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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T144945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z UID:10002243-1772456400-1772460000@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-2/2026-03-02/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T145243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z UID:10002367-1772532000-1772535600@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-3/2026-03-03/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260125T060011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z UID:10001926-1772614800-1772622000@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-2/2026-03-04/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T145436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z UID:10002491-1772625600-1772629200@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-4/2026-03-04/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260225T211738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z UID:10002051-1772719200-1772722800@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-8-4/2026-03-05/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T144500 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260126T204305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191222Z UID:10001957-1772721000-1772721900@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Build Interactive Brightspace Content with Creator+ Elements DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nInteractive learning experiences can increase student motivation and support deeper understanding through chunked content and active processing. In this Sparkshop\, you’ll learn how to use Creator+ Elements to build clean\, engaging Brightspace pages with interactive components that guide students through key concepts. This session is returning from fall and includes practical examples you can reuse and adapt immediately.  \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-quick-accessibility-wins/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260125T060011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z UID:10001927-1772794800-1772802000@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-2/2026-03-06/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T133000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20251212T160240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T162656Z UID:10001803-1773059400-1773063000@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Integrating AI Into Your Teaching DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Create AI-Enhanced Assignments\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will present two custom AI tools he created that assist instructors in creating AI-enhanced assignments and in considering degrees of “cognitive offloading” for these assignments. \nCustom AI Tools:\n\nAI-enhanced assignment helper: Upload your AI-enhanced assignment for feedback. Post an idea for an AI-enhanced assignment for suggestions and feedback.\nCognitive Offloading in AI-Enhanced Teaching: Helps you to consider how to leverage cognitive offloading to AI in the context of a classroom assignment/task.\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-5/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T144945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z UID:10002244-1773061200-1773064800@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-2/2026-03-09/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260125T060011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z UID:10001928-1773133200-1773140400@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-2/2026-03-10/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T145243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z UID:10002368-1773136800-1773140400@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-3/2026-03-10/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T111500 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260126T203438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232704Z UID:10001953-1773226800-1773227700@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: When an Image Needs Words DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nUnsure if your alternative text description is “good enough”? Or\, whether an image even needs alternative text? You are not alone. This Sparkshop will ease these concerns by showing you how to identify the different image types\, determine when alternative text is required\, and write descriptions that align with the context.   \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-accessibility-when-images-needs-words/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T145436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z UID:10002492-1773230400-1773234000@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-4/2026-03-11/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260125T060011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z UID:10001929-1773316800-1773324000@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-2/2026-03-12/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260225T211738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z UID:10002052-1773324000-1773327600@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-8-4/2026-03-12/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260316T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T144945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z UID:10002245-1773666000-1773669600@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-2/2026-03-16/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T145243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z UID:10002369-1773741600-1773745200@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-3/2026-03-17/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T145436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z UID:10002493-1773835200-1773838800@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-4/2026-03-18/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260225T211738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z UID:10002053-1773928800-1773932400@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-8-4/2026-03-19/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T144945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z UID:10002246-1774270800-1774274400@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-2/2026-03-23/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T141500 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260126T205829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T205829Z UID:10001961-1774274400-1774275300@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Help Students Stress Less and Learn More DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nStress is now one of the most widespread barriers to learning for today’s undergraduates. In this 15‑minute Sparkshop\, we’ll explore how student stress affects the brain and impacts classroom engagement\, motivation\, and academic performance. We’ll look at why predictable\, moderate\, and controllable stress can build resilience—and why unmanaged stress can disrupt learning.  \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-help-students-stress-less-and-learn-more-3/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T145243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z UID:10002370-1774346400-1774350000@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-3/2026-03-24/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260125T060011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z UID:10001930-1774346400-1774353600@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-2/2026-03-24/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20251212T161130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T203526Z UID:10001805-1774360800-1774364400@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Integrating AI Into Your Teaching DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC:Leverage AI for Engaging and Interacting with Research \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will present several third-party tools for distilling and presenting information from research sources.  He will present exercises and prompts for how students might use these tools in the 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-7/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T101500 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260126T183852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T183852Z UID:10001949-1774432800-1774433700@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-2/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260125T060434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060434Z UID:10001943-1774432800-1774450800@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-3/2026-03-25/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T130000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T145436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z UID:10002494-1774440000-1774443600@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-4/2026-03-25/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260302T191330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T191330Z UID:10002625-1774447200-1774450800@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 \nBy popular demand\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will deliver an encore presentation exploring 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“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-9/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T124500 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260126T204514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T204514Z UID:10001958-1774528200-1774529100@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Low-Stakes Checks in Brightspace with Creator+ Practice DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nFrequent\, low-stakes practice helps students learn by reducing anxiety and providing timely feedback throughout a course. In this Sparkshop\, you’ll explore how Creator+ Practice can be used to create quick knowledge checks\, guided review activities\, and formative assessment opportunities inside Brightspace. This session is returning from fall and is perfect for instructors looking to strengthen learning without increasing grading workload.  \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-low-stakes-checks-in-brightspace-with-creator-practice/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260125T060011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z UID:10001931-1774530000-1774537200@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-2/2026-03-26/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260225T211738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z UID:10002054-1774533600-1774537200@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-8-4/2026-03-26/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T133000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260130T202501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T231457Z UID:10001963-1774605600-1774618200@www.pnw.edu 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T153000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260206T042426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T194909Z UID:10001966-1774618200-1774625400@www.pnw.edu 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260125T060011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z UID:10001932-1774872000-1774879200@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-2/2026-03-30/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T133000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260107T161250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181615Z UID:10001885-1774873800-1774877400@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Integrating AI Into Your Teaching - Showcase\, Feedback\, and Idea Exchange DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Special Session – Showcase\, Feedback\, and Idea Exchange \nTrying out AI in your course? Let’s compare notes\, swap ideas\, and get inspired by each other!  \nIn this special session\, faculty are invited to share any AI Teaching Enhancement they’ve created or are developing—whether it’s an AI‑enhanced assignment\, a custom AI agent\, an AI‑supported activity\, or even ways you’re using AI for instructional planning or feedback.  \nParticipants will have time to briefly showcase their enhancement\, gather constructive feedback from colleagues\, and learn from others’ ideas and approaches across campus. This session is designed to be informal\, collaborative\, and conversation‑driven—come to share\, ask questions\, and get inspired by what fellow faculty are doing with AI in their teaching.  \nBefore the session\, please use this form to share information about your AI Teaching Enhancement. This helps the AI Faculty Fellow provide individualized feedback and allows us to plan the session so it’s as beneficial as possible for everyone. \nShare your AI Teaching Enhancement\n(submit by Thursday\, March 26 to ensure feedback from AI Faculty Fellow)  \nJoin colleagues engaged in similar AI work\, exchange ideas\, and leave with fresh insights and practical next steps for your own AI‑supported teaching!  \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-workshop-your-ai-enhanced-assignment/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T140000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T144945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z UID:10002247-1774875600-1774879200@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-2/2026-03-30/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T110000 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260226T145243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z UID:10002371-1774951200-1774954800@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-3/2026-03-31/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T131500 DTSTAMP:20260618T141646 CREATED:20260126T203643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232706Z UID:10001954-1774962000-1774962900@www.pnw.edu SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: Links and Color Contrast to Stop the Guesswork DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nWe’ve all run into “click here” links or text that was hard to read because of low color contrast. It might’ve felt unclear what you were going to click next or what the text said. You’ll be able to learn about undescriptive links and transform them into clear\, meaningful links. We will also cover tools to check color contrast and alternatives to using color alone to communicate information.   \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-links-and-color-contrast-to-stop-the-guesswork/ CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR