Grad Students and Postdocs: CIRTL Has Free Professional Development for You
Penn State is a member of the CIRTL network (the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning), an international consortium of universities. CIRTL focuses on preparing grad students and postdocs to teach effectively, with a special emphasis on STEM disciplines. What this means for you: Penn State grad students and postdocs are eligible to register for CIRTL events. You can find a list of these free events at: https://cirtl.net/events/
Schreyer Institute DEIA Events
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has a number of DEIA events planned for the coming months. For full details and to register, visit our Events page.
OL 3600: Universal Design for Learning
This self-paced course is a collaboration between the Schreyer Institute and World Campus Online Faculty Development. Enrollment is conducted on a continuous basis through Spring 2023 at OL 3600: Universal Design for Learning.
Making Your Presentations More Accessible
Facilitated by Michelle McManus and Elizabeth Pyatt, Information Technology Consultant, Penn State IT
Tuesday, 2/28/2023, 10:35 - 11:50 a.m.
Disability Inclusion in the Classroom: Being an Ally for Students with Disabilities
Facilitated by Allison Fleming, PhD, CRC, Associate Professor of Rehabilitation and Human Services and Counselor Education, and Ashleigh Johnson, Disability Specialist Intern
Tuesday, 3/28/2023, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, 4/3/2023, 12:05 - 1:35 p.m. - REVISED DATE!
DEI Journal Club w/ Guest Author Dr. Tina Harris
Facilitated by Adam Smith, Assistant Research Professor, Beate Brunow, Associate Research Professor and Anna Piotti, DEIA Consultant
Friday, 3/17/2023, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
DEI Journal Club w/ Guest Author Kathy Sun
Facilitated by Adam Smith, Assistant Research Professor, Beate Brunow, Associate Research Professor and Anna Piotti, DEIA Consultant
Friday, 3/31/2023, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
DEI Journal Club w/ Dr. Jay Dolmage, author of Academic Ableism: Disability and Higher Education
Facilitated by Adam Smith, Assistant Research Professor, Beate Brunow, Associate Research Professor and Anna Piotti, DEIA Consultant
Friday, 4/14/2023, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Accessible Syllabus Templates
Facilitated by Mary Ann Tobin, Assistant Research Professor and Elizabeth J Pyatt, IT Accessibility Consultant
Tuesday, 4/18/2023, Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday, 4/26/2023, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Questions?
Email site@psu.edu
The Schreyer Institute is accepting applications for its 2023 Course Design Academy
Academy Dates: Tuesday, May 9 - Friday, May 12 and Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence’s Course Design Academy (CDA) is a highly interactive, hands-on learning community in which faculty design or redesign a course using evidence-based teaching and learning practices. This year’s academy will take place in a hybrid format with sessions in-person at University Park and in Zoom. Enrollment is limited, and acceptance is competitive.
Preference is given to faculty members who are designing a new course or redesigning an existing course for Penn State students, particularly courses that have already received departmental and Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee approval.
For more information and to apply, visit Course Design Academy before Friday, April 7.
Enrollment is limited to 15 participants. Successful applicants will receive information about the course by email by Friday, April 21.
Questions? Contact Adam Smith, ahs5357@psu.edu or Mary Ann Tobin, matobin@psu.edu.
