself.
Originally Posted by WhatchaGonnaDo
Playing Ohio State in Dayton, Ohio was pretty much a road game...
Pretty sure playing Michigan state in Ann Arbor was basically a home game.......I stopped reading after "no road games" FWIW.
i hope we are a final four team....but if we got "Hamptoned" again....id have several reasons that have plagued us all year all queued up for why we lost.
Let's be honest. We shot so poorly in Hilton against Kansas because they made it difficult to get a lot of the shots off or altered our shots. We were intimidated by their length.
That being said, we had stretches in our games against KU, where I know we can go toe to toe with them even if we don't match up well with them.
As long as we decide to show up and actually play our game I wouldn't be surprised if we got there.
It could happen with some luck. I'd settle for getting to play the second weekend.
"Just remember, what you choose to do with each day is very important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it" -ET
"I'm trying not to sweat the small stuff in my life, but there is a definite learning curve." -CE
I'm thinking Arby's.
Eyes closed, head first, can't lose.
Originally Posted by 501Clone
Put down the vodka kool-aid...
Remember, "as good of a shot as anybody" still means single-digit to teens percent of a chance. So many teams with glaring weaknesses and playing in the best conference in the nation makes me believe we can beat anyone.
Also, remember what we did to teams from the other big conferences (Big 10 especially).
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DOCUMENTS OF THE GENERAL FACULTYOn behalf of the Faculty Council Executive Committee, Professors Patrick Davis (pharmacy) and Susan Klein (law) submitted the following report in response to the UT System Task Force Report on the Evaluation of Faculty Teaching. The secretary has classified the report as general legislation. The Council will hear the report at its meeting on May 6, 2013. If the report is endorsed by the Council, it will then be transmitted to UT System for consideration.
Sue Alexander Greninger, Secretary
General Faculty and Faculty Council
Posted on the Faculty Council website on May 3, 2013.
UT AUSTIN FACULTY COUNCIL RESPONSE TO THE UT SYSTEM TASK FORCE REPORT* ON THE EVALUATION OF FACULTY TEACHING*"Draft Policies for Evaluating Faculty: Recommendations for Incorporating Student and Peer Reviews in the Faculty Evaluation Process"
The Faculty Council of the University of Texas at Austin appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Task Force draft recommendations, and urges the UT System Chancellor to withhold implementation of these recommendations until such time as it can be amended in light of the concerns that follow, including referencing of relevant research supporting the specific recommendations.Amendment Number One:
- The first mandatory question (of the five) should be modified to read "The instructor clearly defined and explained the objectives and expectations for the overall course (or that faculty member's section of the course)."
Amendment Number Two:
- The "Mandatory Survey Questions" should be expanded from the proposed five to include two additional questions: (1) an overall instructor rating; and (2) an overall course rating. These seven required survey questions would be reported to UT Systems rather than only the proposed five.
Amendment Number Three:
- The average score for each question must be reported separately. UT System should not add the seven scores and divide by 7 to come up with an average, composite score, as there is no mathematical or logical reason to average the scores on these individual questions. These questions assess entirely different elements. If the intent is to arrive at some "overall" score, then the two capstone questions suggested in the previous amendment address exactly this point.
Amendment Number Four
- The use of on-line surveys will remain optional for those faculty who wish to use them in lieu of paper surveys (which would continue to be available). Methods need to be identified by which student written comments can be secured with both on-line and paper surveys in order to provide relevant information beyond the numeric feedback.
- Is there research that supports the Task Force's recommendation that "no single, all-encompassing, overall impression item be included, as it would be overly broad, largely subjective, and thus uninformative?" In fact, a number of important decisions about the quality of teaching rely, in part, on student answers to the overall instructor and course questions. No other question provides a comprehensive student view as to whether the instructor taught effectively or whether the course content was useful. Budget Councils, Department Chairs, and Deans often use the results of these two questions in determining whether a faculty member is in need of help in the classroom, whether a faculty member is improving overall, or whether faculty members are eligible for teaching awards.
- No study is cited to demonstrate that using social media to "continuously evaluate" the professor during the course will not devolve into an anonymous "slam table." Should a faculty member choose to seek such ongoing feedback, there needs to be assurance that availability of these ongoing, unstructured comments be restricted solely to the faculty member and purged at the end of the semester. If research demonstrates that using social media will indeed be beneficial, the selection of an appropriate provider should be vetted based on a system that provides the essential tools specifically for this purpose.
- Greater consideration needs to be given to how student comments can be integrated into the capstone assessments provided by the standardized questions (both paper and electronic surveys). Student comments are frequently the most important communication to faculty clarifying the meaning of numeric responses, and either set of responses alone provides only partial feedback. That said, thorough consideration needs to be given to how students and faculty will be protected from student comments being released under open records requests.
- It is a widespread impression among faculty that response rates are lower with online (electronic) responses than with paper responses. Data is available and should be provided in the Report comparing response rates across different survey methods, and strategies to improve response rates. While the "incentive" process is proposed to incentivize student responses, (early release of grades) the Task Force should cite examples of how this has been implemented and how well it works at other institutions. For example, there is concern that the threat to withhold "early" grades from students who do not complete electronic evaluations in the required timeframe creates a potentially hostile environment, and encourages a thoughtless process of completing the assessments, rather than providing informative feedback. Has this been the experience of other institutions implementing an early completion incentive?
- A number of faculty feel that results from paper evaluations are more reliable since the surveys are completed only by students who actually attend the class. Electronic evaluations, on the other hand, can be completed by students who were not present, may not be interested in the course, and/or have a biased interest in completing the survey. The Task Force should consider methods by which this imbalance can be addressed as part of their recommendations.
- In team-taught courses, it is not uncommon for a faculty member to complete their involvement in the course well before the end of the semester, which is when evaluations are being called for. Doing so puts them at a decided disadvantage of being evaluated after considerable time has passed since their interactions with students in the course. This also forces 'clustering' of multiple evaluations at the end of the semester for all of the faculty involved in the course (further encouraging a thoughtless process of completing the evaluations just to get them done). Thus, the online (electronic) evaluation should be designed so that such faculty can arrange for their assessments during the semester (upon completion of their section) rather than at the end of the course. Likewise, paper surveys should be permitted during the semester upon completion of the faculty member's section.
eCIS Comments from UT Austin Faculty Members
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 12:27 PM
Dear Michael,
I echo Jamie's sentiments (though perhaps without invoking Nuremberg...). And the problem I have with the 5-item questionnaire is that it seems more designed to assess "responsible" teaching (e.g., providing an accurate syllabus, responding to student communications) than high-quality, effective, inspiring teaching. I would also endorse the 2-item questionnaire over the current version of the 5-item one.
Caryn Carlson
Associate Chair
Department of Psychology
On Mon, Apr 15, 2013 at 2:04 PM, James W. Pennebaker <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
Caryn forwarded me the info about the proposed faculty evaluations. I have two very strong feelings about this:
1. Any evaluation system must be fast and brief with as little disruption to the department as possible. The full evaluation system that is being proposed will undermine faculty morale, be a huge drain on faculty time and research productivity, and likely will not lead to any substantial improvement in teaching. The way it currently sounds, this will be like the Nuremberg trials where each faculty member will spend hours worrying about their class to their peers then stand in a witness box afterwards as a verdict is pronounced.
2. As useless as the 5-item questionnaire is, at least it is brief and not too intrusive. How about a 2-item questionnaire with open-ended response: a) overall how good was the class; b) overall how good was the instructor?
Jamie Pennebaker
Chair, Department of Psychology
I'm going to comment with this email list on the draft document for "Policies on Evaluating Faculty", and I have included Faculty Council email so I hope this is ok. I read this document for the first time tonight though clearly my comments are influenced by the earlier task force report.
My highlight of the opening paragraph would include "strengthen performance objectives" and "critical questions which evaluate faculty teaching". I believe that the overall objective of this directive is to assign faculty a grade based entirely on student evaluations. As you can see at the end of the document, the draft is dismissive of peer evaluations and has no interest in their being transmitted to UT System.
The best mechanism to provide "faculty feedback throughout the semester" is *social media* but the Task Force promoted MyEdu which I would judge a clear conflict of interest. Further, the Task Force (apparently) did not broadly survey Texas institutions, including UT campuses, A&M or Rice, but rather picked as their benchmarks University of Maryland and USC which stand behind the Tier One universities in Texas.
Before having "Mandatory Survey Questions", UT System should have drawn feedback from the UT campuses and worked to secure agreement on the "required wording". This should be a matter of consensus rather than a directive from the Chancellor.
I have no idea of the importance of the order of response being "strongest" going from left to right which is just the opposite of our surveys, but I would be interested in what our colleagues in Psychology say on this point. It may be entirely an even choice.
There are five questions here -- on our basic survey we have six questions plus overall evaluations on the instructor and the course. The Task Force felt that the last two questions we are ask are "subjective" and so without content. But all questions of this type are "subjective". Our expanded survey (which my dept uses) includes 17 questions plus the two overall evaluation questions.
There is one question which is identically worded on their "five" and our "six": their #3 "The instructor communicated information effectively." is our #2. Their #1 corresponds roughly to our #1 "Course is well-organized" though our question has broader reach. Their #2 again corresponds roughly to our #7 though we ask broadly that "Instructor well-prepared" Their #4 can be matched against a combination of our #3 and 5 Their #5 corresponds to our #10.
Their comment that "Institutions should consider that longer surveys typically lead to lower response rates and less accurate responses" does not match my experience with my own classes.
I should mention that the one response on my own student surveys in my lower division class that has caused a change was the question #15 "Intellectually stimulating" where the response has caused me to think about how I could improve and refocus the class.
The next paragraphs which emphasize: "Student participation is crucial", "Mandatory completion of course evaluation", and "completion of course evaluation is required" reinforce my earlier thought that bthis proposal is directed at "grading faculty" based entirely on student evaluation. I am strongly opposed, as are all student groups, to coercive methods such as "*priority access to grades*".
Student comments are crucial for teac as opposed hing awards, especially Regent's awards and other high-profile recognition for exceptional teaching. The philosophy expressed in this draft places it weight on *mechanics of teaching *as opposed to inspiring students in the classroom. The bullets at bottom of page 4 are very mechanical.
Peer review is necessary for teaching awards, and required for promotion and post-tenure review. Such reviews are a necessary component of each candidate's file. and there is no option for not including such reports. Though the overall report is reviewed by each candidate, and they can contest the conclusions. It would seem that UT System is not familiar with evaluation processes on the individual campus. The concluding statement that "UT System will not be collecting the results of peer evaluations at this time" substantiates my earlier thought that UT System is only interested in assigning grades to faculty teaching based entirely on student evaluations.
--Bill Beckner
ps In reference to comments on electronic surveys, CTL has claimed that though the response for electronic as opposed to paper surveys is clearly much lower, the outcome data results in similar evaluation data. If the data from the English department analysis contradicts this claim, then that is an important result to highlight.
I have no desire for my silence to be taken as assent to this travesty of a "report." I question both the activities and the recommendations of the Task Force on the Evaluation of Faculty Teaching.
I want to see the scholarship that says the recommended questions in the recommended order will be an adequate evaluation of any faculty member's teaching (and why); I find it ludicrous that the faculty of a major research university is assured that "The above five questions provide a more complete method for establishing an overall impression" with no evidence whatever offered to back that claim or even to define what is meant by an "overall impression." The Task Force spent three full days(!) meeting and deliberating over this allegedly foolproof selection of questions, so I will perhaps be forgiven if I suggest that they were given a completed document asserting this claim. I also find it insulting that so little explanation (of the 11 double-spaced pages, only 5) of the Task Force decision is provided. Can the Faculty Council make a Public Information request for the records of the Task Force in order to find out what the Task Force was even doing during the three days--never mind the junkets to Maryland and California and what the MyEdu presentations said?
Patricia Galloway
Associate Professor
School of Information
Comments from Pat Davis (professor, pharmacy) on Peer Observation Report from 6-28-2012
Note: this appears to be the original report submitted to System by the four-member (faculty) Task Force,
Comments on Teaching Evaluation Report
- Very much like the idea that this is a component of peer mentoring, collegial feedback, and faculty development. In terms of using it for 'assessment' it is only in the context of a multifaceted approach.
- Very much like that these are suggested as guidelines, but emphasize that the local units need to determine the particulars (each University and the local units within each university). Cultures differ, and there is no 'one size fits all."
- Agree under 3a that 'evaluation' is a separate process, using longitudinal peer observations as one component to document improvement.
- I like the idea that the process calls for a 'post-observation' discussion rather than just forwarding a report. This enhances the collegial elements of the process.
- Requiring evaluations to be conducted at the end of the semester if fine for courses where there is only one faculty member. However, in tram-taught (and in some cases extensively team-taught) courses, more timely evaluations need to be conducted. Otherwise, the students simply won't remember the faculty member who taught in the first part of the course.
- Likewise, the first question concerning course objectives and expectations is fine if the faculty member has the whole, course, but not in team-teaching. The statement should be broadened to reflect that the faculty member should make clear their objectives and expectations for whatever portion of the course they have.
- I like the idea that additional questions can be posed by the instructor or standardly by the institution.
- I understand the statement that single, all encompassing, overall impression statements require a broad view in constructing a response. That does not, however, negate the student's opinion. Teaching is incredibly multifaceted, and five questions won't capture it all. There is nothing wrong with a broad 'capstone' evaluative statement that is a holistic appraisal of the teacher.
- While I am supportive of incentivizing the completion of surveys by the students, the proposal is problematic. We should not 'withhold' (delay) informing students about their grades if they don't complete the survey. Rather, we should provide an early (stamped 'preliminary') grade for those completing evaluations in a timely manner. Don't bill this as a penalty if you don't; it should be an incentive if you do.
- The incentive issues become problematic for largely team-taught courses. We have some courses with 10-12 faculty members involved because of the integrated nature of the course. Are students to do 10-12 evaluations at the end of the semester? This brings us back to my first point that in such courses we need a way for faculty to be evaluated in closer proximity to when they complete their part of the course. This is more timely feedback (students haven't forgotten) and it prevent clustering of evaluations in the end which students will simply rush through to get the box checked so they can get their grades.
- I like the idea of a standard statement in the syllabus informing students that this is part of their professional responsibility. In addition to providing reminders, faculty should also point out examples of how student feedback has resulted in tangible course changes.
- I would support the MyEdu tool for ongoing feedback during the course ONLY if this is a private communication between the student and faculty member and is NEVER accessible administratively. As stated in the proposal, this mechanism is NOT MEANT FOR FACULTY EVALUATION, and the only way faculty will adopt this is knowing that invited candid feedback won't backfire on them. It is not clear what is meant by the faculty member being able to "edit" these comments (on the surface it sounds inappropriate, but if the comments are a private communication, why would they 'edit' them?).
- Under Attachment 1, the CONFIDENTIALITY section is ambiguous. It implies that the evaluations must be confidential, but that is clearly not the case. The balance of the text makes it clear that it is STUDENT IDENTIFY that is to be confidential. The first sentence needs to be reworded to say that.
- While a number (many, most) faculty are opposed to online evaluations, I am not (provided the issues in subsequent bullets are addressed). Indeed I have used them extensively (eCIS at UT) and I see online (electronic) evaluations as the ONLY mechanism to address extensively team-taught courses in terms of a timely evaluation of a faculty member when they complete their part of the course rather than a jumble of evaluations at the end of the semester with the other faculty involved. If this is online (electronic) there is no reason why it couldn't be 'turned on' to meet this critical need. Further, our program involves live teaching (by ITV) across four UT system components (UT Austin, UT El Paso, UT Pan American, and UT Health Science Ctr SA). Handling four packets with mailings is exceedingly tedious, and these are frequently our most heavily team-taught course. Again, electronic, flexibly-scheduled evaluations are key.
- My last concern is a big one. One of the reasons we have low participation rates with the UT eCIS program is that faculty continue to be concerned as to whether student written comments are subject to open records. If so, many equate the process to an 'open access slam table'. I don't see written comments (which simply MUST be a part of the student feedback; most faculty consider them more important than the numeric), and the open records accessibility is not addressed.
My comments/Questions:
•What methodologies will the University System employ to analyze the data?
•Will departmental items, in addition to the five required questions, be included in the official results/data analysis for tenure and promotion in addition to the five questions?
•Who can access the results? (Only within the University System or the general public?)
•How will a "required" survey affect student responses/evaluations of faculty if they are forced to evaluate before receiving their grades?
•Will the survey include space for student comments?
Best Regards,
Nancy Kwallek, PhD, RID, IIDA, IDEC
Gene Edward Mikeska Endowed Chair for Interior Design
Director, Interior Design Program
School of Architecture
1 University Station B7500
Austin, Texas 78712
Additional comment from colleague:
"I very strongly disagree with changing our current evaluation system. The Regents need to butt out! This is absolutely not their role. I especially disagree with eliminating the two questions--about course and instructor. We should take a stand against any more interference from the system office or the board of regents!"
Best Regards,
Nancy Kwallek, PhD, RID, IIDA, IDEC
Gene Edward Mikeska Endowed Chair for Interior Design
Director, Interior Design Program
School of Architecture
1 University Station B7500
Austin, Texas 78712
Additional comment from colleague:
"I have concerns about placing increased importance on student evaluations in determining faculty promotion and tenure. Good CIS results do not guarantee that someone is a good teacher. This will turn into a popularity contest and is less and less about course content and rigor."
Best Regards,
Nancy Kwallek, PhD, RID, IIDA, IDEC
Gene Edward Mikeska Endowed Chair for Interior Design
Director, Interior Design Program
School of Architecture
1 University Station B7500
Austin, Texas 78712


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Rourkela Steel Plant under SAIL invites application for the following non-executive posts :
Operator-cum-Technician Trainee : 220 Posts in various disciplines, Pay Scale : Rs. 9160 – 3% – 13150, Age : 18-28 years. Relaxation as per rules., Qualification : Diploma in Engineering.
Attendant-cum-Technician Trainee : 525 Posts in various disciplines, Pay Scale : Rs. 8630 – 3% – 12080, Age : 18-28 years. Relaxation as per rules., Qualification : Metric and ITI in relevant Trade
Application Fee : Rs. 250/- for Operator-cum-Technician (Trainee) and Rs, 150/- for the post of Attendant-cum-Technician (Trainee) (Rs. 50/- for SC/ST candidates) to be paid in any branch of SBI by challan.
How to Apply : Apply Online at SAIL Eligible and interested candidates are required to apply only through SAIL's. Website www.sail.co.in. Before registering the application on the website the candidates should possess a) valid email ID. Scanned Passport size colour photo and scanned signature (formats and size to be specified) The online registration site would be open from 20.1.12to 9.02.12 All information regarding examination schedule / admit card / interview etc.,
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2) The date, Place, and time of written test/ Interview will be intimated to the eligible short listed candidates at a later stage.
3) Candidates working in Govt/Semi-Govt/Public undertakings should apply through proper channel/should produce No Objection Certificate from the present employer.
4) The Company reserves the right to cancel recruitment for any or all of the post without assigning any reason. Decision of the Selection Committee shall be final and binding on each candidate. No separate communication shall be made in this regard except to the selected candidates.
5) Bringing influence at any stage of the selection process will disqualify the candidate.
6) Out station candidates called for interview for the post of Specialist /Consultant / Doctors shall be reimbursed single to and fro railway fare by shortest route on production of proof of journey as per the following entitlement :
7) Appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being fit in the Company's Medical Examination as per standards laid down under SAIL Medical and Health Policy.
8) If at any stage, it is detected that the candidate has given false information; his candidature will be rejected forthwith.
9) Candidates should give clear and complete postal address, mobile numbers and e-mail address for correspondence IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) will not be responsible for any postal delay / wrong delivery / non-delivery of any communication at any stage of the recruitment process.
10. SAIL, a Maharatna Company of Govt. of India, is the world's leading and India's largest steel producer with an annual turnover of around Rs. 47,041 (FY10-11). It operates and owns 5 integrated steel plants at Rourkela, Bhilai, Durgapur, Bokaro and Burnpur and 3 special steel plants at Salem, Durgapur and Bhadravati.
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13.Appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their passing the Company's Medical Examination as per standards laid down under SAIL Medical and Health Policy If at any stage, it is detected that the candidate has given false information; his candidature will be rejected forthwith.
Tentative Last Date: 10-03-2012
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"SAIL is a "Maharatna" iron and steel maker of the country, producing both basic and special steels for construction, engineering, power, railway, automotive, defence and other industries for domestic as well as export markets. SAIL is implementing massive expansion and modernization projects to increase both qualitative and qualitative aspects of its production capacity to take on the competition in the steel industry. The state of the art technology of its plants/units, highly skilled and experienced human resource, exclusive townships with best of housing, education, medical and sports & recreation facilities and well established system and procedures provide a conducive and supportive environment for working and living. The career growth and HRD policies adopted by SAIL provide opportunities to the employees for consistent and comprehensive growth to realize their potential. Any candidate, joining in executive cadre can dream of growing through the organization and occupying a position in the top management including the Board level. The Junior Officer Promotion Policy allows candidates joining in non-executives cadre also to enter into the executive cadre at an early age and to realize their aspirations matching with their potential. The SAIL executive and non-executive grades with pay-scale are given as under:- " SAIL, a Maharatna Company of Govt. of India, is the world's leading and India's largest steel producer with an annual turnover of around Rs. 47,041 (FY10-11). It operates and owns 5 integrated steel plants at Rourkela, Bhilai, Durgapur, Bokaro and Burnpur and 3 special steel plants at Salem, Durgapur and Bhadravati. As part of its global ambition the Company is implementing a massive expansion plan involving project work of building/adding new facilites with emphasis on state of the art green technology After on-line registration, application in the prescribed format along with all the certificates (hard copy) and Demand Draft should be sent through ordinary post to the Sr. Manager-Personnel (Employee Services), SAIL-Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Plant, Bhadravathi-577 301, Shivamogga District, Karnataka State so as to reach within 18th February 2012
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Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
(A Government of India Enterprise)
Rourkela Steel Plant, Rourkela – 769011 (Odisha)
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Rising for the third straight day, the BSE Sensex today ended 51 points higher and NSE Nifty closed above 6,000 level for the first time in two years led by IT and refinery stocks, amid firming global cues.
The BSE benchmark index rose by 50.54 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 19,764.78, a level last seen in January 2011. The 30-share index had gained 288 points in previous two sessions.
Similarly, the 50-share NSE index Nifty ended 16.25 points up, or 0.27 per cent, at 6,009.50. This was the first time in two years that NSE Nifty closed above the 6,000-mark.
"Markets consolidated after recent rally, but inched higher to close above 6,000 mark led by gains in IT and Oil & gas stocks. Throughout the day, profit-booking was visible in banking stocks and momentum shifted to mid cap and small cap counters," said Amar Ambani, Head of Research, IIFL.
Reliance Industries and ONGC gained around 1.5-1.9 per cent. In the IT pack, Infosys and TCS jumped by 1.24 per cent each while Wipro inched up by 0.93 per cent.
Brokers said the sentiment was bolstered after the US budget bill was cleared and reports said the Institute for Supply Management's US factory index rose to 50.7 in December from 49.5 a month ago, signalling better outlook for IT firms.
Besides, hopes of attractive quarterly results by IT major Infosys next week and a interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India later this month boosted the sentiment, they added.
Dr Reddy's gained 2.35 per cent after launching generic Finasteride tablets with 180-day exclusivity in the US.
Bharti Airtel rose 2 per cent in line with peers with non-index constituents Idea, Rcom and MTNL up 3.5-4.6 percent.
However, after clocking gains in recently, shares of HDFC Bank, L&T, HDFC and ICICI Bank saw profit booking.
Support from Asian stocks which rose to 17-month high and a firm opening in Europe, helped Indian indices cement gains.
The Sensex, which started the New Year on a strong note, is likely to extend the bull-run and touch all-time high of 21,700 by this year-end, a research report by HSBC said.
Globally, Asian stocks closed narrowly mixed. Indices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan closed higher while South Korea ended lower. China and Japan markets were closed.
However, European markets were trading lower in their afternoon deals on profit-booking after yesterday's rally. The CAC was down by 0.54 per cent, the DAX by 0.28 per cent and the FTSE by 0.13 per cent.
From the Sensex pack, 16 shares closed with losses while 14 scrips ended with gains. Dr Reddy's Lab was the top gainer with a rise of 2.35 per cent, followed by Bharti Airtel (1.99 pc), ONGC (1.95 pc), RIL (1.51 pc), Infosys (1.24 pc), TCS (1.24 pc), SBI (0.93 pc) and Wipro (0.93 pc).
However, Tata Power declined by 1.39 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma (1.09 pc), Maruti Suzuki (0.95 pc), Hero Motocorp (0.87 pc), HDFC Bank (0.72 pc) and ITC (0.70 pc).
Among sectoral indices, the BSE-Oil&Gas rose by 1.37 per cent, followed by BSE-Teck (1.32 pc), BSE-IT (1.10 pc) and BSE-Realty (1.09 pc). However, BSE-FMCG eased by 0.50 per cent, BSE-CD by 0.38 per cent and BSE-CG by 0.38 per cent.
Outside broader indices, shares of Manappuram Finance and Muthoot Finance were up sharply on a RBI panel's proposal that gold loan firms be allowed to lend 75 per cent against the value of gold pledged compared to 60 per cent now, said Milan Bavishi, Head Research, Inventure Growth & Securities.
Total market breadth remained positive as 1,713 stocks closed up while 1,263 shares finished lower. The total turnover was relatively higher at Rs 2,688.83 crore from Rs 2,510.23 crore yesterday. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought shares worth a net Rs 1107.66 crore yesterday as per provisional data from the stock exchanges.
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