Teaching, Learning, Creativity, and Research Technology Network
As part of the provost’s Academic & Emerging Technology pilot, the University is expanding the existing Digital Pedagogy Support Group to bring together additional partners whose work intersects with technology in teaching, learning, and research.
The group’s purpose is to strengthen communication and collaboration across the offices that support Richmond’s academic technology ecosystem. Its focus is specifically on academic uses of technology in teaching, learning, creativity and research rather than administrative or operational technology.
The group will provide a regular forum (60 min monthly zoom meeting) for members to:
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Share updates on academic technology work, programming, tools, and initiatives within their areas.
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Surface needs, questions, and trends they are hearing from faculty and students.
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Identify opportunities for collaboration and better coordination across offices.
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Connect faculty and students with relevant expertise and resources across the University.
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Improve awareness and communication of the academic technology tools, expertise, and programming already available at Richmond.
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Identify emerging needs or gaps that may warrant additional attention.
Meetings will primarily consist of brief updates from participating areas followed by discussion of shared needs and opportunities for collaboration. Each office will be asked to designate one representative who can provide updates on behalf of their area. Other colleagues are welcome to participate when relevant to their work.
The group will include representatives from the Faculty Hub, Innovation Hub, Weinstein Learning Center, Global Studio Information Services, Library, High Performance Computing, SAL, Career Services, Registrar, Law support staff, Center for Liberal Arts and AI, Digital Scholarship Lab, IS and other areas as appropriate (reach out to Andrew Bell to get involved!).
The group will be led by Andrew Bell, associate director of digital pedagogy and research, as part of his work co-directing the Academic & Emerging Technology pilot. Amy Howard, associate provost for strategic initiatives and community engagement, will serve as an ex officio member.
The goal is to better connect the expertise and activity that already exist across Richmond. Through regular communication and collaboration, the group will help the University develop a clearer picture of what is happening across campus, where needs are emerging, and where coordinated efforts can better support teaching, learning, and research.