University of Arkansas faculty are invited to the first workshop in new enrichment series that will bring professional development to faculty each semester. The first workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in the Hembree Room of Willard J. Walker Hall.

“Teaching and Technology in the 21^st Century” will be offered in partnership by the Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center, the instructional design and support services department at the Global Campus, and the Faculty Technology Center in the Information Technology Services.

Faculty are invited to drop in at any time during the event and bring (1) a teaching opportunity they want to explore in one or more classes, (2) a teaching challenge for which they are seeking ideas and/or solutions, or (3) a teaching question they would like to pose to the faculty and support services participating. The event does not require a registration. Lunch and a light snack will be provided.

Support units across campus are collaborating to provide the enrichment series. They include:

The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center

The TFSC was established to assist the faculty with their scholarship of teaching and to act as a resource center for new teaching techniques and programs. Representing a part of the University's commitment to excellence in teaching, the TFSC provides a central facility to assist departments, faculty, and teaching assistants in the continued improvement of learning and teaching.

Instructional Design and Support Services of the Global Campus

The IDSS assists faculty in designing course activities and assessments, developing instructional materials, and selecting appropriate tools and technology to support course learning objectives.

Faculty Technology Center of IT Services

The Faculty Technology Center assists faculty in implementing technology to enhance teaching and provide support for Blackboard, web, and video conferencing, classroom capture, video hosting, and course evaluation.

Academic Initiatives and Integrity

Academic Initiatives and Integrity works to support a culture of integrity on our campus and supports faculty by educating the campus community on the university’s academic integrity policy, process, and rubric.

Center for Educational Access

The CEA provides resources to ensure students have equal access to the classroom environment. The CEA works with students on an individual basis to determine appropriate accommodations to reduce barriers.

University Libraries

Comprising five libraries, the University Libraries provide access to information that will support and foster creativity, study, teaching, and research.

UASuccess

UASuccess, powered by Starfish, is scheduling and retention tool integrated with ISIS and Blackboard that fosters communication between faculty and academic support staff to increase student success.

Student Technology Center of IT Services

The Student Technology Center offers great technology resources to faculty, staff, and students, including a Digital Media Lab, a Team Room, and equipment for checkout, as well as Recording Studios.