Friday, February 21, 2025

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Teaching and Learning

eLearning Update – Advanced Grading

submitted by habib@augsburg.edu

In this eLearning update, we are highlighting advanced grading in Moodle activities, primarily focusing on assignments.

Moodle 4.4 offers advanced grading settings that allow teachers to use various assessment forms for calculating and communicating grades and feedback. Here are some key features:

1. Advanced Grading Methods: These include rubrics, grading guides, which allow more detailed feedback. Teachers can choose the grading method in the activity settings form.
2. Rubrics and Grading Guides: Teachers can define criteria and levels for grading. For example, a rubric might have criteria like “Content” “Organization” and “Grammar”.
3. Reusing Assessment Forms: Teachers can duplicate an activity that has been set up with advanced settings to save time for a future activity.
4. Student View: Students can see feedback based on the rubric or grading guide.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to configuring advanced grading settings in Moodle 4.4:
1. Open the Activity:
o Go to the course page and select the activity (e.g., Assignment, Forum) where you want to use advanced grading.
o Click on “Advanced Grading” in the gray bar.

2. Choose the Grading Method:
o In the dropdown menu, choose Rubric or Grading Guide.
o Click “Define new grading form from scratch”.

3. Define the Grading Criteria:
o Name the rubric/grading guide (e.g. “Midterm Paper Grading Guide”).
o For Rubrics: Define the criteria (e.g., Content, Organization) and levels (e.g., 0-3).
o For Grading Guides: Define the criteria and provide descriptions for each level.
o Click “Save grading guide/rubric and make ready”.

As always, if you need any technology-related support, feel free to reach out to us at any time. We’re here to help!

Your eLearning team,

Susan, Jad, Shane, Nathan

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Assessment Day (March 4) Faculty and Staff Workshops

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Please join the directors of Faculty Development, Persistence & Graduation, and Assessment for discussions on Tuesday, March 4th from 11am – 1pm in Oren 114. No classes are held on this day to allow first- and second-year students to participate in Career Exploration day activities (night classes are held as scheduled).

At 11am, we’ll discuss a comprehensive analysis of predictors of student success and persistence. This year the Office of Planning and Effectiveness gathered data from across campus on how academic engagement, social belonging, financial needs, and a host of other factors predict student success measures such as course completion, year-to-year retention, and on-track graduation status. These results offer new clarity around our student population, and during this session we will discuss how these findings can be used to guide data-driven solutions to increase student success.

After lunch, the Director of Assessment will lead an open forum on a new, Moodle-based assessment process of General Education Learning Outcomes, set to begin in the fall of 2025. All faculty who regularly teach in the General Education curriculum are encouraged to attend to learn more about the process, provide feedback, and ask questions as we develop this new streamlined approach to measuring student achievement in our core curriculum.

RSVP for Assessment Day Sessions

Support Democracy in the Higher Ed Classroom by Creating Open Education Materials (Paid Opportunity – Last Day)

submitted by finka2@augsburg.edu

Support democracy in the higher ed classroom by creating open education materials! The Civic Engagement and Voting Rights Teacher Scholars Program – housed in the Clemson University Humanities Hub and sponsored by a grant from The Mellon Foundation – provides a compensated, cohort-based opportunity (May 2025-May 2026) for faculty to create educational materials to infuse civic and voter education into humanities or humanities-allied courses. Applications requested no later than February 21, 2025. For more information and the application: https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/civic-education

General Announcements

Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults Is Available for Preorder

submitted by weber3@augsburg.edu

Two of our authors are Augsburg Alums! Amber Kalina and J.D. Mechelke

In this remarkable volume, young adults voice their concerns and laments about the church’s
past and present, as well as their hopes and dreams for the church’s future. Unlike many current books on youth ministry, this is not a book about how to attract young adults back to church. Instead, it is an invitation to listen to young adults as they offer important insights regarding the capacity of the church—and the world—to flourish going forward.

The book’s contributors candidly discuss the issues that matter most to their generation: climate catastrophe, mental health, abuses of power, meaningful relationships, inclusion and liberation, and more. As they grieve how the church has caused harm and avoided hard truths, they also yearn for the church to better embody a community centered on Jesus. Driven by a deep hunger for hope, they explore how churches can become trustworthy partners in mending people’s relationships with God, with each other, and with the earth. This poignant, powerful book is essential reading for ministry leaders, congregations, youth groups, and anyone who cares about young adults’ engagement with Christianity.

Preorder on our new website!

Internship Preparation Program Survey

submitted by guidettd@augsburg.edu

Help Shape Your Internship Success!

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole and the Strommen Center are launching an Internship Preparation Program here at Augsburg!

And we want your input!

Take this quick survey to help us tailor the program to your needs; whether you’re a first-year, sophomore, junior, or senior, and regardless of your internship experience.

✅ Your voice matters!

Thank you for your time!

For any questions, please reach out to cliftonk@augsburg.edu

Take this quick survey here!

Library Board Game Collection Accepting Donations/Suggestions

submitted by cronink@augsburg.edu

The library team is building a board game collection and we want your input!

We are currently accepting donations of board games (with all pieces present, please!), table top games, and other gaming materials. Bring any donations to the service desk at the front of the library. We will not be returning donations once we have received them. If you are unsure whether your donation will be a good fit for our collection, feel free to email cronink@augsburg.edu.

Got suggestions for games you want to see at the library? Fill out this suggestion form to add it to our wishlist: https://forms.gle/XDwvit3yRwUxYcqU9

Happy National TRIO Day

Celebrate National TRIO Day! In 1986, congressional resolution, H.Con Res. 278. declared that Saturday, February 28, 1986 should be designated as “National TRIO Day” to commemorate the annual achievements of the Federal TRIO Programs in communities across the country. National TRIO Day is now recognized on the 4th Saturday in February.

TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs. TRIO also includes a training program for directors and staff of TRIO projects. TRIO programs currently serve more than 800,000 students throughout the United States and its territories. TRIO introduced the concept of “first-generation” college student and were the first national college access and retention programs to address barriers to education in America.

Augsburg is home to two TRIO Programs: TRIO McNair Scholars and TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) who, combined, serve approximately 200 students annually on our campus.

Federal TRIO Programs
Augsburg TRIO McNair Scholars
Augsburg TRIO/Student Support Services

Federal TRIO Programs, Augsburg TRIO McNair Scholars, Augsburg TRIO/Student Support Services

Nominations Open for 2025 Leadership Awards

submitted by christe@augsburg.edu

Students, Staff, Faculty and Community Members are invited to nominate Augsburg Student Leaders, Student Organizations and Advisors for the 2025 Student Leadership Awards!

The Augsburg Leadership Awards are organized by Campus Life at the end of every spring semester to recognize outstanding student leaders and student organizations. Members of the Augsburg Senior Leadership Society are inducted, recent graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program are celebrated and recognized, and Day Student Government Members are honored.

This year’s ceremony will take place on April 27th, 5-7 p.m. in Foss Chapel.

The Awards Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your nominations!

Submit your Nominations Here!

Seeking Survey Participants

submitted by wurstera@augsburg.edu

Hello, my name is Ashley Wurster and I am currently a clinical psychology doctoral student at Augsburg University. I am conducting a research study about how episode patterns in schizophrenia may affect stigmatization levels among mental health practitioners and the general public in Minnesota, and I would like to include you in my research. The study will be completed exclusively online and consist of a survey about your demographics and your experiences with and attitudes on schizophrenia/severe mental illnesses. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. To thank you for your participation, there will be an option at the end of the survey to have a $2 bill mailed to you. If you are interested in participating, please use the link below to access the surveys. I appreciate you taking the time to consider participating in this important research.

https://augsburg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gayud3UI1r7sYC

Student Survey About Your Augsburg Experience

submitted by johnsok@augsburg.edu

The Dean of Students Office requests your involvement in the Student Satisfaction Survey. Your answers are completely confidential and will only be available to Augsburg as an aggregate result. Once the survey is completed, you will be entered into a drawing for a few great prizes! These include: a 3-in-1 Wired and Wireless charging iHome, JBL Endurance Peak II Bluetooth headphones and an ALTEC NanoBuds Sport Wireless Earphones.

The password is your Augsburg Student ID number.

If you have any questions, please contact deanofstudents@augsburg.edu.

Access the Survey

Event Announcements

Dr. John Zobitz Will Be Sharing His Vocation Story in Chapel.

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Join us on Tuesday, February 25th, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel for the next installment in our Uncovering Vocation series. Dr. John Zobitz, Professor and Data Science Program Manager in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, will reflect on his personal vocation journey. Come and hear more about Jon, our community, and how we are called to live our lives for the sake of the world.

Sverdrup Guest Lecture: “Leveraging EEG-Based Brain Measures to Identify Substance Abuse Risk”

submitted by yoon@augsburg.edu

Space is limited so please RSVP soon (https://tinyurl.com/EEG-Talk) to join the Psychology Department on Monday, 3/10 (10:30-11:30) for a talk by University of Minnesota Research Professor, Dr. Stephen Malone.

Over the course of 25 years, Dr. Malone has been an integral part of a unique program of research at the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research aimed at better understanding substance use and abuse, its correlates, causes and consequences.

Dr. Malone, working with colleagues and students, has used EEG-related measures to uncover stable and predictive biomarkers of risk. In this talk, he will share some insights and discoveries from this work, offering a view of how brain activity can help us understand and predict substance use behaviors and substance-related problems. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field!

https://tinyurl.com/EEG-Talk

Career Exploration for First and Second Year Students – March 4

submitted by nguyenma@augsburg.edu

Augsburg’s Career Exploration Day is almost here, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Below is some information that will help you prepare for the event!

What is Career Exploration Day?
–This day is a required event for all 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students who started at Augsburg in fall semester 2023 or spring semester 2024 or later.

Students will explore potential majors and the various career opportunities associated with each major, set career goals and competencies they would like to develop, link their long-term goals with academic planning, and meet with faculty to help assist with their goals.

All classes prior to 5pm on March 4, 2025 will be canceled to ensure that students are able to attend this event.

Where do I check in?
–Students should check in at 9am in the Foss Center Atrium.

What is planned for the day?
–You’ll have the opportunity to attend workshops of your choice in the morning, and connect with Augsburg faculty in the afternoon. We encourage you to select the workshops that interest you prior to the event! Click for schedule: https://careers.augsburg.edu/career-exploration-day/

What if I’m not sure where to start?
–Feeling excited and maybe a little nervous about where to start as you think about Career Exploration Day? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got just the tool to empower you before our Career Exploration Day: Focus 2 Career. It’s your personalized roadmap to career success, packed with interactive assessments that help you uncover:
–Your unique interests, skills, and values
–Matching career paths and majors at Augsburg
–Actionable steps to explore your desired fields

First time using this tool? Follow the directions on this website to set up your account: https://careers.augsburg.edu/resources/focus-2-career-for-beginning-and-continuing-career-exploration/

TONIGHT: Cedar-Riverside Time Machine

submitted by gilmerje@augsburg.edu

Friday, February 21, 2025/ Doors: 6:00 PM / Show: 7:00 PM
All Ages, FREE

This is a seated show with general admission and first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our Access page.

WBBA Community Archive Project Presents in collaboration with Our Streets MN, the University of Minnesota Public History program, the Liberal Arts Engagement Hub, Morgan Adamson, and many neighbors. We turn our projector and pull back the curtains for another installment of this special variety show on the history of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.

Featuring more stories from the neighborhood and our many fascinating neighbors.

This event is FREE. Please register in advance. Donations are accepted to support more free community programming at The Cedar.

RSVP HERE!

Free Community Yoga: This Saturday, February 22 at 10 a.m. CST (Link Included)

submitted by rohlfsen@augsburg.edu

Come move your body, breathe deep, and be in collective space this Saturday, 2/22 at 10am CST. Nichole Rohlfsen (Program Manager in the Center for Global Education & Experience) will be offering free community yoga classes online, about twice a month, typically on Saturday mornings.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://augsburg.zoom.us/j/97938904296?pwd=BzRiGQn5dTx5W
ewSDIV1XhCkrxxN4e.1

This Saturday we’ll slowly warm up from the inside out. We’ll build some heat to counter this deep freeze and also get into some gentle heart openers and backbends to invite in some renewed and uplifting energy. Winter will shift into spring eventually, and while we are in the last stretch we have tools to help us cope and to tend to our inner flame.

This space is an open invitation, and what I’m committed to offering is a space of refuge: for the sake of safety, spaciousness, deep rest and full permission, for myself and others.

For any accommodations, please email me in advance (rohlfsen@augsburg.edu) so I can do my best to support any requests.

Class Zoom Link

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Girl Scout Cookies Monday in Christensen

submitted by ruckels@augsburg.edu

Lola will be selling cookies again.
Stop by Christensen Center on Monday to get your cookies and support a local troop. Cookies are $6. Cash, Card, or venmo

https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/lola615292?fbclid=IwY2xjawIh4xBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYxxZYL2oZLTZOsMQucmQ5JAru1qgtTG56E_3EA-noEqgLFs1PdpjbR9VA_aem_5lrgoPztqw2Gxxma-yoS5g