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University Wide NoticesHere is a list of today’s notices:

FLITE last week classes/final exam week hoursEngaged!Humanities Colloquium with Dr. Susan Morris, April 25, 11 AM, UC 209Alumni Building Anniversary Celebration on April 25Reminder: Online Math TutoringExtended Tutoring Hours: April 29 - May 2, 2019The Student Homecoming Committee is excited to announce that Homecoming Royalty has evolvedinto Homecoming AmbassadorLMS Review: Survey Closes on Friday!Ferris Engaged! Who Assesses the Assessors?Sandy Burns RetirementTonight - Ferris Sports Update 10:30 PM on Fox 32Ferris State Football Spring Game This Saturday At Top Taggart FieldSunday: Spring Band & Orchestra Concert celebrating 125 years of Pharmacy at Ferris!

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FLITE last week classes/final exam week hours

Ferris State University LibraryApril / May Hours – 2019

Last Week of Classes / Final Exam Week

Monday – Saturday, April 29 – May 4, 2019(7:30 AM - 1:00 AM)

Sunday - Tuesday, May 5 – May 7, 2019(7:30 AM – 2:00 AM)

Wednesday, May 8, 2019************* 7:30 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday, May 9, 2019 ************** 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday, May 10, 2019 *****************7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday, May 11, 2019 **************10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday, May 12, 2019***************************Closed

Monday, May 13, 2019 ***************8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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(Semester Break Begins)

*Beginning April 30th through May 8th, FLITE Deck will

be available during the late hours after the main building closes. Josie VanAvery

“In matters of style, swim with the current;In matters of principle, stand like a rock.”…….Thomas Jefferson Josie VanAveryAdmin Secretary, Dean’s OfficeFLITEFerris State University1010 Campus DriveBig Rapids, MI 49307josievanavery@ferris.eduPh: 231—591-3728Fax: 231-591-3724

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Engaged! For previous Ferris Engaged! blog posts, please see https://ferrisengaged.com.

Who Assess the Assessors? No one questions assessment in gaming. Yet everyone gets an opinion of educational assessment. It seems like every day there is a new piece of research on assessment. How, why, when, and where, are all debated adnauseam. It seems like the only thing we can agree on is the ‘who’. Most individuals seem to agree that we should beassessing students to determine student knowledge. However, I bet if I look deep enough, I could find research thatcontradicts that tidbit of logic. Therein may lie the real problem--it may not be that individual educators are unclear as towhat purposes assessment, but that assessment becomes a problem of institutional power struggles over policy andfunding? The lack of a common and consistent method for describing whether or not a student is learning what they'resupposed to be learning is embarrassing as a professional educator. Likewise, as any good researcher will tell you, having aconsistent measuring tool allows you to show longitudinal data. When assessment models change every couple of years,you might as well throw out the old data as it doesn’t translate into the new metrics. Agreeing what knowledge looks like and how to issue a consistent valuation of that knowledge seems somewhatstraightforward, as schools have taught many of the same subjects for decades. However, as soon as this discussion getsanywhere near touchy areas such as student assessment results as proxy for teacher evaluation, assessment results forfunding allocation determination, assessments as gatekeepers for student entry into programs, logic and agreement seemto fly out the window. In fact, I challenge you to read any article about assessment and analyze it for the presence tenlogical fallacies often taught in debate classes. Other conversational control strategies easily become apparent, such as the"Red Herring" strategy. See the recent article over at Inside Higher Ed for the starting point of this rant: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/04/17/advocates-student-learning-assessment-say-its-time-different-approach. Inversely, during the game design process, conversations about victory and failure conditions exist from the start. In gamedesign, failure is usually part of the pathway to success. If you don’t know what conditions a player needs to achieve to win,

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how can you design the process surrounding that. Likewise, the game designers need to keep in mind what failure shouldlook like. Are there actions that should be instant failure, or should there just be a setback? It’s almost as if the gamedesigners are building out a rubric for scoring a player’s ability to understand the game strategy. When a player beats a well-designed game, no one comes back and debates the validity of the players understanding of thatgame. The assessment comes from the demonstration of mastery of the environment set by the designer. Game designerscan collect that data and measure how one gamer's score related to other players attempt. Yet somehow when a student succeeds in a well-designed course, everyone has an opinion of what that success is actuallymeasuring. As well, when a student fails in that same course, the reasons given for failure are often different--and often notrelated to what's being measured. Why is it when a game designer designs something it is universally accepted what theirscores measure, and yet when an educator designs a course everything is up for discussion? What is the real issue beingargued in education? Seems like the longer we spend arguing in the game of assessment, the more students stand to lose. How can we supportstudent success if we can’t even agree on the assessment that defines success? -Written by Dr. Andrew Peterson, Coordinator of Instructional Technology

Ferris eLearning Department For more information about Ferris eLearning, please see our website at https://ferris.edu/elearning, or contact us by phoneat (231) 591-2802 or by Email at eLearning@ferris.edu. If you would like assistance designing your online course at Ferris, email eLearning@ferris.edu. We can help! Jackie Hughes, Instructional Technology Coordinator FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY | eLearning

410 Oak Street, ALUMNI 117 Big Rapids, MI 49307 

Office: (231) 591-5439 Cell: (231) 527-8700 

JackieHughes@ferris.edu http://www.ferris.edu/eLearning

Activator * Positivity * Responsibility * Maximizer * Developer

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Humanities Colloquium with Dr. Susan Morris, April 25, 11 AM, UC 209

The Humanities Colloquium SeriesPresents

I Ching Readings: In Poems 

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Dr. Susan Morris 

I Ching or the Book of Changes is an ancient Chinese text that allows aprocess for consulting about the future or for wise suggestions. It is basedon the Taoist concept of yin/yang. The process results in a ‘reading’ and in

this presentation Susan Morris explains the I Ching and will convert thereadings into poems she has written. Come enjoy the fun!

 

Thursday, April 2511:00-11:50am

University Center 209 

 

 

Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodations to attend this event, pleasecontact Rachel Foulk at 231-591-2776 or rachelfoulk@ferris.edu.

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Alumni Building Anniversary Celebration on April 25

The Alumni Building is 90 years young! Come celebrate theoldest building on campus with Ferris’ History Task Force!

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Thursday, April 25th from 2pm-4pm.

Special “Ferris Institute” cookies and punch will be servedand the History Task Force will be giving away special FIbuttons, so we hope you can join us to honor this special

building that is still standing strong.

If you require accommodations to attend, please contact 231-591-2130 at least 24hours in advance.

Jennifer ThedeIT Services Office CoordinatorFerris State Universityjenniferthede@ferris.edu420 Oak St., PRK 121Big Rapids, MI 49307231-591-5346231-591-2990 (fax)

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Reminder: Online Math Tutoring

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______________________________________________________ Karen D. Royster-James, M.S.Ed.Supervisor, Academic Support and Structured Learning AssistanceFerris State UniversityAcademic Literacies CenterFLITE 123Office: 231-591-3771Fax: 231-591-3060http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/university/ASC/

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Extended Tutoring Hours: April 29 - May 2, 2019

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Karen D. Royster-James, M.S.Ed.Supervisor, Academic Support and Structured Learning AssistanceFerris State UniversityAcademic Literacies CenterFLITE 123Office: 231-591-3771Fax: 231-591-3060http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/university/ASC/

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The Student Homecoming Committee is excited to announce that Homecoming Royalty

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has evolved into Homecoming Ambassador

 

The Homecoming Royalty competition has evolved into the Homecoming Ambassadorcompetition for Fall 2019.  

Why Homecoming Ambassador?We want to honor some of our great past traditions and help create new ones that celebrate our students and Ferris StateUniversity. The term “Ambassador” is reflective of a selection of students who represent what it means to be an exemplarycurrent student and future alumni. This should be someone who is; a good student, involved on campus, gives back to thecommunity, shows their Bulldog pride and has developed a social network.

What Are the New Point Factors When Selecting An Ambassador and Why?Establishing a strong social network is an important factor to a student’s time at Ferris, but it is not the sole component of acollege experience. As we evolve to select Ambassadors that are representative of the best of our student body, we shouldconsider more factors. As a student we should consider your academic success and celebrate your campus involvement andyour service to the community as important components that define you as much as your network. For the HomecomingAmbassador competition, the student vote will be worth up to half the total points available in the competition.  

 

Homecoming Candidate Scoring Resume & Cover Letter*

10

Homecoming Week EventAttendance

10

Homecoming Service Project

10

Digital Portfolio*Campus InvolvementCommunity ServiceFerris PrideProudest Achievement atFerris

20

Panel Interview*

25

Student Vote1st place- 75 pts2nd place- 70 pts3rd place- 60 pts4th place- 50 pts5th place- 40 pts6th + place- 0

75

Total Points Available: 150

*Judges will consist of students, faculty and staff from around campus. 

How to Encourage Your Students to Get Involved:Attend our next information session tomorrow at 11am in UC 125 (not required) orStudents Can Apply Through OrgSync. Applications are due May 13 and available at https://orgsync.com/18800/forms/362469

 

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   Nicholas CampauAssociate Dean of Student Life & Director of Student ConductFerris State Universitynicholascampau@ferris.edu | office-231-591- 3619 ferris.edu/studentcode

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LMS Review: Survey Closes on Friday! We have completed the LMS demonstrations and the pilots. We want to give you a chance to let us know which tool(s) youprefer after you have seen and/or piloted them. The quantitative data collected from this electronic survey will be given tothe LMS Subcommittee members to inform them about what LMS system their colleagues prefer. The survey should take about 3 minutes to complete.

https://www.questionpro.com/t/AOlC2Zd8AM Jackie Hughes, Instructional Technology Coordinator FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY | eLearning

410 Oak Street, ALUMNI 117 Big Rapids, MI 49307 

Office: (231) 591-5439 Cell: (231) 527-8700 

JackieHughes@ferris.edu http://www.ferris.edu/eLearning

Activator * Positivity * Responsibility * Maximizer * Developer

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Ferris Engaged! Who Assesses the Assessors?

See all Ferris eLearning Engaged! posts at https://ferrisengaged.com/.

Engaged! – eLearning at Ferris StateUniversity

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“Over my dead body!” This was the response of Dr. Roy Mason,Professor of Biology at Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) in2003 when the concept of teaching online science courses to non-science majors was discussed because students could not get to

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their remote campus to take classes.

If you would like to learn more about designing your online course at Ferris, email eLearning@ferris.edu.We can help! Who Assesses the Assessors?, by Andrew Peterson: "No one questions assessment in gaming. Yet everyone gets an opinion of educational assessment..." Read more...

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Sandy Burns Retirement

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Kathy HotzAdministrative Secretary to the DeanCollege of Health ProfessionsFerris State University200 Ferris DriveBig Rapids, MI 49307231.591.2342 | KathyHotz@ferris.edu “Celebrating 50 years of health professions education at Ferris State University”

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Tonight - Ferris Sports Update 10:30 PM on Fox 32

WATCH: FERRIS SPORTS UPDATE ON FOX 32!Wednesday at 10:30 p.m.

Ferris Sports Update, a weekly show profiling Bulldog Athletics, airs Wednesday night on Fox 32 at 10:30p.m. (ET). This week’s show is hosted by Rob Bentley and produced by senior students in the Television

and Digital Media Production (TDMP) program under the direction of Glen Okonoski. Funding for theshow is provided by FSU Athletics, the College of Education and Human Services, University

Advancement & Marketing and the Admissions Office.

This week's guests include:

Kristin Janes (Softball Coach)Kyle Wittenbach (Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach)

Cody Stilwell (Track & Field Student-Athlete)

Don't Miss Ferris Sports Update Wednesday Night On Fox 32!

In addition, the show is also available at selected times throughout the week via Xfinity Channel 900 onComcast and locally on Ferris Television via Charter Cable.

For more information:Rob Bentley

Assistant Athletics Director, Communications(231) 591-3821 or bentleyr@ferris.edu

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Ferris State Football Spring Game Set For Saturday At Top Taggart Field

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University has announced the Bulldogs' annual Crimson & Gold Spring Football Gamewill take place on Saturday, April 27, at Top Taggart Field. The annual spring contest will begin at 12 p.m. (ET) and"Bulldog Nation" is invited and encouraged to attend.

Ferris State, which reached the NCAA Division II National Championship game this past fall while matching an all-timeNCAA record with 15 victories, will wrap up official spring practice drills under head coach Tony Annese. The spring slateincludes a total of 15 workouts per NCAA regulations.

The annual Crimson & Gold Spring Game is also slated to be broadcast live on the Bulldog Sports Network and localflagship station Sunny 97.3 FM with Rob Bentley and Sandy Gholston on the call starting with pregame coverage at11:30 a.m. It will be streamed online with both live audio and video at FerrisStateBulldogs.com.

The annual spring game will provide fans with an opportunity to watch the Bulldogs for the first time since last fall's run tothe national championship game in a game-like situation under Coach Annese and his staff. The spring game will featurea modified scoring and timing format.

The Bulldogs, who return a big nucleus from their national finalist team for the 2019 campaign, will begin their 111thseason of varsity competition this coming fall with their sights set on making a sixth consecutive trip to the NCAA DivisionII Playoffs.

Along with reaching the national title game, the Bulldogs captured the GLIAC Championship in 2018 and won the SuperRegion Three title by winning their first four NCAA Playoff games en route to a historic run. The four playoff winsincluded FSU's first-ever National Semifinal victory at Minnesota State. Recently, SB Nation labeled FSU as Michigan'sbest football team of 2018 regardless of division.

GO BULLDOGS!

Anyone with a disability that needs special accommodations to attend this event should contact (231) 591-2860 atleast 72 hours in advance.

For more information:Rob BentleyAssistant Athletics Director, Communications

(231) 591-3821 or bentleyr@ferris.edu

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Sunday: Spring Band & Orchestra Concert celebrating 125 years of Pharmacy at Ferris!

Ferris State UniversityHISTORY TASK FORCE

COLLEGE OF PHARMACYCOLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES • DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES

present

The 2019 Spring Band & Orchestra Concert:

The 125th Anniversary ofThe FSU College of Pharmacy:

A Musical Celebration

performed byThe FSU Symphony Band

The FSU West Central Concert Bandand

The FSU West Central Chamber Orchestra

directed byDr. Richard Scott Cohen & Dr. Dale E. Skornia

featuring

Dr. Donna Smith, announcerMr. Jim Bock, Pharmacy Class of 1966, speaker

Rachel Krahulik, Pharmacy Class of 2021, speakerMembers of the WCCB & Symphony Band Saxophone Sections

Dr. Stephen W. Durst, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, speakerDr. Richard Hult, FSU Professor Emeritus, Pharmacy Class of 1968, speaker

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with the annualStudent Recognition Program

Graduating Student AcknowledgementsKappa Kappa Psi Band Fraternity Awards

Susan & Ernest Wenger Band Scholarships AwardsS. Eugene Bychinsky Musicians of Promise Scholarship Awards

Dacho & Ruth Dachoff Outstanding Musician Scholarship Awards

4:00 p.m.Sunday • April 28, 2019

G. Mennen Williams AuditoriumBig Rapids, Michigan

ASSISTANCE

Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodationsto attend this program must contact

(231) 591-3676 or williams_auditorium@ferris.eduat least 72 hours in advance of event.

ABOUT THE CONCERT

Come join us for our 2018-19 season finale concert, celebrating the 125th anniversaryof Ferris State University’s College of Pharmacy.

This concert will feature Ferris State University’s Orchestraand its two Concert Bands, performing musical works

celebrating important moments in the history of pharmacy since ancient times,up through and including its history at Ferris State University.

MUSICAL SELECTIONS WILL INCLUDE:Fanfare 125, by Richard Scott Cohen

Saxophonia, by Stephen BullaFerris Fidelity, by Graham T. Overgard

Persian Passage, by Jeremy WoolstenhulmeAn American in Paris, by George Gershwin

New World Symphony, Finale, by Antonin DvorakGerman Dance No. 2, by Ludwig van Beethoven

and the world premiere ofThe Staff of Asclepius, by Harry Dempsey

INFORMATIONFor additional information, please contact:

Dr. Richard Scott CohenDirector of Instrumental Concert Ensembles

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Professor of MusicFerris State University

1030 Campus DriveBig Rapids, MI 49307

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