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AI Now and Later: What Leaders Need to Know

Sep 9, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence

As generative AI technologies continue to develop in striking and volatile ways, leaders strive to stay current not only on AI's technical capabilities but also on the larger issues, challenges and opportunities that inform their approach to culture and strategy in their organizations. This session will address what leaders need to know about the current state and future directions of generative AI technologies as well as strategies for staying current and identifying strategic opportunities to leverage AI in productive and beneficent ways.

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Teaching Portfolios and Statements

Sep 9, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

A teaching portfolio allows you to document your instructional accomplishments and provides an additional source of evidence, complementing student evaluations and peer reviews. This workshop will address the various components of a teaching portfolio with emphasis on writing a teaching philosophy statement as a means of communicating effectively to others about your teaching.

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Supporting First-Gen Students: First-Gen Stories

Sep 12, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
First-Generation

This five-session program will explore the unique challenges, strengths, and experiences of first-generation college students with the goal of developing and refining actionable insights for all student learning and success. Each session will be facilitated by a different individual or group with expertise that is deeply connected to UK’s educational and student success mission.

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Digital Accessibility Open Lab (in-person)

Sep 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Accessibility

Do you need some help making your course documents and Canvas course accessible? This 2-hour open lab provides one-on-one support for instructors who are in the process of making their course materials accessible. Bring your laptops and questions!

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Proactive Design to Support Learner Variability

Sep 18, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Universal Design for Learning

Designing for the "average" learner leaves many behind. This workshop introduces educators to principles of proactive design, focusing on strategies that anticipate and address the full spectrum of learner needs from the outset. Move beyond reactive accommodations and discover how to build flexibility, accessibility, and engagement into your curriculum, materials, and activities. Leave with practical tools and a framework for creating more inclusive and effective learning experiences for all.

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Supporting First-Gen Students: Faculty’s Role in First-Gen Student Success

Sep 19, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
First-Generation

This five-session program will explore the unique challenges, strengths, and experiences of first-generation college students with the goal of developing and refining actionable insights for all student learning and success. Each session will be facilitated by a different individual or group with expertise that is deeply connected to UK’s educational and student success mission.

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Designing Assignments to Mitigate or Enhance Student Use of Generative AI

Sep 22, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence

Whether you want students to complete assignments without the help of generative AI or you want them to engage with it proficiently to build critical literacies, there are steps for assignment design and communication that can support student learning. Join us for this virtual session that consists of two parts. The first half will feature strategies that incentivize students doing their own work without the use of GAI. Part two will consider better practices for helping students use generative AI more intentionally when that is included in the learning goals.

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Cultivating Positive Rapport in the Classroom (ETL Badge Eligible)

Sep 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Graduate TA

Supportive learning environments center on positive rapport with students. This workshop explores strategies for cultivating positive rapport and encouraging peer-to-peer connections. Participants will come away with practical strategies and approaches to build meaningful connections that enhance student learning. NB: This workshop counts towards CELT's Essentials in Teaching and Learning Badge.

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Supporting First-Gen Students: Insights from Student Support Services

Sep 26, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
First-Generation

This five-session program will explore the unique challenges, strengths, and experiences of first-generation college students with the goal of developing and refining actionable insights for all student learning and success. Each session will be facilitated by a different individual or group with expertise that is deeply connected to UK’s educational and student success mission.

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Creating Engaging Lessons (ETL Badge Eligible)

Sep 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Graduate TA

Planning lessons that support our learning goals is a central component of teaching. But how do we create lessons that foster student learning, engagement, and deep learning? In this workshop, we will discuss what makes a lesson engaging and provide strategies for designing dynamic learning experiences. NB: This workshop counts towards CELT's Essentials in Teaching and Learning Badge.

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