ϡȱ Center for Academic Innovation - News /cai/cross-post/news en Inaugural Cohort of Faculty Named Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows /cai/inaugural-cohort-faculty-named-generative-ai-pedagogy-fellows <div class="body field"><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>Wednesday</span><span>, September </span><span>10</span><span>, 2025 -- </span><span>The William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation</span> <span>welcome</span><span>s</span><span> a cohort of 24 faculty selected as 2025-2026 Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows from across all </span><span>12</span><span> ϡȱ institutions.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>The Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows program is led by two Senior Fellows in Generative AI Pedagogy, Dr. Diane Alonso of </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span>University of ϡȱ, Baltimore County</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span>,</span><span> and Dr. Tracy Tomlinson of University of ϡȱ</span><span>, </span><span>College Park, </span><span>as well as Dr. Jennifer Potter, Associate Director</span><span> of the Kirwan Center.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">This initiative brings together faculty who are already advancing generative AI pedagogy in their teaching and research practices. As </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">recognized</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">e</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">ducational leaders </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">in this rapidly evolving field, Fellows will serve as champions for the thoughtful integration of generative AI </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">into teaching </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">across the ϡȱ. The program aims to equip </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Fellow</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">s </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">with enhanced skills and knowledge to guide their peers through workshops and collaborative initiatives.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Fellows will further develop their </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">expertise</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> in generative AI applications while </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">establishing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> a cross-institutional community of practice dedicated to collaborative research and innovation in AI pedagogy. Through this network, they will create, test, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">disseminate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> evidence-based approaches that address the unique challenges and opportunities of AI in </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">teaching and learning</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Program topics will include utilizing AI in course design and lesson planning, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">leveraging</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> AI in the development of rubrics, Gen </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">AI</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and student feedback, and building AI bots for teaching and learning, among others. By working together on research projects and sharing their findings, Fellows will help </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">establish</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> the ϡȱ as a leader in generative AI pedagogy.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">As generative AI rapidly </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">transforms</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> higher education, many institutions struggle with fragmented approaches to faculty development and inconsistent access to AI tools. Our cross-institutional fellows program addresses these challenges by creating collaborative communities where faculty share resources, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">expertise</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, and advocacy strategies, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">enhancing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> teaching and learning experiences across the entire ϡȱ.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">The </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">ϡȱ </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">2025-2026 Generative AI Pedagogy Fellows are:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Antonia Charles-Strowbridge, Assistant Professor</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development, Bowie State University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Andrew Mangle, Associate Professor</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Management Information Systems, Bowie State University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Jeronda Burley, Associate Professor, Social Work, Coppin State University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Denyce </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Watties</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">-Daniels, Associate Professor and Director of Simulation and Learning Resource Centers, College of Health Professions, Coppin State University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Kris McGee, Associate Professor, Educational Professions, Frostburg State University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Wenjuan Xu, Professor</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Computer Science and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Information</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> Technologies, Frostburg State University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Casey Stratton, Assistant Professor, Communication, Salisbury University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Jessica Walter, Associate </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Professor</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> of Exercise Science, Salisbury University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Amanda </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Jozkowski</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, Associate Professor and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Graduate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> Program Director, Occupational Therapy &amp; Occupational Science, Towson University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Benjamin Zajicek, Associate Professor, History, Towson University</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">William Carter, Associate Professor, Management and International Business, University of Baltimore</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Rachel Zeleny, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Associate Professor and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Writing Program Director, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">English and Integrated Arts</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, University of Baltimore</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Scott Riley, Instructor, Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of ϡȱ, Baltimore</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Cory Stephens, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of ϡȱ, Baltimore</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Yasmine </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Kotturi</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, Assistant </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Professor</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, Information Systems, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">University of ϡȱ, Baltimore County</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">John Schumacher, Professor and Director of Public Health Research Center, Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">University of ϡȱ, Baltimore County</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Matt Fitzpatrick, Professor, Appalachian Lab, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">University of ϡȱ Center for Environmental Science</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Zach Zbinden, Assistant Professor, Appalachian Lab, University of ϡȱ Center for Environmental Science</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Jacob Coutts, Lecturer, Psychology, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">University of ϡȱ, College Park</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Dane Grossnickle, Lecturer, Institute of Applied Agriculture, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">University of ϡȱ, College Park</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Michael Yao </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Wodui</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Serwornoo</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, Associate Professor, English, Languages and Media Studies, University of ϡȱ Eastern Shore</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Victoria </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Volkis</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, Professor, Chemistry, University of ϡȱ Eastern Shore</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Mary Crowley-Farrell, Collegiate Faculty, Integrated &amp; Professional Studies, University of ϡȱ Global Campus</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Rony Thakur, Program Director and Associate Professor, Cybersecurity and Information Technology, University of ϡȱ Global Campus</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:300,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="field field-name-field-news-type field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">News Type: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/news/usm-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ϡȱ News</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li></ul></div> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:43:04 +0000 admin-jennifer 539 at /cai /cai/inaugural-cohort-faculty-named-generative-ai-pedagogy-fellows#comments Kirwan Center Announces New Round of Elkins SoTL Fellowship Awardees /cai/kirwan-center-announces-new-round-elkins-sotl-fellowship-awardees <div class="body field"><p><strong>The ϡȱ Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation welcomes the 2025-2026 cohort of Elkins SoTL Fellows</strong> – ϡȱ faculty who will receive mini-grants and technical support to conduct projects focused on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).</p><p><span>The Elkins SoTL Fellowship Program was developed to support and elevate faculty research on teaching practice.</span> The 2025-2026 cohort of Elkins SoTL Fellows will conduct research spanning areas such as writing and literacy development, inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy, and the integration of emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence into teaching and learning.</p><p>SoTL focuses on systematic investigation of student learning, instruction, and teaching innovations. Findings from SoTL research studies can help inform educators as they decide which instructional methods to use with students and as they design courses, helping to improve student performance and contributing to the knowledge base related to effective educational practices.</p><p>“I’m delighted to welcome this third cohort of Elkins SoTL Fellows,” said Nancy O’Neill, Executive Director, ϡȱ Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation. “Their scholarship will advance our collective knowledge about what works for student success, and I am deeply grateful for their engagement in this important work.”</p><p>The 2025-2026 Elkins SoTL Fellows are:</p><p><strong>Rebecca (Becky) Anthony</strong><strong>,</strong> Associate Professor of Social Work<span> and </span><strong>Rachel Buchanan,</strong> Associate Professor of Social Work, Salisbury University | <strong>Project:</strong> Using AI Simulation in Social Work Classes</p><p><strong>Mandee Booth,</strong> Assistant Professor, Department of Practice, Science, and Health Outcomes Research, School of Pharmacy, University of ϡȱ, Baltimore | <strong>Project:</strong> Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) in Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE)</p><p><strong>Melissa Bugdal,</strong> Associate Professor of English, University Writing Center Director, Salisbury University | <strong>Project:</strong> First Year Seminar and Writing Center Workshops: Understanding Dispositions toward College Writing and Writing Centers as a Retention Tool&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Kelsie Endicott,</strong> Coordinator of the Graduate Writing Center, University of ϡȱ Eastern Shore | <strong>Project:</strong> Developing a Graduate Writing Center&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Jason Farman,</strong> Professor of American Studies and Associate Dean of the Graduate School, University of ϡȱ, College Park | <strong>Project:</strong> Making is a Mode of Thinking: Assessing the Impact of Hands-On Design for Inclusive and Deep Learning in the Humanities</p><p><strong>Wyletta Gamble-Lomax,</strong> Associate Professor of Elementary Education, Coppin State University | <strong>Project:</strong> Our Uniqueness in Reading (O.U.R.) Book Club</p><p><strong>Jennifer Rae Myers,</strong> Assistant Professor, Hearing and Speech Sciences, and <strong>Kristin Slawson,</strong> Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology, Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, University of ϡȱ, College Park | <strong>Project:</strong> Enhancing Clinical Education in Medical Speech-Language Pathology through AI-Driven Simulated Learning Experiences</p><p><strong>Lari Warren-Jeanpiere,</strong> Collegiate Professor, Social Sciences <span>and </span><strong>Dominique Hammonds,</strong><span> Collegiate Professor, Clinical Professional Counseling, </span>University of ϡȱ Global Campus | <strong>Project:</strong> Moving Beyond Diversity Training: Promoting Cultural Humility in Counselor Education through Intersectionality and Multiculturalism</p><p><strong>Rebecca M. Williams,</strong> Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, University of ϡȱ, Baltimore County | <strong>Project:</strong> Chart Smarts: Cultivating Critical Visual Literacy in Diverse Student Populations with Student-Curated Examples</p></div><div class="field field-name-field-areas-of-focus field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Areas of Focus: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/areas-focus/leading-academic-change" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Leading Academic Change</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li></ul></div> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:09:02 +0000 admin-nancy 536 at /cai /cai/kirwan-center-announces-new-round-elkins-sotl-fellowship-awardees#comments ϡȱ and Google Announce Partnership /cai/usm-and-google-announce-partnership <div class="body field"><p><span><span><span><span>The ϡȱ (ϡȱ) and Google announced a new partnership today that will help thousands of ϡȱ students and other ϡȱ learners earn<span>&nbsp;</span></span></span><span><span><a href="https://grow.google/enroll-certificates/"><span>Google Career Certificates</span></a></span></span><span><span><span>&nbsp;</span>in high-growth fields including cybersecurity, data analytics, and project management at no cost. ϡȱ will also offer learners Google’s new<span>&nbsp;</span></span></span><span><span><a href="https://grow.google/ai/"><span>AI courses</span></a></span></span><span><span>, designed and taught by AI experts at Google to teach foundational skills in artificial intelligence technology.&nbsp;All 12 of ϡȱ’s public universities and two of its regional higher education centers will offer this training.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span><span><span><span>The partnership comes at an opportune time for ϡȱ in amplifying its role in preparing learners for an AI-focused economy. By offering the Google Career Certificates program, ϡȱ is also providing learners access to industry-recognized credentials in high-demand fields, which can help boost learners’ career readiness across many different sectors.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Keeping pace with in-demand skills has become a defining factor in workforce readiness. A recent industry report found that 96% of a global sample of employers reported that micro-credentials strengthened a candidate’s job application, and 9 in 10 said they were willing to offer micro-credential holders a higher starting salary. In the realm of AI, 75% of these employers said they would hire a less experienced candidate with a GenAI credential over someone more experienced without one, illustrating GenAI’s impact on hiring decisions (<em>Micro-Credentials Impact Report</em>, Coursera, 2025).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span><span><span><span>“We’re excited to partner with Google, one of the most trusted leaders in industry certificates. This collaboration will boost the career readiness of our learners across the System and give them an undeniable competitive edge,”<strong><span>&nbsp;</span>said ϡȱ Chancellor Jay A. Perman</strong>. “It supports our vision for the future of higher education and the critical role the ϡȱ plays in upskilling and reskilling ϡȱ’s workforce—never more important than right now.”</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span><span><span><span><span>The ϡȱ</span></span></span><span><span>-<span>Google partnership will have a special emphasis on bringing Google Career Certificates and AI<span>&nbsp;</span></span>courses to<span><span>&nbsp;</span>active military, veteran, and military family learners. This unique emphasis recognizes ϡȱ’s long-standing commitment to these learner populations, which recently culminated in<span>&nbsp;</span></span>six ϡȱ universities being cited as “Best for Vets” by the<span>&nbsp;</span><em>Military Times,<span>&nbsp;</span></em>which looked at student success metrics, availability of military-specific resources, and financial assistance, among other factors, in developing its rankings. Only 300 institutions were recognized nationally.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span><span><span><span>"Google is thrilled to partner with the ϡȱ to bring Google Career Certificates and AI Essentials courses to thousands of learners, active military, and veterans across the state,"<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>said Lisa Gevelber, Founder, Grow with Google.</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>“This collaboration is a significant step in equipping ϡȱ’s current and future workforce with skills needed for an increasingly digital economy.”</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span><span><span><span>Google Career Certificates can be completed within three to six months of part-time study, with no experience required. Designed and taught by Google employees, each certificate includes 100+ practice and graded assessments, quizzes, or writing assignments to ensure rigor and mastery. Students who complete the program gain access to our employer consortium of more than 150 companies – including Booz Allen Hamilton, Siemens, and of course, Google – committed to considering certificate graduates for relevant roles. More than 1 million people globally have graduated from the Google Career Certificate program, and over 70% report positive career outcomes within six months of completion, such as a new<span>&nbsp;</span><span>job, promotion, or raise.</span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span><span><span><span><span>“This partnership signals the value of blending robust degree programs with recognized industry training and extending opportunities for lifelong learning,”<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>said Delegate Stephanie M. Smith, Chair of the Education &amp; Economic Development Subcommittee within the ϡȱ House of Delegates.</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>“Partnering with the System to coordinate this effort will ensure that Google’s Career Certificates and AI courses reach ϡȱers far and wide.”</span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span><span><span><span>Several schools in the system, including the University of ϡȱ, College Park and the University of ϡȱ, Baltimore County, also have provided access to Gemini App—Google's generative AI with enhanced security and privacy, included with Workspace for Education at no cost. Students and educators can use Gemini to assist in learning across various subjects.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span><span><span><span>"What an exciting day for ϡȱ,”<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>said</strong><span>&nbsp;</span><strong>U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.). “</strong>This partnership between the ϡȱ and Google is designed to support thousands of ϡȱ students, create opportunities to learn artificial intelligence technology, and spur innovation. As our state continues to lead the nation in technology and higher education, this partnership advances ϡȱ's leadership in AI and cybersecurity.”</span></span></span></span></p></div><div class="field field-name-field-news-type field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">News Type: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/news/usm-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ϡȱ News</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-areas-of-focus field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Areas of Focus: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/areas-focus/alternative-credentials" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Alternative Credentials</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-news-link field-type-text field-label-above field-wrapper"><div class="field-label">News Link:&nbsp;</div>/newsroom/news/2495</div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li></ul></div> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:00:11 +0000 admin-jennifer 524 at /cai /cai/usm-and-google-announce-partnership#comments Kirwan Center Names Two Senior Fellows for Generative AI Pedagogy /cai/kirwan-center-names-two-senior-fellows-generative-ai-pedagogy <div class="body field"><p>The William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation at the ϡȱ (ϡȱ) welcomes 2025-2026 Senior Fellows focusing on Generative AI pedagogy, Dr. Diane Alonso of University of ϡȱ, Baltimore County and Dr. Tracy Tomlinson of University of ϡȱ, College Park.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;" data-ogsc="">In their role as Senior Fellows for Generative AI Pedagogy, Dr. Alonso and Dr. Tomlinson will help lead the development of Generative AI programming coming out of the Kirwan Center in academic year 2025-2026. This includes working closely with Kirwan Center Associate Director, Dr. Jennifer Potter, in the development of a “train the trainers” curriculum to engage a selected group of Gen AI Pedagogy Faculty Fellows from across the System. With mentorship and support from the two Senior Fellows, the Gen AI Pedagogy Faculty Fellows will move through the curriculum in Fall 2025 and then engage their respective campus colleagues in professional development in Spring 2026.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;" data-ogsc="">To learn more about Dr. Alonso and Dr. Tomlinson, visit the <a href="/cai/center-staff" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="71266f8e-bb4f-4089-90a1-8d06b4c1bbf0">Kirwan Center staff page</a>.</p><p style="font-weight: 400;" data-ogsc="">In an effort to help support faculty in incorporating Generative AI into teaching and learning practices, the Kirwan Center is developing a slate of programming for the coming academic year, thanks in part to support from the <a href="https://www.cs4md.com/" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="0714b1f5-2c0b-447b-aa23-5ccd33cb8907">ϡȱ ϡȱ Center for Computing Education (MCCE)</a> and Google. For updates, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/william-e-kirwan-center-for-academic-innovation" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="88088ab9-0cbf-45da-8d38-fa683dbf3a3a">follow the Kirwan Center on LinkedIn</a>.</p></div><div class="field field-name-field-news-type field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">News Type: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/news/usm-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ϡȱ News</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-preview-quote field-type-text-long field-label-above field-wrapper"><div class="field-label">Preview Quote:&nbsp;</div>Efforts Will Help Faculty Use Generative AI to Advance Teaching and Learning</div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-1" class="field-item even odd"><a href="/cai/cross-post/story" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Story</a></li></ul></div> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:18:07 +0000 admin-jennifer 523 at /cai /cai/kirwan-center-names-two-senior-fellows-generative-ai-pedagogy#comments ϡȱ Announces Formation of Digital Accessibility Working Group /cai/usm-announces-formation-digital-accessibility-working-group <div class="body field"><p>The ϡȱ (ϡȱ) is proud to announce the formation of the Digital Accessibility (DA) Working Group, spearheaded by the Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation. This initiative brings together representatives from all 12 ϡȱ campuses, community college representatives, independent public university representatives, private college representatives, and ϡȱOnline to address the critical need for accessible digital course materials across the State of ϡȱ.</p><p>The DA Working Group is charged with fostering cross-institutional collaboration to support faculty and staff in meeting the Department of Justice’s Title II ruling on digital accessibility. This ruling requires that all public higher education institutions make web content and mobile apps accessible and meet WCAG 2.1 guidelines for web accessibility. Web content includes content inside an institution’s learning management system and password-protected content. Public higher education institutions are required to meet these accessibility standards by April 2026.</p><p>According to a recent <a href="https://www.chronicle.com/article/colleges-must-revise-millions-of-web-pages-it-will-be-painful">Chronicle of Higher Education</a><em>&nbsp;</em>article, 21 percent of college students report having a disability, spanning visual, hearing, cognitive, and manual-dexterity domains. The DOJ Title II ruling is important, as it is difficult or impossible for people with disabilities to access information and content when website and mobile apps are not accessible. While ϡȱ institutions have processes in place for accommodating students, faculty, and staff with disabilities, this new ruling pushes institutions to build accessibility into the digital infrastructure from the beginning, so that everyone can access and engage with materials.</p><p>The DA Working Group will develop shared resources, offer professional development opportunities, explore and evaluate faculty and staff support structures, and create best practices documents for campus-wide use.</p><p>The DA Working Group urges all ϡȱ faculty and staff to actively participate in this initiative by attending training sessions, utilizing shared resources, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure their web content and mobile apps meet digital accessibility standards. This work is crucial in creating an inclusive educational environment that supports all students.</p><p>For more information, please contact: <a href="mailto:cai@usmd.edu">cai@usmd.edu</a></p></div><div class="field field-name-field-news-type field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">News Type: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/news/usm-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ϡȱ News</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-areas-of-focus field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Areas of Focus: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/areas-focus/digital-accessibility" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Digital Accessibility</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-preview-quote field-type-text-long field-label-above field-wrapper"><div class="field-label">Preview Quote:&nbsp;</div>The DA Working Group is charged with fostering cross-institutional collaboration to support faculty and staff in meeting the Department of Justice’s Title II ruling on digital accessibility. </div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-1" class="field-item even odd"><a href="/cai/cross-post/story" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Story</a></li></ul></div> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:00:21 +0000 admin-jennifer 519 at /cai /cai/usm-announces-formation-digital-accessibility-working-group#comments Teach Access Announces Academic Hub at Kirwan Center /cai/teach-access-announces-academic-hub-kirwan-center <div class="body field"><p><span><a href="https://teachaccess.org/">Teach Access</a>, a nonprofit dedicated to making digital accessibility fundamental to higher education curricula, proudly announces its newest academic hub, the&nbsp;<a href="/cai/">ϡȱ’s (ϡȱ) William E. Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation</a>. This collaboration aims to advance accessibility education, research, and practice by integrating accessibility-focused initiatives into faculty development, curriculum design, and institutional strategy across ϡȱ.</span><br /><br /><span><span>The Kirwan Center + Teach Access partnership will focus on several key initiatives, including:</span></span><span></span></p><ul><li><span><span><strong>Establishing a Kirwan Center + Teach Access Faculty Fellowship</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>to support faculty embedding accessibility into their pedagogy and research.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Conducting joint research</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>on effective strategies for integrating accessibility into academic disciplines.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Collaborating on credentialing initiatives</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>to ensure students gain recognized expertise in accessibility.</span></span></li><li><span><span><strong>Developing Open Educational Resources (OER) and contributing to OER Commons</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>to make accessibility-related materials more widely available.</span></span></li></ul><p><span><span>Through these efforts, Teach Access will provide the ϡȱ with free resources to enhance accessibility instruction across various courses and disciplines. The collaboration will amplify best practices in pedagogy, research, and institutional implementation of accessibility, ultimately preparing students to create more inclusive digital environments. In turn, the Kirwan Center will coordinate accessibility-focused initiatives across the system and leverage its existing statewide partnerships for even greater impact.</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>“We are thrilled to partner with the Kirwan Center and the ϡȱ to further our mission of integrating accessibility into education,” said Rolando Méndez, Teach Access Director of Education. “This initiative will empower faculty and students with the tools they need to champion accessibility in their fields.”</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>“Designing with accessibility in mind - whether software applications, lesson plans, or museum exhibitions - is a vital 21st century skill,” said Nancy O’Neill, Executive Director of the ϡȱ Kirwan Center. “We are proud to be the first state system-level academic hub for Teach Access in the country, and together we have the potential to develop accessibility focused initiatives at an unprecedented scale.”</span></span><br /><br /><span><span>This partnership marks a significant step toward embedding accessibility in higher education and fostering a new generation of professionals dedicated to inclusive design and innovation.</span></span></p></div><div class="field field-name-field-news-type field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">News Type: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/news/usm-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ϡȱ News</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-areas-of-focus field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Areas of Focus: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/areas-focus/digital-accessibility" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Digital Accessibility</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-preview-quote field-type-text-long field-label-above field-wrapper"><div class="field-label">Preview Quote:&nbsp;</div>Collaboration to Advance Accessibility in Higher Education Through Research, Faculty Fellowships, and Innovative Pedagogy</div><div class="field field-name-field-news-link field-type-text field-label-above field-wrapper"><div class="field-label">News Link:&nbsp;</div>/newsroom/news/2472</div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-1" class="field-item even odd"><a href="/cai/cross-post/story" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Story</a></li></ul></div> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:14:10 +0000 admin-joel 518 at /cai /cai/teach-access-announces-academic-hub-kirwan-center#comments Spring 2025 SoTL Showcase Call for Proposals /cai/spring-2025-sotl-showcase-call-proposals <div class="body field"><p><span>The Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation invites faculty across the ϡȱ (ϡȱ) to participate in a spring 2025 showcase celebrating the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). This system-wide event will provide a platform to share research findings and innovative teaching practices. This event is an extension of the Kirwan Center’s Elkins Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Fellows Program that has been ongoing since 2023.</span></p><p><span>We invite faculty, individually or with colleagues, to learn more about SoTL research and showcase your scholarship of teaching and learning research at this system-wide event. We encourage submissions that explore a wide range of SoTL topics, including but not limited to:</span></p><ul><li><span> </span><strong><span>Experiential Learning</span></strong><span>: Studies examining the impact of lab courses, performing and fine arts, project-based learning, community-based learning, high-impact practices, and blended learning modalities on student learning outcomes.</span></li><li><span> </span><strong><span>Research on Teaching and Learning</span></strong><span>: Surveys, interviews, and case studies investigating teaching practices, student engagement, and the impact of pedagogical approaches on student success.</span></li><li><span> </span><strong><span>Faculty Development</span></strong><span>: Research exploring the effectiveness of professional development programs in enhancing teaching and learning. </span></li><li><span> </span><strong><span>Assessment of Higher Education Programs</span></strong><span>: Case studies or research that assesses higher education programs that are new or recently modified.</span></li></ul><p>See the&nbsp;<a href="/cai/sites/default/files/Call%20for%20Proposals%20Spring%202025%20Faculty%20SoTL%20Showcase_PDF.pdf" target="_blank">Call for Proposals</a> for full submission details.&nbsp;</p><p>Accepted proposals will be scheduled as part of the Concurrent Panel sessions, held virtually on Friday, May 23, 2025. The panel sessions are well suited for completed or in-progress projects and should highlight key aspects of your project. Participants are limited to 15 minutes each, with a brief Q&amp;A period at the end of the session. Panels will consist of three to four presentations on a common theme, as determined by the conference planning committee. Please anonymize the proposal text by removing references to proposal authors or institutions to allow for anonymous review.</p><p>The deadline for submissions has been extended. <strong><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025SoTLShowcase" target="_blank">Submit your proposal</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 for full consideration. </strong></p></div><div class="field field-name-field-news-type field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">News Type: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/news/usm-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ϡȱ News</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-areas-of-focus field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Areas of Focus: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/areas-focus/leading-academic-change" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Leading Academic Change</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li></ul></div> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:58:20 +0000 admin-jennifer 517 at /cai /cai/spring-2025-sotl-showcase-call-proposals#comments Call for Proposals for the 2025 OER Grant Program /cai/call-proposals-2025-oer-grant-program <div class="body field"><p>The ϡȱ Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) Initiative&nbsp;is pleased to announce a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oer-maryland.org/resources/request-for-proposals/" target="_blank">Request for Proposals for the 2025&nbsp;OER Grant Program.</a></p><p>For 2025, M.O.S.T. is seeking proposals for two grant programs. Learn more below.&nbsp;<br /><a href="https://oer-maryland.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ce992e3f6db63c7af9c28afd&amp;id=12506a0b50&amp;e=14d10dccec"><strong></strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.oer-maryland.org/resources/request-for-proposals/"><strong>Faculty OER Grant Program</strong></a></p><p>The ϡȱ Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) initiative is seeking proposals for its Faculty OER Grant Program, which supports faculty efforts to increase access, affordability, and achievement for students at ϡȱ’s postsecondary institutions through the incorporation of open educational resources (OER) into teaching practice.<br /><br />Available grants in 2025:</p><ul><li>Adopt/Adapt OER ($1,000 grant + Participation in the Lumen Circles Community of Practice)</li><li>Create/Revise and Publish OER ($2,000 grant + Participation in the Rebus Textbook Success Program)</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.oer-maryland.org/resources/request-for-proposals/"><strong>Institutional OER Grant Program</strong></a><br />The ϡȱ Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) initiative is seeking proposals for the Institutional OER Grant Program, which supports strategic institutional efforts to increase access, affordability, and achievement for students at ϡȱ’s postsecondary institutions through more systemic incorporation of open educational resources (OER) into teaching practice.<br /><br />For 2025, selected institutions will be awarded $20,000 grants to support significant advances in OER adoption, scaling, and sustainability in support of student success. In addition, grantees will receive strategic planning and implementation support for their projects from M.O.S.T. in the form of consultations and regular monthly check-ins.</p><p><a href="https://www.oer-maryland.org/resources/request-for-proposals/">All proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, April 18, 2025</a></p><p>Please feel free to share this information with interested faculty and staff. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:most@usmd.edu">most@usmd.edu</a>&nbsp;<br /><br />Thank you for your support in increasing access, affordability, and achievement for all ϡȱ higher education students through open educational resources (OER).<br />&nbsp;</p></div><div class="field field-name-field-areas-of-focus field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Areas of Focus: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/areas-focus/open-educational-resources" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Open Educational Resources</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li></ul></div> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:48:39 +0000 admin-jennifer 516 at /cai /cai/call-proposals-2025-oer-grant-program#comments Call for Applications for the 2025 Elkins Fellowships for SoTL /cai/call-applications-2025-elkins-fellowships-sotl <div class="body field"><p>The Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation is pleased to announce this <a href="/cai/sites/default/files/Call%20for%20Applications%20SoTL%20Elkins%20Fellows%201.13.2025.pdf" target="_blank">call for applications </a>for Elkins Fellowships for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Up to 10 Elkins SoTL Fellowships of $1,000 each will be awarded for 2025-2026 (May 1, 2025-June 30, 2026).</p><p>Proposals are due to Dr. Jennifer Potter (<a href="mailto:jpotter@usmd.edu">jpotter@usmd.edu</a>) by 11:59 pm on <strong>Friday, March 28, 2025, </strong>for work to take place over the subsequent academic year.</p><p></p></div><div class="field field-name-field-news-type field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">News Type: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/news/usm-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ϡȱ News</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-areas-of-focus field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Areas of Focus: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/areas-focus/digital-accessibility" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Digital Accessibility</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li></ul></div> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:41:18 +0000 admin-jennifer 515 at /cai /cai/call-applications-2025-elkins-fellowships-sotl#comments Announcing 2024 OER Grants /cai/announcing-2024-oer-grants <div class="body field"><p>The ϡȱ Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) initiative is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2024 OER Grant Programs: 2024 Faculty OER Mini-Grants and 2024 Institutional OER Grants.</p><p>The M.O.S.T. Faculty OER Mini-Grant Program is designed to strategically support faculty efforts to increase access, affordability, and achievement for students at ϡȱ’s 2-year and 4-year higher education institutions through the incorporation of open educational resources (OER) into teaching practice. The 2024 M.O.S.T. faculty mini-grants will provide recipients with unique opportunities to engage in communities of practice related to teaching with OER and the creation of OER in high-need areas. This year,&nbsp;8 faculty grantees were selected from&nbsp;five 2- and 4-year ϡȱ public higher education institutions, with a potential impact on over 1,600 students in AY 2024-2025,&nbsp;and potential savings of over $37,500.&nbsp;</p><p>M.O.S.T. also awarded an Institutional OER Grant to&nbsp;Wor-Wic Community College to support strategic institutional efforts to increase access, affordability, and achievement for students through more systemic incorporation of open educational resources (OER) into teaching practice. This grant will support significant advances in OER adoption, scaling, and sustainability in support of student success institution-wide.</p><p>In addition to the fiscal awards, grantees will be provided with extensive professional development, technical support, and coaching to ensure that their projects successfully incorporate learning-centered pedagogies and continuous quality improvement.</p><p>Since launching in 2014, M.O.S.T. has supported&nbsp;210 courses at 29 institutions across ϡȱ switched to OER, saving students $137 per course on average or approximately $22.9 million cumulatively, and serving nearly 160,000 students across ϡȱ.</p><p><a href="http://www.oer-maryland.org/support-sustain/most-oer-grant-program/" target="_blank">Learn more about our past grantees.</a></p><p><strong>2024 Institutional OER Grant Recipient</strong></p><ul><li>Wor-Wic Community College</li></ul><p><strong>2023 Faculty OER Mini-Grant Recipients</strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td>Haitham Alkhateeb</td><td>University of Baltimore</td><td>MATH 111: College Algebra</td><td>Adopt/Adapt</td></tr><tr><td>Shauna Chapple</td><td>Stevenson University</td><td>NURS 434: Professional Seminar III</td><td>Adopt/Adapt</td></tr><tr><td>Derya Kulavuz-Onal</td><td>Salisbury University</td><td>ENGL 240: Introduction to the Study of Language</td><td>Adopt/Adapt</td></tr><tr><td>Negin Fouladi</td><td>University of ϡȱ, College Park</td><td>HLSA 740: Healthcare Strategic Planning and Marketing</td><td>Create/Revise/Publish</td></tr><tr><td>Mary Méndez Bonnell</td><td>Prince George's Community College</td><td>TED 2090: Communication for Educators</td><td>Create/Revise/Publish</td></tr><tr><td>Christine Schull</td><td>University of ϡȱ, College Park</td><td>FMSC 460: Violence in Families</td><td>Create/Revise/Publish</td></tr><tr><td>Amber Surmiller</td><td>University of ϡȱ Global Campus</td><td>United States History: 1865 to the Present</td><td>Create/Revise/Publish</td></tr><tr><td>Kolawole Ogunlana</td><td>Prince George's Community College</td><td>Programming Logic and Design</td><td>OLI STEM Courseware Grant</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="field field-name-field-news-type field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">News Type: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/news/usm-news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">ϡȱ News</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-areas-of-focus field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Areas of Focus: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/areas-focus/open-educational-resources" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Open Educational Resources</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-field-cross-post field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above field-wrapper clearfix"><h2 class="field-label">Cross Post: </h2><ul class="links"><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-0" class="field-item even"><a href="/cai/cross-post/news" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">News</a></li><li class="taxonomy-term-reference-1" class="field-item even odd"><a href="/cai/cross-post/story" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Story</a></li></ul></div> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:31:04 +0000 admin-annika 511 at /cai /cai/announcing-2024-oer-grants#comments