Higher education has always been a place of critical thinking. An environment where students are taught to question everything and to accept nothing without the right proof. It should come as little surprise, then, that higher education faculty are struggling with AI adoption. "Higher education has a tough job ahead," writes The Chronicle’s Taylor Swaak. "Waiting…
Research doesn't always have to be done in the library or sitting at a computer sifting through databases. With mobile apps, you can conduct quick, evidenced-based research by downloading on-the-go tools to answer all your point-of-care, drug, and clinical questions. In this session, you will learn how to: Access and download different mobile…
Whatever the description on the formal organizational chart, most organizations are now more informal, less hierarchical. People serve on short term teams, task forces, many report to different entities at the same time. Most of our communication is virtual. Command and Control is out. New styles of Leadership, (i.e. influence) are now required. We will…
In this session, faculty and staff will explore how MS Outlook seamlessly integrates with Office 365 apps like Planner, To Do, OneNote, and Calendar, to enhance communication, collaboration, and project management. Attendees will review key Outlook features, learn where and how to integrate Office 365 tools, and discover practical use cases to streamline workflows. Whether…
Are you looking for a simple and efficient way to organize and prioritize your thoughts, tasks, and checklists. Join us for a workshop on Google Keep, a versatile note-taking app that helps you save ideas, create to-do lists, and even capture random doodling. Whether you're managing department projects, work-related notes, or personal tasks (e.g., grocery…
Do you have trouble keeping track of to-dos or remembering where your day (or month or year) went? Consider bullet journaling! This pen-to-paper analog system can help you prioritize your tasks and provide opportunities to reflect on your goals and life in general. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen to the session…
This interactive session is designed for office assistants and administrative personnel who want to enhance their event planning efficiency using AI-powered tools. Participants will explore practical applications of AI in venue selection, curating menus, logistic and checklist creation, invitation templates, and more! Whether planning small scale faculty lunch meetings, student orientations, or large-scale events, this…
Gamification is a powerful tool that can boost student engagement, motivation and participation and it doesn’t have to rely on the use of high-tech apps or advanced technology. This session will explore simple, low-tech ways to gamify lessons using strategies that are easy to implement and require minimal setup. Learn how to enhance existing interactive…
In this 20 Minute Mentor video from Magna Publications discover how to transform your online teaching with real-time polls and surveys that boost engagement and provide instant feedback, helping you create more interactive and personalized learning experiences! Learning Objective: Describe how surveys and polls can enhance student engagement and provide valuable feedback. Discuss tips on integrating…
The Institutional Review Board (IRB), the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) are responsible for overseeing all research involving human subjects, animal subjects, and the safe and responsible use of biological agents, recombinant DNA, and other biohazardous materials in research and teaching activities. As part of this oversight,…
