Upcoming Events

September 28 - October 4, 2025

Sep

On the Record: Media and Messaging for Faculty

Workshop/Training | Sparkshops

While recent state and federal laws make it essential for faculty to use their free speech right and academic freedom thoughtfully, it has never been more critical to tell USU’s story on the transformational impacts of teaching, research, and outreach. We hope to empower faculty in responding to media requests and sharing their research on social media. This session will cover guidance on how to represent your university role, best practices for working with the media, and an open Q&A.

8:30 am - 9:15 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Sep

Getting Started with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

Curious about how to turn your classroom into a site for scholarly inquiry? This one-hour introductory workshop will help faculty explore the fundamentals of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), including how to frame meaningful research questions about student learning, identify relevant methods, and begin designing a SoTL project based on their own teaching. Participants will leave with practical resources, sample studies, and guidance for taking their first steps into SoTL.

10:00 am - 11:00 am | Online/Virtual | More Info

Oct

More than Passion: Crafting an Evidence-Based Teaching Statement

Workshop/Training | EmpowerED Series

In this hour-long session, discover how to transform a teaching philosophy into a concise, impactful statement that resonates with committees, colleagues, and students. Learn practical techniques for reflecting on your pedagogical values and using powerful language to craft an evidence-based statement of teaching. Walk away with a strong framework for and fresh confidence in articulating what makes your teaching effective.

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

Oct