INTERIM REPORT: 2003-2005
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUR-YEAR PLAN (2002-2006)
6 September 2005
A. TEACHING
1. Objective: I will continue to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English, Humanities, and Honors.
Measurements: I will review, revise and develop course schedules, formats and materials.
Achievements: I will have reviewed, revised and developed course schedules, formats, and materials for the following class offerings: English 213, “Diaries and Diarists”; English 4/541, “Literary Theory”; English 275, “Introduction to Literary Studies.”
COMPLETED. Courses were taught, reviewed, developed as documented by syllabi in my files and on my web pages: http://www.intech.mnsu.edu/bunkers/courses.htm
2. Objective: I will evaluate teaching and student learning through the use of a variety of assessment tools.
Measurements: Use of on-going classroom learning assessment measures, student self-assessments, etc.
Achievements: Classroom learning assessment measures will have been used on a regular basis during each course. Appropriate changes/adaptations in the presentation of course content will have been made based upon on-going student feedback. Student evaluations of courses taught will be completed and analyzed at the end of each semester. Evaluative measures used will include students’ self-assessments and personally designed course evaluations.
COMPLETED as documented in assessment instruments on file in my office and on specific course web pages (e.g., participants’ reflections papers for English 630, “Survivors’ Stories” are posted on this web page: http://www.intech.mnsu.edu/bunkers/survivors'_stories.htm
3. Objective: I will strengthen my teaching and professional development skills:
Measurements: As relevant, participation in workshops and/or seminars related to my teaching interests and professional development.
Achievements: I will have attended relevant workshops and/or seminars which provided opportunities for my teaching and professional development.
COMPLETED: Examples: 1) completion of May 2004 three-day MSU ITS workshop on developing online courses using D2L delivery system; 2) attendance at selected conferences in U.S., Asia, and Europe during 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 academic years.
Documentation is available on this web page: http://www.intech.mnsu.edu/bunkers/curriculum_vitae.htm
B. SCHOLARLY OR CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT OR RESEARCH
1. Objective: As opportunities present themselves, I will prepare, review, revise and submit article-length papers for presentation and publication in the following areas: theory of autobiography, diaries and journals.
Measurements: Preparation of manuscripts for presentation and publication.
Achievements: Achievements will be documented on my c.v. and in appropriate venues for publication.
COMPLETED as documented on my c.v. and in English Department Annual Reports. During the 2004-2005 academic year, I contributed 65% of all publications by members of the English Department’s literature track. My c.v. is posted on this web page: http://www.intech.mnsu.edu/bunkers/curriculum_vitae.htm
2. Objective: I will review and critique other scholars’ work if requested:
Measurements: Edited and reviewed scholarly work
Achievements: When requested, I will have reviewed and/or critique other's scholarly work, i.e., textbooks, colleague documents, etc.
COMPLETED as documented by book and manuscript reviews submitted to the National Women’s Studies Association Journal, university presses, etc.
3. Objective: When necessary, I will use my scholarly writing skills to prepare grant proposals to fund any future research-community service research projects.
Measurements: Preparation and funded grant proposals
Achievements: I will have prepared and submitted one grant proposal.
COMPLETED as documented by 1) $15,000 grant from MnSCU Center for Teaching and Learning $15,000 “Learning that Lasts” program during the 2003-2004 academic year;
2) successful co-direction of the 2003-2005 “Moving Towards Respect” and
“Survivors’ Stories” public projects at MSU; and 3) $3900 MSU’s Center for
Excellence in Teaching and Learning mini-grant for research and curriculum
development during summer 2004. Details are provided in my office files and on
my website:
www.intech.mnsu.edu/bunkers
C. CONTINUING PREPARATION AND STUDY
1. Objective: I will continue my research and study.
Measurements: On-going research and study activities
Achievements: Achievements will be documented on my c.v. and in appropriate venues.
COMPLETED as documented on my c.v. and in my files by 1) FIG to complete archival document study; 2) visiting professorship at the University of East London to do research on autobiography; and 3) presentation of invited international lectures, seminars, and scholarly conference papers in European and Asian venues.
2. Objective: I will continue to explore my research interests.
Measurements: By invitation, I will present my research at scholarly conferences, symposia, and meetings.
Achievements: Achievements will be documented on my c.v. and in appropriate venues.
COMPLETED as documented on my c.v. and in my files by 1) presentation of scholarly papers at several international conferences and symposia; 2) visiting professorship at the University of East London to do research on autobiography; and 3) presentation of invited international lectures, seminars, and workshops during sabbatical year.
3. Objective: I will apply for a year-long sabbatical during the 2004-2005 academic year, during which time I shall continue to read professional journals and books in the areas of theory of autobiography, immigration research, and related areas.
Measurements: Support for and awarding of sabbatical leave by department, dean, administration.
Achievements: New information and perspectives will be incorporated into my teaching materials and scholarly work.
COMPLETED as documented by sabbatical awarded for the 2004-2005 academic year and by completed sabbatical activities as outlined on this web page:
http://www.intech.mnsu.edu/bunkers/sabbatical_application.htm
D. CONTRIBUTION TO STUDENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Objective: As requested, I will advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their program planning and related projects.
Measurements: Service on master’s examination committee, advising appointments, supervision of graduate teaching intern.
Achievements: Evidence of meeting this objective will be in the form of completed work by students whom I have advised and mentored.
2. Objective : I will be available to students taking my classes.
Measurements: Extensive availability via e-mail advising; availability during office hours as appropriate each semester.
Achievements: Available office hours will have been posted on my office door and included on my class syllabus. Guidance and one-on-one assistance will be offered to insure clarity and understanding of course requirements and assignments. I will be readily accessible to students via e-mail.
3. Objective: I will write letters of recommendation for students/faculty who request them.
Measurements: Written letters of recommendation.
Achievements: Copies of letters of recommendation will be on file in my office.
COMPLETED as documented by 1) direction of MFA thesis completed in spring 2005;
2) direction of graduate teaching internship in summer 2005; 3) evidence of extensive e-mail and face-to-face office hours and conferences during 2003-2004 academic year; 4) continued advising of graduate and undergraduate MSU students via e-mail during sabbatical year, 2004-2005; 5) completion of recommendation letters on file in my office; and 6) co-direction of MSU Travel and Study in Italy Program during spring 2004.
NOTE: Humanities students’ assessments of the 2004 Travel and Study in Italy Program are available at: http://www.intech.mnsu.edu/bunkers/reflections_on_italy_2004.htm
E. SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY
1. Objective: I will serve on the following departmental committees as appropriate and as assigned:
a. as a member of the Department Technology Committee (2002-2003).
b. as a member of the Department's ad hoc web development committee (2002-2003)
c. as a contributor to the smooth functioning of the department.
Measurements: Active involvement in departmental affairs
Achievements: Evidence of my involvement will be documented in my files.
COMPLETION of committee memberships cited above; chairing of Technology Committee during 2003-2004 academic year; service on Humanities Advisory Council from 2003-2005; co-direction of MSU Travel and Study in Italy Program during spring 2004. Documentation of service is in my office files.
2. Objective: By invitation, I will participate in one national symposium related to my research and teaching interests.
Measurements: Attend and present at IWA Symposium.
Achievements: I will have attended one symposium appropriate to my research and teaching interests. Evidence of attending will be in my files.
COMPLETION as documented by scholarly presentation at Iowa Women’s Archives (IWA) national symposium and by participation in and scholarly presentations at numerous national and international symposia and conferences (e.g., 4th International Auto/biography Association Conference, International Association for Intercultural Education Conference, etc). Documentation of service is in my office files.
Information on the MSU Travel and Study in Italy Program is available at this URL: http://www.intech.mnsu.edu/bunkers/travel_to_italy.htm
3. Objective: I will donate my services as a scholar, author, and teacher for local, state and community organizations as appropriate and if requested.
Measurements: Contributions as a scholar, author, and teacher.
Achievements: Achievements will be documented on my c.v. and in appropriate venues.
COMPLETED as documented by 1) teaching of courses in the Iowa State University for Seniors Program during fall 2004, 2) presentation of an invited lecture at the University of Sussex’s German-Jewish Centre during 2004-2005 sabbatical year; 3) presentation of a graduate seminar on life writing at the University of East London’s Centre for Narrative Research during 2004-2005 sabbatical year; and 4) presentation of a university lecture at the University of East London in May 2005. These are a few examples of the many service activities completed. Documentation is available in my office files.