NSC eUpdate Jan. 29, 2017

Did You Know?

Did you know that students are less likely to take no as an answer when interacting with female professors? According to a new study from Eastern Washington University, "women working in education are more often requested to give extensions, boost grades and be more lenient when it comes to classroom policy." You can read more about the added demand on female professors by clicking below. Now you know.

Read the Article

A Message From Robert S. Littlefield, Ph.D.

"I am pleased to inform you that Dr. William Kinnally has accepted the opportunity to serve as interim program coordinator for the Radio & Television program effective July 1, 2018. Given the current reorganization underway at UCF, I thought it best to ask Dr. Kinnally to serve as interim until the new administrative reporting structure is in place. He has agreed to provide leadership during this exciting time of transition and I appreciate his willingness to be part of the leadership team.

I will be making this announcement to the entire faculty and staff at the NSC school meeting today. However, I wanted to let the Radio & Television faculty and staff know prior to the meeting of my decision and his acceptance. Please congratulate Dr. Kinnally and join me in thanking him for his willingness to serve.

Best wishes,

Robert S. Littlefield"

Provost Academic Realignment FAQs

The Office of the Provost has created a resources and FAQ page regarding the recently announced changes affecting the Nicholson School of Communication and other schools and colleges at UCF. Access this page by visiting the Office of the Provost online, by clicking below.

Office of the Provost

TIP Workshop & Intent to apply

Anyone intending to apply for TIP must notify faculty affairs and assessment coordinator, Zachary Knauer, by Friday, Feb. 2. Information regarding TIP will only be sent to those who have indicated that they intend to apply. Also, be aware that the College of Sciences will be holding a TIP prep workshop at 3 p.m. on Friday,
Feb. 2 in CSB 221.

Test Proctor Pool

The Test Proctor Pool is set up for the semester and NASSC is accepting proctor requests. If you would like to have GTA(s) proctor your exam(s), please complete the request via this Qualtrics link: http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvFvbCt1nWNWK6V Please complete the survey for each exam you want proctored.

The submission deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.

Please contact Kirsten Seitz (Kirsten.Seitz@ucf.edu) if you have any questions, concerns or require further information.

Chairs and Directors Meeting Minutes Now Available

Meeting minutes from the Jan. 17 chairs and directors regular meeting are now available. Please visit the Nicholson resource or click below for access.

See Minutes

Automated Retrieval Center Update

The Automated Retrieval Center (ARC) is part of a multi-year project of library expansion and renovation.Some print materials relevant to communication are being moved into the automated retrieval center. For more information, visit: https://guides.ucf.edu/arc. If you need additional help, contact the NSC library liason, Bridget Rubenking Bridget.Rubenking@ucf.edu.

Mindfulness at Work -Feb. 14

The Office of Human Resources, in coordination with Health Advocate Solutions, is sponsoring an EAP workshop titled "Mindfulness at Work". This workshop reviews the principles and benefits of mindfulness. It includes activities to help participants learn how to apply stress reducing practices in their daily lives, benefiting both the workplace and their home lives. This event will be held from 2 - 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Human Resources training room 105. Registration is required via Employee Self Service >> Learning and Development >> Request Training Enrollment >> Search by Course Number (EAP113).

Birthdays

Sierra Carter
Feb. 3

Mark Your Calendar

Monday, Jan. 29
Organization Open House
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
NSC Atrium

Saturday, Feb. 3
Seminole County Regional Science, Math and Engineering Fair

Tuesday, Feb. 6
First UCF Faculty Author Celebration
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Live Oak Room

Friday, Feb. 9
Undergraduate Research Excellence Showcase applications due

Monday, Feb. 12
Program Coordinators Meeting
3 – 5 p.m., NSC 254

Wednesday, Feb. 14
Mindfulness at Work
2 - 3 p.m.
Human Resources training room 105

Friday, Feb. 16
Faculty Meeting
10 a.m. – Noon
NSC 228

Friday, Feb. 16
NSC Faculty Colloquium - Jihyun Kim "Celebrity's Social Media and the Role of Social Presence
Noon - 1 p.m.
NSC 228

Thursday, March 1
COS Outstanding AlumKnights
6 p.m.
Location TBA

Monday, March 12 - Wednesday, 14
International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference

Wednesday, Mar. 21
Program Coordinators Meeting
Noon – 2 p.m.
NSC 254

Friday, Mar. 30
Faculty Meeting
10 a.m. – Noon
NSC 228

Monday, Apr. 16
Program Coordinators Meeting
3 – 5 p.m.
NSC 254

Tuesday, Apr. 24
Faculty Meeting
10 a.m. – Noon
NSC 228

Tuesday, Apr. 24
Faculty Colloquium - Tim Brown "Webcourses, chat rooms, mobile - Oh My! The Role of Technology in Student Engagement Online."
Noon - 1 p.m.
NSC 228