Upcoming Events

CIDI Workshop - Running Secure Exams in Canvas

Workshop/Training

This workshop addresses how to create exams in Canvas, plus tools and methods for protecting quiz content and ensuring academic integrity when in-person proctoring isn't an option. (Includes discussion of Proctorio, question banks, time limits, question design, and more.)

3/03 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Blueprint Courses

Workshop/Training

Canvas allows a teacher to create a "blueprint" course, where updates can be made just once and then synced to several associated courses. This can greatly ease the management of multiple versions of the same class. This workshops shows how to use and effectively manage blueprint courses.

3/03 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Backpack to Briefcase: Cover Letters 101

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

A cover letter is a powerful way to demonstrate your written communication skills, and showcase information you could not explain in your resume. Though not all employers require cover letters, many still consider it essential to filter potential candidates.

Join Erica Wallace, Talent Acquisition Manager, with Strata Fund Solutions to answer your questions and more! Erica is dynamic, experienced, and will leave you feeling confident about writing your cover letters. Join us live on the Huntsman YouTube Channel.

3/05 | 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Backpack to Briefcase: Developing Professional Mentors

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

Professional mentors and networking can help you go further than you could go on our own, but how do we go about developing those relationships? Join Chris Bingham from Advanced Bionics to learn where to look for professional mentors and how to establish these essential relationships throughout your career.

Join us live on the Huntsman YouTube Channel.

3/05 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Importing and Updating Your Course For the New Semester

Workshop/Training

This workshop addresses how to copy content from one semester's course to another, update due dates and settings, check for problems, and make additional enhancements.

3/05 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Pain

Workshop/Training

The tootle Rural Opioid Health Consortium (TROHC) offers FREE, community education to help chronic pain sufferers and caregivers.

Learn about Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to manage pain. Topics include:
1. Types of pain and how they impact our daily living.
2. Tools to help deal with pain.
3. How thoughts and emotions affect pain.
4. Skills to assist with better managing pain.

There will be an in-person and virtual option for these workshops. Sign up at these links:

CBT ( In person)- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/132331243311
CBT (Online)- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/132332527151

3/08 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Building Interactive Learning Activities with Atomic Assessments

Workshop/Training

Atomic Assessments provide 65 question types with multiple delivery and feedback options. They can be embedded nearly anywhere in Canvas, for practice or for points. Options abound for math and science. See how to create the interactive lessons you've longed to provide your students.

3/10 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Creating Your Own Course Templates

Workshop/Training

This workshop shows how the Design Tools in Canvas can be made to create a customized template that can be quickly implemented.

3/11 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Speed of Trust Workshop with Stephen M. R. Covey

Workshop/Training

Stephen M. R. Covey is The New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is co-author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust.

Stephen brings to his writings the perspective of a practitioner, as he is the former President & CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he increased shareholder value by 67 times and grew the company to become the largest leadership development firm in the world.

A Harvard MBA, Stephen co-founded and currently leads FranklinCovey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice. He serves on numerous boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council - Partnership for Public Service, and he has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for “Top Thought Leaders in Trust” from the advocacy group, Trust Across America/Trust Around the World.

Stephen is a highly-sought-after international speaker, who has taught trust and leadership in 56 countries to business, government, military, education, healthcare, and NGO entities.

Attend via Zoom to learn about the role that trust plays in both your personal and professional life. If you are interested, please pick up a Trust Card from Weston Hyde in EBB 209 - these cards will play a role in the discussion.

3/11 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Statewide Campuses Update

Workshop/Training

Taylor Adams and Larry Smith will provide an overview of what's new at Statewide Campuses as well as an overview of what employees should know.

3/16 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Improve the Canvas Student Experience

Workshop/Training

Learn quick and easy practical tips to make sure your content more usable and easy to learn for the students in your course. In this workshop we will go over how to:
· Get rid of extra content in your course and simplify your course navigation.
· Get rid of broken links and make sure your content is published.
· Embed and caption your videos to make them more usable for everyone.
· Provide content in user-friendly formats that work well on mobile devices.

3/17 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Use Video Effectively in Your Canvas Course

Workshop/Training

This workshop will help you enhance your teaching with video.

3/18 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Recording Your Lectures

Workshop/Training

This workshop will focus on utilizing lecture capture in your course.

3/18 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Backpack to Briefcase: Grad School - Now or Later?

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

Join our virtual panel: “Grad School: Now or Later?” It will feature professionals and students at many different stages currently attending or graduated from a variety of graduate programs. You’ll hear about their thought process before, during, and after their graduate school experience. This panel will provide you with better insight and ideas to inform your own decisions about graduate school.

Panelists include:
-Bob Winder: President, Logan Growth Advisors
-Emma Cherrington, Healthcare Data Analyst at Revere Health
-Sarah Peck: Assistant Public Defender, Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
-Jared Patterson: Incoming HR Generalist, Honeywell International

Join us live on the Huntsman YouTube Channel.

3/19 | 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Backpack to Briefcase: Informational Interviews

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

Skillfully used, an informational interview is one of the most valuable sources of career exploration. While it may cover some of the same ground as information on a company website, it presents opportunities for an intimate and flexible inside view of a job field unmatched by other sources. The information interview communicates the firsthand experience and impressions of someone in the occupation and is directed by your questions. Learn how to use informational interviews to your advantage from Aggie alum, Mike Tolman.

Join us live on the Huntsman School YouTube Channel.

3/19 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Backpack to Briefcase: Social Intelligence

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

Social intelligence is commonly referred to as “common sense”, “tact”, or “street smarts.” It is the capacity to understand and connect with others. Join Doug Fiefia, former USU Student Body President, MBA graduate from Rice University, and current manager at Google Customer Solutions for a discussion on why social intelligence matters in your career and how you can use it to connect with your coworkers, clients, and more.

Join us live on the Huntsman YouTube Channel.

3/26 | 9:00 am - 9:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Women in Finance - RISE

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

What does it mean to RISE to the occasion? You might be surprised at all the ways a career in finance can help you do just that! Join us for the 2021 Women in Finance event! All majors welcome. You will have the opportunity to learn from empowered women in several different industries and discuss what their career in finance really looks like and how they got there. Then, continue the conversation in breakout rooms and let them get to know you! You won’t want to miss this chance to see the diverse possibilities and challenges that a career in finance has to offer – and how you can RISE to meet them.

Register to attend.

3/26 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Building Interactive Learning Activities with Atomic Assessments

Workshop/Training

3/29 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Campus Update: What We Know About Summer & Fall

Workshop/Training

Robert Wagner will provide updates on types of classes will be offered and any relevant COVID updates.

3/30 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Creating Inclusive, Accessible Documents

Workshop/Training

Creating accessible content is more important than ever before and there are easy things that you can do as you create your content to make sure they are inclusive for all students in your classroom, including students with disabilities. In this workshop we will go over:
- Accessibility basics and helpful tools in Canvas.
- Creating accessible Word, PowerPoint and PDF documents.
- Resources available to help do some accessibility work for you.

3/31 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

ETE Learning Circle - Foundations of College Teaching

Workshop/Training | Learning Circles

How Humans Learn: The Science and Stories Behind Effective College Teaching
by Josh Eyler

Mondays 3pm-4pm
Apr 5 | Apr 12 | Apr 19 | Apr 26

Facilitated by
Ekaterina Arshavskaya

4/05 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Treat Yourself Tuesday

Workshop/Training

Learn and start easy ways to take better care of Physical and Mental health and share it!

4/06 | All Day | Huntsman Hall | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Online Teaching Tips

Workshop/Training

Learn how to set up an online course in Canvas using a Canvas template. This workshop addresses the process of beginning with a course map, importing a Canvas template, and then developing and organizing course materials into modules.

4/12 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Pain

Workshop/Training

4/12 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Recording Your Lectures

Workshop/Training

This workshop will focus on utilizing lecture capture in your course.

4/13 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Designing Corporate Women’s Networks, Initiatives, and Leadership Programs

Workshop/Training

This online workshop is designed specifically for company representatives who are interested in creating, designing, developing or restructuring women’s networks, groups, programs, and/or other initiatives in their organizations. Current and future leaders of women’s groups/networks and corporate leaders involved in these strategic initiatives are invited to participate. Based on the latest research, Dr. Madsen will teach attendees about the types of efforts, programs, and designs that have shown to be effective in supporting and advancing women in workplace settings. The morning will consist of engaging presentations, small group conversations, and individual activities. This Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) offering is designed to provide attendees with 1) tools to design and develop effective programs and initiatives, 2) opportunities to network with those doing similar work in other companies, and 3) resources to help Utah employees obtain additional career development experiences and opportunities in the community.

RSVP required to attend.

4/16 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Importing and Updating Your Course For the New Semester

Workshop/Training

This workshop addresses how to copy content from one semester's course to another, update due dates and settings, check for problems, and make additional enhancements.

4/16 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Web Broadcast Teaching Tips

Workshop/Training

Learn how to plan, begin, and successfully teach a class over Zoom. This workshop focuses less on Zoom functionality and more on teaching strategies for keeping students engaged and minimizing distractions when teaching in real-time, remotely.

4/21 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Preparing for Final Grading

Workshop/Training

This workshop will cover the changes to the grade passback from Canvas to Banner. You will also learn how to ensure grades are calculating correctly and learn how to make manual overrides, if necessary.

4/22 | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Preparing for Final Grading

Workshop/Training

4/27 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Academic Support for Students

Workshop/Training

A Front and Center webinar for faculty and staff

4/27 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

CIDI Workshop - Web Broadcast Teaching Tips

Workshop/Training

5/05 | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Online/Virtual | More Info

Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Pain

Workshop/Training

5/10 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | More Info

Mental Health First Aid

Workshop/Training

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

5/13 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Taggart Student Center | More Info