Salisbury University |  Instructional Design & Delivery Newsletter | March 18, 2025

Rejuvenate Yourself: Curate Music to Cultivate Joy

Spring break is the perfect time to focus on your self-care. While there are many ways you can engage in self-care - practicing mindfulness, keeping a gratitude journal, disconnecting from social media, enjoying nature, exercising, and engaging in hobbies (e.g., gardening, painting, reorganizing/redecorating, hiking...the list goes on!) - consider adding a joyful soundtrack to your day! Need an extra boost? Sing along!

Music has a transformative power to influence "cognitive, emotional, physical, and social well-being" (Zaatar et al., 2023). As you embark on tasks, hobbies, and social gatherings, add an uplifting playlist to your daily routine. Below are some examples of Spotify and YouTube playlists.

YouTube Playlists (no account required to listen):

• Songs of Joy and Happiness
• Mood Booster
• Good Vibes Playlist
• Spring Lofi

Spotify Playlists (account may be required to listen):

• Playlist of Happiness and Joy
• Joy and Gratitude
• The Ultimate Happy Playlist
• Rejuvenation

If these don't spark your joy, make your own! Feel free to share your playlists with ID&D using the hashtag #SU_IDD, or share with your family, friends, and peers to spread the joy!

AI Week: Free Webinars on the Future of AI in Higher Education

Artificial intelligence is reshaping higher education, influencing teaching, learning, and institutional operations. How can colleges and universities respond effectively? Join AI Week (March 24–27, 2025), a free webinar series hosted by AAC&U’s Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum, to explore AI’s evolving role in academia.

This four-part series brings together experts and higher education leaders to discuss key issues, including the current AI landscape, institutional responses, the impact of AI on writing, and leadership perspectives on AI’s future. Whether you’re a faculty member, administrator, or staff member, these sessions will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate AI’s challenges and opportunities.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with thought leaders and prepare for the future of AI in education! As a member institution, just use your SU email address to create an account, and attendance is free.

Call for Proposals for OER Faculty Grants

The Maryland Open Source Textbook (MOST) initiative is seeking proposals for its Faculty OER Grant Program, which supports faculty efforts to increase access, affordability and achievement for students at Maryland’s post-secondary institutions through the incorporation of open educational resources (OER) into teaching practice.

Available grants in 2025 include:

• Adopt/Adapt OER ($1,000 grant + Participation in the Lumen Circles Community of Practice)
• Create/Revise and Publish OER ($2,000 grant + Participation in the Rebus Textbook Success Program)

All proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, April  18, 2025.

Mid-Semester Grading Due Noon on Sunday, March 23

Why is it important to provide mid-semester grading? Grades are the number one feature that students use in MyClasses and serve as the primary feedback regarding their progression in a course. In addition, mid-semester grade reporting for all students, but especially those who are performing at a D level or below, directly affects:

• Advisement during Program Planning
• Outreach by the Academic Advising Center and Center for Student Achievement
• Retention and degree completion
• Determination before the last day for regular session withdrawals on Friday, April 4, 2025 

Creation of Fall and Summer 2025 Courses in MyClasses 

Fall and Summer 2025 courses will be created in MyClasses on March 28, and instructors will be enrolled at the same time. Daily reports will be run to update course, section and instructor enrollments.

If you have multiple sections that need to be combined, please use our MyClasses Combine Sections request located under the MyClasses requests section of the ID&D Support Center. Faculty participating in the Inclusive Access textbook program should request sections be combined at least four weeks prior to the start of the semester.

SU is an Equal Opportunity/AA/Title IX university and provides reasonable accommodation given sufficient notice to the University office or staff sponsoring the event or program. For more information regarding SU's policies and procedures, please visit www.salisbury.edu/equity.

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