Call for Applications - Character Development at KU
KU faculty are invited to apply to participate in a grant-funded project: “Character Development at the University of Kansas: The IRISE Virtues Initiative.” The goal is to increase faculty support for teaching IRISE virtues and thereby contributing to the character development of KU students.
Application deadline: Monday, Sept. 14
Questions? Contact: Nancy Snow or Kim Beets
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Now Accepting Proposals: The First-Year Seminar Program
First-Year Seminar instructors introduce KU’s newest students to their discipline through innovative, relationship-based teaching practices. By teaching a First-Year Seminar, you’ll teach the topics you’re excited about and engage in a learning community with fellow instructors. To be eligible for the program, courses must satisfy the KU Core 34 US Culture or Global Culture goal. Register for an upcoming information session today.
Priority proposal deadline: Friday, Oct. 2
Questions? Contact: First-Year Seminar
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Research Review
If you’ve missed having College research news in your inbox every other week, it will be back in September. In the meantime, please continue to submit your research news and updates.
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Sabbatical Leave
Completed sabbatical applications, including unit-level review, are due to the Dean's Office by 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Please ensure that all materials are finalized and submitted to classab@ku.edu no later than that time, as we are unable to accept late submissions.
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Reminder: Syllabus Upload Required by Sept. 8
Faculty should upload all fall 2026 course syllabi to Simple Syllabus by Tuesday, Sept. 8 to comply with KU’s Syllabus Policy. If faculty use Simple Syllabus to generate their syllabi, the requirement is met. Resources and guidance — including required policy language and syllabus templates — are available on the Academic Success and CTE Syllabus Resources websites.
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September Chairs & Directors Meeting with New Faculty Reception
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Meeting - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Reception - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Forums C&D, Burge Union
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Marketing Your Major: Introducing the Major Maps + Career Pathways Guide
Recruiting and retaining students in your major is always a challenge, but could it be easier? Yes, especially when you connect your academic experiences with key career milestones, internship opportunities, and alumni career outcomes—and all in one handy document.
Join us for the launch of Major Maps + Career Pathways, a customizable guide that you can use to orient students to your major and career outcomes. During this interactive session, faculty will review examples from College majors, get customized career and alumni data, and begin building a draft map for your own program. This event is co-sponsored by the College and the University Career Center. Lunch will be provided. RSVP required.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
12 to 1 p.m.
Jayhawk Room, KS Union
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Save the Date: Crimson & Blue Day
KU's annual open house event for prospective students is drawing near! This year's event will be held on Friday, Oct. 16. Details on the College's programming and a call to participate will be sent out in early September.
Questions? Reach out to Josh DeBoer and Shelby Herring-Mitchell.
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- Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day, University closed
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Want to email Dean Roberts or request her appearance at your event?
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College Dean's Office
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Strong Hall, Room 200
clasdean@ku.edu
785-864-3661
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