The Course Design Spa, now in its ninth year, is an event designed to help faculty prepare their courses for upcoming semesters. Held twice a year in August and in January, the Course Spa brings together faculty and academic support services for a "one-stop-shopping" opportunity. Faculty can discuss syllabi with faculty ambassadors from the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning; review research assignments and library resources with Iwasaki librarians; explore classroom technology with the Instructional Technology Group, and much more. Review some of our past spa "treatments" below.
In response to the Faculty Support Survey distributed in January 2023, faculty indicated strong interest in programming from offices including Internationalization & Equity, CITL & ORCs. Course Spa leadership is proposing a pilot Deluxe Spa. Deluxe Spa will be comprised of longer-form presentations to engage faculty in deeper learning on topics they indicated a strong interest in; specific areas that received high response rates in the survey include programming on Faculty Development & Diversity, Course & Student Learning Support, and Mental Health & Belonging.
Deluxe Spa will be a day of presentations, panels, and workshops followed by a day of in-person one-on-one consultations and a day of virtual one-on-one Zoom consultations pending faculty interest. Because faculty expressed interest in your area of expertise, we are inviting your office to develop learning opportunities for Deluxe Spa. The pilot Deluxe Spa will be capped at 50 faculty participants.
Assignment Exfoliation with a Librarian
Have an assignment that needs a refresh? Or are you wondering how best to facilitate students’ research skills? Talk to a Librarian!
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Canvas Cosmetology with Instructional Technology Group
Put the finishing touches on your course with the Canvas course management system. ITG will be on-hand to discuss current tech teaching tools and ways to integrate instructional technology into your classroom.
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Anti-Aging Treatment with Student Accessibility Services
Stay cutting edge with classroom accommodations and speak with representatives from Student Accessibility Services.
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Reflexology with the Writing & Academic Resource Center
Addressing student trouble spots in one area often has mirrored benefits in others! Experts from the WARC can assist with therapeutic pressure for writing, study, and time management skills.
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Seaweed Wrap with the Office of Internationalization & Global Engagement
Think globally, act locally! Rejuvenate your course and yourself with consultants from IGE.
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Assessment Reiki
Balance out your teaching with a focus on how to improve your students' learning in your course(s). Align your learning goals with assignments goals. Relax and discuss equity-minded student learning with representatives from the Office of Academic Assessment.
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