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Full Scholarships Available for AI & Leadership Virtual Summit

We are excited to offer scholarship funds for all full-time and part-time faculty interested in attending the 2025 International Leadership Association (ILA) AI & Leadership Virtual Summit on January 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST. This transformative summit will explore the critical role of…

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Call for Applications: Course Accessibility Rapid Review

Are you ready to make your courses more accessible and inclusive for students with disabilities? Join our Course Accessibility Rapid Review for a four-week, self-paced, What You’ll Gain: The Rapid Review will run December 23, 2024 to January 17, 2025.…

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Lightboard Video Mini-Grants

The Center for Academic Innovation is happy to offer faculty up to $750 in either stipend or professional development funds for creating new instructional videos in our Lightboard Recording Studio. These mini-grants are open to all full- and part-time faculty.…

Countdown to Semester Start: 4 Days to Go!

Conduct a final review of your course Before you make your course active, you can conduct a review with the checklist here (PDF). Send a welcome message A welcome message is a great way to engage your students from the start.…

Countdown to Semester Start: 7 Days to Go!

Tips for setting up your course in Brightspace Get your syllabus finalized before you begin working in Brightspace. Then, using your syllabus as your guide: Brightspace Best Practices:

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