While generative AI can be a powerful tool, it can also keep students from meeting course objectives and developing necessary skills in our courses. Join COLRS staff to discuss ways that we can build assignments to prevent students from turning to AI tools.
In this session, Tarah Sweeting will highlight the strategies CASA is using to help students achieve their academic goals and improve retention at UIS. Participants will learn how CASA leverages key resources such as academic tutoring, supplemental instruction, and intensive first-year advising to create meaningful support pathways for students.
Tarah will also walk through CASA’s initiatives funded by the Strengthening Institutions Grant, including:
Join Kara McElwrath for a walkthrough of the tools available in our classrooms. You’ll get to explore:
We’ll also highlight the software available for you and your students, plus the instructional tech support resources you can lean on throughout the semester.
New to UIS? Curious about classroom tech?
Whether you’re just getting started, need a quick refresher, or want to explore new ways technology can enhance your teaching, this session is for you!
Join Kara McElwrath for a walkthrough of the tools available in our classrooms. You’ll get to explore:
We are excited to announce the first meeting of the Central and Southern Illinois Faculty Development Network for the 2025-2026 academic year.
How do AI detectors work? Are they accurate? What biases do these systems have? Join ITS and COLRS staff to see live testing of an AI detection tool.
How do AI detectors work? Are they accurate? What biases do these systems have? Join ITS and COLRS staff to see live testing of an AI detection tool.
Review the updates to the Faculty Personnel Policy Article 3 Professional Evaluation and Advancement. Then come and ask questions or discuss how you may want to think about preparing your narrative and portfolio.
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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.
International students bring diversity, fresh perspectives, and unique challenges to our classrooms. But how well do we really understand their backgrounds, motivations, and learning experiences? Join our panelists, Drs. Elham Buxton, Sevilay Onal, and Te-Wei Wang for an insightful faculty training where they will explore: