Newsletter April 24, 2026
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The University’s E3 Framework, which proposes to give every student an Exceptional Educational Experience, is only possible through the work of exceptional educators. In the Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence, we want to thank you for the amazing work you’re doing to support student success throughout the year, both in the classroom and beyond. The work of all our instructors and TAs is critical to student success. Kudos to you and to all of the teaching award winners across campus. We are so proud to work with you all, every day. 

On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Department of Justice (“Department”) published an Interim Final Rule revising the regulations for implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The revision extends the compliance date for the requirements for web content and mobile application (“app”) accessibility for institutions the size of the University of Utah from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. In summary, the requirements have not changed; we just have more time to become compliant.

We know that many of you have already put in considerable work to meet the requirements of the law. We deeply appreciate your efforts and understand that this took significant time and energy. Please know that your work was not in vain, and that it will support access of learning materials for all students on campus. 

What should University of Utah instructors do now?

Student Course Feedback

Student course feedback window for all regular term spring courses is April 22 - May 2. Direct reminders to your students (or time set aside during a final) remain one of the best ways to increase student response rates. Tell your students why student course feedback is important and how it is used to improve instruction and provide critical information for their own decision making. Students can access the course feedback link directly from their email or from a link on any Canvas course menu. For more information about student course feedback, how to access response rates and results, please visit the Student Course Feedback site on our CTE website. 

Grading 

The Spring Final Exam Period runs April 23-29. And on spring final grades must be posted by May 4. 

Syllabus Posting

All syllabi for Summer 2026 should be posted one week before the first day of classes to satisfy requirements in both PPM 6-100 and USHE guidelines for HB261. For first term and full term summer courses, that date is May 4, 2026. 

For information on syllabus templates, university policies, posting information, and other content, please refer to CTE’s Syllabus Design page. 

There’s a lot going on around AI in higher education! 

Share Summer Research Tours with your students!

The Office of Undergraduate Research is excited to offer Summer Research Tours, giving undergraduates an inside look at research happening across campus in a fun and accessible way. OUR tours are especially supportive of students who are new to research and provide a welcoming introduction to lab spaces and scholarly work at the U. Summer tours are open to all undergraduates—no prior research experience required, with particular outreach to new and prospective students, as well as their families and guests.

Learn more & register:  https://our.utah.edu/research-tours/

Join the Summer Adobe Education Institute this June 8-11! This virtual professional development experience is designed for higher education faculty and staff. Through interactive workshops, expert panels, and hands-on sessions, participants will explore innovative ways to enhance teaching, integrate AI and digital tools, and boost student engagement using Adobe Express. Registration is now open!