CAUGHT IN THE ACT TEACHING AWARDS
"Caught in the Act recognizes WSSU faculty who are "caught" teaching in new, fun, innovative and transformative ways. CITI then acknowledges these faculty in three ways:
- In our CITI Beat newsletter
- At the end of the year, at our ACUE Awards Banquet or Adobe Bash Faculty Festival
- With a small gift
FOCUS ON AI
To ensure that WSSU stays on the cutting edge of quality instruction, Dr. Carol Cain, Chair of the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance, will host a series of sessions that showcase recordings from The Teaching Professor Conference on AI in Education. The recordings, only available until February 17, are scheduled for two to four hour viewing sessions each Friday and began on January 10. For a comprehensive list of sessions and abstracts, please access the schedule below.
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENING......
IN YOUR CITI
This semester, CITI is offering faculty a Lunch and Learn Series called Student Success: It's Everyone's Role. These will be interactive sessions with collaborative discussions and activities to share ways to promote student success in instruction.
These sessions will be once a month, and lunch will be provided. Space is limited, and you must register to attend.
Here are the dates for Spring 2025: All start at 12 noon in O'Kelly 329
- Friday, 2/14
- Friday, 3/28
- Friday, 4/25
The first one is Friday, February 14, 2025. Please use this link or the QR code on the flyer to register. If you register and cannot attend, let us know so we can share your space with another faculty member.
University College and the Department of Liberal Studies are partnering with the Center for Innovative and Transformative Instruction to offer post-traditional learners a pathway to degree completion. The Online Interdisciplinary Workforce Degree Pathways Project will position adult learners to specialize in different fields to enhance their employment options and increase their economic mobility. The courses in this new degree pathway will embody the critical workforce skills that employers desire and reflect the quality standards of online course design and instructional excellence. The focus this semester is course design for the Education Studies pathway. We are excited about this collaboration and its impact on student success.
Did You Know?
In October 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was told over the phone while he was in bed suffering from exhaustion.
DON'T FEAR...WE'RE HERE!
The Center for Innovative and Transformative Instruction (CITI) is an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative common area for faculty, staff and administrators to pursue innovation and transformation in higher education teaching and learning, including the scholarship of teaching & learning (SoTL). CITI will keep you updated on the latest innovative and transformative instructional methods and technologies. CITI Team personnel are all experienced college faculty with a strong background in teaching and learning, course design, instructional technology, and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES
HBCU ENGAGE 2025
March 25-26, 2025
Packed with dynamic sessions and real-world insights, HBCU Engage dives deep into strategies for leveraging external engagements that drive research, innovation, and institutional growth. With a focus on practical tactics and best practices, you’ll learn how to launch and sustain high-impact partnerships that go beyond the status quo.
The 2025 University System of Georgia Teaching & Learning Conference will take place on April 3-4, 2025 in Columbus, GA.
May 19-21, 2025
THE TEACHING PROFESSOR CONFERENCE
Are you finding that the challenges of higher education teaching and learning have escalated? You’re not alone. Join us at the Teaching Professor Conference from June 6–8, 2025, in Washington, D.C. to gain practical tools, innovative strategies, inspiration and support tailored to the unique challenges faced by educators today.
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Moody, Tarik. “10 Black Pioneers in A.I. Featured in Time Magazine’s TIME100 A.I.” HYFIN, 5 Mar. 2024, hyfin.org/2024/03/05/10-black-pioneers-in-a-i-featured-in-time-magazines-time100-a-i/#:~:text=Timnit%20Gebru%20is%20a%20prominent%20figure%20in,deliberate%20choice%20to%20prioritize%20speed%20over%20safety.
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