Center for Academic Innovation Event Calendar

Blackboard Ultra w/ Blackboard Representative
Friday, January 23
Virtual | 12:00pm

Come get support with Blackboard Ultra interface, covering essential tools for building courses, creating content, and managing student interactions.

Scholarship of Teaching & Learning with Dr. Smyth
Friday, January 30
On-Campus | 11:00am

Come learn about how few steps need to take to convert what you're doing in your classroom into projects that can be published or even used to secure external funding, all to help you secure tenura and promotion or increase your visibility in your field and beyond.

Guiding Students through the "Data Deluge" with Dr. Emily Naasz
Friday, February 6
On-Campus | 11:00am

This brown bag session will discuss how QR can be applied to many disciplines and is open to anyone who is interested in incorporating inquiry-based learning in their classrooms.

Research & Funding (Pre-Award) with Dr. Smyth
Friday, February 13
On-Campus | 11:00am

Come meet Davida and Jessica to learn about what's needed when considering applying for funding and what resources and support there is to help you get there.

Emotional Intelligence
Friday, February 20
On-Campus | 11:00am

Faculty & Staff workshop with guest speaker Air Force veteran Antoinette Williams on Emotional Intelligence in the classroom and high stress situations.

Research & Funding
Friday, February 27
On-Campus | 11:00am

You've got the money, now you need to spend it effectively and efficiently and not give it back. Come meet the team and learn what's available to help you do just that.

McGraw Hill with MH Representative
Monday, March 2
On-Campus | 11:00am

A representative will be available to assist with textbook support to include ADA compliance for course links and LMS integration.

Mindfulness Practices with Sha Johnson
Friday, March 20
Virtual | 11:00am

In this brief workshop will introduce simple mindfulness strategies to support focus, well-being, and a calmer classroom environment

Study Aborad Opportunities for Faculty with Patricia Zibluk
Friday, March 27
Virtual | 10:00am

Faculty development session on creating study abroad opportunities for students.

AI in Action with Dr. Theresa Garfield
Friday, April 10
Virtual | 12:00pm

This interactive workshop provides faculty with resources to confidently integrate AI into their teaching and research. Explore ethical foundations, discover research tools, & learn practical techniques for using AI within Blackboard - keeping academic integrit at the forefront.

Difficult Cinversations
Friday, April 17
Virtual | 11:00am

Faculty workshop with guest speaker Communication Master Marsha Burney, on managing challenging topics and facilitating respectful, productive discussions, offering strategies for navigating difficult conversations with confidence and care.

Title II ADA Q&A with Ben Gerhardt
Friday, April 24
Virtual | 11:00am

Final Session: Get last-minute support and have questions answered for ADA Course compliance.