Category: Faculty Corner

Stories and tidbits for TXST faculty

Open Education Week

Library grant opportunity announced for Open Education Week

Happy Open Education Week! University Libraries non-monetary grant application in support of Open Education is now open.  The openTXST grant is an opportunity for faculty and staff to get support as they transform their projects or courses into experiences based on Open Educational Resources (OER). Applications are currently being accepted through Friday, April 18th. Consideration …

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Digital Learning Summit 2025

Attend virtual THECB Digital Learning Summit from Alkek

The Division of Digital Learning at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is excited to invite you to the third Digital Learning Summit!  This free, virtual event, which is being streamed for Texas State faculty and staff in Alkek 452, takes place on February 11-12 and focuses on Choosing Agility: Adapting to a New …

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Lunchtime Learning

Library Lunchtime Learning faculty workshops return for spring semester!

Our faculty Lunchtime Learning online events are back for the spring semester with all new workshops including many faculty-requested topics. So grab your lunch, hop on Zoom and learn something with us! We will have sessions each Tuesday Jan. 28-Apr. 15 from 12:30-1:30 pm. and a special Thursday session during Open Education Week. Check out …

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TXST Datathon 2025

Register for 2025 TXST Open Datathon today!

Official registration is now open for 2025 TXST Open Datathon.  We invite you to join us! The 2025 TXST Open Datathon encourages participants to leverage open data for insights that drive effective decision-making and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration by sharing data and project outcomes with the TXST community. Please read the full program information to learn more …

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Forgotten Ones: The Transfer Student & the Library

Imagine it’s August again. The once empty parking lots are filling up with bright-eyed teens fresh from summer vacation. Everywhere you turn, there are events for first-year students from tabling to tours. Imagine it is your first semester back to school as well. You feel the same anxious feelings about finding your classes and where …

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TXST Datathon 2025

Judges needed for 2025 TXST Open Datathon!

Texas State University Libraries (UL) invites all faculty and research staff to join us as judges for the 2025 TXST Open Datathon! This annual event promises to be an engaging exploration into the data world right here at Texas State.  Event Overview At the Open Datathon, student participants will tackle real-world data challenges using open-access datasets …

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Library fueling student success through multiple support levels

With a student population that exceeds 40,000 for the first time, University Libraries is mobilizing efforts to ensure that Texas State students have the support they need to succeed. As students visit the library this fall, the library is implementing a robust support plan that meets students where they are, and provides a scaffolding approach …

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New tool to request a library resource!

We are excited to announce a new way of requesting new resources for University Libraries. Our Collections Team has created a new tool, Recommend a Resource, to replace the former purchase suggestion form. The new tool is a single interface form that is easy to fill out. It asks you to provide as much identifying …

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Open, Engage, Create: A time for finding, working with, and customizing Open Educational Resources (OER) for your course with OpenStax, your peers, and University Libraries

Join us for this work session and add OER to your course content

As Texas State expands its course offerings across campuses, offers more courses online, and partners with other institutions, it is crucial to consider our students and how we can support their success. The implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) in your course materials and projects is one research-supported way that faculty can support student success. …

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Lunchtime Learning

Library hosts online faculty Lunchtime Learning workshop series!

Grab your lunch, hop on Zoom, and learn something new with us! We’re excited to announce a new workshop series designed just for faculty. We will explore various aspects of instruction and research and provide valuable information about library support and collaboration opportunities. Join us each Tuesday, Sept. 10-Nov. 19 as we tackle pertinent academic …

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