This Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) newsletter includes:
Upcoming Opportunities – a curated list for part-time faculty
Teaching Tips – resources to help you in the classroom
Student Services Spotlight – information to help you support students
UNO: Did You Know – an interesting tidbit about UNO
I want to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU for all you do for UNO students. UNO is lucky to have you as part of our faculty family. Our Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. Phil He, wanted me to share these sentiments with you.
Come to Criss Library and read with book lovers from across Omaha. There are no assigned readings – just read what you bring!
Last chance to catch a UNO Theater performance this year. Peter and the Starcatcher runs April 18-28. Get your tickets here.
Consider attending these professional development opportunities over the summer. You’ll get many ideas that you can incorporate into future classes:
Continuing the Momentum to the End from May 20-June 30. This is part of the Humanizing Online Series offered by Digital Learning. You will earn $300 in professional development funds.
Service Learning Seminar on July 15-19. Learn how to incorporate this high-impact pedagogy into your courses and you will earn $400 in professional development funds.
Summer AI courses. Two, three-week courses offering something for beginners and more advanced AI users. Topics include understanding generative AI, ethical considerations, integrating AI into higher ed classrooms, leveraging AI to develop course resources, teaching with AI-inclusive/resistant learning experiences, and empowering students to use AI responsibly and prepare for the workforce. You will earn $150/class in professional development funds.
DASH – otherwise known as Durango’s Advancement and Support Hub. Help spread the word about DASH by referring students to this newly created hub which brings the following student support services under one umbrella.
Suggest We Buy: Request the library purchase books to support your curriculum needs.
Open Educational Resources: Assistance in curating freely and legally available materials for faculty members to retain, reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute.
Faculty Study: A faculty-only space located on the third floor of Criss Library. To access the study, register your MavCard at the main service desk.
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Center for Faculty Excellence, 6401 University Dr, Criss Library 320, Omaha, NE 68132, unofacdev@unomaha.edu
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