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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Enhancing Courses with Generative AI
DESCRIPTION:This meeting is for registered participants in the Fall 2025 offering of the Enhancing Courses with Generative AI Community of Practice (CoP). Facilitated by AI Faculty Fellow Dr. Mark Mabrito\, Professor of English\, this CoP provides participants with skills/ideas for incorporating GenAI in their courses.  \nLocation\nAll meetings will be virtual on Mondays from 12:30-1:45 p.m. See below for dates: \n\nMeeting 1\, Sept 22\, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.\, virtual\nMeeting 2\, Oct 6\, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.\, virtual\nMeeting 3\, Oct 20\, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.\, virtual\nMeeting 4\, Nov 3\, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.\, virtual\n\nParticipants will receive an email communication and Outlook invitation with location information and Zoom link to join virtually. \nAudience\nAny Faculty or Instructor teaching a course in the Fall 2025 semester is eligible to apply to participate.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/community-of-practice-enhancing-courses-with-generative-ai/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have updated existing requirements for web and digital accessibility in public institutions. In this introductory session\, we will discuss the resources available to instructors\, demonstrate digital accessibility tools\, and take questions from attendees. \nTimes and registration links: \n\nMonday\, November 3\, 1 to 2 p.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 3\nWednesday\, November 5\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 5\nTuesday\, November 11\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 11\nThursday\, November 13\, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 13
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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UID:10001380-1762333200-1762334100@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 makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops.✔ 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T100000
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SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have updated existing requirements for web and digital accessibility in public institutions. In this introductory session\, we will discuss the resources available to instructors\, demonstrate digital accessibility tools\, and take questions from attendees. \nTimes and registration links: \n\nMonday\, November 3\, 1 to 2 p.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 3\nWednesday\, November 5\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 5\nTuesday\, November 11\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 11\nThursday\, November 13\, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 13
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Faculty Research Board Coffee Hour: 'Deep Roots\, New Growth: Restarting or Pivoting Your Research'
DESCRIPTION:Just as a tree draws strength from its roots to grow new branches\, your prior research themes and methodologies may germinate new discoveries. \nThis session is designed for faculty who are looking to restart or pivot their research agenda—whether to reflect evolving interests\, respond to shifting priorities or explore new directions. It invites you to reflect on your scholarly roots and envision new branches that align with your interests\, advance your priorities and harness emerging winds of opportunity. \nFacilitated by: \n\nMeg Rincker\, Professor of Political Science (CHESS)\nManisa Baker\, Assistant Professor of Nursing (CON)\nJessica Ivy\, Thomas Ray Crowel Professor of STEM Education (CHESS).\n\nCo-Sponsored with Emily Hixon\, Executive Director\, PNW Center for Faculty Excellence; and Maja Marjanovic\, PNW Director of Research and Sponsored Programs \nThe Faculty Research Board hosts monthly Research Coffee Hour events on a wide range of topics and with various facilitators and speakers. Please consider joining us at future Coffee Hours as well. \nLocation\nClassroom Office Building (CLO) 192
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/faculty-research-board-coffee-hour-tending-your-scholarly-tree-reflection-renewal-and-growth/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have updated existing requirements for web and digital accessibility in public institutions. In this introductory session\, we will discuss the resources available to instructors\, demonstrate digital accessibility tools\, and take questions from attendees. \nTimes and registration links: \n\nMonday\, November 3\, 1 to 2 p.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 3\nWednesday\, November 5\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 5\nTuesday\, November 11\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 11\nThursday\, November 13\, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 13
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness/2025-11-11/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Book Club - The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Participants in the Fall 2025 Book Club reading The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI 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 Wednesdays from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: \n\nOctober 1\nOctober 22\nNovember 12\n\nAudience\nAnyone registered for the Fall 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/fall-2025-book-club-the-opposite-of-cheating-teaching-for-integrity-in-the-age-of-ai-virtual/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T123000
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SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Practice with Purpose: Encouraging Learning Through Brightspace Creator+ Practice Activities
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 makes you eligible to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three Sparkshops.✔ 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-practice-with-purpose-encouraging-learning-through-brightspace-creator-practice-activities/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T000657
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T202218Z
UID:10001792-1763042400-1763046000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have updated existing requirements for web and digital accessibility in public institutions. In this introductory session\, we will discuss the resources available to instructors\, demonstrate digital accessibility tools\, and take questions from attendees. \nTimes and registration links: \n\nMonday\, November 3\, 1 to 2 p.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 3\nWednesday\, November 5\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 5\nTuesday\, November 11\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 11\nThursday\, November 13\, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST: Zoom link for Nov 13
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness/2025-11-13/
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