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Universal Design for Learning Institute

Universal Design for Learning Institute (UDL-I)

The Universal Design for Learning Institute (UDL-I) is a three-day in-person institute on accessible course design that centers around Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support instructors in crafting equitable course materials and assessment methods. Participants will develop/revise learning outcomes, syllabus language, assessment strategies, and Canvas course elements that center inclusion, accessibility, and equity.

Overview

Important Dates:
  • Fall 2024 UDL-I dates:
    • Monday, September 9 - Wednesday, September 11, 2024; 9AM - 3PM
  • Application window opens:
    • Monday, July 15
  • Application window closes:
    • Friday, August 9, 5PM

There are 12 seats open in this program. All workshops and activities will be in the Teaching & Learning Complex (TLC) 1211.

Learning Outcomes and Intended Impacts

After completing UDL-I., participants will leave with: 
  • a revised syllabus and learning activity based on Universal Design for Learning
  • a redesigned, accessible Canvas template that can be applied to all courses
  • strategies to implement UDL and accessibility sustainably

Benefits

  • Experiential and intensive professional development in digital accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (a flexible pedagogical framework that honors learner variability)
  • Collaboration with colleagues who are also committed to inclusive, equitable, and accessible courses, including online classes
  • Individualized support from CEE 
  • Access to $500 start-up funding to support each Fellow’s course transformation (additional instructional materials)
  • Complementary lunch will be provided

Eligibility

We’re currently working to make the UDL-I accessible to all who are interested. Right now, the Universal Design for Learning Institute is open to all full-time Academic Senate members. 

Per Academic Labor Relations, Federation faculty members and instructors need a letter of support from their department chair to participate. Support letter template. An active appointment for 2024 and/or for the 2024-2025 academic year is necessary for participation for Pre-6 Unit 18, and continuing lecturer applicants. Pre-6 Unit 18 applicants should submit a PDF of an Appointment Letter with their application. Continuing Unit 18 applicants do not need to provide a letter of appointment. 

Unit 18 Lecturers who successfully complete the Universal Design for Learning Institute will be provided access to a $500 fund that will be available to pay for approved expenses related to the Lecturer's transformation of their course.

Contact

Katie Healey, Ph.D., Education Specialist for Online/Hybrid Pedagogies, khhealey@ucdavis.edu.

 

Past Participants

Alicia Rusoja

Azra Jahanitabesh

Bwalya Lungu

Claudia Sanchez-Gutierrez

Erin Gray

Mark Carroll

Nancy Tseng

Sascha Nicklisch

YeunShin Lee

Yutian Tan