罢丑别听UIS Course Survey App听was launched this Spring, beginning with Intersession courses. Full-time and adjunct faculty are invited to attend a walk-through informational session to preview your students鈥� experience in the Course Survey App. Plenty of time is planned for Q&A, and we welcome questions to help populate the Course Survey App FAQ. We hope you can attend this session if you have not already participated in a Fall 2024 session.听
This session is designed for faculty and staff to bring questions that they have about generative AI and its use in their jobs and on campus. There will not be a presentation but the input from attendees may lead to future presentations where we address topics that are shared. Questions that may be asked of attendees include: What skills or knowledge do you feel you need to effectively use Gen AI in your job? How do you think UIS can better prepare students for a future where Gen AI plays a significant role?
Enrollment and Retention continue to be two key areas for UIS.听 As the campus moves toward the work on the听NorthStar Initiative听it will be important for faculty and staff to develop shared understanding around enrollment and retention efforts.听 This CFE session will focus on discussing enrollment terminology and research.听 Additionally, we will dive into the complexities of what retention and persistence is, how data is used to determine retention numbers and us
UIS Campus Senate will meet on Friday, January 24, 2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in听PAC 160, Community Room (formerly known as C/D).
If an expected document is missing from the links provided, please notify听CampusSenate@uis.edu听as soon as possible. Please note that a vote is planned on agenda items labeled as 鈥渁ction item.鈥�
Join us for an engaging discussion on Work-Life Balance, and learn valuable insights from your colleagues about thriving in academia.
听Hear from esteemed faculty members:
Brown Bag Panel Discussion鈥攂ring your lunch and join us!
We can鈥檛 wait to see you there!
Discover the resources available through our library that can support your teaching, research, and professional development. In this workshop, Mallory Jallas will provide an overview of key library services and tools to enhance your academic work. Additionally, she will be helping faculty explore the benefits and opportunities of open-access publishing听and how faculty members can leverage these resources to increase the visibility and impact of their research.
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听Join Pattie Piotrowski and Mallory Jallas for an informative workshop on Open Educational Resources (OER). They will delve into what OERs are and how they can benefit both faculty and students. They will share insights from the 缅北禁地 Secretary of State's OER grant, including practical examples and best practices. Additionally, they will present survey data from UIS students, highlighting their perceptions and experiences with course materials.
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Join Dr. Hypatia Bol铆var as she explores the Psychology Department's ongoing multi-year initiative to create a comprehensive handout and syllabus template rooted in social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. In this engaging session, Dr. Bol铆var will outline the collaborative process behind developing these materials, highlighting challenges faced and strategies employed to ensure they align with the core values of inclusivity and equity.
Join us from 9-10 a.m. Jan. 22 in the Student Union Ballroom for our next Employee Development Series: Meet HR.
At this event, there will be an opportunity to hear organizational updates happening within Human Resources and at UIS, followed by a Q&A session at the end.
Questions?
Contact the Office of Human Resources
(217) 206-6652
Join Chancellor Gooch and Steve Schwinn, professor at the UIC College of Law, for the inaugural event of the new Chancellor鈥檚 Thinkers Series. They will discuss Engaged Citizenship and take questions from the audience 5-6:15 p.m. Jan. 29 in Brookens Auditorium鈥攏o RSVP necessary. The Chancellor鈥檚 Thinkers Series seeks to inspire diverse perspectives and encourage intentional thinking within our community and will feature esteemed guests from a variety of disciplines.