UCCS Teaching & Learning Conference
2026 UCCS Teaching & Learning Conference

2026 UCCS Teaching & Learning Conference
January 13–14, 2026 - University Hall
"Getting Back to Basics - Maintaining the Human Connection"
Because the first day of the conference was cancelled, we are offering the following sessions over the course of spring semester:
February TLC Sessions
- Moral Injury in the Academy: Recognition, Resilience, and Repair
Stephanie Gangemi and Laurel Bidwell
Tuesday, February 10, 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM, online or in COLU 203
Register - Unleashing Student Potential: Transform Learning Through UDL Action and Expression in Social Work!
Zean Dunbar
Thursday, February 12, 10:50 am - 12:05 pm, online or in COLU 203
Register - Calling All AI Contrarians
Bob Cook, Katy Patterson, and Pat McGuire
Thursday, February 19, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM, online or in COLU 203
Register - AI in Academic Libraries as a Tool: Transforming Discovery, Instruction, and Research Support
Jungmin Byun
Friday, February 20, 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM, online only
Register - Teaching With Presence: Restoring Connection and Courage in the Classroom
Paul Yankey
Monday, February 23, 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM, online or in COLU 203
Register
March TLC Sessions
- 15 Ways to Use YouTube for Online Content and Interaction
Hayley Blackburn
Wednesday, March 11, 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM, online or in COLU 203
Register
April TLC Sessions
- Unleashing Student Potential: Transform Learning Through UDL Action and Expression in STEM!
Lauren Nelsen
Friday, April 3, 1:40 pm - 2:55 pm, online only
Register - Experiments in Ungrading from the Student's Perspective
DeLyn Winters
Tuesday, April 14, 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM, online or in COLU 203
Register - Designing Learning Experiences to Facilitate Peer Connections
Patty Witkowsky
Monday, April 20, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM, online or in COLU 203
Register - Scaffolding Learning in the Age of AI: Applying Universal Design for Learning Principles to Foster Authentic Student Engagement
Madeline Kurcz
Wednesday, April 22, 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM, in COLU 203
Register