Summer workshops are open to all Instructors, Peer Leaders, and Graduate Leaders. A couple of the workshops will take place virtually on Zoom and recordings will be added to this website following those workshops. If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Hopkins .
Presenters: Ambra Hiott & Will Sheppard
Location: Capstone Campus Room
This workshop will include active participation in exercises, specifically for University 101 Instructors, to push us out of our comfort zones, grow our communication skills, and practice how to successfully navigate complex discussions. Please RSVP through the instructor portal.
Presenter: Katie Hopkins
Location: Carolina Coliseum Room 2008
Your syllabus will serve as the road map of your course for both you and your students. It is important that the syllabus is well thought out and intentional in design. Join us for a collaborative syllabus workshop designed for instructors looking to refine, rethink, or rebuild their course plans. Whether you're starting fresh or updating an existing syllabus, this hands-on session will offer feedback and guidance to ensure you feel confident submitting your syllabus.
Presenters: U101 Staff
Location: Zoom
Blackboard is an important learning management system that your students will use throughout their time at USC. It is expected that instructors use this technology for their class. This workshop will outline three levels of use for instructors to consider to effectively use Blackboard and serve as a tutorial of how to navigate Blackboard Ultra Course View. From posting your course syllabus, assignments and grades, your students will appreciate and expect your use of this tool in your class.
Presenter: Anne Frank Center Staff
Location: 1731 College St.
This is a unique opportunity for U101 instructors to tour the Anne Frank Center, which brings to life the story of Anne Frank and seeks to inspire a commitment to never be bystanders but instead to stand up together against antisemitism, bigotry, and inequality wherever it may exist today. This tour is restricted to instructors. Please RSVP through the instructor portal.
Presenters: U101 Staff
Location: Carolina Coliseum Room 2008
Blackboard is an important learning management system that your students will use throughout their time at USC. It is expected that instructors use this technology for their class. This session will provide instructors with the opportunity to work on their Blackboard pages (uploading content and setting up the gradebook) while having the space to collaborate with other instructors and the support of the U101 staff.
Presenter: Callyn Fahey
Location: Carolina Coliseum Room 2008
Meaningful mentorship, effective communication, and clear expectations are all crucial aspects of a productive teaching team relationship. In this workshop, U101 Instructors will learn about several common peer leader experiences and discuss how they can provide both challenge and support throughout the semester to strengthen their relationship in and out of the classroom.
Presenter: Evan Faulkenbury
Location: McKissick Museum
Join USC’s university historian Dr. Evan Faulkenbury for a fun, slow-moving, one-hour walking tour around our historic campus. Please RSVP through the instructor portal.
Presenter: Katie Morton
Location: Carolina Coliseum Room 2008
Beyond the classroom activities are one of the most effective ways to build community in U101. This workshop will dive into strategies to engage students in beyond the classroom activities and will provide examples of successful beyond the classroom events. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss best practices for creating, planning, and implementing beyond the classroom activities with the goal of building community.
Presenter: U101 Staff
Location: Carolina Coliseum Room 2008
Grading assignments is a key responsibility for U101 instructors, and this hands-on workshop is designed to help you feel confident and prepared. Participants will practice grading sample assignments, explore strategies for providing effective and fair feedback, and discuss common concerns such as late work, extra credit, and grading consistency. We will also have time for open discussion and questions to ensure you leave feeling prepared to grade assignments in your U101 class.
Presenter: Anne Frank Center Staff
Location: 1731 College St.
This is a unique opportunity for U101 instructors to tour the Anne Frank Center, which brings to life the story of Anne Frank and seeks to inspire a commitment to never be bystanders but instead to stand up together against antisemitism, bigotry, and inequality wherever it may exist today. This tour is restricted to instructors. Please RSVP through the instructor portal.
Presenters: U101 Staff
Location: Carolina Coliseum Room 2008
Blackboard is an important learning management system that your students will use throughout their time at USC. It is expected that instructors use this technology for their class. This session will provide instructors with the opportunity to work on their Blackboard pages (uploading content and setting up the gradebook) while having the space to collaborate with other instructors and the support of the U101 staff.
Presenter: Katie Hopkins
Location: Carolina Coliseum Room 2008
Your syllabus will serve as the road map of your course for both you and your students. It is important that the syllabus is well thought out and intentional in design. Join us for a collaborative syllabus workshop designed for instructors looking to refine, rethink, or rebuild their course plans. Whether you're starting fresh or updating an existing syllabus, this hands-on session will offer feedback and guidance to ensure you feel confident submitting your syllabus.
Presenters: U101 Staff
Location: Zoom
In this webinar, the University 101 Staff will provide important updates, review the available resources that can assist you in teaching this fall, and discuss upcoming fall faculty development events.