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The Provost’s Office is launching a Distance Education Certificate program in June. With the help of the CARES Act and the Provost’s Office, instructors who participate this summer will earn stipends for completing courses in the program. Anyone developing or reconfiguring a course for any of the distance education modalities is encouraged to participate.

Faculty and instructors are invited to apply for the new Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Teaching Consultants Program. Selected participants will develop and evaluate faculty development projects designed to increase the use of equity-minded and inclusive pedagogies or practices by others within their college. They will earn a $5,000 stipend over the course of a [...]

In most years, Faculty College requires an application and a commitment to travel for a week’s worth of reflection and professional development. This year, UW-System has opened the experience to all who wish to attend by making it virtual. You do not even need to be faculty to attend; staff are welcome as well, since [...]

Last summer we all had ideas about how this year would go. This week's blog post looks back on some common concerns from last summer to see how they have fared in the crucible of experience. Jillian Jacklin, Kiel Nikolakakis, and Heidi Sherman share their teaching experience this year and what they will carry forward in the future. You will find their experiences thought-provoking, relatable, and unexpected all at the same time. This post is also an invitation for you to share your story.

Need help getting ready to teach with Microsoft Teams meetings this summer? Join CATL for a live online training session on either May 13 or May 18.

CATL and the Center of Civic Engagement would like to engage with you in a discussion on what you will carry forward from this year and make a permanent part of your teaching.

The Solidarity Café is back for the spring and summer with live events starting with two social events during finals week via Microsoft Teams. Register to receive a calendar invite or drop in via the Teams links in the Solidarity Café Canvas site.

We’ve blocked off time on our calendars on weekdays May 3 through 14 to hold drop-in sessions dedicated to supporting instructors at the end of the semester and as they transition into summer. Please stop in via Teams (the full schedule and session links are below). You can also request a one-on-one consultation if you [...]