Join us during National First-Generation Student week for a panel discussion about helping first-gen students thrive in our courses. We will explore current data about first-gen students at MSU Denver and specific resources designed to support their academic success. Faculty members from different disciplines will share strategies for engaging first-gen students in their courses with time for open discussion and sharing ideas and practices.  Panelists:  Cristóbal Garcia, Associate Director of First-Generation Initiatives  Dr. Christine Sheikh, Student Academic Services Specialist  Dr. Arijana Barun, Lecturer of Biology  Dr. Jessica L. Parker, Professor of English

Who? Faculty of any type as well as any staff who want to get a significant amount of writing done in the fall. What? A sit-down-and-write group, also known as a shut-up-and-write group, made possible by Faculty Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the CTLD. The first 20-30 minutes will feature goal-setting, accountability, and productivity exercises and discussions. The last 90 minutes (MINIMUM) will be us writing. That’s right (write!): participants will write on their own projects, supported and inspired by the writing of others. When? Thursday afternoons from 2-4, beginning 8/29 and continuing through 12/5 Where? The kick-off will be on 8/29 in the CTLD with remote participation possible. All meetings will be hybrid, so you can show up in person or online. Why? Tons of research on writing productivity supports the idea that writing in community (also known as body doubling) is a powerful strategy for getting more writing dwone. You’ll get accountability and a sense of shared purpose.

Who? Faculty of any type as well as any staff who want to get a significant amount of writing done in the fall. What? A sit-down-and-write group, also known as a shut-up-and-write group, made possible by Faculty Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the CTLD. The first 20-30 minutes will feature goal-setting, accountability, and productivity exercises and discussions. The last 90 minutes (MINIMUM) will be us writing. That’s right (write!): participants will write on their own projects, supported and inspired by the writing of others. When? Thursday afternoons from 2-4, beginning 8/29 and continuing through 12/5 Where? The kick-off will be on 8/29 in the CTLD with remote participation possible. All meetings will be hybrid, so you can show up in person or online. Why? Tons of research on writing productivity supports the idea that writing in community (also known as body doubling) is a powerful strategy for getting more writing dwone. You’ll get accountability and a sense of shared purpose.

Accessibility Bytes are 30-minute virtual workshops run by the Instructional Accessibility Group in the CTLD to briefly discuss proactive accessibility with regard to instruction and guidance and information about accessibility and disability within the MSU Denver culture. This session discusses best accessible practices when creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations.

Accessibility Bytes are 30-minute virtual workshops run by the Instructional Accessibility Group in the CTLD to briefly discuss proactive accessibility with regard to instruction and guidance and information about accessibility and disability within the MSU Denver culture. This session discusses best accessible practices when creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations.

Accessibility Bytes are 30-minute virtual workshops run by the Instructional Accessibility Group in the CTLD to briefly discuss proactive accessibility with regard to instruction and guidance and information about accessibility and disability within the MSU Denver culture. This session discusses best accessible practices when creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations.