Co-Hosted by Dr. Barbekka Hurtt, Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Appetizer: "Survey of 12 strategies to Measure Teaching Effectiveness" by Ronald Berk from International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Suggested Pairing: Milk Tea Boba Still Hungry?: Evaluating Teaching in a Scholarly Manner: A model and call for an evidence-based, departmentally-defined approach to […]

Please join us for a discussion on the what, why, and how of transforming teaching evaluations to advance our institution's educational mission. We will be hosting a discussion with three change leaders who have promoted and studied the advancement of more scholarly approaches to teaching evaluation on their campuses and nationally. The discussion will range […]

This first of a three-part series helps you prepare mentally and practically to apply for promotion to Full Professor. We begin with demystifying the process with a panel of Professors from various series, units, and backgrounds who will share their experiences. The panel conversation will be followed by guided work time and a toolkit for […]

Part of the "Find Joy in Writing" series with Helen Sword  Reboot your productivity and revive your pleasure of writing in this enjoyable masterclass focusing on the social, physical, aesthetic, creative, and emotional dimensions of the writing process. Register to Attend

Part of the "Find Your Joy in Writing" series with Helen Sword  Do you feel like an outsider in an institutional environment where no one else talks or thinks like you? Draw on the deep well of your cultural identity to write with more power, purpose, and integrity. Register to Attend

This event will is a panel exploring retirement and building on the success of the January Emeritus/a panel hosted by Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Chopp. Stay tuned for more details Register to Attend

Do you often start summer with high hopes for your writing projects, but end disappointed by your actual productivity? Do you desperately want (or need) to write a lot this summer? Do you want to figure out how to be more productive AND enjoy your life? This workshop will help you identify your personal and […]

We want to give you advanced notice of this three-day virtual event in June organized by Parker J. Palmer’s Center for Courage and Renewal. You will join with Palmer and other educators  to “explore the challenges of creating effective learning opportunities in the midst of pandemics--the world, society, and the heart--while remaining faithful to the […]

By popular demand, an additional "Sustainable Strategies Workshop Series" with Dr. Brandy Simula. In this workshop, participants learn concrete tools and strategies for organizing email, materials, and files related research and scholarship. The workshop focuses on introducing both practical tools and free or no-cost software that supports academic organization, including both paper and digital materials. […]

This is a w 2-day (Tuesday - Wednesday) virtual Retreat with Helen Sword. Tuesday, June 22: Check-in: 9:00am Writing time: 9:15am - 12:00pm Workshop: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday, June 23: Check-in: 9:00am Writing time: 9:15am - 12:00pm Workshop: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Build on your "BASE," engage your body and support networks, and take time to […]