FRCAE Next Week (9/21-9/25)

Here are FRCAE’s professional development offerings for the week of September 21-25. Events not previously listed on the FRCAE Newsletter Calendar are marked with ** before them.

Monday, 9/21
12:00pm–Lunch & Learn: The AI-Resilient Classroom
Join us as we discuss methods you can incorporate into your classes, online and in-person, to diminish AI interference. In FRCAE (D-104) and on Teams.

Tuesday, 9/22
11:00am–Promotion & Early Tenure Information Session
If you are planning on applying for a promotion or early tenure this year, come join Tammy Bruno & Megan Schutte to learn all about the process. In FRCAE (D-104) and on Teams.

12:30pm–Better Allies Workbook Session
Over the summer, we discussed the book Better Allies. This semester, we are working our way through the workbook. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the book! Come and learn about being a better ally in the workplace. In FRCAE (D-104) and on Teams.

Wednesday, 9/23
2:00pm–The Power of Video: Designing Engaging Learning Experiences
Video can be a powerful tool for enhancing learning, but effective use requires more than simply embedding content into a course. In this session, participants will explore best practices for selecting, creating, storing, and managing video resources to support student success and accessibility. Learn how to leverage the college’s available video tools and platforms, incorporate interactive elements such as in-video quizzes and knowledge checks, and design engaging learning experiences that promote active participation rather than passive viewing.

• Resources: Yuja, Video Note
• Accessibility Requirements for Videos
• How to embed videos inside Brightspace Courses
• Learn why videos should not be loaded directly in Brightspace. In FRCAE (D-104) and on Teams.

**3:15pm-Academic Integrity Roundtable
Join us for a discussion on academic integrity. This session is offered as in-person only to allow for candid conversation. In FRCAE (D-104).

Thursday, 9/24
12:30pm– PEER Information Session
Join us as Tammy Bruno reviews the PEER process for the 2026-2027 academic year. In FRCAE (D-104) and on Teams.

Friday, 9/25
1:00pm–New Faculty Orientation
Join Tammy Bruno and Andy Yeager as they share ideas for active learning, student engagement, and strategies for activities and assessments. In FRCAE (D-104) and on Teams.

1:00pm–Advising Virtual Q&A Coffee Hour
New from the Student Success Center! Emma Hawke, our Registration Coordinator, and various guest presenters will be hosting a virtual drop-in session on Fridays to answer your questions about advising. On Teams.