UCET has gathered resources that can help you address the challenges and opportunities presented by generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft Bing on our new Artificial Intelligence (AI) page. At this point in the semester, we strongly suggest you include some language in your syllabus. It can be “all in,” “with permission,”… Read more »
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UCET Spring Programming
We have already entered our Spring programming into our Events listing for those who would like to plan ahead. Registering for events there will send you an event file in the confirmation email that you can add directly to your digital calendar! You will also receive a reminder email the day before the event begins…. Read more »
Workshop on Completing Your Annual Report
What should go into your annual report, and where does it go? Learn how to document your activities in teaching, scholarship/creative activity, and service in a way that builds your case for promotions. Most of the conversation will focus on the contents of the report, but we will take a quick look at the Digital… Read more »
The Great Faculty Grade-Off
Don’t grade alone! Wrap up the semester with coffee, tea, and our SIGNATURE UCET snacks. You can drop in for some quick advice or settle down for a dedicated two-hour chunk of grading outside of your office. Whether you’re looking for a cozy atmosphere, a listening ear, or someone to look over your shoulder while… Read more »
Joy of Teaching: Engaging in & out of Online Classes
Celebrate the Joy of Teaching with UCET and FACET. Have a treat with your colleagues and learn something you may use in your classes. Andrew Davies from Virginia Commonwealth University shares his experience in increasing engagement in an online environment. In this presentation, he’ll discuss how he adapted his multiplayer classroom for remote learning, share… Read more »
Call for Papers: Midwest SoTL
We invite you to submit a proposal for the 2024 Midwest SoTL Conference, which will be held in person on the campus of IU South Bend on April 12, 2024. Our conference theme is Teaching Everyone Everywhere and our keynote speaker will be Peter Felten, who has published seven books about undergraduate education, including Connections… Read more »
Joy of Teaching: Engaging Online Courses
Celebrate the Joy of Teaching with UCET and FACET. Have a treat with your colleagues and learn something you may use in your classes. Andrew Davies from Virginia Commonwealth University shares his experience in increasing engagement in an online environment. In this presentation, he’ll discuss how he adapted his multiplayer classroom for remote learning, share… Read more »
Comments about Faculty Capacity Model? Come to UCET
Teaching in Times of Change: Listening Session on Capacity Model Historically, the customary teaching load for all full-time tenure-track faculty has been based on a semester workload of three courses. The rest of the workload has been routinely assigned to research/creative activities. There is now a formal proposal to codify a process to document the… Read more »
Comments about Faculty Capacity Model? Visit UCET
Teaching in Times of Change: Listening Session on Capacity Model Historically, the customary teaching load for all full-time tenure-track faculty has been based on a semester workload of three courses. The rest of the workload has been routinely assigned to research/creative activities. There is now a formal proposal to codify a process to document the… Read more »
Teaching in Times of Change: AOD Listening Session
UCET is hosting a “Listening Session” about the Academic Organization Design process. The Transition Monitoring Team will be available as a resource for faculty and staff and will monitor the efficacy of communications from the AOD-Implementation Team. Note: the TMT is separate from the AOD-I Steering Committee and serves as feedback channel to help the… Read more »