February 3

Early Alerts are due for all 1000/2000 level courses by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7.Β  Are you new to Charlotte? Check out the Advisor Tool Kit page. CONNECT Best Practices training modules are located on Canvas under published courses. Advisors and faculty can request a one on one or team session follow up training centered around your departmental initiatives. After completion of the training modules, make a follow up training request. For more information contact Gary Martinez, Advising Systems Specialist, or LeeFredrick Bowen, Executive Director of Advising Systems.

Join the attorneys from the Office of Legal Affairs (yes, all of them!) as they re-introduce themselves and discuss briefly how the new presidential administration might, or might not, affect higher education laws, policies, and practices.  From immigration to Title IX, from research funding to amateurism in athletics, how might the new administration affect your daily work at the University? 

  • Wednesday, February 5, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, via Zoom (Register)

Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the presentation.

Mark your calendar for urbanCORE’s Showcase scheduled for 3:00-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19. There will be research presentations by engaged scholars as well as a networking reception with staff, faculty, students and community leaders. A registration link will be available in mid-February.

Reminder: eBooks and ILL Pilot Project
Atkins Library is piloting a project this semester to experiment with fulfilling requests for whole e-books via interlibrary loan (ILL) in pdf format for graduate students, faculty and staff:Β 

On-Demand Workshops
Atkins Library offers On-Demand Workshops on various topics to meet various learning and research needs. Anyone affiliated with UNC Charlotte can request a workshop for yourself, a small group, a class, or a department meeting. We will meet you at your point of need and deliver workshops in person, online or hybrid. More info.

What’s New in the CTL?

πŸ€–  The Call for Proposals for the 2025 AI Summit is open! Submit your lightning talk, AI story, lesson simulation, or workshop proposals by March 10. 

The Next-Generation Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Professional Certificate is scheduled to run February 26 to March 11. Register now to earn a digital badge in teaching and learning with generative AI!

Coming Soon:

  • Introducing the 2025 AI Faculty Fellows!Β 
  • The 2025 CTL AI Summit Registration (March 3)
  • SoTL Scholars Series (March 11, 13, 19)
  • The Faculty Professional Development and Teaching Showcase will be held on April 2 from 10:30-12:30 in Halton Reading Room, Atkins Library. Learn more and register!

Check it out:

Center for Teaching and Learning SPRING Workshops

πŸ”— Click the links below to register!

Generative AI

Overview of Gen-AI Tools for Education

Part 1: Introduction to Gen-AI and Prompt Writing

Part 2: Student Study Skills with Gen-AI

Ethical Considerations for Teaching with Gen-AI

Syllabus and Classroom Communication on AI Tools

Canvas Foundations

Part 1: Canvas Studio – Creating Video Assignments

Part 2: Canvas Studio – Creating Video Quizzes

Active Learning

Getting Started with Active Teaching and Learning  

This workshop is part of the Essentials of Teaching and Learning Certificate.

Part 1: Teaching with Poll Everywhere

Part 2: Active Learning with Poll Everywhere

Teaching Effectiveness with Canvas Tools      

Part 2: Canvas Analytics to Improve Your Canvas Course Design

Part 3: Canvas Studio – Exploring Video Insights

Student Success Strategies

Growth Mindset Activities for Your Class

Essentials of Teaching and Learning Certificate Workshops

Using Feedback to Improve Teaching and Learning

Enhancing Cultural Awareness

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.

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