May 22, 9-10am, Dean’s Forum on administration transitions, Foster Auditorium and Media Site Live. Dean Barbara I. Dewey will provide information in draft form about associate dean porfolios, AD search processes, and other organizational opportunities.
May 27, 2-3 p.m: ACRL webinar on data management plans, Paterno 403. Curious about what data management plans (DMPs) are? Interested in learning what kinds of data repositories and preservation options there are for data produced by our researchers? Or are you simply in need of a refresher on DMPs? The University Libraries are sponsoring this upcoming ACRL webinar which introduces the concept of a DMP and addresses what’s involved in creating a plan. http://www.ala.org/acrl/datamanagementplans
May 28, 2-3:30 p.m.: Insights into adult learning and learning styles workshop, Mann Assembly Room, 103 Paterno Library. Please register in TECH-Smart. This 90-minute workshop will include the following topics:
– Who are adult learners and why are they different from traditional students?
– Ten principles of adult learning
– Learning styles and the VAK model
– Meeting the learning styles of adult learners
During the workshop, participants will learn about their personal learning style and discover methods for meeting the learning styles of the adult learners. This workshop is designed for supervisors and their staff trainers. If you have any questions, please contact Rita Buhite, user services training coordinator at rbb21@psu.edu.
May 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m.: Mortgages: The Financial Process of Owning a House, Foster Aud. Additional details available at http://bit.ly/1rzz1Jw. Registration is available at http://bit.ly/1jYpnNh. Presenter Dr. Daad Rizk, a Penn State financial literacy coordinator, offers practical step-by-step instructions on financing a house purchase as well as tips and ideas to make the experience more enjoyable. Starting with understanding your budget and calculating how much you can afford in a monthly payment and a mortgage loan, she will explain the dos and don’ts of mortgage exploration and how to steer away from first-time home buying mistakes such as not sticking to your budget, choosing a costly type of loan, skipping inspections, not evaluating your non-negotiable items and not being financially prepared.
The presentation is part of the Money Counts: a Financial Literacy Series, a collaborative effort of the Penn State Commission for Adult Learners and the University Libraries.