CITIBeat is a monthly publication designed by the Center for Innovative and Transformative Instruction (CITI) to share teaching and learning best practices. The information shared in this newsletter aims to inform faculty of upcoming events, scholarly resources, and innovative solutions to enhance teaching efficacy and student engagement in every course at WSSU.
CITI is pleased to share a new video project called, The 2 Minute Mentor about innovative teaching practices. Listen as WSSU faculty share how to overcome teaching challenges to positively impact student success.
Dr. Nathan Savage, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
Mrs. Jacqueline Bethea, Instructor, Computer Science
Dr. Sanchala Sen, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
It's that time again, Colleagues! CITI is excited to announce and invite you to the 5th Annual WSSU Faculty Festival and 1st Adobe Bash events on Monday, May 15, 2023, and May 16, 2023. We will have two days full of innovation and creative approaches to teaching and learning. The Adobe Bash will be a day dedicated to all things digital teaching, digital literacy, and using Adobe tools to engage students.
For additional information about the events, how to register, an agenda, and how to submit a proposal to present at Faculty Festival 2023, please review the Event Guide and REGISTER for one or both events.
We hope to see you there!
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP)
HBCU-UP provides awards to strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Support is available through the following tracks:
- Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP), which provide support to achieve a short-term, well-defined goal for enhancing and innovating undergraduate STEM education at an HBCU.
- Research on Broadening Participation in STEM Projects (BPR), provides support for research that seeks to create and study new theory-driven models and innovations related to the participation and success of underrepresented groups in STEM undergraduate education, especially African Americans.
- Research Initiation Awards (RIA), which provide support for STEM faculty with no prior or recent research funding to pursue research at the home institution, another research-intensive institution, an NSF-funded research center, or a national laboratory.
- Implementation Projects (IMP), which provide support to design, implement, study, and assess comprehensive institutional efforts for increasing the number of students receiving undergraduate degrees in STEM and enhancing their preparation by strengthening STEM education and research.
- Broadening Participation Research Centers (BPRC), which provide support to create centers that conduct research on STEM education and broaden participation and build the intellectual infrastructure to facilitate the creation, integration, and transfer of new knowledge.
- Other Funding Opportunities include EArly-Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER), Rapid Response Research (RAPID), conference, and planning grants.
📚 Book of the Month
In Black, Brilliant, and Dyslexic, Marcia Brissett-Bailey showcases positive role models for black people and those within the wider dyslexic community and society, to inspire current and future generations. Her thought-provoking book offers a raw insight into the lived experiences of diverse talents through the lens of a Black person.
An invaluable and educational resource for raising awareness of how diverse cultural groups and communities experience Dyslexia differently. A true inspiration and example of the superpowers of neurodivergence. Her stories highlight the challenges, progress, successes, and contributions of the black and dyslexic community, helping others to find their voice, feel empowered and be proud of their differences.
Do you have a question about teaching best practices or student learning? Are you interested in designing or re-designing a course? Aligning assessments with course outcomes? Developing measurable learning outcomes? Or strategies to actively engage students? If so, you can request a consultation with a member of the Center for Innovative and Transformative Instruction (CITI).
During the consultation, we will discuss in greater detail what you want to achieve and help you identify the right resources to foster transformative learning experiences in your course.
CITI is here to help You!
If you have questions, please contact any member of our team.
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