January 27

In This Issue

Potential Higher Education Legal Implications of the New Presidential Administration
International Women’s Day
49er Mobile ID
Center for Teaching and Learning
Early Alert Deadline/CONNECT Training Modules and Best Practice Sessions
Faculty Council News
Dissertation Defense
Latest AA News

Potential Higher Education Legal Implications of the New Presidential Administration

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.

International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Office of International Programs invites you to nominate a deserving member of our UNC Charlotte community. We are seeking to recognize women who have made a positive impact on the world through their research, teaching, service, or personal endeavors. We encourage you to nominate a colleague, student, faculty member, or staff member who identifies as a woman and has made a significant contribution to global efforts. This is an opportunity to celebrate the unique accomplishments of women from all backgrounds and to inspire future generations of global leaders. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. Nominations close on February 21.

49er Mobile ID

Please be aware that 49er Mobile ID is the preferred credential for incoming and continuing students. Students are no longer issued a physical identification card when they enroll at the University. If you have questions about the validity of a student credential, please contact the 49er Card Office at 49erCard@charlotte.edu or 7-7337.

Center for Teaching and Learning

What’s New in the CTL?

Get ready! The Call for Proposals for the 2025 AI Institute will open on Monday, February 3! 🤖 

Coming Soon:

  • Introducing the 2025 AI Faculty Fellows! 
  • The 2025 AI Institute Registration (March)
  • SoTL Scholars Series (March)
  • The Faculty Professional Development and Teaching Showcase (April 2nd)
  • 2 new cohorts for the AI Professional Certificate (Feb and June)

Check it out:

Center for Teaching and Learning SPRING Workshops

🔗 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

Part 3: Student Writing Skills with Gen-AI 

Ethical Considerations for Teaching with Gen-AI

Zoom AI for Teaching

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

Early Alert Deadline/CONNECT Training Modules and Best Practice Sessions

Early Alerts are due for all 1000/2000 level courses by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 7.  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.

Faculty Council News

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

Dissertation Defense

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.

Latest AA News

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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