Tuesday February 20th, 2024

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UPCOMING CFE EVENTS

If you are located outside of Bozeman and would like to attend a workshop via Webex, please request a link in the comments section and it will be sent to you before the session.

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UPCOMING CFE EVENTS

If you are located outside of Bozeman and would like to attend a workshop via Webex, please request a link in the comments section and it will be sent to you before the session.

TODAY- Backward Course Design - what is it?

Tuesday, February 20th|| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM|| MSU Library 324 Teaching Space || Register

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What is Backward Course Design and how does it compare to traditional course design? This course explores how to integrate principles of Universal Design for Learning into your course design. Backward design prioritizes learning outcomes instead of topics covered. Bring your own traditional course designs and work together to redesign them - backwards!

navMSU Set Up Your Availability and Synch Your Calendar Workshop

In partnership with the Center for Faculty Excellence we are offering three workshops on how to Synch Your Calendar and Set Up Your Availability in navMSU. Join us online via our Teams link for this navMSU Synch Your Calendar Workshop.

Wednesday, February 21 || 2:30pm - 3:30pm || Online (see link here) || REGISTER

Thursday, February 22 || 2:00pm - 3:00pm || Online (see link here)) || REGISTER

Friday, February 23 || 9:30am - 10:30Am || Reid Hall, 305  (see link here) || REGISTER 

AI Prompt Engineering - Basic Principles

Tuesday, February 22||12:00 PM- 1:00 PM || MSU Library 324 Teaching Space||Register

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This workshop will introduce you to the art and science of prompt engineering, empowering you to craft prompts that elicit impactful and tailored responses from AI systems. In this session, we will experiment and learn together as we work through sample prompts and best practices for using generative computing systems like ChatGPT, Bard, and Claude.

KEEN WORKSHOPS & EVENTS  

Wednesday, March 6 || Visit individual entries for locations and times

Return to Learn (Online - For MUS staff and faculty only)

Wednesday, March 6th||12:00 PM- 1:30 PM || Online via WebX ||

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The Graduate School is hosting an online Return to Learn online for MUS and faculty only. This is an opportunity to learn how to apply to the school you are interested in, how application processes work (for both undergraduate and graduate options), how to file for your tuition waiver each term, and more. Join this WebEx webinar and learn how to make the most of your benefits!

Digital Literacy using Adobe Express

Wednesday, March 6th||12:30 PM- 2:00 PM || MSU Library 324 Teaching Space||Register

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Join the CFE and ATO to learn how to integrate digital assignments into your courses with Adobe Express! See how students have used it in their courses and find out what students and instructors have to say about the experience. The Digital Literacy Integration Team will demonstrate the different features of the tool; showcase student work; and run hands-on activities to explore the different capabilities of Adobe Express.  

Advising Students: Best Practices and Philosophy

Thursday, March 7th||12:00 PM- 1:00 PM || MSU Library 324 Teaching   Space||Register

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Learn about the advising syllabus that outlines advising expectations, theory on advising best practices, and begin to develop your personal advising philosophy. Faculty and staff are welcome! 

Workshop Series on Effective Research Mentoring

 Thursday, March 7th ||1:00pm - 3:00pm ||MSU Library 324 Teaching Space||Register

Looking for some ideas on how to best mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research? This three-part series uses materials from the Center for Improved Mentoring Experiences in Research to explore many different subjects around mentoring.

Data Science Workshops for Faculty and Students

Register Below! 

 

 

OTHER MSU ANNOUNCEMENTS

Teaching, Learning and Technology (TLT) Studio Open House

Thursday, February 29||4:00 PM- 6:00 PM ||Barnard Hall, 127 ||Register

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Come join us to learn more about the technology and tools that are available to faculty and students in the recently updated MSU Teaching, Learning, and Technology (TLT) Studio. FOOD and PRIZES for participants!

Innovate Here 2024: One Day Virtual Conference 

Thursday, March 7th||12:00 PM- 1:30 PM || Online||Register

The InnovateHere Conference is brought to you by the Montana Innovation Partnership powered by MSU TechLink Center. This event aims to bring together early-stage technology startups specializing in disruptive innovations in bio, photonics, and quantum technologies. The conference is designed to provide a platform for networking, knowledge exchange about America's Seed Fund and other funding strategies, and collaboration among entrepreneurs, researchers, support organizations, and industry experts.

Montana State to host events in celebration of Black History Month

BOZEMAN – The MSU Women’s Center, the Center for Science, Technology, Ethics, and Society and the MSU African Students Association will host events in celebration of Black History Month in February.   

NCFDD WEBINARS

TODAY- Peer Reviewing as "Reflexive Mentorship"

Tuesday, February 20th || 2-3 p.m. ET || Register Here

Presenter: Rebecca de Souza, PhD, Purdue University

 

You will need to log into your National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development (NCFDD) account and then click the link above to access the event. This online resource is available to the MSU community free of charge. Learn more about how to register.

MSU Center for Faculty Excellence
Renne Library 324 | Bozeman, MT 59717
http://www.montana.edu/facultyexcellence/ | cfe@montana.edu  | 406-994-4555