Author: Timia Hairston

By Russell Davidson, CETL Staff What is LockDown Browser?  Respondus is a technology company that develops assessment applications for the educational sector. One of its notable products used at Detroit Mercy is LockDown Browser. Lockdown Browser is a web browser similar to Chrome and Firefox, however, exclusively for testing. While a student is testing in […]

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The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CETL), in partnership with the Office of Academic Affairs, is pleased to announce the Winter 2025 Colleague Development Days (CDD).  This four-day event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, through Friday, January 24, 2025. You can learn more about session offerings and register for the events here: Winter 2025 […]

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By Mia Hairston, CETL Staff The Detroit Mercy Writing Center is best known as a hub for student writing across all disciplines. It facilitates online and in-person writing sessions and workshops to develop confident writers. However, students are not the only community members who can benefit from the direction and services of The Writing Center. […]

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By Russell Davidson, Associate Director of Digital Education As you start thinking about setting up your courses for next term, CETL has some tips to help you along the way. These tips cover both items we get a lot of questions about around the start of a new term and Blackboard features folks might not […]

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We are delighted to announce that Dr. Marion J. Tate has joined the University of Detroit Mercy community as the Assistant Director for Educational Development at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). Dr. Tate’s extensive experience, passion, and scholarly accomplishments are highly aligned with the CETL role and Detroit Mercy’s mission. Dr. […]

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The CETL is conducting a comprehensive survey to gain insights into faculty experiences with utilizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) within academic settings. Your participation will assist us in comprehending the current landscape of AI utilization across diverse disciplines and provide valuable data for formulating future strategies in our institution’s research and teaching initiatives.  The primary […]

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by Mia Hairston, CETL Staff After 40 years in partnership with Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Detroit Mercy is starting a new chapter at its Dental, Law, and McNichols campus bookstores, undergoing new management and operation with Follett Corporation. Follett has provided educational products and services for over 150 years. This shift in management brings about […]

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By Mia Hairston, Program Coordinator The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, commonly known as NC-SARA, is a private organization established in 2013 to enhance the quality of distance education programs. NC-SARA is dedicated to expanding distance education, making programs more accessible, assuring cost savings, improving uniformity and coordination efforts between states, and collaborating […]

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by Mia Hairston, CETL Program Coordinator We are halfway through winter term, midterms are in, and spring break has come and gone. As we journey the second half of the academic year, progressing toward the semester’s close, mindfulness is a practice we can leverage to prioritize mental health. By being fully present in the awareness […]

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