Ideas for videoconferencing versus the need for human interaction were debated. Steering committee members gave feedback on day versus residential programs. Strong arguments were made for each. Three issues of Newsline will be published this spring. No workshops were held in the fall due to the delay in funding.
Attendance is encouraged.
Powerpoint and Internet skills have been added to the training repertoire. Some faculty are taking advantage of training, but some members raised the issue of time and location conflicting with other faculty commitments. As part of the duties in assisting Chair Burstein, Karen will develop a web site for the Center for Teaching. Pre-registration will be required, though there is no limit on enrollment at this time. Packets will go out to CFT representatives in late February.