December 4

In this Issue:

Lifelong Learning Initiative Launch
End of semester Reminders
1-1 meetings
Gradebooks
End-of-semester feedback
Student Resources Updates
Wingspans Career Resource
Community Care Assessment Form
Registration Help Site
Spring '24 Instructional Faculty Kick-off
Community Fundraiser- Bass Family
DAIP Event- Unfiltered Coffee Chat

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10/26 Newsletter

CU Lifelong Learning Initiative Launch

Over the course of the past few months, the Academic Affairs Team, now the Lifelong Learning Team, worked to create a framework for what lifelong learning at college unbound should be...

The special edition newsletter linked below provides context for understanding our aspirations and activities as we advance a culture of lifelong learning at College Unbound.

See the Special Edition Newsletter here.

End-of-Semester Reminders

End of semester 1-1s with Students

Be sure to start scheduling your 1-1s for the end of the semester!

Update students this week about where they are at in the course and if there is any missing work they still need to complete.

Moodle Gradebooks

Official grades must be entered in Campus Cafe by midnight on December 21.

All Faculty Please complete your Reflection on Practice by December 21, 2023.

The gradebook only reflects entered grades. This means if a student has submitted a few assignments but missed most of the other assignments; their actual grade will not be reflected in the gradebook until 0s are put in.

To reflect actual grades, faculty must put in 0s for missing work. Notify students in advance of updating your gradebook with 0s and be sure to indicate if you will accept late assignments in the feedback with the 0.

Wanna make sure you've got everything graded in the course? Check out the GradeMe feature in Moodle (2:26 minutes)!

End of Semester Narratives & Entering Final Grades

Review the Grade & Narrative Evaluation Submission Guidelines here for guidance on:

Posting end of semester narratives for students in Moodle
Entering final official grades in Campus Cafe
note: grades are calculated in Moodle and final official grades are entered in Campus Cafe
Submitting Incomplete (“I”) grades for students

Please contact Karen Casper if you have any questions.

Final Evaluations

Towards the end of this week and beginning of next week, don’t forget to nudge students to complete the course evaluations. The link is also in the final week of your course.

Student Resources Updates

New Career Resource- Wingspans

Get ready for an exciting announcement coming to students!

College Unbound has partnered with Wingspans to provide a cutting-edge career resource for all students. From exploring real-world perspectives in various fields to refining resumes, it is time for students to take charge of their future! For any queries about using Wingspans, feel free to contact Michael Reaves, our Director of Career & Alumni Success, via email.

Community Care Assessment Form

Student Success has launched a new process for supporting students using this new form. This form will replace our Emergency Funds application form. Please keep this link where you can share it with students if they reach out to you needing support.

Registration Help for Students

Registration guidelines, courses and information for reading degree audits are available at the Registration Resources Site.

Spring '24 Instructional Faculty Kick-off

Are you a CU faculty member returning to teach instructional courses in the Spring Semester? Save the date for our Spring Instructional Faculty Kick-off- January 8th, 2024, 7pm - 8pm!

The Instructional Faculty Kick-off is an opportunity for new and returning faculty of instructional courses to come together, connect, share out, and ask questions ahead of the start of the Spring Semester.

More information about the kick-off will be available soon!

In the Community

Community Fundraiser

Ayana Bass and Ramona Bass Displaced by Fire - gofundme page

"[In late November], Ayana Bass and her mother, Ramona Bass-Kolobe, faced a devastating setback as their home was engulfed in flames, leaving them displaced and in need of assistance to rebuild their lives...."

(Virtual) Unfiltered Coffee Chat- Tuesday, December 5th, 9am

Diversity And Inclusion Professionals (DAIP)

https://www.daip.us/event/unfiltered-coffee-chat-virtual-3/

Connect with others and share your lived experiences, with a focus on topics related to employee well-being and performance this time of year, such as:

A new approach to performance reviews that decouples merit from value
Strategies for effectively managing holiday fatigue
Radical self care–what does it look like for you?

Facilitators will create a safe space for vulnerable, transparent conversations, and offer valuable insights on how to thrive personally and professionally during this busy season. Whether you’re looking for ways to excel in your performance review or seeking balance and well-being, this talk has something for everyone.