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USM Accessibility in Action - November 2026 Issue

Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

November 2026 Issue Brought to you by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group Supporting neurodivergent students requires more than good...

Posted: November 4, 2026, 1:30 PM

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USM Accessibility in Action October 2026 Issue

Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

Welcome to October! As we continue toward the midpoint of the fall semester, it's a good time to check in on how our courses and communications are working for students and colleagues. This month,...

Posted: October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

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USM Accessibility in Action - September 2026 Issue

Accessibility moves from planning into practice

Repost from the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation and the USM Digital Accessibility Work Group September 2026 Issue As the fall semester gets underway, accessibility moves from...

Posted: September 14, 2026, 11:38 AM

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Call for Abstracts: Generative AI Pedagogy in Practice

USM Kirwan Center seeks contributions for open collection

Faculty across Maryland higher education are actively exploring how generative AI may change teaching, learning, assessment, academic integrity, course design, and student engagement. As these...

Posted: September 9, 2026, 10:30 AM

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Ready, Set, Accessible! Fall Course Prep Day Resources

Recordings, slide decks, and links... oh my!

The USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation shared the resources from the Ready, Set, Accessible! Fall Course Prep Day. Held on August 3rd, this half-day virtual event was designed to help...

Posted: August 10, 2026, 9:15 AM

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Sprinting to the Finish - USM March Accessibility Newsletter (part 1)

Sponsored by the USM Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation

The March issue of the USM Digital Accessibility Newsletter is now available. Here's what's inside: Why Sprinting to the Finish Matters Quick Fix Guide: Sprint to the Finish Checklist...

Posted: March 6, 2026, 11:25 AM

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