For up-to-the-minute news from Academic Affairs (faculty awards, research, recognition, initiatives), visit the Academic Affairs Weekly Digest webpage.
November 2
Multi-Project Planning Workshop
Learn how to prioritize tasks and build a sustainable schedule. Hosted by the Charlotte Urban Institute, this session for community-engaged faculty covers plan drafting and scheduling the writing tasks and deadlines that will help reach long-term goals. Join us in Sycamore 306, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Register.
Center for Teaching and Learning
AI Summit 2027: Let’s Talk About the Hard Truths of AI
From academic integrity to changing expectations for teaching and learning, AI continues to raise important questions across higher education. The 5th Annual AI Summit for Smarter Learning on May 12, 2027, will bring the UNC Charlotte community together to explore these challenges, exchange ideas, and consider practical ways forward. Explore the 2027 AI Summit
Make Progress Toward a Digital Accessibility Champion Microcredential
Build your accessibility skills and earn recognition for your efforts! Complete four digital accessibility workshops and submit a UDOIT course scan to earn the Digital Accessibility Champion microcredential. Multiple workshop dates are available throughout November to help you get started. Explore the Digital Accessibility Champion Microcredential
Upcoming Digital Accessibility Workshops
- Creating Accessible Instructional Material with AI- November 5 at 11:30 AM
- Canvas Accessibility with UDOIT- November 9 at 1:00 PM
- Designing Accessible Course Media- November 9 at 2:30 PM
- Files and PDF Accessibility Checkers- November 12 at 10:00 AM
- Digital Accessibility ‘Fix-It Clinic’- November 16 at 11:30 AM
Planning Ahead for Spring? Let’s Talk About Your Course!
Whether you’re building a new course, refreshing existing materials, incorporating more active learning, or improving accessibility, CTL instructional designers are here to help! Schedule a personalized consultation to brainstorm ideas, explore teaching strategies, and make meaningful changes to your course for the upcoming semester. Request an Instructional Design Consultation
More Ways to Learn with the CTL
Learn on Your Schedule
Explore CTL’s self-paced online training in Canvas, Universal Design for Learning, classroom management, and more. Learn new strategies and tools at your own pace. Browse Self-Paced Online Training Courses
Build Your Skills. Earn Recognition.
Recognize your professional development achievements through CTL’s teaching certificates and microcredentials:
Already participating in CTL professional development? Request your CTL Professional Development Transcript to review your completed activities.
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