Fall 2025 workshops

Getting Started with iClicker
Monday, August 25, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Recording
Presenter: John Kane
This session will address any questions you might have about using iClicker Cloud in your classes (or for events - a new feature). We'll also walk through setting up iClicker for integration with your Brightspace gradebook.

LUMI
Tuesday, September 2, 12:45 - 1:45
Recording
Presenter: Kathi Dutton
In this workshop, you will learn how to use LUMI, the AI tool that has recently been added to Brightspace to assist in designing meaningful educational activities and assessments for your students.

Setting Boundaries: AI use and Academic Integrity
Wednesday, September 3, 9:10 - 10:05
Recording
Presenters: Stephanie Pritchard and John Kane
AI tools are rapidly changing how students approach assignments. How can we set clear boundaries that maintain academic integrity and encourage authentic learning? This discussion-based workshop invites you to share strategies you're using for addressing or adjusting to AI use in your courses.

AI's rapid evolution: Things to know for Fall 2025
Thursday, September 4, 12:45 - 1:45
Recording
Presenters: John Kane and Stephanie Pritchard
Generative AI platforms continue to evolve at a rapid pace. In this session, we'll discuss recent AI developments and their implcations for higher ed. Among the topics discussed: the expansion of free AI tool capabilities, agentic AI, new free chatbots, browser extensions designed to answer quiz questions, deep research, and the growing  multimedia capabilities of mulitomodal AI tools.

Snafu Edu Book Club
Tuesday, September 9 - 9:35 - 10:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Introduction: Brace for Impact
• Chapter 1 - Inequity Fouls Up Learning and Teaching
• Chapter 2 - Repair Strategies for Inequity Snafus
• Chapter 3 - Increasing Equity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Snafu Edu Book Club
Wednesday, September 10 - 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Introduction: Brace for Impact
• Chapter 1 - Inequity Fouls Up Learning and Teaching
• Chapter 2 - Repair Strategies for Inequity Snafus
• Chapter 3 - Increasing Equity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Snafu Edu Book Club
Thursday, September 11 - 4:00 - 5:00
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Introduction: Brace for Impact
• Chapter 1 - Inequity Fouls Up Learning and Teaching
• Chapter 2 - Repair Strategies for Inequity Snafus
• Chapter 3 - Increasing Equity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Tuesday, September 16 - 9:35 - 10:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Introduction 
• Chapter 1 - Why Students Cheat
• Chapter 2 - Communicating Integrity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access in Action: Title II and You
Tuesday, 9/16 11:30am-12:30pm
Zoom
Presenter: Rebecca Mushtare
Participate in this session to learn how Title II impacts you, the content you create, and the work you do.

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Wednesday, September 17 - 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Introduction 
• Chapter 1 - Why Students Cheat
• Chapter 2 - Communicating Integrity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Thursday, September 18 - 4:00 - 5:00
123 Penfield or by Zoom

This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Introduction 
• Chapter 1 - Why Students Cheat
• Chapter 2 - Communicating Integrity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Snafu Edu Book Club
Tuesday, September 23 - 9:35 - 10:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 4 - Disconnection Fouls Up Learning and Teaching
• Chapter 5 - Repair Strategies for Disconnection Snafus
• Chapter 6 - Increasing Connections

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access in Action: Accessibility in Action
Tuesday, 9/23 - 2:00pm-3:00pm
Zoom
Presenter: Carrie Mocyk
For this session you'll hear the difference accessibility makes. We’ll listen to a document with a screen reader before and after accessibility updates to show how small changes create big impact.

Snafu Edu Book Club
Wednesday, September 24 - 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 4 - Disconnection Fouls Up Learning and Teaching
• Chapter 5 - Repair Strategies for Disconnection Snafus
• Chapter 6 - Increasing Connections

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access: a quest toward inclusion Module 1 and 2 Discussion
Thursday, 9/25 - 11:00am-12:00pm
Zoom
Presenter: Anna Croyle/Carrie Mocyk
Our conversations will be centered around Module 1 and 2 of the course. While the schedule aligns with the Access: a quest toward inclusion modules, you do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these sessions.

Snafu Edu Book Club
Thursday, September 25 - 4:00 - 5:00
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 4 - Disconnection Fouls Up Learning and Teaching
• Chapter 5 - Repair Strategies for Disconnection Snafus
• Chapter 6 - Increasing Connections 

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Tuesday, September 30 - 9:35 - 10:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Chapter 3 - Designing Courses for Integrity
• Chapter 4 - Designing Assessments for Integrity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Wednesday, October 1 - 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Chapter 3 - Designing Courses for Integrity
• Chapter 4 - Designing Assessments for Integrity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access in Action: Designing for Cognition: Accessible Practices for Neurodiversity
Wednesday, 10/1 - 2:00pm-3:00pm
Zoom
Presenter: Emily Bovier
Participate in this session to learn about individual differences in cognition and accessible practices to be inclusive of those who are neurodiverse.

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Thursday, October 2 - 4:00 - 5:00
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Chapter 3 - Designing Courses for Integrity
• Chapter 4 - Designing Assessments for Integrity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access in Action: Communicating Digitally: Inclusive Public-Facing Communication
Monday, 10/6 - 2:00pm-3:00pm
Zoom
Presenter: Andjela Dapa
In this session, you'll discover practical tips for making emails, social media, and public messaging more accessible to all.

Snafu Edu Book Club
Tuesday, October 7 - 9:35 - 10:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 7 - Distrust Fouls Up Teaching and Learning
• Chapter 8 - Repair Strategies for Disconnection Snafus
• Chapter 9 - Increasing Trust

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access: a quest toward inclusion Module 3 and 4 Discussion
Tuesday, 10/7 - 2:00pm-3:00pm
Zoom
Presenter: Anna Croyle/Carrie Mocyk
Our conversation will be centered around Module 3 and 4 of the course. While the schedule aligns with the Access: a quest toward inclusion modules, you do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these sessions.

Snafu Edu Book Club
Wednesday, October 8 - 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 7 - Distrust Fouls Up Teaching and Learning
• Chapter 8 - Repair Strategies for Disconnection Snafus
• Chapter 9 - Increasing Trust 

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Snafu Edu Book Club
Thursday, October 9 - 4:00 - 5:00
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 7 - Distrust Fouls Up Teaching and Learning
• Chapter 8 - Repair Strategies for Disconnection Snafus
• Chapter 9 - Increasing Trust

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Tuesday, October 14 - 9:35 - 10:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Chapter 5 - Strategies that Promote Success with Integrity
• Chapter 6 - Protecting Assessment Integrity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Wednesday, October 15 - 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Chapter 5 - Strategies that Promote Success with Integrity
• Chapter 6 - Protecting Assessment Integrity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access in Action: Quick & Easy Accessible Documents - Creating & Using Templates in Google Docs
Presenter: Amy Shore
Zoom
Thursday, 10/16 - 11:00am-12:00pm
Do you hear "digital accessibility" and think "that takes too much time!"? It doesn't have to be that way! Learn to create and use templates in Google Docs to create and use digitally accessible documents with speed and ease.

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Thursday, October 16 - 4:00 - 5:00
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Chapter 5 - Strategies that Promote Success with Integrity
• Chapter 6 - Protecting Assessment Integrity

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Snafu Edu Book Club
Tuesday, October 21 - 9:35 - 10:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 10 - Failure Fouls Up Teaching and Learning
• Chapter 11 - Repair Strategies for Failure Snafus
• Chapter 12 -  Increasing Success 

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access: a quest toward inclusion Module 5 and 6 Discussion
Wednesday, 10/22 - 11:00am-12:00pm
Presenters: Anna Croyle/Carrie Mocyk
Zoom
Our conversation will be centered around Module 5 and 6 of the course. While the schedule aligns with the Access: a quest toward inclusion modules, you do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these sessions.

Access in Action: Slide Smarter, Not Harder: PowerPoints Made Easy
Wednesday, 10/22 - 10:00am-11:00am
Zoom
Presenter: Kate DeForest
Discover how a few simple adjustments can transform your PowerPoints into presentations that everyone can use. From clean slide design to alt text and color contrast, you’ll walk away with strategies you can apply immediately.

Snafu Edu Book Club
Wednesday, October 22 - 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 10 - Failure Fouls Up Teaching and Learning
• Chapter 11 - Repair Strategies for Failure Snafus
• Chapter 12 -  Increasing Success

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Snafu Edu Book Club
Thursday, October 23 - 4:00 - 5:00
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 10 - Failure Fouls Up Teaching and Learning
• Chapter 11 - Repair Strategies for Failure Snafus
• Chapter 12 -  Increasing Success 

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access in Action: Warming up your Zoom room: Creating a more inclusive online presentation space
Monday, 10/27 - 2:00pm-3:00pm
Zoom
Presenter: Michele Thornton
Learn about the different tools available in Zoom and best practices for synchronous meetings to create accessible and inclusive experiences for all participants.

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Tuesday, October 28 - 9:35 - 10:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Chapter 7 - Infusing Ethics into Teaching and Learning
• Conclusion

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Wednesday, October 29 - 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Chapter 7 - Infusing Ethics into Teaching and Learning
• Conclusion

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

The Opposite of Cheating Book Club
Thursday, October 30 - 4:00 - 5:00
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in The Opposite of Cheating book club will discuss:

• Chapter 7 - Infusing Ethics into Teaching and Learning
• Conclusion

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Snafu Edu Book Club
Tuesday, November 4 - 9:35 - 10:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 13 - Fear Fouls Up Teaching and Learning
• Chapter 14 - Exercising and Increasing Agency
• Conclusion - Keep from Sinking

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Preparing Effective Materials for Retention, Promotion, and Tenure
Tuesday, November 4, 4:00 - 5:30 / Location TBD
Presenters: Provost Furlong and the Deans of each School and College
In this workshop, Provost Scott Furlong and the Deans of each School and College will discuss the criteria for retention, promotion, and tenure. Best practices in documenting faculty activities will be discussed. (View the Criteria for Faculty Personnel Decisions.)

Access in Action: Editing Captions in Panopto and YouTube
Wednesday, 11/5 - 11:00am-12:00pm
Zoom
Presenter: Dan Laird
Discover how to edit the automatically generated captions in our two campus supported platforms, Panopto and YouTube.

Snafu Edu Book Club
Wednesday, November 5 - 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 13 - Fear Fouls Up Teaching and Learning
• Chapter 14 - Exercising and Increasing Agency
• Conclusion - Keep from Sinking

 These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Snafu Edu Book Club
Thursday, November 6 - 4:00 - 5:00
123 Penfield or by Zoom
This week, participants in the Snafu Edu book club will discuss:

• Chapter 13 - Fear Fouls Up Teaching and Learning
• Chapter 14 - Exercising and Increasing Agency
• Conclusion - Keep from Sinking

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Access: a quest toward inclusion Module 7 and 8 Discussion
Friday, 11/7 - 10:00am-11:00am
Zoom
Presenter: Anna Croyle/Carrie Mocyk
Our conversation will be centered around Module 7 and 8 of the course. While the schedule aligns with the Access: a quest toward inclusion modules, you do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these sessions.

Access in Action: Accessibility Roadblocks: How to Move Forward
Tuesday, 11/11 - 1:00pm-2:00pm
Zoom
Presenter: Carrie Mocyk
From vendor tools to resources found on the web, accessibility isn't always guaranteed. This session walks you through potential paths to take when the materials don't meet accessibility standards.

Access: a quest toward inclusion Module 9 and 10 Discussion
Monday, 11/17 - 10:00am-11:00am
Zoom
Presenter: Anna Croyle/Carrie Mocyk
Our conversation will be centered around Module 9 and 10 of the course. While the schedule aligns with the Access: a quest toward inclusion modules, you do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these sessions.

Access in Action: The Accessible Advantage: Smarter PDF Practices
Tuesday, 11/18 10:00am-11:00am
Zoom
Presenter: Kate DeForest
Learn the essentials of creating and remediating accessible PDFs. This session will walk you through best practices for converting from Word, using Brightspace to generate alternative formats, and running accessibility checks so your documents are clear, usable, and inclusive for all readers.