Seeking God earnestly

through Gods
WORD
& WOR KS

BETHEL UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
2016 Faculty Retreat | August 23 & 24
 WELCOME
Dear Colleagues,

Its good to gather together again! Although summer lasts just a few
short weeks, the news from our families and friends, our nation and
around the world reminds us that in many ways, things have changed
dramatically. Through it all, God has been faithful and calls each of us
to walk by faith, to trust in the promises from Scripture, and to allow
the Spirit to be our all in all.

Our theme for this CAS Faculty Retreat is Seeking God earnestly
through Gods Word and Works, and is based on Psalm 19.

Look. Listen. Smell. Taste. Touch.

Twenty-four hours a day and 365 days a year, creation relentlessly

reflects Gods glory throughout the earth and beyond. The subjects of
our teaching and scholarship are therefore the very works of Gods
hands. We hope this retreat encourages you as you seek God earnestly
with your students and your colleagues, in your classrooms and in your
scholarship, in your homes and in your communities this academic year.

Earnestly seeking God together,

The Faculty Retreat Committee

Chris Carroll, Karen Drake, Pamela Erwin, Carol Hargate,
Herb Johnson, Matt Neibergall, Rebekah Warren, Cathy Wright

Seeking God earnestly

through Gods
WORD
& WOR KS

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Psalm 19
To the leader. A Psalm of David.
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The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
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Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
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There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
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yet their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens he has set a tent for the sun,
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which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
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Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them;
and nothing is hid from its heat.
7
The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;
8
the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
9
the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
10
More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.
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Moreover by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
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But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
13
Keep back your servant also from the insolent;
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
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 SCHEDULE
Day 1 | Calvary Church Roseville, 2120 Lexington Ave. N
8:45 a.m. Music and Worship
Welcoming Announcements
Keynote Address: Thomas Becknell
Discussion
10:15 a.m. Break
10:35 a.m. Recognition of Long-Time Faculty
New Faculty Introductions
Jay Barnes, President
Faculty Excellence Awards
11:50 a.m. Lunch (Activity Center)
1 p.m. Deb Harless, Provost
Sabbatical Video
Deb Sullivan-Trainor, VP and Dean of CAS
2:30 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. Announcements
Worship and Communion
3:45 p.m. Dismissal

Day 2 | 3900 Bethel Drive

7:309 a.m. Breakfast Served in 3900 Grill
9:10 a.m. Breakout Session 1 (see pgs. 8-10)
10:10 a.m. Break
10:40 a.m. Breakout Session 2 (see pgs. 8-10)
11:45 a.m. Dismissal for Lunch and Department Meetings

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 KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
THOMAS BECKNELL
Thomas Becknell, Professor of
English, has been part of the Bethel
community since 1984. He received
the Faculty Excellence Award for
Teaching in 1995. Thomas has
taught a wide range of courses
and especially enjoys working
in the fields of American literary
history, environmental writing,
modern mythology, and spiritual
autobiography. His publications include articles in these fields
and the book, Of Earth and Sky: Spiritual Lessons from Nature. He
is currently writing a book on the Mississippi River. Thomas
is active in his local church and in professional organizations,
such as the Association for the Study of Literature and the
Environment and the Thoreau Society. He delights in the cultural
and recreational life of the Twin Cities and is thrilled to be a
grandfather.

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NOTES

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 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
All sessions will be offered at both 9:10 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. on August 24.

Understanding Our Students | HC112

Amy Lary White, Dan Nelson, and Jason Steffenhagen
In this workshop, we will begin by reviewing CAS enrollment trends,
including retention and graduation rates; demographic trends, including
gender, race/ethnicity, denomination, and geography; academic trends,
including entering student test scores and choice of majors; competing
schools; and student borrowing, including debt levels of graduates
and default rates. Secondly, we will discuss how students of color
at predominantly white institutions experience a myriad of unique
stressors that may negatively impact their social functioning and
academic performance. Faculty and staff play a key role in mitigating
racial stress and increasing student retention. We will conclude by
looking at Student Life trends from the past year as well as spiritual
formation research in an attempt to holistically understand our students.

Innovative Teaching | RC417

April Vinding and Danny Swensen
We all have flashes of innovationsometimes serendipitous, sometimes
inherited, sometimes plannedbut can innovation be a pattern? What
approaches to teaching and course development could move beyond
isolated islands of creativity and cultivate ongoing innovation? In
this interactive session, Dan Swensen (Education) and April Vinding
(English) draw on research and experience to explore keys to unlock
creativity and innovation in the classroom.

Just Do It (The Reading Version): Comprehension of

Discipline Area Text | RC422
Jay Rasmussen and Susan Brooks
A consistent body of research shows that only 20-30% of college
students will have completed the reading assignment for any given class
session. An even smaller percentage understands what theyve read,
often because different disciplines require reading strategies that they
have not encountered before. In this interactive session, well look at
some foundational ideas about disciplinary reading and thinking that
will help you strategically support your students. Well also suggest
easy-to-implement assignments and activities that you can use right
away. Getting your students to Just Do The Reading could make a big
difference for them and for you.
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 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
All sessions will be offered at both 9:10 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. on August 24.

Gods Word for Gods People: Technology and the

Shape of Scripture | CC313
Mike Holmes
In this interactive presentation, we will look first at the history of the
shape of Scripturefrom scroll to codex to electronicto gain
an appreciation of how the physical form of the Bible has changed over
time. What is the relationship between form and content? How does
form shape our perceptions of Scripture? How does the form in which
we encounter Scripture affect the way we read it? In short, how does the
change in technology affect the way we relate to Scripture, Gods Word?
Then we will look at some of the implications (positive and negative) of
the new electronic formats in which so many now read Scripture. And
along the way, we will also look at the question of which books belong
in Scripturean old question that has taken on increased significance in
the digital age.

Gods Word: Lectio Divina | HC413

Cathy Wright
In this session, we will explore and practice the ancient devotional art
of Lectio Divina. This is an approach to the reading of Scripture that
allows us to savor and prayerfully contemplate the words of the text.
We have a tendency to approach any piece of literature, including the
Bible, with a degree of distant objectivity: our goal is to understand the
text. We do our exegetical homework, discover what we think is a valid
meaning, and assume that our hermeneutical task is finished. Lectio
Divina allows us to approach Scripture from a different positionto
place ourselves under the texts authority more than over it, as its
authoritative interpreters. It also brings a different emphasiswe read
for formation more than information. We do this by prayerfully reading
Scripture, meditating on the words of the text, listening for Gods voice
through it, and then choosing to actualize the Word of God.

Gods Works: Gravitational Waves and the LIGO

Detectors | CC331
Tom Greenlee
In February 2016, researchers at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-
Wave Observatory (LIGO) announced the first-ever detection of cosmic
gravitational waves--phenomena predicted by Albert Einsteins general
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 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
All sessions will be offered at both 9:10 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. on August 24.

theory of relativity in 1916. The observation provided direct evidence

for the last unproven prediction of general relativity, with significant
implications for physics, particularly astrophysics. This session
will review the events leading up to the LIGO discovery, describe
the discovery itself, and offer reflections on related topics such as
stewardship and the LIGO projects implications for science.

Gods Works: Nature Walk | Meet in CLC Lobby

Patti Paulson, Jeff Port, Bob Kistler, Amy Dykstra, and
Ken Petersen
Join us as we explore the trail that winds its way around the perimeter
of Bethels campus. The trail passes through or by oak savannah, the
littoral zone of Lake Valentine, a wet meadow, lowland cottonwood
forest, upland oak-maple forest, wetlands, groves of conifers, and the tall
grass prairie.

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 MEET OUR NEW FACULTY

Beth Anderson, R.N., M.A.

Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1989
M.A., St. Catherine University, 2000

Beth joins the Bethel community as an assistant

professor of nursing. Her favorite activity is
laughing and making memories with her
husband, Byron, and her children, Mitchell, Marie,
and Grant. She also enjoys spending time relaxing
at her parents farm in west central Wisconsin where she can enjoy
the smell of fresh cut hay in the summer and dodge snowballs in the
winter. However, her favorite part of spending time in Wisconsin is the
deafening silence which is broken only by the sounds of nature. When
in Wisconsin, Beth is frequently found sitting by the creek engrossed in
a good book or exploring the woodland, while staying alert for bears.

Amanda Carter, CFA, MBA

Associate Professor of Business and
Economics
B.A., Yale University, 1986
MBA, Wharton Business School (University of
Pennsylvania), 1990

Amanda joined Bethel in January after a long

career in investment banking and investment
management. She has lived in ten states, but
considers Minnesota home. Amanda enjoys reading, traveling, playing
mah jongg, and volunteering. Amanda is an avid sports fan. She is
married to Steve and has two grown children, as well as a very naughty
corgi.

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 MEET OUR NEW FACULTY
Yu-li Chang Zachar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Journalism
B.A., Fu-Jen Catholic University, 1985
M.A., University of Missouri, 1991
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2000

Yu-li is excited about returning to full-time

college teaching after a stint of adjunct teaching
for several years to raise her boysLuke and
Daniel. She loves spending time with her family,
especially watching the boys battle with their dad
on rod hockey. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and doing crafts. Her
favorite food is her dads homemade pot stickers. She would have to fly
more than 7,000 miles back to Taiwan for this mouth-watering comfort
food.

Kelly Gibas, M.A., L.P.C.

Instructor of Biokinetics
B.A., Bethel College, 1991
M.A., Bethel University, 2014
D.B.H., Arizona State University, ant. 2017

Kelly is excited to return to Bethel as an instructor

in the Biokinetics program after completing her
undergraduate and graduate work at BU. She is a
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), adjunct
faculty at the University of Northwestern, St.
Paul, and the founder of a metabolic health clinic in Maple Grove. She
and her husband, Jeff, are both Bethel alumni (91/92) and have four
children; two are current Bethel students. Kelly enjoys running, reading,
and supporting her kids in any form of nail-biting competition...in the
classroom, on the field, in the gym, or on the mat.

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 MEET OUR NEW FACULTY
Charles Goldberg, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of History and Digital
Humanities Coordinator
B.A., Concordia College (Moorhead), 2007
M.A., Syracuse University, 2013
M.Phil., Syracuse University, 2013
Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2016

Charlies primary research and teaching focus is

the ancient Greeks and Romans. He is returning
with his wife, Rachel, and daughter, Nora, to his Minnesota home
after nearly a decade out East. While he is looking forward to trading
in his gruff, East coast demeanor once again for Minnesota nice, he is
decidedly less stoked about a return to Minnesota winters. If you see
him this fall, please give him any extra winter clothing you may have
on hand and remind him that at least he no longer hails from the home
state of both of our major party presidential nominees.

Bonnie Houck, Ed.D.

Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Concordia University Chicago, 1982
M.A., Concordia University Chicago, 1992
Education Specialist, University of St.
Thomas, 2003
Ed.D., University of St. Thomas, 2009
PK-3 Literacy Certificate, Harvard University,
2010

Bonnie joins the Education Department excited to work with passionate

teachers and students! Bonnie is from a family of educatorsher
husband, Mike, daughter, Jessica (also a reading specialist), and son-
in-law, Rudy, are all teachers. Her favorite activity is grandparenting
Weston, 5, and 2-year-old twins, Brooke and Aria. She also enjoys
writing, theatre, gardening, travel, and anything social. Bonnie has
taught learners at every level, from pre-K to graduate students, having
served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, media/technology
specialist, literacy coach, district literacy coordinator, university
program director, and director of a national philanthropic program.
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 MEET OUR NEW FACULTY
Leah Jackson, D.P.T.
Assistant Professor of Biokinetics
B.A., Bethel University, 2009
D.P.T., St. Catherine University, 2012

Leah is returning to her Minnesota roots after

spending several years working as an inpatient
physical therapist and clinical instructor in
Casper, Wyoming. She may be timid, reserved,
and rather silent most of the time, however,
her heart for serving and helping others
cannot be silenced. She enjoys rock climbing, hiking, playing games,
experimenting in the kitchen, singing at church, playing acoustic guitar,
and hanging with her four-legged friends. She is looking forward to
returning to frozen winters and broomball leagues.

Holly Krech Thomas, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Colorado - Denver, 1996
M.A., University of Colorado - Boulder, 1998
Ph.D., University of Colorado - Boulder, 2004

Hollys work in education began in high school

when she taught the 2nd grade boys Sunday
School class, which turned out to be a wonderful
experience, if a bit of a wild ride at times.
Since then, Holly has taught college students
everywhere from Shanghai to NYC, and most recently, Lindsborg,
Kansas! Her research interests in cognitive psychology range from
perception and attention to language processing, and her understanding
of human cognition comes in handy as she and her husband, Benjamin,
raise their four children. When not on campus, she delights in reading
with her children, baking bread, helping out at church, and riding her
bicycle around town.

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 MEET OUR NEW FACULTY
Mitchell Krumm, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., The Ohio State University, 2008
M.A., Indiana University, 2012
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2016

Mitchell will be teaching classes on American

politics and political philosophy. He anticipates
that the election discussions in his classes this
fall will be tremendous and yuge. Besides
the entertainment of following news and politics,
Mitchell (or Mitch) enjoys board games, all things Tolkien, and reading
theology. Mitchell, his wife Addie, and their furbaby (a Shiba Inu puppy)
Meeka, are looking forward to exploring the Twin Cities and the natural
beauty of Minnesota as they settle into their new home.

Debra Lamb, R.N., M.S.N.

Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Mankato State University, 1986
R.N., 1986
M.S.N., Bethel University, 2015

Deb comes from a large family in which four of

the women are nurses. Deb is the first to work
in education at a university level. She started
working in the nursing skills lab at Bethel as
a staff person just 10 hours a week. Her work
at Bethel expanded into the skills lab supervisor role where she has
been for the last several years. Now since completing her masters, she
is beginning her first faculty role. She loves to bike, as well as kayak,
paddleboard, and just about anything else you can do on water in
Minnesota. She also loves to spend time with her husband, Matt, and
three daughters, Ally, Jess, and Nikki.

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 MEET OUR NEW FACULTY
Sara Nylin, R.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical
Center, 1997
M.S.N., University of Nebraska Medical
Center, 2002

Sara, who moved from Nebraska two years ago,

will be teaching in the nursing program after
working nearly 20 years as a nurse in labor and
delivery and high risk OB. She is excited to be
teaching once again and is looking forward to working with such a
great group of people. Sara and her husband, Bob, have six children. The
entire family LOVES living in Minnesota. They have embraced nightly
bonfires, hotdish potlucks, soup suppers, the zipper-merge, Duck,
Duck, Gray Duck and the art of budging. Minnesota is the best!!

Christine Osgood, L.M.F.T., D.Min.

Associate Professor of Well-Being
B.A., Bethel College, 1994
M.A., North American Baptist Seminary, 1998
M.Div., Bethel Seminary, 2006
D.Min., Bethel Seminary, 2010

After 18 years working at Bethel, one thing most

people still dont know (or believe) about Christine
is that she is an introvert! Peace, tranquility, and
quiet are some of her favorite things. If she could,
she would insert a wood burning fireplace in her office, always have
warm beverages on hand, and be reading John ODonohue.

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 MEET OUR NEW FACULTY
Jeffrey L. Stitt, M.A.
Assistant Professor of Business and
Economics
B.A., University of Minnesota, 1976
M.A., University of Minnesota, 1980

Jeff has taught as an adjunct professor at Bethel

for the past several years and is returning on
a 1-year appointment with the Business and
Economics Department. A science geek growing
up, Jeff credits two professors specifically for
helping redirect the course of his journey from biochemistry to social
psychology, leading to a 35 year career in advertising as a marketing
research specialist. Jeff has three children and a dog (Pluto) who share
his passion for astronomy, appreciate his interest in jazz, and tolerate his
unquenchable appetite for collecting rocks. Lots of rocks.

Mike Wild, M.S., ATC, CSCS, NASM/

PES
Instructor of Athletic Training
B.S., Daemen College, 2011
M.S., Daemen College, 2011

Mike joins Bethel from western New York.

With experience in the clinical setting, Mike
has developed a passion for overuse injuries
and teaching patients and students about them.
Furthermore, Mike enjoys working with students
to challenge them to grow through hands-on experiences. An avid
mountain biker and skier/snowboarder, Mike is looking forward to
experiencing Minnesota.

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 SABBATICALS
20152016
(Faculty returning from sabbaticals)

Full Year Spring 2016

Andy Johnson Tim Bredow (half)
Eric Gossett (half)
Fall 2015 Carol Hargate
Brent Adams Paul Reasoner
Bryan Anderson Ruth Nelson
Tim Bredow (half) Gretchen Wrobel
Connie Clark Amy White
Eric Gossett (half)
Tom Greenlee
Amanda Hamilton
Trey Maddox
Bernie Missal
Sara Shady
Paula Soneral

20162017

Full Year Spring 2017

Chuck Hannema Linda Anderson
Dan Ritchie Chris Carroll
Jone Tiffany Juan Hernndez (half)
Brian Hyatt
Fall 2016 Ken Petersen
Chris Gehrz Ken Rohly
Ann Holland Amy Witt
Brian Holland
Bruce Olsen
Beth Peterson
Ray VanArragon
Sara Wyse

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 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Faculty Development Coordinator
Jay Rasmussen (Education) | rasjay@bethel.edu | x6237
Jay has been involved with faculty development since 2009 and
provides leadership for the team. Jays areas of expertise include
active engagement of learners, curriculum design, classroom-
based assessment, content area reading, flipping instruction,
and online learning. Jay is available to meet with individuals or
departments to discuss issues related to improving instruction.
He coordinates Primetime and Talk About Teaching sessions in partnership
with Friends of the Library. Jay holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
from the U of M.
Faculty Development Specialists
Sara Wyse (Biology) | s-wyse@bethel.edu | x6842
Sara is an associate professor of Biological Sciences. She has
been involved with faculty development at Bethel since 2011
and has experience working with and researching professional
development in the sciences. Her roles within the team include
mentoring of first and second year faculty, providing ongoing
support for flexible learning classroom use, and individualized
professional development, including curriculum and instruction consultation.
Kathy Nevins (Psychology) | k-nevins@bethel.edu | x6292
Kathy is a professor of psychology and has been part of
faculty development at Bethel for 30 years. She oversees the
Faith Learning Integration and Developmental Instruction
workshops. Kathy also provides individual consultations
on IDEA evaluations, and other issues or questions related
to her areas of expertise: facilitating intellectual, moral, and
identity development in the classroom, working with difficult students, creating
practical and novel assessments of course objectives, and creating classroom
community environments that challenge and support student learning.
April Vinding (English) | a-vinding@bethel.edu | x6548
April is an associate professor in English and the director of
writing. Her work on the faculty development team includes
collaborating with faculty to innovate and energize student
writing and faculty writing for scholarship. Contact her to
explore practical steps faculty and departments can take to
build students writing skills, lighten the burden of feedback
and grading, and to maximize your resources for written scholarship.

Videos, helpful links, and more resources available on

our website at bethel.edu/faculty-development.
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 FACULTY DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Faculty Development Specialists
Carol Hargate (Nursing) | c-hargate@bethel.edu | x6538
Carol is a professor of nursing and currently serves as
Community Engagement Coordinator for the nursing
department. Carols expertise includes facilitating community
partnerships, community-based intercultural learning, and
inter-professional education and practice. Carols role on the
team includes support for culturally-responsive instruction. She
also serves as the CAS faculty diversity liaison.
Dan Swensen (Education) | d-swensen@bethel.edu | x6929
Dan is an associate professor in education and has been at
Bethel since 2008. Dan joins our team this fall and will work
with the Learner Perspective on Instruction program. His
areas of interest include improving instruction through critical
reflection, creating a culture of thinking in the classroom,
flipping instruction in order to increase student engagement
and collaboration, and creating classroom spaces that enhance pedagogical
practices. Dan also serves on the University Classroom Oversight Committee.
Paula Soneral (Biology) | p-soneral@bethel.edu | x6928
Paula is an associate professor of biological sciences and started
at Bethel in 2008. She joins the faculty development team
this fall to facilitate New Faculty Orientation, and ongoing
mentoring of first year faculty. Paula is interested in laboratory
course design, promoting metacognition in students, active and
cooperative learning. Her role also includes support for using
flexible learning spaces and individualized instruction consultation.
Amy Poppinga (History) | a-poppinga@bethel.edu | x6583
Amy has been a faculty of the history department since 2012.
With 17 years of teaching at both the secondary and college
levels, she has experience with curriculum development and
instruction in many settings. Her areas of expertise include
integrating faith in teaching, engaging difficult or controversial
topics in the classroom with care, navigating personal identity
in teaching (when to use personal examples and when we should not), and
creating professional boundaries that still allow for connecting with students.
She joins the team this fall to partner with Jay in mentoring second-year faculty.
Administrative Representative
Pamela Erwin, Dean of Professional Programs and Dean of Faculty
Development | perwin@bethel.edu | x6805
Pamela is the administrative representative on the team. She
also oversees professional development funds and faculty
development events such as Primetime in the BU Library, Study
Day Brunch, and Faculty Retreat.

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 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAMPUS STORE
We are the Campus Store
The Campus Store is the primary source for all CAS textbooks and
educational needs. When students purchase from the Campus Store, we
guarantee they receive the correct title, edition, and ISBN, as provided
by your faculty adoptions. Students may view their course textbooks
online at enrollment. They may shop in person or online (bookstore.
bethel.edu) for new, used, rental, or digital texts. Using their Bethel ID
to purchase textbooks benefits CAS students with financial aid.

We want to work with you

Your on-time faculty text adoptions enable Bethel to comply with HEOA,
the federal mandate requiring that text information be available to
students at course enrollment time. Receiving faculty text adoptions
on time allows us to provide students the best possible buyback prices
and to make the best use of Bethels resources by effectively managing
inventories. It also helps provide sufficient lead time for the Campus
Store to acquire new and used textbooks for our students each semester.

Faculty Text Adoptions are Due Semi-Annually

October 1 Interim and Spring Semester
March 1 Summer Term and Fall Semester

Book Buyback
We are committed to providing as many used books to our students as
possible. Book Buyback gives Bethel students the opportunity to sell
back to us any of their unwanted or unneeded textbooks that have been
re-adopted by faculty for the next semester. We buy from our students
before placing orders with outside sources, giving us one more way we
help our students recoup some of their costs. It keeps books on campus,
reduces the need for freight, and ultimately helps us lower used text
prices for Bethel students.

We are Bethel
All proceeds generated from the Campus Store go back to the university
to ultimately benefit our Bethel students.

Bookstore Contacts
Dodie Woodis Jill Sonsteby
Textbook Manager Campus Store Director
651.638.6099 651.638.6254
dvw72522@bethel.edu jks44888@bethel.edu
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 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND CALLING
Career Development and Calling exists to help you, our faculty, in your
work with Bethel students and alumni. We help educate students to lead
purposeful lives through collaboration with faculty, staff, employers,
and our valuable alumni. We would love to share our resources with
you in order to help your students in a wide variety of career topics and
support your effort to help Bethel its develop a university through to
career culture commitment.

Resources for Students: Students and alumni (we serve alums

throughout their careers) can get direct support from our knowledgeable
and friendly career specialists in a variety of topics not limited to:
self-exploration (i.e., major or career choice); job and internship search;
resume and interview strategies; and establishing and maintaining
sincere and effective professional relationships.
Visit bethel.edu/career-development/faculty-staff/resources

Request a Career Presentation: In the event that you need to cancel

class, consider utilizing one of our team members. We present on a
variety of career topics including: self and career exploration; career
assessments; resumes and cover letters; searching for a job; interviewing;
networking; grad school; financial literacy; and more.

Locate Alumni: We are excited to help you locate alumni from your
department through LinkedIn. This encourages alumni to reconnect
with Bethel and to become valuable resources to students as subject
matter experts and connections to future organizations and career.

Career Assignments: We have designed assignments that could help

students in their career development. Examples of these assignments
can be found on Moodle, and we are more than willing to help
customize any of them to suit your specific needs.

Refer Employers: If you have good relationships with employers, we can

help expand those relationships! Refer employers to Dave Broza so we
can help connect them with other Bethel students and alumni through
job postings and on-campus recruiting opportunities.

Contact Dave Broza (651.638.6459) or Will OBrien (651.635.8795) to

discuss ways that our office can partner with you and your department.

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 CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ITS)
Confluence
As a reminder, confluence.bethel.edu is our university knowledge
basethink of it like our very own Google search for all your IT
questions. Go to confluence.bethel.edu and start typing in the upper
right hand search bar.

Eduroam
You will now see Eduroam as your option when connecting to Bethels
wifi network. Eduroam not only gives you secure access at Bethel, but
allows you to connect to wifi at other participating universities. For
more information or to get connected, visit confluence.bethel.edu and
search for eduroam.

Printing
Our aging fleet of printers and copiers have been replaced with new
multi-functional devices! You will now able to print securely to devices
all over campus and release your print job using your Bethel ID card or
your Bethel username and password. To find out more, visit the Print
Initiative Website at bethel.edu/print-services/print-initiative.

Password Change
Based on the results of Bethels latest ITS security assessment, changes
in our password policy will be implemented this fall. Starting in late
September/early October the university will begin an annual password
change policy. Faculty will be required to change passwords annually. If
a faculty also has a staff role, the password reset may be twice annually.

Windows 10
All instructor stations have been updated to Windows 10. Windows 10
has a new look and feelbut do not fear! There are placards on each
station explaining the basics in navigating the new operating system.

Twitter
Follow ITS on Twitter @BU_ITS_Updates for the latest info on outages,
updates, and tech tips. Its a great way to stay instantly informed.

Rememberfor any technical questions or concerns, please contact the

Helpdesk at helpdesk@bethel.edu or x6500.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING TECHNOLOGY (TLT)
The Teaching and Learning Technology team provides expertise
and service to Bethel in the areas of instructional technology and
design in the pursuit of innovation and excellence in teaching and
learning. Our team is composed of professionals with expertise in
classroom technology, academic web applications, instructional
design, distance education, educational assessment, media design, and
other instructional-technology-related areas. We collaborate with and
support faculty as they apply educational methodology, resources, and
technology in face-to-face, flipped, and online classrooms.

We are available all year long:

Walk-up service points in the University Library (Mon.Thurs., 11
a.m.6 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m.3 p.m.)
2nd floor of the Anderson Center (ANC) (Mon.Thurs., 2:306 p.m.)
Via email at ed-tech@bethel.edu
Via phone at 651.635.8527

We are also available for individual consultation and departmental

or small group workshops by arrangement on Moodle, and we host
other opportunities like the three-day Online Course Design and
Revitalization Summer Institute we hosted for CAS faculty in June 2016.

Please dont hesitate to let us know how we can serve you. Well set
something up that works well for you and/or your department.

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