Dear Bill,
dear TBers,
it all depends.... if we WANT to be more active in research (and the growing expectations for tenure suggest it), then we have to leave the space for faculty (in research fields) to pursue their research - and the OLD schedule made just that possible.  
Since our LOCAL resources do not always allow to do so, a DAY for travel and research seems to be not too much to ask - for teaching and researching faculty; 
students can, BY DEFINITION, pursue their research here, and SHOULD DO SO; our library is one of the best in its category.
As surveys indicate they do not spend nearly as much time preparing their classes as they should - I suppose that the teaching schedules have something to do with that.... (and we can't blame Bill, but maybe partially the schedule).  For the students, a full week of work would mean that more could (academically) be achieved.
THe students in SUNY Maritime are not more gifted than ours - but seem more motivated, indicated by the average of more than 20 credits taken per semester.  If we do not achieve this, we could do what I observed at a campus near "The City" - no students or faculty on fridays... 
your Achim

                                                                                                 
"Thoughts without content are empty, intuitions without concepts are blind."
Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason, “Transcendental Logic,” Introduction, # 1 
Dr. Achim D. Koeddermann
Associate Prof. of Philosophy
SUNY-Oneonta, NY 13820
"Gedanken ohne Inhalt sind leer, Anschauungen ohne Begriffe sind blind"



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From: Teaching Breakfast List on behalf of Bill Proulx
Sent: Mon 11/8/2004 4:17 PM
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Hi Achim and TBers, 
 
My thinking is that having Bill Grau be part of any discussion on scheduling and classroom utilization, at least initially, would help enlighten members of the teaching group about the many issues related to scheduling, teaching patterns, and classroom assignments.  Although the TB group is not an administrative forum that shouldn't preclude administrators from contributing to the group in a meaningful and productive way.  Before we work to change anything, shouldn't we understand it in its current form.  I agree with Achim that this is a timely and important discussion.
 
On another note: if we want faculty of all ranks to have a day to do research then why do we want students to be here five days a week?  When the students are gone I can get to the things I can't when they are here. It seems a M-Th or a T-Fr class schedule would better meets the needs (or wants) of both students and faculty. Just a thought.
 
Bill Proulx
Chair, Human Ecology
Associate Professor of Nutrition
 
 
 


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From: Teaching Breakfast List on behalf of Achim Koeddermann
Sent: Mon 11/8/2004 2:52 PM
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Dear All
this does not address the problem from the teaching faculty side: I believe (like Bill) that figuratively speaking the boat is NOT full - but the underutilized timeslots are only PART of the problem: getting students to stay here the entire week is another, and giving faculty of all ranks at least one day off for research is another.  I believe that in this case, the NEED of students might not coincide with their choice - who doesn't want to sleep in!  I believe that this group is not an administrative forum - so Bill would be the wrong person in this circle.  HOWEVER, BILL's concerns in this case are mine!
your Achim

                                                                                                
"Thoughts without content are empty, intuitions without concepts are blind."
Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason, "Transcendental Logic," Introduction, # 1
Dr. Achim D. Koeddermann
Associate Prof. of Philosophy
SUNY-Oneonta, NY 13820
"Gedanken ohne Inhalt sind leer, Anschauungen ohne Begriffe sind blind"



-----Original Message-----
From: Teaching Breakfast List on behalf of Bill Proulx
Sent: Sun 11/7/2004 11:05 AM
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Subject: Re: REGlobalized Teaching Breakfast

TBers,

The issue of classroom utilization and scheduling was discussed at the
most recent Council of Chairs. Bill Grau was invited to the meeting and
he provided invaluable insights into the scheduling process. 

It is apparent the utilization (and availability) of classroom resources
is driven by several factors.  The most influential seems to be
"faculty" and student preferences for the 10-2 time slots, especially
T-Th.  My guess would be that the preference for these times isn't
driven by teaching needs.  I believe Bill said that any class scheduled
before 10 and after 2 could pretty much choose the classroom they
wanted.  It was also pointed out that it is impossible to argue
(legitimately) for increased academic space when existing space is
significantly underutilized.

I would suggest that any discussion about class scheduling and classroom
assignments include Bill.

Bill

William R. Proulx, Ph.D., R.D.
Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Human Ecology
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, New York 13820
607-436-2705


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Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 9:42 AM
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Subject: Re: REGlobalized Teaching Breakfast

Thank's, Bob,
dear all:
what do you think about a debate on teaching times and patterns? With
Fitzelle renovation, the classroom availablility will drive a decision -
but it SHOULD be driven by academic, TEACHING needs (suggstion: find a
way to utlilize the ENTIRE week (5 days) and ENTIRE DAYS (morning
classes before 10)....
your Achim


"Thoughts without content are empty, intuitions without concepts are
blind."
Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason, "Transcendental Logic,"
Introduction, # 1
Dr. Achim D. Koeddermann
Associate Prof. of Philosophy
SUNY-Oneonta, NY 13820
"Gedanken ohne Inhalt sind leer, Anschauungen ohne Begriffe sind blind"



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Sent: Fri 11/5/2004 8:32 AM
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Hi Achim,

Like so many things in the world, Globalization can be both good or bad,
depending on what it means (thanks Janet) and how it is done.  If one
sees it as the greater awareness of living in a single world, I believe
it is good (although can still be used in bad ways); if one sees it as
the expansion of McDonalds all over the world, some greater discussion
might take place, but I would see this as bad. 

Bob

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From: Teaching Breakfast List on behalf of Achim Koeddermann
Sent: Thu 11/4/2004 9:57 PM
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Subject: REGlobalized Teaching Breakfast



Dear

intersting topic for a meeting  - and I wondered STILL going to my
class: is globalization a GOOD or a BAD thing?  What became of the
meeting?
PS: I did't get a chancer: does this group play a role in the Teaching
celebration next week? It should, it has been best in keeping ME
informed
your Achim