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Faculty Development Treasure Hunt

The Treasure Hunt is a great way to learn more about valuable on-campus resources available to BYU faculty. By joining the hunt, you will not only learn things to make your job easier, you can also collect Book Bucks to buy books at the BYU Bookstore. In fact, you'll earn $10 the first time you enroll! The Treasure Hunt is specifically designed for junior faculty (pre-CFS). It is sponsored by the Faculty Center, BYU Bookstore, and other BYU faculty support units.

Join the Hunt: Click here for instructions and the enrollment form.

 

Treasure Hunt Map

September 2009 - April 2010

Check back periodically for more "clues."

 

Units Sponsoring the Gems

BYU Bookstore Luncheon

BYU Wellness Program

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

Copyright Licensing

Faculty Center Activities

Harold B. Lee Library Luncheon

Honor Code Office

Office of Research & Creative Activities (ORCA)

Public Affairs and Guest Relations

Click here for a chronological list of activiies

More about Book Bucks and Other Incentives

Each unit that sponsors Treasure Hunt Activities also sponsors the Book Bucks and other goodies!

You can participate in the Treasure Hunt multiple years, but most incentives can only be collected once (marked Once Only below). Once Only means one time for each unique activity (there may be multiple activities for each unit). A few incentives can be earned each year you wish to participate (marked Every Year).

 


BYU Bookstore Luncheon - Earn $25 in Book Bucks (Once Only)

Attend a luncheon with the BYU Bookstore and receive a great meal, $25 book bucks, and lots of valuable information.  Participants will get to know the many services the Bookstore provides to University personnel. The Bookstore will also answer all of your questions about getting your textbooks on the shelves at the right time and at the right price for your students.

Bookstore Event Details & Registration

BYU Bookstore Academic Resources Luncheon: Enjoy a one-hour luncheon with Bookstore textbook and tradebook employees discussing and answering any questions about course materials, textbooks, custom publishing, and other academic services offered by the Bookstore. Presenters: Jennifer Berry, Tom Hirtzel, Tom Martin, and/or Elaine Huish.

Space is limited. RSVP to Norm Nielson (2-2939) required. Choose one:

PAST-Wednesday, October 14, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., WSC Room 1080 (basement floor, north hallway by the BYU Barbershop)

PAST-Thursday, October 15, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., WSC 3239 (on the third floor – follow the room number signs posted)

PAST-Wednesday, October 21, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m., WSC Room 1080 (basement floor, north hallway by the BYU Barbershop)

Alternative Activity: If you cannot make any of the scheduled luncheon sessions, you can also schedule a meeting with the Bookstore Academic Resources consultant and still receive Book Bucks!

Contact Person: Norm Nielson (2-2939)

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BYU Wellness - Earn up to $200 from DMBA (Every Year)

Participation in the Wellness Program is a great way to keep you motivated to be healthy throughout the year. Check online for all health challenges and other events (wellness.byu.edu).

Wellness Event Details

Full-time employees and their spouses, who are covered by a qualifying medical insurance plan with DMBA or Altius, may receive up to $200 cash back for participating in specified Wellness programs. Details on the 2009 Incentive Program:

http://wellness.byu.edu/content/74

Registration required on the Wellness website: http://wellness.byu.edu

Also watch for information about health challenges through campus mail.

Contact person: Marie Harris (2-5011)

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Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) - Earn $10 in Book Bucks for each activity (Once Only)

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is a dedicated support unit for teaching and learning at BYU. At CTL you'll find professional instructional consultants to support course design, assessment of student learning, instructional technology and a plethora of people and materials to help YOU facilitate effective learning in your classes. CTL is located in the southwest corner of the Lee Library. The CTL is geared up and ready to work with you to help students learn!  Sign up for informative workshops and other gems.

CTL Event Details

Maximum of $10 awarded in each category

1. Blackboard Workshop: Blackboard is BYU's online course management system. In this workshop we will focus first on the principles of good instruction and then explore ways Blackboard can help us achieve those principles in courses. We will also answer questions about Blackboard 8.0 functionality.

TBA

2. i-clickers Workshop-Pedagogical uses for a classroom response system: A classroom response system (CRS) is a set of hardware and software that wirelessly collects student responses to teacher inquiries during classroom instruction. BYU has selected “i-clickers” as the preferred CRS system. In this workshop, you will learn about the design, setup, and operation of i-clickers, and you will participate in a hands-on demonstration of various pedagogical ways to use i-clickers effectively.

TBA

3. Engaging Learning Consultation:  Schedule a private discussion on active learning techniques for your unique situation. Please prepare for your session by reflecting on approaches and activities you’ve already used and how effectively you think they promoted student learning. Bring information on your class size(s) and composition, and the expected learning outcomes for each course. Your syllabus/syllabi will be helpful for this meeting. (Contact Susan Eliason at 422-3236 or email her at susan_eliason)

You can choose to participate any time during Fall or Winter semester.

To collect Book Bucks, report completion of this activity to treasurehunt@byu.edu.

4. Students Consulting on Teaching (SCOT) offer several services to help you improve your teaching. Take advantage of this program to get (trained) student feedback on your teaching. (Mid-semester is especially helpful.) 

You can choose to participate any time during Fall or Winter semester.

Get info on the SCOT program
Request a SCOT

To collect Book Bucks, report completion of this activity to treasurehunt@byu.edu.

5. Using Classroom Assessment Techniques to Improve Student Learning. Come to this workshop and get some helpful advice from a CTL consultant on how to use your classroom assessment.

Space is limited so email the CTL receptionist today to ensure your spot.
Be sure to list contact information and specify you want to attend the assessment workshop in the email.

Thursday, November 12, 2009
11:00 - 12:00 in the CTL Library, (3815 HBLL, south-east corner of the library).

To collect Book Bucks, report completion of this activity to treasurehunt@byu.edu.

6. Use the CTL Library of Resources on Teaching and Learning: Read 3 or more chapters from a book on teaching and learning to help you enhance student learning in your classes; many are available in the CTL library. We encourage you to read as many chapters/books on teaching as you have time for, but book bucks can only be collected once a year.

a. Visit the CTL library (3800 HBLL; enter from southeast doors across from "Twilight Zone") to check out a book of your choice about teaching and learning.
b. Read three or more chapters.
c. To collect Book Bucks, send an e-mail to treasurehunt@byu.edu. Provide (1) the name of the book, (2) 2-3 ideas you thought were useful—and that you might consider implementing in your class(es), and (3) note whether you'd recommend this book to other new faculty.

7. Visit the CTL website and implement one of the "Tips of the Month" in your course: The Center for Teaching and Learning provides a wealth of information and resources that foster improved teaching and learning for faculty and students. Your quest is to visit the CTL Website and select one of the Tips of the Month. Implement it in one of your courses, and write a brief description of your experience. You'll probably find you want to try multiple tips and we encourage you to do so, but Book Bucks can only be awarded for the first one that you complete.

Tips of the month are designed to be used throughout the semester, so you will have an entire semester to participate in this activity.

When finished, answer the following questions in an email to treasurehunt@byu.edu:

  1. Why did you select this particular Tip of the Month; i.e. was there a perceived need?
  2. How did you choose to implement this tip; i.e. did you change any of the suggested parameters to better fit your particular situation?
  3. What were the students' reactions to the tip; i.e. were they surprised, put-off, pleased, responsive, etc.?
  4. Is there anything about this tip that you would now change after having implemented it; i.e. what would you change if you were to implement the tip in the future?
  5. Do you feel that the implementation of this tip made a difference in the quality of teaching and learning? If so, please explain.
 

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Copyright Licensing - Earn in Book Bucks & Gift Certificates (Once only for each category)

The Copyright Licensing Office (CLO) is BYU’s official copyright resource providing assistance to faculty, staff, and students at the University on the many facets of copyright. Faculty are encouraged to read BYU’s copyright policy.

Copyright Licensing Event Details

Each activity is "one time only" to be completed by April 2010.

Report all completed activities to: Susie Quartey (2-4467)

1. Online Tutorial ($10 Book Bucks)

Complete the copyright tutorial found at http://copyright101.byu.edu. The tutorial will take less than two hours to complete. Participants need to successfully complete the “final game” found on the left menu bar to receive a completion certificate and receive their Bookstore Bucks (BB). Faculty are encouraged to have their students complete this tutorial as part of a classroom assignment. In addition, if the tutorial is completed by midnight on October 31, 2009, participants may have their names entered into a drawing for bigger prizes as part of our Copyright Awareness sponsored activities.

2. "Reserve Materials Entered Online" Tutorial ($5 Book Bucks)

Complete tutorial found at http://rmeotutorial.byu.edu. This tutorial guides faculty on how to submit requests to the Course Reserve Library for students to access online course readings (electronic reserve). Readings submitted this way will have copyright issues addressed; licenses secured where needed; and licensing fees paid (if assessed) by the Copyright Licensing Office. Links to existing Blackboard pages may also be made upon request. The tutorial takes less than ten minutes to complete.

3. Copyright Workshop on November 6 ($10 gift certificate & $5 Book Bucks)

November 6, 2009, 9 am – 12 pm (Hinckley Alumni Center’s Assembly Hall): Dr. Kenneth Crews, Director of The Copyright Advisory Office at Columbia University and internationally known copyright expert will present a workshop. Valuable copyright information will be presented and participants will increase their understanding of copyright in educational settings. An opportunity for questions and answers will follow. All those interested in attending should RSVP to copyright@byu.edu by Friday, October 30, 2009. Participants who attend the entire workshop will receive both Book Bucks and a gift certificate to either the Blue Line Deli or to the Museum of Art Café. Participants who are able to attend half of the workshop will receive just the gift certificate.

4. ODY© Tutorial ($5 Book Bucks)

This tutorial (location TBA) guides faculty on how to submit requests for copyright clearance on materials not being placed on electronic reserve at the Course Reserve Library. This might include clearances for items being used in publications, at conferences, for special projects, or for materials placed in Blackboard that are not placed on electronic reserve. Please note that any resulting licensing fees are to be paid by the submitter. The tutorial takes less than ten minutes to complete.

Contact person: Susie Quartey (2-4467)

 

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Faculty Center Activities - Earn $10 in Book Bucks for each activity (Every Year)

The Faculty Center provides support and training for faculty across the spectrum of their responsibilities and over the course of their careers. Treasure Hunt gems include activities that help you expand your understanding of the faculty role and scholarly responsibilities; why not collect a few book bucks in the process?

Faculty Center Activity Details

Maximum of $10 awarded in each category per academic year

1. Read 3 or more chapters from a book on advice for faculty to help you navigate the ins and outs of a successful faculty career; several are available in the Faculty Center library or choose one yourself covering an appropriate topic. (For books specifically about teaching, see the Treasure Hunt section from the Center for Teaching and Learning above.) We encourage you to read as many chapters/books as you have time for, but book bucks can only be collected once a year.

a. Choose from a list of suggested books (or one of your own choosing): Suggested Books
b. To collect Book Bucks, send an email to treasurehunt@byu.edu. Provide (a) the name of the book, (b) 2-3 ideas that were useful to you, and (c) note whether you'd recomend this book to other new faculty.

2. Read 3 or more chapters from a book on scholarly productivity to help you learn to develop and master the habits of successful researchers. Again we encourage your enthusiasm in reading as many books as you are able, but book bucks can only be collected once a year.

a. Choose from a list of suggested books (or one of your own choosing): Suggested Books 
b. To collect Book Bucks, send an email to treasurehunt@byu.edu. Provide (a) the name of the book, (b) 2-3 ideas that were useful to you, and (c) note whether you'd recomend this book to other new faculty.

3. 2009-2010 NEW HIRES ONLY: Complete the first draft of your faculty development plan by May 2010.

When done, send a copy of the plan to jane_birch[at]byu[dot]edu (or mail to 4450 WSC).

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Harold B. Lee Library Luncheon - Earn $25 in Book Bucks (Once Only)

The Lee Library has about 98 miles of shelving for the more than 6 million items in its various collections. It has a seating capacity of 4,600 people and is the equivalent of 2½ football fields from North to South. Over 10,000 patrons enter the building every day.

HBLL Event Details & Registration

Luncheon Session: Collect triple treasure (food, bucks, and valuable information) by attending a delicious luncheon at the Lee Library.  Get all the "faculty-must-know" information about library services and take a quick tour of disciplinary resources.  You'll meet the all-important subject librarian for your discipline (the expert who can connect you with resources and purchase library books you may need for your research and teaching).

Choose From:

PAST-Thursday, October 22, 2009, 12-1 pm in room 6525 HBLL*

PAST-Monday, October 26, 2009, 12-1 pm in room 6525 HBLL*

*Directions to 6525 HBLL: Not all stairwells go to level 6, so make sure to use the farthest south stairwell. Take the stairs or elevator up to level 6. When you exit the elevator, go through the doors and turn right. The conference room will be in front of you.

Alternative Activity: If you can't make one of the lunch sessions, make an appointment with your subject librarian to learn more about what the library has to offer you as a faculty member and still received Book Bucks! The complete list of subject librarians is here:

http://www.lib.byu.edu/sub_libs.html

RSVP: lao_secretary@byu.edu or call 2-2905

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Honor Code Office - Receive the Bookstore world-famous fudge (Once Only)

The Honor Code Office determines the Honor Code status of students at Brigham Young University. In fulfilling this mission, the Honor Code Office: 1. Provides educational support to students in their commitments to live the university's Honor Code. 2. Safeguards students, the learning environment, and the integrity and good name of the university. The Honor Code Office works exclusively on issues that affect students, helping students focus their efforts on harmonizing their lives with the ideals set forth in the Honor Code.

Honor Code Office Event Details

Attend an Honor Code Office Open House: Visit with Honor Code personnel and learn how to use the Honor Code office as a resource tool. If possible send an email to Blair Reynolds to let him know which you plan to attend.

CHOOSE ONE:

PAST-Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 11 a.m.

Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 11 a.m.

Location: Honor Code Office (4440 WSC)

Contact person: Blair Reynolds (2-2847)

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Office of Research and Creative Activities (ORCA) - Earn $10 in Book Bucks for each activity (Once Only)

The Office of Research and Creative Activities exists to help the university community encourage and support research, creative expression, and other modes of academic scholarship. We provide a number of services to faculty, staff, students, departments, colleges, and other campus units in seeking support for research and in managing resources and funds from sponsors.

ORCA Event Details

Maximum of $10 awarded in each category

No need to RSVP!

1. Compliance – Learn how to stay out of jail when doing research involving Human subjects, Animals, or DNA/Infectious Diseases/Biohazards (Presenters: Sandee Munoz/Gene Larson)

CHOOSE ONE:

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
2-3 pm, 2234 HBLL

Thursday, October 29, 2009
9:30-10:30 am, 2233 HBLL

2. Research Grants & Contracts – Learn about resources and steps to obtaining research funding: ORCA Grant Finding and Application Process, GrantsERA, MEG's, ORCA mentoring (Presenters: Gary Reynolds/Nancy Davis).

CHOOSE ONE:

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
2-3 pm, 2234 HBLL

Thursday, November 12, 2009
9:30-10:30 am, 2233 HBLL

 

 

Contact person: Gene Larson (2-3360)

 

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Public Affairs and Guest Relations - Prizes (Once Only)

The mission of Public Affairs and Guest Relations is to receive and host visitors in a warm and cordial manner and create a favorable, lasting impression of the University. Located in the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center, Public Affairs and Guest Relations conducts cart tours of campus and personalized tours of the John Franklin Shelley Visitors Center to familiarize visitors with BYU's history, facilities, and campus life.

Public Affairs and Guest Relations works under the direction of the Office of the President. It serves as the "protocol office" for campus colleges and departments, providing assistance in hosting their VIP guests. This includes personal and professional guests of BYU faculty members. The United Way campus campaign, international hosting, speakers bureau, Utah County outreach, and the President's Remembrance program and gift closet are other services offered through this office.

Public Affairs and Guest Relations Event Details

1) Public Affairs Luncheon: You are invited to a luncheon with BYU Public Affairs and Guest Relations in the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center Assembly Hall. The luncheon will be held to discuss the department’s purpose, and involvement with BYU Faculty and the services it can provide them.

Wednesday, November 4, 12-12:50 p.m. Hinckley Center

Please RSVP: 2-4678 (or Jim Kasen)

2) Personal Orientation of BYU and introduction to the Visitors Center: Each faculty member can come by themselves or bring up to six guests (including family members and/or friends) for a tour of campus and a personalized tour of the visitors center by one of our student ambassadors. For the tour, you will be taken on a 40-minute drive through campus and will hear historical facts and current information on the various buildings. In addition, you receive a 10-minute introduction to the Visitors Center and have the opportunity to see a moving 12-minute video entitled, “Journey to Temple Hill.”

Tours are conducted Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-4:00 pm or by special appointment Wednesday evenings until 8:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am-1:00 pm. They begin at the Hinckley Center and last approximately one hour. All tours require a reservation Call 422-4678, Mon-Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Prizes!

  • Welcome packet including the book Finding God at BYU, a copy of the BYU Fact File, a map of campus, the Public Affairs and Guest Relations pamphlet, and “Seeing the Everyday” magazine
  • Entrance to a drawing for two tickets to one of BYU’s great cultural arts events (2 winners)
  • Entrance to a drawing for lunch for two at The Skyroom Restaurant (2 winners)
  • Entrance to a drawing for a $25 gift from the President’s Gift Closet (2 winners)

IMPORTANT: When you make your reservation, be sure to indicate you are part of the Treasure Hunt.

Contact person: Jim Kasen (2-5788)

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Chronological List of Activities

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