BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/citl X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T100000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T183656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T205111Z UID:10001473-1738918800-1738922400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:American Refuge: CITL & OIP Joint Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Building off of our joint book discussion on the experiences of international students in the US\, the Office of International Programs and CITL will co-host a book discussion on the experiences of refugees and refugee students in the US with the reading and discussion of American Refuge: True stories of the Refugee Experience* by Dr. Diya Abdo. \n  \n*This book discusses experiences of trauma and may be triggering for some readers. \n  \n\nThree Fridays: January 24th\, January 31st and February 7th\nTime: 9:00am – 10:00am – light refreshments will be provided.\nMeeting: In-person at Fernald Hall\, Room 102 (hybrid option if required)\nBook provided courtesy of CITL\n\n  \n  URL:/citl/event/american-refuge-citl-oip-joint-book-discussion/2025-02-07/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-10.21.09 AM-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T190901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z UID:10001484-1739188800-1739192400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic\, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students\, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently\, but all focus on student learning. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th URL:/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-02-10/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250121T155825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155825Z UID:10001532-1739876400-1739880000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Writing Across the Curriculum DESCRIPTION:This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area\, there are two to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for instructors of writing intensive courses\, as well as those generally interested in the incorporation of writing into their curriculum. \nFive Tuesdays through the semester from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting Jan 21st \n  URL:/citl/event/writing-across-the-curriculum/2025-02-18/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T195725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T195725Z UID:10001510-1739966400-1739970000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:TA Success Coalition (TASC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a new teaching assistant at 91¸£Àû\, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. \nAt each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might encounter\, discuss and practice strategies\, and learn about current trends in teaching through the lens of graduate student experiences. Students in the TASC will be provided opportunities to practice teaching strategies with their peers. \nMeetings will be weekly on alternating Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, starting on January 22nd and ending on May 7th. URL:/citl/event/ta-success-coalition-tasc/2025-02-19/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/10/1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250123T194602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T150024Z UID:10001538-1740049200-1740052800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Newer Faculty: Small Changes\, Big Impact DESCRIPTION:Self-care\, your personal experiences and building community will be central tenets of this group. This time is meant to provide community and support to those who are starting on their teaching development path. We will use the book Small Teaching (provided at our first meeting) as a guide to explore our collective teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches that are both manageable to adopt and known to have positive impacts. URL:/citl/event/newer-faculty-small-changes-big-impact/2025-02-20/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/01/Small-changes-big-impact.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T190901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z UID:10001485-1740398400-1740402000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic\, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students\, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently\, but all focus on student learning. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th URL:/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-02-24/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T195725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T195725Z UID:10001511-1741176000-1741179600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:TA Success Coalition (TASC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a new teaching assistant at 91¸£Àû\, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. \nAt each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might encounter\, discuss and practice strategies\, and learn about current trends in teaching through the lens of graduate student experiences. Students in the TASC will be provided opportunities to practice teaching strategies with their peers. \nMeetings will be weekly on alternating Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, starting on January 22nd and ending on May 7th. URL:/citl/event/ta-success-coalition-tasc/2025-03-05/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/10/1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250123T194602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T150024Z UID:10001540-1741258800-1741262400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Newer Faculty: Small Changes\, Big Impact DESCRIPTION:Self-care\, your personal experiences and building community will be central tenets of this group. This time is meant to provide community and support to those who are starting on their teaching development path. We will use the book Small Teaching (provided at our first meeting) as a guide to explore our collective teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches that are both manageable to adopt and known to have positive impacts. URL:/citl/event/newer-faculty-small-changes-big-impact/2025-03-06/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/01/Small-changes-big-impact.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T190901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z UID:10001486-1741608000-1741611600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic\, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students\, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently\, but all focus on student learning. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th URL:/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-03-10/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250121T155825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155825Z UID:10001533-1741690800-1741694400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Writing Across the Curriculum DESCRIPTION:This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area\, there are two to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for instructors of writing intensive courses\, as well as those generally interested in the incorporation of writing into their curriculum. \nFive Tuesdays through the semester from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting Jan 21st \n  URL:/citl/event/writing-across-the-curriculum/2025-03-11/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250221T195415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T193911Z UID:10001545-1741773600-1741777200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Merging teaching and research through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning DESCRIPTION:Students as Partners Series\, featuring Dr. Sarah Bunnell (Elon University) \nJoin an informal discussion for anyone interested in learning more about the role of SoTL in teaching and learning. New faculty might be interested in learning more about how to develop SoTL practitioners. \nRegistration is required\, space is limited. \nIn-person at Fernald Hall\, Room 102. (Zoom links available upon request.) \nWednesday\, March 12th @ 10:00am URL:/citl/event/merging-teaching-and-research-through-the-scholarship-of-teaching-and-learning/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,Announcements,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Guest Speaker,New Faculty ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/02/Sarah-Bunnell.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250221T194706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T185521Z UID:10001544-1741800600-1741806000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Partnering with Students to (Re)claim the Joy of Teaching and Facilitate Culture Change in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Fogler Library Salon Series. \n \nGuest Speaker Dr. Sarah Bunnell\, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Elon University\, North Carolina. Dr. Bunnell is an expert in building student partnership programs and will share her wisdom\, and lessons learned as we explore how such partnerships might benefit 91¸£Àû. \nJoining Dr. Bunnell will be Dr. Sheila Jaswal (Dept of Chemistry and Biochemistry\, Amherst College)\, Zachary Watson (Amherst College class of 2024) and Hope Carroll (91¸£Àû class of 2024) to share their experiences with pedagogical partnerships. \nFacilitators:  Dr. Liliana Herekova\, Associate Professor and Director of Communication Education\, Department of Communication and Journalism Dr. Karen Pelletreau\, Director of Faculty Educational Development\, Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning \nWednesday\, March 12th @5:30pm | Lynch Room\, Fogler Library URL:/citl/event/partnering-with-students-to-reclaim-the-joy-of-teaching-and-facilitate-culture-change-in-higher-education/ LOCATION:Fogler Library CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Guest Speaker,New Faculty,Partner Events,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/02/Sarah-Bunnell.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T100000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250221T201328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T205135Z UID:10001546-1741856400-1741860000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Leveraging SoTL and pedagogical partners towards more inclusive teaching practices DESCRIPTION:Students as Partners Series\, featuring Dr. Sarah Bunnell (Elon University) \nThursday\, March 13th @ 9:00am | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 (Zoom Link available by request) \nFaculty interested in learning more about how these tools can generate more inclusive and supportive teaching are invited to join in this discussion. Registration is required\, space is limited. \nThursday\, March 13th @ 9:00am URL:/citl/event/leveraging-sotl-and-pedagogical-partners-towards-more-inclusive-teaching-practices/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Featured Events,Guest Speaker,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/02/Sarah-Bunnell.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T195725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T195725Z UID:10001512-1742385600-1742389200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:TA Success Coalition (TASC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a new teaching assistant at 91¸£Àû\, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. \nAt each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might encounter\, discuss and practice strategies\, and learn about current trends in teaching through the lens of graduate student experiences. Students in the TASC will be provided opportunities to practice teaching strategies with their peers. \nMeetings will be weekly on alternating Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, starting on January 22nd and ending on May 7th. URL:/citl/event/ta-success-coalition-tasc/2025-03-19/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/10/1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T190901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z UID:10001487-1742817600-1742821200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic\, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students\, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently\, but all focus on student learning. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th URL:/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-03-24/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250121T155825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155825Z UID:10001534-1743505200-1743508800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Writing Across the Curriculum DESCRIPTION:This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area\, there are two to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for instructors of writing intensive courses\, as well as those generally interested in the incorporation of writing into their curriculum. \nFive Tuesdays through the semester from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting Jan 21st \n  URL:/citl/event/writing-across-the-curriculum/2025-04-01/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T195725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T195725Z UID:10001513-1743595200-1743598800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:TA Success Coalition (TASC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a new teaching assistant at 91¸£Àû\, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. \nAt each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might encounter\, discuss and practice strategies\, and learn about current trends in teaching through the lens of graduate student experiences. Students in the TASC will be provided opportunities to practice teaching strategies with their peers. \nMeetings will be weekly on alternating Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, starting on January 22nd and ending on May 7th. URL:/citl/event/ta-success-coalition-tasc/2025-04-02/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/10/1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250123T194602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T150024Z UID:10001541-1743678000-1743681600@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Newer Faculty: Small Changes\, Big Impact DESCRIPTION:Self-care\, your personal experiences and building community will be central tenets of this group. This time is meant to provide community and support to those who are starting on their teaching development path. We will use the book Small Teaching (provided at our first meeting) as a guide to explore our collective teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches that are both manageable to adopt and known to have positive impacts. URL:/citl/event/newer-faculty-small-changes-big-impact/2025-04-03/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/01/Small-changes-big-impact.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T190901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z UID:10001488-1744027200-1744030800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic\, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students\, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently\, but all focus on student learning. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th URL:/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-04-07/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T195725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T195725Z UID:10001514-1744804800-1744808400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:TA Success Coalition (TASC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a new teaching assistant at 91¸£Àû\, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. \nAt each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might encounter\, discuss and practice strategies\, and learn about current trends in teaching through the lens of graduate student experiences. Students in the TASC will be provided opportunities to practice teaching strategies with their peers. \nMeetings will be weekly on alternating Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, starting on January 22nd and ending on May 7th. URL:/citl/event/ta-success-coalition-tasc/2025-04-16/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/10/1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250123T194602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T150024Z UID:10001542-1744887600-1744891200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Newer Faculty: Small Changes\, Big Impact DESCRIPTION:Self-care\, your personal experiences and building community will be central tenets of this group. This time is meant to provide community and support to those who are starting on their teaching development path. We will use the book Small Teaching (provided at our first meeting) as a guide to explore our collective teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches that are both manageable to adopt and known to have positive impacts. URL:/citl/event/newer-faculty-small-changes-big-impact/2025-04-17/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/01/Small-changes-big-impact.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T190901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z UID:10001489-1745236800-1745240400@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic\, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students\, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently\, but all focus on student learning. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th URL:/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-04-21/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250121T155825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T155825Z UID:10001535-1745319600-1745323200@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Writing Across the Curriculum DESCRIPTION:This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area\, there are two to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for instructors of writing intensive courses\, as well as those generally interested in the incorporation of writing into their curriculum. \nFive Tuesdays through the semester from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting Jan 21st \n  URL:/citl/event/writing-across-the-curriculum/2025-04-22/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T195725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T195725Z UID:10001515-1746014400-1746018000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:TA Success Coalition (TASC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a new teaching assistant at 91¸£Àû\, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. \nAt each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might encounter\, discuss and practice strategies\, and learn about current trends in teaching through the lens of graduate student experiences. Students in the TASC will be provided opportunities to practice teaching strategies with their peers. \nMeetings will be weekly on alternating Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, starting on January 22nd and ending on May 7th. URL:/citl/event/ta-success-coalition-tasc/2025-04-30/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/10/1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250123T194602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T150024Z UID:10001543-1746097200-1746100800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Newer Faculty: Small Changes\, Big Impact DESCRIPTION:Self-care\, your personal experiences and building community will be central tenets of this group. This time is meant to provide community and support to those who are starting on their teaching development path. We will use the book Small Teaching (provided at our first meeting) as a guide to explore our collective teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches that are both manageable to adopt and known to have positive impacts. URL:/citl/event/newer-faculty-small-changes-big-impact/2025-05-01/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/01/Small-changes-big-impact.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T190901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T190901Z UID:10001490-1746446400-1746450000@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Alternative Grading to Promote Authentic Learning Experiences DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic\, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students\, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently\, but all focus on student learning. \n  \nAlternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th URL:/citl/event/alternative-grading-to-promote-authentic-learning-experiences/2025-05-05/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/12/15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T143000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250403T153701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T153701Z UID:10001552-1746536400-1746541800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:CITL's SEATLE Awards DESCRIPTION:SEATLE Awards: Supporting Excellence\, Achievements\, Transformations\, Leadership and Equity in teaching \n  \nCITL’s 1st annual celebration of teaching. RSVP by invitation only. \nTo learn more\, please email: citlworkshop@maine.edu URL:/citl/event/citls-seatle-awards/ LOCATION:Wells 2 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Featured Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/03/SEATLE-awards-gold-stage.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20241212T195725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T195725Z UID:10001516-1746619200-1746622800@umaine.edu SUMMARY:TA Success Coalition (TASC) DESCRIPTION:If you are a new teaching assistant at 91¸£Àû\, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. \nAt each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might encounter\, discuss and practice strategies\, and learn about current trends in teaching through the lens of graduate student experiences. Students in the TASC will be provided opportunities to practice teaching strategies with their peers. \nMeetings will be weekly on alternating Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\, starting on January 22nd and ending on May 7th. URL:/citl/event/ta-success-coalition-tasc/2025-05-07/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Grad Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2024/10/1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250225T160643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T160643Z UID:10001547-1747612800-1747871999@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Summer Retreat: Neurodiversity in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:CITL and partners will host a summer retreat focused on understanding and supporting neurodiversity in the classroom.  The retreat will be held on campus May 19th-21st 2025.  We will be looking for faculty nominations to participate in this program. Learn more about this program here.  \n  \n  URL:/citl/event/summer-retreat-neurodiversity-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:University of Maine\, Orono\, ME\, 04469-5708\, United States CATEGORIES:Accessibility,CITL Workshops,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/02/AdobeStock_616669496-1080x720-2.jpeg GEO:44.9012197;-68.6666508 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250606 DTSTAMP:20260515T093859 CREATED:20250225T160958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T160958Z UID:10001548-1748908800-1749167999@umaine.edu SUMMARY:Course Design Institute DESCRIPTION:In-person participation expected\n\nJune 3rd – June 5th   All Day Events \nCITL’s Course Design Institute (CDI) is a three day intensive educational development opportunity for faculty preparing to design a new course or re-design a current course. \n \n  URL:/citl/event/course-design-institute-6/ LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469 CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,New Faculty ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2022/07/CDI_icon-1-e1686930267954.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR