Welcome to the weekly UTLC Newsletter supporting teaching and learning at UNCG.

TEACHING TIPS

This section is full of timely and evidence-based practices to apply in your teaching.

This week's tips focus on preparing for midterm grades, which you can now start entering in UNCGenie through September 22.

• Why do we have midterm grades? Midterm grades help direct students to action by providing valuable insights into their academic performance. To ensure our students receive the support they need to succeed, consider referring any students who may benefit from additional assistance to our tutoring, academic success, and academic advising resources. 
• When and how to submit midterm grades. You will submit midterm grades for all students in your full-term undergraduate courses (graduate and part-of-term courses are exempt). Midterm grades will open Monday, 9/11 and close Friday at midnight on 9/22. Midterm grades are entered in UNCGenie in the same way as final grades. You can find complete instructions for submitting midterm grades on the Registrar's website. If you do not have formal assessments at this point in the semester to determine a midterm grade, please use other indicators such as student engagement, non-graded materials, and/or attendance as a proxy for their performance. Please prioritize this task as it significantly impacts their academic progress and our retention efforts. 
• Speaking with your students about midterm grades. It is important to have a conversation with your students before and potentially after they receive their midterm grades. You may wish to convey this information in a Canvas announcement or make time for a brief discussion during class. It is helpful to explain the purpose of the midterm grade policy and help cultivate a growth mindset by connecting students with resources so they can improve or maintain their grades. You may also want to remind students that they can visit you during office hours to discuss their progress and make a plan for success in your course.

UTLC FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Check out the latest updates and offerings from the UTLC.

ACUE is a multi-week course that introduces effective teaching strategies and highlights the benefits of reflective teaching practice. Complete all four courses to receive the American Council of Education (ACE) Certificate in Effective College Teaching. Joining in October is the last chance to complete the full certificate, so don't wait! You can also sign up for the stand-alone Fostering a Culture of Belonging course using the ACUE Portal link below. Contact Dr. Laura Pipe (lmpipe@uncg.edu) with any questions.

Scantron scanning services has been transitioned from the UTLC to the University Proctoring Lab (UPL). So what does this mean for instructors planning to use this service?

• There is no longer a drop off location at 1100 W. Market. Instead, please use the drop off box on the main floor of the Jackson Library
• If you opt to pick up your assessments rather than having them delivered via campus mail, the new pick up location will be located in the Forney Building, room 114
• Contact Shawn O'Neil (smoneil@uncg.edu or scanningservices@uncg.edu), Assistant Director of Academic Excellence, for all questions regarding scanning services

FACULTY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Check out these upcoming opportunities from the UTLC and other partners on campus. Additional training opportunities are available at workshops.uncg.edu.

Ongoing Opportunities

• DiversityEDU | This online module through Canvas offers faculty and staff skills-based development in areas of equity and diversity.

• Indigenous Safe Space Project on Canvas | This student-led initiative helps to prepare the campus community with basic skills for supporting our Indigenous and Native students.

• *New* Level Up: Mental Health Education & Training | Help foster a culture of care by engaging in trainings for suicide prevention, Mental Health First Aid, Spartan well-being, and more.
• UNCG Libraries Webinars | Research and Application Webinar Series (fall 2023 registration and recordings) | Zotero Webinar Series (recordings)
• New to Teaching | Access this Canvas site to learn about how students learn, preparing for class, grading, office hours, engagement, active learning, and more.
• *New* Safe and Trans Zone Training on Canvas | Enroll in this self-paced online course to complete Safe Zone 1.0, 2.0, and Trans Zone if you cannot attend an in-person workshop.
• Web Accessibility 101 | This asynchronous, self-paced course focuses on the fundamentals of making online content accessible.

Upcoming Events, Training, and Workshops

MINERVA MENTIONS

This segment features instructors who exemplify excellence and innovation in teaching at UNCG.

We are pleased to announce our next nominee, Tara Webb! Click the image below to read the nominee's Words of Wisdom. Note: this year's profiles are created using Microsoft Sway. After clicking the link, scroll down using your mouse or keyboard to advance through the presentation.

To nominate yourself or a colleague, please complete the form at go.uncg.edu/minerva-mentions.

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