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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/
CATEGORIES:UTSA Research
ORGANIZER;CN="UTSA Research":MAILTO:research@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170911T153000
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DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
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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:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170810T181004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T181004Z
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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:20260414T035222
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/
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:20260414T035222
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:20260414T035222
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:20260414T035222
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:20260414T035222
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/
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:20170918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
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/
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:20260414T035222
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170531T135931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170531T135931Z
UID:1816-1505836800-1505840400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assigning Group Work (That Works)
DESCRIPTION:Group projects teach important skills that are highly sought by employers\, but they are often accompanied with fears and frustration.  This session will explore how to avoid common pitfalls and create effective group assignments. \n  \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 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in small group communication\, organizational communication\, interpersonal communication\, and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/assigning-group-work-that-works-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170531T140312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170531T140312Z
UID:1818-1505923200-1505926800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assigning Group Work (That Works) - Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Group projects teach important skills that are highly sought by employers\, but they are often accompanied with fears and frustration.  This session will explore how to avoid common pitfalls and create effective group assignments. \n  \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 20 years of experience teaching practical skills and theory in small group communication\, organizational communication\, interpersonal communication\, and public speaking.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/assigning-group-work-that-works-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:20170921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170914T200313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T200313Z
UID:2144-1505993400-1505998800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute (Research): Foundations of Grant Writing at UTSA (All Cohort)
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. Topics include: \n\nEstablishing long-term research and grant writing goals and collaborations\nSeeking & identifying relevant funding opportunities\nCritically reading funding solicitations\nCommunicating with program officers\nAccessing UTSA resources and tools for research and grants support\n\n  \nRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-faculty-institute-research-foundations-of-grant-writing-at-utsa-all-cohort/
LOCATION:Executive Conference Room\, FS 4.450A\, Downtown
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170921T124500
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170810T182447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T182447Z
UID:2013-1505995200-1505997900@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Coffee Break - Engage your Students with Online Presentations
DESCRIPTION:How can you adapt a traditional presentation for an online course? The presenter will share her experience and tips in converting a traditional class into an online course. Participants will discover how to engage students in active learning activities interchanging different tools available to UTSA faculty such as the Medial Library\, Interview Stream\, and Google Drive. \nCourse Number: \nFS0324 \nRegister for this eventPresented By:LesLeigh RingLecturer I for Department of CommunicationLesLeigh started her teaching career at Texas State University where she was exposed to teaching a hybrid introduction to communication course. She\, then started teaching at Northwest Vista College\, here in San Antonio\, where she took a training course in how to effectively deliver online content to students. From there\, she was approached by her chair to help create a Digital Business Communication course and now she is obsessed with finding interactive and meaningful activities for online students to engage in. Her main goal is to make online learning as interactive as her face-to-face courses!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/coffee-break-engage-your-students-with-online-presentations/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Amis":MAILTO:diana.amis@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170531T141234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170921T174227Z
UID:1820-1506085200-1506090600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Active Learning Strategies - Friday Brown Bag
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. Session will be held in the JPL Assembly Room. \nRegister for this eventView more information Presented 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 holds degrees in adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/active-learning-strategies-friday-brown-bag/
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170531T141807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T162912Z
UID:1823-1506092400-1506097800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Active Learning Strategies - Downtown
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 discussion about strategies to engage students in activities that promote analysis\, evaluation\, and synthesis of course content. \n  \nRegister for this eventView more information Presented By: UTSA 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 holds degrees in adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/active-learning-strategies-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:20170925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170804T174718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170804T213244Z
UID:1942-1506351600-1506358800@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-3/
LOCATION:Small Business Development Center Training Classroom\, DB 1.402  \, Downtown
ORGANIZER;CN="Tia Palsole":MAILTO:tia.palsole@utsa.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170821T172635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T172635Z
UID:2042-1506355200-1506358800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assessing student learning: Main
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, the hardest part about teaching\, is assessing what students have learned.  Join us for this discussion of different assessment strategies. \n  \nRegister for this eventVisit our WebsitePresented By:Mary DixsonAssociate Vice Provost\, Teaching and LearningMary 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/assessing-student-learning-main/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170525T221239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170525T225713Z
UID:1763-1506425400-1506430800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute (Research): Grant Writing and the Proposal Development Process
DESCRIPTION:The key to a successful proposal is presenting quality ideas through concise writing. In this session\, we will share tips for writing clearly and responsive to the funders call\, and will assist participants in creating an “elevator pitch” and abstract that will capture the funders attention. Participants will also learn how to apply effective project management strategies to the proposal development process. \n  \nTO REGISTER
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/grant-writing-and-the-proposal-development-process/
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170821T172303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T172303Z
UID:2039-1506441600-1506445200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Assessing Student Learning: Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, the hardest part about teaching\, is assessing what students have learned.  Join us for this discussion of different assessment strategies. \n  \nRegister for this eventPresented 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/assessing-student-learning-downtown/
LOCATION:Executive Conference Room\, FS 4.450A\, Downtown
CATEGORIES:UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170928T124500
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170810T183247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T132913Z
UID:2017-1506600000-1506602700@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Coffee Break - The ROWDY badges. Gamified elements to promote course expectations
DESCRIPTION:What is gamification and does it have an instructional value? The presenter will explain the teaching strategy related to the use of badges in a hybrid course and how she managed the achievement tool in Blackboard. Participants will explore the potential of gamified elements in an online learning environment and how to connect gamification to learning. \nCourse Number: \nCT0207 \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Nancy HallLecturer III for the Writing Core ProgramChallenging and uncertain circumstances require people to strive for excellence. I believe recognizing student potential enhances community\, facilitates synergy\, and imparts a desire for academic excellence. I seek opportunities for student growth and excellence through which we all tap the boundless and renewable source of energy within. As such\, the principles of synergy and sharing are important keys to understanding that we are each endowed with our own distinctive brand of excellence\, enthusiasm and talent.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/coffee-break-the-rowdy-badges-gamified-elements-to-promote-course-expectations/
LOCATION:FIT Lab\, MS 1.03.14\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:Office of Digital Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="Diana Amis":MAILTO:diana.amis@utsa.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170525T224109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T200752Z
UID:1788-1506609000-1506614400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute (Research): Grant Writing and the Proposal Development Process
DESCRIPTION:The key to a successful proposal is presenting quality ideas through concise writing. In this session\, we will share tips for writing clearly and responsive to the funders call\, and will assist participants in creating an “elevator pitch” and abstract that will capture the funders attention. Participants will also learn how to apply effective project management strategies to the proposal development process. \n  \nTO REGISTER
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/grant-writing-and-the-proposal-development-process-2/
LOCATION:Executive Conference Room\, FS 4.450A\, Downtown
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170810T184303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T193231Z
UID:2019-1506682800-1506688200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Create Digital Lessons with SoftChalk Cloud – BYO Laptop
DESCRIPTION:Requirements: Bring Your Own Laptop – 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. \n In this session\, you will learn the basics of creating an interactive lesson in SoftChalk (Create 10) that can be published to Blackboard Learn. \n\nCopy text from Word and place it into the SoftChalk work area to create a lesson.\nCreate Navigation in a Lesson by adding page breaks.\nInsert Graphics and Media into a Lesson.\nApply simple Interactions by using the popup tools\, multimedia.\nSave your lesson to SoftChalk Cloud and add to Blackboard.\nUpdate your lesson in CreateOnline.\n\nCourse Number: \nCT 209 \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mayra Collins Instructional DesignerDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/create-digital-lessons-with-softchalk-cloud-byo-laptop/
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:20170929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170821T173156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T140645Z
UID:2044-1506690000-1506695400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Getting Time on Your Side: Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:Faculty often feel pulled in every direction. Bring your lunch and join us for this brown bag conversation to discover some of the tips and tricks you can use to put time on your side. \nRegister for this eventVisit our websiteUTSA 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 holds degrees in adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/getting-time-on-your-side-brown-bag/
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:20170930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170922T213444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T211829Z
UID:2196-1506769200-1506794400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:International Translation Day at UTSA
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about this event. \n  \nView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/international-translation-day-at-utsa/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:College of Liberal and Fine Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcela Lopez":MAILTO:marcela.lopez@utsa.edu 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171002T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170525T224656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170925T180821Z
UID:1791-1506943800-1506949200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Institute (Research): Project Summary\, Goals\, Objectives/Aims & Significance
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on writing effective project summary\, project goals\, objectives or specific aims\, and significance of research proposals. Participants will learn how to sell reviewers on the significance of their research plans. \n  \nTO REGISTER
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/project-summary-goals-objectivesaims-significance/
LOCATION:Riverwalk Room\, Durango Building Conference Center\, Downtown Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170921T144844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T134827Z
UID:2148-1506952800-1506956400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Getting Time on Your Side (10 Minute Teaching Tip Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This 10 Minute Teaching Tip Webinar will provide easy suggestions for managing your daily activities. The first 10 minutes will include a brief presentation\, then faculty can remain online for a Q&A session if they choose. The link to the webinar will be sent when you register. Log in from home\, work or on the go with your mobile device! \nRegister for this eventView more information Presented 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 holds degrees in adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/getting-time-on-your-side-10-minute-teaching-tip-webinar/
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:20171002T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170928T210824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170928T212151Z
UID:2232-1506976200-1506976200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Don Hodges Lecture Series with Guest Speaker Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about this event. \n  \nView more information
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/don-hodges-lecture-series-elizabeth-hellmuth-margulis/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:College of Liberal and Fine Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Dill":MAILTO:susan.dill@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170830T205016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T131454Z
UID:2088-1507028400-1507039200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Smart Cities Networking Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The term ‘smart cities’ broadly refers to the use of data and technology to improve a city’s functioning and the livability of its residents. This networking event will afford attendees with the opportunity to meet researchers and practitioners from academia\, industry and government who are working to address smart cities related issues. Lunch will be provided. \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/smart-cities-networking-luncheon/
LOCATION:La Villita Room\, Durango Building\, Downtown Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T035222
CREATED:20170927T201613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T201911Z
UID:2215-1507111200-1507114800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:UTSA Engaged Training
DESCRIPTION:The UTSA Center for Civic Engagement is offering a special UTSA Engaged (powered by GivePulse) training for faculty who incorporate service-learning into their classes.  \nUTSA Engaged is the university’s online platform to track volunteerism and service and it has has helped the university be more accurate in reporting where and when its students\, staff and faculty are spending their time in terms of civic engagement. \nIt’s a great opportunity for faculty to find volunteer opportunities for a class\, schedule students for events\, and add & track student service and community impacts. \n  \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/utsa-engaged-training/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Center for Civic Engagement
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Canizales":MAILTO:Carolina.Canizales@utsa.edu
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