Teaching, service, and research statements are common components of promotion packets and award applications. These essays not only summarize your accomplishments, but they provide clear indications on what you value, what you are going to do about what you value, and where you may be going next. Learn some more about how to craft these… Read more »
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UCET Workshop – Fostering Rich Relationships Across Modalities
Join Cati Hebert-Annis for an interactive workshop inspired by Felten and Lambert’s Relationship-Rich Education, where we explore ways to nurture relationships. Come prepared to discuss your own experiences or difficulties and see some examples for each of the three modalities. By the end of this workshop, you will have a toolkit of strategies to enhance… Read more »
Teaching in Times of Change: Mentoring First Gen Students
The First Generation student population can benefit by mentoring inside and outside the classroom. This workshop will share important information about who those students are, their particular needs, what instructors and staff can do to provide support, and specific efforts our campus is implementing to build a culture of mentoring. Thursday, October 24, 2024 4… Read more »
Teaching in Times of Change: The (Inflating) Value of Grades
Are grades getting higher? Are standards getting lower? Is there pressure to pass more students? Let’s chat about those and more issues at this UCET open session. Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9 – 9:50 a.m. EDT NS 245 and Online – Zoom Register here.
Open Education Resources – Help Your Students Save Money
High textbook costs can be a significant burden on students. Learn about ways to help students by adopting zero cost textbook (zct) resources such as Open Educational Resources (OER) and library resources. Applicants for the OER Adoption Project should attend one of the workshops. Julie Feighery will lead the workshop on Wednesday, October 23 from… Read more »
Teaching in Times of Change: Mentoring First Gen Students
The First Generation student population can benefit by mentoring inside and outside the classroom. This workshop will share important information about who those students are, their particular needs, what instructors and staff can do to provide support, and specific efforts our campus is implementing to build a culture of mentoring. Thursday, October 24, 2024 4… Read more »
Teaching in Times of Change: The (Inflating) Value of Grades
Are grades getting higher? Are standards getting lower? Is there pressure to pass more students? Let’s chat about those and more issues at this UCET open session. Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9 – 9:50 a.m. EDT NS 245 and Online – Zoom Register here.
Fostering Rich Relationships Across Modalities
Join Cati Hebert-Annis for an interactive workshop inspired by Felten and Lambert’s Relationship-Rich Education, where we explore ways to nurture relationships. Come prepared to discuss your own experiences or difficulties and see some examples for each of the three modalities. By the end of this workshop, you will have a toolkit of strategies to enhance… Read more »
Give an Instructor a Virtual High Five
We all have those instructors who go above and beyond, working hard to ensure our academic success and well-being. Since a bit of gratitude can mean so much, we invite you to submit a note of appreciation to an instructor who has made a difference to you over the past semester. You can thank instructors… Read more »
Eliminate Textbook Costs with OER
High textbook costs can be a significant burden on students. Learn about ways to help students by adopting zero cost textbook (zct) resources such as Open Educational Resources (OER) and library resources. Applicants for the OER Adoption Project should attend one of the workshops. Julie Feighery will lead the workshop on Wednesday, October 23 from… Read more »