Faculty Enrichment Series Continues Oct. 8

University of Arkansas faculty are invited to the next workshop for professional development in the ongoing Faculty Enrichment Series. The program will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Arkansas Union, rooms 512-514. Refreshments will be provided.

"Teaching and Technology" 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 join faculty mentors in table discussions exploring the following questions:

• How can I help my students learn how to study at the college level?
• How can I help my students build active listening skills?
• How can I help my students improve their communication skills?
• How can I incorporate critical thinking skills in my classes?
• How can I encourage growth mindsets?

Support units across campus will also have representatives available to discuss solutions with faculty. 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 FTC assists faculty in implementing technology to enhance teaching and provides system administration and support for Blackboard, Web and video conferencing, classroom capture, clickers, research and survey support, 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.
• Center for Learning and Student Success
  The Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS+) is a one-stop academic resource hub for students. CLASS+ offers academic coaching, study skills training, college learning courses, personal tutoring, and supplemental instruction.
• UASuccess
  UASuccess helps faculty better serve students with online appointment scheduling and communicating with students based on class performance.