A pre-semester series of practical, ready-to-use workshops designed to help faculty prepare for the upcoming fall semester.
Monday, August 17, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Central Library Author's Room
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Central Library Author's Room
Each session runs 60 minutes with 15-minute transitions between sessions.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Central Library Author's Room
Tune-up your syllabus for the fall semester.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Learn about some important changes to Brightspace and how they will affect your course.
1 – 2 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Use the '4R' approach to incorporate AI tools into a course assignment.
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Handle sensitive and challenging discussions with your students.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Central Library Author's Room
Set the tone for a successful semester on Day One.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Explore ways to use generative AI to enhance student learning.
1 – 2 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Practice dynamic techniques for making your classroom more interactive and engaging.
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Central Library Author's Room
Design, prompt, and test a custom GPT to deploy in your course. No prior technical experience required.