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Plagiarism: understanding its causes and reducing its prevalence
Last month, UCITE held a session on how to use the new plagiarism detection software called Safe Assignment that is now part of the Blackboard course management system. In addition to providing a tool for instructors to detect the efforts of those who copy the work of others, it is hoped that making...
Oracle Calendar to be discontinued July 31; Google Calendar training sessions, deskside support available
The Oracle calendar application will be discontinued July 31 and Google Calendar will become the university’s official calendaring system. To assist outstanding Oracle users as they transition to Google Calendar, Information Technology Services is providing deskside transition support and training. ...
Get free online training for new Blackboard with six hours of instructional videos
Case Western Reserve University’s training partner Lynda.com has added more than six hours of instructional video on Blackboard Learn 9.1 to its training library. Topics in the video series meet both basic and advanced needs of instructors, including customizing course sites, using Grade Center feat...
Learn highlights of new Blackboard 9 course management software in UCITE session
Blackboard version 9 is now operational and is quite different from previous versions. At the next UCITE session, Megan Linos will walk attendees through the new features and point out the important changes. Join us for this discussion July 7 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Inamori Center for Internatio...
Employees can contribute to Roth 403(b) supplemental retirement account July 1
Beginning July 1, the opportunity to contribute to a Roth 403(b) supplemental retirement account will be available for benefits-eligible faculty and staff at Case Western Reserve University. A Roth 403(b) lets you access your savings tax-free in retirement, provided you meet certain conditions. Roth...
Searle Scholars Program seeks young faculty to apply for $300,000 grant
The Searle Scholars Program is an annual career development award to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in the biomedical sciences and chemistry at select universities. This limited-submission funding opportunity is for assistant professors in a tenure-track appointment pu...
Oracle Calendar to be discontinued, replaced with Google Calendar; Google training to be held
Oracle calendar will be discontinued July 31 and Google Calendar will become the university’s official calendaring system. To assist Oracle users as they transition to Google Calendar, Information Technology Services is providing deskside transition support and training. In addition, three Adobe Con...
Four HR summer classes offer opportunities for professional development
Human Resources' Organization Development and Learning Unit is offering a variety of workshops this summer for faculty and staff. Topics include dealing with difficult co-workers, conflict management for supervisors, time and energy management, and a customizable session that gives faculty and staff...
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New sustainability director to discuss sustainability and wellness
The Employee Wellness Program will present a free seminar, “Where Sustainability and Wellness Meet,” June 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in Nord Hall 310. Stephanie Strong Corbett, the new director of sustainability, will discuss how each person can take next steps on a journey toward sustainable wellness. ...
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Lunchtime networking event to be held for women faculty
Women faculty members are invited to join their colleagues for a lunchtime networking event on Tuesday, June 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Cleveland Room at Thwing Center. RSVP to Susan Freimark. The Women Faculty Development Institute of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women sponsors the even...