Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mean Green Village, Bldg. B, Suite 113
Details: In addition to our networking interaction, we will focus on discussing Challenging Discussions in the Classroom. Individuals who are interested can also check us out on and LIKE US on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/blackwomensinitiative?ref=aymt_homepage_panel.
What: Using Item Analysis in Blackboard
The key functions of the Item Analysis option for tests will be covered in this class. You will learn how Item Analysis works along with suggestions for why you might want to use this tool.
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2014; 12 pm-1 pm
Where: Online - webinar
What: Getting Started with Respondus
Respondus can be a powerful way to create or convert tests and then upload them into Blackboard. This class will cover the basics of getting started with the tool, how to convert multiple choice exams from Word, and how to export them to your Blackboard course(s).
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2014; 12 pm-1 pm
Where: Online - webinar
What: Using Groups in Blackboard
The key functions of the Groups feature will be covered in this class. You will learn how to setup groups, enroll students, and manage group options.
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2014; 12 pm-1 pm
Where: Online - webinar
The Blackboard Learn Boot Camp is a face-to-face workshop introducing instructors to designing your courses for online delivery. This hands-on workshop is targeted for instructors new to Blackboard Learn and/or those interested in learning more about quality course design. Topics will cover best practices for course design as well as the basics of Blackboard Learn.
When: Friday, October 10, 2014; 10am - 12 pm
Where: Discovery Park – Mechanical and Energy Engineering Dean’s Conference Room
The Faculty Awards Committee of the Faculty Senate is requesting faculty nominations for the 2015 Minnie Stevens Piper Award.
Need to increase your research productivity? Consider joining the network “Getting More Productive with your Research,” a mentoring group for associate professors. Led by Victor Prybutok, Regents professor in Information Technology and Decision Sciences, and Jim Meernik, professor in Political Science, this group will uncover successful strategies for increasing both the quality and quantity of your research.
The Women’s Faculty Network (WFN) will host its first meeting on October 17, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. (Gateway Center Ballroom). The session will include a panel discussion from members of the Opportunity Analysis Committee who will share highlights from the in-depth review of UNT's distribution of resources. Members will also share "Stories from the Road," network with colleagues across campus, and identify new faculty members to mentor.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Come and go as your schedule permits)
A FacultyCONNECT event
Date: Friday, May 8, 2015
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: BLB Patio
Attendees: First, second, and third year faculty
A FacultyCONNECT event
Date: Friday, April 24, 2015
Time:1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Gateway 42
Attendees: First, second, and third year lecturers
