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SUMMARY:Blackboard Introduction/Overview
DESCRIPTION:Access the Blackboard courses you have been assigned in Banner. Understand how different browsers work with Blackboard. Navigate my Learn and your Blackboard course. Add different types of content. Use the Grade Center and create a manual column. \nSearch for class code CT0213 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-introductionoverview-3/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135801Z
UID:3007-1535454000-1535457600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assess Student Knowledge (in Blackboard)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show attendees how to create assignments and tests. \nObjectives: Create an Assignment and Safe Assignment\, Identify a plagiarized student submission\, Grade an assignment\, Format a test in a Word document for importing into Respondus\, Import test into Respondus and Publish to a Blackboard course\, and Deploy a test in Blackboard. \nSearch for class code CT0996 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/assess-student-knowledge-in-blackboard-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180830T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180806T133021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T135828Z
UID:2996-1535626800-1535630400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Essentials
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. \nObjectives: \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\nSearch for class code CT0859 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-essentials-4/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T175851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191522Z
UID:3067-1536159600-1536163200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Strategies for Assessment
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn how to assess students using assignments and tests in Blackboard. SafeAssign and other test options will be discussed. \nObjectives: \n\nCreate an Assignment and Safe Assignment\nIdentify a plagiarized student submission\nGrade an assignment\nExplore test options\nView submission details in the Grade Center\n\nSearch for class code CT0216 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/strategies-for-assessment/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180712T184424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T180205Z
UID:2865-1536238800-1536242400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:The Lecture is Dead! Long Live the Lecture! (Main Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that 50 percent of faculty still use lecture as a primary means of instruction\, particularly in large classes. Effective lecturing can make classes interesting\, engaging\, and active. This workshop presents techniques for gaining and keeping interest\, organizing information for learning\, and actively engaging students with the material. Participants will leave with resources that can be used to develop their skills as lectures and public speakers. There are three sessions to choose from: Main campus (bring your lunch)\, Downtown campus and online using Skype for Business. \nRegister to attend on Main campusVisit the TLS web sitePresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Mary DixsonAssociate Vice Provost\, Teaching and Learning ServicesMary 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/the-lecture-is-dead-long-live-the-lecture/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180712T190730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T175508Z
UID:2873-1536238800-1536242400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:The Lecture is Dead! Long Live the Lecture! (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that 50 percent of faculty still use lecture as a primary means of instruction\, particularly in large classes. Effective lecturing can make classes interesting\, engaging\, and active. This workshop presents techniques for gaining and keeping interest\, organizing information for learning\, and actively engaging students with the material. Participants will leave with resources that can be used to develop their skills as lectures and public speakers. Three sessions to choose from: Main campus\, Downtown campus or online using Skype for Business. Click the link below to join the online session. \nRegister to attend onlineVisit the TLS Web SiteCLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ONLINE SESSIONPresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Mary DixsonAssociate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning ServicesMary 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/the-lecture-is-dead-long-live-the-lecture-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T180231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191554Z
UID:3069-1536246000-1536249600@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. \nObjectives: \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\nSearch for class code CT0201 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/course-management-strategies-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T143000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180806T132914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T132914Z
UID:2987-1536325200-1536330600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New NTT Faculty Welcome Lunch
DESCRIPTION:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services invites all new full-time Non Tenure Track Faculty to join us for a Welcome Lunch on Friday\, September 7th from noon to 1:30pm in the Faculty Center Assembly Room. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your fellow new faculty members and hear a welcome message from UTSA Provost Dr. Kimberly Espy. Staff from the Office of Academic and Faculty Support will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about teaching at UTSA. \n  \n  \nRegister for this eventPresented By:  UTSA Teaching and Learning Services \n 
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-ntt-faculty-welcome-lunch/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, 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:20180907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180712T190200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T190929Z
UID:2869-1536336000-1536339600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:The Lecture is Dead! Long Live the Lecture! (Downtown Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Research shows that 50 percent of faculty still use lecture as a primary means of instruction\, particularly in large classes. Effective lecturing can make classes interesting\, engaging\, and active. This workshop presents techniques for gaining and keeping interest\, organizing information for learning\, and actively engaging students with the material. Participants will leave with resources that can be used to develop their skills as lectures and public speakers. There are three sessions to choose from: Main campus\, Downtown campus and online using Skype for Business. \nRegister to attend downtownVisit the TLS web sitePresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Mary DixsonAssociate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning ServicesMary 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/the-lecture-is-dead-long-live-the-lecture-downtown-campus-2/
LOCATION:Conference Room\, Frio Street Building 4th Floor\, Downtown
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T174115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191628Z
UID:3062-1536577200-1536580800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard Essentials
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. \nObjectives: \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\nSearch for class code CT0859 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-essentials-5/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180816T151851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T151851Z
UID:3040-1536674400-1536681600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Department of Energy (DOE) Introduction
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss how\, as a mission agency\, DOE differs from NSF and NIH\, how DOE is organized\, how the different parts of DOE differ\, how funding opportunities are announced\, how to talk to Program Officers\, what DOE staff and reviewers are looking for\, and how to develop competitive white papers\, quad charts\, and proposals. \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this eventPRESENTED BY:Dr. Lucy DeckardPresident of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLCLucy Deckard is the President of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLC\, a consulting firm she founded in 2010 that provides services to help academic institutions\, faculty and staff develop the expertise in-house to identify funding opportunities\, understand funding agencies\, and develop successful research grant proposals. Previously\, Ms. Deckard served as Associate Director of the Texas A&M University’s Office of Proposal Development.\nShe has helped to develop and write successful proposals to NSF\, NIH\, the Department of Education\, the Department of Defense\, and other agencies and foundations\, including proposals for large institutional and center-level grants. Over the last 15 years\, she has worked with scores of faculty across the country on their NSF CAREER proposals. In the course of that work\, she has learned what reviewers and program officers are looking for\, observed strategies that work well\, and identified common mistakes to avoid.\nBefore joining Texas A&M\, she worked for 16 years as a research engineer in industry at companies including Lockheed Martin and Hughes Research Labs\, obtaining funding from DoD\, DARPA and the Department of Energy. She has a B.S. in Materials Science from Rice University and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/department-of-energy-doe-introduction/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Small Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12D\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191720Z
UID:3065-1536750000-1536753600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assess Student Knowledge (in Blackboard)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the presenter will show attendees how to create assignments and tests. \nObjectives: Create an Assignment and Safe Assignment\, Identify a plagiarized student submission\, Grade an assignment\, Format a test in a Word document for importing into Respondus\, Import test into Respondus and Publish to a Blackboard course\, and Deploy a test in Blackboard. \nSearch for class code CT0996 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/assess-student-knowledge-in-blackboard-3/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180725T174730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T204254Z
UID:2937-1536764400-1536771600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute (Research): Before You Write: Positioning Yourself to be Competitive
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover strategies for developing a research agenda\, identifying and analyzing funding opportunities\, understanding funders’ expectations\, planning a project\, and talking to program officers. \nPLEASE NOTE: New faculty (start dates in Fall 2018) should not register for any New Faculty Institute sessions through this website. You indicated your selections during orientation and will receive a separate calendar invitation. \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this eventPresented By:\n  \nLucy Deckard is the President of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLC\, a consulting firm she founded in 2010 that provides services to help academic institutions\, faculty and staff develop the expertise in-house to identify funding opportunities\, understand funding agencies\, and develop successful research grant proposals. Previously\, Ms. Deckard served as Associate Director of the Texas A&M University’s Office of Proposal Development. \nShe has helped to develop and write successful proposals to NSF\, NIH\, the Department of Education\, the Department of Defense\, and other agencies and foundations\, including proposals for large institutional and center-level grants. Over the last 15 years\, she has worked with scores of faculty across the country on their NSF CAREER proposals. In the course of that work\, she has learned what reviewers and program officers are looking for\, observed strategies that work well\, and identified common mistakes to avoid. \nBefore joining Texas A&M\, she worked for 16 years as a research engineer in industry at companies including Lockheed Martin and Hughes Research Labs\, obtaining funding from DoD\, DARPA and the Department of Energy. She has a B.S. in Materials Science from Rice University and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University. \n  Dr. Lucy DeckardPresident of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLC
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-faculty-institute-research-before-you-write-positioning-yourself-to-be-competitive/
LOCATION:Student Union Ballroom 2\, HSU 1.104\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T181415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T191853Z
UID:3075-1536850800-1536854400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Meet With Your Students Online Using Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create real-time meeting sessions with your students using the Collaborate Ultra experience. Note: Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is only available for hybrid and online courses. \nSearch for class code CT0860 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/meet-with-your-students-online-using-blackboard-collaborate-ultra-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180725T175620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T204322Z
UID:2943-1536854400-1536861600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute (Research): Before You Write: Positioning Yourself to be Competitive
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover strategies for developing a research agenda\, identifying and analyzing funding opportunities\, understanding funders’ expectations\, planning a project\, and talking to program officers. \nPLEASE NOTE: New faculty (start dates in Fall 2018) should not register for any New Faculty Institute sessions through this website. You indicated your selections during orientation and will receive a separate calendar invitation. \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this eventPresented By:\nLucy Deckard is the President of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLC\, a consulting firm she founded in 2010 that provides services to help academic institutions\, faculty and staff develop the expertise in-house to identify funding opportunities\, understand funding agencies\, and develop successful research grant proposals. Previously\, Ms. Deckard served as Associate Director of the Texas A&M University’s Office of Proposal Development. \nShe has helped to develop and write successful proposals to NSF\, NIH\, the Department of Education\, the Department of Defense\, and other agencies and foundations\, including proposals for large institutional and center-level grants. Over the last 15 years\, she has worked with scores of faculty across the country on their NSF CAREER proposals. In the course of that work\, she has learned what reviewers and program officers are looking for\, observed strategies that work well\, and identified common mistakes to avoid. \nBefore joining Texas A&M\, she worked for 16 years as a research engineer in industry at companies including Lockheed Martin and Hughes Research Labs\, obtaining funding from DoD\, DARPA and the Department of Energy. She has a B.S. in Materials Science from Rice University and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University. \n 
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-faculty-institute-research-before-you-write-positioning-yourself-to-be-competitive-2/
LOCATION:Executive Conference Room\, FS 4.450A\, Downtown
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180913T173000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180821T152146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T152146Z
UID:3049-1536856200-1536859800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Introduction to Grading Rubrics
DESCRIPTION:Grading rubrics can simplify grading and shorten the time needed to score student work; clarify criteria\, help ensure consistency and fairness in grading\, and provide valuable information for students. This 1 hour workshop will outline the process for creating and using rubrics\, identify best practices\, and demonstrate their creating in Blackboard Learn.  Faculty are encouraged to bring an assignment and a laptop for this hands-on experience. \n  \nRegister for this event Presented By:  UTSA Teaching and Learning Services \n  Mary DixsonAsociate Vice Provost\, Teaching and Learning ServicesMary Dixson has been providing training and development programming for faculty for almost ten years. She presents at national conferences on a variety of topics related to teaching innovation and best practices.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/introduction-to-grading-rubrics/
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:20180914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180725T180105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T204349Z
UID:2947-1536919200-1536926400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute (Research): Before You Write: Positioning Yourself to be Competitive
DESCRIPTION:This session will cover strategies for developing a research agenda\, identifying and analyzing funding opportunities\, understanding funders’ expectations\, planning a project\, and talking to program officers. \nPLEASE NOTE: New faculty (start dates in Fall 2018) should not register for any New Faculty Institute sessions through this website. You indicated your selections during orientation and will receive a separate calendar invitation. \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this eventPresented By:Dr. Lucy DeckardPresident of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLCLucy Deckard is the President of Academic Research Funding Strategies\, LLC\, a consulting firm she founded in 2010 that provides services to help academic institutions\, faculty and staff develop the expertise in-house to identify funding opportunities\, understand funding agencies\, and develop successful research grant proposals. Previously\, Ms. Deckard served as Associate Director of the Texas A&M University’s Office of Proposal Development.\nShe has helped to develop and write successful proposals to NSF\, NIH\, the Department of Education\, the Department of Defense\, and other agencies and foundations\, including proposals for large institutional and center-level grants. Over the last 15 years\, she has worked with scores of faculty across the country on their NSF CAREER proposals. In the course of that work\, she has learned what reviewers and program officers are looking for\, observed strategies that work well\, and identified common mistakes to avoid.\nBefore joining Texas A&M\, she worked for 16 years as a research engineer in industry at companies including Lockheed Martin and Hughes Research Labs\, obtaining funding from DoD\, DARPA and the Department of Energy. She has a B.S. in Materials Science from Rice University and an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-faculty-institute-research-before-you-write-positioning-yourself-to-be-competitive-3/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Small Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12D\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T182141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T192016Z
UID:3082-1537282800-1537286400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Create Digital Lessons with SoftChalk (BYO Laptop)
DESCRIPTION:We show you how to install SoftChalk Create. If you have a UTSA owned laptop\, call OIT Connect before to request temporary administrator rights to your laptop. In this session\, learn how to create an engaging and interactive lesson with SoftChalk Cloud that you can easily publish in your Blackboard course. \nSearch for class code CT0209 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/create-digital-lessons-with-softchalk-byo-laptop/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180712T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T180122Z
UID:2878-1537362000-1537365600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Make 'Em Move and Think: Active Learning Strategies (Main Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Active learning promotes engagement with course materials and energizes the classroom\, but how do we move students from passive listeners to active learners? Join us for this brown bag discussion about strategies to engage students in activities that promote analysis\, evaluation\, and synthesis of course content.? Three sessions to choose from: Main campus (bring your lunch)\, Downtown campus or online using Skype for Business.  \nRegister to attend at the Main CampusVisit the TLS web sitePresented By: Teaching and Learning ServicesShelley HowellTeaching and Learning ConsultantAs UTSA’s Teaching and Learning Consultant\, Shelley Howell works with faculty to create innovative and outstanding teaching experiences. She teaches in the FYE program and has worked with faculty for more than 25 years. She holds degrees in training and development\, adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first-gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/make-em-move-and-think-active-learning-strategies-main-campus/
LOCATION:Faculty Center Small Conference Room\, JPL 4.04.12D\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Howell":MAILTO:shelley.howell@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180712T192210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T175754Z
UID:2882-1537362000-1537365600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Make 'Em Think and Move: Active Learning Strategies (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Active learning promotes engagement with course materials and energizes the classroom\, but how do we move students from passive listeners to active learners? Join us for this brown bag discussion about strategies to engage students in activities that promote analysis\, evaluation\, and synthesis of course content. Three session to choose from: Main campus\, Downtown campus or online using Skype for Business. Click the link below to join the session online.  \nRegister to attend onlineVisit the TLS web siteCLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ONLINE SESSIONPresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Shelley HowellTeaching and Learning ConsultantAs UTSA’s Teaching and Learning Consultant\, Shelley Howell works with faculty to create innovative and outstanding teaching experiences. She teaches in the FYE program and has worked with faculty for more than 25 years. She holds degrees in training and development\, adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first-gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/make-em-think-and-move-active-learning-strategies-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE WEBINAR
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Howell":MAILTO:shelley.howell@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180712T191911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T142937Z
UID:2880-1537372800-1537376400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Make 'Em Move and Think: Active Learning Strategies (Downtown Campus)
DESCRIPTION:Active learning promotes engagement with course materials and energizes the classroom\, but how do we move students from passive listeners to active learners? Join us for this brown bag discussion about strategies to engage students in activities that promote analysis\, evaluation\, and synthesis of course content.? Three sessions to choose from: Main campus\, Downtown campus or online using Skype for Business. \nRegister to attend at the Downtown CampusVisit the TLS web sitePresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Shelley HowellTeaching and Learning ConsultantAs UTSA’s Teaching and Learning Consultant\, Shelley Howell works with faculty to create innovative and outstanding teaching experiences. She teaches in the FYE program and has worked with faculty for more than 25 years. She holds degrees in training and development\, adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first-gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/make-em-move-and-think-active-learning-strategies-downtown-campus/
LOCATION:Conference Room\, Frio Street Building 4th Floor\, Downtown
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Howell":MAILTO:shelley.howell@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T183937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T192100Z
UID:3084-1537455600-1537459200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Engage Students with Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn about tools in Blackboard that promote collaboration: discussion boards\, blogs\, and wikis. Tips for effectively using and managing discussion boards will be discussed. \nSearch for class code CT0215 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/engage-students-with-collaboration/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180907T185248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180907T185248Z
UID:3153-1537542000-1537545600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:UTSA Postdoctoral Scholar Info. Session
DESCRIPTION:In conjunction with National Postdoc Appreciation Week\, the Office of Research Support is hosting an information session for all UTSA postdoctoral scholars. Session will include presentations about research support services and a panel Q&A discussion with current and former postdoctoral scholars. \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/utsa-postdoctoral-scholar-info-session/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T184533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T192116Z
UID:3090-1537786800-1537790400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Rubrics and Feedback for Assignments
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, 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. \nSearch for class code CT0210 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/rubrics-and-feedback-for-assignments-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180829T204520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180921T190248Z
UID:3054-1537966800-1537970400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:ADTS Shared Experiences Forum: Tips to Mitigate Student Cheating
DESCRIPTION:UTSA Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars presents\nShared Experiences Forum: Tips to Mitigate Student Cheating \n12 – 12:30 p.m. Panel Presentations\n12:30 – 1 p.m. Q&A \nJoin in person (light lunch provided) or join online from your desk. \nIs student cheating just a cost of teaching? Plagiarism becoming commonplace? And\, now online student chat rooms! There are methods to lesson the cheating problem. Learn from the shared experiences of other faculty. \nPanelists: \n\nLuca Pozzi\, Assistant Professor\, Anthropology\nRandy Manteufel\, Associate Professor\, Mechanical Engineering\nJamon Halvaksz\, Associate Professor of Anthropology\nTom Cannon\, Professor in Practice\, Marketing\n\nModerated by Tom Cannon. \nAdd to calendarJoin online
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/adts-shared-experiences-forum-tips-to-mitigate-student-cheating/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars
ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Cannon":MAILTO:thomas.cannon@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T192131Z
UID:3092-1537974000-1537977600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Building Learning Communities thru Groups
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn tips and strategies to work with groups using Blackboard Learn. \nSearch for class code CT0208 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \nInterested in attending this session virtually via webinar using Blackboard Collaborate? Please complete this survey. \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/building-learning-communities-thru-groups/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180712T193215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T193819Z
UID:2886-1537977600-1537981200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:What's Your Role? Uncovering Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty (Downtown Campus)
DESCRIPTION:In this session you will learn some basic tips on how to spot plagiarism in your students’ assignments. We will also cover university policies and reporting procedures related to plagiarism.  Three sessions to choose from: Main campus\, Downtown campus or online using Skype for Business. \nRegister to attend at the Downtown CampusVisit the TLS web sitePresented By: Teaching and Learning Services\n  Shelley HowellTeaching and Learning ConsultantAs UTSA’s Teaching and Learning Consultant\, Shelley Howell works with faculty to create innovative and outstanding teaching experiences. She teaches in the FYE program and has worked with faculty for more than 25 years. She holds degrees in training and development\, adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first-gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/whats-your-role-uncovering-plagiarism-and-academic-dishonesty-downtown-campus/
LOCATION:Conference Room\, Frio Street Building 4th Floor\, Downtown
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Howell":MAILTO:shelley.howell@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T190206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T190206Z
UID:3102-1538391600-1538395200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard to ASAP Grade Transfer
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn how to setup Blackboard Grade Center to communicate with ASAP to transfer Midterm and Final grades. Requirements: Must have attend the Gradebook Setup class\, completed the online Grading Scenarios course\, or have basic knowledge of creating columns in the Grade Center. \nSearch for class code CT0888 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-to-asap-grade-transfer-2/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181002T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T190336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T190336Z
UID:3104-1538492400-1538496000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard to ASAP Grade Transfer
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn how to setup Blackboard Grade Center to communicate with ASAP to transfer Midterm and Final grades. Requirements: Must have attend the Gradebook Setup class\, completed the online Grading Scenarios course\, or have basic knowledge of creating columns in the Grade Center.\n \nSearch for class code CT0888 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-to-asap-grade-transfer-3/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173725
CREATED:20180904T190501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T190501Z
UID:3106-1538578800-1538582400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard to ASAP Grade Transfer
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, learn how to setup Blackboard Grade Center to communicate with ASAP to transfer Midterm and Final grades. Requirements: Must have attend the Gradebook Setup class\, completed the online Grading Scenarios course\, or have basic knowledge of creating columns in the Grade Center.\n \nSearch for class code CT0888 in HR Training & Development to find and enroll in this class. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/blackboard-to-asap-grade-transfer-4/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
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