Faculty Development & Research

This workshop aims to bring together faculty from political science and economics departments at AALAC member institutions for a workshop on the economic history of states and societies. The workshop will include sessions discussing new research papers, a session on teaching in the liberal arts, and a keynote by Saumitra Jha (Stanford GSB).

This workshop aims to bring together faculty from political science and economics departments at AALAC member institutions for a workshop on the economic history of states and societies. The workshop will include sessions discussing new research papers, a session on teaching in the liberal arts, and a keynote by Saumitra Jha (Stanford GSB).

This year’s workshop will feature a guest facilitator and will focus on the actual grant-writing process and strategies for talking about the importance of your research in the context of the funder’s own goals.

This workshop will be suitable for any faculty member wanting an introduction to project-based learning (PBL), as well as faculty, particularly those in STEM fields, looking to adapt their current PBL practices to new/flexible course modalities. With guidance from PBL leaders at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, we will discuss the key elements of designing a PBL learning experience and how to utilize technology most effectively—for faculty and students—to apply PBL in flexible course settings.

Teaching in the Fall of 2020: Middlebury faculty have adapted their teaching to respond to the challenges presented by the pandemic. Come hear how four members of the Middlebury faculty have transformed their teaching this fall. Dave Allen (Biology), Jeff Buettner (Music), Louisa Burnham (History), and Michael Sheridan (Anthropology) will also happily take questions in this Zoom session. Amy Collier, Associate Provost for Digital Learning, will serve as the panel’s moderator.

Zoom webinar details will be provided after you register:

Register in advance for this webinar:

Frank Van Gansbeke, Professor of the Practice will give a talk as part of the 2018-19 Carol Rifelj Faculty Lecture Series.

“Blockchain in the Liberal Arts? Emerging Opportunities for a Sustainable Society.”

In this lecture, Frank Van Gansbeke will focus on the basic tenets of blockchain, true decentralized economy and governance, and modern day applications particularly in the field of sustainable development.

Refreshments will be served.