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Need Help with Your Degree Program or ILC Assessment Reports? The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is introducing Virtual Open Lab Sessions to support users of the Planning & Self Study platform—our official system for submitting degree and stand-alone certificate program assessments and ILC course assessments. Whether you're just getting started or need help finalizing your reports, you're welcome to drop in for virtual office hours.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework designed to empower students from varied backgrounds to actively participate in and take ownership of their learning. Application of the UDL principles involves thoughtful consideration and selection of course materials, teaching methods, and assessment strategies. Join us in this interactive workshop, where we share strategies for using the principles of UDL in your course.

As a new employee, you are encouraged to attend the Benefits and Retirement Orientation within two weeks of your start date. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. Orientation begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes by 12:00 p.m. Orientation will provide you with information on LSU, employee benefits, retirement plans and parking permits. Employees eligible for benefits have 30 days from the date of hire (or date of eligibility) to complete enrollment documents and submit them to the Office of HRM

Hosted by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, CASLA Workshop #1 will include two sessions of a five-session scaffolded series: Session 1) Foundation and Fundamentals and Session 2) LSU Reporting. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to: define assessment, describe the value of assessment, understand the assessment process at LSU, and write meaningful assessment plans, annual student learning assessment reports, and program impact reports.

Hosted by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, CASLA Workshop #2 will include the third session of a five session scaffolded series: Rubric Development. Upon successful completion of this session, participants will be able to classify varying types of rubrics and construct a rubric that can be used for assessment. While completing each session in the intended order is encouraged and earns the participant the Certificate of Achievement in Student Learning Assessment those only interested in

Hosted by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, CASLA Workshop #3 will include two sessions of a five session scaffolded series: Session 4) Using Evidence to Improve Learning and Session 5) Actionable Insights. Upon successful completion, participants will discuss the appropriateness of evidence collected, how using multiple measures and integrating student learning data with institutional data can help tell your program’s story, discuss common barriers often found when collecting evidence

Class 2 of 5. Building a personal brand can separate you from others in your industry and open up professional opportunities. Your brand is what you’re about. Your brand is about your personal projection. Your brand is who you are, your knowledge, expertise, and what you stand for. This class will discuss perception management, becoming more visible in the workplace, and help you perfect your elevator pitch.

Class 1 of 5. Finding your passion. Building your expertise. Discovering the culture around you. What are your long-term career goals? Are you moving in the right direction or are you simply treading water? In this course, you will learn how to identify your motives, strengths, and passions, as well as how to develop a meaningful workplace mindset.

Session 5 of 5: In this workshop you will identify opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date, learn how your supervisor can invest in your development, and create an action plan for your development goals.

Session 3 of 5: In this workshop, you will learn practical networking tips and techniques for introverts, extroverts, and the socially awkward!