The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governs the privacy of student educational records. But what does this law mean for us as instructors? In this session, the Office of the University Registrar will present FERPA best practices for faculty and answer your FERPA-related questions. For questions about this […]

Asking students to recall information is a proven way to increase learning. In this virtual conversation, we’ll talk about retrieval practice basics and discuss creative ways to incorporate retrieval practice into your teaching. For questions about this event, contact Rick Moore.   Registration

Facilitated by staff at the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, this conversation will offer a chance for instructors to connect and share resources and strategies for teaching during difficult and contentious civic moments, with special attention on the US general elections in November. For questions about this event, […]

The first day of class provides a unique opportunity to connect students to the course and to each other. Explore how first-day activities can create a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment that will boost student's sense of belonging and enhance their learning experience throughout the semester. For questions about this event, […]

As of the Fall 2024 semester, there is a new process for academic integrity violations that applies to all undergraduate students and some graduate students. This interactive session aims to facilitate an exchange of information between our new Academic Integrity Coordinators and participants, covering topics such as policies, procedures, frequently […]

You don't need to use educational technology to teach well, and sometimes it's better to teach without it. In this session, we'll briefly talk about reasons why you might decide to avoid technology in your classroom and then discuss some practical ideas for effective low-tech class activities to promote student […]