Start Spring Strong: Ideas, Strategies, and Resources to start next semester stronger than ever

Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of next semester? Does the dust on your teaching syllabi send you further under the covers? Rest assured, the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support has your back (and a plan to help!). Here, we share how and when to best reach us and highlight some of our favorite resources. We’ll also share some things you can do, and things we can do that will save you time, maximize your efforts, and set you up for a smooth(er), strong(er), spring semester.

Reach out. Call, email, or visit us in the Park Library 413 office suite; connect with us however you prefer. Instructional support staff and services are available during standard business hours (M-F 8am-5pm) when the university is open.  While our team will be away during the university closure starting at 5 pm December 22nd, 2021, we’ll be back and ready for a new semester of support at 8 am January 3rd, 2022.

Plan ahead. Schedule support for tomorrow (and beyond), today! Submit your requests and be “first in line” when we reopen after the break. In the meantime, you can also register for upcoming events and schedule future support services for your teaching later next semester.  Planning now can help you meet deadlines later! Here are some opportunities to schedule CIS assistance:

Curate your own OnDemand resource playlist: Our collection of OnDemand Resources are available online ready to support your instruction 24/7. Peruse our full catalog, identify a selection of resources that interest or inspire you, and engage with those first. Prioritizing how you spend your course prep time and starting with pieces that most interest you will make the overall process more rewarding and fruitful. Wondering what to add to your between-semester playlist? Here are some of our staff favorites:

If you do not see what you need above, please reach out to us at cis@cmich.edu; we will respond as soon as we are able.

Best wishes for a rejuvenating break and a successful semester ahead!

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