As part of the university’s commitment to improving the campus climate, an institutional membership with the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) is now available to all faculty, postdoctoral workers and graduate students at no cost. The NCFDD is an independent professional development, training and mentoring community of scholars and students from more than 450 colleges and universities. Its resources are intended to benefit faculty and students of color, as well as all who are in need of general mentoring and looking for support during their career transitions. To activate your membership, visit the NCFDD website. For more information, visit Diversity Matters.
Simple changes in how we design and explain our assignments can make a big difference in student performance. Join us for a workshop on designing clear, specific assignments.
Please join us for our monthly retreat where you can focus on scholarly writing in the company of colleagues. You are welcome to drop-in throughout the day. More "Scholarly Writing Retreat" info.
Come to this session to learn from TIDE Ambassador Faculty Fellows Lara Al-Hariri (Chemistry), Bryan Monesson-Olson (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology), Lisa Fontes (University without Walls), and Raeann Leblanc (Nursing) how they have been successfully implementing inclusive and equitable teaching practices and learning activities in their large and online classes.
Join us to learn strategies for your syllabus, class activities, and overall class atmosphere in order to nurture equality and provide an environment for female students to feel valued and confident.
“I’ve thought about which kinds of discomfort are productive, and what kinds of safety are necessary in classes.”
Dr. Haivan Hoang, winner of the 2017 Manning Prize for Excellence in Teaching, discusses how best to teach texts that some students may find difficult, in the interest of "creating an open space for students to share their true perspective."
