Teaching tips on supporting transfer students, coffeehouse tomorrow, new podcast episode, resource for Teaching with Teams, and more

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

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

In honor of National Transfer Student Awareness week held each October, our most recent VOISES panel featured the experiences of transfer students at UNCG. Below is a summary of the major takeaways from the panel and how instructors can support transfer students throughout their academic journeys:

Transfer students are interested in completing a degree and where a course is within the plan of study in a department is important. It would be helpful to your transfer students if you are aware of where your class may align and how they may be able to continue to move forward through a discipline.
As Transfer students start in year 3 of a degree, they have not had the opportunity to build relationships in a department that non-transfer students have so are disadvantaged. They have a lot to learn outside of classes and need help and support in this area. The simple action of providing networking opportunities or providing resources for students to connect with on campus and in the community to help them build a strong support network community.
Transfer students see the value in external speakers. Inviting guest speakers provides students with access to other perspectives, adds variety and access to the different career pathways possible depending on degree level.

UTLC FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

Check out the latest updates and offerings from the UTLC.

New Episode | Small Steps, Big Impact Podcast

Episode 23 of the Small Steps, Big Impact podcast features a conversation with hosts Brad Johnson and Nodia Mena with Dr. Nir Kshetri, Professor of Management within the Bryan School of Business & Economics on another look at the intersection of EDI and Artificial Intelligence.

New Resource for Teaching with Teams

If you are planning to use Microsoft Teams meetings with your students, ITS Learning Technology has created a video resource you can share with your students before your first meeting to help them successfully join the meeting and get familiar with the Teams environment.

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

ACUE Effective Teaching Practices Courses and Fostering Culture of Belonging | Learn more about these self-paced microcredentials and enroll using the UNCG ACUE web portal.
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.
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.
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

☕️ UTLC Coffeehouse | Graham Building (Room 308) co-hosted by the Department of Sociology

Coffeehouses are a space to gather with colleagues. No set agenda, just coffee (or tea), snacks, and great conversation. View more upcoming coffeehouses on our events calendar.

🧑‍💻 Teaching with Teams | In-person session, Bryan 209

In this face-to-face, hands-on experience, you’ll get comfortable with the features of Teams and Teams meetings that support teaching and learning from both the instructor and student perspectives. This session will be held several times in Fall. View all offerings for Teaching with Teams training.

☕️ UTLC Coffeehouse | Gatewood Studio Arts Building co-hosted by the School of Art

Coffeehouses are a space to gather with colleagues. No set agenda, just coffee (or tea), snacks, and great conversation. View more upcoming coffeehouses on our events calendar.

🥂 UTLC Fall 2023 Biergarten

Celebrate the end of the semester with the UTLC! This is an opportunity to gather informally with colleagues and relax with hors d’oeuvres and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served). We will also recognize our Fall 2023 Minerva Mentions nominees and celebrate all instructors for their work and dedication.

MINERVA MENTIONS

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

We are pleased to announce our next nominee, Clarice Young! 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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