UCITE

By the end of the semester, many may be fatigued. For faculty members, there are a number of competing demands at the end of the semester, including creating the perfect final exam, grading, handing out course evaluations and finishing up university committee commitments. Faculty can make…

At the next University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) session, Vincent Graziano, a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, will present “Improving Outcomes in Mathematics by Using Learning Theory.” In his discussion, he will relate…

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) invites faculty to nominate fellow faculty members for a Glennan Fellowship for the 2017-2018 year. The Glennan Fellows are perceived as role models for new faculty at Case Western Reserve University and the program is designed…

Due to the increasing visibility of transgender people, there are major conversations nationwide about access, parity and inclusion that are being brought to both the political and social forefronts. In May 2016, the Departments of Education and Justice released their "Dear Colleague Letter on…

Midterms are often a very demanding time for students. As they try to manage their academic requirements, they can display signs of diminished personal wellness and self-care, poor academic performance, withdrawing from class participation and an overall disposition of fatigue and indifference.…

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education’s next session, titled “Canvas, Midterms and Grades,” today (March 2) from noon to 1 p.m. in the Allen Memorial Medical Library’s Herrick Room (use Adelbert Road doors). Lauren Rogers, Katie…

The next University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education session, titled “Supporting International Students, Part II: Classroom Strategies,” will be held today (Feb. 23) from noon to 1 p.m. in the Allen Memorial Medical Library’s Herrick Room (use Adelbert Road doors). Elise Geither,…

The ability to listen and exchange ideas with one's peers are critically important skills, but developing these attributes in students can be challenging. Because groups often have a mixture of eager participants and quiet listeners, the discussions can easily become unbalanced. At the next…

The ability to understand and analyze scholarly texts and journal articles is a critical skill for students. However, many students have difficulty in reading and understanding this material. At the next University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education session, Dianne Kube, a biology…

The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education will host a demonstration of Canvas today (Jan. 26) noon to 1 p.m. in the Allen Memorial Medical Library’s Herrick Room (use Adelbert Road doors). Attendees will learn about some of the most powerful and useful features of the system,…