Sunday Newsletter

January 14, 2024

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, January 16

11:30AM-1:00PM. Woofs & Wellness Lied Library Amargosa Room. Open to all.

1:00-2:00PM Tribal Nations Healing Ceremony Alumni Amphitheatre.

Open to all.

Wednesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 18

9:00-11:00AM and 1:00-3:00PM.

E-Learning Technology Open Lab. Sign up to attend in person in CHB C145 or join virtually.

Thursday, January 18

10:00-11:30am. Accessible Syllabus Training. Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR). Online. Register.

Friday, January 19

12:00-1:30PM. The Research Journey: A Faculty Lunch & Learn UNLV Libraries. Lied Library Goldfield Room.

Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20. 12-2:00PM.

E-Learning Technology Open Lab. Sign up to attend in person in CHB C145 or join virtually.

See our Events page for more Teaching and Learning Commons happenings!

Other Upcoming Events and Opportunities from our Partners

Academic Impressions

NCFDD Events Calendar

Message from the Vice Provost

Hello Colleagues,

Let me start by saying how much I admire the strength and courage you all demonstrated recently. I’m inspired by your dedication to the well-being of our community and your commitment to our shared vision of improving the lives of our diverse students and transforming our communities through education and engagement.

We had a large turnout for the Returning to the Classroom webinar that Professor Kaitlin Clinnin, Ph.D. hosted. She graciously shared her hard-earned expertise in trauma informed teaching and provided practical, evidence-based strategies for you to consider as you begin the semester. Additional resources are continually being added to the Teaching After Trauma resource shell. One timely addition is the Classroom Sentence Starters document. Addressing a class after a campus shooting is a delicate and challenging task. The sentence starters offer ideas for what to say on your first day back to class.

In partnership with the Office of Information Technology, the Teaching and Learning Commons (formally the Faculty Center), and the Office of Online Education, we have created open lab support to support teaching needs in Spring 2024. Registration is optional, but we encourage you to sign up in RebelPeople to attend in person in CHB C145 or attend virtually. Available hours are as follows:

Wednesday & Thursdays (1/17 and 1/18)

9 AM - 11AM
1 PM - 3 PM

Friday & Saturdays (1/19 and 1/20)

12 PM - 2 PM

Please continue to access the UNLV Strong materials that have been made available. I encourage you to take advantage of these materials as you navigate the complexities of teaching in the aftermath of the December 6th tragedy. Additionally, the Provost's Office has updated the Spring 2024 policy guidelines to aid you in ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

As we come together to rebuild and strengthen our UNLV community, let us support one another with compassion and empathy. Our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing educational environment remains steadfast, and your role in this endeavor is crucial.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Teaching and Learning Commons. We are here to support you.

Wishing you a resilient and successful Spring 2024 semester,

Beth Barrie

Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Innovation

News You Can Use

Tribal Nations Healing Ceremony: The campus community is invited to attend a special Tribal Nations healing ceremony.

The ceremony will include a land acknowledgement by President Whitfield, an opening prayer from Chris Spotted Eagle, and special words from tribal leaders.

Highlights of the ceremony will include bird singing, a form of music traditionally sung by Native American tribes of the Southwest; the healing jingle dance; and a purifying smudging/blessing.

The ceremony will conclude with a closing prayer. More information.

E-Learning Technology Open Lab: Need help designing courses in WebCampus? Have questions about Zoom or Panopto? Drop into an open lab for personalized help from instructional technologists from the Information Technology and Online Education teams.

Open lab sessions are available in person or online from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 17, Jan. 18, Jan. 22, Jan. 24, and Jan. 25. While registration is optional, sign up in RebelPeople to attend in person in CHB C145 or join the InSpace virtual lab space.

For more information about Zoom, WebCampus, and Panopto, faculty can visit the UNLV IT site or contact the IT Help Desk.

Haroon (Stephen) Sahotra, Faculty Director, Teaching and Learning Commons, haroon.stephen@unlv.edu.

Gilberto Murillo, Teaching and Learning Project Coordinator, gilberto.murillo@unlv.edu.

For more information call 895-5318, email facultycenter@unlv.edu.