HyFlex Teaching Workshop
The HyFlex (hybrid flexible) learning model is both a teaching format that bridges and blends the physical and digital classrooms and the pedagogy that informs the design of HyFlex learning. This session will cover:
- Pedagogical overview of HyFlex
- Instructional strategies
- Planning a HyFlex course session
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 20th at 11:00 am.
From Market to Main Street!

Join the fun at Resource One in Downtown Springfield on Wednesday July 13, 5:30-7pm for Momentum on Main Street's July 2022 Training & Networking Series: From Market to Main Street!
Solopreneur Scaling
How to Grow a Freelance Business as a Company of One
Join us [virtually] for Solopreneur Scaling: How to Grow a Freelance Business as a Company of One on Thursday, June 2, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM with Innovate Springfield member Laura Briggs, founder of
UIS-CSI: Crime Scene Institute
Registration is open!
High School students learn to investigate a crime scene utilizing the Residential Simulation Lab at UIS. The Criminology, Chemistry and Child Advocacy Studies programs will collaborate to create an experiential crime scene, utilizing interviewing skills and problem-based learning.
When: July 7 & 8, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (students can arrive as early as 8am and be picked up by 4pm).
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for All
The expectation that organizations and institutions demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) has been increasing over the last decade. In this introductory workshop we’ll explore key terms and concepts related to EDI. Participants will leave with a foundational understanding and practical tools for embedding equity in their personal and professional lives.
Fundraising for Small Nonprofits
Frustrated with your current approach to fundraising? Wondering what you can do differently on a tight budget? Curious about other fundraising strategies you could try? This session will answer all those questions and more. We'll discuss the most effective fundraising strategies and ways to improve what you're already doing. Your take-aways will include the wisdom gleaned from your peers as well as a list of resources to explore on your own.
Quick Start Proposal Writing
Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes!
This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:
- The basic elements of a proposal
- The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal
- How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no
Presenters:
COLRS Office Hours
During office hours, COLRS staff are available to assist UIS instructors with teaching strategies, technologies, accessibility, and multimedia.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://go.uis.edu/colrszoom
Meeting ID: 816 9660 5177
Password: 732122
DIALOGUE WITH STARTUP FOUNDER: KURTIS MINDER, FOUNDER AT GROUPSENSE (HYBRID EVENT @ INNOVATE SPRINGFIELD)
Join us for a Dialogue of Lessons Learned Among Founders with Kurtis Minder, founder of GroupSense on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 5 PM - 6 PM. Kurtis has been the lead negotiator at GroupSense for ransomware response cases.