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As the semester winds down on campus, the Faculty Hub is gearing up with programs, events, and opportunities for community building to help you through the final stretch before winter break. A list of all events is below. Keep reading for more details; we hope you find something helpful.
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Writing (and Gathering) Opportunities
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Join us at the Cellar on Wednesday, December 4, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for a Gathering of Writers and Writing Groups. Curious about writing groups, or already a member? This gathering is your space to connect, share current projects, and discover new collaborations! Meet fellow writers, exchange ideas, and spark mutual support as we look forward to the new year. Sign up here.
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Also, just a reminder that we have one more writing (and grading) retreat this year (actually an extravaganza!) on Thursday, December 12. Sign up here.
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Deadline Extended - IP3 Program
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The Faculty Hub invites applications for the spring cohort of participants in the Inclusive Pedagogy Partnership Program (IP3). The IP3 program pairs students and faculty (or instructional staff) together for a semester-long partnership focused on the implementation of principles of inclusive pedagogy.
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Monday, Dec. 9, from 2 to 3 p.m.
Power of Play in the Classroom
This session will explore ways to incorporate play into your teaching to boost student engagement and foster classroom community. Join us to connect with colleagues, share insights, and gain some inspiration to energize your classroom through the power of play. Sign up here.
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Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 9 to 10 a.m.
Reflections & Resolutions: Preparing for Winter Break
As the semester wraps up, join us for a virtual reflective session to reflect on this semester’s achievements, challenges, and growth. Together, we’ll set intentional goals for the winter break, balancing professional tasks with much-needed rest and rejuvenation. Take this opportunity to recharge, reflect, and plan for a successful start to the new year. Sign up here.
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Are you an adjunct professor in A&S, RSB, Jepson, Law, or SPCS? Would you like an opportunity to ask questions, build community, and make connections with faculty in similar instructional roles from across campus? Join us for a conversation to share teaching practices, get feedback from colleagues, and discover new teaching approaches for your current and future courses. Our last conversation of the year takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 12 to 12:45 p.m. on Zoom.
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Exploring Generative AI: A Faculty Showcase and Discussion
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The Faculty Hub is hosting a special Faculty Showcase and Discussion on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 12 to 1:15 p.m. highlighting Gen AI experiments taking place across campus. This event offers faculty and instructional staff an opportunity to present, learn, and engage with one another’s experiences using Gen AI in teaching and learning. If you’re interested in sharing, please consider preparing a brief 5-10 minute presentation or a one-page summary that highlights how you’ve integrated (or intentionally not integrated) Gen AI into your courses. Learn more and register here.
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Fika is a Swedish tradition of taking a bit of time out of your day for coffee and a treat. In this hectic season, we invite you to experience this tradition with some UR colleagues who have become experts on Fika from recent travels to Sweden. Stop by on Tuesday, Dec. 10, between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. for a quick coffee, a treat, and a chat.
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Join the Faculty Hub for Rethinking Assessments: Fresh Approaches for Today’s Classroom on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - a morning devoted to reevaluating and reenvisioning the assessment strategy for one or more of your courses. Learn more and sign up here. This session will be divided into three parts:
- Adapting Your Assessment Strategy for the Age of Generative AI (10 to 11 a.m.)
- Introduction to Alternative Assessment: Ungrading, Contract Grading, Specifications Grading (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Lunchtime discussion with colleagues who have used alternative assessment methods (12 to 1 p.m.)
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Workday for Faculty Members
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By now, you've likely heard a lot of buzz about the upcoming transition to Workday, but what will this transition really mean to faculty members? Join Julie Farmer, Workday Program Lead and Director of Change Management, and Dustin Engels, Director of UR Better, on Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., for a short overview and Q&A session to discuss the Workday features most relevant to you.
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Documenting the Rigor and Impact of Non-Traditional Scholarly Work with Derek Miller and Maia Linask
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UR teacher-scholars are invited to join a conversation on strategies for documenting the rigor and excellence of their community-engaged and/or public scholarship. The authors will share some strategies laid out in a recent CCE publication but hope to learn from their colleagues. This conversation on Thursday, December 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. is open to scholars of all ranks and experience. Sign up here.
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We invite all faculty and staff who are past participants in the Inclusive Pedagogy Cohort to join the Faculty Hub for an IP Cohort Reunion Lunch on Thursday, December 12, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Faculty Hub. We’ll use this time to reconnect with past cohort members, share new practices, and meet colleagues from across campus who are also interested in inclusive pedagogy. Lunch will be provided.
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We are always looking for new and exciting projects and collaborations. Feel free to contact us.
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