Upcoming Events

February 2024

Feb

How to Facilitate Successful Group Work in Online Classes

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

In this Sparkshop you will learn best practices, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls, in online group work. We will share ideas for how and when to use groups, how to manage them as an instructor, and how you can cut down on your work while getting added benefits for your students.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Feb

Curriculum Subcommittee

Meeting

The Curriculum Subcommittee formulates recommendations on curricular matters, such as course changes

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Old Main | More Info

Feb

Educational Policies Committee

Meeting

The major function of this committee is to serve as the Senate committee on educational policy, including programa discontinuance for academic reasons. In addition to conducting studies and making recommendations as specifically instructed by the Senate, the committee itself may initiate such activities.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Old Main | More Info

Feb

Faculty Senate

Meeting

Monthly Faculty Senate Meeting

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Feb

Summer Jobs Fair

Social/Networking | Career Fair

Why do you need to attend this job fair? Career fairs are the primary stage for students to actually get a job. This event is geared toward all students interested in pursuing a career, needing a summer job, or internship in any field. Register early and let the employers know you are coming. They are excited to meet our amazing Aggie students. Register early and take a look at our growing list of employers that will be attending and ready to hire our students. Come interview-ready with your resume for possible on-the-spot interview or call-back. Maybe you are not actively searching right now. Our career fairs provide the perfect opportunity to network and interact with various experienced professionals from several different industries. Come learn from them. Find out what employers are looking for. Find out what new skills you want and need to keep up with industry trends. Learn more about yourself. Don’t wait until the last minute to think about your future. Start preparing now, your future career could be found at this fair.

10:00 am - 1:30 pm | TSC, International Lounge | More Info

Feb

Graduate Training Series with David Feldon

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Join the graduate school for the first Graduate Training Series of the semester! David Feldon, Associate Vice Provost of Graduate Studies will present "It's not just vou!" Evidence Based Strategies on What Does AND Doesn't Work in Graduate School. Learn more about positioning yourself within networks, managing expectations of faculty mentors, seeking opportunities for feedback, choosing which graduate activities to pursue, and more!

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | USU Libraries | More Info

Feb

Supporting Student Mental Health: Balancing Flexibility and Accountability

Panel Discussion/Presentation

This presentation is designed to help faculty support students dealing with academic difficulties resulting from mental health issues. In this presentation, faculty will get guidance from a licensed psychologist on how to best respond to a student who discloses mental health issues, be they mild or severe. And then advice will be given on how to balance flexibility for these students with accountability when it comes to their academic work in your courses. This event will be held in person (HH380) and via Zoom.

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Huntsman Hall | More Info

Feb

USU Education Career Fair

Social/Networking | Career Fair

Whether you are close to graduation or considering going into education, the annual USU Education Career Fair for teacher recruitment is a great opportunity to meet with nearly 100 schools and school districts throughout Utah and the nation. Some will be interviewing that day, so come dressed professionally with resumes and prepared to interview. Register early to research the growing list of schools that will be attending.

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm | TSC, Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom | More Info

Feb

Faculty Senate Executive Committee

Meeting

Monthly Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Old Main | More Info

Feb

Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Craft Better Questions to Engage Students

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

Have you wondered about how you can encourage students to engage with your material at a deeper level? Have you heard of Bloom Taxonomy, but maybe it’s been a while? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, join us for this Sparkshop. In this Sparkshop we will explore the revised version of Bloom’s Taxonomy (2001) and investigate how it can guide you in crafting deeper discussion questions. Spoiler alert, the authors of the revised taxonomy have done much of the work for us already.

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

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