Previous Events

Feb 20

Inclusive Teaching in Natural and Physical Science

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
417 Beacon Heights, PSU

There is the necessity for diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education. However, students from various backgrounds and social identities are underrepresented in scientific fields and typically face larger and more frequent barriers. This workshop focuses on identifying the unique challenges faced by a diverse student population and allows faculty and instructional staff to develop the skills needed to incorporate inclusive practices into their classrooms. Register and learn more today!
Teaching, Learning, & Student Success, Inclusive Excellence, Workshops
Feb 20

Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 8:45am to 3:30pm
218 Anne Belk Hall, CAE Classroom 222

During this workshop, participants will discuss the foundations of civic engagement, syllabus design, service-learning course objectives, appropriate reflections/writing assignments for service-learning classes, nuts-and-bolts of community involvement, and the role of civic engagement in tenure and promotion. Register for the Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program today!
Teaching, Learning, & Student Success, International, Global, & Civic Engagement
Feb 19

Path to Promotion and Tenure

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 1:45pm to 3:30pm
218 Anne Belk Hall, Classroom 222

This workshop will provide background information on policy, procedure, and expectations as you move towards promotion and tenure. To aid in your better understanding of the promotion and tenure process, participants are asked to bring their departmental Promotion and Tenure Documents. Register and learn more!
Career Support & Advancement: Promotion & Tenure, Retirement, Workshops
Feb 18

Service-Learning Faculty Fellows Program

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 8:45am to 3:30pm
218 Anne Belk Hall, CAE Classroom 222

During this workshop, participants will discuss the foundations of civic engagement, syllabus design, service-learning course objectives, appropriate reflections/writing assignments for service-learning classes, nuts-and-bolts of community involvement, and the role of civic engagement in tenure and promotion. Register and learn more!
Teaching, Learning, & Student Success, International, Global, & Civic Engagement
Feb 12

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Room 102 Anne Belk Hall

PDF (Portable Document Format) files have long been the de facto standard for distributing fully formatted documents electronically. Learn some of the basics of Adobe Acrobat, the original PDF file creator, as well as a few things you may not know about Acrobat. This workshop introduces most of the general features of Acrobat DC. Register and learn more today!
Learning Technologies, Learning Technologies: Google, Adobe, & Microsoft Tools, Workshops
Feb 6

Courageous Conversations

Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 6:00pm
Peacock Hall, Room 1015

The event features a panel discussion followed by a reception for participants. This event is one of many activities on Appalachian State University's campus held in conjunction with Black History Month. Courageous Conversations is an initiative of the Walker College's Inclusive Excellence Team (formerly Diversity Advisory Team), and will be co-hosted by the Mu Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Alpha Alpha Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Special Events, Inclusive Excellence, Inclusive Excellence: Campus Community, Workshops
Feb 6

UDL101:Universal Design for Learning for Beginners

Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
218 Anne Belk Hall, CAE Classroom 222

Are you interested in creating a successful course for your students, or making the one you are already teaching a better experience for everyone? Are you frustrated by students' poor performance? Come learn about Universal Design for Learning strategies to streamline teaching whatever it is you want your students to learn. Register and learn more!
Workshops
Feb 6

UDL 101: Universal Design for Learning for Beginners

Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
218 Anne Belk Hall, CAE Classroom 222

Are you interested in creating a successful course for your students, or making the one you are already teaching a better experience for everyone? Are you frustrated by students' poor performance? Come learn about Universal Design for Learning strategies to streamline teaching whatever it is you want your students to learn. Register and learn more! 
Teaching, Learning, & Student Success, Workshops
Feb 6

URC Grant Program Workshop

Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 10:00am to 11:30am
218 Anne Belk Hall, CAE Classroom 222

The University Research Council (URC) stimulates, encourages, and supports research across all segments of the University community. The URC is committed to a broad and inclusive definition of research, including both pure and applied research as well as scholarly creative endeavors. The URC Grants Program competition, held twice annually, supports faculty by providing awards up to $5,000. Register and learn more today!
Office of Research: Grants Resources and Services, Workshops
Feb 5

SPIN Database Training

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 10:00pm to 11:30pm
218 Anne Belk Hall, CAE Classroom 222

This hands-on workshop will provide in-depth training in the Sponsored Projects Information Network (SPIN) database to assist faculty in the search for their own grant funding opportunities. Participants should come prepared with an idea for which they'd like to seek funding. Register and learn more today!
Learning Technologies, Research & Scholarship, Office of Research: Grants Resources and Services, Workshops