Newsletter October 17, 2024
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University of Utah policy 6-100 requires instructors to post course syllabi that include course outcomes and learning objectives, course expectations for earning credit and grades, and if applicable, a preliminary schedule for major examinations and assignments. Per policy, this information must be made available to students every semester, one week in advance of classes starting. For the Spring 2025 semester, all instructors are required to post core syllabi by December 30, 2024.

Vice Provost for Student Success T. Chase Hagood, shared, “To provide an exceptional educational experience and prepare students for success, it is essential that students understand what to expect in each course section. This work aims to support faculty by ensuring timely communication with students through course syllabi posting.”

To support instructors in complying with PPM 6-100, the Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence (MBECTE) has prepared a Syllabus Design Page containing a core syllabus template and instructions on how to post a syllabus to the class schedule via CIS. This process will create a hyperlink to the syllabus within the class schedule. MBECTE has created a webpage listing up-to-date university policies and resources for required syllabi posting.

MBECTE’s Director Dr. Anne Cook stated, “We’re trying to make the process of following PPM 6-100 as simple as possible for faculty to follow, while still supporting their academic freedom and instructional flexibility.”

If instructors have questions about syllabus requirements or recommendations, they are welcome to schedule a consult with a team member from MBECTE.

 National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) is October 21 – 25, 2024. NTSW is sponsored by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) and the goals of the week are (1) to acknowledge and celebrate transfer students, (2) build awareness of transfer student’s barriers and successes, and (3) instill transfer pride on our campus. You can learn more about NTSW @ the U here. We are excited for the week and hope that you will share our enthusiasm!

The University of Utah’s University Professorship is a special rank that recognizes tenure-line faculty who have demonstrated extraordinary skills in teaching, distinguished scholarship in their field, and an interdisciplinary approach to undergraduate instruction. The University Professorship provides time and funding for faculty to launch new Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) projects related to general education courses. We highlight general education courses with this award because they have broad impact across disciplines and can make significant differences in our efforts to provide exceptional educational experiences for students. University Professors hold this special rank for two years. The application cycle for the 2025-27 University Professorship is now open. For more information, see the University Professorship website. Apply by December 2, 2024.

The Teaching 4 Learning Conference (T4L) 2024 will be hosted in Orem, Utah, by the Office of Teaching and Learning at Utah Valley University. As the flagship annual event of the Intermountain Consortium for Faculty Developers, T4L brings together educators and leaders from across higher education to explore innovative teaching and learning practices.

Conference Theme: Reflecting, Rethinking, and Redefining Teaching

Higher education faces unique challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing world. We invite you to share your insights, research, and practices on how we can better prepare students for the demands of our evolving global landscape.

Thematic Areas for Submission:

Session Formats:

Submission Guidelines:

T4L welcomes proposals from individuals, teams, institutions, employers, and other partners. Student proposals are also encouraged.

To submit your proposal or for more information, please visit the T4L website.

 

Applications due for University Teaching Grants: January 27, March 7

Nominations due for Calvin S. and JeNeal N. Hatch Prize in Teaching: October 14

Applications due for John R. Park Teaching Fellowships: November 11

Nominations due for Community Engaged Teaching and Scholarship Award: November 11

Nominations due for Early Career Teaching Awards: December 6