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Upcoming Events

Starfish for Academic Alerts

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47 seats available
When:

Aug 15, 2025
10:00 am–11:00 am

Where:

USC-1100 Conference Room or Zoom

This session is designed to empower faculty with the tools to support student success through early alert and intervention strategies. In this one-hour session, you'll learn how to navigate the Starfish system, raise alerts, provide kudos, and connect students with campus resources effectively. Whether you're new to Starfish or looking to refine your use of the platform, this training will provide practical guidance to streamline communication and enhance student engagement.

Presented by:
Sue Frizzellsmfiao@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

SHED Training - Fall 2025

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48 seats available
When:

Aug 19, 2025
9:00 am–12:00 pm

Where:

SHED 3300

Training for the incoming SHED faculty for the Fall 2251 semester.  If you are teaching in the SHED in the Fall 2025 semester and have not received an email from CTL/Sandi Connelly, please reach out to CTL@rit.edu for details.

Presented by:
Sandi Connellysjcsbi@rit.edu
Staff Faculty

Crafting an AI Course Syllabus Policy

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20 seats available
When:

Aug 19, 2025
1:00 pm–1:50 am

This webinar will guide you through a step-by-step process for developing a well-considered AI policy statement for your course syllabus.

This session is for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants, and is held via Zoom.  Participants should request access services if needed.

Presented by:
Michael Starenkomssetc@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Student

Using CoPilot for Course Design

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16 seats available
When:

Aug 20, 2025
12:00 pm–12:50 pm

Learn to use CoPilot to draft syllabi, learning objectives, assignment instructions, and rubrics as you prepare to teach this semester.

This session is for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request access services if needed.

Presented by:
Cana Fuest clfctl@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

Course Prep Drop-In Session with Faculty Fellows

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28 seats available
When:

Aug 21, 2025
10:00 am–12:00 pm

Where:

CTL Faculty Learning Commons, WAL-A600

Need to set time aside to work on your Fall course? Interested in collaborating with peers to share ideas and strategies for engaging your students? 

Join your Faculty Fellows and CTL Instructional Designer/Technologist at this informal drop-in session. During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Receive personalized assistance with syllabus design, course materials, and learning management systems.
  • Get help with technical issues and teaching tools.
  • Share resources and best practices with fellow faculty members.
  • Gain insights on creating engaging and effective learning experiences.
  • Discuss pedagogical strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.
  • Have your questions answered on the spot.
  • Or simply use the time and space to get your course ready.

Please register, so we know you're coming, and drop in any time!

Faculty

Intro to Teaching Technologies at RIT

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37 seats available
When:

Aug 21, 2025
6:00 pm–6:50 pm

In the Intro to Teaching Technologies at RIT session, we will explore essential tools for instructors, including myCourses for course management, Panopto for videos, Ally for accessibility, Gradescope for grading, Zoom for online classes, and supported AI tools linked to our Google Suite/Microsoft 365. Designed for RIT faculty, adjuncts, and TAs.

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.

Presented by:
Monica Cormiermdctls@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

Starfish for Academic Alerts

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48 seats available
When:

Aug 21, 2025
7:30 pm–8:30 pm

Where:

Zoom

This session is designed to empower faculty with the tools to support student success through early alert and intervention strategies. In this one-hour session, you'll learn how to navigate the Starfish system, raise alerts, provide kudos, and connect students with campus resources effectively. Whether you're new to Starfish or looking to refine your use of the platform, this training will provide practical guidance to streamline communication and enhance student engagement.

Presented by:
Sue Frizzellsmfiao@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

myCourses Help Session

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11 seats available
When:

Aug 22, 2025
10:00 am–10:50 am

myCourses, RIT's learning management system, can be used to help your students be successful whether the course is fully in-person or fully online. Bring your questions about using the Content tool, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, Gradebook, Rubrics, Announcements, Classlist, Class Progress, and more!

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.

Presented by:
Monica Cormiermdctls@rit.edu
Sandi Connellysjcsbi@rit.edu
Jenna Saduejcsctl@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

myCourses Help Session

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14 seats available
When:

Aug 26, 2025
12:30 pm–1:20 pm

myCourses, RIT's learning management system, can be used to help your students be successful whether the course is fully in-person or fully online. Bring your questions about using the Content tool, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, Gradebook, Rubrics, Announcements, Classlist, Class Progress, and more!

This session is intended for RIT faculty, including adjuncts and teaching assistants. Participants should request Access Services, if needed.

Presented by:
Monica Cormiermdctls@rit.edu
Sandi Connellysjcsbi@rit.edu
Jenna Saduejcsctl@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Studemp

From Student to TA: Leading the Learning Experience as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

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56 seats available
When:

Aug 26, 2025
5:00 pm–7:00 pm

Where:

SHED 4300

The Center for Teaching and Learning and the Academic Success Center are partnering again in the Fall 2025 to help undergraduate Teaching Assistants get their start in being a TA, or refresh their skillset after summer! 

The Agenda

  • Tuesday, August 26, 5-7pm in SHED 4300 
    • Comprehensive active-learning session including:
      • Intro to being a TA
      • Classroom Management and Active Learning
      • Facilitating Learning in the Classroom
      • Communication - TA's to Students and TA's to Instructional Staff

  • Wednesday, August 27, 5-7pm in SHED-4300
    • This will be a repeat of August 26 session. You should only register for one session.


This session is open to all undergraduate TA's, SI's and instructional support employees. We will provide a crash course on getting started as a TA and stepping up your TA game in the classroom!  Watch for a follow up session the week of September 8 focused on Engaging Neurodiverse Students in Group work and
Understanding and Facilitating DSO Supported Students Needs. 

Presented by:
Sandi Connellysjcsbi@rit.edu
Sammy DiSalvosvdasc@rit.edu
Staff Faculty Student Studemp