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OFD Events AY 26-27

This calendar will be updated with further details throughout the semester. Dates, times and locations are subject to change. 

September 2026

9—Best Practices Series: Teaching in the Age of AI, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, ASC 301, facilitated by Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development

18—Part-Time Faculty Lounge Kickoff, 3:30 to 4:30 PM, virtual, facilitated by Jennifer Hudson, Associate Director of Faculty Development 

18—Sister's Circle Writing Retreat and Workshop (FDG funded), 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, more details forthcoming

21—Faculty Development Grant Awardees Gathering, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, BU 219

22 – Faculty Mentoring Circle: Writing and Publishing, 1:30 to 2:30 PM, BU 219, facilitated by Rebecca Hedreen, Library Services 

23—Sponsored Programs for New Faculty, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, BU 219

24—Writing Series: How to Give Feedback, 4:00 to 5:00 PM, virtual, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director https://southernct.webex.com/southernct/j.php?MTID=ma34d0b3f9eec40cbf1c9fd3f66ed3afa

25—Hammonasset Beach: Experiential Teaching and Learning at the Shore (FDG funded), 11 AM to 3:30 PM, Meigs Point Nature Center, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, CT, facilitated by Meghan Barboza (BIO),Kelly Stiver (PSY), Scott Ellis (ENG) and Meigs Point staff. Limit: 30 people. 

30—Writing Series: How to Give Feedback, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, Political Science Conference Room EN C 234 F, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director

October 2026 

1—AAUP Grants Workshop, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, BU 219, facilitated by Jennifer Hudson, Associate Director of Faculty Development, and Julianne Fowler, Interim Director of Sponsored Programs and Research

7 – The Caring University Book Club, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, virtual

7 – Writing Series: How to Create W Course Proposals, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, Political Science Conference Room EN C 234 F, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director

9 – EXPLORE Workshop, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, BU 219, facilitated by Thierry Thesatus and Morgan Cottrell, Office of Career and Professional Development

9 – Gen AI Series (FDG funded): AI-Implications for Ethics and Public Policy Conference, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, SB 102

13—Writing Series: How to Create W Course Proposals, 5:00 to 6:00 PM, virtual, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director https://southernct.webex.com/southernct/j.php?MTID=me32e03770d0d8d49c58ba9e7cb3cf10c

14—Best Practices Series: Active Learning and Engaging Students, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, EN B 121 A & B, facilitated by Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development

20—Faculty Mentoring Circle: Navigating Challenging Conversations with Colleagues, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, BU 219, facilitated by Jennifer Hudson, Associate Director of Faculty Development

21—Faculty Mentoring Circle: Navigating Challenging Conversations with Colleagues, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, virtual, facilitated by Jennifer Hudson, Associate Director of Faculty Development

21—Course Design for Ultra, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, ASC 301, facilitated by Bo Zamfir, Director, Center for Educational & Assistive Technology and Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development

21—New Faculty Cohort: Mid-Semester Check-in, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, ASC 301

23—Sister's Circle Writing Retreat and Workshop (FDG funded): Academic vs Non-Academic Publication, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, ASC 201

23—Part-Time Faculty Lounge, 3:30 to 4:30 PM, virtual, facilitated by Shelley Stoehr-McCarthy, English

26—Course Design for Ultra, 3:00 to 4:00 PM, BU 438, facilitated by Bo Zamfir, Director, Center for Educational & Assistive Technology and Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development

28—The Caring University Book Club, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, virtual

28—Writing Series: Research Writing, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, Political Science Conference Room EN C 234 F, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director

29—Writing Series: Research Writing, 4:00 to 5:00 PM, virtual, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director https://southernct.webex.com/southernct/j.php?MTID=md16b2300b0fe17de3e183cb4d5a6c971

November 2026 

5—Writing Series: Ethical AI Use in Research, 4:00 to 5:00 PM, virtual, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director https://southernct.webex.com/southernct/j.php?MTID=m7e51e830c8ed31a4d9e6168e8a4faf40

5—Writing Series: Ethical AI Use in Research, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, Political Science Conference Room EN C-234F, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director 

13—Sister's Circle Writing Retreat and Workshop (FDG funded): The Self-Publishing Landscape, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, ASC 201

17—Faculty Mentoring Circle: Collaborating Across Disciplines, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, BU 219, facilitated by Jennifer Hudson, Associate Director of Faculty Development

18—Course Design for Ultra, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, BU 438, facilitated by Bo Zamfir, Director, Center for Educational & Assistive Technology and Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development

18—The Caring University Book Club, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, virtual

19—Best Practices Series: Feedback and Grading without Burnout, 11:30 to 12:30 PM*, BU 438, facilitated by Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development *Please note there has been a change in time, but not location. 

20—Course Design for Ultra, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, virtual, facilitated by Bo Zamfir, Director, Center for Educational & Assistive Technology and Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development

20—Part-Time Faculty Lounge, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, virtual, facilitated by Jennifer Hudson, Associate Director of Faculty Development

December 2026

7—Best Practices Series: Reflecting on Your Semester, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, BU 438, facilitated by Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development

7—New Faculty Cohort: Celebrating Your First Semester, 2:00 to 3:00 PM, BU 438

9—The Caring University Book Club, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, virtual

9 – “Grade In”: time TBD, Political Science Conference Room, EN C-234F, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director

January 2027

February 2027

11—Reimagining Teaching and Supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students Conference (FDG funded), ASC Ballroom, details forthcoming

26—Sister's Circle Writing Retreat and Workshop (FDG funded): details forthcoming

March 2027

April 2027

9—Sister's Circle Writing Retreat and Workshop (FDG funded): details forthcoming

May 2027