Faculty Center Presents Magna Mini-series

The Faculty Center has purchased access to live streaming webinars produced by Magna Publications. Members of the Rowan community are invited to come together to view and discuss the live webinars. Magna Online Seminars are live and interactive events that address critical issues facing higher education today. They feature leading educators delivering content-rich presentations.  There will be at least 12 webinars offered between January and December - Attend 4 or more and receive a Faculty Center Certificate for your professional development. Rowan Announcements and emails will be sent advertising each event - please keep an eye out - it will always be titled “Faculty Center Presents: Magna Mini-series”.

To register for the upcoming session(s), complete this form. (Make sure you are logged out of your other Google accounts and logged in with your Rowan credentials to have permission to access this form.)

NOTE: Previously released sessions may be viewed on-demand by going to this page, but are not eligible for the certificate. Sessions that were not hosted by the Faculty Center, but can also be viewed on-demand. 

Upcoming sessions (more will be announced soon)

Designing Learning Spaces for Optimal Student Engagement

February 7
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
James Hall room 2099

Increase collaboration and engagement in the classroom, and prepare students for similar work environments when they graduate. Register

Understanding Open Educational Resources

February 13
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Business Hall room 427

Examine the research on OER usage in collegiate classes and their impact on student retention and success. Register

Understanding Negative & Toxic Leadership & How to Overcome It

February 25
2:00 - 3:00 pm
James Hall room 2101

Examines the negative or toxic attributes of leadership, and helps you to avoid these traits through a lens of “what not to do.” Register

Support First-Generation College Students in the Classroom 

March 5
2:00 - 3:00 pm
James Hall room 2101

Learn about the challenges that exist for first-generation students and the support structures that can help them succeed. Register

Assessment Strategies for Mastery Learning in Large Classes

March 11
2:00 - 3:00 pm
James Hall room 3091B

If you are interested in implementing mastery learning but feel restricted by the instructor/student ratio, this seminar offers strategies. Register

Hidden Disabilities: Navigating Disability Support on Campus

April 9
2:00 - 3:00 pm
James Hall room 2101

Cognitive disabilities are often “hidden.” You may be unaware of the barriers to learning and common accommodations available. Register