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Curriculum Committee Minutes – November 5 2018
Members: Lisa Forbes – Committee Chair Dennis DeBay Lori Elliott Cristina Gillanders Scott McLeod Nicole Sager Diana Schaack Staff: Shakira Anderson Hilary Bruce GENERAL BUSINESS & REVIEW/DISCUSSIONS: Brad joined the committee to discuss online curriculum standards and development. Asked what does the committee do? Is there a way to raise the bar…
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Margarita Bianco and Pathways2Teaching featured in The Denver Post
Pathways2Teaching, meanwhile, is a nationally recognized initiative founded by CU Denver Professor Margarita Bianco that aims to get more minority students into classrooms to better reflect the diversity of a local student population, Schultz said. Students of color interested in teaching face a variety of barriers, including poverty, language and being first-generation college students, said…
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Please remember to turn the projectors off
Dear Faculty, It has come to the attention of the SEHD Tech Team that projectors are being left turned on in empty classrooms, sometimes overnight. Did you know that projector bulbs are considered a consumable item with a finite number of hours? The number of hours is fairly large, sometimes as much as 3,000. However,…
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THANKYOU to the SEHD Community
Thank you for your donations of food and money for our student pantry! Your generosity is amazing! Students are using the pantry and we have received many “thank you” messages from students. You may drop off food donations at the front desk in the Student Commons on the 7th floor. Moving forward, we will no…
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In Colorado Schools, Not Enough Black Teachers
Holli Coburn remembers the day a troubled student, an African-American boy with soft brown eyes and an infectious smile, first showed up in her fourth-grade classroom. He was 8 years old, could barely read and was known for acting out in class. Still, Coburn, a teacher at Smith Elementary in Denver’s Park Hill community who…
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Event Recap: SEHD Faculty Spotlight Research Symposium
Event Recap: SEHD Faculty Spotlight Research Symposium On Monday October 22, the SEHD Research Center showcased the research of Jorge Chavez, associate professor and Maria Uribe, senior instructor. Faculty, staff and students joined our wonderful faculty members as they discussed their research on racial disparity, equity and education. Presentation Notes: Maria Uribe Educational Journey…
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Policy 10I: Political Participation of University Community
With the midterm election just around the corner, here is a reminder about CU policies involving political participation of the university community. 1. The calendar of the University of Colorado will not be altered to allow free time for participation in political campaigns. In making this judgment, the Regents note as persuasive, though not…
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Ronald E. McNair: Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program
Ronald E. McNair : Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program Taking Research to New Heights The McNair program prepares eligible students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Participants are from disadvantaged backgrounds and have demonstrated strong academic potential. McNair works closely with participants as they complete their undergraduate requirements. CU Denver’s TRiO program encourages…
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Colorado’s Rural Schools: Challenges and Opportunities – October 24th
Colorado’s Rural Schools: Challenges and Opportunities – October 24, 2018 While all of Colorado’s schools and districts face challenges, they are perhaps most acute in the rural areas of our state. Funding is very limited, teacher shortages are common, the majority of rural districts now operate on four-day school weeks, and achievement gaps remain stubborn.…
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Lunch & Learn: Syllabus Innovations: Refresh, Renew, Revive Your Syllabus – Nov. 13
CU Denver Center for Faculty Development: Lunch & Learn Syllabus Innovations: Refresh, Renew, Revive Your Syllabus Lindsey Hamilton, Director of Undergraduate Research When: Tuesday, Nov. 13 Time: 12:30 – 1:45 PM Where: CU Online Training Room, LSC 1300 Register: www.ucdenver.edu/cfd