Upcoming Events

01
Aug

Right Referral Webinar - Disability Resource Center / Counseling and Psychological Services

Workshop/Training

A Right Referral Support for Students Webinar

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
07
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Editing 2+ Courses in one Place with Canvas Blueprints

Workshop/Training

Canvas allows a teacher to create a "blueprint" course, where updates can be made just once and then synced to several associated courses. This can greatly ease the management of multiple versions of the same class. This workshop shows how to use and effectively manage blueprint courses.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
08
Aug

AI in Teaching: Basics

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address what they are capable of and the various 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.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
08
Aug

Statewide Campuses

Workshop/Training

A Right Referral Supports for Students webinar

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

Student Support Staff Retreat

Workshop/Training

Who: For USU Blanding Student Support Staff who work in the following areas: NASNTI I & II, TRIO, & Student Services Location: Edge of the Cedar Museum Guest trainer/speaker: Nicole Schrubb

8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
10
Aug

Aetna Webinar – Supporting a Loved One Through the Job Search

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Job loss can be difficult. It can create many emotions and may be challenging to figure out the next step for your career. Join us to discuss how you can be supportive of a loved one while they go through the process of finding a new job. You'll also learn helpful approaches to job searching you can share with them.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
14
Aug

Department Head Retreat

Workshop/Training

Yearly retreat for all USU Department Heads and Deans. This year there will be leadership development presented by Human Resources.

8:00 am - 2:30 pm | TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom |
14
Aug

New Faculty Orientation & Foundations of USU Teaching

Workshop/Training

The New Faculty Orientation & Foundations of USU Teaching event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Empowering Teaching Excellence. This event is designed for new instructors to connect to resources and collaborators across the USU system. New instructors at USU including tenure track, non-tenure track, lecturers, clinical faculty, and professional practice faculty are invited to participate. Join us to build a foundation to support your own professional development.

8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Life Sciences Building |
14
Aug

Mandatory Adjunct Faculty Training - USU Blanding

Workshop/Training

Any adjunct teaching in the fall of 2023 or spring of 2024 is required to attend this mandatory training. On this day you will complete FERPA, Title IX, Grading and Canvas training. Breakfast and lunch will be served - see you there! Full-time staff teaching Habits of Mind and ISTU prefix courses are required to attend as well.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Utah State University Blanding Campus |
14
Aug

Mandatory Adjunct Faculty Training - USU Blanding

Workshop/Training

Any adjunct teaching in the fall of 2023 or spring of 2024 is required to attend this mandatory training. On this day you will complete FERPA, Title IX, Grading and Canvas training. Breakfast and lunch will be served - see you there! Full-time staff teaching Habits of Mind and ISTU prefix courses are required to attend as well.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Utah State University Blanding Campus |
14
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Building Interactive Learning Activities with Atomic Assessments

Workshop/Training

Atomic Assessments provide 65 question types with multiple delivery and feedback options. They can be embedded nearly anywhere in Canvas, for practice or for points. Options abound for math and science. See how to create the interactive lessons you've longed to provide your students.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
15
Aug

Recruitment and Admissions

Workshop/Training

A Right Referral Supports for Students webinar

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
15
Aug

AI in Teaching: Basics

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address what they are capable of and the various 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.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
15
Aug

AI in Teaching: Opportunities

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss some of the ways AI can be used by faculty for content creation, design analysis, help with feedback, student coaching, simulation, and more. We'll give examples of assignments and prompts using AI and allow participants to share their own thoughts and ideas around AI in teaching.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
17
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Teaching Online Classes

Workshop/Training

Learn how to set up an online course in Canvas using a Canvas template. This workshop addresses the process of beginning with a course map, importing a Canvas template, and then developing and organizing course materials into modules.

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Online/Virtual |
17
Aug

Advanced lecture recording: Real-time audio/video mixing with OBS Studio

Workshop/Training

Learn to actively switch from camera to desktop (or both) as you record your lecture from your home or office. Incorporate motion graphics and more without a lot of post-production editing. This workshop focuses on using Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio), a free program for video recording and live streaming, create more professional lectures.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
17
Aug

Science Faculty & Staff Retreat

Workshop/Training

College of Science Faculty & Staff Retreat

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
17
Aug

Aetna Webinar – Working as a Team With Your Child’s Teachers

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Teachers can be powerful influences in their students' lives. Having a good working relationship with them can help your child at school. Join this webinar to learn ways to team up with your child's teachers to support your child's success.

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

CIDI Workshop - Getting Started in Zoom

Workshop/Training

Learn the basics of Zoom, including scheduling, recording, managing settings, and making a good learning environment for your students.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
18
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Managing and Editing Lecture Recordings

Workshop/Training

With all the recordings you have probably been creating lately, your MyMedia account may be in need of some attention. This workshop will take you through the first steps to becoming a media master: learn how to tag and add descriptions to your recordings to make them more easily searchable, discover the power of playlists, and become familiar with the basic editing tools that are available through MyMedia.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
21
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Editing 2+ Courses in one Place with Canvas Blueprints

Workshop/Training

Canvas allows a teacher to create a "blueprint" course, where updates can be made just once and then synced to several associated courses. This can greatly ease the management of multiple versions of the same class. This workshop shows how to use and effectively manage blueprint courses.

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

CIDI Workshop - Advanced Zoom

Workshop/Training

Learn about advanced Zoom options, such as breakout rooms, polls, and using multiple monitors.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
22
Aug

USU Restoration Consortium Short Course: Basic Wetland Delineation

Workshop/Training

Instructors: Dr. Karin Kettenring & Nate Norman Dates: August 22-23, 2023 Description: Learn to apply wetland delineation course material in real-world wetland settings when problem-solving and decision-making in the face of uncertainty are necessary (especially with problematic soil situations). Students will develop specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by wetland professionals as specified by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

All Day | Natural Resources Building |
22
Aug

CIDI Workshop - New Quizzes in Canvas

Workshop/Training

Learn how to leverage New Quizzes in Canvas to create a more dynamic assessment experience. This workshop will include New Quizzes creation, question types, settings, moderating, and editing. Changes to the workshop curriculum can be made based on instructor experience. To register, click on the website link below.

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Online/Virtual |
22
Aug

Shelley Willingham: The Business Case for Inclusive Marketing

Workshop/Training

Shelley Willingham is a business strategy expert, entrepreneur, and thought leader with more than 20 years of corporate and small business experience. In this one-hour webinar, Shelley will make the case for why diversity, equity, and inclusion matter in the marketing of higher education and how communicators can promote a sense of belonging for employees and students so they can thrive.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
22
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Teaching Connect Classes

Workshop/Training

Best practices and tools to use while broadcast teaching. Topics will vary based on attendees and their needs.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
23
Aug

CIDI Workshop - What's New in Canvas?

Workshop/Training

This workshop will walk through new features in Canvas and how to utilize them in your courses.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
23
Aug

AI in Teaching: Basics

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address what they are capable of and the various 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.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
23
Aug

Introduction to Social Annotation with Hypothes.is

Workshop/Training

This session will be an introduction to using Hypothesis and social annotation in your courses. Jessica from the Hypothesis team will share how teachers are using annotation-powered reading to help students develop foundational academic skills like deep reading and persuasive writing. In addition to sharing pedagogical best practices for social annotation, she will demonstrate how Hypothesis is used with course readings in Canvas. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to start incorporating social annotation into their courses to improve student outcomes.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
24
Aug

USU Restoration Consortium Short Course: Field Botany: Wetland and riparian plants

Workshop/Training

Instructors: Dr. Karin Kettenring & Dr. Leila Shultz Dates: August 24-25, 2023 Description: Through this course, students will become familiar with commonly encountered plant families and genera found in wetland and riparian systems and develop the skills, competencies and points of view needed by professionals in the field.

All Day | Natural Resources Building |
24
Aug

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.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
24
Aug

Aetna Webinar – Letting Go of the Past: Your Life Is Now

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Learning how to let go is important for being able to move forward. Join this webinar to get tips on how to release things that hold you back and make your days more positive and happy.

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

AI in Teaching: Opportunities

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss some of the ways AI can be used by faculty for content creation, design analysis, help with feedback, student coaching, simulation, and more. We'll give examples of assignments and prompts using AI and allow participants to share their own thoughts and ideas around AI in teaching.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
25
Aug

Avoiding Predatory Publishers

Workshop/Training

Whether you're a seasoned researcher or new to the field, understanding the warning signs and strategies for identifying predatory publishers is crucial for protecting your work and reputation. We will share insights, discuss best practices, and provide practical tips to help you make informed decisions about where to publish your research. Don't miss this opportunity to safeguard your scholarly contributions. Register today to attend in person or via Zoom.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | USU Libraries |
29
Aug

Aetna Webinar – Building Healthy In-Law Relationships

Workshop/Training

Aetna, USU’s Employee Assistance Provider, presents a Resources for Living webinar. Are you a mother or father-in-law? Son or daughter-in-law? Brother or sister-in-law? If so, you may wonder why it can sometimes be difficult to get along with your “family members by marriage.” Join this webinar to explore ideas that may help.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
30
Aug

Engineering Math Resource Center - Trigonometry & Algebra Review

Workshop/Training

Join us for pizza and a review of the concepts of trigonometry and algebra to prepare for your classes this semester!

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Engineering Building |
31
Aug

CIDI Workshop - How to Quickly Create a Beautiful Canvas Course

Workshop/Training

Design Tools for Canvas allows you to rapidly stylize and build out your Canvas course, allowing you to focus more time on planning engaging content and learning activities in your course.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
31
Aug

Engineering Math Resource Center - Calculus One Review

Workshop/Training

Join us for pizza and a review of the principles of Calculus I to prepare for the new semester!

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Engineering Building |
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