Past Events

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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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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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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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Supporting First-Gen Students: Strategies for Teaching

Sep 5, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 PM

First-Generation

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Ignite Learning: Teaching with a Mentor Mindset

Sep 3, 2025, 12:00 – 12:45 PM

The Ignite Learning Series dives into the science of learning to provide instructors with evidence-driven ideas for enhancing learning within their courses. In this session, we explore the emerging research on teaching with a mentor mindset. The session taps into the research around wise-feedback, stress/anxiety, and neuroscience of 17-25 year-olds. Please note that this 30-minute info session is followed by an optional Q&A for folks who wish to explore further.

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Experienced TA Panel (ETL Badge Eligible)

Aug 29, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Graduate TA

Join us for a discussion with experienced teaching assistants on their classroom teaching experiences and receive advice on how to make the most out of your TAship. Topics include classroom management strategies, student engagement and rapport, building community, grading, working with your TA supervisor, and navigating your role as teacher and student. NB: This workshop counts towards CELT's Essentials in Teaching and Learning (ETL) Badge.

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Digital Accessibility Open Lab (Online)

Aug 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Accessibility

Do you need some help making your course documents and Canvas course accessible? This 2-hour online open lab provides one-on-one support for instructors who are in the process of making their course materials accessible. Participants are free to pop in and out of these open hours. For best results come with your questions and your laptop within reach.

Communicating with Students about Generative AI

Aug 25, 2025, 3:00 – 3:30 PM

Artificial Intelligence

Supporting student learning in the age of generative AI involves establishing clear expectations and parameters around when and if GAI can be used. This short information session will share resources and strategies for communication with students about what constitutes appropriate use of GAI within the context of each course. Whether you want students to use GAI in your classes or avoid it for most assignments, this session will provide anchor points for informed conversations between students and instructors.

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Start-to-Finish Assignment Design Essentials

Aug 22, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Assignment Design

This information session will focus on the essentials of assignment design using the TRUST framework. Faculty will be provided with an overview of how the framework can be used to design new assignments or enhance existing ones. There will be time for Q&A and resources will be provided!

New Faculty Orientation

Aug 15, 2025, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Every year, the Office of Faculty Advancement with support from CELT and other units hosts the New Faculty Orientation. Presentations focus on support for faculty career success and information on how to succeed at UK.