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July 20
Privacy on Campus: Managing Student & Employee Data with Confidence
Privacy questions arise daily on campus. Knowing when sensitive information can be shared—and when it must remain confidential—is essential for maintaining legal compliance and building institutional trust.
This practical session explores the key privacy frameworks that university supervisors, faculty, and staff navigate most. We will break down:
- Student Privacy: Demystifying FERPA guidelines.
- Health Information: Navigating HIPAA in a university setting.
- Employee Protections: Understanding confidentiality boundaries related to medical leave under the FMLA, ADA, and more.
Through scenarios and common workplace examples, the presenters will discuss what you need to know about collecting, accessing, using, and disclosing sensitive information. Attendees will gain practical guidance to help them make informed decisions about handling sensitive student and employee information, maintaining appropriate confidentiality, and avoiding common privacy pitfalls.
Presenters: André Lindsay, Senior Associate General Counsel and Isabel Alele, Associate General Counsel
When: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Where: via Zoom (link will be provided to registrants)
We are asking that individuals RSVP using this form if they plan to attend. Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the presentation.
Move-In Crew Sign Up
Take part in one of our favorite traditions and help Housing and Residence Life welcome the newest members of Niner Nation to campus August 12-15. Move-In Crew welcomes new Niners and helps families get belongings from drop-off areas to rooms. We are looking for enthusiastic faculty and staff who want to help us create the most welcoming environment possible for these incoming families. Learn more on the Housing and Residence Life website. Let’s make this the best move-in yet!
Center for Teaching and Learning
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Digital Accessibility
- Canvas Accessibility with UDOIT
- Part 2: Files and PDF Accessibility Checkers: Using Grackle, Adobe, and Microsoft Tools
- *NEW* Part 3: Designing Accessible Course Media
- *NEW* Part 4: Creating Accessible Instructional Materials with AI
- Digital Accessibility ‘Fix-It Clinic’
Generative AI Foundations
- Overview of Gen-AI Tools for Education
- Understanding Gen Z: The AI Generation
- Part 1: Introduction to GenAI and Prompt Writing
- Part 2: Student Study Skills with Generative AI
- Part 3: Student Writing Skills with Generative AI
Teaching With AI
- Part 2: Using NotebookLM AI for Critical Writing, Reading, Reflection, and Synthesis
- Classroom Communication on AI Tools
- Ethical Considerations for Teaching with Generative AI
- Zoom AI for Teaching
- *NEW* Supporting Flexible Learning with NotebookLM
- *NEW* Using NotebookLM AI for Teaching
- *NEW* Ready-to-Use AI Literacy Canvas Modules for Students
Canvas Foundations, Tools, and Analytics
- Canvas: Starting Fresh
- Canvas: Assignments and Gradebook
- Canvas: Quizzing
- Canvas Studio: Engaging Learners with interactive videos
- Exploring Canvas Course Analytics for Assignments, Quizzes, and Videos
- *NEW* Canvas: Collaboration with Groups and Peer Reviews
Student Engagement
- *NEW* Using Gemini Gems to Promote Self-Regulated Learning
- The Periodic Table of Emotions: Fostering Human-First Classrooms
- Part 1: Overview and Benefits of Globally Networked Learning
- Part 2: Collaborative Projects of Globally Networked Learning
- Part 3: GNL and Career Readiness: How to design assessments that boost students career skills
Teaching Essentials
- *NEW* Syllabus: Recent Changes, policies, and best practices
- Getting Started with Active Teaching and Learning
- Designing and Implementing Group Projects
- Active Learning with Poll Everywhere
Level Up Your Teaching Toolkit
Work Towards a Microcredential
- Essentials of Teaching and Learning
- Essentials of Learning Technologies
- *NEW* Digital Accessibility Champion
- Teaching with AI Champion
Register for Online Training Courses
- Starting with a Fresh Canvas
- Canvas Assignments & Gradebook
- Canvas Studio Training Resources
- Dealing with Difficult Situations in the Classroom
- Universal Design for Learning
- Introduction to Learning Objectives & Backward Design
- Using Feedback to Improve Teaching & Learning
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