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SUMMARY:UCSC Genome Browser: Two-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this hands-on workshop on the UCSC Genome Browser – an essential tool for students and researchers working in genomics and related fields.  This unique educational opportunity is available to students and researchers at no cost.  Participants must pre-register by sending an email to Kay.Robbins@utsa.edu with the following information: Name\, Affiliation\, Position\, Email\, and Phone Number.  Seating is limited. \n  \nView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/ucsc-genome-browser-two-day-workshop/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Computer Science
ORGANIZER;CN="Kay Robbins":MAILTO:Kay.Robbins@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170724T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170601T225455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T114537Z
UID:1835-1500886800-1500886800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:NHERI Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:View more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/nheri-summer-institute/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:College of Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Karina Vielma":MAILTO:Karina.Vielma@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170627T192149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T155402Z
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SUMMARY:Army Research Laboratory Information Session (Morning)
DESCRIPTION:Come out and meet Dr. Ray Bateman\, ARL South Cyber on-site Lead\, and Kristin Schweitzer who form the nucleus of ARL South Cyber on our campus. They will give a brief overview of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and how it fits within the Army’s hierarchy. They will discuss ARL’s Essential Research Areas\, the Campaigns that support them\, and the specific cyber security research focus for the office at UTSA. Cyber research areas include: \n• Cyber/Physical Systems\n• Cyber Analytics and Visualization\n• Machine Learning\n• Resource Constrained Detection\n• Human Dimensions \nThis partnership was facilitated by the UT System Office of Federal Relations and the UTSA Office of the Vice President for Research. \nIf you’d like to contact ARL\, send an email to ARL.South@utsa.edu. \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/army-research-laboratory-information-session-morning/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:UTSA Research
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170726T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170627T192800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T155429Z
UID:1878-1501081200-1501084800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Army Research Laboratory Information Session (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Come out and meet Dr. Ray Bateman\, ARL South Cyber on-site Lead\, and Kristin Schweitzer who form the nucleus of ARL South Cyber on our campus. They will give a brief overview of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and how it fits within the Army’s hierarchy. They will discuss ARL’s Essential Research Areas\, the Campaigns that support them\, and the specific cyber security research focus for the office at UTSA. Cyber research areas include: \n• Cyber/Physical Systems\n• Cyber Analytics and Visualization\n• Machine Learning\n• Resource Constrained Detection\n• Human Dimensions \nThis partnership was facilitated by the UT System Office of Federal Relations and the UTSA Office of the Vice President for Research. \nIf you’d like to contact ARL\, send an email to ARL.South@utsa.edu. \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/army-research-laboratory-information-session-afternoon/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:UTSA Research
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170809T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170713T204252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T193702Z
UID:1908-1502276400-1502280000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Prepare Your PowerPoints
DESCRIPTION:Preparing your lectures\, but your slides are blah? Not sure you’re using best design practices to engage and inform?  Bring a laptop and spend an hour learning some quick tips and tricks to increase interest and efficacy. Join us for this one hour workshop to get ready for fall!  Bring a laptop and a lecture you want to improve. \n  \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mary DixsonAssociate Vice Provost Mary Dixson currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Services and teaches courses for the Department of Communication at UTSA. Dixson earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas\, Austin. She has been leading faculty development initiatives for 8 years and has 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in communication and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/prepare-your-powerpoints/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Small Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12D\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170713T203120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170726T193838Z
UID:1905-1502362800-1502366400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Mapping the Journey: Design Your Syllabus for Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Envision your course as a 16-week journey through your content area. Is your syllabus a good road map for the trip? Do your students know what you expect on the journey? Do they know what to pack? How will they know when they get there? Join us for an interactive session on how to design your syllabus so that students can find your intended destination and enjoy the trip along the way.  Join us for this one hour session to get ready before the fall semester begins! \nRegister for this eventPresented By: UTSA Teaching and Learning Services \n  Shelley HowellTeaching and Learning ConsultantShelley Howell is a Teaching and Learning Consultant at UTSA specializing in adult education. Shelley has over 25 years of experience working with faculty from a variety of academic disciplines and settings. Her experience includes developing faculty orientation\, redesigning courses\, exploring diversity and inclusion\, creating engaging classrooms\, and implementing academic policy. Her teaching experience includes everything from welcoming traditional freshman in college success courses to mentoring doctoral students through the dissertation process. She is also proud to be First Gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/designyoursyllabus/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Small Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12D\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170818T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170808T182643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T192714Z
UID:1977-1503054000-1503059400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Content Organization and Communication Plan. Use the Right Tools.
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show you how to organize content in the course menu by adding different content containers and create a communication plan with the different communication tools in Blackboard Learn. \n\nLearn how to Navigate a Blackboard Learn course\nAdd Content Organizers.\nUpload different types of content.\nCreate announcements.\nIdentify differences between email and course messages tool.\nFormat Word documents to be accessible.\n\n  \nPresented By:Melissa PadaleckiInstructional DesignerMelissa Padalecki is an instructional designer in the Office of Online Learning providing support and training for faculty working with Blackboard and related technologies.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/content-organization-and-communication-plan-use-the-right-tools/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayra Collins":MAILTO:mayra.collins@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170809T202213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T202213Z
UID:1993-1503414000-1503417600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Don’t Start Over from Scratch!  Copy Blackboard Course Content
DESCRIPTION:Instructors put a lot of effort and time into building their Backboard courses.  Fortunately\, Blackboard provides instructors with some useful features to be able to copy course materials from one course to another\, copy the entire course\, or copy individual files.  Copying does not mean starting over from scratch; it is a simple process that requires a few clicks! \n\nLearn the different options Blackboard provides to copy content.\nLearn when to use each option to copy content.\nView behavior of copied material.\nLearn how to use date management.\nReview beginning of semester checklist.\n\nCourse Number:  \nCT0084 \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Melissa PadaleckiInstructional DesignerMelissa Padalecki is an instructional designer in The Office of Online Learning providing support and training for faculty working with Blackboard and related technologies.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/dont-start-over-from-scratch-copy-blackboard-course-content/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayra Collins":MAILTO:mayra.collins@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170824T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170825T003000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170809T202716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T202716Z
UID:1996-1503574200-1503621000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Gradebook Setup!
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show attendees how to navigate the grade center and set up a grade book. \n\nAccess and navigate the grade center.\nCreate and manage columns.\nIdentify the purpose for each type of calculated column.\nCalculate the final grade.\nFormat the ASAP transfer\n\nCourse Number: \nCT0997 \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mayra Collins Instructional DesignerDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/gradebook-setup/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayra Collins":MAILTO:mayra.collins@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170829T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170825T163609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T163609Z
UID:2057-1504000800-1504008000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:iClicker Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Faculty will get a hands on workshop on how to create a new iClicker Cloud account as the instructor. They will get an overview of the new student response system that is deployed in all general academic classrooms starting in the Fall 2017 semester. The workshop will be led by staff from the Learning Technologies department trained by UTSA’s the iClicker expert representative. The co-taught workshop will cover basic set-up & utilization with some advanced engaging strategies.  Laptops will be provided to all participants to follow along and create iClicker Cloud account as the instructor.  Participants are welcomed to bring their own laptop if desired. \nObjectives include: \n\niClicker updates – What’s changed and what’s new?\niClicker Blackboard Integration\niClicker options in class for students – allows remotes\, mobile device apps or both\nBeyond multiple choice – other options for engaging students\niClicker Quizzing and Attendance\n\n\nTo register or view available upcoming training courses: \n\nVisit the UTSA Human Resources Training & Development website by clicking the event registration button below\nClick Search/Enroll/Withdraw from the top navigation bar\nSearch for iClicker Workshop in the search box (course number CT0994)\n\nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/iclicker-workshop/
LOCATION:Learning Studio\, BB 3.04.16\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Learning Technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Granado":MAILTO:Robert.Granado@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170829T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170829T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170825T164039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T164039Z
UID:2066-1504017000-1504024200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:iClicker Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Faculty will get a hands on workshop on how to create a new iClicker Cloud account as the instructor. They will get an overview of the new student response system that is deployed in all general academic classrooms starting in the Fall 2017 semester. The workshop will be led by staff from the Learning Technologies department trained by UTSA’s the iClicker expert representative. The co-taught workshop will cover basic set-up & utilization with some advanced engaging strategies.  Laptops will be provided to all participants to follow along and create iClicker Cloud account as the instructor.  Participants are welcomed to bring their own laptop if desired.\nObjectives include: \n\niClicker updates – What’s changed and what’s new?\niClicker Blackboard Integration\niClicker options in class for students – allows remotes\, mobile device apps or both\nBeyond multiple choice – other options for engaging students\niClicker Quizzing and Attendance\n\n  \nTo register or view available upcoming training courses: \n\nVisit the UTSA Human Resources Training & Development website by clicking the event registration button below\nClick Search/Enroll/Withdraw from the top navigation bar\nSearch for iClicker Workshop in the search box (course number CT0994)\n\n  \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/iclicker-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Learning Studio\, BB 3.04.16\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Learning Technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Granado":MAILTO:Robert.Granado@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170825T164318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T164519Z
UID:2068-1504087200-1504094400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:iClicker Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Faculty will get a hands on workshop on how to create a new iClicker Cloud account as the instructor. They will get an overview of the new student response system that is deployed in all general academic classrooms starting in the Fall 2017 semester. The workshop will be led by staff from the Learning Technologies department trained by UTSA’s the iClicker expert representative. The co-taught workshop will cover basic set-up & utilization with some advanced engaging strategies.  Laptops will be provided to all participants to follow along and create iClicker Cloud account as the instructor.  Participants are welcomed to bring their own laptop if desired. \nObjectives include: \n\niClicker updates – What’s changed and what’s new?\niClicker Blackboard Integration\niClicker options in class for students – allows remotes\, mobile device apps or both\nBeyond multiple choice – other options for engaging students\niClicker Quizzing and Attendance\n\nTo register or view available upcoming training courses: \n\nVisit the UTSA Human Resources Training & Development website by clicking the event registration button below\nClick Search/Enroll/Withdraw from the top navigation bar\nSearch for iClicker Workshop in the search box (course number CT0994)\n\n  \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/iclicker-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Learning Studio\, BB 3.04.16\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Learning Technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Granado":MAILTO:Robert.Granado@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170830T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170830T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170825T164458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T164822Z
UID:2070-1504103400-1504110600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:iClicker Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Faculty will get a hands on workshop on how to create a new iClicker Cloud account as the instructor. They will get an overview of the new student response system that is deployed in all general academic classrooms starting in the Fall 2017 semester. The workshop will be led by staff from the Learning Technologies department trained by UTSA’s the iClicker expert representative. The co-taught workshop will cover basic set-up & utilization with some advanced engaging strategies.  Laptops will be provided to all participants to follow along and create iClicker Cloud account as the instructor.  Participants are welcomed to bring their own laptop if desired. \nObjectives include: \n\niClicker updates – What’s changed and what’s new?\niClicker Blackboard Integration\niClicker options in class for students – allows remotes\, mobile device apps or both\nBeyond multiple choice – other options for engaging students\niClicker Quizzing and Attendance\n\nTo register or view available upcoming training courses: \n\nVisit the UTSA Human Resources Training & Development website by clicking the event registration button below\nClick Search/Enroll/Withdraw from the top navigation bar\nSearch for iClicker Workshop in the search box (course number CT0994)\n\n  \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/iclicker-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Learning Studio\, BB 3.04.16\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Learning Technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Granado":MAILTO:Robert.Granado@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170825T164754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T164754Z
UID:2072-1504173600-1504180800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:iClicker Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Faculty will get a hands on workshop on how to create a new iClicker Cloud account as the instructor. They will get an overview of the new student response system that is deployed in all general academic classrooms starting in the Fall 2017 semester. The workshop will be led by staff from the Learning Technologies department trained by UTSA’s the iClicker expert representative. The co-taught workshop will cover basic set-up & utilization with some advanced engaging strategies.  Laptops will be provided to all participants to follow along and create iClicker Cloud account as the instructor.  Participants are welcomed to bring their own laptop if desired. \nObjectives include: \n\niClicker updates – What’s changed and what’s new?\niClicker Blackboard Integration\niClicker options in class for students – allows remotes\, mobile device apps or both\nBeyond multiple choice – other options for engaging students\niClicker Quizzing and Attendance\n\nTo register or view available upcoming training courses: \n\nVisit the UTSA Human Resources Training & Development website by clicking the event registration button below\nClick Search/Enroll/Withdraw from the top navigation bar\nSearch for iClicker Workshop in the search box (course number CT0994)\n\n  \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/iclicker-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Learning Studio\, BB 3.04.16\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Learning Technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Granado":MAILTO:Robert.Granado@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170825T165021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T165021Z
UID:2077-1504189800-1504197000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:iClicker Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Faculty will get a hands on workshop on how to create a new iClicker Cloud account as the instructor. They will get an overview of the new student response system that is deployed in all general academic classrooms starting in the Fall 2017 semester. The workshop will be led by staff from the Learning Technologies department trained by UTSA’s the iClicker expert representative. The co-taught workshop will cover basic set-up & utilization with some advanced engaging strategies.  Laptops will be provided to all participants to follow along and create iClicker Cloud account as the instructor.  Participants are welcomed to bring their own laptop if desired. \nObjectives include: \n\niClicker updates – What’s changed and what’s new?\niClicker Blackboard Integration\niClicker options in class for students – allows remotes\, mobile device apps or both\nBeyond multiple choice – other options for engaging students\niClicker Quizzing and Attendance\n\nTo register or view available upcoming training courses: \n\nVisit the UTSA Human Resources Training & Development website by clicking the event registration button below\nClick Search/Enroll/Withdraw from the top navigation bar\nSearch for iClicker Workshop in the search box (course number CT0994)\n\n  \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/iclicker-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Learning Studio\, BB 3.04.16\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Learning Technologies
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Granado":MAILTO:Robert.Granado@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170809T203017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T203017Z
UID:1998-1504191600-1504195200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assess Student Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show attendees how to create assignments and tests. \n\nCreate an Assignment and Safe Assignment.\nIdentify a plagiarized student submission.\nGrade an assignment.\nFormat a test in a Word document for importing into Respondus.\nImport test into Respondus and Publish to a Blackboard course.\nDeploy a test in Blackboard.\n\nCourse Number: \nCT0996 \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mayra Collins Instructional DesignerDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/assess-student-knowledge/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayra Collins":MAILTO:mayra.collins@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170810T180305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T193449Z
UID:2003-1504710000-1504713600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Rubrics and Feedback for Assignments
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will explore the Assignment tool in Blackboard and how to provide written feedback to students\, including the inline grading tools.  Rubrics for various types of assignments will also be analyzed and discussed. \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nAnalyze different types of rubrics for different course activities.\nLearn to develop a rubric and integrate it with an assignment.\nLearn to use inline grading tools for providing feedback to students.\n\nCourse Number: \nCT 210 \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mayra Collins Instructional DesignerDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/rubrics-and-feedback-for-assignments/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayra Collins":MAILTO:mayra.collins@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170907T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170907T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170601T233924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T234001Z
UID:1847-1504801800-1504801800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty Senate
DESCRIPTION:The Faculty Senate is an elected legislative and deliberative body whose primary purpose is to represent the UTSA faculty. The Faculty Senate reviews and formulates policy and enacts legislation on all matters pertaining to the professional concerns\, duties\, standards\, ethics\, responsibilities\, prerequisites\, and work conditions of the UTSA faculty\, as well as matters relating to academic freedom and equity for the faculty. The Faculty Senate acts to amend or approve changes to the Handbook of Operating Procedures.  Meetings are held monthly – location varies.  Click on the information box below to see the full list of meeting dates and locations. \n  \nView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/faculty-senate/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Faculty Senate
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Soulek":MAILTO:sarah.soulek@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170909T000000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170810T180603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T180603Z
UID:2005-1504868400-1504915200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Course Management Strategies
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will share with you tips and strategies to manage your course and student performance using different tools and settings in Blackboard Learn. \n\nLearn to use the retention center and performance dashboard.\nLearn different ways to manage class attendance.\nCreate Smart Views.\nLearn why and how to use metadata.\nIdentify potential issues that frequently arise in classes with tests.\n\nCourse Number: \nCT0201 \n  \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mayra Collins Instructional DesignerDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/course-management-strategies/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayra Collins":MAILTO:mayra.collins@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170726T200944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T204031Z
UID:1923-1504882800-1504886400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Creating a Quality Core Course Proposal
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to create a strong proposal for inclusion in UTSA’s Core Curriculum? Let us help you! Proposals submitted Sept 1-Oct 1\, 2017 are for the 2019 academic year. Please bring a draft of your proposal\, course syllabus\, and assessment plan. \nRegister for this eventPresented By: Teaching and Learning Services and University College \n  Nancy MartinProfessor and Associate Vice ProvostNancy Martin provides administrative oversight and support for the implementation and assessment of the university’s Core Curriculum and Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). From 2000 to 2009\, Dr. Martin served as associate dean in the COEHD. In 2009\, she assumed university level responsibilities as associate vice provost for the QEP & Core Curriculum. She is a professor of educational psychology.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/creating-a-quality-core-course-proposal/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12C\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170911T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170426T191129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T155336Z
UID:1700-1505129400-1505134800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute: Research (All Cohort) Foundations of Grant Seeking at UTSA
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this session is to assist early career faculty and/or grant writing novices in developing a plan for pursuing funded research. \nTopics include: \n·  Establishing long-term research and grant writing goals and collaborations \n·  Seeking & identifying relevant funding opportunities \n·  Critically reading funding solicitations \n·  Communicating with program officers \n·  Accessing UTSA resources and tools for research and grants support \nTo register
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/nfiresearch1/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:UTSA Research
ORGANIZER;CN="UTSA Research":MAILTO:research@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170911T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170911T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170804T142804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T213843Z
UID:1934-1505143800-1505151000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Using Digital Measures: General Overview and Refresher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hands-on session to help you document your academic career using Digital Measures.  This training will focus on navigating in Digital Measures and the most effective ways to input details regarding your achievements and accomplishments. You will also learn how to build reports\, such as faculty vitae and annual reports. The information in Digital Measures is secure and preserved for future use in applying for tenure and promotion. \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Tia PalsoleUTSA Digital Measures AdministratorTia is a Project Coordinator with the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness. She earned her M.F.A. from The University of Texas at El Paso. Tia serves as the UTSA DM administrator\, trains people new to the system\, liaises with the DM corporate team\, and provides faculty support for DM throughout the year. She is knowledgeable about using DM for preserving and reporting career data\, including faculty vitae and annual reports.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/using-digital-measures-general-overview-and-refresher/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Digital Studio\, JPL 4.04.12D\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Tia Palsole":MAILTO:tia.palsole@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170913T000000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170810T181004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T181004Z
UID:2007-1505214000-1505260800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Engage Students with Online Class Discussions
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show how to effectively use and manage the discussion board. \n\nCreate forums and threads.\nCreate and add a rubric to a forum.\nGrade Discussion using a rubric.\nManage the Discussion Board.\n\nCourse Number: \nCT0200 \n  \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mayra Collins Instructional DesignerDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/engage-students-with-online-class-discussions/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayra Collins":MAILTO:mayra.collins@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170912T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170912T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170531T132407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T201528Z
UID:1809-1505233800-1505237400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Making Bigger Better: Engaging Learners in Large Classes
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re teaching to a room of 100 or 300\, effective learning in large classes requires strategy and preparation. This one-hour hands-on workshop will discuss ideas for attendance\, engagement\, exams\, and using technology to pull it all together. Join us in the JPL Assembly Room; 4th Floor Faculty Center \nRegister for this eventView more information Presented By: UTSA Teaching and Learning Services \n  Mary DixsonAssociate Vice ProvostMary Dixson currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Services and teaches courses for the Department of Communication at UTSA. Dixson earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas\, Austin. She has been leading faculty development initiatives for 8 years and has 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in communication and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/making-bigger-better-engaging-learners-in-large-classes/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170531T133118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T173119Z
UID:1811-1505318400-1505322000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Making Bigger Better: Engaging Learners in Large Classes (Downtown)
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re teaching to a room of 100 or 300\, effective learning in large classes requires strategy and preparation. This one-hour hands-on workshop will discuss ideas for attendance\, engagement\, exams\, and using technology to pull it all together. \nRegister for this eventView more information Presented By: UTSA Teaching and Learning Services \n  Mary DixsonAssociate Vice ProvostMary Dixson currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Services and teaches courses for the Department of Communication at UTSA. Dixson earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas\, Austin. She has been leading faculty development initiatives for 8 years and has 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in communication and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/making-bigger-better-engaging-learners-in-large-classes-downtown/
LOCATION:Executive Conference Room\, FS 4.450A\, Downtown
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170804T173815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T213658Z
UID:1940-1505471400-1505478600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Using Digital Measures: General Overview and Refresher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hands-on session to help you document your academic career using Digital Measures.  This training will focus on navigating in Digital Measures and the most effective ways to input details regarding your achievements and accomplishments. You will also learn how to build reports\, such as faculty vitae and annual reports. The information in Digital Measures is secure and preserved for future use in applying for tenure and promotion. \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Tia PalsoleUTSA Digital Measures AdministratorTia is a Project Coordinator with the Office of the Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness. She earned her M.F.A. from The University of Texas at El Paso. Tia serves as the UTSA DM administrator\, trains people new to the system\, liaises with the DM corporate team\, and provides faculty support for DM throughout the year. She is knowledgeable about using DM for preserving and reporting career data\, including faculty vitae and annual reports.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/using-digital-measures-general-overview-and-refresher-2/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Small Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12D\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Tia Palsole":MAILTO:tia.palsole@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170810T194346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T193330Z
UID:2033-1505473200-1505476800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:So Many Collaboration Tools: What is the Difference
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, faculty will learn the difference between the collaboration tools to collaborate more effectively with their students.  Examples of how to use each tool will be presented. \nThe objectives of this session are: \n\nUtilize the discussion board by setting up a forum and creating and responding to a thread.\nSetup a wiki and start a wiki page that can be edited by the demo student.\nSetup a blog and blog entry page that the demo student can respond to.\n\nCourse Number: \nCT 211 \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mayra Collins Instructional DesignerDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/enhancing-collaboration-with-students-using-blackboard-learn-mail-discussions-blogs-wikis-and-journals-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayra Collins":MAILTO:mayra.collins@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170531T133547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T201643Z
UID:1814-1505480400-1505484000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Making Bigger Better: Engaging Learners in Large Classes (Friday Brown Bag)
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re teaching to a room of 100 or 300\, effective learning in large classes requires strategy and preparation. This one-hour hands-on workshop will discuss ideas for attendance\, engagement\, exams\, and using technology to pull it all together.  Join us in the JPL Assembly Room; 4th Floor Faculty Center. Bring your lunch and join us for this great learning opportunity! \nRegister for this eventView more information Presented By:  UTSA Teaching and Learning Services \n  Mary DixsonAssociate Vice ProvostMary Dixson currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Services and teaches courses for the Department of Communication at UTSA. Dixson earned a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas\, Austin. She has been leading faculty development initiatives for 8 years and has 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in communication and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/making-bigger-better-engaging-learners-in-large-classes-friday-brown-bag/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170424T144748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170830T173218Z
UID:1690-1505736000-1505743200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute: Teaching (All Cohort) Roadrunner Roundup: Achieving Teaching Excellence at UTSA
DESCRIPTION:UTSA is has a richly varied student population which provides both pedagogical opportunities and complexities.  This introductory session will provide an introduction to teaching resources at UTSA and explore the ways in which UTSA promotes teaching excellence. We will present data and descriptions of the students you will meet in your classes\, examine ideas to create engaged and inclusive classrooms\, and explore strategies that improve student learning. \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-faculty-institute-teaching-all-cohort-roadrunner-roundup-achieving-teaching-excellence-at-utsa/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T011411
CREATED:20170810T182024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T193019Z
UID:2011-1505818800-1505822400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Building Learning Communities through Groups
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will share tips and strategies to work with groups using Blackboard Learn. \n\nBenefits and Limitations of using Group tool.\nUnderstand how to use the group tool.\nDiscuss strategies to enhance group learning and collaboration.\nKnow how to use rubrics to assess groups.\n\nCourse Number: \nCT 208 \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mayra Collins Instructional DesignerDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/building-learning-communities-through-groups/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Mayra Collins":MAILTO:mayra.collins@utsa.edu
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