As you finish up classes and finals and grading for Fall 2025, we want to provide a few reminders:
The Student Course Feedback window (for regular term courses) is November 27 - December 15
Reading Day (no exams may be held) is December 5
The Final Exam Period and Schedule is December 8-12
Grades are Due by December 17
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| Looking Toward Spring 2026 |
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In accordance with PPM 6-100 and UT HB261, faculty are required to post their core syllabi in advance of the beginning of the semester. This helps students get a sense of what courses will cover and require before classes begin. To streamline syllabus posting deadlines, all course syllabi (mandatory AND non-mandatory courses) should post their syllabi for Spring 2026 two weeks before classes begin — December 22, 2025.
All course syllabi must be posted to the class schedule via CIS
All syllabi for mandatory courses should also be posted to Simple Syllabus
For more information about syllabus requirements, mandatory institutional policies, and additional syllabus suggestions, please see CTE’s Syllabus Design page.
Need to consult with someone about pedagogy questions? Schedule a consult with a CTE Staff Member
Need help with Canvas? Email classhelp@utah.edu
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| Accessibility Essentials — Text Formatting |
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What is text formatting?
When writing– whether it’s on a Canvas page or in a word processing software– using headers, lists, and other text formatting options is important to keep your writing organized, easy to read, and compatible with assistive tech tools.
Headers, like chapters in a book, help readers to navigate the text more easily– something very important for learners using screen reader applications.
Imagine… You are listening to an audio book. You aren’t sure you heard a paragraph correctly, and need to go back and listen to that single section to double check… However, this book doesn’t use headings or chapters. In order to listen to that section again, you have to listen to the whole book from the start. What a pain!
For learners who use screen readers, formatting is essential. By using text formatting options like headers and lists, students using assistive tech can navigate through a page quickly, allowing them to jump to specific areas of content without needing to read the entire document.
Using text formatting options is also helpful to encourage all students to use effective , like scanning and skimming texts to look for key topics, terms, and citations before close reading.
A few important things to keep in mind when it comes to text formatting:
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- Making heading text (e.g., chapter titles, page sections, or subsections) bold, italic, or a larger font isn’t sufficient for screen readers to identify headings. Use the formatting options available in the toolbar in Canvas or any word processing software you are using.
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Headings should be placed in numerical order. Your page should start with Heading 1 (H1, usually the title of the page), and subsequent headings should nest from there (e.g. H2, then H3, then H4, etc.).
- Do not choose what heading level to use based on visual style. You can always change the visual style of the heading, but your headings must be nested in the correct order.
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Use unordered lists (i.e., bullet points) when creating a list of related items that have no specific order.
- Use ordered lists (i.e., numbered list) when creating a list of related items that should be read in sequence.
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For more digital accessibility tips, visit our
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Awards - Office of Undergraduate Studies - The University of Utah |
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The Office of Undergraduate Studies is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the prestigious Professor John G. Francis Prize for Undergraduate Student Mentoring. This annual award celebrates faculty members who go above and beyond in mentoring undergraduate students outside the classroom, fostering their academic and personal growth.
The award recognizes excellence in two categories:
1. Early Career Award – A $1,250 prize honoring faculty in the early stages of their careers who have demonstrated exceptional promise in mentoring undergraduate students.
2. Advanced Career Award – A $1,250 prize awarded to seasoned faculty who have significantly impacted student mentoring throughout their careers.
The Francis Prize highlights the dedication and impact of our faculty, underscoring the importance of mentorship in shaping our students’ educational experiences and futures.
Nomination Deadline: December 15, 2025
Please consider nominating colleagues who exemplify outstanding mentorship qualities. Nominations can be submitted online through the following link: https://ugs.formstack.com/forms/2025_francis_mentorship_prize
For any questions or further information, please do not hesitate to contact Jim Agutter at agutterja@design.utah.edu.
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Graduate Certificate in
Teaching in Higher Education
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Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education
Key details:
Prepares students for academic higher education teaching positions
Open to graduate students at the U
Courses taken prior to Fall 2024 may count toward the certificate
Flexible online class format
Required courses:
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- CTLE 6000: Teaching in Higher Education (3 credits)
- CTLE 6200: Equitable Teaching in Higher Education (3 credits)
- CTLE 6510: Cyber Pedagogy (3 credits)
- CTLE 6800: Teaching Practicum in Higher Education (3 credits
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Special topic course: CTLE 6960 (3 credits) — fulfills required teaching-related elective
- Spring 2026: Teaching with AI — explores AI tools for instruction and ethical usage
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Upcoming Funding Deadlines |
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