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TEACHING AT UO
Jeffrey Stolle, emeritus teaching professor of management in the Lundquist College of Business, discusses defamation during a class on business and ethics.
Want to be featured in Teaching at UO or nominate a colleague? Contact Tim Christie.
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FACULTY IN THE NEWS
Two researchers in the College of Education are speaking up about the harm of focusing on losing weight as a pathway to health. Nicole Giuliani specializes in how self-regulation learned at home ties in with unhealthy eating behaviors, and Nichole Kelly focuses on counseling psychology, eating behaviors and chronic disease risk. The two recently co-edited a special issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on weight stigma, which their research shows can lead to worse health outcomes for people in bigger bodies, and the number on the scale is a very narrow view of someone's health.
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AI Teaching Triangles bring UO Core Education faculty together in trios to strengthen assignments through peer collaboration, practical resources, and a completion-based stipend ($500+OPE). All views on AI are welcome. Please apply using this form. The program is a shared initiative of the Teaching Engagement Program and UO Libraries.
Join a member of the Office of the Provost’s Elements team to walk through how to use the system for your upcoming faculty review. You’ll receive hands-on practice with your review exercise, and you’ll be given helpful resources you can reference anytime. Sessions begin Jan. 28 and take place biweekly at 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays on Zoom. Find more information on the training & support webpage.
Join the first two sessions of this new 5-part series:
- How Does the University Budget Work?
Jamie Moffitt, Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration
Register via MyTrack
— Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (in-person)
— Feb. 4, 2-3 p.m. (Zoom) - How Does University Fundraising Work?
Wesley Stewart, Senior Associate Vice President for Development, and Lacie LaRue, Assistant Vice President, Advancement Strategies and Technology Innovation
Register via MyTrack
— Feb. 6, 2-3 p.m. (in-person)
— Feb. 16, 11 a.m.-noon (Zoom)
Build your leadership capacity and deepen your UO community during this year-long intensive and engaging program. Applications are due Jan. 23.
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UO Dreamer Ally Training
Friday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon in EMU Crater Lakes Room
The Dreamers Working Group is offering its annual Dreamer Ally Training, where faculty and staff will gain: insight into challenges faced by Dreamer and immigrant students at UO; knowledge of campus resources and referral options; guidance on what to do if immigration enforcement agents come to campus; and strategies for creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Register for the training through this Qualtrics page or by visiting the UO Immigrant Student Resources website. For more information, email justcarp@uoregon.edu.
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What Motivates Your Students?
Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 10-11 a.m. in EMU Swindells Room 230
In this workshop, we’ll consider ways instructors can highlight the value of a course’s content and assignments to keep students motivated to engage and learn.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
Thursday, Jan. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom
The Division of Equity and Inclusion welcomes all members of the campus community to the annual commemoration and awards ceremony honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Titled "The Courage to Belong,” the event recognizes UO faculty, staff and student groups whose contributions demonstrate a commitment to making our community more welcoming and respectful for all. Register today.
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Rethinking Assessment with AI in Mind
Friday, Jan. 23, from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom
How can we redesign assignments to support learning, inclusion, and clear expectations around GenAI use? This working session will offer research-informed strategies for clarifying purpose and expectations, widening access points, and sustaining student engagement. Participants will leave with a redesigned assessment element and concrete next steps.
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Group Work in Large Classes
Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 10-11 a.m. in EMU Lease Crutcher Lewis Room 23
In this workshop, we will discuss group formation and how to keep students on task and engaged within a group.
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Pizza and Pedagogy
Thursday, Feb. 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in EMU Swindells Room 230
This informal session examines grading strategies at a time when students cite grade anxiety as a driver of AI use. Physics professor Andrea Goering will share her approach to alternative grading in STEM, from policy to practice, and discuss ways to help students adapt. Participants will also have time to exchange ideas with colleagues.
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Developing Your Online Course
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2-3 p.m. in PLC 184
This session supports faculty and staff developing their first online course. Participants will explore the UO's Canvas Course Site Essentials and learn why each element matters, with examples from colleageus and time to brainstorm ideas for their own courses.
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Preparing to Teach Online
Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2-3 p.m. in PLC 184
This session is intended for faculty and staff teaching their first online class. Explore what it means to teach an online course. Students flourish when instructors engage with them in regular and meaningful ways and encourage a robust peer learning community.
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UO STUDENTS BY THE NUMBERS
A new webpage shows current and historical data for the key performance indicators and indicators of success related to timely graduation, one of the four goals of Oregon Rising, the UO’s strategic plan. For more detailed view on these indicators, follow the gray box at the bottom of the dashboard.
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| ACCESSIBILITY TIP OF THE MONTH
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Links and Descriptive Text
When adding links to your Canvas content, use descriptive link text instead of full URLs. Pasting raw URLs makes content hard to read and rarely provides useful context. Avoid generic phrases like “click here” or “read more” because they don’t tell users what to expect. Instead, embed the link in meaningful text that clearly indicates the destination.
Avoid underlining to emphasize text because underlined text indicates a link. Instead, use bold or italics for emphasis and use underlined text only for links.
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