In case you missed it, last week the Office of Digital Accessibility (ODA) and COLRS shared an accessibility tip on Color contrast in files and Canvas content.
Several aspects need to be considered when we talk about color contrast, including: ratios, text size, images of text, and non-text guidelines.
Join us to learn how to check for successful color contrast and fix issues in PowerPoint and Canvas.
Due to the increasing cost of licensing Turnitin, as well as their decision to charge extra for AI detection tools, UIS has moved to Copyleaks as our campus plagiarism and AI content detection tool. A pilot was conducted during the Spring 2024 semester, and the results indicated that Copyleaks is a good fit for UIS.
Join Dr. Carrie Allen, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, for an informative session on the IBHE Program Review process. Whether you're new to the process or looking for a refresher, this session will cover everything you need to know, from navigating the self-study guidelines to accessing and using data provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
Join Dr. Carrie Allen, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, for an informative session on the IBHE Program Review process. Whether you're new to the process or looking for a refresher, this session will cover everything you need to know, from navigating the self-study guidelines to accessing and using data provided by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
Join COLRS staff to learn about navigating the Canvas interface and the foundational tools for organizing and building a course at UIS. Topics covered include: navigating, communicating with students, creating modules and assignments, and gradebook.
Join us for a discussion of the issues surrounding serving on personnel committees at UIS, including ethical considerations, best practices, and potential pitfalls. Learn how to evaluate peers fairly and constructively while balancing multiple elements of review standards. We will discuss the procedures that govern UIS personnel committees and how to apply them.
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Are you wondering how to write a compelling narrative within the set page limit? Or how to construct a professional portfolio to complement the narrative that will resonate with colleagues inside and outside of your discipline? This session will review the pertinent Personnel Policy sections and focus on best practices for preparing strong applications for reappointment, tenure, and promotion.
This session will outline important aspects of UIS personnel processes including: key resources, the different review processes, criteria for review and narratives and portfolios.
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Presenter: Deborah Anthony, Professor and Chair, Legal Studies
Join faculty colleagues from sister COPLAC schools for discussions on generative AI in the curriculum and classroom!
Collaborating across four COPLAC institutions, we're embarking on a year-long journey to explore generative AI's impact on and potential to enhance student learning. We're launching with monthly summer office hours and transitioning to monthly gatherings in the fall to collaboratively develop AI-informed assignments using a charrette process.
Join Kat Novak - 2023 Burks Oakley II Distinguished Online Teaching Award recipient