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September 28
Legal Affairs Training: Navigating University Travel
Join the presenters for a review of information and resources for employee travel on University business and arranging student travel on domestic field trips. We will review the basics of University Policy 602.7, Travel Authorization & Reimbursement, and how to submit travel authorization and expense reimbursement requests through Concur, as well as additional travel protocols related to international travel. We’ll also discuss the proper steps to follow for risk management and compliance when engaging in field trips (domestic course-related travel) with students. Presenters: Amy Hisler, Controller, and Amy Kelso, Senior Associate General Counsel
- Wednesday, September 30, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, via Zoom* (Register)
Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the presentation.
Campus Resources for Community Engagement
Connect with partners across campus – including Special Collections & University Archives, the Career Center, Charlotte Global, Leadership & Community Engagement, Levine Scholars, Charlotte Urban Institute, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Office of Undergraduate Research, Mebane Early Literacy Center, and LEADS – to support your teaching and research. Join this CORE Series session from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, October 1, in Sycamore 306 for a lightning round featuring quick overviews from all 10 units, followed by one-on-one networking and light refreshments. More information.
Data Trust Workshop
Join Charlotte Urban Institute researchers from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7 via Zoom for an insider look at the Charlotte Regional Data Trust. Learn how to access available data, streamline request processes, and put ethical data use into practice. Register to attend.
Center for Teaching and Learning
What’s New in the CTL?
Select Fall Workshops are STILL AVAILABLE!
- Digital Accessibility
- Teaching With AI
- Canvas: Collaboration with Groups and Peer Reviews
- Designing and Implementing Group Projects
- Collaborative Projects of Globally Networked Learning
- GNL and Career Readiness: How to design assessments that boost students’ career skills
There’s still time; submit your SOTL grant proposal today!
The 2026 call for proposals seeks proposals that are in alignment with the Strategic Plan and that explore the impacts of the use of AI in teaching and learning. Proposals are due October 1.
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 Self-Paced 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
- Using Feedback to Improve Teaching & Learning
Apply for a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant
See Your Learning Journey
- Access your CTL Professional Development Transcript!
Coming Soon: Using Feedback to Improve Teaching & Learning
Join us October 19-21 for an asynchronous facilitated workshop that provides an overview of tools and strategies for giving and receiving feedback – both traditional and technology-based – that can be easily incorporated into any course. Register now!
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