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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170925T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170821T172635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170821T172635Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170928T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170928T124500
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
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:20260414T065900
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:20260414T065900
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171002T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
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:20260414T065900
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:20260414T065900
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:20260414T065900
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:20260414T065900
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171004T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170925T131814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T155248Z
UID:2204-1507127400-1507132800@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. \nTo Register
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/new-faculty-institute-research-project-summary-goals-objectivesaims-significance/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:UTSA Research
ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Arriaga":MAILTO:daniel.arriaga@utsa.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171005T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170810T184625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T132813Z
UID:2021-1507203000-1507204800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Blackboard to ASAP Grade Transfer
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will learn how to setup Blackboard Grade Center to communicate with ASAP to transfer Midterm and Final grades.  Note: Creating columns to enter grades and calculating the Final Grade will not be discussed during this session – attend the Gradebook Setup class to learn this information. \n\nAssign a column for grade transfer by setting the column as an external grade.\nRe-name the assigned column by changing the column to ASAPMidterm or ASAPFinal.\nModify letter grade by adjusting the grading schema.\n\nCourse Number: \nCT0888 \n  \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/blackboard-to-asap-grade-transfer/
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:20171006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170921T181642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T134748Z
UID:2160-1507284000-1507287600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:How Do You Know They Know? (10 Minute Teaching Tip Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This 10-minute webinar will highlight three techniques to help faculty quickly assess student knowledge. 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 ServicesShelley 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/how-do-you-know-they-know-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:20171006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170907T161440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T161440Z
UID:2129-1507284000-1507298400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Transforming Engineering Education
DESCRIPTION:Explore new ideas in engineering pedagogy \nEngage in the design of meaningful engineering educational experiences \nDevelop activities for immediate implementation in your classroom \n  \nBased on the theory of Intrinsic Motivation and the importance of making students partners in their education\, this workshop includes an introduction to educational design approaches\, shares examples from experiences at Olin and UTEP\, and provides a structured activity to enable attendees to redesign their own educational experience. \n  \nRegister for this eventPresented By: UTSA Teaching and Learning Services and the College of Engineering \n  Guest speakers from UTEP and Olin College
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/transforming-engineering-education/
LOCATION:JPL Assembly Room\, JPL 4.04.22\, Main Campus
CATEGORIES:College of Engineering,UTSA Teaching and Learning Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dixson":MAILTO:mary.dixson@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170831T134735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170831T134735Z
UID:2114-1507629600-1507633200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Tools and Techniques for Identifying and Pursuing DoD Research Funding Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:To receive funding from the Department of Defense (DoD) requires not only a good idea and sound qualifications\, but also a methodology for identifying opportunities\, shaping pursuits\, and capturing funds.  In this workshop\, Adam Fraser\, VP of Research at Star Lab Corp.\, will discuss the strategies\, approaches\, and tools that can help you obtain research funding from the DoD and other government organizations. Topics will include a review of FedBizOpps.gov\, approaches for engaging DoD and other government program managers\, techniques for developing white papers\, and strategies for partnering with industry. \nView the Event FlyerRegister for this event
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/tools-and-techniques-for-identifying-and-pursuing-dod-research-funding-opportunities/
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:20171010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170928T163328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T174009Z
UID:2223-1507629600-1507636800@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Defining the Faculty Role in Student Success 
DESCRIPTION:Building Ownership for Student Progression Among Faculty and Academic Units  \nFaculty engagement is critical to ensuring that student success efforts have staying power on campus. In this session\, we will focus on best practices for engaging faculty as a collective\, whether in committee work\, departmental planning\, or governance groups. We will review how academic leaders can arm faculty with tools to make better curricular decisions\, calibrate academic policies to eliminate unnecessary barriers to student persistence\, and strengthen collaboration between faculty and academic advisers. The presentation will also explore methods to engage faculty in identifying early signs of student risk and mentoring at-risk student populations. \nIn this session\, attendees will learn how to:\n• Integrate student retention and completion data into faculty-led curricular change\n• Audit academic policies to identify gaps in the student pipeline\n• Mitigate transfer-out risk through faculty-student engagement opportunities \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett Director of Member Education and Research Delivery\, EABDr. Lyon Bennett brings a wealth of combined teaching\, research\, writing\, and administrative experience in higher education to the education research and technology company EAB. Most recently\, Dr. Lyon Bennett served as chair of the Department of Human Ecology at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. During her tenure at UMES\, Dr. Lyon Bennett helped increase student enrollment\, developed a bridge program for high school students\, and secured funding for various student engagement programs. A tenured associate professor\, Dr. Lyon Bennett also served as chair for the faculty assembly and university senate\, and participated in various institutional committees. \nDr. Lyon Bennett holds a Ph.D. in child and family development from the University of Georgia\, and her undergraduate and master’s degree in sociology from Clark Atlanta University.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/defining-the-faculty-role-in-student-success/
LOCATION:Denman Room\, SU 2.01.28\, Main Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170921T185204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T154708Z
UID:2172-1507640400-1507644000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:They're Heeeeere! Teaching Generation Z - Tuesay Brown Bag
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for Gen Z? Our newest students have different motivations\, skill sets\, learning preferences and social concerns. Bring your lunch and join us to learn best practices for teaching Gen Z in your classroom. \nRegister for this eventView more information Presented 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 holds degrees in adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/theyre-heeeeere-teaching-generation-z-friday-brown-bag/
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:20171010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170928T165220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170929T173850Z
UID:2230-1507644000-1507651200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Defining the Faculty Role in Student Success 
DESCRIPTION:Building Ownership for Student Progression Among Faculty and Academic Units  \nFaculty engagement is critical to ensuring that student success efforts have staying power on campus. In this session\, we will focus on best practices for engaging faculty as a collective\, whether in committee work\, departmental planning\, or governance groups. We will review how academic leaders can arm faculty with tools to make better curricular decisions\, calibrate academic policies to eliminate unnecessary barriers to student persistence\, and strengthen collaboration between faculty and academic advisers. The presentation will also explore methods to engage faculty in identifying early signs of student risk and mentoring at-risk student populations. \nIn this session\, attendees will learn how to:\n• Integrate student retention and completion data into faculty-led curricular change\n• Audit academic policies to identify gaps in the student pipeline\n• Mitigate transfer-out risk through faculty-student engagement opportunities \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett Director of Member Education and Research Delivery\, EABDr. Lyon Bennett brings a wealth of combined teaching\, research\, writing\, and administrative experience in higher education to the education research and technology company EAB. Most recently\, Dr. Lyon Bennett served as chair of the Department of Human Ecology at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. During her tenure at UMES\, Dr. Lyon Bennett helped increase student enrollment\, developed a bridge program for high school students\, and secured funding for various student engagement programs. A tenured associate professor\, Dr. Lyon Bennett also served as chair for the faculty assembly and university senate\, and participated in various institutional committees. \nDr. Lyon Bennett holds a Ph.D. in child and family development from the University of Georgia\, and her undergraduate and master’s degree in sociology from Clark Atlanta University.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/defining-the-faculty-role-in-student-success-2/
LOCATION:Denman Room\, SU 2.01.28\, Main Campus
ORGANIZER;CN="Rebecca Luther":MAILTO:rebecca.luther@utsa.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171011T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170921T185615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T134328Z
UID:2175-1507719600-1507723200@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:They're Heeeeere! Teaching Generation Z - Downtown
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for Gen Z? Our newest students have different motivations\, skill sets\, learning preferences and social concerns. Join us to learn best practices for teaching Gen Z in your classroom. \nRegister for this eventView more information Presented 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 holds degrees in adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/theyre-heeeeere-teaching-generation-z-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170921T190128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T134646Z
UID:2178-1507734000-1507737600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:They're Heeeeere! Teaching Generation Z
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for Gen Z? Our newest students have different motivations\, skill sets\, learning preferences and social concerns. Join us to learn best practices for teaching Gen Z in your classroom. \nRegister for this eventView more information Presented 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 holds degrees in adult education and higher education administration\, and is proud to be first gen!
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/theyre-heeeeere-teaching-generation-z/
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:20171012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170921T182412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T134618Z
UID:2163-1507806000-1507809600@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:They're Heeeeere! Teaching Generation Z (10 Minute Teaching Tip Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This 10-minute webinar will share insight on what is important to UTSA’s newest student population. 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/theyre-heeeeere-teaching-generation-z-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:20171012T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T131500
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170810T184950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T184950Z
UID:2023-1507811400-1507814100@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Coffee Break - Smarten up your Grade Center with Smart Views
DESCRIPTION:How can the Grade Center in Blackboard help you to manage your course? The presenter will explain how to set the smart views and what benefits this feature includes from an instructor’s point of view. Participants will learn how to save time for course management and grading by setting up their Grade Center in a more effective way. \nCourse Number: \nCT0206 \n  \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Shakira JohnsonLecturer II for the Department of EconomicsShakira\, previously a small business owner\, began teaching economics part time at UTSA in 2009. After teaching full-time face to face courses for 5 years\, she began development of three\, fully online economics courses and has been building on the technological delivery of her courses each semester with new and innovative teaching tools that help both her and her students succeed in the online environment.
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/coffee-break-smarten-up-your-grade-center-with-smart-views/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170601T234522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T234522Z
UID:1853-1507825800-1507825800@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-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170810T185246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170810T185246Z
UID:2025-1507892400-1507896000@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Interactive Learning Activities:  Content Presentation and Scoring Activities in SoftChalk
DESCRIPTION:Requirements: Must have attended Create Digital Lessons with SoftChalk Cloud – BYO Laptop (CT0874) or be able to create a simple interactive lesson in SoftChalk. \nIn this session\, the presenter will share the new features of SoftChalk Create 10. \n\nCreate and modify a content presentation activity.\nCreate and modify scoring presentation.\nAdd activities in Blackboard\n\nCourse Number: \nCT0202 \n  \nRegister for this eventPresented By:Mayra Collins Instructional DesignerDescription of the Presenter
URL:https://faculty.utsa.edu/events/interactive-learning-activities-content-presentation-and-scoring-activities-in-softchalk/
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:20171013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T065900
CREATED:20170726T201632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T203458Z
UID:1926-1507906800-1507910400@faculty.utsa.edu
SUMMARY:Core Course Assessment: Process & Purpose
DESCRIPTION:This session will present an overview of the purpose and process of UTSA’s core course assessment. Specifically\, we will review forms and due dates as well as where to locate relevant information online. The hour-long session is designed primarily with Core Course Coordinators in mind\, however\, it will be useful to any faculty member who wants to learn more about UTSA’s core curriculum assessment. Enrollment will be kept fairly small in order to facilitate discussion. If faculty interest exceeds room capacity\, the session will be repeated. \nRegister for this eventPresented By: Teaching and Learning Services and University College \n  Nancy MartingProfessor 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/core-course-assessment-process-purpose/
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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