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In our office, we manage faculty hires/departures, faculty benefits, changes/additions to payroll, approvals for individuals to be in the classroom, the faculty database, and academic policies. Dean of Faculty: Cathy Gorini Phone (641) 451-1496 cgorini@miu.edu Associate Dean of Faculty: Deep Kiran Rajani Phone deep.rajani@miu.edu Assistant to the Dean of - [Designing a Course](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/course-level-for-faculty/) - Designing a Course Course Improvement Cycle: Implement a cycle that includes planning, implementing, assessing, and refining your course. This cycle should allow for continuous improvement based on feedback and assessment results. Plan Identify the course goals and objectives. These are broad statements regarding the university and program. They can be located in strategic plans, course descriptions, - [Training](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/training/) - [Lean](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/lean/) - LEAN Newsletter LEAN Introductory Presentation (pdf) Facilitator Tool Kit and Forms (pdf) LEAN Project Check List (excel file download) LEAN Symptoms of Non-value (pdf) Lean Tutorials (only viewable from on-campus computers) Voice of the Customer – Dr. Andy Bargerstock (powerpoint file download) Lean Facilitators – list Summary of Lean projects at MIU - [KPIs](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/kpis/) - [Goal Setting](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/goal-setting/) - [Development of Consciousness](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/development-of-consciousness/) - [Applying for Faculty at MIU](https://faculty.miu.edu/applying-for-faculty/) - Thank you for your interest in a faculty position at Maharishi International University. Maharishi International University was founded in 1971 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to fulfill the highest ideals of education. Foremost among these ideals is to help students develop the ability to think and act in harmony with their environment and to live a - [Student Syllabus for Advising](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/academic-advising/academic-advising-manual/student-syllabus-for-advising/) - [Class Selection Form](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/academic-advising/academic-advising-manual/class-selection-form/) - [Advisor Handbook](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/academic-advising/academic-advising-manual/advisor-handbook/) - [Essential Learning Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/teaching-resources/essential-learning-outcomes/) - ​ MIU's Essential Learning Outcomes MIU's Essential Learning Outcomes (v.17.1, December 2019) (PDF) AACU Rubrics All Rubrics from AACU (PDF) AACU Critical Thinking Rubric (PDF) AACU Global Learning Goal (Sustainability) (PDF) AACU Info Literacy Rubric (PDF) AACU Quantitative Literacy Rubric (PDF) AACU Teamwork Rubric (PDF) AACU Written Communication Rubric (PDF) AACU Oral Communication Rubric (PDF) Other Documents Template for Creating ILGs (DOC) The high performing - [Teaching Informal Logic](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/teaching-resources/teaching-informal-logic/) - [Graduation Requirements](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/graduation-requirements/) - (See also Steps to Officially Graduate.) The faculty of MUM determine whether students are qualified to graduate. Qualifications are based on the following factors: satisfactory completion of all academic requirements as described in the certificate or degree requirements listed below, the specific requirements for the student’s major or program, and success in meeting the University’s - [Student Progess](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/student-progess/) - Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress and Eligibility to Attend the University To maintain satisfactory academic standing and financial aid eligibility, students must meet four standards listed below. These standards are evaluated at the end of each semester. If a student is not meeting any one of these standards, the student is placed on “Academic Warning” for - [Registration](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/registration/) - All students, including new and readmitted students, are required to complete their registration at an assigned time several days before the beginning of each semester. Students are advised when to arrive for this registration. Students who are authorized to begin classes later in the semester register on the Thursday or Friday before their first course - [Internships](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/internships/) - The goal of internships in the University is to enable students to enrich their academic study with additional training and/or apply what they have learned as part of their MIU coursework. Definition of an Internship An internship at MIU is an academic and practical learning experience related to a student’s major or minor or a - [Attendance and Punctuality](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/attendance-and-punctuality/) - Punctuality Every minute of learning time in each class is precious, and starting a class with everyone present is a desire shared by both students and faculty. Therefore great emphasis is placed on students being on time to every class. Most faculty will reduce a student's grade if he or she is repeatedly late. Attendance - [Grading](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/grading/) - Evaluation of each student’s abilities and achievements is an integral aspect of the University. Among the means of evaluation are class participation, oral and written examinations, projects, and papers. In addition, to receive academic credit for any course, students are expected to attend all classes and participate fully. Grades are emailed to students for each course as soon as - [Engagement and Retention](https://faculty.miu.edu/engagement-and-retention/) - [Online Teaching Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/online-design-resources/) - [Online Course Design Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/online-teaching-resources/) - [MIU Online Policies and Processes](https://faculty.miu.edu/miu-online-policies-and-processes/) - [Guidelines for Creating CBE Material](https://faculty.miu.edu/guidelines-for-creating-cbe-material/) - Main Points and Unity Charts Unified Field Charts Damru Charts Richo Akshare Charts - [2019-20 Academic Year](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/teaching-resources/faculty-development-seminars/2019-20-academic-year/) - [2020-21 Academic Year](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/teaching-resources/faculty-development-seminars/2020-21-academic-year/) - [2021-22 Academic Year](https://faculty.miu.edu/teaching-resources/faculty-development-seminars/2021-22-academic-year/) - Seminar Schedule (PDF) Monday, Aug. 9, 2021 Enrollment Center (Slides) (Selin Ozbudak Erdem) (PDF) Three Years’ Data on Assessment of Student Learning (Chris Jones) The New Writing Center (Mel McCuin) Slides (PDF) Tuesday, Aug 10, 2021 Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021 Thursday, Aug 12, 2021 - [2. Human Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/2-human-resources/) - [2. Information Technology](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/information-technology/) - [2. Housing](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/2-housing/) - [1. Admissions](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/admissions/) - [2. Accounting](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/accounting-2/) - [7. MUM Printing](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/7-mum-printing/) - [7. Bookstore](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/7-bookstore/) - [7. Golden Dome Market](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/7-golden-dome-market/) - [5. Recreation Center](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/5-recreation-center/) - [6. Fundraising](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/6-fundraising/) - [6. Alumni Affairs](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/6-alumni-affairs/) - [5. Compro Administration](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/5-compro-administration/) - [5. Development of Consciousness](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/5-development-of-consciousness/) - [5. Library](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/5-library/) - [4. Student Affairs](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/4-student-affairs/) - [4. Student Success Center](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/4-student-success-center/) - [4. Student Support](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/4-student-support/) - [4. Career Counseling](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/4-career-counseling/) - [4. Student Activities](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/4-student-activities/) - [4. Dorm Administration](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/4-dorm-administration/) - [3. Registrar](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/3-registrar/) - [3. Financial Aid](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/financial-aid/) - [3. Student Accounts](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/3-student-accounts/) - [2. Safety and Security](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/2-safety-and-security/) - [2. Facilities](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/2-facilities/) - [2. Food Service](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/2-food-service/) - [1. Marketing Department](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/marketing-department/) - Department Personnel Some of our staff: Sudevi Mossé, Lisa Moseley, Dustin Matos, Katie Kelafant Gerald Swanson — Department Head: Strategic planning, Administrative liaison, set budgets, priorities and supervise hiring and employee empowerent. Paul Stokstad — Communications Manager: Coordinate department-level marketing, support brand marketing consultant with content development, contribute thinking on structure, design and content of - [Academic Advising](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/academic-advising/) - We hope this site includes all the necessary resources to help you successfully advise students. Check the links at the left for more information, including a list of Academic Advisors and the Advising Manual. - [Assessment Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/) - Maharishi International University is committed to continuous improvement of student learning and growth, as shown by improved student learning outcomes and by the improved overall learning experience in the classroom. At MIU, the broadest goal of student learning and growth is achieved when students gain the ability to know anything, do anything, and achieve anything. - [Dockets](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/) - Welcome to the site where Faculty Dockets will be stored and available for reviewing. Each month the newest Faculty Docket will be presented below and updated by the next Faculty Docket. ​ Faculty Docket - April 7, 2017 ​ Faculty Docket - May 12, 2017 Dockets for Previous Years 2011 -2012 Academic Year 2012-2013 Academic - [November 19, 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/minutes/november-19-2012/) - Library Board Minutes for November 19, 2012 Present: Ken Daley, Ken Cavanaugh, Martin Schmidt, Suzanne Vesely, Craig Shaw, and Dara Llewellyn. Respectfully submitted by Martin Schmidt and Suzanne Vesely on November 20, 2012 Minutes from March 2012 were unanimously approved. Old Business: Point 2a and 2b of the agenda, report on streamlining acquisitions and purchasing - [Essential Learning Outcomes (Core Abilities)](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/general-university/) - Glossary of terms! Introduction to Assessment — An introductory document, in Q&A format, introducing faculty to assessment — its purposes, knowledge, and practices at MIU — with internal links to other relevant pages on the site. Framework of Assessment at MIU: Assessment – The Big Picture (chart) (PDF) Unified Field Chart for Assessment of Student - [Holistic Thinking: Tools for Assessing and Teaching](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/general-university/holistic-thinking-tools-for-assessing-and-teaching/) - Holistic thinking is the ability to apply unifying principles within and across disciplines to synthesize ideas, integrate divergent perspectives, and understand what one has learned in light of one's own consciousness. It is the skill of connecting a part of knowledge to a broader framework of ideas that is personally meaningful because the framework is - [MIU Holistic Writing Rubric](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/miu-holistic-writing-rubric/) - Holistic Writing Rubric Capstone This writing demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task throughout the work. It organizes with some subtlety appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to fulfill this purpose. It shows mastery of the evidence and conventions appropriate to the discipline in which it is - [Zoom and Teams Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/teaching-resources/online-educational-resources/zoom-training-and-resources/) - [Unified Field Chart for Assessment of Student Learning](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/assessment/unified-field-chart-for-assessment-of-student-learning/) - [Communication (through writing): Tools for Assessing and Teaching](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/general-university/communication-through-writing-tools-for-assessing-and-teaching/) - The assessment of writing has the most developed materials of all the Essential Learning Outcomes. Here you will find all the resources you need for assessing and teaching writing, some duplicated in the Teaching Resources section of the Faculty Resources site. Any of these handouts can be downloaded by clicking on the little download icon - [DCK Handout](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/dck-handout/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://faculty.miu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/09/DCK-Handout-201762540.pdf"] - [2016](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2016/) - January - [2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/) - January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 September 2014 October 2014 November 2014 December 2014 - [2015](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2015/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET May 4, 2015 Click here to download the docket Calendar Thursday, May 7 Teacher/Student Appreciation 1 pm – 3:15 pm in Dalby Hall All teaching faculty should bring their classes to this event and take attendance. Thursday, May 14 Faculty Personnel Committee, 3:15 pm, Dreier Boardroom ​Tuesday, May 19 Annual - [January](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2016/january/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET January 4, 2016 ​ Calendar Faculty Personnel Committee, January 14, 2016 Academic Council, January 19, 2016 Faculty Personnel Committee, January 28, 2016 Academic Council, February 2, 2016 Faculty Personnel Committee, February 11, 2016 Academic Council, February 16, 2016 Faculty Personnel Committee, February 25, 2016 Academic Council, March 1, 2016 Faculty - [January 2015](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2015/january-2015/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET January 26, 2015 Here is this Docket as a Downloadable Document Calendar ​ Thursday, January 29, Faculty Personnel Committee, 3:15, Dreier Boardroom, Agenda to be announced ​ Saturday, May 23, 2015, Convocation ​ Academic Decisions Faculty Personnel Committee, January 15, 2015 Craig Shaw was appointed University Librarian Emeritus. Jim Karpen was - [February 2015](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2015/february-2015/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET February 24, 2015 Here is this Docket as a Downloadable Document Calendar ​Thursday, February 12, Faculty Personnel Committee, 3:15, Dreier Boardroom, Agenda to be announced Saturday, May 23, 2015, Commencement Academic Decisions Faculty Personnel Committee, January 29, 2015 Special Announcements Printing on Saturday The MIU Press has been open on Saturdays - [January 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/january-2014/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET January 10, 2014 Download docket Calendar Thursday, January 16, 2014 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 Sunday, January 19 All faculty and staff are invited to join Executive Committee for the morning rounds in the Domes. Details will follow. ​ Thursday, January 30, 2014 Faculty Personnel Committee, - [February 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/february-2014/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET February 17, 2014 Download Docket ​ Calendar Friday, February 21 Faculty Senate, McLaughlin Room 113, 1:30 to 3:00 Agenda: Articulation of Institutional Learning Goals; Faculty Input to Campus Master Plan with Dave Streid; meeting may extend if anyone wants to stay longer for further discussion of the Campus Master Plan - [March 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/march-2014/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET March 31, 2014 Calendar Spring Break, Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 30 ​ Thursday, April 3 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 Thursday, April 10 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 Thursday, April 17 All Campus Development of Consciousness Meeting, 1:15 to 3:15, - [April 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/april-2014/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET March 31, 2014 Calendar Spring Break, Friday, March 21 to Sunday, March 30 ​ Thursday, April 3 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 Thursday, April 10 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 Thursday, April 17 All Campus Development of Consciousness Meeting, 1:15 to 3:15, - [May 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/may-2014/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET May 1, 2014 Calendar Thursday, May 1 Faculty Personnel Committee, 3:15 pm, Dreier Boardroom ​ Saturday, May 3 Supaya Wenuganen, Doctoral Dissertation Defense, 1:00 pm, Maharishi Veda Bhavan room 211 ​ Tuesday, May 6 Academic Council, Special meeting, 3:15, Dreier Room 3 Agenda: DC grading proposal ​ Wednesday, May 7 - [June 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/june-2014/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET June 20, 2014 Calendar Thursday, June 19 Faculty Personnel Committee, 2:00 pm, Dreier Room 232 ​ Monday June 30 to Monday July 7, Total Knowledge Course with Dr. Peter Warburton, Raja of Invincible United Kingdom, Special discounted price of $50. Click Here to Register Now Monday, June 30 to Thursday - [July 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/july-2014/) - [August 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/august-2014/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET August 18, 2014 Here is this docket as a Downloadable Document Calendar ​ Aug 18-29 Faculty Training Course; all faculty who have not taken this course are required to take it. See Jane Schmidt-Wilk for details. ​ Thursday, August 21, Faculty Personnel Committee, 3:15, Dean of Faculty Office ​ Friday, August - [September 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/september-2014/) - FACULTY DOCKET September 8, 2014 Here is this Docket as a Downloadable Document Calendar ​ Tuesday, September 9, Academic Council, 3:15, Dreier Room ​ Thursday, September 18, Faculty Personnel Committee, postponed ​ Tuesday, September 23, Academic Council, 3:15, Dreier Room ​ Friday, September 26, Faculty Development Presentation, 10 am to noon, Dalby Hall Presentation on Communication - [October 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/october-2014/) - [November 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/november-2014/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET November 12, 2014 Here is this Docket as a Downloadable Document Calendar ​ Thursday, November 13, Faculty Personnel Committee, 3:15 pm, Dreier 114 ​ Tuesday, November 18, Academic Council, 3:15 pm, ​ Friday, November 21, 10 am to noon Concurrent Workshops on Teaching for all faculty, details to be - [December 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2014/december-2014/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET December 22, 2014 ​Here is this Docket as a Downloadable Document Calendar​ Saturday, January 10, Celebration of Maharaja Adiraj Rajaraam’s Birthday, 10:00 am, details to be announced. ​ Monday, January 12, Celebration with Maharaja Adiraj Rajaraam, 10:00 am, Maharishi Patanjali Golden Dome of Pure Knowledge, details to be announced; the Celebration - [March 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/march-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET March 7, 2013 ​ Calendar ​ Thursday, March 7 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:15 to 4:15; Agenda: Applicant reviews; Intellectual Property policy; named professorships Thursday, March 14 Academic Council, Dreier Room 114, 3:15 to 4:15; Agenda: components of Consciousness-Based Education; report by Dr. Jane Schmidt-Wilk, Dean of Teaching - [April 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/april-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET April 11, 2013 ​ Calendar ​ Thursday, April 11 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:15 to 4:15 ​ Saturday April 13 Faculty Senate, 1:30 to 3:00 pm, Dalby Hall Unified Field Charts with Drs. Bevan Morris and Volker Schanbacher At this meeting, we will review the new template for - [May 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/may-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET May 1, 2013 Calendar Thursday, May 2 Special Academic Council, Dreier Room 114, 3:15 to 4:15. Agenda: Preparation for Higher Learning Commission visit Friday, May 3 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:15 to 4:15 Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and 7, Visit by Higher Learning Commission team, Dr. Brian - [June 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/june-2013/) - There were no new Dockets for June 2013. - [July 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/july-2013/) - There were no new Dockets for July 2013. - [August 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/august-2013/) - There were no new Dockets for August 2013. - [September 6, 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/september-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET September 6, 2013 Downloadable Attachments Docket September 6th, 2013 DC Attendance Calendar 2012-2013 2013 Faculty Yearly Performance Review Calendar ​ Thursday, September 12 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 ​ Thursday, September 19 Academic Council, Dreier Room 114, 3:15 to 4:15 ​ Thursday, October 3 Faculty - [September 17, 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/september-17-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET September 17, 2013 Download 2 attachments September 17th Docket Download Strategic Plan Draft Calendar ​ Thursday, September 12 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 ​ Thursday, September 19 Academic Council, Dreier Room 114, 3:15 to 4:15 ​ Thursday, October 3 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 - [October 4, 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/october-4-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET October 4, 2013 Calendar Thursday, October 10 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 Thursday, October 17 All Campus Development of Consciousness Meeting, 1:15 to 3:15, meeting locations were emailed to all students on April 10 and will be posted in all classrooms early next week. Please make - [October 23, 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/october-23-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET October 23, 2013 Download 3 attachments 10.23.13 Docket DC Attendance Calendar 2013-2014 2014-2015 Academic Calendar Draft Calendar Friday, October 25 Faculty Senate Meeting, Dreier Room 12, 10:00 to 12:00 Introduction of His Excellency Thakur S Powdyel, former Minister of Education of the Kingdom of Bhutan at 12:00 noon. This session - [December 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/december-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET December 20, 2013 ​ Calendar ​ Thursday, January 16, 2014 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 ​ Thursday, January 30, 2014 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 ​ Thursday, February 6, 2014 Faculty Personnel Committee, Dreier Room 232, 3:20 to 4:15 ​ Thursday, February - [Academic Planning](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-planning/) - Chair: Craig Pearson Committee Members: Cathy Gorini, Jane Schmidt-Wilk, Chris Jones, Bill Goldstein, Greg Guthrie Scribe: Meeting Schedule: Every Monday in the Argiro Boardroom at 2:30 pm. Mission Statement: - [Curriculum Committee](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/curriculum-committee/) - Chair: Chris Jones Committee Members: Anne Dow Tom Rowe Bill Sands Premchand Nair Sheila Swanson Scribe: Chris Jones Meeting Schedule: Every 1st and 2nd Thursday of each month, 3:00 PM, MVB Room 210 unless otherwise noted Mission Statement The mission of the Curriculum Committee is to recommend to Academic Council policies and procedures that maintain - [Faculty Personnel Committee](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/faculty-personnel-committee/) - Chair: Cathy Gorini, Dean of Faculty Committee Members: Vicki Alexander Terry Fairchild Dale Divoky John Collins Adile Esen Scribe: Taniya Handapangoda Meeting Schedule: 1st and 2nd Thursday of every month in the Dreier at 3:15 pm. Mission Statement: - [Global Expansion](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/global-expansion/) - Chair: Bill Goldstein Committee Members: Dennis Heaton Yunxiang Zhu Perry Bedinger Lonnie Gamble Scribe: Meeting Schedule: 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month in the Dreier Bldg at 3:15 pm. Mission Statement: - [Academic Computing](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-computing/) - Chair: Tom Hirsch Committee Members: Cathy Gorini Bruce McCollum Scribe: Meeting Schedule: The Academic Computing Committee (ACC) oversees the distribution of fees collected each semester for the improvement of the technological infrastructure of the University. The committee membership consists of the Dean of Faculty, the Technology Coordinator, and the Director of Information Systems. The committee’s - [Personnel Committee](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/personnel-committee/) - [Academic Standards](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-standards/) - Chair: MIU Registrar Committee Members: Vicki Alexander Jim Fairchild Gyan Shrosbree Sheila Swanson Paula Armstrong Gabe Romero Scribe: MIU Registrar Meeting Schedule: Mondays at 3:30 pm in the Drier Building as needed. The Academic Standards Committee maintains the University’s high academic standards and upholds its academic policies. Curriculum Committee and Graduate Committee create and change - [Protection Human/Animal Rights](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/protection-humananimal-rights/) - Protection of Human and Animal Rights Chair: Fred Travis Committee Members: Scribe: Meeting Schedule: Mission Statement: - [Library](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/) - Library Committee Chair: Suzanne Vesely Committee Members: Ken Cavanaugh Ken Daley Dara Llewellyn Craig Shaw Martin Schmidt Scribe: Martin Schmidt Meeting Schedule: biannually Mission Statement: To facilitate the creation of a consciousness-based learning environment for the library and for the university as a whole, the Library Board advises the library director and approves initiatives for - [Publications](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/publications/) - Publications Committee Chair: Craig Pearson Committee Members: Harry Bright Dara Llewellyn Jane Aikens Bill Sands Scribe: Meeting Schedule: Mission Statement: - [Scientific Research](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/scientific-research/) - Scientific Research Chair: Fred Travis Committee Members: Debra Levitsky Rachel Goodman David Goodman Sabita Sawhney Scribe: Meeting Schedule: Every 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:15 pm in Veda Bhavan. Mission Statement: To create a culture of research at MIU. - [Teacher Education Advisory](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/teacher-education-advisory/) - The Teacher Education Advisory Committee meets twice yearly to review and give input on the MIU Teacher Education program. Name Institution/Organization Professional Responsibility Chris Jones Maharishi International University Dean of Academic Programs Paula Armstrong Maharishi International University Chair, Education Department; Director of Teacher Education Gabriel Akura Maharishi International University Instructor of Education Art Satoff Fairfield - [Tutorials](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/tutorials/) - Here is a tutorial to show you how to find the Committees page and how to upload your minutes with the correct layout so all committee pages are the same to view. Please watch the entire video and make sure the layout is correct for your minutes page. (4.5 minutes) This tutorial begins if you - [2012-2013 Academic Year](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/) - [2011 -2012 Academic Year](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2011-2012-academic-year/) - [August 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/august-2012/) - There are no dockets for August 2012. - [September 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/september-2012/) - There are no dockets for September 2012. - [October 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/october-2012/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET October 1, 2012 Calendar Thursday, October 4 Committee Meetings: Curriculum Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee, Expansion Committee, Faculty Personnel Committee ​ Friday, October 5 An Evening with Dr. Morris, Dalby Hall, 8:00 Dr. Morris will discuss his recent tour of Korea, China, and Mongolia, and the unprecedented rise of - [November 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/november-2012/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET November 3, 2012 ​ Calendar ​ Thursday, November 8 Committee Meetings: Curriculum Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee, Expansion Committee, Faculty Personnel Committee ​ Friday, November 9 Faculty and Staff Meeting with Dr. Bevan Morris, Dalby Hall, 3:20 to 4:15 ​ Thursday, November 15 Academic Council, Dreier Room 114; 3:15 to - [December 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/december-2012/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET December 20, 2012 ​ Calendar ​ Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Lunch meeting for Academic Advisors: 12:00 to 1:30, North Dining Room, details will be sent to Academic Advisors ​ Saturday, January 12, 2013 Global Inauguration of Maharishi's Fifth Year of Invincibility—Global Raam Raj, details to be announced Registration for Spring - [January 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/january-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET January 21, 2013 ​ Calendar ​ Thursday, January 31 Committee Meetings: Curriculum Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee, Expansion Committee, Faculty Personnel Committee ​ Thursday, February 7 Committee Meetings: Curriculum Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee, Expansion Committee, Faculty Personnel Committee ​ Thursday, February 14 Academic Council, Dreier Room 114, 3:15 to - [February 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/february-2013/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET February 14, 2013 ​ Calendar ​ Thursday, February 14 Academic Council, Dreier Room 114, 3:15 to 4:15; Agenda: Consciousness-Based Education components ​ Friday, February 22 Faculty Development Workshop, 10:00 to 3:30 pm, Festival Hall Writing workshop with guest Dr. Kathleen Yancey, writing-across-the-curriculum expert Saturday in March, date to be determined - [November 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2012-2013-academic-year/november-2013/) - There are no Dockets to be viewed for November 2013 - [February 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2011-2012-academic-year/february-2012/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET February 1, 20112 Calendar Monday, February 6 Academic Council, Dreier 114, 3:15 to 4:15 Agenda: Internships ​ Friday, February 10 Special Faculty Senate, Dalby Hall, 3:20 to 4:00 Presentation of the new on-line end-of-course feedback forms ​ Monday, February 13 FAPC, Dreier Boardroom, 3:15 to 4:15 ​ Wednesday, February 15 - [March 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2011-2012-academic-year/march-2012/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET March 5, 20112 Calendar​ Monday, March 5 Academic Council, Dreier Room 114, 3:15 to 4:15 Agenda: Budgeting for 2102–2013 ​ Monday, March 12 FAPC, Dreier Boardroom, 3:15 to 4:15 ​ Wednesday, March 14 Curriculum Committee, 3:15, MVB 2nd floor NE classroom ​ Saturday, March 17 Faculty Senate, Dalby Hall, 1:30 - [April 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2011-2012-academic-year/april-2012/) - Maharishi International University FACULTY DOCKET March 5, 20112 ​ Calendar ​ Monday, March 5 Academic Council, Dreier Room 114, 3:15 to 4:15 Agenda: Budgeting for 2102–2013 ​ Monday, March 12 FAPC, Dreier Boardroom, 3:15 to 4:15 ​ Wednesday, March 14 Curriculum Committee, 3:15, MVB 2nd floor NE classroom ​ Saturday, March 17 Faculty Senate, Dalby - [May 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/dockets/2011-2012-academic-year/may-2012/) - [Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-council/resources/) - [no content at present] - [2014-2015](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-council/minutes/2014-2015/) - Academic Council Minutes December 16, 2014 Convened at 3:20 Attendees Cathy Gorini – Academic Council Chair, scribe Jane Schmidt-Wilk, Christopher Jones, Bill Sands, Gurdy Leete, Anne Dow, David Fisher, Fred Travis, Michael Zijlstra, Ken Daley, Matthew Beaufort, Sue Brown, Rouzanna Vardanyan, Rod Eason, Vicki Herriot, Mary King, Registrar, Madusha Perera; Guests: Michael Farrer, David Scharf - [Minutes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/curriculum-committee/minutes/) - [Supporting Materials](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/curriculum-committee/supporting-materials/) - Each meeting of the Curriculum Committee may have supporting material in the form of important documents or proposals that the Committee membership is asked to read. These are included under the meeting date on the left menu. I will also try to link each of these documents to the agenda item for which they are - [Fall 2012 MInutes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/curriculum-committee/minutes/fall-2012-minutes/) - September 6, 2012 September 13, 2012 October 11, 2012 November 1 and 8, 2012 November 29, 2012 December 6, 2012 - [Spring 2013 Minutes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/curriculum-committee/minutes/spring-2013-minutes/) - January 17, 2013 January 31, 2013 February 7, 2013 February 28, 2013 March 7, 2013 April 4, 2013 April 11, 2013 May 9, 2013 - [Fall 2013 Minutes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/curriculum-committee/minutes/fall-2013-minutes/) - September 5, 2013 September 12, 2013 October 3 and October 10, 2013 October 31 and November 6, 2013 December 5, 2013 - [Spring 2014 Minutes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/curriculum-committee/minutes/spring-2014-minutes/) - January 23, 2014 January 30, 2014 - [May 9, 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/curriculum-committee/minutes/may-9-2013/) - Proposal for a new certificate in Maharishi Vedic Science Proposal - [Agendas](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-standards/agendas/) - Academic Standards Committee The Academic Standards Committee meets every Tuesday at 3:25 pm in the Student Life offices. The ASC weekly agenda is as follows: Reviewing student petitions for exceptions to academic regulations Approving internships, directed study courses, and auditing of classes Monitoring students’ academic progress (including the Research in Consciousness course) and putting students - [Minutes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-standards/minutes/) - Minutes of the Academic Standards Committee The Academic Standards Committee reviews petitions proposals from students using standard forms. (See Resources page.) Decisions of the committee are communicated to the student and appropriate faculty, departmental advisors, and Graduation Director. The forms with their decisions then become part of the students' permanent academic files. These decisions concern - [Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-standards/resources/) - Forms Used by Academic Standards Committee The links below allow you to download, open, and print PDF files using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you have difficulty downloading the PDF files, consult Adobe Support for Acrobat Reader. Undergraduate Major Declaration Directed Study Proposal Internship Proposal Course Withdrawal Form - [Agendas](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/agendas/) - Agendas of Library Committee April 11, 2013 Library Board Agenda Meeting 4-11-13 1. Approval of November 11, 2012 minutes. (3-4 min.) 2. Old Business: a. Carpeting Project finished; will ask for donations at celebration and point out donations page (3-4 min.) b. Library survey postponed (2 min.) 3. New Business: a. Director departure and candidate - [Minutes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/minutes/) - April 11, 2013 November 19, 2012 March 20, 2012 November 17, 2011 April 27, 2011 November 11, 2010 June 29, 2010 - [June 29, 2010](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/minutes/june-29-2010/) - Minutes of Library Board Meeting June 29, 2010. Present: Ken Cavanaugh, Dara Llewellyn, Martin Schmidt, Craig Shaw, Suzanne Vesely. Ken Daley was not able to come. Respectfully submitted by Martin Schmidt on June 30th , 2010. Minutes from February 24, 2010 were unanimously approved. Budget: Suzanne gave an overview over the Library budget. Main point - [November 11, 2010](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/minutes/november-11-2010/) - Library Board Minutes for November 11, 2010 Present: Ken Daley, Martin Schmidt, Suzanne Vesely, Craig Shaw. Not present: Ken Cavanaugh and Dara Llewellyn. Respectfully submitted by Martin Schmidt on November 15th, 2010. Edited by Suzanne Vesely. Minutes from June 29, 2010 were unanimously approved. Old Business: 1. Resensitization: Martin Schmidt presented the current status of - [April 27, 2011](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/minutes/april-27-2011/) - Library Board Minutes for April 27, 2011 Present: Ken Daley, Martin Schmidt, Suzanne Vesely, Ken Cavanaugh, Lindsey Brielle, and Dara Llewellyn. Not present: Craig Shaw. Respectfully submitted by Martin Schmidt and Suzanne Vesely on April 28th, 2011 Minutes from November 2010 were unanimously approved. Old Business: Suzanne Vesely presented the results of the MIU Library - [November 17, 2011](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/minutes/november-17-2011/) - Library Board Minutes for November 17, 2010 Present: Ken Daley, Martin Schmidt, Suzanne Vesely, Craig Shaw, and Dara Llewellyn. Not present: Ken Cavanaugh. Respectfully submitted by Martin Schmidt and Suzanne Vesely on November 20th, 2011 Minutes from April 2011 were unanimously approved. Old Business: a. The Reference Librarian Martin Schmidt briefly described a successful change - [March 20, 2012](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/minutes/march-20-2012/) - Library Board Minutes for March 20, 2012 Present: Ken Daley, Ken Cavanaugh, Martin Schmidt, Suzanne Vesely, Craig Shaw, and Dara Llewellyn. Respectfully submitted by Martin Schmidt and Suzanne Vesely on May 23rd, 2011 Minutes from November 2011 were unanimously approved. Old Business: a) The library’s work-study students have started to assemble the study carrels that - [April 11, 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/library/minutes/april-11-2013/) - Library Board Minutes for April 11, 2013 Present: Ken Daley, Martin Schmidt, Suzanne Vesely, and Craig Shaw. Respectfully submitted by Martin Schmidt and Suzanne Vesely on April 15, 2013 1. Minutes from November 11, 2012 were unanimously approved. 2. Old Business: a) Suzanne reported that the carpeting project was successfully completed. She mentioned Martin Schmidt - [Minutes](https://faculty.miu.edu/committees/scientific-research/minutes/) - Scientific Research Committee Minutes April 28, 2013 Current situation: In the new governance plan, research is not mentioned. In the academic goals, research is not mentioned. There is no recognition by the University for scholarly publications. Students say on surveys that teachers in the discipline are not up to date in their discipline Suggestion: Create - [Faculty Handbook](https://faculty.miu.edu/faculty-handbook/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://faculty.miu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/04/faculty-handbook.pdf" title="Faculty handbook"] - [Transfer Credit Policy](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/transfer-credit-policy/) - Transfer-Out Credit: Maharishi International University uses a semester system with academic credits equal to standard semester credits. Transfer-In Credit: MIU will accept as transfer credit toward its bachelor’s degree programs credit earned at any institutions accredited by any of the U.S. “regional” accrediting associations (New England, Middle States, Southern, North Central, Western, or Northwest), or - [Payroll Additions/Changes](https://faculty.miu.edu/benefits/payroll-additionschanges/) - Part-Time Faculty Part-Time faculty must send in their invoices by the last day of the month to the Dean of Faculty office. An invoice template is available for download. If you taught in March you will be paid April 15th, and the invoice must be in by March 31st. Full-Time Faculty If you have an approved - [Meals](https://faculty.miu.edu/benefits/meals/) - Your meal plan depends upon your benefits package negotiated upon your hire. Please check your offer letter sent to you from DOF@miu.edu for reference. Everything discussed below will not apply to everyone. Meal Options: All Meals -Sticker on your faculty badge and bar-code activated in the database. Commissary - you have the option to choose - [Insurance](https://faculty.miu.edu/benefits/insurance/) - Insurance is only available for full-time faculty. Below is a summary of the Insurance package from the Faculty Handbook. If you have any questions regarding your Life or Health Insurance please contact: International Health Insurance Claudia Rodriguez x4623 crodriguez@miu.edu Domestic Meritain Maureen Jones x4108 majones@miu.edu. Life and Dental Insurance Maureen Jones x4108 majones@miu.edu. Faculty Insurance Information - [Faculty Senate](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/faculty-senate/) - Chair: Cathy Gorini Faculty Development Workshop October 26th, 2012 Susie Dillbeck Resources: Writing and Using Effective Science of Consciousness Points for Main Point and Unity Charts (PDF) Faculty Senate Schedule Saturday, November 17 Faculty Senate Meeting, Dalby Hall, 1:30 to 3:30 Saturday, December 8 Faculty Senate Meeting, Dalby Hall, 1:30 to 3:30: Unified Field Charts, - [Academic Council](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-council/) - Chair: Scott Herriott Members: Academic Department Chairs, Academic Deans, Registrar, Director of the Library Cathy Gorini, Dean of Faculty Jane Schmidt-Wilk, Dean of Teaching and Learning Chris Jones, Dean of Academic Programs Fred Travis, Dean of the Graduate School Rod Eason, Dean of Student Life Bill Sands, Dean of the College of Maharishi Vedic Science Jim - [Faculty Payroll](https://faculty.miu.edu/faculty-payroll/) - Hiring Paperwork Our next step is to complete paperwork for your hire. When you have arrived to campus, please contact Madusha Perera for an Entrance Meeting. Appointments are generally available Monday - Friday 10:30-12:00 and 2:30-4:00. We are located in the Dreier Building, 2nd floor, room 232, Dean of Faculty Office. Payroll & Hire Please - [Agendas](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-council/agendas/) - [Minutes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-council/minutes/) - Academic Council's most recent minutes will be shown here. They will be archived in the folders on the left, listed by date. - [Agendas 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-council/agendas/agendas-2013/) - Academic Council Agendas Agenda Academic Council December 12th, 2013 Convened at 3:20 Attendees Cathy Gorini – Academic Council Chair Anne Dow, Scott Herriott, Jane Schmidt-Wilk, Vicki Herriott, Chris Jones, Ken Daley, David Fisher, Isabelle Matzkin, Paul Morehead, Gurdy Leete, Matthew Beaufort, Fred Travis, Paula Armstrong, Rod Eason, Bill Sands, Dennis Heaton, Mark Ellinghaus, Terry Fairchild, - [2012-2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/academic-council/minutes/2012-2013/) - Minutes of Academic Council December 12th, 2013 Agenda: December 12, 2013 1. Five-year plan for developing the learning progressions and rubrics for our institutional learning goals Attendees Cathy Gorini – Academic Council Chair Anne Dow, Scott Herriott, Jane Schmidt-Wilk, Vicki Herriott, Chris Jones, Ken Daley, David Fisher, Isabelle Matzkin, Paul Morehead, Gurdy Leete, Matthew Beaufort, Fred - [Copyright and Fair Use Policies](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/copyright-and-fair-use-policies/) - See MIU policies on copyright and fair use. - [Development of Consciousness](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/development-of-consciousness/) - The development of consciousness through the regular practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique is a core value of the University and an integral component of the academic program. Four decades of scientific research have shown Transcendental Meditation to be highly beneficial to student success and the promotion of campus harmony. For this reason all students - [Directed Studies](https://faculty.miu.edu/policies/directed-studies/) - ASC Policies for Directed Studies (Posted: Fall 2014) Directed studies are not independent studies. Directed study teachers are required to meet with the student AT LEAST THREE TIMES PER WEEK FOR AN HOUR EACH TIME to review progress and provide feedback. Every academic department should designate a faculty member to oversee all directed study and - [Tools for Academic Advising](https://faculty.miu.edu/academic-advising/academic-advising-toolsk) - Here you will find useful advising links, tools, steps, and tips for successful advising. Thank you for all your support in guiding our students - [7. Maharishi International University Press](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/administrative-departments/7-maharishi-university-of-management-press/) - [2018-19 Academic Year](https://faculty.miu.edu/teaching-resources/faculty-development-seminars/2018-19-academic-year/) - [Accounting MBA Learning Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/accounting-mba-learning-outcomes/) - Accounting MBA Program Learning Outcomes By the end of the program students will display... G1. Communication skills (writing, speaking, presentation using technology) G2. Research skills (information literacy) G3. Leadership and Teamwork skills G4. Personal Development (time management, health, happiness, clarity on personal strengths and career goals) G5. Professional Advancement (movement toward career goals) A1. Demonstrate - [Activities to Practice Holistic Thinking](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/activities-to-practice-holistic-thinking/) - These are but a few of the many ways you can help students develop their holistic thinking. The review activity is spelled out in the syllabus template used at the University. It includes the following steps written from the student's point of view: At the end of the lesson, please write down in your own - [Curriculum Map Template](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/curriculum-map-template/) - Template for a program curriculum map - [Experience Questionnaire](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/teaching-resources/experience-questionnaire-4/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://faculty.miu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/09/Experience-questionnaire-1.pdf" title="Experience questionnaire"] - [Considerations for Writing Assignments](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/considerations-for-writing-assignments/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://faculty.miu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/09/Considerations-for-Writing-Writing-Assignments.pdf" title="Considerations for Writing Writing Assignments"] - [General University Assessment Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/general-university-assessment-resources/) - [Critical Thinking Rubric](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/critical-thinking-rubric/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://faculty.miu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/08/Critical-Thinking-Scoring-Rubric-08-2019.pdf" title="Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric 08-2019"] - [Individualized Major](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/individualized-major/) - Individualized Major (BA or BS) By the end of the program, students will be able to... 1. Identify significant advancements in their own development of consciousness in a reflective paper during their final project. (1) 2.Achieve the broad goal of their degree plan, while pursuing coursework, internships and a final project in pursuit of this - [General Education Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/general-education-outcomes/) - General Education Program Learning Outcomes By the end of the program, students will be able to... 1. Critically evaluate a new paradigm that sees consciousness as primary and as the unified field of mind, body, and the physical universe. 2. Interpret the transformations in one’s own mind and body that result from the regular practice - [BFA in Art PLOs](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/bfa-in-art-plos/) - BFA Program Learning Outcomes By the end of this program, students will be able to: Be aware, engaged, receptive to feedback, and able to innovatively apply what they learn. Create works of art that demonstrate a working knowledge of materials, process, effective technique, form, and content. Refine perception, develop ideas, and express their artistic voice. - [BA in Creative and Professional Writing Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/ba-in-creative-and-professional-writing-outcomes/) - [BA in Consciousness and Human Potential Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/ba-in-consciousness-and-human-potential/) - Maharishi Vedic Science-BA By the end of the program, students will be able to... 1. Identify improvements in behavior, perception, thinking, feeling and overall growth of consciousness resulting from practice of the technologies of Maharishi Vedic Science. 2. Orally communicate principles of modern science and Maharishi Vedic Science and their application to fulfilling humanity’s highest - [BALA Program outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/bala-program-outcomes/) - BALA Program Outcomes Graduates are able to… Display improvements in perception, thinking, feeling, and overall growth of consciousness. Display a healthy and optimal quality of life that allows them to get through their daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. Apply unifying principles within and across disciplines to synthesize ideas, integrate divergent perspectives, and - [MBA PLOs](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/mba-plos/) - Standard MBA Program Learning Outcomes By the end of the program, students will be able to display... G1. Communication skills (writing, speaking, presentation using technology) G2. Research skills (information literacy) G3. Leadership and Teamwork skills G4. Personal Development (time management, health, happiness, clarity on personal strengths and career goals) G5. Professional Advancement (movement toward career - [MS in Computer Science Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/ms-in-computer-science-outcomes/) - MS Program Outcomes By the end of their academic program, students will be able to. . . Understand the fundamental concepts and theories of computer science as a basis for life-long learning and continuing professional development in the computing field. 1a. Be able to apply the knowledge of computer science to practical situations. 1b. Learn - [Ph.D. in MVS Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/ph-d-in-mvs-outcomes/) - Ph.D in Maharishi Vedic Science By the end of the program, students will be able to... After the course work and at the end of the program, be able to evaluate experiences of growth of consciousness in themselves and in their activity, such as growth of balance in speech and activity, creative and coherent interactions, - [MGT PhD Program Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/mgt-phd-program-outcomes/) - Program learning outcomes of the PhD in Management By the end of the program graduates will be able to G1. critique a scholarly research paper. G2. define a suitably scoped topic for study and conduct a literature review on that topic. G3. work conceptually within the theory of sustainable business and organizational change. G4. design - [MA in Maharishi Vedic Science Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/ma-in-maharishi-vedic-science-outcomes/) - MA in Maharishi Vedic Science Outcomes 1. Identify, reflect upon and articulate improvements in behavior, perception, thinking, feeling and overall growth of consciousness resulting from practice of the technologies of Maharishi Vedic Science. 2. Read the Vedic Literature smoothly in Devanagari regularly with attention on correct pronunciation. (Excluding the online program) 3. Orally communicate principles - [BS in Computer Science Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/bs-in-computer-science-outcomes/) - Computer Science-BS 1. Read and write code in a range of different programming languages, seeing the similarities between them and realizing the ease of learning a new language. 2. Demonstrate substantial knowledge of Java. 3. Communicate computer science concepts both orally and in writing to a range of audiences. 4. Design and implement a software - [Guide to Program Assessment Plan and Annual Report](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/guide-to-program-assessment-plan-and-annual-report/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://faculty.miu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/10/MUM-Guide-to-Program-Assessment-Planning-and-Reporting-1.pdf" title="MUM Guide to Program Assessment Planning and Reporting"] - [Levels of Writing for Three Kinds of Writing](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/levels-of-writing-for-three-kinds-of-writing/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://faculty.miu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/09/Writing-Rubric-for-MIU.pdf" title="Writing Rubric for MIU"] - [Holistic rubrics for Holistic, Critical, and Writing](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/holistic-rubrics-for-holistic-critical-and-writing/) - Holistic Rubrics for Evaluating 3 ELOs: Holistic Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Writing 4 pts – Advanced (capstone courses & senior projects) 3 pts – Proficient (intermediate courses) 2 pts – Progressing (introductory courses) 1 pt – Beginning; 0 pts – Missing (college entry) Holistic Thinking The work identifies a common principle operating in analogous - [Holistic Thinking Analytic Rubric](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/holistic-thinking-analytic-rubric/) - Holistic Thinking Rubric This rubric was developed by a group of faculty using the AACU rubric for Integrative Learning as a starting point. It integrates many years of working with students on connecting the parts of knowledge to the whole of knowledge and the whole of knowledge to the Self, a defining feature of Consciousness-Based - [Original Four-Year Plan](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/original-four-year-plan/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://faculty.miu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/09/HLC-AA-DISPLAY.pdf" title="HLC AA DISPLAY"] - [Writing Rubric](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/writing-rubric/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://faculty.miu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/09/WrittenCommunication-v2.pdf" title="WrittenCommunication v2"] - [Recommended Readings on Assessment](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/recommended-readings-on-assessment/) - [Homework / Quizzes / Final](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/teaching-resources/stc-resources/homework-quizzes-final/) - Homework Assignments 2 Assignment Categories: Critical Thinking & Creative Expression STC homework assignments use both critical thinking skills and creative expression. This document shows all assignments at a glance, as they relate to lessons: View the file: STC assignment categories.pdf View the file: STC assignment categories.doc Quizzes Quiz 1 (Men and Women's schedule): View the file: - [Total Knowledge, Dharma](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/teaching-resources/stc-resources/total-knowledge-dharma/) - The Perennial Search for Knowledge & Total Knowledge Wholeness: By enlivening the unbounded field of pure consciousness within, one naturally transcends the duality of subjective and objective knowledge, and gains access to the source of both. This is Total Knowledge. Study Questions: Describe the two paradigms that have guided man's search for knowledge throughout history. - [2017-18 Academic Year](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/teaching-resources/faculty-development-seminars/2017-2018-academic-year/) - Faculty Development, May 25, 2018 Improving Student Learning through Program Assessment (Drs. Jane Schmidt-Wilk and Christopher Jones) Agenda (PDF) Slides Video Faculty Development, April 27, 2018 Improving Student Learning through Curriculum Mapping (Dr. Jane Schmidt-Wilk) Handout (PDF) Curriculum Mapping Spreadsheet Slides Part 1 Introduction (PDF) Part 2 Images for Cognitive Process Domain of the Revised Taxonomy (PDF) Part - [Program-Level Assessment Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-level/) - for Department Chairs, Program Directors, Learning Community Directors, and Certificate Leaders The MUM Guide to the Program Assessment Planning and Reporting This is the guide to creating an assessment plan and to filing an annual report. Here is the link to the report form. You can't use this to submit an annual report, but you - [Performance Indicators](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/general-university/performance-indicators/) - [Critical Thinking: Resources for Teaching and Assessing](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/general-university/critical-thinking-resources-for-teaching-and-assessing/) - The following resources have been developed by Isabelle Matzkin for teaching and assessing our Critical Thinking Essential Learning Outcome. Main Points about Critical Thinking A simple rubric for evaluating critical thinking: This rubric was updated in August, 2019. It can be used for assessing critical thinking at the program or course level, as well as - [Course Assessment](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/assessment/course-assessment/) - Grading Grading Faculty Development Seminar: Grading and Continuous Improvement in the Classroom (April 2010) (PDF) Sample of Department Grading Policies: Meaning of Grades in the Teacher Education Program" (April 2010) (PDF) Handout from Workshop on the Power Law of Learning and its Implications for Grading (Jan. 2005) (PDF) General Information About Rubrics Grading Rubrics: Make Grading Easy by Using - [JULY 2015 - JUNE 2016](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/teaching-and-learning-committee/minutes/july-2015-june-2016/) - Minutes of the Teaching and Learning Committee May 12, 2016 Present: Jane Schmidt-Wilk*, Paula Armstrong*, Matthew Beaufort, Isabelle Matzkin, Mark Ellinghaus* (asterisk denotes presence at the meeting) Combined meeting with members of the Quality of Instruction subcommittee: David Fisher, Joseph Lerman. Not present: Craig Pearson, Chris Jones, Liis Mattik Mark Ellinghaus agreed to post minutes - [Other Assessment Resources](https://faculty.miu.edu/teaching-resources/assessment/) - Course Assessment Program Assessment Assessment and Curriculum Maps (2006) Institutional Assessment Assessment Team Materials Sample Program Outcomes from Alverno College (posted with permission from Alverno College, 2016) Ability-Based Learning Program (4 pages) The Biology Major (12 pages) The Molecular Biology Specialization (4 pages) The Business and Management Major (12 pages) The Chemistry Major (12 pages) The - [Development of Consciousness: Tools for Assessing and Teaching](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/general-university/development-of-consciousness-tools-for-teaching-and-assessing/) - This Essential Learning Outcomes has been discussed at length by faculty groups over the period between 2015 to 2018. The following documents may help you understand this ELO more fully: The Development of Consciousness Profile: this document defines the ELO and gives strategies for promoting it in class. Classroom Policies around the Development of Consciousness - [Program Learning Outcomes](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/) - Maharishi University Academic Programs: Learning Outcomes UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL EDUCATION ART Undergraduate: BA in Art BFA in Art Graduate: MA in Studio Art BUSINESS Undergraduate: BA in Creative Entrepreneurship Graduate: Master of Business Administration Specializations: MBA in Sustainable Business — on campus MBA in Sustainable Business — online MBA in Accounting for Professionals MBA in SAP - [BA in Art PLOs](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/ba-in-art-plos/) - BA in Art Program Learning Outcomes By the end of this program students will be able to: 1. Be alert, receptive, engaged, innovative, and able to apply what they learn. 2. Create art through a basic competence in manual skills, a reasonable grounding in technical knowledge, and a fundamental understanding of the main principles, - [MA in Art PLOs](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/ma-in-art-plos/) - Outcomes for the MA in Art By the end of the program, graduates will be able to... Sustain a studio practice that creates a condition for stretching one’s territory of discovery Advance a working knowledge of materials and effective methods related to your area of focus Develop the ability to correlate outer performance with the - [BA in Entrepreneurship PLOs](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/program-learning-outcomes/ba-in-entrepreneurship-plos/) - Program Learning Outcomes for the BA in Entrepreneurship By the end of the program students will be able to display... A1. Analytical problem solving using knowledge of the business functions A2. Synthetic thinking: problem formulation and creativity in identifying options for decision B1. Communication skills (written and oral) B2. Critical thinking and reasoning B3. Research - [Outcomes, Assessment Plans, and Curriculum Plans by Program](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/program-learning-outcomes/) - This is the landing page for a variety of program design and assessment materials organized by all the academic programs at the University. You can find the outcomes, the assessment plan or the curriculum map for programs by going to each of these sub-pages. If the link is not live, it is because the program - [HLC Assessment Academy Reports and Responses](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/) - Original Four-Year Plan Year 1 (2015-16) Fall Report Response from Mentor and Scholar Year 2 (2016-17) Fall Report Response from Mentor and Scholar Spring Report Response from Mentor and Scholar Year 3 (2017-18) Fall Report Response from Mentor and Scholar December 2017 Report Response from Mentor and Scholar Year 4 (2018-19) Fall 2018 Report Response - [Assessment and Curriculum Maps](https://faculty.miu.edu/teaching-resources/assessment-and-curriculum-maps/) - At MUM every program and learning community should have a curriculum map that shows how the student learning outcomes are related to each course in the program. The materials accessed through this page help you understand a curriculum map and its value. You can also find a collection of MUM curriculum maps on this page. - [Elaborated Profile of the Development of Consciousness ELO](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/general-university/development-of-consciousness-tools-for-teaching-and-assessing/elaborated-profile-of-the-development-of-consciousness-elo/) - Short Definition of the Development of Consciousness ELO Graduates are able to. . . Identify improvements in their behavior, perception, thinking, feeling, and overall growth of consciousness from the technologies for the development of consciousness offered by the University. These improvements are verified through both objective measures and subjective experience — through physiological, psychological and - [Development of Consciousness Policies and Procedures](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/general-university/development-of-consciousness-tools-for-teaching-and-assessing/development-of-consciousness-policies-and-procedures/) - Development of Consciousness ELO Classroom Policies and Procedures (For Faculty) Every class has a Development of Consciousness component A 15-minute group meditation in the classroom before lunch Mon-Sat. At the end of Class Mon-Fri Meditators stay for a 20-minute group meditation with class. This group meditation is part of each class. (Five group meditations per week.) - [Fall 2018 Report to the HLC Assessment Academy](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/fall-2018-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/) - What projects have you been following on the Collaboration Network? What have you learned from the experiences of other schools that is useful to your project? To learn more about the progress and development of other projects, get alerts by following other projects We discovered a new learning outcome management system in reviewing the Park - [Response to the December 2017 Report](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/december-2017-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/response-to-the-december-2017-report/) - Primary Mentor: Peggy Bloom, email: margaret.bloom@marquette.edu, mobile phone (414) 235-0138 HLC Scholar: Jan Smith, e-mail: jsmith@pittstate.edu What are some strengths of this project/Academy work? Why are these strengths? Reviewed by Margaret Bloom (Primary Mentor): Your Version 5 report documents what I perceived during our interactions (consultation) over lunch at the Assessment Academy meeting that your team - [December 2017 Report to the HLC Assessment Academy](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/december-2017-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/) - What projects have you been following on the Collaboration Network? What have you learned from the experiences of other schools that is useful to your project? To learn more about the progress and development of other projects, get alerts by following other projects. We have been following Hocking College and Kettering University. We spoke with - [Response to the Fall 2017 Report to the HLC Assessment Academy](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/fall-2017-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/response-to-the-fall-2017-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/) - [Fall 2017 Report to the HLC Assessment Academy](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/fall-2017-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/) - What projects have you been following on the Collaboration Network? What have you learned from the experiences of other schools that is useful to your project? To learn more about the progress and development of other projects, get alerts by following other projects. We are looking at this point for others' experiences with a variety - [Response to the Spring 2017 Report](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/spring-2017-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/response-to-the-spring-2017-report/) - Primary Mentor Margaret (Peggy) Bloom margaret.bloom@marquette.edu, (414) 540-0478 HLC Scholar Jan Smith jsmith@pittstate.edu What are some strengths of this project/Academy work? Why are these strengths? Reviewed by Margaret Bloom (Primary Mentor): The team members should give themselves a gold star! Perhaps the most important strength of this project I note is the persistence of the project team - [Spring 2017 Report to the HLC Assessment Academy](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/spring-2017-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/) - [Fall 2016 Report to the HLC Assessment Academy](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/fall-2016-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/) - What projects have you been following on the Collaboration Network? What have you learned from the experiences of other schools that is useful to your project? To learn more about the progress and development of other projects, get alerts by following other projects. We have been following Logan University, University of Northern Colorado, Minnesota State - [Response to the Fall 2016 Report](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/fall-2016-report-to-the-hlc-assessment-academy/response-to-the-fall-2016-report/) - What are some strengths of this project/Academy work? Why are these strengths? Reviewed by Margaret Bloom (Primary Mentor): After reading your project report I find myself thinking of that old advertisement slogan, Maharishi International University assessment team, "you've come a long way baby!” The team has learned much about student learning assessment and it shows in this - [Fall 2015 Report to the HLC Assessment Academy](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/spring-2016-report-to-assessment-academy/) - Describe the project you developed at the Roundtable. Focus particularly on the general strategies you developed. (500 words) At the Assessment Roundtable in Oakbrook, our 8-person faculty assessment team conceived a 4-year project with a theme for each year (click here to review, or see attachment). Our broad goals: To orient learning at the University around - [Response to the Fall 2015 Report](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/hlc-reports-and-responses/spring-2016-report-to-assessment-academy/response-to-the-spring-2018-report/) - What are some strengths of this project/Academy work? Why are these strengths? Reviewed by Margaret Bloom (Primary Mentor) Your team has developed the outlines of a very ambitious project to develop and implement a three level assessment process for the “Essential Learning Outcomes”, the MIU institutional learning outcomes for both undergraduate and graduate students. By the end - [JULY 2012 - JUNE 2013](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/teaching-and-learning-committee/minutes/july-2012-june-2013/) - Teaching and Learning Committee May 21, 2013 Present: Jane Schmidt-Wilk, Chair, Paula Armstrong, Isabelle Matzkin, Michael Zijlstra Not present:Matthew Beaufort, Anil Maheshwari Special guests: Dina Chammas and Michael Lerom The meeting celebrated Dina Chammas and Michael Lerom for converting the undergraduate required physics courses in the pre-med program to active learning courses using Workshop Physics, - [Program Assessment](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/assessment/program-assessment/) - [Institutional Assessment](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/assessment-resources/assessment/institutional-assessment/) - [Assessment Team Materials](https://faculty.miu.edu/teaching-resources/assessment-team-materials/) - General Background on Assessment of Student Learning Useful Templates Carnegie Mellon Template for Program-level Outcomes Assessment Chart (DOC) Template for a Curriculum Map for a Course Syllabus (from Suskie, 2015) (DOC) Useful Tools Force Field Analysis (PDF) Decision Matrix (PDF) Useful Links Assessment Overview and Best Practices-- webpages at Brown University Glossary of Terms and other Useful Materials from Carnegie - [JULY 2013 - JUNE 2014](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/teaching-and-learning-committee/minutes/july-2013-june-2014/) - [JULY 2014 - JUNE 2015](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/teaching-and-learning-committee/minutes/july-2014-june-2015/) - Minutes of the Teaching and Learning Committee June 11, 2015 Present: Jane Schmidt-Wilk, Matthew Beaufort, Isabelle Matzkin Absent: Paula Armstrong, Michael Zijlstra, Anil Maheshwari Agenda: ​Team-based learning Watched 12-minute video “Team-Based Learning: Group Work that Works” from UT Austin (https://vimeo.com/51713733) and reviewed its primary components: stable teams, assigned readings, readiness assurance, application projects, and peer - [JULY 2016 - JUNE 2017](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/teaching-and-learning-committee/minutes/july-2016-june-2017/) - Minutes of the Teaching and Learning Committee May 18, 2017 Present: Jane Schmidt-Wilk*, Paula Armstrong*, Matthew Beaufort*, Mark Ellinghaus*, Isabelle Matzkin* (asterisk denotes presence at the meeting) Decisions made: Faculty advisors for Senior Projects will have students prepare Executive Summaries for their Senior Projects; Executive Summaries for projects to be presented at the Knowledge - [JULY 2017 - JUNE 2018](https://faculty.miu.edu/test-page/committees/teaching-and-learning-committee/minutes/july-2017-june-2018/) - Minutes of the Teaching and Learning Committee December 14, 2017 Present: Jane Schmidt-Wilk, Sonja Gobec, Michael Zijlstra, Mark Ellinghaus Not present: Paula Armstrong, Isabelle Matzkin, Matthew Beaufort Guest speaker: Dr. Holly Bender, Associate Director of CELT, Iowa State University Heard from Holly about some of the SoTL initiatives CELT has in progress. 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