Faculty Enrichment Series Continues Oct. 8

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University of Arkansas faculty are invited to the next workshop for professional development in the ongoing Faculty Enrichment Series. The program will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Arkansas Union, rooms 509-511.

“Teaching and Technology in the 21st Century” will be offered in partnership by the Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center, the instructional design and support services department at the Global Campus, and the Faculty Technology Center in the Information Technology Services and is sponsored by the Office of the Provost.

Faculty are invited to drop in at any time during the event and bring (1) a teaching opportunity they want to explore in one or more classes, (2) a teaching challenge for which they are seeking ideas and/or solutions, or (3) a teaching question they would like to pose to the faculty and support services participating. Lunch will be provided.

The Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center asks that those who intend to visit during lunch time please RSVP to tfsc@uark.edu no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.

Support units across campus are collaborating to provide the enrichment series. They include:

• The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center
  The TFSC was established to assist the faculty with their scholarship of teaching and to act as a resource center for new teaching techniques and programs. Representing a part of the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, the TFSC provides a central facility to assist departments, faculty, and teaching assistants in the continued improvement of learning and teaching.
• Instructional Design and Support Services of the Global Campus
  The IDSS assists faculty in designing course activities and assessments, developing instructional materials, and selecting appropriate tools and technology to support course learning objectives.
• Faculty Technology Center of IT Services
  The Faculty Technology Center assists faculty in implementing technology to enhance teaching and provide support for Blackboard, web, and video conferencing, classroom capture, video hosting, and course evaluation.
• Academic Initiatives and Integrity
  Academic Initiatives and Integrity works to support a culture of integrity on our campus and supports faculty by educating the campus community on the university’s academic integrity policy, process, and rubric.
• Center for Educational Access
  The CEA provides resources to ensure students have equal access to the classroom environment. The CEA works with students on an individual basis to determine appropriate accommodations to reduce barriers.
• University Libraries
  Comprising five libraries, the University Libraries provide access to information that will support and foster creativity, study, teaching, and research.
• UASuccess
  UASuccess helps faculty better serve students with online appointment scheduling and communicating with students based on class performance.
• Student Technology Center of IT Services
  The Student Technology Center offers great technology resources to faculty, staff, and students, including a Digital Media Lab, a Team Room, and equipment for checkout, as well as Recording Studios.
• Enhanced Learning Center
  The ELC connects successful UA students with students working to improve academically. ELC services include one-on-one and group tutoring, study skill resources and supplemental instruction (SI) groups.