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Tangible Alternative Projects: A Different Approach to Research
Tangible Alternative Projects: A Different Approach to Research Dr. Macklin Cowart Engaging students fully for four months can be tough, even in upper division courses, and having students gain a…
The Chow Hall as Mind Palace
“I need to go to my mind palace…” S. Holmes, Hound of the Baskervilles (BBC, 2012) In the BBC’s crime drama series Sherlock (a modern take on the classic Victorian-era stories of…
CTLL Summer Reading List: How Your Teaching Can Become More Effective
With summer having officially arrived as of last week, we're pleased to present to you our first-ever CTLL Summer Reading List. The team here at Teaching Academic would like to extend…
Accessing and Using Data to Inform Decisions
During summer, you may have some time to delve more deeply into an analysis of institutional/unit data. Such an undertaking can inform program development and review, annual reports, faculty development,…
2018 LEAP into Action Grant
As an institution that provides its community with educational best practices, UNG partners with the AAC&U’s state consortium, as well as the national initiative Liberal Education and America's Promise (LEAP).…
Growth Mindset Day Aligns with USG’s Momentum Year
On Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, the University of North Georgia hosted Growth Mindset Day on the Gainesville Campus with speaker Dr. Craig Curty, Director of Academic Services at High Point…
Study Techniques for Effective Learning
As professors we guide our students in effective study strategies. What habits and techniques might we suggest? Maryellen Weimer in Faculty Focus offers a doable approach in "How Should I…
Apply for Faculty Academy on High-Impact Educational Practices (HIPs)
UNG Faculty are invited to apply for the fifth Faculty Academy on High-Impact Educational Practices (HIPs). For a description of high-impact practices (HIPs), see the Association of American Colleges and…
Dr. Segura-Totten Awarded USG 2017 Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (CTLL) congratulates Dr. Miriam Segura-Totten who has been selected to receive the 2017 Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award from the Board…
2017-2018 Research-Based Teaching Series Call for Proposals
UNG faculty and teaching staff are invited to submit a proposal to conduct a teaching workshop as part as the 2017-2018 RBTS. Workshops must feature activities and approaches founded in…