Welcome

In this issue of Faculty Notes, we show examples of the dynamism and energy within the faculty ranks. That dynamism and energy is evident in new ventures like the international crisis-mapping conference held on campus in October, John Carroll’s participation in the upcoming national information-fluency workshop, and Carroll’s 2010 Summer Research Fellowships – all three ventures are described in these pages.

But dynamism need not be synonymous with innovation. Teaching can and should be a dynamic enterprise, and it is perhaps the most significant work that we do. The lead article, “Learn to Teach,” is an appropriate centerpiece for this issue. It profiles three of our award-winning faculty, who talk about teaching innovation and renewal.

Planning continues for the ninth annual 2010 A Celebration of Scholarship! taking place on campus next spring, during the week of March 22. We encourage your involvement in this four-day annual event, which highlights the scholarly activity undertaken by the Carroll community.

Our next issue of Faculty Notes will be distributed in March. We wish for all of you a happy, safe, restful, and restorative holiday season and winter break.

Sincerely,

John T. Day
Academic Vice President
December 2009