New Faculty Professional Development Workshops 2020-2021

To view upcoming workshops by series category, select the series focus area below. 

Teaching and Learning | IDEA Course/Teaching Evaluation Focus | Tenure Series | Research 101 Series | Engagement Series 

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Elevating Student Engagement Series 

The Primary/Regency Effect, When Learning Takes Place 

Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning 
Facilitators: Cheryl Tays and Kyle Cook 
Thursday, September 24st  | 11-12pm via Teams 

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Increase Student Engagement by Leveraging the Learning Management System (iLearn)

Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning 
Facilitators: Cheryl Tays and Kyle Cook 
Thursday, October 1st | 11-12pm via Teams

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Improve Student Engagement with Less Technology 

Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning 
Facilitators: Cheryl Tays and Kyle Cook 
Thursday, October 15th | 11-12pm via Teams  

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Zoom Breakout Rooms for Engaging Students 

Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning 
Facilitators: Cheryl Tays and Kyle Cook 
Thursday, November 12th | 11-12pm via Teams 

 

Gamification of Learning 

Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning 
Facilitators: Cheryl Tays and Kyle Cook 
Thursday, January 28th | 11-12pm via Teams 

 

Engagement Opportunities Outside iLearn 

Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning 
Facilitators: Cheryl Tays and Kyle Cook 
Thursday, April 1st | 11-12pm via Teams 

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IDEA Course/Teaching Evaluation Focus Series 

Course Evaluations: Selecting Appropriate Student Learning Outcomes and Garnering Response Rates 

Facilitators: IARE Director and Associate Director 
Thursday, October 8th | 11-12pm via Teams 

 

Course Evaluations: Engaging with Course Evaluation Results to Improve Teaching Pedagogy 

Facilitators: IARE Director and Associate Director 
Thursday, January 21st | 11-12pm via Teams 

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Tenure Series 

Tenure at TnTech: Policy & Annual Tenure-Track Review Schedule 

Facilitators: Provost Lori Bruce, Dr. Curtis Armstrong, Dr. Mark Stephens, Dr. Holly Anthony 
Thursday, September 10th | 11-12pm via Teams 

 

Tenure Dossier Prep 

Facilitators: Dr. Curtis Armstrong, Dr. Mark Stephens, Dr. Holly Anthony, Dr. Bedelia Russell 
Thursday, October 29th | 11-12pm via Teams 

 

Tenure & Promotion- Panel Discussion-Q&A 

Facilitators: Department Chair Panel, Dr. Bedelia Russell, Dr. Jason Beach 
Thursday, February 11th | 11-12pm via Teams 

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Research 101 Series

Research 101: Sponsored Projects Overview

Office of Research and Grant Accounting 
Thursday, September 17th | 11-12pm via Teams 

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Research 101: Identifying Funding 

Office of Research 
Thursday, October 22nd | 11-12pm via Teams 

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TnTech Faculty Research Grant Proposals: Tips & Pitfalls Q&A

Office of Research, Grant Accounting, Faculty Research Grants Committee Chair 
Thursday, November 19th | 11-12pm via Teams 

 

Research 101: Subrecipient Monitoring 

Office of Research and Grant Accounting 
Thursday, February 4th | 11-12pm via Teams 

 

Research 101: Post Award Management 

Office of Research and Grant Accounting 
Thursday, February 25th | 11-12pm via Teams 

 

Research 101: Responsible Conduct of Research 

Office of Research 
Thursday, March 11th | 11-12pm via Teams 

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Engagement Series 

TnTech Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): Undergraduate Creative Inquiry

Facilitators: QEP Director, Dr. Lenly Weathers 
Thursday, February 18th | 11-12pm via Teams 

 

Diversity & Inclusion: From Strategies to Practices 

Facilitator: Dr. Andrea Arce-Trigatti and Team 
Friday, March 5th | 9a-12pm via Teams 

 

Undergrad Research & High Impact Practices 

Facilitator: URECA Director, Dr. Ed Lisic
Thursday, March 25th | 11-12 pm via Teams 

 

Shared Governance and Academic Freedom 

Facilitator: Dr. Holly Stretz, Faculty Senate President and Dr. Jeanette Wolak, Faculty Senate President-Elect 
Thursday, April 8th | 11-12pm via Teams