Upcoming Events

11
Nov

Rubrics and Equity-based Grading

Workshop/Training

This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
12
Nov

CIDI Workshop - Running Secure Exams in Canvas

Workshop/Training

This workshop addresses how to create exams in Canvas, plus tools and methods for protecting quiz content and ensuring academic integrity when in-person proctoring isn't an option. (Includes discussion of Proctorio, question banks, time limits, question design, and more.)

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
12
Nov

Mo Paychecks, No Problem: Tips for Navigating from One Paycheck to Two Each Month at USU

Workshop/Training

Benefited employee pay frequency changes January 2025 from one paycheck to two paychecks per month (semi-monthly). How will you prepare for the upcoming change? We’ll share what we’re doing NOW to prepare to pivot so the January pay cycle doesn’t disrupt our day-to-day financial health. A recording of this workshop is available at https://extension.usu.edu/employee/marketing/training/

Attendance and participation in this event qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
12
Nov

Introduction to Student Resources

Workshop/Training

This 60-minute seminar is designed to expose faculty to the variety of student success resources available at USU. Participants will gain valuable knowledge about USU’s academic support infrastructure. They will recognize that they are not alone in supporting their students' academic progress. The Academic Belonging & Learning Excellence (ABLE) team will lead faculty in discussions that will include an understanding of WHY these supports are necessary, WHERE to find these resources, and HOW faculty can successfully broker students to these success partners

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
12
Nov

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Applying for Retirement

Workshop/Training

Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on applying for retirement. Are you ready to retire? In this webinar, we show you how to apply for retirement and every step in the application.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
13
Nov

Rubrics and Equity-based Grading

Workshop/Training

This hour-long workshop will introduce participants to the principles of equity-based grading and the use of rubrics to promote fair and transparent assessment at the college and university level. Educators will explore how to design rubrics that align with learning goals while reducing bias and promoting student success across diverse backgrounds. Through hands-on activities and discussions, participants will gain practical tools for implementing grading practices that recognize student effort, growth, and diverse ways of demonstrating knowledge.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
13
Nov

Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Wrangling spatial data

Workshop/Training

The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Natural Resources Building |
13
Nov

Lunch & Learn - Budgeting Hacks

Workshop/Training

USU Be Well and Extension's Empowering Financial Wellness Program present a lunch and learn on budgeting and tips to improve yours. Have you started budgeting but you’re finding it difficult to stick with it or maybe you’re not sure where to start? Join us as we discuss some budgeting hacks to help you take control of your finances make your money work for you. Join us to learn about common budgeting mistakes and how to avoid them, how to keep unexpected expenses from derailing your budget, and review our favorite budgeting methods & apps. *Presentation will be recorded. Attendance and participation in this event qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
13
Nov

Engineering 360°: Crafting Your Engineering Portfolio

Workshop/Training

Join us for a hands-on workshop led by Dr. Doug Hunsaker, who will share best practices and insider tips on portfolio development. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to create a standout engineering portfolio that showcases your skills, projects, and achievements, setting you apart in a competitive job market. Come and go as your schedule allows, and work on your portfolio in real time with feedback from Dr. Hunsaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a significant step towards landing your dream job in engineering!

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Engineering Building |
13
Nov

Open Educational Resources Faculty Workshop

Workshop/Training

USU Libraries is excited to invite you to a faculty workshop on converting course materials into Open Educational Resources (OER). Open Educational Resources are teaching, learning, and research resources that are free of cost and access barriers and carry legal permission for open use. Learn how to leverage the library's new Innovation Hub to create high-quality multimedia OER. Come discover how to use the Hub's resources to develop course materials, license your work openly, and ensure your work is easily accessible to students and fellow instructors!

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Merrill Cazier Library Innovation Hub |
14
Nov

CIDI Workshop - Importing and Updating Your Course for the New Semester

Workshop/Training

This workshop addresses how to copy content from one semester's course to another, update due dates and settings, check for problems, and make additional enhancements.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
14
Nov

Lunch & Learn - It's Holiday Time Already?

Workshop/Training

USU Be Well and Aetna, USU's Employee Assistance Program present a lunch and learn on preparing for the holiday season. The holidays are painted as cheerful and relaxing. So, why do we get so stressed? Let’s look at what contributes to our stress and learn ways to reduce this level and truly enjoy those special occasions. Participants will learn to address the stress of the holidays, find ways to make the holidays more enjoyable, and learn tips to manage holiday stress. *Presentation will not be recorded. Attendance and participation in this event will qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.*

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
14
Nov

Aetna Webinar – The Power of Positive Thinking

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Do you tend to be a more positive or negative thinker? Join this webinar to learn about the negativity bias, the effects of negative and positive thinking and how to cultivate a more positive mindset.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
18
Nov

SBIR for Start-Ups: Turning Research Into Revenue

Workshop/Training

Join us as the Utah Innovation Center, and key partners, explore funding opportunities for research and development with the SBIR/STTR programs— a vital resource for researchers, small businesses, and innovators! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN *How to access federal funding through SBIR/STTR programs *Investment opportunities from the Utah Innovation Fund *The role of USU’s Tech Transfer Office in commercializing and licensing research *Support available from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) For more information, contact: jborget@utah.gov 801-400-7347

12:00 am - 1:30 pm | David B. Haight Center |
18
Nov

Setting the Tone for Semester-Long Student Participation by Changing up the First Day of Class

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

Do you sometimes find students reluctant to participate in your course in spite of your best efforts and charming personality? Come attend this Sparkshop to learn a way to start the semester in a way that sets a positive tone for your course and engenders student buy-in from the beginning by collaboratively establishing classroom norms on the first day of class. (I know and I get it, class time is a precious commodity. In my experience, this practice has paid off in spades throughout the semester.)

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | Online/Virtual |
18
Nov

CIDI Workshop - Creating Usable, Accessible Courses

Workshop/Training

Learn quick and easy practical tips to make sure your content more usable and easy to learn for the students in your course. In this workshop we will go over how to 1) get rid of extra content and simplify navigation, 2) get rid of broken links and make sure your content is published, 3) embed and caption your videos to make them more usable for everyone, and 4) provide content in user-friendly formats that work well on mobile devices.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
19
Nov

Front & Center Webinar: Balancing Support and Boundaries with Students

Workshop/Training

In this session we will cover the challenging task of how to be a caring supporter of students while setting healthy boundaries and attending to your own self-care. We will do exercises to increase intentionality and consistency in boundary setting; consider our verbal and nonverbal boundary cue behaviors; play a Kahoot game to see if we’re merging into the therapist lane; do active script work for responding to struggling students; and consider personal “policies” for maximizing student support and healthy boundary setting. We will also discuss how to refer to which resources when small and big mental health issues arise.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
19
Nov

Lunch & Learn - Digestive Health; Benefits of a Healthy Gut and How to Improve

Workshop/Training

USU Be Well and Registered Dietitian, Brooke Lister, present a workshop on digestive health. A healthy gut promotes overall well-being in many different areas of health. The food we eat significantly impacts the balance of bacteria in our gut which leads to either good or bad gut health. In this presentation, we will discuss the benefits of why having a healthy gut is important. We will also talk about dietary changes that can be made to increase the number of good bacteria in your gut! *Presentation will be recorded. Attendance and participation in this event qualify as an activity for the Be Well Rewards program.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
19
Nov

Introduction to Student Success

Workshop/Training

Student success is core to our land-grant teaching mission at USU, where we are committed to helping students from a wide range of backgrounds be successful. Participants in this 2-hour seminar will be introduced to the culture and context of teaching for student success at USU. Faculty will learn about best practices to facilitate student success and academic belonging in their classes as well as gain familiarity with the range of supports that are available to students and faculty.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
20
Nov

Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Visualizing spatial data

Workshop/Training

The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Natural Resources Building |
20
Nov

Engineering 360° Maker Space Workshop: Laser Engraving

Workshop/Training

Come learn how to use the laser engravers at the Idea Factory! Our two laser engravers can cut and engrave a wide range of materials, including wood, fabric, and textiles. In this workshop, we'll walk you through how to use the engravers and how to adjust specific settings to optimize your project. This workshop is open to users of all skill levels; no previous experience is required!

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
20
Nov

Aggie Translators

Workshop/Training

If you are fluent in a second or third language, we need you! Come join our wonderful team of Aggie Translators and help us provide translation and interpreting services in our community. Every other Wednesday, we meet to receive informal training to become community translators and interpreters and enhance our language skills. Don't miss out on this opportunity, be an "Aggie Translator."

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Old Main |
21
Nov

CIDI Workshop - AI in Teaching: Basics and Opportunities

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, MS Copilot, Dall-E, etc., as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address how they work and ways teachers can choose to approach them in their classes. We'll discuss syllabus language, AI detection tools, and ways to encourage students to think critically, use AI responsibly, and demonstrate their own capabilities. We'll also share some ideas and examples of AI as a teaching tool.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
21
Nov

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Preparing to Retire

Workshop/Training

Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on preparing to retire. Are you hoping to retire some day? Here are some steps and considerations that you can make to prepare yourself for retirement.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
21
Nov

Aetna Webinar – Communicating With Difficult People

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Communicating with difficult people Do you work with or live with people you think are unreasonable?  Do you have family members that are difficult to deal with? Join this webinar to learn: -What is a “difficult” person? -How to communicate within the difficulty -Whether it’s better to confront or to ignore their behavior -Why boundaries are important and how to set them

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
26
Nov

Aetna Webinar – Beating the Winter Blahs

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Does it sometimes feel like winter will never end? Sign up for this webinar to learn more about the winter blahs and how to cope, including: * What causes the winter blahs? * Differences between the blahs and SAD (seasonal affective disorder). * Simple solutions and ways to improve your mood.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
02
Dec

Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education

Workshop/Training

This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
02
Dec

Contrapower Harassment in Higher Education

Workshop/Training

This hour-long workshop will explore the concept of contrapower harassment, where individuals with less institutional power (such as students) harass those with more authority (such as faculty or staff). Participants will learn about the dynamics of contrapower harassment, its impact on college and university environments, and strategies for responding to and preventing these behaviors.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
03
Dec

CIDI Workshop - Importing and Updating Your Course for the New Semester

Workshop/Training

This workshop addresses how to copy content from one semester's course to another, update due dates and settings, check for problems, and make additional enhancements.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
03
Dec

CIDI Workshop - Grading in Canvas

Workshop/Training

Grading is the most important thing to get right in Canvas. To help, this workshop covers: * The basic logic of Canvas grading, with assignments and assignment groups. * Using the SpeedGrader and rubrics * Assignment rules and assignment weighting * Showing and hiding grades * Late work policies * Extra credit scenarios * Pushing grades to Banner * Grades from third-party tools and content (Time permitting) * Outcomes (Time permitting)

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
04
Dec

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Gaze Into Your Retirement Future

Workshop/Training

Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on retirement planning. Would you like to know how you can "predict" what income you will have in retirement? Learn how to glance into your retirement future by using URS Calculators.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
04
Dec

Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Custom functions

Workshop/Training

The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Natural Resources Building |
05
Dec

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Retirement Investing 101

Workshop/Training

Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on retirement investing. Worried about the volatile stock market? No need to fret. Learn basic investment principles to make better investment decisions for your retirement savings plans no matter the market conditions.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
05
Dec

Aetna Webinar – How To Disagree and Stay Friends

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Disagreements don't have to negatively impact your relationships. Join us to learn helpful ways to communicate across differences and become aware of filters that impact how you and others may view things. You will also learn how to utilize assertive communication to communicate your needs without conflict.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

Inclusive Online Teaching Workshop

Workshop/Training

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) Webinar: Understanding URS Target Date Funds

Workshop/Training

Utah Retirement Systems (URS), presents a webinar on understanding URS target date funds. The right target date fund can make all the difference. Designed to address risk at each retirement savings stage, see what makes URS target date funds different from URS core funds.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
09
Dec

Inclusive Online Teaching Workshop

Workshop/Training

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online learning environments at the college and university level. The session will focus on practical approaches to designing accessible course materials, fostering an inclusive online community, and promoting equitable student participation. Through interactive discussions and case studies, educators will learn how to address diverse learning needs in virtual spaces, ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered to succeed in online courses.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
10
Dec

Inclusive Teaching Workshop

Workshop/Training

This hour-long workshop focuses on fostering inclusive teaching strategies in face-to-face classroom settings. Participants will explore practical methods for creating an equitable classroom environment that respects and supports students and their learning preferences. Through discussions and activities, attendees will learn to design syllabi, facilitate discussions, and implement assessments that promote belonging and participation for all students.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
11
Dec

Universal Design for Learning Workshop

Workshop/Training

This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
11
Dec

Ecology Center Data Science Workshop: Machine learning methods

Workshop/Training

The USU Ecology Center is offering a series of workshops on programming for data science. All workshops will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM in NR 217 (excluding the week of Thanksgiving). Please tell us which workshops you plan to attend at the link. You can email Michael Stemkovski (m.stemkovski@usu.edu) with any questions.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Natural Resources Building |
11
Dec

Universal Design for Learning Workshop

Workshop/Training

This hour-long interactive workshop introduces Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for creating more inclusive and flexible learning environments at the college and university level. Participants will explore how to design courses that accommodate diverse learning needs by providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression. Through practical examples and discussions, attendees will leave with strategies to make their teaching more accessible, supportive, and effective for all students.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
12
Dec

AI in Education Workshop

Workshop/Training

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
12
Dec

Aetna Webinar – Breathing Your Way to Less Stress and Better Health

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Are you feeling stressed out these days? When stress isn't managed it can damage your health. Join this webinar to learn: * How stress impacts your breathing * How deep breathing can lower your stress * Techniques for deep breathing

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
12
Dec

AI in Education Workshop

Workshop/Training

In this hour-long workshop, participants will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming higher education. The session will cover the potential of AI tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as the ethical considerations that come with their use. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions, participants will gain practical insights into leveraging AI to personalize learning, improve student engagement, and streamline instructional practices while critically assessing its implications for academic integrity and equity.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
17
Dec

Aetna Webinar – Holiday Stress: What To Expect and How To Cope

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. The holidays are upon us and many people are feeling the extra stress and tension. Join this webinar to get ideas on how to manage the pace of the season and enjoy your holidays! We’ll discuss • Causes of holiday stress • Demands of holiday season • Tips for managing your expectations and stress level for a happier holiday time!

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
24
Jan

CHaSS Book Proposal Charrette

Workshop/Training

In the Fall, CHaSS Research hosted a workshop with Darrin Pratt, Director of the University of Colorado Press. Pratt shared best practices for academic press book proposals. To follow up on the advice provided during this workshop, we will be offering a charrette - a hands-on, collaborative peer review - specifically focused on in-progress book proposals. Who: Participation in the charrette is by application and is limited to 12 CHaSS faculty (at any rank or campus), including lecturers and post-docs. Preference, however, will be given to early career scholars and those soon seeking promotion. Workshop format: Faculty will be split into small groups based upon their interests and backgrounds. Each faculty member will share their book proposal (in the stage or format that it’s in) prior to the workshop with their group to receive targeted feedback. Participants will each review 1 or 2 book proposals. The workshop will also include an overview of “best practices” for book proposals and summary remarks. Apply: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3mUHXp6KGNtwM9o

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Old Main |
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