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Prepping for Work-Based Learning
Led by Jennifer Sears
In this session you will be able to participate in and see how we can prepare students for one of the most important parts of work-based learning - the interview. Using mixed reality simulation, participants will see how teacher candidates are currently being prepared for the interview process.

Using NotebookLM to Support Teaching and Learning in College Classrooms
Led by Ralph Hale and Jennifer Sears, AI Faculty Fellows
This presentation will demonstrate how NotebookLM, an AI-powered tool, can be applied in higher education to provide student resources, assist with course development, and strengthen classroom pedagogy. We will also discuss how artificial intelligence can reduce faculty workload on increasingly complex tasks while promoting student success.

Topic: Moderating Classroom Incivilities

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We strongly encourage all full-time and part-time faculty at �ǿմ�ý to participate in the FRAME program, a series of six workshops across the full academic year offered online via Zoom. There will be about 15 minutes of open socializing time before and after each session.

Topic: Tools for Student Engagement
Speaker: Eric Wilk
This workshop is designed to develop methods that demonstrate how the academic material that we talk about in class impacts them personally. It will also focus on using pop culture material to illustrate how the complex and philosophical topics we discuss in class might be realized in the real world.
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This workshop will be offered at two different times:
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. OR
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 12-1 p.m.
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AI² - Academic Integrity & Artificial Intelligence
Led by: Richelle Keilholz, Assistant Dean of Students, Student Conduct and Integrity; and Caitlin Blank, Coordinator, Student Conduct
This program is designed to explore the academic integrity issues (including artificial intelligence) facing higher education. Join Dr. Richelle Keilholz and Caitlin Blank, from the Office of Student Integrity, to learn more about trends, prevention techniques, and much more! We will also have plenty of time for Q&A!

This workshop will be offered at two different times:

Friday, February 13, 2026
12-1 p.m.

Zoom

AI² - Academic Integrity & Artificial��Intelligence
Led by: Richelle Keilholz, Assistant Dean of Students, Student Conduct and Integrity; and Caitlin Blank, Coordinator, Student Conduct
This program is designed to explore the academic integrity issues (including artificial��intelligence) facing higher education. Join Dr. Richelle Keilholz and Caitlin Blank, from the Office of Student Integrity, to learn more about trends, prevention techniques, and much more! We will also have plenty of time for Q&A!

Topic: Considering Ethics: Leading with Integrity in Higher Education
Speaker: Steven Lloyd

Ethical leadership isn’t just about compliance – it's about inspiring your team, driving meaningful change, and upholding the values of higher education. This session will discuss navigating the complexities of ethics in decision-making to foster trust and innovation within your department.

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AI Awareness, Critical AI Literacy, and AI Fluency: Foregrounding Agency
Led by Members of the English Department’s Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Network��
In this session, we will look at three frameworks for addressing generative AI in classroom spaces: awareness, critical literacy, and fluency. These frameworks reject binaries such as boomer/doomer or embrace/resist when it comes to generative AI. We will highlight the questions and assumptions underlying each approach and introduce resources and writers who have adopted them. Finally, we’ll examine how each approach supports both teachers and students as agents whose scholarly labor should be valued.
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Writing About Your Teaching
Presented by J. Michael Rifenburg��
Whenever you step into a classroom, you are stepping into a research moment. Instructors try new assignments, activities, and textbooks. Instructors adapt to new population of students, new course schedules, and new course deliveries. In this Friday Writing Session, we will draw from Mick Healey, Kelley Matthews, and Alison Cook-Sather’s Writing About Teaching and Learning in Higher Education to frame our conversation. We will imagine (and then plan out!) how your teaching experiences might be the seeds of a future journal article, book chapter, or conference presentation.

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Monday, February 23, 2026
12-1 p.m.
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Promoting Student Success Through Advocacy, Care, Accountability, and Support
Led by Glen Harris, Jr., Senior Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students advocates for and supports students as they pursue their goals at �ǿմ�ý. There, students get connected with resources when life is complex, and unforeseen circumstances or hardships arise. DOS helps students navigate university policies and processes, and provides intervention and accountability measures to promote integrity, safety, and well-being for all campus community members.

Leveling Up Your Online Class With Harmonize
Led by Jennifer Sears��
Discover how Harmonize Learning (www.harmonizelearning.com) can make course design and teaching more interactive, efficient, and engaging. This faculty training highlights key tools and strategies for organizing course content, strengthening communication, and supporting meaningful student participation. Participants will leave with practical approaches for using Harmonize in course preparation and throughout instruction to create dynamic learning experiences.

How to Mentor Underrepresented Students in Research
Led by Efren Velazquez
Learn about how faculty members can support and encourage students from underrepresented populations to engage in undergraduate research activities.

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Shut Up & Write provides participants with a structured time to make progress on research and writing. We will work in one block of fifty minutes with a five-minute block of talking at the beginning and a five-minute block of talking at the end.��

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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Conflict: Approaches to Navigating Challenging Conversations with Students
Led by Kelly McFaden
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There are many situations which necessitate initiating and facilitating challenging conversations with students, from issues of plagiarism or AI to times when students question the value of course content or assignments. While we cannot guarantee an outcome, this session will review some basic techniques and approaches to navigating these challenging conversations in these unprecedented times.

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Fact vs. Fiction: Dispelling the Most Common Myths About AI in Higher Education
Led by Lindsay Linsky��
This session will unravel common misconceptions surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academia. Topics will include AI's role in the higher ed workplace, its impact on student learning, and its ethical implications. Equipped with real-world examples, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how AI can enhance educational experiences, promote innovation, and foster student success.��
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Enhancing Student Success Through FYE HIP Implementation
Led by Heath Harllee
This workshop focuses on practical strategies for addressing the eight interconnected focus areas within FYE-designated courses. Participants will explore ways to strengthen these strategies in their own course designs and discuss how each contributes to promoting student success beyond the first year.

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Topic: AI, Leadership, and the Quest for Balance: What Your Faculty and Students Need to Know
Speaker: Bryson Payne

Are you ready to lead in the era of artificial intelligence? Don’t just adapt to the future – shape it! This workshop is designed to provide you with insights and strategies to navigate the transformative impact of AI on higher education.
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Beyond the Classroom: Integrating HIPs Service-Learning into Your Course
Led by Brandy Pass
Come explore how service-learning transforms classrooms into communities of practice. Learn practical strategies and applications that you can seamlessly incorporate into your current curriculum.

Exploring the AI Assessment Score (AIAS)
Led by Jane Morris
A flexible framework for incorporating AI technologies into educational assessment. Designed to support educators in selecting the appropriate level of AI use by students.

Topic: Fostering Student Motivation and Growth Mindset

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We strongly encourage all full-time and part-time faculty at �ǿմ�ý to participate in the FRAME program, a series of six workshops across the full academic year offered online via Zoom. There will be about 15 minutes of open socializing time before and after each session.

Managing Burnout for Faculty and Students
Led by Lori Furbush and the CTLL Faculty Fellows
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Let's get real about burnout. In a world that asks so much of us, how do we protect our spark? This session will explore what burnout is, why it happens to us, and how we can create a life and career that we don’t have to recover from.

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Responding to Reviewer Feedback
Presented by J. Michael Rifenburg��
If you want to publish academic writing, you will probably receive reviewer feedback. Someone, somewhere, read your writing and drafted feedback to you! Now the editors are asking that you revise accordingly. Be heartened! Revise and resubmit is a good first step toward publication. In this Friday Writing Session, we will use Wendy Belcher’s Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks to focus our talk on responding to feedback. We will specifically talk about how to read feedback, organize a revision plan, and draft a revision memo.

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Topic: Positive Instructor–Student Interactions as a Strategy for Student Engagement and Effective Teaching
Speaker: Raphael Palermo Dos Santos
Over the years, I’ve learned that effective teaching isn’t just about delivering content; it’s about building trust, showing empathy, and creating meaningful connections while maintaining professionalism. In this talk, I’ll share my own experiences as a professor, the challenges and surprises of getting to know my students, and how those relationships have shaped their learning. Together, we’ll reflect on how small, genuine interactions can make a big difference in the classroom.

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Topic: Promoting Success for All Students

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We strongly encourage all full-time and part-time faculty at �ǿմ�ý to participate in the FRAME program, a series of six workshops across the full academic year offered online via Zoom. There will be about 15 minutes of open socializing time before and after each session.

Topic: Mastering the Art of Leadership: Navigating Conflict Resolution and Student Complaints
Speaker: Cristina Washell

Are you ending your first years in leadership having to navigate the complexities of conflict in your department? This session is designed to provide you with actionable insights to confidently manage challenging situations and create a supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

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The Mirage of AI Ethical Use
Led by Yacine Kout
Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, the idea of "AI ethical use" has been employed to sensibilize students to various problems tied to AI in academia. The goal is to inform them and acquaint them with responsible AI use. This presentation shows that the idea of “AI ethical use” is a mirage and the question of using AI responsibly is nonsensical. The goal of this presentation is to broaden our collective understanding of issues tied to AI, to move the needle from AI as an individual and individualistic tool, and to reconnect discussions about AI to the democratic goals of higher education.
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An Exploration of AI Applications on College Education
Led by Wenxin Guo and Mohan Menon
In this exploration, we will study: 1) How AI could help educators to enhance their teaching efficiency in the classroom; 2) How AI could play the role of a tutor when students need help outside of the classroom; 3) How AI could support educational planning for college institutions.