Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 8:15 am or 4:15 pm Dana 216

In this book club event, join us for a discussion around chapters 7-9 of James Lang’s Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It. Our conversation will center around what distraction looks like in the classroom and how we can cultivate attention. You are welcome to join us even if you have not read the book!

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: STAFF EDUCATORS

Monday, April 10, 2023 2 pm Dana 206

Join this community of practice to share effective practices and brainstorm common challenges with other staff educator colleagues. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided. We are working to break down silos and share tips about what works in our various roles.

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: UNGRADING

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 4:15-5:15 pm Dana 216

Join this community of practice to talk about grading for growth, the vast spectrum of ungrading practices, and how to incorporate more bias-resistant and motivational grading practices into your own courses. Whether you have been using labor-based grading contracts for years or just want to learn how ungrading is defined, this group is for you. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: LAVA

Wednesday, April 18, 2023 12-1 pm Commons 211

Join this community of practice for part-time Lecturers, Assistants in Instruction, Visiting Faculty, and Applied Faculty (LAVA). Go through the Commons lunch line (charge CITL) and then come upstairs to join ongoing supportive conversation.

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: INCLUSIVE STEM

Thursday, April 20, 2023 12-1 pm Commons 221

Join this community of practice to talk with other STEM educators about the unique challenges and opportunities around inclusive teaching in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Go through the Commons lunch line (charge CITL) and then join us upstairs for conversation.

MAY CONFERENCE

Events all May!

In celebration of the first year of the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning, we have planned an exciting variety of workshops, moments of reflection, and discussions with colleagues. The new May Conference is an all short term festival! We invite you to participate in as much as you are interested in. Half the events are virtual or asynchronous activities (listed below) to allow every educator to participate. We hope that attending May conference will foster rich conversations and extend your learning and professional development.