UCCS Teaching & Learning Conference

2026 UCCS Teaching & Learning Conference

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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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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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
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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
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  • Experiments in Ungrading from the Student's Perspective
    DeLyn Winters
    Tuesday, April 14, 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM, online or in COLU 203
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  • Designing Learning Experiences to Facilitate Peer Connections
    Patty Witkowsky
    Monday, April 20, 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM, online or in COLU 203
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  • 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
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List of 2026 UCCS TLC sponsors