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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Dear Colleague,</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">CTE is in full swing this fall! In case you missed these notices in our e-newsletter, here are some reminders, as well as some updates:</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Course Transformation Grants: </b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">CTE is offering Course Transformation Grants of up to $3000 to faculty to support the implementation of student-centered, evidence-based, and inclusive teaching practices that improve the learning experiences of KU students. Proposals
for AY2021-22 are due Tuesday, September 7. Submit your application through this
<a href="https://cte.ku.edu/Course_Transformation_Grants" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">
portal</a>.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Virtual Workshops:</b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">This fall, CTE will continue to offer hour-long virtual workshops that are focused on faculty interests. Note these topics, dates, and session times (<a href="https://cte.ku.edu/fall-2021-virtual-workshops" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">details</a>
and registration here):</p>
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<li class="x_MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">September 14, 3 PM: Preparing students for success in math-intensive courses: Mapping the cross-disciplinary math curriculum</li><li class="x_MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">September 17, 12 PM: Having fun and making a difference in the classroom: Tips for instructors</li><li class="x_MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">September 24, 2 PM: Addressing disinformation in the classroom</li><li class="x_MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in">Oct. 1, 12 PM: Building student confidence and resiliency through the lens of diversity</li></ul>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Working Groups/Learning Communities:</b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">The <b>Canvas Users Working Group</b>, a collaboration among CTE, CODL and IT, will meet this week at noon Wednesday and at 11:30 AM Thursday on Microsoft Teams. The group is open to all instructors, staff members and GTAs who will use
Canvas.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">After this week, the group will meet on the first Wednesday (noon) and Thursdays (11:30 AM) of each month on Teams. You may join the group here:</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><a href="https://bit.ly/3DvfmEJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">https://bit.ly/3DvfmEJ</a></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">The <b>Flex and Online Teaching Working Group</b> will meet this semester at noon September 20, October 18, and November 22. If you are interested in joining, contact
<a href="mailto:dbward@ku.edu?subject=Flex%20and%20Online%20Teaching%20Working%20Group" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">
Doug Ward</a>.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Meetings for the <b>Teaching at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) Learning</b>
<b>Community</b> are being scheduled. Stay tuned for more about this group.</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">If you have any questions, please let me know (<a href="mailto:jeddy@ku.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">jeddy@ku.edu</a>).</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Best wishes,</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Judy Eddy</p>
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