MOLLI Faculty Handbook

Oshe r L i f e l ong

L ea rn i ng In s t i t u t e a t

The University of Montana

Welcome to MOLLI 2MOLLI Council Members 2The Learning Environment 3 Photocopying 4Classroom/Media Needs 4Textbooks & Course packs 4Course Evaluations 4Course Location 4Campus Parking 4Faculty Benefits 5Faculty Luncheon 5 Emergency Information 6Mission Statement 6Faculty Orientation Back cover

MOLLI Members in winter 2008 course with Ray Risho

Faculty Handbook Index

MOLLI Members in winter 2008 course with Garry Kerr

Thank You & Welcome to MOLLI!As an instructor, you are an integral part of the Osher Lifelong Learn-ing Institute at UM (MOLLI), and we appreciate your energy, dedica-tion and willingness to share with our community.

Please contact us with any questions, suggestions or comments you may have regarding this course or future courses. We hope that you are as excited about the upcoming courses as we are.

Again, thank you for being a part of our program.

Sharon E. Alexander Pat Mahoney Dean Council ChairSchool of Extended & Lifelong LearningThe University of Montana406.243.2983sharon.alexander@umontana.edu

MOLLI Council Members

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MOLLI Members in winter 2008 course with Kermit Edmonds

Sharon Alexander, Cynthia Aten, Gladys Considine, Charlotte Hay, Margaret Johnson, Paul Lauren, Patrick Mahoney, Rustem Medora,

Dennis O’Donnell, Ray Risho, Kitte Robins, Herbert Swick, Burke Townsend, Marta York

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The Learning Environment Your students may be diverse in age, educational level and knowledge of the course topic. As adult learners, your students will come to class with expectations, often hoping to relate the content of the course to contexts in their lives or to see how the new information integrates with what they already know. Your students also bring a wealth of personal experiences to the classroom, so it is important to provide time for students to share their experiences and to interact with one another.

Tips for Facilitating Adult LearningAdult learners expect their class time to be well spent. Therefore, it is im-portant to be aware of various strategies that facilitate learning. Below are helpful tips you may already know and practice, but some may be new:

Let your students introduce themselves at the first class meeting.• Share your objectives for the course with your students and •

summarize what you will cover at the beginning of each class.Use a variety of teaching formats such as lecture, question-and- •

answer sessions, and small group discussions to help ensure various learning styles are addressed.

Move around the classroom to break down the instructor/audience • barrier.

Pace the course appropriately for older adults. For example, allow • longer response periods to questions; move from easy to more chal- lenging material to promote confidence and success; speak slower; be sensitive to possible hearing and/or vision decline in some students; and allow for adequate breaks.

Give your students positive feedback and encouragement to create a • learning climate that minimizes anxiety.

Provide your students with resource lists, study guides, outlines and • other informational materials for out-of-class reading.

Begin and end class on time.• Most importantly: Enjoy learning along with your students!•

Campus ParkingPermits are required for parking on the UM-Missoula campus, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you need complimentary campus parking per-mits for use during your course, please contact 243.2905.

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General Course Information Photocopying-Think GreenBe Green and please limit your handouts to no more than 40 pages per student for the full 6 weeks as photocopies are hard on the MOLLI bud-get, MOLLI staff and trees. Alternative options to photocopying:

Electronic reserve at the UM library1. Emailing readings to students-An email list will be provided. Hard 2. copies will be available for those students without email. Offering hard copies of readings available on reserve at the library for 3. students to check out for a limited time.Fac Pacs done at the UM bookstore for sale to MOLLI members. 4. **This option requires 6 weeks notice to the UMbookstore and would require the students to purchase the materials.

Submit course materials that require photocopying to MOLLI staff at least three days before the course meets.

Classroom & Audio Visual AidsIf you have special classroom and/or audio visual needs, contact School of Extended & Lifelong Learning , 243.2905, at least one week be-fore the beginning of the course. The CE staff will try to accommodate last minute AV needs, but they are not guaranteed, so please let the staff know your needs in advance.

Textbooks If you would like your students to purchase textbooks, you should direct your request to School of Extended & Lifelong Learning , 243.2905, at least one month before the beginning of the course. Ordered textbooks will be available for purchase by students at the UM Bookstore in the general sec-tion with a special area labeled, “MOLLI” at a discounted rate.

Course EvaluationsAt the conclusion of the instructional term, School of Extended & Life-long Learning will provide you with course evaluation forms for you to distribute to your students. The feedback received from students helps the MOLLI Council to improve access to the institute and determine future course needs and interests. School of Extended & Lifelong Learning will collate course evaluations and provide a synopsis to you.

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Faculty BenefitsAs an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM instructor, you will receive an honorarium for teaching a course that meets during the Fall, Winter or Spring term on 6 consecutive Thursdays or Fridays for 1.5 hours each week in Missoula at UM.

Support MOLLI MOLLI faculty can support MOLLI and lifelong learning by waiving all or part of their honorarium, sending it to the UM Foundation, or donating it to the MOLLI tuition waiver fund to help ensure everyone +50 can engage in lifelong learning. Interested faculty members should contact Dannette Fadness at 406.243.2905 or via email dannette.fadness@umontana.edu.

Cancellation PolicyMOLLI courses may be cancelled by the Dean of the School of Ex-tended & Lifelong Learning by reason of insufficient enrollment. Prior to canceling a class, the Dean will notify and seek advice from the MOLLI Council Chair and/or program chair of the Program Committee. Faculty members will be kept abreast of enrollments, and notified of low enrollments to try to identify additional opportu-nities to attract students.

Financial InformationThe School of Extended & Lifelong Learning will process your payroll, and you will receive compensation after the end of the instructional term. For questions about payroll, please contact Beckie Christiaens, Director of Fiscal Affairs, School of Extended & Lifelong Learning , 406.243.4611, beckie.christiaens@umontana.edu.

Faculty Appreciation LuncheonYou are cordially invited to join the MOLLI Council members and other MOLLI faculty for an appreciation luncheon. This is our way of saying “thank you” for your time and interest in MOLLI. School of Extended & Lifelong Learning will send an invitation to you before the scheduled luncheon.

Emergency Information Emergency ProceduresIn the event of an on-campus emergency, you should dial 911. If you are in the James E. Todd Building, there is a telephone beneath the bulletin board on the east wall of the foyer. Follow the instructions given by the operator. Ask someone to notify the School of Extended & Lifelong Learning office of the emergency in person or by telephone, ext. 2905.

Fire Alarm or DrillIn the event of a fire alarm or drill, instruct students to leave the class-room. Close all doors if possible. Evacuate the building using stairways, not elevators. Stand away from the building and check attendance to en-sure no students are missing.

Inclement WeatherIn case of severe weather conditions, The University of Montana may close. If this happens on a day your course is scheduled, School of Extended & Lifelong Learning will notify you and your students.

On-Campus Emergency: 911

MOLLI Mission The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM (MOLLI) is to promote lifelong learning and personal growth for adults over fifty. Older adults are a valuable resource for society, and through the Institute we will speak to their continuing intellectual needs.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMSchool of Extended & Lifelong Learning The University of Montana32 Campus DriveMissoula, MT 59812 Phone: 406.243.2905

Fax:406.243.6224Email: dannette.fadness@umontana.edu

www.umt.edu/molli

MOLLI Faculty Orientation

Group and/or individual orientations will be offered for All faculty members. The orientation will include information on the types of audio visual aids the School of Extended & Lifelong Learning Con-ference Center has to offer and how to utilize these aids and sched-ule them in advance for your course. It will allow the faculty mem-bers time to ask questions and learn more about MOLLI policies and procedures to ensure everything is in order in advance of the MOLLI courses. Financial paperwork will be filled out at this time.

The Orientation will answer questions like: How do I project my PowerPoint presenation on the screen? 1. Can I project my PowerPoint presentation on two screens at once?2. When will I receive my honorarium? and how? 3. How do I get my room set-up in a large U shape? 4. Can I show a video with sound from the internet to my students? 5. And many more.... 6.

The orientations are highly recommended to ensure an understand-ing of how to best utilze the conference centers many high tech fea-tures as well as just getting to know the building and our staff. Group orientations will be scheduled during the two weeks prior to the term and email notifications will be sent. Those individuals unable to at-tend a group session will need to schedule an individual orientation at least a week before your first course with Dannette at 243.2905 or via email at dannette.fadness@umontana.edu.

Please Note: Orientation and MOLLI Courses will meet at the School of Extended & Lifelong Learning Conference Center unless alternative locations are requested or required.