BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Faculty Excellence - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Center for Faculty Excellence X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Faculty Excellence REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T131500 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T201117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T175109Z UID:10001113-1747659600-1747660500@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Roaring Into a Successful Semester DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-roaring-into-a-successful-semester/2025-05-19/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250519T143000 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T201703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T145247Z UID:10001119-1747664100-1747665000@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: AI Expectations Start with the Syllabus DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-crafting-an-ai-use-syllabus-statement-policy/2025-05-19/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T111500 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T201939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T175203Z UID:10001127-1747738800-1747739700@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Building Welcoming Learning Experiences via Syllabus Language DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-building-welcoming-learning-experiences-via-syllabus-language/2025-05-20/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T151500 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T202255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T174555Z UID:10001133-1747753200-1747754100@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Grading Practices for Student Success DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-equitable-grading-practices/2025-05-20/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T094500 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T204932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T175017Z UID:10001140-1747819800-1747820700@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: The Hidden Curriculum DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-the-hidden-curriculum/2025-05-21/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T101500 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T205307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T174926Z UID:10001146-1747908000-1747908900@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Creating Transparent Assignments to Support Student Success DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-creating-transparent-assignments-to-support-student-success/2025-05-22/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T133000 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T210331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T174706Z UID:10001160-1747919700-1747920600@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Help Students Stress Less and Learn More DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-help-students-stress-less-and-learn-more/2025-05-22/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T093000 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T205445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T174835Z UID:10001152-1747991700-1747992600@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Giving Wise Feedback DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-giving-wise-feedback/2025-05-23/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T141500 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T205722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T174751Z UID:10001156-1748008800-1748009700@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Using AI to Enhance Productivity DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-using-ai-to-enhance-productivity/2025-05-23/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T133000 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T202255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T174555Z UID:10001134-1748351700-1748352600@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Grading Practices for Student Success DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-equitable-grading-practices/2025-05-27/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250508T204932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T175017Z UID:10001141-1748432700-1748433600@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: The Hidden Curriculum DESCRIPTION:Sparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAttending three Sparkshops over the 2025 Summer makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate. \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops during Summer 2025.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – provide your information for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-the-hidden-curriculum/2025-05-28/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T140601 CREATED:20250506T190219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T190220Z UID:10001075-1748512800-1748518200@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Summer 2025 Book Club - Why Fish Don’t Exist (One Book One University book) (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Participants in the Summer 2025 Book Club reading Why Fish Don’t Exist (One Book One University book) will meet virtually to discuss the book. Participants should check their email/look for a calendar invite for virtual meeting information. \nLocation\nMeetings will be offered virtually via Zoom (link sent via email) on the following Thursdays from 10:00 am – 11:30 am: \n\nMay 29\nJune 12\nJune 26\nJuly 10\n\nAudience\nAnyone registered for the Summer 2025 Book Club. \nIf you are interested in participating in future Book Clubs offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence\, please check the Book Club webpage for new offerings. URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/summer-2025-book-club-why-fish-dont-exist-one-book-one-university-book-virtual/2025-05-29/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR