High Impact Practice Development Fund

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The Title III Steering Committee invites faculty to apply for the High Impact Practice Development Fund. This fund, supported by the Title III Strengthening Institutions grant awarded to UIS in 2023, provides seed grants for programs to develop or revise a high-impact practice. The 2025-2026 Development Fund cycle will focus on capstone courses or projects, internships, and study away experiences.

Copyleaks Overview Demo

Join Laina Haymes from Copyleaks for an in-depth demo of the new Copyleaks Overview tool. Laina will be able to answer questions about how this tool works and how it can impact grading experiences for instructors.

Meeting ID: 82531555326
Passcode: 264545

Increasing Student Retention Through Great Teaching

Increasing Student Retention Through Great Teaching

We’ve all heard"Student retention is everyone’s job.†But what does that mean? How does excellent teaching truly impact student success?

Join us for a dynamic conversation with leading experts in higher education as we explore the real impact of strong teaching, pedagogy, and student engagement on retention.

Fix it: Headings, Styles, and Color for Formatting Document Structure

Join the Office of Digital Accessibility and the Center for Online Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½, Research and Service in the next installment of the Fix-It series. This workshop focuses on using headings, styles, and color for formatting document structure. We'll cover steps to create accessible documents structures for all readers.

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Meeting ID: 816 9660 5177
Password: 732122

Fix it: Tables

Join the Office of Digital Accessibility and the Center for Online Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½, Research and Service in the next installment of the Fix-It series. This workshop focuses on creating accessible tables.

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Meeting ID: 816 9660 5177
Password: 732122

Assurance of Student Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Day

Assurance of Student Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Day

Join faculty and staff as they share their experiences in organizing and assessing high-impact practices. Following the discussion, learn more about the Title III HIPs Faculty Development Program and how it supports faculty engagement. This session will also highlight current assessment efforts across campus, providing valuable insights and ideas to enhance your own assessment strategies.

Teaching with Experiential Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ in the Era of Generative AI

Teaching with Experiential Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ in the Era of Generative AI

Join us for an informative workshop led by Dr. Sharma, who will discuss the importance of experiential learning in the realm of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The rapid growth of AI tools has transformed the educational landscape, making it essential for faculty to leverage both experiential learning and AI to equip their students with the cognitive and interpersonal skills necessary in this era of unprecedented technological advancement. In this session, Dr.