The newsletter for the WKU community
November 8, 2022
Provost's Message: 2022 CITL Teaching Honors & Expanding Pedagogical Toolkit
Dear Colleagues,

Ever since coming to WKU, I have witnessed the many paths faculty take to engage themselves and each other on various teaching topics: attending talks by national experts on pedagogy, leading CITL workshops, engaging in department-level discussions on teaching, and having one-on-one hallway conversations about what strategies are currently working in their classrooms. We want to continue creating spaces where faculty can come together and discuss teaching and expand their pedagogical toolkit. Two such opportunities are the One WKU Inclusive Teaching Academy (ITA) and the Online Teaching Course (OTC).

The Inclusive Teaching Academy is a four-module academy that is designed to help anyone interested in the fundamental principles of equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive pedagogy. The 15 faculty who are selected will not only enter into a community of peers with shared interests in inclusive teaching but will also earn a CPE Cultural Competence Certificate. Moreover, the home college of each participating faculty member will allocate $1,500 toward an undergraduate scholarship fund to attract students from a broad range of backgrounds. This way your participation will directly and positively benefit WKU students. The application is open until Nov. 16, and you can apply here.

The Online Teaching Course is a five-week asynchronous online course designed for faculty who are either new to the online teaching experience or need a refresher of the basics. Participants will discuss different pedagogical approaches with peers and design the beginnings of an online course in Blackboard Ultra with the support of an instructional designer. This course begins on Nov. 28 and the registration is available here until Nov. 18.
CLIMBING HIGHER
The Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame inducted members of its 14th class Friday afternoon at WKU. The 2022 inductees, Katy Cecil of Hodgenville, Addie Henry of Richmond, and the late Wilma Pace of Hardin, were formally recognized in the ceremony at Gary Ransdell Hall. Learn More
WKU dedicates new Disaster Science Operations Center
WKU dedicated its new Disaster Science Operations Center (DSOC) on Friday. The operations center, located within Environmental Science and Technology Hall (EST), brings together faculty, staff, and students from Meteorology, Emergency Management Disaster Science, and Homeland Security Sciences to improve emergency disaster mitigation, management, and response. “Great universities inspire innovation, elevate communities and transform lives. The work we do through our new Disaster Science Operations Center does all three,” President Timothy C. Caboni said.
Spotlight: WKU SPIRIT
The Fall issue of WKU SPIRIT is now available online. The magazine features the latest on campus initiatives like The Commons at Helm Library and the WKU Innovation Campus, as well as highlights from WKU’s most successful decade of fundraising.
WKU to observe Veterans Day
WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Friday with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Kentucky Museum seeking sponsors for annual art show
The Kentucky Museum is seeking new sponsors for the annual juried Celebration of the Arts show. Opening on March 4, 2023, the Celebration of the Arts provides over 175 artists with the chance to showcase and receive recognition for artistic excellence.
On-Demand Parking Option
Parking and Transportation Services announced a partnership with ParkMobile to access and pay for on-demand parking on campus. 
WKU Week in Photos
Check out the latest installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis, WKU Division of Communications & Marketing.
Winter Weather Communications
Here's a reminder that WKU provides a number of ways you can find out if classes are delayed, canceled or if a campus is closed.
Athletics
November
8
Tuesday
Planetarium Show

When the Universe Was Young will be presented at 7 tonight at Hardin Planetarium. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Thursday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Learn More
November
10
Thursday
WKU Volleyball

WKU Volleyball will celebrate Senior Night and wrap up the regular season with a match against Rice at 6 p.m. Thursday at Diddle Arena. Learn More
November
11
Friday
Head for the Hill

WKU Admissions will host Head for the Hill, an open house event for prospective students and their families, at 8 a.m. Friday at Diddle Arena. Learn More
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