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Pedagogy of Play Summer Camp

Jun 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – Jun 18, 2025, 3:30 PM
Active Learning, Assignment Design, Motivation, Student Engagement

Playful learning in higher education can deepen engagement, foster creativity, and support well-being—all without sacrificing academic rigor. When students interact with curricula through play, they become more motivated, curious, and willing to take intellectual risks. During this three-day "summer camp" participants will apply play-based approaches to their teaching, and design a playful assessment for their course(s).

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Supporting First-Gen Students: Strategies for Teaching

Sep 5, 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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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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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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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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Supporting First-Gen Students: First-Gen Faculty

Oct 3, 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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UK Teaching Excellence Symposium

Oct 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Hosted by CELT, the second UK Teaching Excellence Symposium is a space for sharing examples of exceptional teaching, exploring pedagogical approaches, and fostering community among UK educators. All instructors—faculty of any title and rank, graduate TAs, and part-time instructors—are invited to submit a proposal, and all in the UK community are welcome to attend.

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