The Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee, an oversight committee for UW-Madison’s 300-acre Lakeshore Nature Preserve, is pleased to announce a small grant opportunity (up to $1000) for undergraduates and faculty, staff and graduate students working with undergraduates to facilitate the use of the Preserve for educational purposes.
Year: 2022
Call for proposals: 2023 UW–Madison Teaching and Learning Symposium
Submit your proposal for a presentation or poster at the 2023 Teaching & Learning Symposium on May 18. The theme, “Fostering Belonging, Bridging Divides,” places a focus on cultivating active and inclusive teaching practices, understanding and valuing students’ lived experiences, and building and sustaining welcoming learning environments. Proposals are due by January 31 at tlsymposium.wisc.edu/call.
Call for proposals: UW System Spring Conference on Teaching and Learning
Proposals are being accepted through January 9 for the annual UW System Spring Conference on Teaching and Learning. The theme for this year’s conference is The Joys of Teaching and Learning : Centering Students.
Course self-review tool for instructors gains national recognition
UW-Madison’s Course Success Self-Review was named a finalist for the 2022 POD Innovation Award by the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network, a national organization devoted to improving teaching and learning in higher education.
Apply now for The Discussion Project Virtual for Winter 2023
UHS shares resources to support student mental health
As we near the midway point in the semester, please keep in mind that UHS mental health services are available, confidential, easy to start, and no cost. The information below can help you connect students with these important resources.
New self-serve resource: Writing recommendation letters for students
Do you feel unprepared when asked to write letters of recommendation for your students? Are you uncertain about how much to say, how many details to include, or what tone to take? This online, asynchronous …
Teaching guides available for “Sifting & Reckoning” exhibit
The Public History Project developed these teaching guides to provide educators with resources about historical moments of discrimination and resistance at the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Libraries tutorial helps students avoid plagiarism
UW-Madison Libraries, in collaboration with the Writing Center, the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, and International Student Services, have made significant updates to an online tutorial that helps students understand and avoid plagiarism.
Check out fall resources for teaching and learning
Whether you’re looking for some quick tips, a chance to enhance your skills or one-on-one support, you’ll find it in these fall teaching and learning resources. Get help with Canvas and other tech, writing assignments, course discussions, inclusive syllabi and more.