Athletic Academic Recognition

On February 13th at halftime of the men's basketball game, any student-athlete (regardless of sport) who has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher will be introduced. The seniors who will be introduced have been asked to select the UIS faculty or staff member who has been most influential during the student's time here. That person will be introduced along with the student. If you are asked – congratulations! Please accept only one invitation if you get asked by multiple seniors.

How Faculty Can Harness Generative AI for Enhanced Learning: Best of AI Pedagogy

How Faculty Can Harness Generative AI for Enhanced Learning: Best of AI Pedagogy

In this special session, Dr. Curtis Bonk, Professor for the School of Education at Indiana University, compiles the most impactful ideas from his previous webinars, providing frameworks and strategies for leveraging AI tools to enhance engagement, creativity, and collaboration in the classroom.

We look forward to your participation!

Responsible AI in Higher Ed: Balancing Innovation and Sustainability

Responsible AI in Higher Ed: Balancing Innovation and Sustainability

Join Glenda Morgan, an EdTech market analyst for this FREE webinars on innovative strategies for incorporating generative AI into education. Explore how institutions can adopt AI responsibly while addressing its environmental impact. Gain a deeper understanding of sustainable practices and strategies to mitigate AI's energy consumption and emissions.

9-Point Action Plan: Guiding Generative AI Integration in Education

9-Point Action Plan: Guiding Generative AI Integration in Education

Join us for a series of FREE webinars exploring innovative ways to integrate generative AI into education. Discover a detailed 9-point action plan with Dr. Brent Anders, lecturer and researcher for the American University of Armenia, to guide generative AI integration. This session will address creating AI-ready curricula, building institutional support systems, and equipping students with the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing workforce.

Faculty Course Survey App Walk-Through Session Feb. 3

The UIS Course Survey App was launched this Spring, beginning with Intersession courses. Full-time and adjunct faculty are invited to attend a walk-through informational session to preview your students’ experience in the Course Survey App. Plenty of time is planned for Q&A, and we welcome questions to help populate the Course Survey App FAQ. We hope you can attend this session if you have not already participated in a Fall 2024 session. 

Faculty Course Survey App Walk-Through Session Jan. 31

The UIS Course Survey App was launched this Spring, beginning with Intersession courses. Full-time and adjunct faculty are invited to attend a walk-through informational session to preview your students’ experience in the Course Survey App. Plenty of time is planned for Q&A, and we welcome questions to help populate the Course Survey App FAQ. We hope you can attend this session if you have not already participated in a Fall 2024 session. 

AI Listening Session

AI Listening Session

This session is designed for faculty and staff to bring questions that they have about generative AI and its use in their jobs and on campus. There will not be a presentation but the input from attendees may lead to future presentations where we address topics that are shared. Questions that may be asked of attendees include: What skills or knowledge do you feel you need to effectively use Gen AI in your job? How do you think UIS can better prepare students for a future where Gen AI plays a significant role?

Diving into Enrollment & Retention across the campus

Diving into Enrollment & Retention Across Campus

Enrollment and Retention continue to be two key areas for UIS.  As the campus moves toward the work on the NorthStar Initiative it will be important for faculty and staff to develop shared understanding around enrollment and retention efforts.  This CFE session will focus on discussing enrollment terminology and research.  Additionally, we will dive into the complexities of what retention and persistence is, how data is used to determine retention numbers and us