As long as there have been teachers, there have been thoughtful teachers. That’s not new. But the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, having been codified as a thing in higher education, is only about 20 years old. -Remarks from the 2020 SOTL Conference
A new initiative aimed at addressing the impacts of California’s carceral system – both on our campus and throughout the state and the nation–launches this month. Beyond the Barriers supports students, faculty, and staff who have been impacted by the carceral system: those who have had an immediate family member incarcerated, arrested, or detained, or have been themselves. The initiative also fosters research on California’s carceral system, and offers educational resources.
One of the things that not only excites but routinely impresses me is that, yes, our undergraduates want to be change makers, they want to change the world. But a lot of them don’t want to wait until they graduate to do it.
Cynthia Carter Ching on becoming interim Vice Provost and Dean, confronting institutional racism, and remote learning
Cynthia Carter Ching, professor in the school of education, was appointed interim vice provost and dean for Undergraduate Education on July 15, 2020. She was associate dean for academic programs in the School of Education from 2015-2020 and faculty director of the education minor from 2008-2013. She has taught at UC Davis since 2007.
On a late summer afternoon, 13 students are gathered around a seminar table waiting for class to start, buzzing with the kind of noisy chatter and laughter you find in a class where the students are comfortable and enjoy each other’s company.
The Testing Services Center offers proctored exams for students who require testing accommodations. Sairah Ferrari shares her story of how the TSC has made all the difference in her UC Davis career.
From Rosemary Xu's first day in the US, Summer Start created a feeling of family and a chance to make friends. The program also helped her prepare academically for the fast pace of fall quarter.
Some students will experience academic difficulty during their time at UC Davis. If you are struggling and your grades are being affected, it can impact your academic standing when the quarter ends. It is important to work with an academic advisor at the first sign(s) of challenges to maximize your options to get back on the right track.
