Summer 2026 Workshops

Unless otherwise specified, all workshops are offered via Zoom and in person.

Recordings will be posted in Faculty Resources and the CTL Recorded Workshops Intranet Page.

Summer 2026 Training Calendar

Topic	Description	Trainer	Date, Time, and Location
Accessible Course Design for All	Learn actionable techniques to create equitable, user-friendly courses, moving beyond compliance toward intentional, inclusive design.	Dr. Ricardo Varguez	May 28, 4:00–5:00 PM Room: CEC 2009 & Zoom
Respondus Monitor Feature Updates	Overview of Respondus Monitor features, including webcam and environment monitoring during tests.	Josh Allen & Dr. Ricardo Varguez	June 4, 2:30–3:30 PM Room: 308 & Zoom
Faculty Senate Article	Discussion of a higher education article selected and shared one month prior.	Lindsey Sayers	June 11, 2:30–3:30 PM Room: 210 Only
Teaching with AI? Start Here	Learn how AI tools can enhance teaching, including generating practice examples instantly.	Dr. Sophie Feng	June 25, 2:30–3:30 PM Room: CEC 2009 & Zoom
Design Strategies for Writing Assessment Questions in an AI World	Rethink assessment design and explore AI-resistant approaches rather than “AI-proof” questions.	Gretchen Jopp	July 2, 2:30–3:30 PM Room: 308 & Zoom
Updates to the Nest	Learn about new updates and how departments can get involved.	Josh Allen	July 16, 3:00–4:00 PM Room: 308 & Zoom
Strategies for Cultivating an Inclusive Classroom	Explore evidence-based practices to foster inclusion and belonging in the classroom.	Michael Ehrecke	July 23, 3:00–4:00 PM Zoom only
Faculty Working Retreat	Informal workshop to support course preparation, troubleshooting, and setup for fall semester.	CTL & Checklist Design Team	July 30, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Location: Howard Hall No Zoom available