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Happening Now: Men's Basketball Battling for Spot in NCAA Final 16
The Chargers men's basketball team is leading Caldwell, 40-20, at halftime in the second round of the NCAA Division II Tournament right now (Sunday night). Watch the remainder of the game for free on NE-10 Now!
In the opening round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, the 4th-seeded Chargers defeated 5th-seeded Pace, 83-57. Will our Chargers make it to the title game? The winner of tonight's game will face No. 2 Bentley (23-6) in the East Region final on Tuesday night.
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Congratulations to Our Coaching Staff of the Year!
Following leading the University of New Haven Men's Track and Field Team to a second-place finish at the Northeast 10 Conference Championships in February, Head Coach Shaunnaya Williams and her staff of Nicholas Noheimer, Alexandria Earl-Givan, and Jodi Alston, were named Men's Coaching Staff of the Year by the fellow coaches of the conference.
The coaching staff led the Chargers to a second-place finish at the Conference Championships, where the team scored 110 points with 10 medals, one gold, four silver, and five bronze. Jordany Dely took home the gold in the hurdles en route to him being named Track Most Valuable Athlete by the Conference. In addition, Caden Bry '23 won the Elite 24 Award for the highest cumulative GPA at the Championships.
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New Webpage Outlines Employee Core Competencies
As part of our Strategic Plan, a University-wide committee identified seven employee Core Competencies that support the University’s mission and its values. These core competencies measure the successful and effective performance of each University of New Haven employee.
Competencies describe the responsibility we all have to positively represent the University, helping to establish the organization’s culture to thrive successfully. These principles apply to everyone in the organization, describe what successful behavior looks like for everyone, and help link individual performance to the goals of the organization.
A webpage has been created that outlines these core competencies and the integral role they play in building a people-first workplace that attracts, cultivates, and retains talent.
In the coming weeks in the Gallop, across campus, and in various internal communications vehicles, we will be providing additional information about each of the core competencies and how we can best represent them in our everyday work. As we move forward, the University will also be recognizing employees who best embody and exemplify these important core competencies.
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Congratulations to Ophelie Rowe-Allen, Ed.D.
Join us in congratulating Dean of Students Ophelie Rowe-Allen, Ed.D., who was recently promoted to vice president of Student Affairs!
"Since her arrival, Dr. Rowe-Allen has accomplished a great deal," Chancellor Steven Kaplan, Ph.D. wrote in a recent message to the University community. "Upon joining the University during the summer of 2020, she played an integral role in our re-opening that fall amid the far-reaching impact of the pandemic. She has greatly enriched our community by creating new programming for our first-generation, multicultural, and resident students, and she was part of the team that re-launched Convocation to officially welcome our newest students to our community."
Read Dr. Kaplan’s full message on myCharger under Happening on Campus.
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Charlie Checks in With... The Center for Learning Resources
Welcome to our second “Charlie Checks in With…” spotlight! Each month, we’ll check in with a department, office, club, person, etc. (the possibilities are, literally, endless!) to see what’s going on! We're looking to share any new ideas, programs, or practices, and to shine some light on the good work being done on campus!
The Center for Learning Resources Continues to Evolve
Since 1983, the Center for Learning Resources, the University’s main academic support hub, has offered complimentary writing tutoring and subject-area professional and peer tutoring in most academic subjects.
In 2020, the CLR began a lengthy process of transformation, moving beyond a tutoring-only model to incorporate other learning resources in order to better serve the University community.
First, the CLR’s Learning Assistant (LA) Program has grown exponentially. Under the guidance of Jeff Hunt, the CLR’s Academic Operations Manager, the LA Program has evolved from a small pilot program of seven LAs, into one of the biggest programs in the northeast, with LAs placed in 45 sections across campus in a wide variety of disciplines.
Next, the CLR’s Grad Lab, which was launched by CLR Director Dr. Leon Weinmann in Fall 2022 in response to the rapid growth of the University’s graduate student population, has rolled out a number of new initiatives.
- In April, the Grad Lab will host its first-annual Graduate Writers’ Retreat, a two-day writing workshop designed to give students quiet time to write in a supportive and welcoming environment. “We’ve been amazed at the response we’ve received to the retreat,” said Weinmann. “As of today, more than a hundred students have signed up.” Weinmann noted that the CLR is planning to offer the writing retreat twice per year going forward.
- In addition to the retreat, the Grad Lab offers graduate-level content tutoring in selected subjects, as well as graduate writing support and a popular weekly ESL roundtable. Graduate students can also book appointments with the CLR for one-on-one dissertation and thesis consultations.
Lastly, the CLR will soon be rolling out a statistical consulting service as part of its Grad Lab offerings. Students who need help designing experiments, or interpreting the results of their research, or who need help with statistics software, will be able to meet with a professional statistics expert.
Weinmann noted that these stats services, also known as quant labs, are becoming common at large universities, adding that “they aren’t that common at smaller universities, but our large graduate population means that, in this particular case, we needed to take our cue from big schools.”
Amid this evolution, the CLR continues to offer subject tutoring to all University of New Haven students.
A Student's Testimonial...
David Negron '23, who frequents the CLR, shared the secret to his success. A 31-year military veteran, Negron recently returned to school, and credits the CLR with helping him to surmount all his academic challenges. “The CLR has been a significant resource for me over the last 3.5 years that I have attended the University,” he said, adding that “the tutors from the CLR have helped me significantly with my studies. They are the conduit between the lecturer (professor) and the student for a better and successful understanding of the material. The CLR is nonjudgmental, unbiased, and super helpful. Last term, I was notified that I made the Dean's list for the very first time. It was due to the tutors that helped me, especially Dr. Lemma and Mackenzie Pavlik. It takes a collaborative effort between the student (who has to put in the time) and the tutor who guides you through the process.”
Students, both undergraduate and graduate, are encouraged to make appointments using the Navigate app, by calling 203-932-7215, or by walking into the CLR, located on the lower level of Peterson Library, and speaking to one of their receptionists.
Interested in being featured in Charlie Checks in With...? Reach out to us by clicking here and select the "Submitting Your Request" tab.
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Charger 360 Episode 2: A Chat With Lisa Dadio
Charger 360’s first season continues with episode 2, featuring Lisa Dadio, M.S., MSW. She is a senior lecturer in criminal justice, assistant dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, and the Director of the University’s Center for Advanced Policing.
The Center recently received a $1 million grant to become one of only six regional de-escalation training centers across the country that provides law enforcement training that is approved by the Department of Justice.
Hear more about it in the latest podcast episode, here.
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Connect & Conversation With ACE Women's Network
Join the ACE (American Council on Education) Women’s Network and connect with others on campus!
First, bring a lunch and connect with other women across campus on Thursday, March 16, from 12 - 1 p.m. in the Alumni Annex, Bartels Hall.
Then, join our monthly ACE Coffee Chats! The next one will be held on Wednesday, March 22, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., in Moulton Lounge, Bartels Hall.
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University Community Connected by a Culture of Kindness
The University’s recent Random Acts of Kindness Day underscored the commitment of Chargers to making a difference and offering a kind gesture to members of the University community.
To continue the momentum of Random Acts of Kindness Day and to reinforce our culture of kindness, we will have a regular series on the Charger Blog featuring members of the Charger community recognizing their classmates and colleagues for their kindness. The next installment will feature more random acts of kindness shared during our inaugural campus-wide celebration. Continue acknowledging your fellow Chargers by sharing their random acts of kindness.
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A Lot Happening in the Center for Teaching Excellence
The Center for Teaching Excellence has a lot going on over the next few weeks! You can find additional details about all of the following on myCharger under Happening on Campus.
Listen, Learn & Laugh Workshops with Danielle T. Cooper, Ph.D., Start March 20
These six active sharing sessions will allow colleagues to troubleshoot challenges related to their experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
Join us on Zoom on the following dates:
- March 20, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Preparedness
- March 22, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Mindset
- March 24, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Emotions
- March 27, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Skill building
- March 29, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Activity/Engagement
- March 31, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Conflict Resolution
Applications Being Accepted for CTE's Faculty Fellow (Academic Year 2023-24)
The Center for Teaching Excellence is now accepting applications for the CTE Faculty Fellows for the next academic year.
To apply, fill out this form by Friday, April 7.
Faculty members can find additional information in an email that was sent by CTE, or on myCharger under Happening on Campus.
Faculty Invited to Submit Abstracts for Upcoming Symposium by March 31
A Faculty Symposium: The Present & Future Role of Technology in Higher Education is being hosted by the Center for Teaching Excellence & the Office of the Provost, on May 3.
As new teaching technologies are rapidly changing the way in which knowledge is acquired and disseminated, these changes also create many unprecedented opportunities and challenges within the education system.
As we brave these new challenges, we recognize that many of our faculty are already employing innovative approaches to the use of technology, which are having a positive impact on our students' learning experiences.
With that in mind, CTE, the Provost's Office, and the 2022 Bucknall Excellence in Teaching Award Fellow Dr. Bruno Barreto de Góes encourage faculty to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations describing how technology has empowered them to become a more effective teacher inside and outside the classroom.
To submit an abstract, please complete this form by March 31.
If you have questions about any of these announcements, please email cte@newhaven.edu.
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Spring Break Reminders
Just in case you missed it, we have a few reminders about Spring Break schedules.
There will be no transportation services during the week of Spring Break. The parking program will be suspended during this time, so employees can park in any legal space on campus.
Transportation services, with modifications, resume on Sunday, March 19. Normal operations resume on Monday, March 20.
The Mail Department and Peterson Library will both be open with normal operating hours during the break.
All Spring Break schedules can be found on myCharger under Happening on Campus.
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