March 30, 2026

Call for Award Nominations

The College is currently accepting nominations for the following graduate student awards and scholarships:

Detailed information about the awards and eligibility can be found below, as well as nomination instructions for academic units. Nominations for Allen S. Wilber and Howard J. Baumgartel are due this Friday, April 3. Nominations for Lillian Jacobey Baur are due Friday, April 10.

Questions? Contact: coga@ku.edu

Nominate a KU Core 34 or Capstone Course for the Christopher Haufler KU Core Innovation Award  

The University Core Curriculum Committee (UCCC) is seeking nominations for the Christopher Haufler KU Core Innovation Award, an annual recognition honoring academic departments that exemplify innovative teaching and learning within KU Core 34 or capstone courses. A $3,000 award, funded by the Office of the Provost, is granted to the recipient’s academic department to support initiatives in teaching, learning, and assessment. 

To nominate a course, individuals should submit: 

1) a 1–2-page description outlining inventive strategies that enhance student achievement of KU Core 34 or capstone learning outcomes and demonstrating how assessment data informs the continuous improvement of the course and/or student learning.

2) a course syllabus and relevant assignments that showcase the achievement of student learning outcomes.

Please email nominations to kucore@ku.edu by April 17. Self-nominations are encouraged. 

Questions? Contact: kucore@ku.edu. 

Career Partners Summer Institute

Join faculty from across the disciplines for a deep dive into career development. This four-day institute covers foundational concepts of career readiness, skill development, and programming resources to seamlessly integrate career into your major.

Applications are now open. Contact Greta Perel for more details.

Deans' Open Educational Resources (OER) Incentive

The Office of the Provost has approved an initiative developed by the Dean's Council with the support of KU Libraries to incentivize the adoption of OER in high enrolling courses, particularly those with high rates of DFW (grades of D & F, and withdrawals) and costly course materials. Base levels of $5,000 (for individual proposals) and $10,000 (for team proposals) may be provided to qualifying courses. An additional incentive of $5 per student in a single semester (capped at $1000 or 200 students) is available.  

As of April 2026, this initiative is under active development and enjoys the support of members of the College Dean’s Office, Jayhawk Academic Advising, and the Office of Academic Programs and Experiential Learning. We anticipate funding 2-3 courses per fall and spring semester over a three-year period.

A call for proposals will be issued early in the Fall semester. However, if there are departments/instructors interested in immediately pursuing the adoption of OER in qualifying courses for implementation in Fall 2026, or for any questions about this initiative, please contact oer@ku.edu to discuss. 

No April Meeting

There is no April Chairs & Directors meeting. We encourage all Chairs & Directors to attend the State of the College on April 1.

The Big Event

The Big Event is the single largest day of service at the University of Kansas. KU students, staff, and faculty go out around the Lawrence community to provide assistance to community sites including homes, businesses and parks. We encourage all departments to participate.

This semester The Big Event will take place on April 18 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. You can register using the link below and email us at tbe@ku.edu to create a group for your department.

2026 Course Design Institute 

If you would like to be part of a collegial, hands-on program for instructors who want to develop engaging and effective courses, CDI is for you.

By the end of CDI, you will have a plan for designing or refining a course you will teach next academic year, as well as a way to document results of your teaching project. CDI is one of CTE’s highest-rated programs.

See the CDI call for applications below for details and eligibility.

Deadline: March 30

Questions? Contact: Judy Eddy.

Student Success Academy

Do you want to deepen your understanding of today’s first- and second-year students, connect with colleagues who teach foundational courses, and learn strategies that help all students thrive? Register for the Student Success Academy, a new program designed specifically for faculty and instructors who teach 100- and 200-level courses.

Deadline: March 30 

Questions? Contact: Millinda Fowles.

State of the College

David B. Pittaway Executive Dean Jennifer A. Roberts invites all faculty and staff to attend the annual State of the College on Wednesday, April 1 at 4 p.m. at the Jayhawk Welcome Center, Berkley Room with reception to follow. 

Major Decisions Fair

The College Major Decisions Fair is an upcoming event on Friday, April 3. Prospective and current students will have the opportunity to meet with departments and explore academic programs.

Questions? Contact: collegeinfo@ku.edu 

Faculty Luncheons - Spring 2026

This semester's second faculty luncheon is Friday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Watson 3 West.

UCC Faculty/Employer Lunch

The University Career Center invites you to join them for the Faculty/Employer Lunch on Tuesday, April 7 from 12 - 1 p.m. in the Malott Room of the Kansas Union. They're bringing together faculty and top employers for a conversation about workforce needs, recruiting trends, and how we can better prepare students for meaningful careers. 

Questions? Contact: Greta Perel

Find all of the latest College news here:
Research Review
The College Connection

College Undergraduate Academic Services Newsletter

The College Current

Want to email Dean Roberts or request her appearance at your event?

College Dean's Office
1450 Jayhawk Blvd. 
Strong Hall, Room 200
clasdean@ku.edu
785-864-3661

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