Newsletter January 22, 2026
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Even if you’re not the biggest fan of AI, it is changing higher education and the workplace beyond it. Students need to be aware of and facile with gen AI tools, regardless of their discipline. And instructors need to be aware of AI tools and policies at the U. We’re constantly working in the Center for Teaching Excellence to update our Teaching with AI page to provide the links and answers to your top questions about AI and instruction. For example:

This semester, the U is rolling out new tools for the campus community, including ChatGPT EDU. You can request access to the tool via University IT’s Service Catalog, and you will receive an email with further instructions. Read more about Getting Started with ChatGPT EDU, including information about guidelines and training resources. 

In CTE, we want to help you implement these tools into your teaching in an ethical and responsible way. Join us via Zoom for a workshop on “Tricks, Tips, and Ideas for Implementing AI into Your Teaching” on Feb. 5 @11am.  Stay tuned for additional offerings around AI and Teaching from CTE this spring and summer!

Dr. Victor Lee, Stanford University - January 23, 1-2, LSSB E2125

Almost every department on campus includes graduate student instructors in some way, whether as sole course instructors, TAs, lab section leaders, or other roles. Did you know that CTE offers graduate student training in pedagogy? We offer a 15-credit online graduate certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, and most of those courses can be taken individually. Courses are offered fall and spring. 

In Spring, our course offerings include a graduate special topics seminar in Teaching with AI. Spots are still open!

Join us for Tech Tips Tuesday! Every other week features Canvas or Accessibility related tools, and Adobe Express Learning Kit, you can use in your teaching or personal projects. Check out the schedule and drop in for the topics that inspire you!

Nominations are now open for the Public Service Professorship and Distinguished Faculty Service Award. Faculty are invited to apply for the following awards recognizing research, excellence in the classroom, and passion for strengthening communities. Apply by February 1, 2026.

Public Service Professorship

The Public Service Professorship award is designed to help a faculty member strengthen community-engaged learning experiences and opportunities tied to civic engagement and also foster stronger partnerships with the local community. It is open to all faculty members at the University of Utah. The prize funds of $7,500 may be used in any way that enables the recipient to carry out the proposed project. Applications due February 1, 2026.

Distinguished Faculty Service Award

The Distinguished Faculty Service Award honors faculty members who have demonstrated sustained commitment to the campus-community connection through a life of active, unpaid community service and the integration of service with research and teaching. Dr. David and Susan Jabusch generously donate $1,000 to the non-profit community organization of the award winner's choice. Applications due February 1, 2026.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: JAN 31

Know someone who champions women at the University of Utah? 💐 The University of Utah Chapter of Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN) invites nominations for the Linda K. Amos Award for Distinguished Service to Women, honoring a faculty or staff member whose work has advanced equity and opportunity for women at the University of Utah. The awardee will be recognized at the Women’s Week Awards Dinner on March 5, and the top five nominees will be invited to attend the dinner.

University  Teaching Grants

January 26, and March 6