Upcoming Workshop: Providing Feedback to your Peer Leader
Providing feedback to your peer leader is an important part of the U101 teaching team relationship. This workshop will discuss strategies and tips for providing your peer leader with constructive feedback and give participants an opportunity to practice navigating those conversations. Please RSVP for this workshop through the instructor portal.
Date: Wednesday, September 24 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Russell House 322
UNIV 101 Faculty Meetings
Faculty meetings allow UNIV 101 instructors to share ideas, learn from each other and participate in the governance of University 101. They are also an important opportunity for the University 101 Programs staff to provide instructors with important announcements, communicate and clarify new expectations, and discuss emerging issues and trends. Faculty meetings will take place from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m in the Capstone Campus Room.
- Friday, September 12
- Friday, November 7
U101 Table Talks
These small group meetings are held throughout the fall to provide support for instructors when they need it. These informal gatherings allow instructors to share best practices, seek assistance with challenging situations, and identify colleagues who may be facing similar issues. Table Talks will take place in the Carolina Coliseum, Suite 1000. Instructors can RSVP for Table Talks through the Instructor Portal.
- Monday, September 15, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
- Thursday, October 2, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, November 18, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lessons from the Road Workshops
The purpose of these workshops is to give University 101 Instructors the opportunity to experience and participate in the effective facilitation of tried-and-true lesson plans. Workshops will be offered throughout the fall and will be facilitated by University 101 Programs staff members or instructors.
- First Day of Class, Thursday, August 7, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Carolina Coliseum 2008 - In this workshop, instructors will experience the first day of U101 from the student perspective. The goal of this workshop is to help instructors feel prepared to facilitate a first day of U101 that sets the tone for a great semester with their students. Space is limited, please RSVP through the Instructor Portal.
U101 in Action!
U101 in Action! is an opportunity for instructors to see how other University 101
instructors address the UNIV 101 learning outcomes, co-teach and interact with their
students.
Colleague Clusters
Colleague Clusters offer instructors a way to network and foster academic community. These are small groups of five to seven instructors who can serve as a support network for each other. Clusters share ideas, successes and resources with each other and communicate in a variety of ways, including face-to-face, GroupMe and hybrid options. Sign-up information will be available in June.
Other Fall Workshops
Occasionally the University 101 Programs staff will host workshops throughout the fall semester in response to current needs and trends affecting instructors.