Week Zero Schedule of Events
Welcome to Week Zero!
We are so glad you are here. We've got a week full of exciting opportunities for you to enjoy. Be sure to scroll through the entire page so you don't miss all of the fun and information about our ice cream social at the end!
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Cindy Nebel
Monday, August 12th
Keynote and Workshop
9:30 am - 11:30 am
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About Dr. Nebel
Dr. Cynthia Nebel is the Director of Learning Services at St. Louis University School of Medicine. She has broad interests in applying the science of learning to educational contexts and has published numerous books and journal articles on the subject. She has presented on the science of learning at many conferences in the U.S. and abroad to students and educators in higher education, K-12, medical schools, corporate organizations, and government entities. Dr. Nebel is passionate about promoting dialogue between researcher and practitioners as an active collaborator of The Learning Scientists.
Tuesday, August 13th
Teaching Alongside AI Virtual Roundtables
Discipline-specific virtual roundtables on how UTC faculty are incorporating AI into their teaching.
Session topics, times, and registration links are forthcoming.
Wednesday, August 14th
New (and Seasoned) Faculty Bus Tour
Bengt Carlson and Chris Johnson will be hosting a bus tour of Chattanooga to help new faculty acclimate to our area and explore place-based learning opportunities in Chattanooga. Stops on the tour will address the background of various sites and discussion about how the city can become part of your classroom. This is primarily for new faculty, but we might have some space for more seasoned faculty, as well.
Interested in participating? Complete this form!
Thursday and Friday, August 15th and 16th
Canvas Basics Boot Camp
For those hoping for some concentrated instruction on how to use Canvas effectively, we’ve got you covered. This event will be designed to let you drop in and out as needed. Session topics, times, and registration links are forthcoming.
Friday, August 16th
Back-to-School Ice Cream Social
Let’s wrap up Week Zero with an ice cream social in the Walker Center (Library 433). All faculty, adjuncts, and administration should drop in and out as your schedule allows (or as long as the ice cream holds out). Specific times are forthcoming.
Walker Center Week Zero Support
The Walker Center is always here to help you get your new semester started off right! Feel free to call, email, or drop by our office during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
[email protected]
423-425-4188
UTC Library, Room 433
EXTENDED HOURS SUPPORT FOR WEEK ZERO:
During the hours of 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 17th, or Sunday, August 18th, the Walker Center will offer extended support. If you need assistance, please send an email to [email protected]. We can set up a time to call or Zoom if needed.