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Assessment is Integral to Curriculum Development

Learning from the Department of Germanic Studies Involving all faculty in the assessment conversation can result in pedagogical and curricular innovations and improvements. A recent retreat on curriculum development and assessment in the Department of Germanic Studies resulted in lively conversations around articulating strong and true goals for student learning… Read More

Institutional Assessment Capstone

January 2019 – May 2020 Adopted in 2015-2016, the current UT Austin institutional assessment cycle was designed to include four years of assessment and a fifth year (2019-2020) for reflection. The reflection year is meant to provide space for the university’s academic programs and academic, student, and administrative support units… Read More

Suggestions for Instructors

A great joy of teaching is nurturing students’ intellectual exploration and helping them build the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive in school and that will put them on an ethical path in their professional pursuits. The refreshed honor code celebrates instructors’ commitment to students’ development and academic… Read More

Faculty Affairs Update – Nov. 2

Dear faculty colleagues, This newsletter starts below by sharing some faculty-related Stories and News and then the Updates section includes some information and… Read More