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SUMMARY:"Playing with AI" session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Teaching Students to Use AI to Study and Learn \nOverview: Explore custom tools in Google Gemini and ChatGPT that students can leverage to create study aids and academic coaches. \nAgenda:\n\nUsing ChatGPT for study and learn tasks (ChatGPT account needed)\nPlay!\nLeveraging Google LearnLM (Google account required for both)\nWorking with Gemini’s Guided Learning\nPlay!\nIntroduce suggested exercises and prompts for students.\n\n  \n“Playing with AI” is a series of interactive virtual sessions designed to introduce faculty to innovative AI tools and applications that can enhance teaching and research practices. Led by AI Faculty Fellow Dr. Mark Mabrito\, Professor of English\, each session features hands-on exploration of AI tools\, with guidance on how to effectively incorporate them into your academic work. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to experiment with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive\, collaborative environment. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nMeetings are open to all PNW faculty and staff.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/playing-with-ai-session-12/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T090000
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SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness – Introduction Workshop
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nNew 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. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nWorkshops are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness-introduction-workshop-6/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T160000
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SUMMARY:Integrating AI Into Your Teaching
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Kickoff Session – AI Literacy: Thinking with AI \nAI Literacy? What is it? What do we want our students to experience with AI before they graduate?  \nIn this presentation\, participants will explore issues and concerns about how AI is leveraged in the workforce and higher education and consider how one might define and implement AI literacy in the classrooms. Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will present his model for “thinking with AI\,” a framework for introducing students to generative AI\, based on four scaffolded levels of critical thinking and engagement. Additionally\, he will present brief examples of how the model can be practically leveraged in the classroom. In the discussion following the presentation\, participants can collectively consider what “AI literacy” might look like in different disciplines.  \n  \n“Integrating AI Into Your Teaching” is a series of interactive virtual sessions designed to introduce faculty to innovative AI tools and applications that can enhance teaching and research practices. Led by AI Faculty Fellow Dr. Mark Mabrito\, Professor of English. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies in a supportive\, collaborative environment. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nMeetings are open to all PNW faculty and staff.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/integrating-ai-1/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260626T082457
CREATED:20251205T163149Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest SoTL Conference Proposal Due Date
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to submit a proposal for the 2026 Midwest SoTL Conference\, which will be held in person at Indiana University South Bend on Friday\, April 10\, 2026. The conference theme is The Human Element of Education and our keynote speaker will be Dr. Anne-Marie Womack\, author of Inclusive College Classrooms. \nThe conference is accepting proposals that describe empirical studies of SoTL\, theoretical discussions of SoTL\, descriptions of best practice of teaching\, and interactive workshops on implementing best practice.  Proposals are due by 10:59 pm (CST) on Friday\, January 23\, 2026.  See flyer or the conference website for details.   \nPNW faculty who are accepted to present at the conference will have their conference registration and mileage paid by the Center for Faculty Excellence. \nSee Midwest SoTL Conference website for more information.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/midwest-sotl-conference-proposal-due-date/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T082457
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
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SUMMARY:Work Sprint
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to set aside time to work on your research? Or do you have other work you need to complete? Perhaps completing a task for a research project\, grading\, recording/creating course content\, reading? Would having some focused time to work on it help? \nIf so\, sign-up to participate in the Work Sprint! A Work Sprint provides a focused block of time and supportive environment for you to commit to and have some level of accountability for accomplishing a task-specific goal. \nLocation\nWork Sprints will be held via Zoom. Zoom information will be shared via Outlook calendar for those who are registered in the Research Productivity Program. \nIf you are not a registered participant in the Research Productivity Program\, and would like to register for the Work Sprint please email the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu with your request. \nAudience\nAll faculty are welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/work-sprint-2/2026-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260626T082457
CREATED:20260121T175539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T175539Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Accessibility Remediation Tool Feedback
DESCRIPTION:Faculty\, instructors\, and staff across all Purdue campuses are encouraged to provide feedback on a Brightspace digital content remediation tool. Your input is essential to ensure the selected solution meets the needs of our diverse teaching environments. \nLearn More About the Finalists
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/deadline-accessibility-remediation-tool-feedback/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T150000
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CREATED:20260125T060434Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Writing Retreat provides a focused block of time and supportive environment for you to commit to and have some level of accountability for accomplishing a research goal. There will be no planned programming\, instead it will be a time for you to focus on your research/writing goals and hopefully be very productive! \nLocation\nThe Writing Retreat will be held virtually via Zoom. \nLink information will be sent through Outlook calendar appointments for participants registered in the Research Productivity Program. If you are not in the Research Productivity Program and would like to attend the Writing Retreat please contact the Center for Faculty Excellence via email at cfe@pnw.edu. \nAudience\nOpen to all faculty.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/writing-retreat-3/2026-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260626T082457
CREATED:20260130T202501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T231457Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Excellence: Taking PRIDE in Our Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Join your colleagues for a day of sharing ideas\, building community\, and celebrating excellent teaching at PNW! \nRegister to Attend \nAgenda\nVisit the Celebrating Excellence: Taking Pride in Our Teaching webpage for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n	10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.Student Panel - Balancing Life and Learning: How Faculty Can Support Today’s Students\n\n\n	11 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.Faculty Panel - Humanizing the Higher Ed Experience: Building Relationships for Student Success\n\n\n	Noon to 1:15 p.m.Recognition Luncheon (by invitation only)\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\nAlumni Hall (SULB 360)\, Hammond campus \nAudience\nAll faculty and instructors are invited to attend.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/celebrating-excellence-taking-pride-in-our-teaching/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T153000
DTSTAMP:20260626T082457
CREATED:20260206T042426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T194909Z
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SUMMARY:Promotion & Tenure Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Faculty are invited to attend an informational session regarding the Promotion and Tenure process at PNW. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nSession Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n	TimeTopic\n\n\n\n\n	1:30 to 1:40 p.m.Welcome and Opening Remarks (Provost Marie Mora)\n\n\n	1:40 to 2:00 p.m.Overview of P&T process (AVCAA Raida Abuizam)\n\n\n	2 to 2:45 p.m.Breakout Discussion Groups\n\n- New faculty in years 1-3\n- Faculty in years 4-5\n- Faculty planning to seek promotion to professor\n- Clinical faculty & professors of practice\n\n\n	2:45 to 3:30 p.m.Panel discussion addressing participant questions\n(Faculty members serving on 2025-2026 Promotion & Tenure Committees)\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is a collaboration of the Center for Faculty Excellence\, Faculty Senate and Academic Affairs. \nLocation\nHammond Campus – Alumni Hall (SULB 360) \nAudience\nAll full-time faculty eligible for promotion and/or tenure
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/promotion-tenure-information-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260626T082457
CREATED:20251205T163512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T163512Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest SoTL Conference
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the 2026 Midwest SoTL Conference\, which will be held in person at Indiana University South Bend on April 10\, 2026. The conference theme is The Human Element of Education and our keynote speaker will be Dr. Anne-Marie Womack\, author of Inclusive College Classrooms. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER TO ATTEND \nPNW faculty who were accepted to present at the conference can have their conference registration and mileage paid by the Center for Faculty Excellence.  Please contact cfe@pnw.edu for more information if you are presenting at the conference. \nLocation\nIndiana University South Bend \nAudience\nOpen to all faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/midwest-sotl-conference/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260626T082457
CREATED:20260401T185832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185832Z
UID:10002630-1776384000-1776470399@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:First-Gen Pride Grants - Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the First-Gen Pride Grant are now due by 5 p.m. (CT) on April 17. \nFirst-Gen Pride Grant \nThe First-Gen Pride Grant is designed to support projects that support and remove barriers to first-generation student success and better understand first-generation student needs. \nPride Grant Details \n 
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/first-gen-pride-grants-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260626T082457
CREATED:20260421T142755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T154149Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty and Staff Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:PNW faculty and staff are invited to attend the 2026 Faculty & Staff Resource Fair! \nKick off the new academic year by connecting with colleagues and discovering the many resources available to support your work at PNW! The Faculty & Staff Resource Fair brings together more than 35 campus units and offices\, each ready to share information\, answer questions\, and offer helpful giveaways. \nEnjoy a delicious Dessert Bar while you explore the services and initiatives that help make our university thrive. Whether you’re new to campus or a returning member of the PNW community\, this is a great opportunity to network\, learn\, and celebrate the start of another exciting year. \nLocation\nAlumni Hall and Founders Study – SULB 360 \nAudience\nOpen to all faculty and staff.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/faculty-and-staff-resource-fair-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260626T082457
CREATED:20250623T151432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T200703Z
UID:10002707-1788739200-1788825599@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Closed: Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday\, September 7. \nSee the Full Academic Schedule
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/campus-closed-labor-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,University Calendar
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