Classroom Inclusivity Series
This program is a collaboration between various units across Rutgers University to promote inclusive scholarship and teaching to support a more well-rounded understanding of classroom inclusiveness.
Classroom Inclusivity Series
The Classroom Inclusivity Series is a collaboration between various units across Rutgers University, organized and facilitated by The Classroom Inclusivity Series Committee and the University Equity and Inclusion Office. The purpose of the program is to promote Inclusive Scholarship and Teaching (as identified by the Rutgers University Diversity Priorities) and, in particular to support a more well-rounded understanding of Classroom Inclusivity.
Throughout the 2024-2025 academic semester, Rutgers University faculty, instructors, teaching assistants, post-docs, and staff are invited to attend workshops provided by different units across the university. Workshops or training sessions included within the series will address the following competencies:
- Competency 1: Understand and begin to address your and your students’ identities, biases, prejudices, and fears and the impact they have on learning and the classroom environment.
- Competency 2: Infuse inclusive teaching practices into your educational practices by course re-design or adopting new teaching activities.
- Competency 3: Ensure course content, web pages, activities, and assessments are accessible to all students.
A listing of the workshops included in this series for Fall 2024 is provided below. Additional sessions are still being added. Some workshops limit participation to a specific subset of the university, as identified in the description. Workshops are open to faculty and staff, although some may be more beneficial than others for an individual. We suggest reviewing our recommendations below. If your unit or department is offering a session that you believe would fit into the series, please reach out to otear@rutgers.edu for more information about how it can be included.
Engaging in the Series
Rutgers community members are welcome to participate in individual workshops. We are excited to offer three levels of digital badge credentials for those interested.
Participants who attend three sessions (one from each of the program competencies), attend a Competency 1 discussion session, and submit reflection statements will have the opportunity to earn a Level 1 Badge for Lifelong Learning in Inclusive & Equitable Teaching. Those who have already completed the Level 1 badge may earn a Level 2 Badge for Implementation of Inclusive Teaching by making instructional changes and developing a website sharing the process and results. This year for those who achieved the Level 1 & 2 badges or have expertise in the field of inclusive pedagogy, there is a Level 3 Badge for Ambassadors of Inclusive & Equitable Teaching Practices. More information about all badges can be found on the Canvas site (you need to be logged into Canvas to access).
Workshops
Offerings are listed in chronological order and can be filtered by competency by toggling between tabs. If you are in need of accommodations for a workshop or have any questions about individual sessions, please contact the presenting unit.
RU Inclusive? LGBTQIA+
RU Inclusive LGBTQIA+ is a professional development and continuing education program designed to advance LGBTQIA+ inclusion and equity within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), but is applicable to all instructors. All Rutgers faculty and educators are invited to participate although only RBHS faculty are able to receive CEUs and complete the surveys. Through this free, online, fully asynchronous program, faculty and educators will gain knowledge, skills, tools, and evidence-based resources to advance LGBTQIA+ inclusion and health equity. This program consists of a series of short video presentations along with exemplars, resources, and a helpful checklist highlighting key actions to support inclusive teaching. Go to go.rutgers.edu/RUInclusiveLGBTQIA to join the program and start making your course, program, or curriculum more inclusive. Addresses Competency 2.
Available now through Spring 2025
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Online Asynchronous
Presenter(s): RBHS
Contact: ruinclusive.LGBTQIA@rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
August 13, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We’ll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We’ll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the Cidi Labs Design Plus toolbar. Addresses Competency 3.
August 19, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
August 21, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Fall 2024 Classroom Inclusivity Reading Groups
This fall the Rutgers University-New Brunswick community will have the opportunity to participate in reading groups for the book Enhancing Inclusive Instruction: Student Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Advancing Equity in Higher Education. These discussion groups will meet approximately four times during the semester and will be facilitated by the lead author, Dr. Tracie Addy, the founding director of the newly launched Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy. During these sessions, instructors and support staff will:
• Learn approaches for fostering inclusivity in their courses through the voices of students,
• Hear how colleagues are considering implementing inclusive instruction, and
• Build community with instructors outside of their departments within the Rutgers University—New Brunswick community.
Space is limited. Sign up by Friday, August 30th. The gatherings will be held according to times that work best for each group. This initiative is open to instructors across appointment types, ranks, and disciplines. Addresses Competency 2 and will also count as the Competency 1 Discussion requirement for the Level 1 Classroom Inclusivity Series badge.
Book Description
Enhancing Inclusive Instruction: Student Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Advancing Equity in Higher Education centers the voices of students of diverse backgrounds to explore how instructors can approach equitable, inclusive teaching. Grounded in student perspectives, this book is a powerful call to action for instructors to listen to the voices of their learners, take steps to measure the impact of their approaches, and meaningfully reflect on their efforts. The authors provide practical tools that instructors can use to obtain ongoing feedback on their inclusive teaching efforts, and supply guidance on difficult and emerging topics such as how instructors from diverse backgrounds can navigate inclusive teaching in academe, as well as the implications of generative artificial intelligence on equity and inclusion. Modeling the importance of continuous growth, Enhancing Inclusive Instruction provides the knowledge and skills to further any college instructor’s inclusive teaching journey.
Audience: New Brunswick
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy
Contact: teachinginstitute@rutgers.edu
Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We’ll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We’ll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the Cidi Labs Design Plus toolbar. Addresses Competency 3.
September 10, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Implementing a Universal Design Approach to Formative Assessment
This session will focus on actionable recommendations that incorporate universal design in the development and delivery of formative assessments. We will explore instructor- and learner-driven goals for formative assessment, and then offer examples of universal design principles that support those goals. With universal design informing our approach, we will brainstorm ideas for enhancing or even transforming typical assessment practices. Addresses Competency 2.
September 12, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
September 19, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Competency 1 Discussion
After attending a Competency 1 Workshop, participants may attend a Competency 1 Discussion for an opportunity to talk with other instructors about the impact of our identities, biases, and prejudices on learning. Participation in one discussion session is a requirement for the Level 1 Badge.
September 24, 2024, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Mode: Virtual; This session will not be recorded
Facilitator(s): Mary Labrada, University Online Education Services
Contact: mary.labrada@rutgers.edu
Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
Our intersecting identities have a major impact our mental health, learning, and the classroom environment. Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and much more. By acknowledging the impact that our identities have on our mental health, we are able to open lines of communication and decrease the fear and stigma of asking for help. This training focuses on enhancing our knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Open to all Rutgers Members. Addresses Competency 1.
September 26, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors, Faculty, Staff, & Students
Mode: In-person – HOPE Office, 8 Lafayette Street New Brunswick, NJ
Presenter(s): Rutgers Student Health- Health Outreach, Promotion & Education (HOPE)
Contact: Nikita Cuvilje, Nikita.cuvilje@rutgers.edu
Culturally Responsive Course Design and Teaching Strategies
What does it mean to teach in a culturally responsive way? In this workshop, we will discuss the origins and implications of culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining pedagogies, as well as, how to implement their principles in various subject matter areas. We will also look at course design teaching strategies for incorporating student cultures as assets to their learning. Finally, we will discuss the strategies for critical self-reflection and understanding how your positionality intersects with your presence as the instructor in your course. Addresses Competency 1.
September 26, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We’ll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We’ll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the Cidi Labs Design Plus toolbar. Addresses Competency 3.
October 8, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Microinequities: Impact & Interventions
Participants will learn to identify and interrupt microaggressions and use microaffirmations to foster a safer and more inclusive community. Addresses Competency 1.
October 8, 2024, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): The Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention
Contact: Kaylin Padovano, kaylin@rutgers.edu
Teaching During Challenging Times: A Case-Based Session
There is a lot happening in our nation and globally. Such events directly impact members of our community and our learning environments. During this session, participants will engage in an unfolded case study and discuss approaches for navigating various classroom teaching scenarios related to recent and upcoming events. Participants can register, hold the date on their calendars, and will later receive the connection link.
This initiative is open to instructors across appointment types, ranks, and disciplines in New Brunswick. Addresses Competency 2.
October 9, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Audience: New Brunswick
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy
Contact: teachinginstitute@rutgers.edu
Creating Positive College Experiences to Improve Learning Outcomes for Traumatized Students
This workshop will provide staff, faculty and students with specific strategies to help students learn who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences. Positive College Experiences will be explored as they relate to the classroom experience, campus, and overall student experience. Participants will be able to apply evidence-based strategies to improve student wellness in the classroom, understand how PCE can impact learning, and have a better understanding of ACES impact on academic success. Addresses Competency 1.
October 10, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Rutgers Camden Student Wellness Center
Contact: Stacy Haynes, sh1740@camden.rutgers.edu
Assessment Strategies: Alternative Grading Schemes Faculty Panel
In the quest to be rigorous and fair, traditional practices of grading can reinforce inequity in the classroom rather than prioritizing learning and provide . However, some faculty report success using alternative grading schemes. In this panel discussion, we hear from Rutgers faculty who have implemented different grading schemes including specifications grading, mastery-based grading and ungrading. They will give us quick overviews on how they approach grading, their successes, challenges, and suggestions for faculty interested in beginning the process of implementing an alternative grading scheme. Addresses Competency 2.
October 14, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): Office of Teaching Evaluation & Assessment Research
Contact: otear@rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
October 15, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inclusion Matters – part 1
This training will provide you with what you need to know when teaching a d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing student. Addresses Competency 2. You will leave with a better understanding of:
- Deaf Culture
- Appropriate Language use
- Common Accommodations and how to facilitate them
- Resources for providing captioning and ways it can help all students
- Top things students wished professors knew prior to starting their course
- Top things to do, to dramatically improve the accessibility, and experience of d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in your course
- How to infuse inclusive teaching practice and language to better promote a Deaf friendly environment
October 15, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording sent through email after session
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inclusion Matters – part 1
This training will provide you with what you need to know when teaching a d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing student. Addresses Competency 2. You will leave with a better understanding of:
- Deaf Culture
- Appropriate Language use
- Common Accommodations and how to facilitate them
- Resources for providing captioning and ways it can help all students
- Top things students wished professors knew prior to starting their course
- Top things to do, to dramatically improve the accessibility, and experience of d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in your course
- How to infuse inclusive teaching practice and language to better promote a Deaf friendly environment
October 16, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
Our intersecting identities have a major impact our mental health, learning, and the classroom environment. Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and much more. By acknowledging the impact that our identities have on our mental health, we are able to open lines of communication and decrease the fear and stigma of asking for help. This training focuses on enhancing our knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Open to all Rutgers Members. Addresses Competency 1.
October 17, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, & Students
Mode: In-person – HOPE Office, 8 Lafayette Street New Brunswick, NJ
Presenter(s): Rutgers Student Health- Health Outreach, Promotion & Education (HOPE)
Contact: Nikita Cuvilje, Nikita.cuvilje@rutgers.edu
A Beginner’s Guide to Universal Design and Accommodations in Higher Education Classrooms
This session will provide participants with some background knowledge on the theory, legal basis, and best practices behind classroom modifications and accommodations through an interactive activity and group discussion. The program will not teach all there is to know about this topic, but rather to act as a starting point that will allow participants to reflect on how they can begin to incorporate these ideas into their classroom. This session is presented by Lauren Neitzke Adamo, Associate Teaching Professor, Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Addresses Competency 3.
October 17, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty/Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): Lauren Neitzke Adamo
Contact: otear@rutgers.edu
Tea and Teaching with Jenevieve: Student Voice and Collaboration with Dr. Tracie Marcella Addy
Join us for a conversation on co-creation with students with Dr. Tracie Marcella Addy, the founding director of the newly launched Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy. Together we will explore strategies for collaborating with students and building spaces for student voices in learning environments. Bring your questions, ideas, and your tea for this interactive discussion!
Tea & Teaching is an informal conversation around all things teaching hosted by Jenevieve DeLosSantos, Director of Special Pedagogic Projects in the Office of Undergraduate Education. This is a casual space, meeting monthly for discussion and Q&A with guests. Addresses Competency 2.
October 18, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; this session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): SAS Office of Undergraduate Education
Contact: Nicole Gangino, ndallara@sas.rutgers.edu
Assessment Strategies for Inclusive STEM Classrooms
This workshop will provide concrete suggestions for incorporating summative and formative assessments to advance program outcomes related to inclusive learning environments in STEM classrooms. Strategies will be scaffolded to provide easy-to-implement assessment techniques others that take additional time and effort. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how to implement within their courses and share their strategies with colleagues. Addresses Competency 2.
October 18, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): Office of Teaching Evaluation & Assessment Research
Contact: otear@rutgers.edu
Implementing a Universal Design Approach to Formative Assessment
This session will focus on actionable recommendations that incorporate universal design in the development and delivery of formative assessments. We will explore instructor- and learner-driven goals for formative assessment, and then offer examples of universal design principles that support those goals. With universal design informing our approach, we will brainstorm ideas for enhancing or even transforming typical assessment practices. Addresses Competency 2.
October 21, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Competency 1 Discussion
After attending a Competency 1 Workshop, participants may attend a Competency 1 Discussion for an opportunity to talk with other instructors about the impact of our identities, biases, and prejudices on learning. Participation in one discussion session is a requirement for the Level 1 Badge.
October 22, 2024, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Mode: Virtual; This session will not be recorded
Facilitator(s): Mary Labrada, University Online Education Services
Contact: mary.labrada@rutgers.edu
Age Inclusivity at Rutgers
This workshop will provide Rutgers Instructors and Faculty with a basic understanding of ageism, its’ impacts, and ways to support the needs of older individuals at the university. Dr. Lauren Snedeker, an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work and Dr. Tracy Davis, an Associate Professor at the School of Health Professions. Addresses Competency 1.
October 22, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Dr. Tracy Davis & Dr. Lauren Snedeker
Culturally Responsive Course Design and Teaching Strategies
What does it mean to teach in a culturally responsive way? In this workshop, we will discuss the origins and implications of culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining pedagogies, as well as, how to implement their principles in various subject matter areas. We will also look at course design teaching strategies for incorporating student cultures as assets to their learning. Finally, we will discuss the strategies for critical self-reflection and understanding how your positionality intersects with your presence as the instructor in your course. Addresses Competency 1.
October 29, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Teaching in a Multilingual Space: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Classrooms for a Linguistically Diverse Campus
Reflective of our diverse and global community, multilingualism is the rule, not the exception at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. In this workshop, the presenters will share data on multilingualism at Rutgers including student experiences, review scholarship on the presence and exclusionary effects of linguistic discrimination in higher education, and present principles for creating linguistically responsive and sustaining classrooms across disciplines. Addresses Competency 2.
October 29, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, Students
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): Rutgers Global, Departments of Asian Languages and Cultures, Art History, and English
Contact: Nicole M. Houser, nhouser@global.rutgers.edu
Military Cultural Competency Education Session
In studies conducted at colleges and universities nationwide, military-affiliated students reported feeling that other members of their campus community did not appreciate, understand, or respect their service. With only seven percent of Americans having served in the military and only half of one percent having served since September 11, 2001, a wide gap exists between those who have served and civilians. By understanding military culture and considering their own attitudes and assumptions, higher education professionals and students gain valuable insight into the experience and transition of military-affiliated students. MCC education sessions provide the Rutgers community with a general overview of military culture, structure and norms that govern those who serve and impact their transition from the military to college. Participants will walk away with the knowledge to more easily communicate with our military-affiliated students. Addresses Competency 1.
November 6, 2024, 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services
Contact: Ann Treadaway, ann.treadaway@rutgers.edu
CLARA: A Tool for Navigating Contentious Conversations
This hour long workshop unpacks the CLARA (calm, listen, affirm, respond, add) method of communication as a tool for engaging in difficult conversations respectfully–including in the classroom. Addresses Competency 1.
November 12, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): The Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention
Contact: Kaylin Padovano, kaylin@rutgers.edu
Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
Our intersecting identities have a major impact our mental health, learning, and the classroom environment. Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and much more. By acknowledging the impact that our identities have on our mental health, we are able to open lines of communication and decrease the fear and stigma of asking for help. This training focuses on enhancing our knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Open to all Rutgers Members. Addresses Competency 1.
November 13, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, & Students
Mode: In-person – HOPE Office, 8 Lafayette Street New Brunswick, NJ
Presenter(s): Rutgers Student Health- Health Outreach, Promotion & Education (HOPE)
Contact: Nikita Cuvilje, Nikita.cuvilje@rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
November 13, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Implementing a Universal Design Approach to Formative Assessment
This session will focus on actionable recommendations that incorporate universal design in the development and delivery of formative assessments. We will explore instructor- and learner-driven goals for formative assessment, and then offer examples of universal design principles that support those goals. With universal design informing our approach, we will brainstorm ideas for enhancing or even transforming typical assessment practices. Addresses Competency 2.
November 18, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Signs of Identity & Culture – part 2
This training will provide you with knowledge of Deaf Culture and Identity. Addresses Competency 1. You will leave with a better understanding of:
- Deaf students’ experiences and perspectives
- De’VIA Art, Deaf Story telling, Deaf poetry, Deaf dance
- Deaf oppression and liberation art
- “Audism”
- History and development of the American Deaf Community & Deaf Culture
November 19, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, Students
Mode: Virtual; Recording sent through email after session
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Signs of Identity & Culture – part 2
This training will provide you with knowledge of Deaf Culture and Identity. Addresses Competency 1. You will leave with a better understanding of:
- Deaf students’ experiences and perspectives
- De’VIA Art, Deaf Story telling, Deaf poetry, Deaf dance
- Deaf oppression and liberation art
- “Audism”
- History and development of the American Deaf Community & Deaf Culture
November 20, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, Students
Mode: Virtual; Recording sent through email after session
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
Voices of Diversity: Mental Health and the Classroom
This webinar will explore the ways in which mental health impacts student experiences in the classroom. Featuring a panel of 4-5 undergraduate students, we will learn more about the ways they manage their mental health, the support they may or may not have found on campus, the role that instructors have or can play in supporting healthy habits, and how their academics have been impacted as they work through mental health challenges. In partnership with Counseling and Psychological Services and the Office of the Dean of Students we will follow the one-hour student panel with a workshop that provides instructors and staff with additional resources and information to help them support their students. Addresses Competency 1.
November 22, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; this session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): Counseling and Psychological Services; Office of the Dean of Students; SAS Office of Undergraduate Education
Contact: Nicole Gangino, ndallara@sas.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Facilitating Classroom Collaboration – part 3
This training will provide you with knowledge of how to best support d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the classroom. Addresses Competency 2. You will leave with :
- Practical insight into how to set up an accessible classroom
- A better understanding of how to encourage accessible peer to peer interactions/collaboration
- Best teaching practices considering intersectional identities including Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing
- Classroom focused tips and tricks
- Discover how to use visual aids, captioning, and assistive listening devices to enhance learning.
December 3, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Facilitating Classroom Collaboration – part 3
This training will provide you with knowledge of how to best support d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the classroom. Addresses Competency 2. You will leave with :
- Practical insight into how to set up an accessible classroom
- A better understanding of how to encourage accessible peer to peer interactions/collaboration
- Best teaching practices considering intersectional identities including Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing
- Classroom focused tips and tricks
- Discover how to use visual aids, captioning, and assistive listening devices to enhance learning.
December 4, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
Equity Fundamentals
Designed for faculty and staff to promote a shared understanding of foundational concepts including diversity, inclusion, equity, social justice, and intersectionality. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and reflection, applying these concepts to both their professional/personal lives and in building inclusive work and learning environments at Rutgers. Addresses Competency 1.
December 4, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): The Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention
Contact: Kaylin Padovano, kaylin@rutgers.edu
Culturally Responsive Course Design and Teaching Strategies
What does it mean to teach in a culturally responsive way? In this workshop, we will discuss the origins and implications of culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining pedagogies, as well as, how to implement their principles in various subject matter areas. We will also look at course design teaching strategies for incorporating student cultures as assets to their learning. Finally, we will discuss the strategies for critical self-reflection and understanding how your positionality intersects with your presence as the instructor in your course. Addresses Competency 1.
December 4, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We’ll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We’ll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the Cidi Labs Design Plus toolbar. Addresses Competency 3.
December 5, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
Our intersecting identities have a major impact our mental health, learning, and the classroom environment. Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and much more. By acknowledging the impact that our identities have on our mental health, we are able to open lines of communication and decrease the fear and stigma of asking for help. This training focuses on enhancing our knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Open to all Rutgers Members. Addresses Competency 1.
December 10, 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, & Students
Mode: In-person
Presenter(s): Rutgers Student Health- Health Outreach, Promotion & Education (HOPE)
Contact: Nikita Cuvilje, Nikita.cuvilje@rutgers.edu
Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
Our intersecting identities have a major impact our mental health, learning, and the classroom environment. Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and much more. By acknowledging the impact that our identities have on our mental health, we are able to open lines of communication and decrease the fear and stigma of asking for help. This training focuses on enhancing our knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Open to all Rutgers Members. Addresses Competency 1.
September 26, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors, Faculty, Staff, & Students
Mode: In-person – HOPE Office, 8 Lafayette Street New Brunswick, NJ
Presenter(s): Rutgers Student Health- Health Outreach, Promotion & Education (HOPE)
Contact: Nikita Cuvilje, Nikita.cuvilje@rutgers.edu
Culturally Responsive Course Design and Teaching Strategies
What does it mean to teach in a culturally responsive way? In this workshop, we will discuss the origins and implications of culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining pedagogies, as well as, how to implement their principles in various subject matter areas. We will also look at course design teaching strategies for incorporating student cultures as assets to their learning. Finally, we will discuss the strategies for critical self-reflection and understanding how your positionality intersects with your presence as the instructor in your course. Addresses Competency 1.
September 26, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Microinequities: Impact & Interventions
Participants will learn to identify and interrupt microaggressions and use microaffirmations to foster a safer and more inclusive community. Addresses Competency 1.
October 8, 2024, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): The Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention
Contact: Kaylin Padovano, kaylin@rutgers.edu
Creating Positive College Experiences to Improve Learning Outcomes for Traumatized Students
This workshop will provide staff, faculty and students with specific strategies to help students learn who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences. Positive College Experiences will be explored as they relate to the classroom experience, campus, and overall student experience. Participants will be able to apply evidence-based strategies to improve student wellness in the classroom, understand how PCE can impact learning, and have a better understanding of ACES impact on academic success. Addresses Competency 1.
October 10, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Rutgers Camden Student Wellness Center
Contact: Stacy Haynes, sh1740@camden.rutgers.edu
Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
Our intersecting identities have a major impact our mental health, learning, and the classroom environment. Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and much more. By acknowledging the impact that our identities have on our mental health, we are able to open lines of communication and decrease the fear and stigma of asking for help. This training focuses on enhancing our knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Open to all Rutgers Members. Addresses Competency 1.
October 17, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, & Students
Mode: In-person – HOPE Office, 8 Lafayette Street New Brunswick, NJ
Presenter(s): Rutgers Student Health- Health Outreach, Promotion & Education (HOPE)
Contact: Nikita Cuvilje, Nikita.cuvilje@rutgers.edu
Age Inclusivity at Rutgers
This workshop will provide Rutgers Instructors and Faculty with a basic understanding of ageism, its’ impacts, and ways to support the needs of older individuals at the university. Dr. Lauren Snedeker, an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work and Dr. Tracy Davis, an Associate Professor at the School of Health Professions. Addresses Competency 1.
October 22, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Dr. Tracy Davis & Dr. Lauren Snedeker
Culturally Responsive Course Design and Teaching Strategies
What does it mean to teach in a culturally responsive way? In this workshop, we will discuss the origins and implications of culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining pedagogies, as well as, how to implement their principles in various subject matter areas. We will also look at course design teaching strategies for incorporating student cultures as assets to their learning. Finally, we will discuss the strategies for critical self-reflection and understanding how your positionality intersects with your presence as the instructor in your course. Addresses Competency 1.
October 29, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Military Cultural Competency Education Session
In studies conducted at colleges and universities nationwide, military-affiliated students reported feeling that other members of their campus community did not appreciate, understand, or respect their service. With only seven percent of Americans having served in the military and only half of one percent having served since September 11, 2001, a wide gap exists between those who have served and civilians. By understanding military culture and considering their own attitudes and assumptions, higher education professionals and students gain valuable insight into the experience and transition of military-affiliated students. MCC education sessions provide the Rutgers community with a general overview of military culture, structure and norms that govern those who serve and impact their transition from the military to college. Participants will walk away with the knowledge to more easily communicate with our military-affiliated students. Addresses Competency 1.
November 6, 2024, 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services
Contact: Ann Treadaway, ann.treadaway@rutgers.edu
Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
Our intersecting identities have a major impact our mental health, learning, and the classroom environment. Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and much more. By acknowledging the impact that our identities have on our mental health, we are able to open lines of communication and decrease the fear and stigma of asking for help. This training focuses on enhancing our knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Open to all Rutgers Members. Addresses Competency 1.
November 13, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, & Students
Mode: In-person – HOPE Office, 8 Lafayette Street New Brunswick, NJ
Presenter(s): Rutgers Student Health- Health Outreach, Promotion & Education (HOPE)
Contact: Nikita Cuvilje, Nikita.cuvilje@rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Signs of Identity & Culture – part 2
This training will provide you with knowledge of Deaf Culture and Identity. Addresses Competency 1. You will leave with a better understanding of:
- Deaf students’ experiences and perspectives
- De’VIA Art, Deaf Story telling, Deaf poetry, Deaf dance
- Deaf oppression and liberation art
- “Audism”
- History and development of the American Deaf Community & Deaf Culture
November 19, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, Students
Mode: Virtual; Recording sent through email after session
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Signs of Identity & Culture – part 2
This training will provide you with knowledge of Deaf Culture and Identity. Addresses Competency 1. You will leave with a better understanding of:
- Deaf students’ experiences and perspectives
- De’VIA Art, Deaf Story telling, Deaf poetry, Deaf dance
- Deaf oppression and liberation art
- “Audism”
- History and development of the American Deaf Community & Deaf Culture
November 20, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, Students
Mode: Virtual; Recording sent through email after session
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
Voices of Diversity: Mental Health and the Classroom
This webinar will explore the ways in which mental health impacts student experiences in the classroom. Featuring a panel of 4-5 undergraduate students, we will learn more about the ways they manage their mental health, the support they may or may not have found on campus, the role that instructors have or can play in supporting healthy habits, and how their academics have been impacted as they work through mental health challenges. In partnership with Counseling and Psychological Services and the Office of the Dean of Students we will follow the one-hour student panel with a workshop that provides instructors and staff with additional resources and information to help them support their students. Addresses Competency 1.
November 22, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; this session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): Counseling and Psychological Services; Office of the Dean of Students; SAS Office of Undergraduate Education
Contact: Nicole Gangino, ndallara@sas.rutgers.edu
Equity Fundamentals
Designed for faculty and staff to promote a shared understanding of foundational concepts including diversity, inclusion, equity, social justice, and intersectionality. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and reflection, applying these concepts to both their professional/personal lives and in building inclusive work and learning environments at Rutgers. Addresses Competency 1.
December 4, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): The Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention
Contact: Kaylin Padovano, kaylin@rutgers.edu
Culturally Responsive Course Design and Teaching Strategies
What does it mean to teach in a culturally responsive way? In this workshop, we will discuss the origins and implications of culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining pedagogies, as well as, how to implement their principles in various subject matter areas. We will also look at course design teaching strategies for incorporating student cultures as assets to their learning. Finally, we will discuss the strategies for critical self-reflection and understanding how your positionality intersects with your presence as the instructor in your course. Addresses Competency 1.
December 4, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Campus Connect: A Suicide Prevention Training for Gatekeepers
Our intersecting identities have a major impact our mental health, learning, and the classroom environment. Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and much more. By acknowledging the impact that our identities have on our mental health, we are able to open lines of communication and decrease the fear and stigma of asking for help. This training focuses on enhancing our knowledge, awareness, and skills concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Open to all Rutgers Members. Addresses Competency 1.
December 10, 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, & Students
Mode: In-person
Presenter(s): Rutgers Student Health- Health Outreach, Promotion & Education (HOPE)
Contact: Nikita Cuvilje, Nikita.cuvilje@rutgers.edu
Competency 1 Discussion
After attending a Competency 1 Workshop, participants may attend a Competency 1 Discussion for an opportunity to talk with other instructors about the impact of our identities, biases, and prejudices on learning. Participation in one discussion session is a requirement for the Level 1 Badge.
September 24, 2024, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Mode: Virtual; This session will not be recorded
Facilitator(s): Mary Labrada, University Online Education Services
Contact: mary.labrada@rutgers.edu
Competency 1 Discussion
After attending a Competency 1 Workshop, participants may attend a Competency 1 Discussion for an opportunity to talk with other instructors about the impact of our identities, biases, and prejudices on learning. Participation in one discussion session is a requirement for the Level 1 Badge.
October 22, 2024, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Mode: Virtual; This session will not be recorded
Facilitator(s): Mary Labrada, University Online Education Services
Contact: mary.labrada@rutgers.edu
RU Inclusive? LGBTQIA+
RU Inclusive LGBTQIA+ is a professional development and continuing education program designed to advance LGBTQIA+ inclusion and equity within Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), but is applicable to all instructors. All Rutgers faculty and educators are invited to participate although only RBHS faculty are able to receive CEUs and complete the surveys. Through this free, online, fully asynchronous program, faculty and educators will gain knowledge, skills, tools, and evidence-based resources to advance LGBTQIA+ inclusion and health equity. This program consists of a series of short video presentations along with exemplars, resources, and a helpful checklist highlighting key actions to support inclusive teaching. Go to go.rutgers.edu/RUInclusiveLGBTQIA to join the program and start making your course, program, or curriculum more inclusive. Addresses Competency 2.
Available now through Spring 2025
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Online Asynchronous
Presenter(s): RBHS
Contact: ruinclusive.LGBTQIA@rutgers.edu
Fall 2024 Classroom Inclusivity Reading Groups
This fall the Rutgers University-New Brunswick community will have the opportunity to participate in reading groups for the book Enhancing Inclusive Instruction: Student Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Advancing Equity in Higher Education. These discussion groups will meet approximately four times during the semester and will be facilitated by the lead author, Dr. Tracie Addy, the founding director of the newly launched Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy. During these sessions, instructors and support staff will:
• Learn approaches for fostering inclusivity in their courses through the voices of students,
• Hear how colleagues are considering implementing inclusive instruction, and
• Build community with instructors outside of their departments within the Rutgers University—New Brunswick community.
Space is limited. Sign up by Friday, August 30th. The gatherings will be held according to times that work best for each group. This initiative is open to instructors across appointment types, ranks, and disciplines. Addresses Competency 2 and will also count as the Competency 1 Discussion requirement for the Level 1 Classroom Inclusivity Series badge.
Book Description
Enhancing Inclusive Instruction: Student Perspectives and Practical Approaches for Advancing Equity in Higher Education centers the voices of students of diverse backgrounds to explore how instructors can approach equitable, inclusive teaching. Grounded in student perspectives, this book is a powerful call to action for instructors to listen to the voices of their learners, take steps to measure the impact of their approaches, and meaningfully reflect on their efforts. The authors provide practical tools that instructors can use to obtain ongoing feedback on their inclusive teaching efforts, and supply guidance on difficult and emerging topics such as how instructors from diverse backgrounds can navigate inclusive teaching in academe, as well as the implications of generative artificial intelligence on equity and inclusion. Modeling the importance of continuous growth, Enhancing Inclusive Instruction provides the knowledge and skills to further any college instructor’s inclusive teaching journey.
Audience: New Brunswick
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy
Contact: teachinginstitute@rutgers.edu
Implementing a Universal Design Approach to Formative Assessment
This session will focus on actionable recommendations that incorporate universal design in the development and delivery of formative assessments. We will explore instructor- and learner-driven goals for formative assessment, and then offer examples of universal design principles that support those goals. With universal design informing our approach, we will brainstorm ideas for enhancing or even transforming typical assessment practices. Addresses Competency 2.
September 12, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Teaching During Challenging Times: A Case-Based Session
There is a lot happening in our nation and globally. Such events directly impact members of our community and our learning environments. During this session, participants will engage in an unfolded case study and discuss approaches for navigating various classroom teaching scenarios related to recent and upcoming events. Participants can register, hold the date on their calendars, and will later receive the connection link.
This initiative is open to instructors across appointment types, ranks, and disciplines in New Brunswick. Addresses Competency 2.
October 9, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Audience: New Brunswick
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy
Contact: teachinginstitute@rutgers.edu
Assessment Strategies: Alternative Grading Schemes Faculty Panel
In the quest to be rigorous and fair, traditional practices of grading can reinforce inequity in the classroom rather than prioritizing learning and provide . However, some faculty report success using alternative grading schemes. In this panel discussion, we hear from Rutgers faculty who have implemented different grading schemes including specifications grading, mastery-based grading and ungrading. They will give us quick overviews on how they approach grading, their successes, challenges, and suggestions for faculty interested in beginning the process of implementing an alternative grading scheme. Addresses Competency 2.
October 14, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): Office of Teaching Evaluation & Assessment Research
Contact: otear@rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inclusion Matters – part 1
This training will provide you with what you need to know when teaching a d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing student. Addresses Competency 2. You will leave with a better understanding of:
- Deaf Culture
- Appropriate Language use
- Common Accommodations and how to facilitate them
- Resources for providing captioning and ways it can help all students
- Top things students wished professors knew prior to starting their course
- Top things to do, to dramatically improve the accessibility, and experience of d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in your course
- How to infuse inclusive teaching practice and language to better promote a Deaf friendly environment
October 15, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording sent through email after session
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inclusion Matters – part 1
This training will provide you with what you need to know when teaching a d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing student. Addresses Competency 2. You will leave with a better understanding of:
- Deaf Culture
- Appropriate Language use
- Common Accommodations and how to facilitate them
- Resources for providing captioning and ways it can help all students
- Top things students wished professors knew prior to starting their course
- Top things to do, to dramatically improve the accessibility, and experience of d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in your course
- How to infuse inclusive teaching practice and language to better promote a Deaf friendly environment
October 16, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
Tea and Teaching with Jenevieve: Student Voice and Collaboration with Dr. Tracie Marcella Addy
Join us for a conversation on co-creation with students with Dr. Tracie Marcella Addy, the founding director of the newly launched Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy. Together we will explore strategies for collaborating with students and building spaces for student voices in learning environments. Bring your questions, ideas, and your tea for this interactive discussion!
Tea & Teaching is an informal conversation around all things teaching hosted by Jenevieve DeLosSantos, Director of Special Pedagogic Projects in the Office of Undergraduate Education. This is a casual space, meeting monthly for discussion and Q&A with guests. Addresses Competency 2.
October 18, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; this session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): SAS Office of Undergraduate Education
Contact: Nicole Gangino, ndallara@sas.rutgers.edu
Assessment Strategies for Inclusive STEM Classrooms
This workshop will provide concrete suggestions for incorporating summative and formative assessments to advance program outcomes related to inclusive learning environments in STEM classrooms. Strategies will be scaffolded to provide easy-to-implement assessment techniques others that take additional time and effort. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss how to implement within their courses and share their strategies with colleagues. Addresses Competency 2.
October 18, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): Office of Teaching Evaluation & Assessment Research
Contact: otear@rutgers.edu
Implementing a Universal Design Approach to Formative Assessment
This session will focus on actionable recommendations that incorporate universal design in the development and delivery of formative assessments. We will explore instructor- and learner-driven goals for formative assessment, and then offer examples of universal design principles that support those goals. With universal design informing our approach, we will brainstorm ideas for enhancing or even transforming typical assessment practices. Addresses Competency 2.
October 21, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Teaching in a Multilingual Space: Strategies for Creating Inclusive Classrooms for a Linguistically Diverse Campus
Reflective of our diverse and global community, multilingualism is the rule, not the exception at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. In this workshop, the presenters will share data on multilingualism at Rutgers including student experiences, review scholarship on the presence and exclusionary effects of linguistic discrimination in higher education, and present principles for creating linguistically responsive and sustaining classrooms across disciplines. Addresses Competency 2.
October 29, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff, Students
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): Rutgers Global, Departments of Asian Languages and Cultures, Art History, and English
Contact: Nicole M. Houser, nhouser@global.rutgers.edu
CLARA: A Tool for Navigating Contentious Conversations
This hour long workshop unpacks the CLARA (calm, listen, affirm, respond, add) method of communication as a tool for engaging in difficult conversations respectfully–including in the classroom. Addresses Competency 1.
November 12, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Session will not be recorded
Presenter(s): The Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention
Contact: Kaylin Padovano, kaylin@rutgers.edu
Implementing a Universal Design Approach to Formative Assessment
This session will focus on actionable recommendations that incorporate universal design in the development and delivery of formative assessments. We will explore instructor- and learner-driven goals for formative assessment, and then offer examples of universal design principles that support those goals. With universal design informing our approach, we will brainstorm ideas for enhancing or even transforming typical assessment practices. Addresses Competency 2.
November 18, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Facilitating Classroom Collaboration – part 3
This training will provide you with knowledge of how to best support d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the classroom. Addresses Competency 2. You will leave with :
- Practical insight into how to set up an accessible classroom
- A better understanding of how to encourage accessible peer to peer interactions/collaboration
- Best teaching practices considering intersectional identities including Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing
- Classroom focused tips and tricks
- Discover how to use visual aids, captioning, and assistive listening devices to enhance learning.
December 3, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Facilitating Classroom Collaboration – part 3
This training will provide you with knowledge of how to best support d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the classroom. Addresses Competency 2. You will leave with :
- Practical insight into how to set up an accessible classroom
- A better understanding of how to encourage accessible peer to peer interactions/collaboration
- Best teaching practices considering intersectional identities including Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, and Hard of Hearing
- Classroom focused tips and tricks
- Discover how to use visual aids, captioning, and assistive listening devices to enhance learning.
December 4, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual
Presenter(s): Rutgers Access and Disability Resources, University Online Education Services, Office of IT Accessibility
Contact: Allyson Hart Cook, ap2064@echo.rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
August 13, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We’ll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We’ll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the Cidi Labs Design Plus toolbar. Addresses Competency 3.
August 19, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
August 21, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We’ll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We’ll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the Cidi Labs Design Plus toolbar. Addresses Competency 3.
September 10, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
September 19, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We’ll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We’ll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the Cidi Labs Design Plus toolbar. Addresses Competency 3.
October 8, 2024, 9:00 am – 10:00 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
October 15, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
A Beginner’s Guide to Universal Design and Accommodations in Higher Education Classrooms
This session will provide participants with some background knowledge on the theory, legal basis, and best practices behind classroom modifications and accommodations through an interactive activity and group discussion. The program will not teach all there is to know about this topic, but rather to act as a starting point that will allow participants to reflect on how they can begin to incorporate these ideas into their classroom. This session is presented by Lauren Neitzke Adamo, Associate Teaching Professor, Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Addresses Competency 3.
October 17, 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty/Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): Lauren Neitzke Adamo
Contact: otear@rutgers.edu
Creating Accessible Online Content: Text, Documents, Images, and Video
This workshop is designed to explore how to design courses and materials that are accessible to all students. We will cover the basics of online accessibility, focusing on best practices for creating accessible course materials such as text documents (Word/PDF), images, and videos with captions. We’ll also go over key accessibility features in the Canvas LMS. Addresses Competency 3.
November 13, 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty, Staff
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu
Improving Course Accessibility with Ally and Canvas Accessibility Checking Tools
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Ally and other accessibility checking features in Canvas to help you make your courses more inclusive. We’ll explore key features of Ally, including the Instructor Feedback Tool, the Course Accessibility Report, and the Alternative Formats tool, as well as practical strategies and resources for improving your accessibility scores. We’ll also explore built in tools like the accessibility checkers in the Canvas content editor and in the Cidi Labs Design Plus toolbar. Addresses Competency 3.
December 5, 2024, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Audience: University-wide
Recommended for: Instructors/Faculty
Mode: Virtual; Recording available after session
Presenter(s): University Online Education Services
Contact: oid@docs.rutgers.edu