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First QM-Recognized Course for the School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA)

Yolandra Plummer, Ph.D.

Yolandra Plummer, Ph.D.
Professor, SBPA

Dr. Plummer, Faculty Fellow for 2022-2023, worked on the redesign and certification of her course BMGT 306 – Human Resources Management. “The greatest enhancement for my course was ensuring that the assessments, learning activities and rubrics were clearly aligned with the module learning objectives. The seventh edition of the Quality Matters rubric places greater emphasis on courses being warm and welcoming.”  Click here to read the full reflection.

Read more about the UDC Quality Distance Learning initiative and participate.

First QM-Recognized Course for the School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA)

In January 2022, UDC launched One Button Studios at Van Ness campus, offering a user-friendly solution for video creation and editing. Due to high demand, they’re now accessible at the UDC Community College’s Lamond-Riggs and Workforce Development & Lifelong Learning (WDLL) campuses as well, enhancing accessibility across UDC’s campuses.

Join us for a live session from three UDC One Button Studios featuring:

Madeline Levy Cruz, Associate Dean, WDLL Campus

Dr. Peter Michael Plourde, Office of Academic Affairs, UDC-CC Lamond-Riggs Campus

Pat Kittrell, Information Technology Specialist & Blackboard Administrator, CAL, Van Ness campus, Thursday, February 22nd at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

CLICK HERE to register

Step into History with VR!
MLK: Now Is the Time

Explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech and its relevance today. Immerse yourself in modern interpretations of historic events, fostering a new generation of activists.

Reserve your VR headset for this unforgettable trip into history.

Thursday, February 8, at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | CLICK HERE to register

AI (Artificial Intelligence) Faculty
Learning Community

AI (Artificial Intelligence) Faculty Learning Community

As AI advances rapidly, it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve. Join UDC educators and staff for engaging discussions on how AI can transform education. Our Faculty Learning Community (FLC) focuses on the impact of AI in education and showcases AI tools and how faculty members use them within their disciplines.

Join us in exploring the exciting and challenging world of AI in education and shaping its future.

 Meetings recur every 2nd Friday. To join, click here.

Faculty Spotlight

OneUDC, One Program
Collaborating for Greater Impact
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)

Tiffany C. Gurley-Nettles, Dr. Natalie A. Ottey, and Dr. Carmen Ana Ramos-Pizarro

Tiffany C. Gurley-Nettles, Dr. Natalie A. Ottey, and Dr. Carmen Ana Ramos-Pizarro are dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through innovative methods and technology integration, not only within their courses but throughout the Speech-Language Pathology curriculum. As Dr. Gurley-Nettles emphasizes, “Through immersive technology, we aim to expand the horizons of education and empower our students to think innovatively, not just as learners but as practitioners, fostering a mindset of innovation.“

Read more →

EdTech Corner

The EAC Guru!
EAC – Blackboard Ultra Reporting Tool for Rubrics and Test Questions

Grace Kent

Grace Kent, M.A.
Instructional Designer and Outcomes Assessment Coordinator
Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL)

Grace Kent, EAC Guru, is captivated by the EAC tool in Blackboard Ultra. She explains, “Since I was introduced to EAC, I’ve been fascinated by its potential to assist faculty in analyzing their current rubrics and test questions.“ EAC empowers instructors to visualize student outcomes and trends with reports based on rubrics and test questions. To learn more and schedule a meeting during office hours with Ms. Kent, click here or reach out via email at Grace.kent@udc.edu.

For resources on EAC, click here.