Faculty News 01.21.25
January 21, 2025
Academic Strategic Communications
Faculty News is a collaboration between Academic Affairs and the Office of Research. Major contributors include Academic Innovation, Faculty Success, Libraries, Registrar and the Office of Research Support. The newsletter lands in the inboxes of everyone with a faculty appointment, including tenured, tenure-track and fixed-term-track faculty, college deans and department chairs.
IN THIS ISSUE:
- First day of class. Whether you’re a seasoned instructor or just starting out, the first day of class sets the tone for the entire course. Discover effective strategies to create a positive and engaging learning environment from the start, regardless of teaching modality.
- Featured Events:
- 1/23: Community Solutions RIG meeting
- 1/23: Hands-on workshop for new faculty: planning a fundable project
- 1/23: IoT RIG meeting
- 1/24: Disabilities RIG meeting
- 1/24: Data Science RIG meeting
- 1/24: Office hours - Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) resources
- View all faculty events
- Opportunities and Reminders:
- Call for presenters: Teaching Showcase (deadline Jan. 21)
- Volunteer: Pathways to Thriving Program
- Apply: FY26 Research Seed Grants (deadlines vary)
- Reminder: iClicker is free for students, easy for you
- University Resources
