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AU's Universal Design for Learning Task Force is pleased to share weekly tips to help faculty and staff provide an inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of differences that may impact learning. This week's tip is:
Accessible Tables
Tables can be helpful for illustrating information, especially data. However, tables are often not accessible to individuals using screen readers, because screen reading software struggles to read tables, unless they are formatted and labeled appropriately. The first recommendation is to avoid using tables unless the purpose is to share data. Non-data information should be shared narratively or in a formatted list. If a table is necessary, it must contain a header row and each column must have its own heading. This can be done easily with Microsoft programs (instructions below).
Link: Create Accessible Tables in Word
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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On Monday, November 16, from 10:30am to 12:00pm, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Task Force will be hosting UDL Drop-in Hours. Faculty may stop by to seek assistance with applying UDL principles in their courses. Universal Design for Learning is the practice of creating learning experiences appropriate for all students, regardless of learning differences or diversity factors. The goal of UDL is to remove barriers to learning.
Faculty who visit the drop-in hours may choose to focus on one of the following areas:
- Applying UDL principles to a syllabus
- Applying UDL principles to an assignment
- Applying UDL principles to a Canvas course
- Increasing the accessibility of electronic materials
- A self-directed UDL goal related to teaching and course delivery
UDL Drop-in Hours will be held in Scholes 218. If seeking assistance with a syllabus or assignment, please bring two paper copies. Please bring your laptop if seeking assistance with Canvas, digital accessibility, or another goal involving technology.
Link: Universal Design for Learning
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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On Friday, Nov. 6 from 12:15 to 1 pm, the AI Faculty Development Working Group will host an "AI Meet and Eat" at Ade Dining Hall. Join our table and discuss AI with your colleagues while you enjoy your lunch. All perspectives are welcome.
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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The Institute for Electronic Arts is gearing up for our 30th anniversary. Phase one includes our new newsletter (attached and please join!) which includes two limited edition fine art prints from Professor William Contino and Andrew Deutsch!
Link: iea Website
Attachment: Contino and Deutsh headshots
Attachment: newsletter
Submitted by: Myles Calvert
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Student proposals requesting Spring 2027 funding from the Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students (ARGUS) program are due by midnight on Friday, Nov. 20. Instructions for preparing and submitting a proposal, along with supporting application materials, can be found at the link below. Proposals that do not follow the required format will be returned without review.
If you have questions, email Dr. Wallace at [email protected].
Link: ARGUS application information
Submitted by: Desmond Wallace
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The ITS Department is looking for a couple of replacement office/computer desk chairs. If your department has any extra chairs, spares, or chairs that are no longer being used, we would be happy to give them a new home!
If you have anything available, please reach out to the ITS Helpdesk at 607-871-2222.
We appreciate your help!
Submitted by: Kimberly Foote
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Healthcare has become the single largest employer and fastest-growing industry in
the United States. Learn about the diversity of healthcare careers and opportunities in
the industry from this accomplished panel of alumni. The panelists have experience
in a wide variety of healthcare careers including management, research, medical
product sales, and strategy and operations. The panel discussion is an open forum
and anyone interested in learning more about careers in healthcare is welcome. There
will be plenty of opportunities to ask your questions and develop your healthcare
career network.
5:30-6 (Dinner at Knight Club)
6-7:30 (Panel at Seidlin 114)
7:30-8:30 (Dessert at Knight Club)
Please register for the events using the link included.
Link: Registration form
Attachment: Flyer Announcement
Submitted by: Geoff Lippa
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There will be an informational session for BIOL/GEOL 300: Geobotany of the National Parks on Thursday, 11/5, in Science Center 204 at 5:15 PM.
Geobotany of the National Parks is a B-Block course with a travel component. The Spring 2027 term includes travel to the National Parks of Utah and Colorado from May 16-26. Students learn about the geological context and plant communities, as well as how these two aspects inform and shape one another.
APEX funds can be used toward the trip cost. If you can't make it to the info session, contact Dr. Kristian Olson ([email protected]) for geology inquiries or Dr. Cat Clarke for botany inquiries ([email protected])
Submitted by: Cat Clarke
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