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 – 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—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), 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, more details forthcoming
23—Part-Time Faculty Lounge, 3:30 to 4:30 PM (tentative), virtual, facilitator TBD
26—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
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), 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, more details forthcoming
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
19—Best Practices Series: Feedback and Grading without Burnout, 1:00 to 2:00 PM, BU 438, facilitated by Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development
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 (tentative), virtual, facilitator TBD
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 – “Grade In”: time TBD, Political Science Conference Room, EN C-234F, facilitated by Tess Marchant-Shapiro, SCSU Writing Director
January 2027
February 2027
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