College of Science and Mathematics
High Impact Practice (HIP) Bootcamp
Sunday July 15 |
Welcome and Orientation |
| Meet the mentors and fellow workshop attendees in a relaxed and casual setting. | |
| 5:00-8:00 pm | Dinner with cocktails and icebreaker activities |
Monday July 16 |
Teaching |
| Learn about Comprehensive Universities and focus on best practices for crafting vitae. Hear from Department Chairs stories of rock star versus bad karaoke applicants. Modify vitae in small groups. Receive personalized feedback from mentors. In the evening, dine at a local watering hole, and visit Fresno's only speakeasy. | |
| 8:00-8:30 am | Coffee and a conversation |
| 8:30-10:00 am |
Preview of the week & "University 101" |
| 10:00-10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15-11:30 am |
Crafting a vita and cover letter |
| 11:30-1:00 pm |
Reflection and lunch, short special topic presentations |
| 1:00-3:00 pm |
Activity: Vita workshop Break into 3 groups of 10 each, with 2 mentors per group |
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Panel: Chairs |
| 4:00-5:00 pm | Time with mentors or specialists |
| 5:00-8:00 pm | Dinner at the Elbow Room |
| 8:00 pm | Field trip to "The Library" |
Tuesday July 17 |
Getting the Job |
| Learn about writing, teaching, and research statements, and practice in small groups responding to typical interview questions posed during an academic job search. Receive personalized feedback from mentors. In the evening, relax with delicious Armenian delicacies then hit a funky beer bar. | |
| 8:00-8:30 am | Coffee and conversation |
| 8:30-10:00 am |
The imposter syndrome |
| 10:00-10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15-11:30 am |
Writing teaching and research statements |
| 11:30-1:00 pm |
Reflection and lunch, short special topic presentations |
| 1:00-3:00 pm |
Activity: Job interview in groups of 10 Break into 3 groups of 10 each, with 2 mentors per group |
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Panel: Mentors |
| 4:00-5:00 pm | Time with mentor or specialist |
| 6:00-8:00 pm | Dinner at the Mediterranean Restaurant |
| 8:00 pm | Field trip to Goldstein's |
Wednesday July 18 |
Keeping the Job: Teaching and Research and Service |
| Learn best practices for combining teaching and research at a Comprehensive University. Practice describing your research focus in a compelling and convincing manner. Receive personalized feedback from mentors. In the evening, explore Fresno on your own, then rejoin the group for the best ice cream ever. | |
| 8:00-8:30 am | Coffee and conversation |
| 8:30-10:00 am | High Impact Practices (HIP) for STEM teaching |
| 10:00-10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15-11:30 am |
Research at a comprehensive university |
| 11:30-1:00 pm | Reflection and lunch, short special topic presentations |
| 1:00-3:00 pm |
Activity: Elevator research talk in groups of 10 Break into 3 groups of 10 each, with 2 mentors per group |
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Panel: New Faculty |
| 4:00-5:00 pm | Time with mentor or specialist |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner on your own |
| 8:00 pm | Field trip to Ampersand |
Thursday July 19 |
Keeping the Job: Teaching and Research and Service |
| Learn about combining teaching, research, and service all together to create a balanced and bountiful life at a Comprehensive University. Practice teaching a concept in STEM. Receive personalized feedback from mentors. In the evening, visit Fresno's finest food trucks in a local nursery, then hit the art scene at Art Hop. | |
| 8:00-8:30 am | Coffee and conversation |
| 8:30-10:00 am |
Grant getting: Preparing competitive grant proposals |
| 10:00-10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15-11:30 am |
Course Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) |
| 11:30-1:00 pm | Reflection and lunch, short special topic presentations |
| 1:00-3:00 pm |
Activity: Teaching in groups of 10 Break into groups of 10 each, with 2 mentors per group |
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Panel: Students |
| 4:00-5:00 pm | Time with mentor or specialist |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner at Gazebo Gardens |
| 7:00 pm | Field trip to Art Hop |
Friday July 20 |
Wrapping in all Together |
| Wrap up with a conversation about work-life balance. Take pictures with our famous Victor E. Bulldog III! | |
| 8:00-8:30 am | Coffee and conversation |
| 8:30-10:00 am | Work-life balance panel |
| 10:00-10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15-11:30 am |
Wrap up, thanks, goodbyes, and keep in touches |