ATL offers programs open to all instructors, as well as those geared towards particular groups of teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legend: ALL = All instructors; FTF = Full-time faculty; GTA = Graduate teaching assistants; PTF = Part-time faculty<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strategies For a Great First Day of Class<\/strong> (ALL) Dates: January 13 & January 14 ________________________________________________________________________ Appointments Available January 6-24 ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Writing Challenge For February 1st Writing Packets<\/strong> (ALL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This challenge is especially for those who will be working on their packets for the February 1st submission date. Through a Brightspace site, you will be able to work at your own pace to set writing goals, get feedback from colleagues, and prepare your packets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: January 6-17, 2025 Registration<\/a> & More Information <\/a> Mental Health First Aid Certification Course for Faculty and Staff <\/strong> (ALL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education is designed with colleges\u2019 and universities\u2019 unique culture and resources in mind. The program trains students, faculty and others in higher education settings about how to recognize the symptoms of emerging mental illnesses or to assist young adults and colleagues in a mental health crisis and help lessen the severity and impact of mental illnesses. Participants receive a three-year national certification in Mental Health First Aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: January 17, 2025 _______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Session Dates: January 27, Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 17, 31, Apr. 14, 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: January 27, 2025 ____________________________________________________________________ A scope of practice is a way to guide your work life toward greater balance, freedom, and clarity. A scope of practice focuses on two questions: 1) What am I qualified to do in this role? 2) What is my responsibility in this role? Join us for this in-person workshop where you will be invited to explore your scope of practice as an educator. Reflect on ways to clarify boundaries so you can be better positioned to support students while preserving your own well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: January 28, 2025 _______________________________________________________________________ Session Dates: Jan. 30 and Mar. 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: January 30, 2025 _______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rhody Scholars Information Session <\/strong>(ALL) Date: January 30, 2025 Part-time Faculty Community of Practice Session #1<\/strong> (PTF) Session Dates: Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 3, 2025 Online Pedagogy Course<\/strong> (ALL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4-week, asynchronous online workshop designed to provide background and knowledge of best-practices to enhance and hone online teaching skills using the Brightspace platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 3, 2025 Registration<\/a> & More Information <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ____________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Active Learning Strategies that Support Inclusivity<\/strong> (ALL) Session Dates: Feb. 4 & 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 4 & 5, 2025 Grading for Growth Book Club, Sessions #1-3<\/strong> (ALL) Dates: February, 6th, 13th, 27th & March 6th Additional Session Dates: Mar. 7, Apr. 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 7, 2025 Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Large Lecture High-impact Teaching Seminar: Motivated to Learn<\/strong>, Session #2 & 3 <\/strong>(ALL) Session Dates: Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 17, 31, Apr. 14, 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 10 & 24, 2025 _______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experienced Part-time Faculty Panel Discussion <\/strong> <\/strong>(PTF) Dates: February 11th & March 31st ________________________________________________________________________ Session Dates: Feb. 12, 26, Mar. 5, 19, Apr, 2, 23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 12 & 26, 2025 Rhody Scholars Program<\/strong> (ALL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the Rhody Scholars and get support to take a SoTL project from initial idea to finished project. This 1-yr program will provide funding, one-on-one consultation, and group workshopping to support you in finally exploring that teaching innovation or idea you\u2019ve been wanting to examine. Full details are available below and the application is open now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application Deadline: Friday, February 14th _________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mid-semester Feedback<\/strong> (ALL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t wait for IDEA feedback to get a pulse on your students’ experiences and learning! This session will cover approaches to gathering midsemester feedback, a valuable intervention tool for clarifying your teaching goals and re-aligning with students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 24 & 25, 2025 _______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well-being\/Vitality<\/strong> Session #2 Cultivating Vitality Through Intentional Rest<\/strong> <\/strong>(ALL) Are you feeling exhausted, more cynical, or less effective in your work? Burnout may be knocking at your door. Come learn about preventing (or managing) burnout by recognizing the signs, contrasting burnout with vitality-enhancing behaviors, and deepening your understanding of the importance of rest. Leave with a personalized plan for intentional rest and achieving greater well-being and vitality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: February 25, 2025 Part-time Faculty Community of Practice Session #2<\/strong> (PTF) Session Dates: Mar. 3, Apr. 7, May 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: March 3, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strategies and Tools for Graduate Teaching Assistants, Sessions #3 & 4<\/strong> (GTA) Session Dates: Mar. 5, 19, Apr, 2, 23<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: March 5 & 19, 2025 Grading for Growth Book Club, Session #4<\/strong> (ALL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you ever wished grading could be different? Participants will become familiar with alternative grading practices (such as standards-based grading) and how it can encourage students to make mistakes, revise their work, and increase their understanding of course material. We will discuss both smaller steps to incorporate alternative grading and full course revision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: March 6, 2025 Additional Session Date: Apr. 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: March 7, 2025 Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Large Lecture High-impact Teaching Seminar: Motivated to Learn<\/strong>, Sessions #4 & 5 <\/strong>(ALL) Session Dates: Mar. 17, 31, Apr. 14, 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: March 17 & 31, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternative Grading Session #2 <\/strong>(ALL) Date: March 18, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well-being\/Vitality<\/strong> Session #3 Reflect & Reimagine: Equity-Centered Well-being in Educational Spaces<\/strong> <\/strong>(ALL) How and why might we center well-being in our work, given the inequitable distributions of labor across race, gender, and status lines in academia? What are the implications of our own rest and labor as educators? This in-person workshop for all faculty invites reflection on these questions by discussing excerpts from Community as Rebellion (Garc\u00eda Pe\u00f1a, 2022), Rest is Resistance (Hersey, 2022), and Unraveling Faculty Burnout (Pope-Ruark, 2022). Through these conversations, we aim to reimagine our educational spaces through an equity lens and with a well-being focus, to shift academic cultures so everyone can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: March 25, 2025 _________________________________________________________ Date: March 26, 2025 Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ___________________________________________________________________________ Dates: March 31, 2025 Strategies and Tools for Graduate Teaching Assistants, Sessions #5 & 6<\/strong> (GTA) Date: April 2 & 23, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n SoTL Reading Club, Session #3: Innovations in STEM<\/strong> (ALL) Date: April 4, 2025 Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ________________________________________________________________________ Session Dates: Apr. 7, May 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: April 7, 2025 _______________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rhody Scholars Workshop, Session #2<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the Rhody Scholars and get support to take a SoTL project from initial idea to finished project. This 1-yr program will provide funding, one-on-one consultation, and group workshopping to support you in finally exploring that teaching innovation or idea you\u2019ve been wanting to examine. Full details will be announced and the application will open in December!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dates: April 18, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Large Lecture High-impact Teaching Seminar: Motivated to Learn<\/strong>, Sessions #6 & 7 <\/strong>(ALL) Date: April 14 & 28, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instructor Appreciation Luncheon <\/strong> (ALL) Date: April 23, 2025 Part-Time Faculty Community of Practice Session #4<\/strong> (PTF) Date: May 12, 2025 ____________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n Summer Institute <\/strong> (ALL) Date: May 19-June 13, 2025
At this session we will discuss strategies for having a great first day of class. This session is for those who teach classes of all sizes. If you are looking for ideas on something to do besides going over the syllabus, this session is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: Jan. 13th from 10am – 11am; Jan. 14th from 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part-Time Faculty Course Prep\/Teaching Consultations<\/strong> (PTF)
Need to ask a quick teaching-related question? Maybe brainstorm an idea while prepping your course(s)? Visit a virtual consultation session just for PT Faculty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: Varies
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: Asynchronous (some optional synchronous sessions)
Location: Brightspace<\/p>\n\n\n\n
_______________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Large Lecture High-impact Teaching Seminar: Motivated to Learn<\/strong>, Session #1 <\/strong>(ALL)
<\/strong>Have you been facing the pressure to teach larger and larger classes? While your class size is increasing, are you also struggling to motivate students to attend, turn in assignments, or engage in deep learning? If so, this seminar is for you. We will apply research-based strategies about motivation so that you can balance the pressure of large class size with the desire to motivate students to engage in their own learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well-being\/Vitality<\/strong> Session #1 Defining Your Scope of Practice and Preserving Your Well-being<\/strong> <\/strong>(ALL)
<\/strong>Feeling overwhelmed? Looking for clarity, connection and revitalization? Instructors face many challenges that can lead to burnout or decreased well-being. And academia can perpetuate inequities across roles and labor. This workshop series is designed to invite reflection on these inequities and empower faculty with the knowledge to prevent (or manage) burnout and decreased well-being, while uplifting the importance of rest and clarity of roles. Join colleagues for thoughtful discussion and we\u2019ll provide coffee, tea, and light snacks. You can attend individual sessions or all three, as your schedule allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSession #1 Description:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Time: 11:00am – 12:15pm
Location: Multicultural Student Services Center, Room 203
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternative Grading #1 <\/strong>(ALL)
<\/strong>This session will introduce some key ideas in “alternative grading” so you can reflect on your existing grading schemes and consider if you would like to make a change in the courses that you teach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Learn more about this opportunity to take a SoTL idea from start to finish! Rhody Scholars is a 1-year program that provides funding, one-on-one consultation, and group workshopping to support you in exploring a teaching idea or question that’s been nagging you! This information session will talk you through the program and application requirements, just in time for you to submit before the February 14th deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 11:30am – 12:15pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nFebruary<\/h1>\n\n
Designed for all Part-time Faculty teaching at URI, this four-session Community of Practice will help faculty develop relationships with colleagues, explore teaching successes and challenges, and further establish their teaching practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> <\/font>& More Information<\/a>
________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: Asynchronous
Location: Brightspace<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What exactly is \u201cactive learning\u201d? How can you leverage these strategies to create a more engaging and inclusive classroom experience? Come find out! In this 1-hour workshop, we\u2019ll explore the active learning continuum and discuss strategies to promote student participation while fostering a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: Feb 4th from 12:30pm – 1:30pm ; February 5th from 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> <\/font>& More Information<\/a>
________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have you ever wished grading could be different? Participants will become familiar with alternative grading practices (such as standards-based grading) and how it can encourage students to make mistakes, revise their work, and increase their understanding of course material. We will discuss both smaller steps to incorporate alternative grading and full course revision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Location: February 6th & 27th in Tyler Hall, Rm 225; February 13th & Mar. 6th on Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
________________________________________________________________________
SoTL Reading Club, Session#1: Innovations in Arts and Humanities<\/strong>: (ALL)
Keep up with the latest in teaching and learning research with this informal discussion group, each month featuring a different discipline and method. Join us from 10-11am on the first Friday of every month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Have you been facing the pressure to teach larger and larger classes? While your class size is increasing, are you also struggling to motivate students to attend, turn in assignments, or engage in deep learning? If so, this seminar is for you. We will apply research-based strategies about motivation so that you can balance the pressure of large class size with the desire to motivate students to engage in their own learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you a relatively new PT faculty member at URI? Or just curious to learn from your PT faculty peers? Join us virtually for a panel discussion with experienced PT faculty who will share tips for successfully teaching at URI. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask your own questions during a Q&A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm on 2\/11 & 4:00pm – 5:00pm on 3\/31
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strategies and Tools for Graduate Teaching Assistants, Sessions #1 & 2<\/strong> (GTA)
Are you ready to elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom? Join us for a series of dynamic workshops and level-up your teaching journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Tyler Hall 225 or WebEx
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: February 24th from 10:00am – 11:00am ; February 25th from 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Feeling overwhelmed? Looking for clarity, connection and revitalization? Instructors face many challenges that can lead to burnout or decreased well-being. And academia can perpetuate inequities across roles and labor. This workshop series is designed to invite reflection on these inequities and empower faculty with the knowledge to prevent (or manage) burnout and decreased well-being, while uplifting the importance of rest and clarity of roles. Join colleagues for thoughtful discussion and we\u2019ll provide coffee, tea, and light snacks. You can attend individual sessions or all three, as your schedule allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSession #2 Description:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Time: 11:00am – 12:15pm
Location: Multicultural Student Services Center, Room 203
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nMarch<\/h1>\n\n
Designed for all Part-time Faculty teaching at URI, this four-session Community of Practice will help faculty develop relationships with colleagues, explore teaching successes and challenges, and further establish their teaching practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> <\/font>& More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you ready to elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom? Join us for a series of dynamic workshops and level-up your teaching journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: TBD
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 2:15pm – 3:15pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a>
________________________________________________________________________
SoTL Reading Club, Session #2: Innovations in the Social Sciences<\/strong> (ALL)
Keep up with the latest in teaching and learning research with this informal discussion group, each month featuring a different discipline and method. Join us from 10-11am on the first Friday of every month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 10:00am – 11:00pm
Location: Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Have you been facing the pressure to teach larger and larger classes? While your class size is increasing, are you also struggling to motivate students to attend, turn in assignments, or engage in deep learning? If so, this seminar is for you. We will apply research-based strategies about motivation so that you can balance the pressure of large class size with the desire to motivate students to engage in their own learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>This session will introduce some key ideas in “alternative grading” so you can reflect on your existing grading schemes and consider if you would like to make a change in the courses that you teach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration <\/a>& More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Feeling overwhelmed? Looking for clarity, connection and revitalization? Instructors face many challenges that can lead to burnout or decreased well-being. And academia can perpetuate inequities across roles and labor. This workshop series is designed to invite reflection on these inequities and empower faculty with the knowledge to prevent (or manage) burnout and decreased well-being, while uplifting the importance of rest and clarity of roles. Join colleagues for thoughtful discussion and we\u2019ll provide coffee, tea, and light snacks. You can attend individual sessions or all three, as your schedule allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSession #3 Description:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Time: 11:00am – 12:15pm
Location: Anchor Room in the Welcome Center
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Innovative Education Conference<\/strong> (ALL)
The purpose of the Innovative Education Conference (IEC) is to bring together URI faculty with other faculty and practitioners from across Rhode Island, the New England region, and beyond to share and discuss best practice approaches to teaching, learning, faculty development and support in a higher education context. The IEC is a virtual conference, allowing for greater accessibility and flexibility for presenters and attendees. The IEC offers workshops, presentations, poster sessions, and roundtable\/panel discussions focused on a theme and organized through various pre-planned conference tracks. The conference also includes a keynote speaker that brings forth relevant and timely research-based information to benefit attendees in their approach to teaching, learning, and faculty success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: All Day
Location: Virtual via vFairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experienced Part-time Faculty Panel Discussion <\/strong>(PTF)
Are you a relatively new PT faculty member at URI? Or just curious to learn from your PT faculty peers? Join us virtually for a panel discussion with experienced PT faculty who will share tips for successfully teaching at URI. You\u2019ll also have an opportunity to ask your own questions during a Q&A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 4:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nApril<\/h1>\n\n
Are you ready to elevate your teaching skills and make a lasting impact in the classroom? Join us for a series of dynamic workshops and level-up your teaching journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: TBD
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep up with the latest in teaching and learning research with this informal discussion group, each month featuring a different discipline and method. Join us from 10-11am on the first Friday of every month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part-Time Faculty Community of Practice Session #3<\/strong> (PTF)
Designed for all Part-time Faculty teaching at URI, this four-session Community of Practice will help faculty develop relationships with colleagues, explore teaching successes and challenges, and further establish their teaching practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time:12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Have you been facing the pressure to teach larger and larger classes? While your class size is increasing, are you also struggling to motivate students to attend, turn in assignments, or engage in deep learning? If so, this seminar is for you. We will apply research-based strategies about motivation so that you can balance the pressure of large class size with the desire to motivate students to engage in their own learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Office for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning invites you to our annual Instructor Appreciation Luncheon, where we recognize and honor the exceptional commitment of our teaching community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Galanti Lounge, URI Library
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\nMay<\/h1>\n\n
Designed for all Part-time Faculty teaching at URI, this four-session Community of Practice will help faculty develop relationships with colleagues, explore teaching successes and challenges, and further establish their teaching practice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Zoom
Registration<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blended\/Hybrid Teaching: In this three-week experience, you will engage in a blended\/hybrid schedule that includes asynchronous online work and weekly in-person sessions to model the importance of designing course content that bridges both learning environments. Together, we will focus on strategies for modality specific student engagement and assessment, as well as tips for integrating learning across spaces, empowering you to cultivate an interactive and seamless learning experience for your students. Key activities will include crafting a detailed syllabus that integrates both face-to-face and online components, developing a course map that outlines strategies tailored specifically to each modality, and populating Brightspace with course content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time: In-person meetings will be held from 9:30am-12pm on Thursdays May 22, May 29, and June 5
Location: TBD
Application<\/a> & More Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\nOngoing ATL Programming
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