Derek Kindle has been named director of the Office of Student Financial Aid at UW–Madison. He will succeed Susan Fischer and serve as the campus authority on federal, state and institutional aid programs and will assist the university’s strategic enrollment management planning.
Discuss evidence-based teaching practices with fellow instructors. One book group will meet Thursdays at noon from July 7-28 in 3330 Health Sciences Learning Center and the other will meet every Friday at 2:30 p.m. from July 15 through August 12 in Memorial Union. Each hour-long meeting focuses on the book, “Teaching Undergraduate Science: A Guide for Overcoming Obstacles for Student Learning,” by Linda C. Hodges. While the title focuses on science, its message is applicable to instructors in any discipline who are challenged to engage students.
If you are designing or redesigning a fully online course, consider participating in a learning community to explore research-based online course design and teaching best practices. Applications due July 13.
Ever wish you could design your own ice cream flavor? Now is your chance. Partners in Giving is looking for a catchy new ice cream flavor to promote the annual charitable campaign, which kicks off in October. Submit your idea by June 30 — you'll help a great cause and win some free ice cream, too!
