Category: News
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Dennis DeBay and CU Denver Journal about Adjunct Faculty Featured in CU Denver News
“One of television’s most astute portrayals of academia was a recent Netflix series called The Chair. Starring Golden Globe-winning Sandra Oh as an English department chair, the series portrayed nuanced faculty tensions at a bucolic university trying to stay relevant. And, CU Denver Assistant Teaching Professor Emily Wortman-Wunder noticed, a glaring inaccuracy stood out: The…
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HR Tip-Additional Paid day off Friday, November 29, 2024
CU Denver will be closing on Friday, Nov. 29 and an additional two days for the winter break. That means the university will be closed from Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 23-Jan. 1. Click here to review the announcement email that Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Ann Sherman sent October 31st: Merit Pay and…
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AI: Hallucinations
Prompt: Talk to an AI Assistant for the SEHD Counseling program. Recommended: A look at ChatGPT’s new search feature. Move over Google: ChatGPT can now search the web in real time. Learn: Hallucinations Hallucinations…? Yes, those are real. I mean… not really-real in the real world. But they are real to ME. AI experience hallucinations…
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Friendsgiving Potluck and Food Drive Nov 18
We invite you to join us November 18th 11:00-1:00pm for our second annual SEHD Friendsgiving Potluck. All are welcome. We will have yummy soups, tasty desserts, and opportunities for connection at the LSC 7th floor Student Commons. You are welcome to bring a treat to share, but not required. We are also still running our…
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Lecturer, GPTI, Teaching Assistant, and Minimum Wage pay changes effective 1/1/2025
Beginning January 1, 2025, Lecturer, GPTI, Teaching Assistant, and student & temporary worker pay rates will increase as follows. Lecturer & Graduate Part-time Instructor pay will increase to $5,000 per fully-enrolled 3-credit course Teaching Assistant pay will increase to $1,890 per 3 credit course Those with student and temporary workers, please note: Minimum wage will…
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Further your professional development skills through Percipio
Dear colleagues, as you may know, the training software Percipio (formerly known as Skillsoft) was recently updated. Countless trainings and new features were added, including many as short as 10 minutes. You can now earn certifications for completing short courses. Skill areas include AI, professional improvement, management, excel and more! The opportunities are endless, and…
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AI: Learn About ~ Learn About
Prompt: Go to http://copilot.microsoft.com and give it the following prompt, filling in the blanks as you wish. You are a seasoned professor of ____________. Draft an outline for a new course about ____________. The course should have 8 modules lasting 2 weeks each and will begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Provide a course outline…
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Learning Policy Institute – 2025 Legislative Prep Sessions: Research, Tools, and Insights Into Key Education Policy Priorities
Webinar Series 2025 Legislative Prep Session: Education Challenges and Solutions Hosted by the Learning Policy Institute Co-sponsored by Education Commission of the States, National Association of State Boards of Education, and National Conference of State Legislatures Click here to register he 2025 legislative session is just weeks away, bringing many education challenges for state policymakers.…
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Drs. Margarita Bianco and Madhavi Tandon Presented at the International Conference on Urban Education
Drs. Margarita Bianco and Madhavi Tandon presented at the International Conference on Urban Education Their presentation, Developing a Diverse an Community Responsive Teacher Workforce through d GYO Programs” was well received and highlighted in the most recent issue of Diverse Issues in Higher Education Dr. Margarita Bianco has two new co-authored publications, one with Dr. Robin…
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USC Race and Equity Center Offering 2 Free Sessions
From the USC Race and Equity Center: We’re offering 2 free sessions this month for our latest guides – Equity-Minded Syllabi Review Guide and Equity-Minded Job Description Review Guide. We hope you can join us. Nov 12: Equity Minded Syllabi Review Guide Discover how to create an equity-minded syllabus that fosters a classroom environment conducive to…