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Teaching with AI Mini-Conference

Explore AI literacy and what it means for faculty and students in today’s higher education landscape. This one-day mini-conference brings together faculty for exploration, practical discussions, and collaborative learning around the evolving role of AI in education. Learn with dozens of your faculty colleagues as we:

  • Define AI literacy and what it means for you and your students
  • Examine key AI competencies for faculty and learners
  • Stress-test your assignments against current AI capabilities
  • Speed-date with a variety of AI tools and discover what fits your teaching
  • Address your role in shaping responsible student AI usage
  • Explore emerging strategies and innovations in AI-integrated instruction

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Date: Tuesday, August 11th
Time: 8:30 – 4:30
Location: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center

A catered breakfast and lunch will be provided. You don’t want to miss this dynamic experience as we build the knowledge and skills to lead students confidently in an AI-shaped world. is required.

New Faculty Orientation

CETAL coordinates an extensive orientation each August for new, full-time faculty designed to highlight critical information about teaching at ÍøÆØÃÅ, reinforce best practices in teaching, and build relationships with colleagues.

¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð:ÌýAugust 17, 2026
°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý8:30-5:30
Location: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center

Adjunct Academy

Each semester, CETAL invites new part-time/adjunct faculty and graduate teaching assistants to participate in Adjunct Academy. The fall semester also includes an in-person component in addition to the continuing asynchronous online course, which highlights critical information about teaching at ÍøÆØÃÅ, reinforces best practices in teaching, and emphasizes the strong support systems for students and faculty at ÍøÆØÃÅ. .

¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð:ÌýAugust 17, 2026
°Õ¾±³¾±ð:Ìý5:00-8:00 with an optional reception and instructional support fair 4:00-5:00
³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýBrewer-Hegeman Conference Center
Online Course Opens: August 17, 2026
Completion Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026 (after Fall Break)

Summer Institutes

CETAL offers multiple institutes throughout the summer. Get more information on each one at the links below:

 

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