Upcoming Faculty Events to Boost Student Retention and Course Affordability
Posted: April 3, 2023
TILT: Boost Retention and Belonging Through Minor Adjustments
Wednesday, April 12 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | In person (Hunthausen 110) | Tea, coffee and snacks provided
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Tuesday, April 18 | 2–3:30 p.m. | In person (Hunthausen 110) | Tea and coffee provided
Co-facilitated by David Green and Andrea Verdan (Center for Faculty Development)
Transparent Design in Learning and Teaching (TILT) is an evidence-based teaching approach involving a minor redesign of assignments. Research finds that it boosts student retention and success and reduces faculty workload.
Full description on the Faculty Development website, here.
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Open Educational Resources: Ensuring Equitable Student Access to Course Material
Tuesday, April 18 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | In person (Hunthausen 110) | Tea and coffee provided
Co-sponsored by the Open Education Task Force and the Center for Faculty Development
Co-facilitated by Lydia Bello (Library), Kathryn Bollich-Ziegler (Psychology), and Heather Brown (Biology)
This workshop will review the challenges students face in affording course materials and discuss how open educational resources can begin to address affordability challenges. You will also hear from faculty who have implemented open materials in their courses and learn about an opportunity to review an item in the Open Textbook Library (voluntary—stipend provided!).
Full description on the Faculty Development website, here.
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