Faculty Development

A reading group with no pressure to read! We’ll summarize the chapters and then jump into participant discussions of the concepts, activities, and challenges presented in the book WHAT INCLUSIVE INSTRUCTORS DO. 

How can we measure student learning other than with exams and assignments? How can pre-course assessments support student learning and relationship-building in the classroom? 

In today’s fast-paced, social-media driven world, having some form of digital identity is a given, even for new scholars. This session will highlight the pros and cons of popular platforms and briefly discuss the double-edged sword of

impact metrics.

Interested in resources for student learning on constructive dialogue and open-mindedness?

Researchers read a lot. Keeping track of citations doesn’t have to be more of a burden than the research itself. Research & Instruction Librarian Alexandra Flores will showcase citation management tools and how they can streamline your research process.

Trick or Treat your way through all 3 floors of Swem for candy! 7 departments in Swem will be handing out treats and Special Collections will host its 2nd annual Halloween Open House, featuring all its spookiest collections. 

Get the most out of Blackboard grade center. From streamlining your grade center view to automatically calculating semester grades, Blackboard grade center has lots of great features to make your job easier. 

Need an idea for a Halloween costume? Join us online on 10/27 from 5:30-6:30 pm for a Halloween costume idea exchange!

Just need to craft or sew something quick for a last minute costume? Join us on 10/29 between 10-12 in the Read & Relax area for a costume making hang out!