Provost Communication, Monday, March 10, 2025

Good morning, everyone, and happy Monday. I hope you are easing into your Monday, albeit with a little less sleep due to the time change. However, more daylight and sunshine just might be worth it!

Well Done! Peer Instruction in Mathematics Publication

Bori Mazzag, CNRS Associate Dean, Arianna Thobaben, Supplemental Instruction Coordinator and Lecturer in Education and Su Karl, Learning Center Director, co-authored a publication with colleagues from multiple CSU campuses on Peer Instruction in Mathematics: A Survey of the California State University. Their article was published in PRIMUS (Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies), a leading journal about teaching collegiate mathematics. The paper arose from a colloquium series in Spring 2021 for the CSU Math Council, a consortium representing all Departments of Mathematics and Statistics in the California State University System. You can find the publication here.

Coming Soon: A Powerful New Academic Advising Tool!

Advisors, exciting changes are ahead! A new advising system is on the way to enhance how we support students.

Why the change?
Extensive campus input—including the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)  Excellence in Advising Self-Study, faculty advising fellows and working group, and advisor feedback—highlighted the need for a robust tool to improve advising impact. Slate for Advising will support holistic advising, boost student engagement, and streamline your workflow.

What to expect:

• A streamlined advising dashboard with rosters and student details

• Integrated appointment scheduling and communication tools

• Personal and shared advising notes

• The ability to see and release holds

• The ability to make student referrals and set early alerts for at-risk students

Pilot testing begins in March/April! Stay tuned for updates as we prepare for training and rollout.

SkillShop: “Best Practices for Supporting Student Survivors" Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Do you know what to do when a student discloses that they have experienced rape, stalking, domestic violence or sexual assault? Do you know your legal responsibilities as an employee of Cal Poly Humboldt? Do you know how to bridge student survivors to established support? If not, attend the workshop: "Best Practices for Supporting Student Survivors"

This SkillShop helps faculty, staff, and students prevent and respond to sexualized violence.  Participants will learn about key resources for responding to sexualized violence on campus and also best practices of what to do and not do. Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 10 – 11 am, Library 209 - Fishbowl. 

Presented by: Maxwell Schnurer, Chair of the Communication Department, Chair of the Sexual Assault Prevention Committee and Mira Friedman, Lead for Health Education and Clinic Support Services. Hope to see you there.

Discussion of Local Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards: Wednesday March 12, 2025, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

On December 5, 2024, Humboldt County experienced a M7.0 earthquake that triggered a tsunami warning all along the north coast of California. Join us in person or via Zoom in Goodwin Forum, Nelson Hall East Rm 102 for an interactive presentation and discussion with a panel of local experts to learn more about earthquake and tsunami hazards and warning systems in our region, and what we can learn from this event to become more resilient as a community. 

Speakers and Panelists: 

Amanda Admire: Department of Geology, Cal Poly Humboldt

Ryan Aylward: NOAA, National Weather Service 

Cris Coczera: AVP of Campus Resilience and Response, Cal Poly Humboldt

Lori Dengler: Dept. of Geology, Cal Poly Humboldt

Jennifer Marlow: Dept. of Environmental Science & Management, Cal Poly Humboldt

Melanie Michalak: Dept. of Geology, Cal Poly Humboldt

Jason Patton: California Geological Survey 

Laurie Richmond: Dept. of Environmental Science & Management, Cal Poly Humboldt; California Sea Grant

The event is open to the public and members of the broader community are encouraged to attend. Participants who register will be emailed a recording. Register here.

I hope you have a wonderful Monday and please know that you are appreciated.

Jenn Capps