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Join the STLHE Equity Committee and guest speaker, Jasjit Sangha to discuss the upcoming topic "The Inner Work of Building Inclusive Classrooms" on March 18th. Register on the STLHE website and be a part of the conversation: www.stlhe.ca/events/equit...

STLHE invites full-time students to apply to the STLHE bursary fund to receive financial assistance to attend #STLHESAPES2025. Submit your application by March 28, 2025. Learn more: www.stlhe.ca/conferences/...

If you prioritise #wellbeing, your students will thank you for it. Show kindness by taking steps to reduce cognitive load and create a welcoming and engaging #learning environment, writes Natalie Seedan: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/show-... #studentsuccess #edusky #highered

Grades don’t always tell the full story of student success. A recent TLI article explores how students who struggle and improve may gain more from a course than those who maintain high GPAs—raising questions about how we measure learning. Learn more: issotl.com/2025/01/29/r...

Don't miss out! The deadline to apply for the Mohammad Asadi Lari scholarship is February 28! This is your chance to secure funding toward #STLHESAPES2025 — apply and take the next step toward your future. 🔗https://www.stlhe.ca/deadlines/2025-mohammad-asadi-lari-scholarship-call-for-applications/

📣Reminder! Join us on February 21 for the webinar "Debating the Role of Generative AI in SoTL Research: A SoTL Canada Community Discussion." Don't miss the chance to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI in SoTL! 🔗Register: www.stlhe.ca/events/debat...

📣Update! The travel and accommodations page for #STLHESAPES2025 has been updated! 🏨✈️ Find the latest info, discount codes, and booking links here: www.stlhe.ca/conferences/...

📢 The latest issue of The Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CJSoTL) is here! Explore new research, innovative practices, and fresh perspectives in #SoTL. 🔗 Read now: www.stlhe.ca/publications...

Last call! The #STLHESAPES2025 call for proposals deadline is almost here! Don't miss your chance to share your insights & expertise—submit your proposal by February 14th. 🔗 www.stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Deadline approaching! Don’t miss your chance to submit for the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning! 🏆 The award recognizes innovative approaches that promote student-centred teaching and learning. Apply now! 🔗https://www.stlhe.ca/awards/d2l-innovation-award-in-teaching-and-learning/

Good news! STLHE has extended the deadline for conference proposal submissions for #STLHESAPES2025! Don’t miss this chance to share your insights with the #SoTL community! Submit by February 14th. www.stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Reminder! The call for proposals for #STLHESAPES2025 closes on February 7th! Don't miss your chance to share your insights and be part of the conversation. Submit your proposal today! www.stlhe.ca/conferences/...

The D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning, sponsored by D2L, celebrates and recognizes up to five post-secondary collaborative teams each year for their innovative approaches that promote student-centred teaching and learning. Apply by February 15th. www.stlhe.ca/awards/d2l-i...

Don’t miss your chance to shine! The deadline to submit your nomination for the 3M National Student Fellowship is fast approaching—January 31st! Apply today: www.stlhe.ca/awards/3m-na...

Don't forget to join the STLHE Equity Committee for "Learning in Colour: Building Safer Classrooms for Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students" today at 2:00 PM EST. Register online: www.stlhe.ca/events/stlhe...

Happy International Day of Education! Today, we celebrate the transformative power of learning to build a sustainable, inclusive, and equitable future. Let’s commit to empowering every learner and fostering a love for knowledge. Together, we shape a brighter tomorrow!

STLHE seeks four current members to form the 2025 STLHE Nominations Committee. The STLHE Board of Directors election is expected to be held later this spring, with results announced at the AGM in June during the annual conference. Learn more: www.stlhe.ca/deadlines/20...

Established in 2012, the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning recognizes up to five post-secondary collaborative teams each year for their innovative approaches that promote student-centred teaching and learning. Apply by February 15th: www.stlhe.ca/awards/d2l-i...

The upcoming SoTL Canada Roadshow is just days away. Join the #SoTL community for "Exploring Scholarly Personal Narrative (SPN) in SoTL" on January 23rd. Learn more about the session and how to join on the STLHE website: www.stlhe.ca/events/sotl-...

another great looking webinar - come to this!

Want to join a great organization that supports teaching and learning across Canada? @stlhesapes.bsky.social offers an annual conference, national community, awards and grants, teaching and learning-related events, and more. Learn more or join here: www.stlhe.ca/membership/

Join the next webinar in the STLHE Equity Committee seminar series "Equity and/in the Classroom" entitled, "Learning in Colour: Building Safer Classrooms for Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Students" on January 27th. Register: www.stlhe.ca/events/stlhe...

See you there!

Join me at the 2025 @stlhesapes.bsky.social annual conference in beautiful Saskatoon, SK. June 10-13, 2025: Call for proposals now open (deadline Feb. 7, 2025). www.stlhe.ca/conferences/... @anitaaphd.bsky.social @jmilleryoung.bsky.social @drjessicariddell.bsky.social @drmelhamilton.bsky.social

Submit your proposals for #STLHESAPES2025! Share your innovative approaches, transformative practices, and research insights that advance teaching and learning. Deadline: February 7th. Join us in shaping the future of education! www.stlhe.ca/conferences/...

Opinion | ‘What About Us?’ Institutions must invest in faculty and staff well-being at work, Vicki L. Baker and Rebecca Pope-Ruark write. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/40xRr51

The 3M National Student Fellowship honours up to ten full-time diploma and undergraduate students at Canadian post-secondary schools who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their lives and at their institution. Apply by January 31st: www.stlhe.ca/awards/3m-na...

Opinion | A Crisis of Trust in the Classroom The work of teaching has never been harder, Seth C. Bruggeman writes. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4j8rn81

Opinion | Academic Freedom Requires DEI The @aaup.bsky.social gets it, Jonathan Feingold writes. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4fXlsQ1

In Advice: Six ways to make your first-class meeting function like the first page of a great book, drawing students in for what lies ahead. chroni.cl/40sPmYg

STLHE and SoTL Canada present "Exploring Scholarly Personal Narrative (SPN) in SoTL" on January 23rd. Find the details and session link on the STLHE website: www.stlhe.ca/events/sotl-...

The SoLE Grant program supports educational leadership initiatives in Canadian higher education and was launched in 2014 to support, mobilize, and celebrate the efforts of academic leaders across Canada. Learn more and apply by February 17th: www.stlhe.ca/deadlines/so...

Applications are now open for the Mohammad Asadi Lari scholarship honouring an extraordinary legacy. This scholarship continues to support the next generation of 3M Student Fellows. Learn more and apply: www.stlhe.ca/deadlines/20...

How elite institutions have altered students, other colleges, and our collective priorities. chroni.cl/4iGOfuW

Happy Holidays from STLHESAPES! The office will be closed from December 23 to January 1 for the holiday season. We’ll be back on January 2 and are excited to continue working together in the new year. Wishing you peace, joy, and a prosperous 2025!

Career Advice | Intervening Into Burnout Beth Godbee presents a number of tangible ways that academics can build a sense of what’s possible, structurally as well as individually. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3P2XCaN

Career Advice | Decentering Myself For international teaching assistants feeling undue pressure to create the perfect classroom dynamic, Deborah Saki offers some advice. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4gyvlEv

It was wonderful to spend the past 2 days working hard as the Chair of the Board for @stlhesapes.bsky.social. We've got some fantastic ideas to help the society stay sustainable, but also innovate. Thanks to all the other Directors and our ED. Some tough conversations, but also much laughter + joy.

@stlhesapes.bsky.social what a fabulous meeting of the STLHE Board of Directors on Toronto over the past day and a half! so much energy, enthusiasm, and care in that room... looking forward to what we can do!

Two days of @stlhesapes.bsky.social board meetings in Toronto in the bag! STLHE is the national voice for teaching and learning in canada in higher ed and wow, do we have work to do! At a time of sector wide upheaval, we need to advocate for the PSE sector and build trust and energy and vision.

REMINDER: The STLHE Equity Committee is hosting an “Equity and / in the Classroom” webinar on December 12 at 1:00 PM EST. Learn more on the STLHE website: www.stlhe.ca/events/equit...

On my way to a @stlhesapes.bsky.social board meeting for the next two days in Toronto and I’m enjoying the festive chaos of airports. Happy to report that the lattes taste better with smiley faces. Bonus: running into dear friends (Cheryl is on her way to @universitiescanada) makes it even better!

🌍✨ Happy International Volunteer Day! Today, we honour the incredible individuals who dedicate their time and skills to make a positive impact in their communities. Your selflessness inspires us all! Let’s continue to spread kindness and support one another. 💖

Join the STLHESAPES Equity Committee for the engaging webinar "Inclusive Teaching and Learning: What I Have Learned From My Students" —a presentation by Dr. Cynthia Bruce, Concordia University 📅 Date: December 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET Learn more: www.stlhe.ca/events/equit...

The 3M National Student Fellowship recognizes up to 10 outstanding Canadian post-secondary students each year for exceptional leadership! These leaders enrich their academic experience and inspire beyond the classroom. www.stlhe.ca/awards/3m-na...

📣 #STLHESAPES2025 will be in Saskatoon! 🌾 Mark your calendars and get ready to explore the vibrant culture, stunning river views, and warm hospitality of this incredible destination. Join us as we gather to share knowledge, network, and create unforgettable memories.