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Professional Development Wednesdays
As part of our ongoing commitment to reimagining excellence and strengthening campus culture, the second Wednesday of each month is set aside for faculty and staff development. From 12:45 to 2 p.m., no meetings are scheduled—this time is reserved for your professional growth.
Each month, you’ll have the flexibility to choose how you engage. We encourage you to take part in any of the University-sponsored sessions, designed to spark learning, build community, and support your goals. Space is limited, so be sure to register early!
Please note that October 8th is devoted to our annual University-Wide Professional Development Day sponsored by the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging.
Sept. 10–Session Schedule
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: Shaw Center
Explore how Community Voice Circles foster belonging and connection through shared storytelling. By weaving personal narratives into a collective community experience, we create space for dialogue that transcends differences. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to build inclusive environments rooted in trust and authenticity.
Question? Contact Kayon Morgan.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: CTEI, Lower Level Library
Create a more inclusive, student-centered classroom by co-creating expectations with your students. This session explores how inviting students into the process can build trust, increase engagement, and support shared accountability. You'll leave with practical strategies to promote equity and strengthen the classroom community from the start. Feel free to bring your lunch and join us for this engaging midday session.
Questions? Contact Lisa Zawilinski.
*After 25 registrants, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: Library Woods Classroom
Add a little magic to your teaching with AI tools that save time and spark creativity. This session introduces Blackboard’s AI Design Assistant and Roleplay tool for building quizzes, rubrics, and assignments, plus a look at Google NotebookLM to streamline research and prep. Walk away with practical tools to make course design faster, smarter, and more fun.
Questions? Contact Bevin Rainwater.
*After 25 registrants, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: GSU 335
Learn the fundamentals of the University’s 403(b) retirement plan, including investment options and the power of starting early. This session offers foundational financial knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your future. While individual advising isn’t offered, you'll gain clarity and confidence around long-term planning.
Questions? Contact Jen Conley.
*After 30 registrants, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: KF Room
Now more than ever, you need accurate, dependable information for your research and professional goals—publishing, citation, data analysis, and marketing. Our A–Z database list includes not only scholarly subscriptions but also essential open-access and industry resources. You’re bound to discover tools you didn’t know we had.
Questions? Contact Alicia Hansen.
*After 25 registrants, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: Career Studio
Bring career readiness into your classroom by partnering with the Allan Center. Learn how to integrate resume reviews, workshops, and other student-focused resources that prepare learners for life after graduation. You'll leave with ideas to embed career development into your teaching practice.
Questions? Contact Sumayya Ayoub.
*After 40 registrants, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: GSU 331/333
Hiring a work-study student this year? This session covers the full process of posting jobs, hiring, training, and supervising—without tapping into your department’s budget. You'll leave with clear, practical steps to support student employees while creating a structured, successful work experience.
Questions? Contact Ryan Polk or Sara Punsky Howard.
*After 40 registrants, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: CC 114
MyUHart is replacing the old Self-Service platform, and some processes are changing. This hands-on session walks you through the key updates like how to drop rosters, enter grades, and navigate the new interface with confidence. Class size is capped at 12 to ensure personalized support.
Questions? Contact Lynn Thibodeau.
*After 12 registrants, registration will close.
Nov. 12–Session Schedule
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: Shaw Center, Hillyer Hall
This interactive discussion is a chance for people to come together to talk about what Thanksgiving means to them, as well as reflect on stories we have been told and taught about the historical origins of Thanksgiving.
Questions? Contact Judy Wyman or Bevin RainwaterTime: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: CTEI Lower Level Library
Discover how Exam Wrappers can transform your teaching approach! This simple yet powerful structure encourages students to engage in critical self-reflection, helping them set meaningful goals and improve their academic performance. Join us to explore practical strategies that will empower your students to take ownership of their learning journey.
Questions? Contact Lisa Zawilinski
*After 25 registrants, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: Library Woods Classroom
This workshop explores Google’s NotebookLM, an AI-powered research assistant that helps participants work more effectively with documents and sources. Attendees will learn how to upload PDFs, articles, and notes to create a personalized AI that can summarize content, answer questions, build study guides, and synthesize information across multiple sources, with applications for research projects, course prep, literature reviews, and collaborative analysis. The session will also demonstrate how to generate podcast-style audio discussions and create interactive study resources for students.
Questions? Contact Barb Haines
*After 25 registrations, registration will close.
The nuts and bolts of supervising staff: general management, personal/vacation time, short-term disability, employment manual, etc.
Questions? Contact Tina Berrien or Jen Conley.
*After 20 registrants, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: Health Services
Tips to stay healthy over the holidays and how to utilize Health Services (scheduling, billing, testing, medication, etc).
Questions? Contact Lorraine Daigle
*After 20 registrations, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: CC 114
This class is designed specifically for people who are brand new to using Banner Administrative pages. To participate, you must already have an active account in Banner. We will cover basic navigation, data ownership, and keyboard shortcuts. Limit 12 attendees.
Questions? Contact Lynn Thibodeau
*After 12 registrations, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: Virtual Location
The UHart web team will walk through the site navigation, quick links, best practices, and our process for editing your web pages.
Questions? Contact Kylee Heyerdahl
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: A 110
This workshop will introduce university faculty to practical ways AI can support their professional work beyond teaching, from streamlining research and grant writing to managing administrative tasks and creative projects. Participants will explore tools, case studies, and ethical considerations to help them integrate AI effectively into their scholarly and professional workflows.
Questions? Contact Nels Highberg
*After 25 registrations, registration will close.
Time: 12:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Location: East Hall 104
This workshop will introduce university faculty to current research in the field around neurodiverse students attending 4-year universities, data to be aware of, and ways to spot each student's superpower. Participants will explore ways to invite conversation about various learning needs, review strategies to invite the use of one's superpower in the classroom, and reflect on how implicit biases may impact assumptions about specific learning profiles.
Questions? Contact Chris Abildgaard
*After 25 registrations, registration will close.
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