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Classroom Resources

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Advising International Students

SUPPORT RESOURCES

Explore ways in which faculty can better support international students with a faculty resource that discusses some of the challenges international students face.

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Teaching Large Classes

TOOLS FOR ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

Teaching large classes can be challenging. Here are some tips for teaching and managing these classes.

Updated December 2020

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Academic Misconduct

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT A STUDENT HAS ENGAGED IN ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Despite the hope that all students demonstrate academic integrity, one of the most challenging classroom issues is academic dishonesty. Instructors are often put in the difficult position of trying to figure out what happened and how best to proceed.

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Encouraging Academic Integrity

PROMOTING HONESTY IN THE CLASSROOM

If students cheat in their educational experiences, they cheat themselves, but they also diminish our university’s reputation. Academic integrity gives employers and the community confidence in student knowledge and skills. Honest students are honest citizens.

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Creating Gender-inclusive Educational Environments

EVERY PERSON AND EVERY INTERACTION MATTERS

Using chosen names and pronouns is an important way to demonstrate awareness and acceptance of all students, particularly transgender and gender diverse students. As a leader in classrooms and labs, faculty have the responsibility and the opportunity to create a more inclusive environment.

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Instructional Continuity

PLANNING FOR THE UNEXPECTED

While there are times during inclement weather that it may be unsafe to come to campus, the university aims to continue functioning whenever possible.