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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-2/2026-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
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SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness – Accessible Documents
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have strengthened requirements for digital accessibility in public institutions\, including course materials. \nIn this session\, we will explore best practices for creating accessible documents\, demonstrate tools for checking and improving accessibility in Word and PDF files and share resources available to instructors. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss strategies for making course content more inclusive. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \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-accessible-documents-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20251212T154128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T155517Z
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SUMMARY:Integrating AI Into Your Teaching
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Find and Organize Your Research \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will review several third-party tools for finding and organizing research as well as explore other tools and suggested exercises for how students might use them in a classroom. \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-into-your-teaching-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001919-1770285600-1770292800@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T101500
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260126T171712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T180224Z
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SUMMARY:Sparkshop: iClicker for Classroom Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nStudent response systems can help instructors build active learning into any class session by increasing participation\, checking for understanding\, and making thinking visible. In this Sparkshop\, you’ll explore practical ways to use iClicker to boost engagement through quick polls\, knowledge checks\, and discussion prompts. You’ll leave with ready-to-use strategies that support inclusive participation and real-time instructional decision-making.  \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. \nAbout Sparkshops:\nSparkshops 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 \nChange One Thing Program:\nAttending Sparkshops adds to your eligibility to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three sparkshops\, workshops (e.g.\, Integrating AI Into Your Teaching sessions) or other learning opportunities offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.✔ 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 – register for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/iclicker/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001920-1770724800-1770732000@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-02-10/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T141500
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260126T182443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232706Z
UID:10001947-1770818400-1770819300@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Microsoft’s Accessibility Checker for a Quick Scan
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nIf you’ve tried your best to create an accessible document\, but still worry you missed something\, Microsoft’s Accessibility Checker is a great “pre-flight” check before posting instructional materials. This Sparkshop will show you how to run the checker\, interpret the recommendations\, and fix those issues quickly.    \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. \nAbout Sparkshops:\nSparkshops 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 \nChange One Thing Program:\nAttending Sparkshops adds to your eligibility to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three sparkshops\, workshops (e.g.\, Integrating AI Into Your Teaching sessions) or other learning opportunities offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.✔ 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 – register for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/quick_scan/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T134500
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260126T182916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T182916Z
UID:10001948-1770903000-1770903900@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Supporting Students in the Moment
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nWhen students open up about their struggles\, it can be difficult to know what to say or how to respond in a way that truly helps. In this session\, we will explore practical\, student-centered approaches you can use in the moment—whether a student is dealing with academic stress\, personal challenges\, or emotional overwhelm. We’ll discuss simple strategies for active listening\, validating student experiences\, and connecting them with appropriate resources\, all while maintaining healthy boundaries. Participants will leave with quick\, actionable techniques for responding with confidence\, empathy\, and clarity.  \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. \nAbout Sparkshops:\nSparkshops 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 \nChange One Thing Program:\nAttending Sparkshops adds to your eligibility to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three sparkshops\, workshops (e.g.\, Integrating AI Into Your Teaching sessions) or other learning opportunities offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.✔ 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 – register for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-supporting-students-in-the-moment/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260225T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10001871-1770904800-1770908400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA – Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE DROP-IN SESSION \nLive\, informal support sessions where instructors across all Purdue system campuses (West Lafayette and Indianapolis\, Northwest\, Fort Wayne\, and Purdue Global) can ask questions\, troubleshoot challenges\, and get personalized advice in real time. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nDrop-ins are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-drop-in-session-8-4/2026-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260226T144824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164605Z
UID:10002113-1770904800-1770908400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA – Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE DROP-IN SESSION \nLive\, informal support sessions where instructors across all Purdue system campuses (West Lafayette and Indianapolis\, Northwest\, Fort Wayne\, and Purdue Global) can ask questions\, troubleshoot challenges\, and get personalized advice in real time. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nDrop-ins are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-drop-in-session/2026-02-12/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001921-1770980400-1770987600@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-02-13/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001922-1771232400-1771239600@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001923-1771419600-1771426800@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20251212T154622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T185840Z
UID:10001801-1771423200-1771426800@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Integrating AI Into Your Teaching
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Adapt Traditional Taxonomies for Teaching/Learning for AI\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will present three custom AI tools he has created three custom AI tools he created that re-envision two scales for categorizing higher-order thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge) and his own scale\, “Four Stages of Thinking with AI” in contexts where students use AI as a thinking partner \nCustom AI Tools\n\nCustom AI: AI-Enhanced Bloom’s Taxonomy Converter: Transforms traditional Bloom’s Taxonomy levels into an AI-inclusive taxonomy that integrates human–AI collaboration\, critical prompting\, and co-creative thinking. It re-imagines the hierarchy of learning objectives to fit contexts where students use AI tools as thinking partners. \n\n\nCustom AI: AI Depth of Knowledge Reimaginer: Reimagines Norman Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) framework for Artificial Intelligence\, integrating AI-assisted reasoning\, creativity\, and collaboration. \n\n\nCustom AI: AI Thinking Assignment Creator. Walks you through creating assignments based on Mark’s model of the “Four Stages of Thinking with AI.” \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-into-your-teaching-3/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T101500
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260126T184040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T184040Z
UID:10001950-1771495200-1771496100@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Carrying Your Students' Stress
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nAs faculty\, you often become a trusted person students turn to when they’re navigating crises\, trauma\, or emotionally heavy situations. While you want to be supportive\, hearing these difficult stories can take a toll on your own well‑being. This session explores the concept of secondary traumatic stress—the emotional strain that can arise from empathizing with someone else’s pain. We’ll discuss why these reactions are both common and normal\, how to recognize when you’re carrying students’ stress as your own\, and practical strategies for setting boundaries\, managing emotional residue\, and caring for yourself in healthy ways. Participants will leave with tools to maintain compassion for students while also protecting their own emotional resilience.  \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. \nAbout Sparkshops:\nSparkshops 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 \nChange One Thing Program:\nAttending Sparkshops adds to your eligibility to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three sparkshops\, workshops (e.g.\, Integrating AI Into Your Teaching sessions) or other learning opportunities offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.✔ 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 – register for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-carrying-your-students-stress/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260125T060434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060434Z
UID:10001942-1771495200-1771513200@www.pnw.edu
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260225T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002049-1771509600-1771513200@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA – Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE DROP-IN SESSION \nLive\, informal support sessions where instructors across all Purdue system campuses (West Lafayette and Indianapolis\, Northwest\, Fort Wayne\, and Purdue Global) can ask questions\, troubleshoot challenges\, and get personalized advice in real time. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nDrop-ins are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-drop-in-session-8-4/2026-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260226T144824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164605Z
UID:10002114-1771509600-1771513200@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA – Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE DROP-IN SESSION \nLive\, informal support sessions where instructors across all Purdue system campuses (West Lafayette and Indianapolis\, Northwest\, Fort Wayne\, and Purdue Global) can ask questions\, troubleshoot challenges\, and get personalized advice in real time. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nDrop-ins are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-drop-in-session/2026-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T131500
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260126T203318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232705Z
UID:10001952-1771851600-1771852500@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: Headings & Lists for Easy Navigation
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nHeadings and lists are the road signs and road markers of your content\, since they help readers quickly scan what’s coming and navigate with ease. In this session\, you’ll see how unstructured text can make navigation challenging\, and you’ll learn how to properly format headings and lists using built-in software tools.    \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. \nAbout Sparkshops:\nSparkshops 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 \nChange One Thing Program:\nAttending Sparkshops adds to your eligibility to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three sparkshops\, workshops (e.g.\, Integrating AI Into Your Teaching sessions) or other learning opportunities offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.✔ 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 – register for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-accessibility-headings-lists-for-easy-navigation/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001924-1771927200-1771934400@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-02-24/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T131500
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260202T200642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232705Z
UID:10001964-1772024400-1772025300@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Brightspace: Quick Accessibility Wins
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nAccessible course design supports all learners and improves clarity\, navigation\, and usability for everyone. This Sparkshop highlights quick\, high-impact accessibility improvements you can apply directly in Brightspace—such as headings\, document structure\, alt text\, and content formatting. You’ll walk away with simple\, practical steps that strengthen student access and reduce barriers without adding major prep time. \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. \nAbout Sparkshops:\nSparkshops 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 \nChange One Thing Program:\nAttending Sparkshops adds to your eligibility to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three sparkshops\, workshops (e.g.\, Integrating AI Into Your Teaching sessions) or other learning opportunities offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.✔ 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 – register for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-brightspace-accessibility-wins/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20251212T155937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T155937Z
UID:10001802-1772096400-1772100000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Integrating AI Into Your Teaching
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC:Leverage AI for Teaching – Create a Custom Chatbot for Your Course \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will examine several third-party tools to help create a custom chatbot for your course. Participants will discuss strategies for when and how one might use a custom chatbot (for example\, help students review course concepts\, understand course requirements or assignments\, and more).  \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-into-your-teaching-4/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001925-1772107200-1772114400@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260225T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002050-1772114400-1772118000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA – Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE DROP-IN SESSION \nLive\, informal support sessions where instructors across all Purdue system campuses (West Lafayette and Indianapolis\, Northwest\, Fort Wayne\, and Purdue Global) can ask questions\, troubleshoot challenges\, and get personalized advice in real time. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nDrop-ins are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-drop-in-session-8-4/2026-02-26/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T155855
CREATED:20260226T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T172839Z
UID:10002115-1772186400-1772190000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA – Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE DROP-IN SESSION \nLive\, informal support sessions where instructors across all Purdue system campuses (West Lafayette and Indianapolis\, Northwest\, Fort Wayne\, and Purdue Global) can ask questions\, troubleshoot challenges\, and get personalized advice in real time. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nDrop-ins are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-drop-in-session-5/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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