UCITE

University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education and the Spoken English Program will offer a Seminar in Advanced Fluency beginning Friday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. in Sears Library Building, Room 541. Two other seminars in the series will be held Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. This seminar will help…

How can we enhance the experience of undergraduate students at Case Western Reserve University? What roles can faculty play in this process? The launch of the Student Success Initiative this fall has brought together existing resources (Post-Graduate Planning and Experiential Education, First-Year…

It can be difficult to know how to calibrate a course before the semester begins, as the group dynamic combinations of any given class cohort are infinite. As mid-term approaches, it may be time to take stock. Are things going as you planned? Did you schedule too much reading? Have you omitted…

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education will offer a Graduate Student Professional Development and Learning Seminar series during fall 2018. Diana Driscoll, instructor in the Department of Physics, will open the series with a presentation titled “Instructing in the…

It is well known that Kelvin Smith Library provides books, articles and other resources to support research for faculty and students. However, many are not as familiar with the library’s potential to transform students’ classroom experiences. As a central campus hub for research and learning,…

Mobile technologies (smart phones, tablets, wearables, etc.) are becoming ever present in our lives. While students may rely heavily on mobile technologies to manage their personal lives, they may not think about how to incorporate them effectively into their learning. CWRU is exploring ways to…

Culture shock takes many forms, and some Case Western Reserve University students suffer its affects. However, it is not always apparent that the symptoms students present are due to culture shock. Faculty may notice students have decreased class attendance, a decline in work quality or seem more…

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) will offer a session titled “Engaging Students with Special Needs: Understanding Course Accommodations and Modifications.” Led by Eboni Porter, assistant director of disability resources, this session will cover classroom…

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education’s Spoken English Programs will offer a seminar in culture and communication beginning Sept. 14. This free, six-week course on culture and communication allows students to learn more about American culture and compare cultures and…

Identifiers such as name, gender and personal pronouns are core factors to many students’ sense of self. The newest update to the Student Information System (SIS) includes fields for students to indicate personal pronouns, prefixes and gender. In light of the update, the University Center for…