Both university and program-level accrediting organizations are increasingly placing focus on diversity in their requirements, but that criteria can feel ambiguous, and many today are uncertain of how to ensure that their programs comply. This challenge is twofold: first, you must understand the requirements, and second, you must have knowledge of various ways to embed […]
Over the past decade, academic affairs leaders have focused on hiring more BIPOC faculty to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student body. But even the best hiring plans fail without a plan for retention and engagement. Unfortunately, BIPOC faculty are more likely than white peers to be disengaged in their roles. Indeed, seventy […]
Latina, Latino, and Latinx (Latinx/a/o) leaders have unique knowledge, skills, strengths, and experiences to contribute to higher education, but the academy was built with systemic inequities that can undermine advancement and success. According to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, “Hispanic enrollment in higher education is expected to exceed 4.1 million students by 2026, […]
Accreditation can be viewed as the responsibility of Institutional Research when, in fact, their input should take place in the later stages of design. On the front end, faculty have an opportunity to drive and positively impact the process of designing programs for accreditation. By doing so, faculty help to ensure that students are prepared […]
Creating and maintaining an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone on a campus is necessary to recruit and retain diverse faculty, students, and staff, as well as to create an environment that promotes Global Citizenship to reflect an increasingly global society. Yet at most institutions, DEI initiatives only focus on domestic diversity and lack a global perspective. […]
Do you identify as neurodivergent or as someone with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)? Do you work with faculty or graduate students with ADHD? Are you looking for effective skills to be successful as an academic that better fits the diversity you bring to higher education? If so, please join us for a conversation about common experiences […]
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Unlock the potential of UDOIT Accessibility: Your Universal Design Online Inspection Tool, designed to enhance the inclusivity of your Canvas course experience. This workshop offers direct support and resources to optimize UDOIT's features, empowering you to proactively address digital accessibility in your course materials and foster an inclusive learning environment for all. ATEP: All UDL Your […]
Discover the efficiency and versatility of Cidi Labs DesignPLUS, a suite of Canvas-integrated tools designed to streamline course design and promote universal accessibility. This workshop offers insights into how DesignPLUS templates can enhance the quality, consistency, and accessibility of your course content while optimizing your time; ultimately helping you design an inclusive online learning environment […]
Dive into Kaltura, our campus-wide video management system seamlessly integrated into Canvas courses. This workshop equips instructors with essential skills to leverage Kaltura effectively for teaching purposes, covering activation, content uploading, organization, analytics monitoring, and video caption editing. Note: All UDL Your Course Workshops can be applied to the Adjunct Teaching Excellence Program for the Accessibility […]
Explore applying UDL principles to ePortfolios in this insightful workshop. Discover how the flexibility of ePortfolios aligns with UDL principles, allowing for the implementation of multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Learn how leveraging ePortfolios as a teaching tool enhances the learning experience for students by providing equal opportunities for success. Note: All UDL Your […]
Join us for "Inclusive Classroom Participation," a part of the UDL Your Course Series, designed to support faculty in exploring and implementing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework. This workshop focuses on crowd-sourcing ideas to maximize the use of discussion boards, set up effective think-pair-share activities, and assess student participation with inclusivity in mind. […]