November 27

Categories: Weekly Digest Tags: 2023

Are you looking for a new challenge? Consider applying to become UNC Charlotte’s Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. This new, exciting position reports to the Provost and will be responsible for leading institutional strategies aimed at supporting faculty success. The associate provost will focus on faculty professional development and support to ensure that all Charlotte faculty have an exemplary academic experience, including the tools they need to excel in the classroom, to grow professionally and to generate new knowledge, modes of expression, understanding and solutions to society’s most significant challenges. This is a great opportunity to support faculty through collaboration with the colleges, Faculty Council leadership, the Division of Research, the Office of Human Resources, the Office of Legal Affairs, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and other areas of the University and UNC System.

Learn more about the position and how to apply. Application materials are due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The position is expected to start summer 2024, with onboarding starting in spring 2024.  Questions about the new role or application process can be directed to Leslie Zenk, Associate Provost and Chief of Staff in the Office of Academic Affairs, at lzenk@charlotte.edu.

UNC Charlotte’s strategic plan includes a commitment to integrity and respect: ensuring the highest academic, professional, and ethical standards and a collegial culture that embraces different perspectives, civil discourse, and free expression, where all University members are treated with respect, fairness, and dignity. In this session, the University Ombuds and the Director of Ethics, Policy, and Compliance will share issues and trends impacting the workplace and the University policies and resources that both offices use when working toward solutions. In addition, they’ll share their expertise, insights, and strategies for handling particularly complex situations. Presented by: Scott Deyo, University Ombuds, and Erica Solosky, Associate General Counsel and Director of Ethics, Policy, and Compliance

  • Tuesday, December 5, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, via Zoom* (Register)
    *Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the presentation.

The University Center for Academic Excellence (UCAE) is here to help students get ready for final exams. With a variety of course support options, the UCAE is a one-stop shop for students seeking academic support.

  • Reading Day Review Sessions: Just in time final exam prep on Reading Day.
  • Individual & Group Tutoring Appointments: Meet one-on-one or in a small group with a peer tutor.
  • Drop-in Tutoring: Get quick questions answered by stopping by Colvard to chat with a tutor.
  • Peer Assisted Learning (PAL): Get extra practice in peer-led group study sessions.
  • Tutor.com: Check Tutor.com for on-demand, online options.

More information can be found on the UCAE website or you may contact uncc-ucae@charlotte.edu.

The Graduate School announces two additional Faculty Mentor training opportunities. Graduate faculty, particularly newer faculty, are encouraged to attend either session: January 26 or May 16. Attendance is limited so please sign up and mark your calendar. This evidence based curriculum comes from the CIMER Institute (Center for the Improvement of the Mentored Experience in Research). Join the more than 240 faculty members who have already participated in this training. You will leave with tools and best practices to help you effectively mentor graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

The University Center for Academic Excellence (UCAE) is excited to announce a new pilot program for Spring 2024. The UCAE will host Accountability Groups which will offer Charlotte students structured individual work time. Accountability Groups will meet weekly for 90 minutes throughout the semester and are facilitated by student leaders. The groups are designed to help members learn and practice productive study habits, connect them with their peers, and provide dedicated time to work on individual tasks. If you know a student who might be interested in joining an Accountability Group, share this application and a staff member will follow up. For questions, contact uncc-ucae@charlotte.edu

The International Student & Scholar Office would like to remind hiring departments that faculty searches can result in final candidates who may require visa sponsorship. It is critical to make sure that ads are posted in at least one national, professional journal for at least 30 days and that documentation of those 30 days is retained. Postings in NinerTalent should have an end date of at least 30 days. More information and other recruitment tips.

The deadline to apply for the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Faculty Fellow on Generative AI for Spring 2024 is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28. Tenured faculty members who specialize in applying generative AI in teaching and learning, and are willing to serve in a leadership role to advance the institution’s AI initiatives are invited to apply for the fellowship program to champion ways for faculty to integrate generative AI across the curriculum. The duration of the fellowship is January 10-May 15, 2024 and includes a $5000 stipend. The faculty fellow would be expected to contribute an average of approximately four to five hours per week to this campus initiative, including participation in meetings and events. Interested applicants should submit their application by 11:59 p.m. on November 28. For more details, please review the AI Faculty Fellow Application website.

Part 3: Student Writing Skills with ChatGPT
Join this session to learn how to integrate AI tools effectively in writing projects. We will demonstrate how to chunk and scaffold project tasks for peer review and instructor support, as well as how to prompt A.I. tools (like ChatGPT) to enhance the writing process at each stage. By the end of the hour, you will have a planning tool and strategies for integrating AI into writing projects.

  • Tuesday, November 28, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Register)

Canvas Analytics for Early Intervention
Learn how to leverage Canvas Analytics for early student intervention! Course analytics offer data on individual and aggregate student activity, assignment submissions, and grades, as well as page views and student participation metrics across all of their devices. In this session, you’ll learn how to leverage Canvas as a tool for identifying students in need!

  • Thursday, November 29, 2:00 – 3:00 PM (Register)

Syllabus and Classroom Communication on AI
Join us for an exciting information session on student facing communication and  syllabus guidelines for AI Tools! Discover innovative strategies leveraging AI for student learning. Integrate cutting-edge technology ethically into your syllabus, empowering students and revolutionizing collaboration. Unleash the potential of AI in your classroom and revolutionize the way students collaborate and engage with course materials. Don’t miss this chance to transform your teaching experience and be at the forefront of educational innovation.

  • Friday, December 1, 10:00 – 11:00 AM (Register)

Syllabus 101: Roadmap to Success
Your course syllabus is one of the most important documents you create for your class. It serves as an agreement between you and your students about your goals for the course and your expectations for your students, plus it conveys a first–and lasting–impression with your students. This session will provide information about the important components of a syllabus, ways in which you can enhance your course syllabus, and strategies for using your syllabus as a learning tool. This is a three-day, fully online, asynchronous, facilitated course in Canvas. The workshop consists of readings, illustrations, self-checks, and two final assessments. To be marked as complete for this workshop, you will need to complete both the discussion forum and the final assessment. You may take the final assessment as many times as you need to, but you must receive at least 85% on the assessment to be marked as complete for the workshop.  You should plan to work consistently throughout the workshop to complete the readings, self-checks, and final assessments during the three day time limit. The workshop should take around one hour to complete. This workshop counts towards the Essentials of Teaching and Learning Certificate.

  • Monday, December 4 – Wednesday, December 6 (Asynchronous) (Register)

Please visit the Faculty Governance website for the latest news from the Faculty Council including: 

The dissertation defense is one of the ways a new scholar demonstrates readiness to join the academy and is an opportunity to share their research widely. View All Dissertation Defense Announcements.

For up-to-the-minute news from Academic Affairs (faculty awards, research, recognition, initiatives), visit the Academic Affairs Division News webpage.

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