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Making the Most of UGA Libraries
September 02, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
Chandler Christoffel, Director of Academic Engagement; Beth R. Woods, Director of Research and Computational Data Management
The UGA Libraries are here to help you meet your teaching, research, and publishing goals! Join us to learn about our print and digital collections including various item requesting options, course reserves and open education resources. We will highlight our online and in-person instructional support for helping students with research skills, source evaluation, and AI Literacy. We will also discuss research data and publishing services and support for data management planning, research IT services, data analysis and visualization, publishing, and digital repositories.
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Financial Management and Fundraising for Academic Leaders
October 07, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Via Zoom
Toni P. Rogers, Associate Vice President for Academic Fiscal Affairs; Elizabeth Prince, Chief Financial Officer, UGA Foundation; Jeremy Ransom, Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
This session for academic leaders who oversee budgets will introduce the responsibilities of managing a budget with attention to the UGA budget process, fiscal leadership responsibilities, and resources available. This session will also focus on some fundamentals of fundraising for those in leadership positions. The session will provide opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss their experiences.
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Promotion and Tenure Procedures
October 28, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Via Zoom
Elizabeth Weeks, Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide tips for navigating the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion & Tenure. It will include an overview of important time-points prior to and during the application process. Academic (tenure-track/tenured) and clinical rank faculty, promotion and tenure unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand promotion and tenure procedures for these faculty ranks are encouraged to attend.
Register here
Nuts & Bolts of Sponsored Projects Administration
November 06, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Via Zoom
Jill Tincher, Executive Director, Sponsored Projects Administration; Cathy Cuppett, Director Pre-Award, Sponsored Projects Administration; Bradley Langford, Director Post-Award, Sponsored Projects Administration
Whether you are transferring sponsored projects from your former institution or anticipate submitting proposals in the future, this workshop will provide insights on how to successfully apply for, obtain, set up, manage, and close out sponsored projects. We will discuss how shifting from effort reporting to payroll certification alleviates administrative burden across the institution. We will also demonstrate UGA systems and reports which facilitate the proposal submission process and enable investigators to easily access a high-level overview of each sponsored project and their remaining balances.
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Faculty Annual Evaluation Best Practices
December 05, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Via Zoom
Elizabeth Weeks, Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide an overview of faculty annual evaluation policies, including their role in other faculty reviews, such as third year, promotion and tenure, and post tenure. We will discuss strategies for structuring effective faculty evaluations, applying performance criteria, and fostering faculty success all year. You will have a chance to share best practices. This session is limited to faculty in titled leadership roles who supervise faculty.
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Planning and Time Management for Academic Life
December 11, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Via Zoom
Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
This workshop will offer insights on planning for long-term success at UGA through methods to improve research productivity and enhance work-life balance. You will have an opportunity to strategize your highest priorities, consider how these fit into long-term professional goals, and plan specific steps to achieve these at UGA.
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Effective Meetings
January 16, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Via Zoom
Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs; Peter Hoffer, Distinguished Research Professor, Department of History, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences; Allisen Penn, Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach, College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Academic freedom and faculty governance are bedrocks of higher education, but that often means lots of meetings. How can we structure and facilitate meetings that are productive, civil, and efficient? In this workshop, we’ll address not only thoughtful preparation but also facilitation that encourages civility and productive outcomes. This workshop is geared to faculty in titled leadership roles, including deans, department heads, directors, and coordinators.
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Advice from Successful Faculty and Tips for Faculty Productivity Profiles
January 21, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Via Zoom
Elizabeth Weeks, Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Sunshine Jordan, UGA Elements and Business Intelligence Lead; Invited faculty panelists
This workshop will provide insights on preparing for the annual evaluations and feature a panel of faculty who have successfully been promoted. They will also discuss their use of Elements, the web-based system by which UGA faculty collect and report their work in research, scholarship, creative works, and other professional activities. Elements plays a crucial role in the annual performance evaluation process. You'll learn how to access and manage your user profile in UGA Elements.
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Promotion and Tenure Dossier Preparation
January 27, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Via Zoom
Elizabeth Weeks, Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide instructions on the assembly of promotion and tenure dossiers and tips for avoiding problems that weaken dossiers. Department heads, staff who assemble dossiers, and tenure track and clinical faculty who are preparing dossiers for full review in the fall are encouraged to attend.
Register here
Lecturer Appointment and Promotion Guidelines
February 03, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Via Zoom
Elizabeth Weeks, Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide tips for navigating the revised promotion guidelines for lecturers and will include an overview of the new Principal Lecturer rank, third-year review and preliminary consideration, promotion and reappointment application process, and timeline. Lecturers and Senior Lecturers, promotion unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand lecturer appointment and promotion procedures are encouraged to attend.
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Supporting Student Success
February 05, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Via Zoom
Anne Shaffer, Associate Dean of the Graduate School; Carrie Smith, Director of Student Care and Outreach
In this session, Anne Shaffer and Carrie Smith will share current research findings regarding student wellbeing and strategies for responding to the needs of undergraduate and graduate students. Participants will garner resources and insights about how to further enrich UGA's community of academic excellence.
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Mentoring Students
February 06, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Via Zoom
Janette Hill, Professor, Mary Frances Early College of Education, School of Medicine; Amy Baldwin, Professor, School of Medicine; James Huff, Associate Professor, College of Engineering
Learn the fundamentals of effective mentoring relationships and appropriate boundaries. Acquire a template for mentoring contracts, learn steps to align mentor-mentee expectations, and boost skills in your face-to-face and online mentoring.
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Essential Communication Tools for Academic Leaders
February 20, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Via Zoom
Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
As a leader, do you sometimes avoid having difficult conversations? Would you like to know some approaches to motivating others? This workshop will offer communication techniques that you can implement when faced with challenging interpersonal situations. You will also consider some of the research related to human motivation and how to leverage this in your context. This interactive workshop will offer specific ideas that you can use the same day.
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Academic Professional Promotion Guidelines
March 17, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Via Zoom
Elizabeth Weeks, Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide tips for navigating the promotion guidelines for academic professionals and will include an overview of the application process, dossier, and timeline. Academic professionals of all ranks, promotion unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand academic professional promotion procedures are encouraged to attend. The workshop will include panelists knowledgeable about Academic Professional promotion processes.
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Customizing and Setting up Your eLC Course and Gradebook
August 08, 2025
Cat Flippen, Assistant Director for Learning Technologies, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
In this session, we’ll walk through customizing your course homepage and navigation bar to improve usability. You’ll also set up your gradebook to efficiently manage and track grades, ensuring everything is ready for a smooth start to your course.
Building Course Content in eLC
August 08, 2025
Cat Flippen, Assistant Director for Learning Technologies, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
This session covers the essentials of building content, adding files, and organizing course materials for ease of access. You’ll explore navigating the Content Tool, adding a syllabus, creating pages, and using release conditions to tailor your students’ learning experience.
Creating Assignments and Assessments in eLC
August 08, 2025
Cat Flippen, Assistant Director for Learning Technologies, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
This session covers the essentials of building content, adding files, and organizing course materials for ease of access. You’ll explore navigating the Content Tool, adding a syllabus, creating pages, and using release conditions to tailor your students’ learning experience.
Navigating eLC Like a Pro
August 07, 2025
Cat Flippen, Assistant Director for Learning Technologies, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Start your journey with eLC by exploring its foundations. Learn to access, explore, and customize your dashboard for a seamless teaching experience. This session focuses on the eLC dashboard, course homepage navigation, and essential tools.
Policies for Pedagogy: Teaching @ UGA
August 06, 2025
Jennifer Eimers, Assistant Director for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Get acquainted with UGA’s teaching-related policies and procedures. In this interactive session, you’ll learn about key university policies while discussing scenarios with colleagues.
Breakfast at the Delta Innovation Hub
August 05, 2025
Enjoy breakfast at the Delta Innovation Hub, the University of Georgia’s campus-wide initiative to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship. Socialize with peers and learn how the Innovation District helps faculty commercialize their research, engage with industry, and provide students experiential learning.
North Campus Tour
August 05, 2025
The UGA Visitors Center will offer a special student-led tour for incoming faculty. Tour will begin at the Delta Innovation Hub and end at the Stadium.
Active Learning 101
August 05, 2025
Ching-Yu Huang, Associate Director for Active Learning Initiatives, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Active Learning is a fundamental feature of effective teaching and learning. This workshop will provide you with the chance to explore how and why active learning facilitates student engagement, collaboration, and reflection.
Engaging with the School of Medicine and Precision One Health
March 26, 2025
Shelley Nuss, Dean of the School of Medicine; Jon P. Mochel, Director, Precision One Health Initiative; Yana Zavros, Director, School of Medicine Research Center
Join this interactive session to learn about the UGA School of Medicine (SOM) and Precision One Health (POH). The SOM will help address a significant shortage of medical professionals, as well as enhance human health and disease research already taking place across our university. POH is committed to studying the intricate connections among genetics, the environment, and lifestyle factors, and their effects on disease prevention and treatment. With a mission centered on personalized medicine, POH’s focus includes risk assessment, exploration of significant biological mutations, vaccine and drug development, and the selection of customized therapies based on molecular profiling. Through this workshop, you will learn more about the critical missions of SOM and POH, as well as ways to connect with these units. Register via PEP.
Maintaining Effective Communication in Faculty Mentoring
March 25, 2025
Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
This session offers faculty an opportunity to hone their communication skills in the context of mentoring in such areas as active listening, effective feedback, and appropriate boundaries. Register via PEP.
Student Learning Outcomes Assessment and Program Review
March 20, 2025
Katie Burr, Director of Assessment; Maggie Parker, Director for Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness
This session will provide insights into student learning outcomes (SLO) assessment and program review. By attending this session, participants will be able to 1. Explain the rationale behind the Program Review and SLO Assessment processes and identify the key components that need to be addressed, 2. Explain how data from the SLO Assessment informs the Program Review process, and vice versa, and 3. Describe key aspects of strong assessment design, such as choosing appropriate assessment methods and measures, analyzing data, and using assessment to inform instructional and curricular improvement. This session is open to all faculty and geared toward program coordinators, department heads, associate deans, and deans. Register via PEP.
Academic Professional Promotion Guidelines Workshop
March 18, 2025
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide tips for navigating the promotion guidelines for academic professionals and will include an overview of the application process, dossier, and timeline. Academic professionals of all ranks, promotion unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand academic professional promotion procedures are encouraged to attend. The workshop will include panelists knowledgeable about Academic Professional promotion processes. Register via PEP.
Developing Your Supervision, Leadership, and Management Skills
February 26, 2025
James Crawford, Senior Manager, Learning & Development, University Human Resources
This session is designed to provide faculty with a cursory introduction to a snapshot of leadership theories to employ when leading a team and provide the framework for developing one’s skills for managing the day-to-day operations of a team. It will provide participants with an introduction to facilitating effective team check-ins, encouraging collaboration and teamwork, running effective meetings, expanding their time management and delegation skills, and measuring effectiveness at their work. Participants can expect to leave this session with reflections on how they lead, supervise, and manage others and develop an outline of a plan they can use to implement new ideas when they return back to their area or unit. Register via PEP.
Navigating Times of Conflict and Challenge
February 20, 2025
Leslie Rogers, Director of Learning and Development, University Human Resources
This workshop is part of the Faculty Leader Series and is geared to faculty who practice leadership in titled roles or provide leadership as part of their faculty role. Of all the variables that impact workplace performance, conflict between coworkers is often the most challenging one. Conflict can damage relationships, reduce performance and create fear, which explains why many people avoid it. Conflict also provides an excellent opportunity for increased understanding, greater clarity and better results when there is a willingness and ability to navigate it effectively. In this program from the Effectiveness Institute, creator of the People Skills program used throughout UGA, participants acquire the tools and skills necessary to navigate conflict in a way that leverages the opportunities conflict creates while minimizing the potential negative relational and workplace performance outcomes. The program includes real workplace scenarios so participants learn to immediately apply this knowledge. Register via PEP.
Mentoring Students
February 17, 2025
Janette Hill, Ph.D., Department of Workforce Education and Instructional Technology
Learn the fundamentals of effective mentoring relationships and appropriate boundaries. Acquire a template for mentoring contracts, learn steps to align mentor-mentee expectations, and boost skills in your face-to-face and online mentoring. Register via PEP.
Promotion & Tenure Dossier Preparation Workshop
February 11, 2025
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide instructions on the assembly of promotion and tenure dossiers and tips for avoiding problems that weaken dossiers. Department heads, staff who assemble dossiers, and tenure track and clinical faculty who are preparing dossiers for full review in the fall are encouraged to attend. Register via PEP.
Lecturer Appointment and Promotion Guidelines Workshop
February 05, 2025
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide tips for navigating the revised promotion guidelines for lecturers and will include an overview of the new Principal Lecturer rank, third-year review and preliminary consideration, promotion and reappointment application process, and timeline. Lecturers and Senior Lecturers, promotion unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand lecturer appointment and promotion procedures are encouraged to attend. The workshop will be facilitated by Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. Register via PEP.
Cultivating Career Success: A Conversation with Leaders
February 03, 2025
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Invited faculty panelists
Would you like to gain insights into navigating UGA as you build career success as a faculty member? At this interactive event, participants will have an opportunity to meet with peers and select academic leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities of faculty life within a large research university. The panelists will share observations about crafting a fulfilling career at UGA. Participants will have time to reflect on and share their experiences. Register via PEP.
Planning and Time Management for Academic Life
January 29, 2025
Mary Carney, Ph.D., Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
This workshop will offer insights on planning for long-term success at UGA through methods to improve research productivity and enhance work-life balance. You will have an opportunity to strategize your highest priorities, consider how these fit into long-term professional goals, and plan specific steps to achieve these at UGA. Register via PEP.
Supporting Student Success
January 24, 2025
Anne Shaffer, Associate Dean of the Graduate School; Carrie Smith, Director of Student Care and Outreach
In this session, Anne Shaffer and Carrie Smith will share current research findings regarding student wellbeing and strategies for responding to student needs. Participants will garner resources and insights about how to further enrich UGA's community of academic excellence. Register via PEP.
Purchasing, Travel, and Space Management
January 16, 2025
Krista Coleman-Silvers, Assistant Vice President, Space Planning & Management; Bob Currey, Chief Procurement Officer; Jennifer Dunlap, Director, Accounts Payable and Travel
This interactive workshop for all faculty will cover the following topics: 1. Space Planning & Management: Attendees will learn about Space Assignment/Allocation and Standards at UGA with an introduction to processes and procedures for various types of facilities projects. 2. Procurement: Attendees will learn how to procure goods and services at UGA, outlining the “Procurement Basics” to consider prior to making a purchase along with types of procurements, methods of procurement, and procurement tools available for your use. 3. Travel: Faculty will get oriented to the statewide travel regulations that govern travel for the University, including direct billing agreements in place that limit the amount of out-of-pocket expenses travelers must incur. As processes and policies undergo updates periodically, this workshop is valuable for all faculty. Register via PEP.
Promotion & Tenure Dossier Preparation Workshop
January 13, 2025
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide instructions on the assembly of promotion and tenure dossiers and tips for avoiding problems that weaken dossiers. Department heads, staff who assemble dossiers, and tenure track and clinical faculty who are preparing dossiers for full review in the fall are encouraged to attend. Register via PEP.
Advice from Successful Faculty and Tips for Faculty Productivity Profiles
January 09, 2025
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Sunshine Jordan, UGA Elements and Business Intelligence Lead; Invited faculty panelists
This workshop will provide insights on preparing for the annual evaluations and feature a panel of faculty who have successfully been promoted. They will also discuss their use of Elements, the web-based system by which UGA faculty collect and report their work in research, scholarship, creative works, and other professional activities. Elements plays a crucial role in the annual performance evaluation process. You'll learn how to access and manage your user profile in UGA Elements. Register via PEP.
Revised Faculty Annual Evaluation Policies: Now What?
December 10, 2024
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Mary Carney, Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs
You’ve heard about the changes to annual evaluation policies, now join us for this workshop that will provide a full overview of the revised faculty annual evaluation policies. You will also garner resources to support this evolution. We’ll discuss strategies for structuring effective faculty evaluations, developing performance criteria, and fostering faculty success all year. You will have a chance to share best practices. This session is limited to faculty in titled leadership roles who supervise faculty. Register via PEP.
Promotion & Tenure Procedures Workshop
November 19, 2024
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide tips for navigating the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion & Tenure. It will include an overview of important time-points prior to and during the application process. Academic (tenure-track/tenured) and clinical rank faculty, promotion and tenure unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand promotion and tenure procedures for these faculty ranks are encouraged to attend. Register via PEP.
Financial Management and Fundraising for Academic Leaders
October 30, 2024
Toni P. Rogers, Associate Vice President for Academic Fiscal Affairs; Elizabeth Prince, Chief Financial Officer, UGA Foundation; Jeremy Ransom, Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
This session for academic leaders who oversee budgets will introduce the responsibilities of managing a budget with attention to the UGA budget process, fiscal leadership responsibilities, and resources available. This session will also focus on some fundamentals of fundraising for department heads and others in leadership positions. The session will provide opportunities for participants to ask questions and discuss their experiences. Register via PEP.
Nuts & Bolts of Sponsored Projects Administration
October 29, 2024
Jill Tincher, Executive Director, Sponsored Projects Administration; Bradley Langford, Director Post-Award, Sponsored Projects Administration; Cathy Cuppett, Director Pre-Award, Sponsored Projects Administration
Whether you are transferring sponsored projects from your former institution or anticipate submitting proposals in the future, this workshop will provide insights on how to successfully apply for, obtain, set up, manage, and close out sponsored projects. We will discuss how shifting from effort reporting to payroll certification alleviates administrative burden across the institution. We will also demonstrate UGA systems and reports which facilitate the proposal submission process and enable investigators to easily access a high-level overview of each sponsored project and their remaining balances. Register via PEP.
Promotion & Tenure Procedures Workshop
October 22, 2024
Elizabeth Weeks, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
This workshop will provide tips for navigating the Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion & Tenure. It will include an overview of important time-points prior to and during the application process. Academic (tenure-track/tenured) and clinical rank faculty, promotion and tenure unit heads, and support staff who would like to better understand promotion and tenure procedures for these faculty ranks are encouraged to attend. Register via PEP.
Inspiring Minds: Engaging with the Morehead Honors College
October 16, 2024
Meg Amstutz, Dean of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College; James Warnock, Associate Dean; Jessica Hunt, Assistant Dean and Director of Scholarships; Maria de Rocher, Assistant Dean and Director of Student Engagement; Jason Payton, Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator
In this workshop, you will learn more about the Morehead Honors College's resources and opportunities available to UGA faculty. If you are interested in mentoring, advising, or teaching outstanding undergraduate students, the Honors College provides the tools and resources to bring UGA’s brightest minds together. Register via PEP.
Navigating the Waters: Team Leadership in Times of Change
September 30, 2024
Stacy Campbell, Synovus Director, Institute for Leadership Advancement, Terry College of Business
This session will discuss ways to help your team embrace change positively, emphasizing adaptability and highlighting the importance of emotional awareness. Dr. Campbell will delve into the core tenets of empathetic leadership, offering strategies to handle change, resolve conflicts, and foster a culture of understanding within your departments. Register via PEP.
Making the Most of UGA Libraries
August 29, 2024
Chandler Christoffel, Director of Academic Engagement; Megan Palmer, Research & Instruction Librarian; Beth R. Woods, Ph.D., Director of Research and Computational Data Management; Katherine Ireland, Ph.D., Interim Lab Coordinator; Camila Lívio, Ph.D., Scholarly Communications Coordinator
The UGA Libraries are here to help you meet your teaching, research, and publishing goals! Join us to learn about our print and digital collections including various item requesting options, course reserves and open education resources, as well as in-person and online course-integrated instruction support. We will also discuss research and publishing services and support for research data management planning; data discovery, access, and collection; data storage, analysis, and visualization; publishing, copyright, and digital preservation. Register via PEP.
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
August 07, 2024
Alton Standifer, Ph.D., Vice Provost and Chief of Staff to Provost; Alejandra Ferguson, Assistant Director of Learning and Engagement
This workshop will introduce new UGA faculty to the institutional values of diversity and inclusion. We will describe the collaborative efforts around Inclusive Excellence and share institutional resources that participants may find helpful. There will be space for dialogue and open discussion for participants to ask questions and share concerns they may have about coming to a new institution and navigating a new culture/climate. Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.
Policies for Pedagogy: Teaching @ UGA
August 07, 2024
Ruth Poproski, Ph.D., Associate Director for Teaching and Learning, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Get acquainted with UGA’s teaching-related policies and procedures. In this interactive session, you'll learn about key university policies while discussing scenarios with colleagues. Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.
eLC 102: Using UGA’s Learning Management System
August 07, 2024
Catherine Flippen, Assistant Director for Learning Technologies; Duncan Lord, Graduate Assistant for Learning Technologies, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
In this session we’ll build on the basics learned in eLC 101, showing you how to create and organize course materials effectively for student use. We will cover the creation of announcements, content items, assignments, quizzes, and discussions, and establish an understanding of gradebook setup options and release conditions. Along the way, you will learn the basics of integrating course items with the calendar, gradebook, and the (brand new!) Due Date Tracker. You can expect end this workshop with everything you need to get your courses set up for the first day of class. Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.
Breakfast at the Delta Innovation Hub
August 06, 2024
Enjoy breakfast at the Delta Innovation Hub, the University of Georgia’s campus-wide initiative to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship. Socialize with peers and learn how the Innovation District helps faculty commercialize their research, engage with industry, and provide students experiential learning. Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.
North Campus Tour
August 06, 2024
The UGA Visitors Center will offer a special student-lead tour for incoming faculty. Tour will begin at the Delta Innovation Hub and end at the Stadium. Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.
Active Learning 101
August 06, 2024
Ching-Yu Huang, Ph.D., Associate Director for Active Learning Initiatives, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Active Learning is a fundamental approach to effective teaching and learning. But what does an active learning course look like from the instructor's perspective or across various disciplines? How does active learning support student learning and engagement? You will explore how and why active learning facilitates engagement, collaboration, and reflection. Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.
eLC 101: Navigating UGA’s Learning Management System
August 06, 2024
Catherine Flippen, Assistant Director for Learning Technologies; Duncan Lord, Graduate Assistant for Learning Technologies, Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
This session, created specifically for faculty new to “Brightspace by D2L”, will provide you with an introduction to eLC (UGA’s Learning Management System). We’ll walk you through a detailed navigation of the eLC dashboard, explore course tools such as content, assignments, announcements, and class progress, and show you how to use the Brightspace editor. Finally, you will learn to personalize your eLC experience by customizing your course homepage and navigation bar to suit your preferences and your students’ needs. Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.
New Faculty Well-being and Benefits Review Orientation
August 02, 2024
Fredric Creamer, Faculty and Staff Well-being Senior Program Coordinator; Angie Dellinger, HR Senior Managing Consultant, Benefits; Kandace Faulkner, HR Senior Managing Consultant, Benefits
The decisions you make about well-being, benefits and retirement plans are important! Participation in a Well-being and Benefits Review session is highly encouraged so that you understand the benefits that are offered, make educated decisions about your benefits and retirement plan choices, and get the most out of your benefits elections. Detailed information on the following topics will be provided, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions: • UGA Well-being • Benefits plan • Retirement plans • Holidays, vacation and sick leave • Enrollment in benefits and retirement plans • Other UGA benefits If you cannot attend on August 2, 2024, Univerity Human Resources hosts benefits orientations biweekly (every other Friday). Contact [email protected] with questions. Registration: All August 2-7 events are in a single registration form that is linked in the NFO invitation email.
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