Weekly Mailing to all Faculty and Staff in CLAS
CLAS Weekly Mailing 05-24-23
All
Look for a new CLAS Weekly format June 7!
Michigan Autism Conference Call for Posters
Faculty
Faculty Sabbatical Proposal Workshops
Ultra Training for Full and Part Time Adjunct Faculty
Unit Heads
Calendars
Important Deadlines
Upcoming Events
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All
Look for a new CLAS Weekly in June
Starting in June 7, you will see some changes to the weekly mailing. This includes a new format, streamlined content, a submission form, and a new publication schedule. September – May, we will continue to publish weekly. June-August, we will publish every other week. Publication dates for the summer are: June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, and August 30.
Michigan Autism Conference Call for Posters
The Michigan Autism Conference is seeking submissions for research-focused and personal journey posters for their annual conference on October 11-13, 2023. Posters should be evidence-based, focusing on service delivery and support for autistic individuals/individuals diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities. Personal stories from the perspective of an autistic individual/individual diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities, OR posters aimed at sharing the positive impact of caring for or delivering services to autistic individuals/ individuals diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities will also be considered. Submissions will be accepted through July 30, 2023. Submitting authors will be notified of acceptance by August 7, 2023. More information: www.Michiganautismconference.org.
Faculty
Faculty Sabbatical Proposal Workshops
Are you planning to submit a sabbatical proposal? Join members of the University Sabbatical Review Committee for one of their workshops:
Faculty Sabbatical Proposal Workshop Q&A Session: One-hour, Q&A session on preparing a successful sabbatical proposal.
Friday, June 2, 2023: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.(Pew Grand Rapids Campus, DEV 502C - Amway Board Room)
Tuesday, June 6, 2023: 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.(Allendale Campus, KC RM 2259)
Tuesday, June 13, 2023: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Find more details and register on Sprout. For questions, contact CSCE.
Upcoming Ultra Training Opportunities
eLearning has many training options for Full- and Part-Time Adjunct Faculty. Courses include:
- Build-a-thons sessions with eLearning
- Bb Ultra Essentials webinars
- Lunch & Learn: Q&A
- Bb Ultra Special Topics
- 5 Steps for Course Design webinars, to walk you through your course build
- eLearning virtual office hours
All faculty have access to the Ultra Self-Paced Training through their Blackboard login. To practice what you learn in the training or self-paced course, all faculty members also have an Ultra Practice Course found under the Sandbox menu selection in Blackboard. Adjuncts can start getting familiar with Ultra and building their courses prior to the semester. Ask your Professional Support Staff or Department Chair to request a temp account and access to a Sandbox practice course.
Unit Heads
Calendars
Important Deadlines
June 2 75% tuition refund deadline – 12 week courses – by 5:00 p.m.
June 9 Drop with a “W” deadline 1st 6 weeks
June 19 Classes End – 1st 6 weeks
June 20 & 21 Exams – 1st 6 weeks
June 26 (Monday) – Grades due in Banner by 12:00 p.m. (noon)
June 30 Last day to add or register by 5:00 p.m. – 2nd 6 weeks
July 4 Independence Day Recess – no classes/campus closed
July 7 75% tuition refund deadline – 2nd 6 week courses – by 5:00 p.m.
July 14 Drop with “W” deadline – 12 week courses – by 5:00 p.m.
July 15 Fall 2023 Staffing Plans due
July 28 Drop with “W” deadline – 2nd 6 week courses – by 5:00 p.m.
August 4 Classes End – 2nd 6 week and 12 week courses
August 7 – 8 Final Examinations 2nd 6 week and 12 week courses
August 14 (Monday) Grades Due 2nd 6 week and 12 Week courses – by NOON
August 20 – Unit Stability Update commentary due in GVStability
May 29 Memorial Day recess (offices closed)
June 2 Faculty Sabbatical Proposal Workshop Q&A Session, 11am – 12pm, DEV 502C
June 6 Faculty Sabbatical Workshop Q&A Session, 1pm – 2pm, KC 2259
June 13 Faculty Sabbatical Workshop Q&A Session , 11am – 12pm, Virtual
July 4 Independence Day recess (offices closed)
August 6, Academic year begins. Faculty should be available for University activities associated with the start of the academic year. (See BOT 4.2.20)
Aug 9-11 New faculty orientation, Pew FTLC
Aug 22 CLAS Unit Head Retreat, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Aug 22 University Address, 4:30-5:00 p.m.
Aug 22 University Faculty & Staff picnic, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Aug 23 FTLC Teaching & Learning Conference
Aug 24 CLAS Faculty and Staff Meeting, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.