Category: Of Interest
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Deanna Sands, Professor Emerita at CU Denver, and Colleagues Release New Book
Congratulations to Deanna Sands, Professor Emerita, CU Denver and her colleagues Bob Hughes, Ted Kalmus, on their new book, Equitable Adult Learning: Four Transformative Organizations Serving Diverse Communities. It is available to purchase at the Routledge site – with a shipping date in mid-March. The attached flyer tells you a little about the book, and…
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CU Denver Offers Free Mental Health First Aid Certification Training for All the CU Denver Students/Staff & Faculty
CU Denver offers free Mental Health First Aid certification training for all the CU Denver faculty, staff and students. Mental Health First Aid is an international, evidence-based program that teaches people to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack,…
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March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Week 1 Focus on Student
We hope that you will utilize (by participating, exploring, and sharing) these events and resources during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM 2023). This week’s focus is on the experiences of students with developmental disabilities. From People First @ ARCJC: Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin Counties People First is composed of self advocates who meet together in…
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MAKE LEI,TALK STORY: Honoring Our Epistemologies Through Hānai Pedagogy
In Hawai’i, we connect with our community and our pasts through the traditions that have been passed down to us from our ancestors and kapuna in our community. One such tradition is making lei to show our aloha for each other and celebrate milestones. As we thread together memories honoring our experiences, mentors, and ‘ohana, we talk story and share in…
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From the EDI Office – Black History Month Weekly Resources and Events
These times for connection are meant to encourage SEHD to understand that the student experience is unique. We hope that you will utilize (by participating, exploring, and sharing) these events and resources during Black History Month (BHM2023). This week’s focus is on the characteristics of a Black-serving professional climate. Colorado Black Collaborative presents: Environmental Justice Community Leadership…
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Ed Review (02/17/23)
Topics covered in this edition of Ed Review: STATE OF THE UNION TRAVEL LOG YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSION FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LEARNING SERIES NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL MEALS ODDS AND ENDS QUOTE TO NOTE UPCOMING EVENTS Click here to access the article on the Ed Review website
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IRC Multiyear Contract Process – Action required by 3/10/23
We are pleased to announce that the SEHD will be implementing the IRC Task Force recommendations for multiyear contracts for our high performing IRC faculty this spring. IRC faculty meeting the following eligibility requirements can expect an email on Thursday, 2/16/23, outlining the application process: Evidence of highly effective teaching Seniority (must have >50% appointment…
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Geeta Verma Presents LivedX at Techstar’s Demo Days
LivedX empowers students to turn their lived & learned experiences into transferable skill credentials that can be used for college credit.
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From the EDI Office – Black History Month 2023 Weekly Resources and Events
These times for connection are meant to encourage SEHD to understand that the student experience is unique. We hope that you will utilize (by participating, exploring, and sharing) these events and resources during Black History Month (BHM2023). This week’s focus is on the experiences of Black faculty & staff. From Black Student Services (a program of…
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A Message on Microcredentialing from Dr. Katie Linder, Associate Vice Chancellor for Digital Strategy and Learning
Dear Colleagues, I’m writing with an update on our progress with microcredential efforts here at CU Denver, including next steps for our badging platform. Please feel free to pass along this update to your faculty, staff, and other colleagues who may also be interested in this work. Microcredential Definition Feedback Sessions Over the last few…