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Message from the Vice-Provost
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Hope everyone has been able to shovel their way out of all the incredible snow we've had this month! There are several funding opportunities available this term that I encourage you to consider applying for, as well as workshops related to universal design and generative AI. There are two more opportunities to nominate excellent colleagues for teaching awards - the OCUFA and the President's Teaching Award at U of T.
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Teaching Awards & Grants
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Call for Nominations: Teaching Awards
Thank you to all who submitted nominations for the Early Career Teaching Award, Northrop Frye Award and Global Educator Award. The selection process is underway and we are looking forward to announcing the recipients in the coming weeks. There are two more teaching awards with nomination deadlines in March that you may consider nominating an exceptional colleague for:
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Last Call for Expressions of Interest: LEAF Seed Grants
We’re pleased to share that we’re currently accepting Expressions of Interest for LEAF Seed Projects until Thursday, February 27.
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LEAF aims to enhance the learning experiences of undergraduate students in first-entry divisions by supporting projects that anticipate, leverage and create positive changes in classrooms and curricula. Our 2024-25 priority areas include: Student Success, Equitable and Inclusive Teaching, Technology in the Classroom and Experiential Learning.
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Seed grants (up to $10,000 per year for 3 years) are intended to encourage experimentation at the local level, either within a course or a set of courses, as a means of fostering small-scale enhancements or pilots with the potential for future scalability.
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Call for Applications: Graduate Education Innovation Fund (GEIF) Winter Application
Applications are due Wednesday, April 2.
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GEIF aims to support projects that create positive, innovative changes in the design and delivery of graduate education. U of T faculty members with continuing appointments are eligible to apply. Five seed grants to a maximum of $5,000 each will be available. This initiative is coordinated by Professor Vina Goghari, Vice-Dean, Research and Program Innovation. Contact sgs.vdeanea@utoronto.ca with questions.
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Call for Applications: Global Classrooms Funding Initiative
Applications are due Friday, February 28.
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Global classrooms are an approach to internationalize teaching and learning from international guest speakers to courses co-taught with colleagues at institutions abroad. For questions about the funding initiative, please contact global.classrooms@utoronto.ca.
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Discovery Series III: From Textbooks to Play: Innovative Approaches to Teaching Spatial Relationships
Friday, February 28 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. via Governing Council Chambers (in-person) or Microsoft Teams (online)
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Our next Discovery Series of the academic year explores approaches to teaching spatial relationships looking at ways to transform concepts once confined to textbooks into active, play-filled learning opportunities. The first project, Anat-O-MEE, demonstrates how 3D technologies and gamified elements can transform complex topics (such as anatomical relationships) into engaging, interactive learning experiences. The second project, Feminist Sports Club, emphasizes the role of experiential learning in fostering embodied understanding, engaging students in "sporty" activities that deepen their spatial awareness while also building community and inclusion.
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Generative AI
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Register for the next AI Roundup - Emerging Trends
Thursday, March 20 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
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All U of T faculty, librarians and staff who would find this content helpful are welcome to attend.
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Redefining Engagement: GenAI-Enabled Assessments in Higher Education
Wednesday, March 5 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (online)
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Join us for an insightful panel discussion that will delve into the innovative use of Generative AI (GenAI) tools that showcase how these technologies can enhance student engagement, foster collaboration, and redefine traditional notions of learning and critical thinking.
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Teaching & Learning
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UDL Conversation Series
- Thursday, March 20, 12:30-1:00 p.m. with Danielle Bentley, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
- Tuesday, April 15, 1:30-2:00 p.m. with Sheila Batacharya, Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Institute for the Study of University Pedagogy, UTM
- Thursday, May 1, 1:30-2:00 p.m. with Douglas Eacho, Assistant Professor, Centre for Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies, Arts & Science
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Save the Date! 2025 Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) Faculty Institute: What’s next for CEL? Charting the course for transformative change
Tuesday, April 29 at Hart House, St. George Campus
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The Centre for Community Partnerships' (CCP) CEL Faculty Institute is an annual day-long gathering for CEL instructors from across the tri-campus to come together to hear from invited guest speakers, participate in panel discussions and build a CEL community of practice at the University. Sign up for the faculty newsletter to receive details as they become available.
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