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Center for Faculty Excellence

Be inspired to strive for excellence. Explore the resources and opportunities we offer to support faculty in their professional growth.

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Get Ready for April 2027

Accessible materials create clearer, better learning experiences for all students. Instructional materials must meet updated federal accessibility standards by April 26, 2027. The CFE can help you get there with workshops, one-on-one consultations, the 7 Core Accessibility Skills, and YuJa Panorama, an accessibility tool built into Brightspace.

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Upcoming Events

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Nov 16

Work Sprint

Do you need to set aside time to work on your research? Or do you have other work you need to complete? Would having some focused time to work on it help? Join the Work Sprint!

Nov 17

Accessibility Support Sessions

Have questions about the accessibility of your instructional materials that have been brewing ☕️? Bring them to an Accessibility Support Session.

Nov 18

Work Sprint

Do you need to set aside time to work on your research? Or do you have other work you need to complete? Would having some focused time to work on it help? Join the Work Sprint!

Nov 18

Accessibility Support Sessions

Have questions about the accessibility of your instructional materials that have been brewing ☕️? Bring them to an Accessibility Support Session.

News and Announcements

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You’re Invited graphic for the Purdue + D2L Exchange Annual Event on November 10, 2026, at Purdue University Northwest. The design features Purdue Northwest and D2L logos, the PNW bell tower and campus, and messaging focused on teaching and learning, including "Learn. Connect. Elevate." and "Network. Share. Grow."

Purdue University Northwest to Host Purdue + D2L Exchange on November 10

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host the Purdue + D2L Exchange on November 10, 2026, bringing together faculty, instructors, Brightspace support staff from across the Purdue system, and experts from […]

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Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Irfan Ahmad Ganie

Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Irfan Ahmad Ganie, assistant professor of Electrical Engineering, to the university’s 2026–27 faculty cohort.

PNW faculty at 2026 new faculty orientation.

Supporting Our New Faculty Colleagues

The 2026 Purdue University Northwest new faculty cohort got off to a rough start with storms that caused massive destruction in Northwest Indiana and cut their orientation short.