Upcoming Events

01
Aug

Right Referral Webinar - Disability Resource Center / Counseling and Psychological Services

Workshop/Training

A Right Referral Support for Students Webinar

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
07
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Editing 2+ Courses in one Place with Canvas Blueprints

Workshop/Training

Canvas allows a teacher to create a "blueprint" course, where updates can be made just once and then synced to several associated courses. This can greatly ease the management of multiple versions of the same class. This workshop shows how to use and effectively manage blueprint courses.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
08
Aug

Statewide Campuses

Workshop/Training

A Right Referral Supports for Students webinar

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
08
Aug

AI in Teaching: Basics

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address what they are capable of and the various ways teachers can choose to approach them in their classes. We'll discuss syllabus language, AI detection tools, and ways to encourage students to think critically, use AI responsibly, and demonstrate their own capabilities. We'll also share some ideas and examples of AI as a teaching tool.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
14
Aug

Department Head Retreat

Workshop/Training

Yearly retreat for all USU Department Heads and Deans. This year there will be leadership development presented by Human Resources.

8:00 am - 2:30 pm | TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom |
14
Aug

New Faculty Orientation & Foundations of USU Teaching

Workshop/Training

The New Faculty Orientation & Foundations of USU Teaching event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Empowering Teaching Excellence. This event is designed for new instructors to connect to resources and collaborators across the USU system. New instructors at USU including tenure track, non-tenure track, lecturers, clinical faculty, and professional practice faculty are invited to participate. Join us to build a foundation to support your own professional development.

8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Life Sciences Building |
14
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Building Interactive Learning Activities with Atomic Assessments

Workshop/Training

Atomic Assessments provide 65 question types with multiple delivery and feedback options. They can be embedded nearly anywhere in Canvas, for practice or for points. Options abound for math and science. See how to create the interactive lessons you've longed to provide your students.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
15
Aug

AI in Teaching: Basics

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address what they are capable of and the various ways teachers can choose to approach them in their classes. We'll discuss syllabus language, AI detection tools, and ways to encourage students to think critically, use AI responsibly, and demonstrate their own capabilities. We'll also share some ideas and examples of AI as a teaching tool.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
15
Aug

Recruitment and Admissions

Workshop/Training

A Right Referral Supports for Students webinar

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual |
15
Aug

AI in Teaching: Opportunities

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss some of the ways AI can be used by faculty for content creation, design analysis, help with feedback, student coaching, simulation, and more. We'll give examples of assignments and prompts using AI and allow participants to share their own thoughts and ideas around AI in teaching.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
16
Aug

Annual ETE Conference

Conference/Seminar

The Empowering Teaching Excellence (ETE) conference is coming up on August 16th, and will be held in person on the Logan campus! The keynote speaker session, Dr. Lindsay Masland, will be available via Aggiecast. Our faculty committee has selected the theme of “The Activities, Roles, and Relationships of Successful College Students”. Presentations are faculty-submitted, faculty-led, and focused on teaching innovations that have worked well right here at USU. Invitees include all who teach at USU, regardless of role statement or campus, including graduate student instructors, teaching assistants, and postdoctoral fellows.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Taggart Student Center |
17
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Teaching Online Classes

Workshop/Training

Learn how to set up an online course in Canvas using a Canvas template. This workshop addresses the process of beginning with a course map, importing a Canvas template, and then developing and organizing course materials into modules.

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Online/Virtual |
17
Aug

Advanced lecture recording: Real-time audio/video mixing with OBS Studio

Workshop/Training

Learn to actively switch from camera to desktop (or both) as you record your lecture from your home or office. Incorporate motion graphics and more without a lot of post-production editing. This workshop focuses on using Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio), a free program for video recording and live streaming, create more professional lectures.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
18
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Getting Started in Zoom

Workshop/Training

Learn the basics of Zoom, including scheduling, recording, managing settings, and making a good learning environment for your students.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
18
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Managing and Editing Lecture Recordings

Workshop/Training

With all the recordings you have probably been creating lately, your MyMedia account may be in need of some attention. This workshop will take you through the first steps to becoming a media master: learn how to tag and add descriptions to your recordings to make them more easily searchable, discover the power of playlists, and become familiar with the basic editing tools that are available through MyMedia.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
21
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Editing 2+ Courses in one Place with Canvas Blueprints

Workshop/Training

Canvas allows a teacher to create a "blueprint" course, where updates can be made just once and then synced to several associated courses. This can greatly ease the management of multiple versions of the same class. This workshop shows how to use and effectively manage blueprint courses.

9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual |
21
Aug

Faculty Senate Executive Committee

Meeting

Monthly Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Old Main |
21
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Advanced Zoom

Workshop/Training

Learn about advanced Zoom options, such as breakout rooms, polls, and using multiple monitors.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Online/Virtual |
22
Aug

CIDI Workshop - New Quizzes in Canvas

Workshop/Training

Learn how to leverage New Quizzes in Canvas to create a more dynamic assessment experience. This workshop will include New Quizzes creation, question types, settings, moderating, and editing. Changes to the workshop curriculum can be made based on instructor experience. To register, click on the website link below.

9:00 am - 10:00 am | Online/Virtual |
22
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Teaching Connect Classes

Workshop/Training

Best practices and tools to use while broadcast teaching. Topics will vary based on attendees and their needs.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
23
Aug

CIDI Workshop - What's New in Canvas?

Workshop/Training

This workshop will walk through new features in Canvas and how to utilize them in your courses.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
23
Aug

AI in Teaching: Basics

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss the basics of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, as they pertain to higher education. Specifically, we'll seek to address what they are capable of and the various ways teachers can choose to approach them in their classes. We'll discuss syllabus language, AI detection tools, and ways to encourage students to think critically, use AI responsibly, and demonstrate their own capabilities. We'll also share some ideas and examples of AI as a teaching tool.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
23
Aug

Introduction to Social Annotation with Hypothes.is

Workshop/Training

This session will be an introduction to using Hypothesis and social annotation in your courses. Jessica from the Hypothesis team will share how teachers are using annotation-powered reading to help students develop foundational academic skills like deep reading and persuasive writing. In addition to sharing pedagogical best practices for social annotation, she will demonstrate how Hypothesis is used with course readings in Canvas. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to start incorporating social annotation into their courses to improve student outcomes.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
24
Aug

New Graduate Student Orientation

Information/Orientation

An orientation to welcome new graduate students to Utah State University, complete with breakout sessions and an ice cream social.

8:00 am - 1:30 pm | Eccles Conference Center |
24
Aug

CIDI Workshop - Importing and Updating Your Course for the New Semester

Workshop/Training

This workshop addresses how to copy content from one semester's course to another, update due dates and settings, check for problems, and make additional enhancements.

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual |
24
Aug

AI in Teaching: Opportunities

Workshop/Training

In this workshop, we discuss some of the ways AI can be used by faculty for content creation, design analysis, help with feedback, student coaching, simulation, and more. We'll give examples of assignments and prompts using AI and allow participants to share their own thoughts and ideas around AI in teaching.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
25
Aug

USU Luminary

Ceremony/Awards/Celebration

Join us in welcoming Utah State University's newest Aggies onto the Logan campus! In its fifth year, the Connections Luminary allows students the opportunity to process from the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum to the Quad. During this time, students will hear from esteemed speakers, create lasting connections with others, and experience a meaningful welcome to Utah State University. This event is special because it celebrates people from all backgrounds. As a community member, you have the unique opportunity to welcome our newest Aggies to campus! Help make this experience as special as possible.

8:00 pm - 10:30 pm | Quad |
25
Aug

USU Luminary

Fair/Festival

The public is invited to come to the east side of the Quad at 8:15 p.m. to hold a blue luminary lantern and to line up along the sidewalk as the new students walk to the Quad. Participants will be able to keep their lanterns after the Luminary. Parking is available in the Big Blue Terrace and the Aggie Terrace. A video of last year’s Luminary is available at https://youtu.be/KtWtsjvaTJE.

8:15 pm - 10:00 pm | Quad |
29
Aug

Grad School Cookout

Social/Networking

Join Big Blue and the grad school for a barbecue and yard games at the David B. Haight Center.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | David B. Haight Center |
31
Aug

CIDI Workshop - How to Quickly Create a Beautiful Canvas Course

Workshop/Training

Design Tools for Canvas allows you to rapidly stylize and build out your Canvas course, allowing you to focus more time on planning engaging content and learning activities in your course.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual |
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