The UDL Your Course Series was designed to support faculty members on their exploration and understanding of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework. UDL is an inclusive model for teaching that centers the needs of students with disabilities, with the overall goal of creating a learning environment that is accessible by all students without […]
Facilitated by Kate Willink, Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs, Hava Gordon, Professor of Sociology and Criminology, and Erin Willer Professor of Communication Studies and 4D Director of Faculty Innovation Join us to discussion of national and institutional trends and data related to faculty burnout. Alongside this research, we invite colleague-to-colleague conversations about burnout in our […]
In this interactive workshop, we welcome back Dr. Noah Finkelstein and panel guests from around the country to explore the role of student voice in the evaluation of teaching. Students are uniquely positioned to provide data and feedback on teaching effectiveness; however, our current systems are fraught with problems ranging from bias to non-actionable feedback. […]
Responding to Faculty Burnout: Purpose and Compassion Zoom link: The last three years have been challenging, to say the very least, and the ongoing trauma of the pandemic and shake-ups on our campuses have impacted both faculty and students. Many faculty were on the edge of burnout before 2020, and the swings between in-person to […]
Publishing scholarly work with undergraduates can be quite enjoyable, as well as beneficial for the students, faculty, and institutions involved. The process of publishing with undergraduates, however, is not without its difficulties. In this webinar, Dr. Giuliano will talk about the joys and challenges of collaborating with undergraduates during the publication process, based on her […]
In Fall ‘22, Provost Clark held the first Ideas to Impact Faculty Workshop. The purpose of that workshop was to engage DU faculty in sparking the next generation of interdisciplinary, big ideas, creating attractive opportunities for investment, and engaging the DU community in the development of eight white papers. Building on the momentum of the […]
Recommendation Letters Made Easy and Equitable: When and How to Write a Persuasive Letter (and when to say "no.") Interested in writing better letters of recommendation for your students or peers-- and wondering how to do this effectively and efficiently? Join Dr. Juli Parish, Director of the Writing Center and Teaching Professor of Writing, and […]
The Office of Teaching and Learning is excited to host the inaugural Annual SoTL Research Symposium on October 12, 2023. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning involves systematic research in pedagogical and curricular design, as well as the empirical evaluation of practices that affect student learning. SoTL research is an example of reflective practice in higher education […]