January 2021
Seventh Annual Student Affairs Assessment Symposium
Lehigh University Student Affairs Division will be hosting the Seventh Annual Student Affairs Assessment Symposium the week of January 18th, 2021. The virtual event will take place as a series of presentations throughout the week. As in prior years, the Assessment Symposium: Provides professional development opportunities for advancing assessment skills Connects assessment to student learning and engagement Showcases exemplary work being done Highlights the use of data for decision-making and continual improvement This year, it is as important as ever…
Find out more »LVAIC UDL Workshop: Course Design for Inclusion
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework used to guide the design and development of learning materials and environments flexible enough to support individual learners through differentiation, personalization, and thoughtful planning. Learn how to develop flexible, compliant online, hybrid, and face-to-face materials and environments that accommodate diverse learners’ needs and differences. Focus on cognitive science, learning theory, and instructional/learning design while developing activities. In this workshop, we consider and explore the following questions: 1) What is UDL?, 2) What is ADA?, and 3) How do…
Find out more »Seventh Annual Student Affairs Assessment Symposium
Lehigh University Student Affairs Division will be hosting the Seventh Annual Student Affairs Assessment Symposium the week of January 18th, 2021. The virtual event will take place as a series of presentations throughout the week. As in prior years, the Assessment Symposium: Provides professional development opportunities for advancing assessment skills Connects assessment to student learning and engagement Showcases exemplary work being done Highlights the use of data for decision-making and continual improvement This year, it is as important as ever…
Find out more »LVAIC-Wide Wellness Event for Academics: Starting Off The Spring 2021 Semester Right
Together, let's invest in our wellness during the spring semester in the face of a pandemic, uncertainty, and social injustice! Join us for a smorgasbord of sessions of your choice and raffles to start the Spring 2021 Semester off right! Session topics will range from strategies for taking a daily sabbatical, maintaining sleep hygiene during a busy semester, thriving as a non-tenure-track instructor or BIPOC educator, staying physically active, eating healthy, and more! All LVAIC instructors, student-facing administrative staff, and…
Find out more »February 2021
LVAIC UDL Keynote Speaker: Lauren Herckis, a Carnegie Mellon University anthropologist
The Hanson Center for Inclusive STEM Education will host a lunchtime keynote lecture by Lauren Herckis, a Carnegie Mellon University anthropologist who studies faculty culture and the use of technology in higher education. (http://www.laurenherckis.com/). This will be at noon until 1:15 pm on Wednesday, February 3 on Zoom. What Was Old is New: Using new technologies and modalities to support established pedagogies Research shows that faculty prioritize students' wellbeing, success, and engagement. At the same time, we are constantly juggling an…
Find out more »April 2021
LVAIC-Wide Teaching Squares Program | Closing Reflection Session
Spring 2021 | Important Dates Registration Deadline Friday, January 8, 2021 Opening Planning Session Wednesday, January 13th, 12 - 1 pm ET Virtual Observations January - March 2021 Closing Reflection Session & Certificates Thursday, April 1st, 4 - 5 pm ET About the Program: Through a series of observations of teaching, the Teaching Squares program is designed to enhance teaching and learning and build community through a process of reciprocal peer observation, self-reflection, and group discussion. Once instructors register, they…
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