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    • Lockdown Browser (in person)

    University Library Room 30

    Hosted by Charlie Mahoney  IN PERSON Workshop UL 30   This in-person workshop helps faculty use LockDown Browser to secure quizzes and exams in Canvas, while also learning how to guide students through downloading, installing, and testing the tool. We’ll walk through enabling LockDown in your course, explore Respondus Monitor options, and troubleshoot common student issues. You’ll leave with a quiz-ready setup, student instructions, and FTC… Continue reading Lockdown Browser (in person)

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    Demystifying CSUN: How Do I Get a New Course Through the Curriculum Process?

    Featuring Dan Weingarten, Chair of the Educational Policies Committee (EPC) Thinking about proposing a new course? This session offers an overview of the full curriculum approval process at CSUN, from department and college review through the university-level Educational Policies Committee (EPC). Learn what’s required at each stage, how proposals move forward, common pitfalls to avoid,… Continue reading Demystifying CSUN: How Do I Get a New Course Through the Curriculum Process?

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    Learn with the Library – Supporting Student Success with OneSearch

    Students often struggle with academic research not because they lack effort, but because expectations around sources and searching can seem opaque. This session focuses on clarifying research expectations by examining how students use OneSearch and by sharing practical yet simple strategies faculty can use to make those expectations more visible. Participants will leave with reusable… Continue reading Learn with the Library – Supporting Student Success with OneSearch

    Learn with the Library Series

    Lunch and Learn – Strategies for Mentoring Students

    Interested in mentoring students? Gain practical strategies and protocols for effective, productive mentoring. Facilitated by Doris Abrishami, Professor of Health Sciences. Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Register Here Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives

    • No-Cost AI Tools to Support Teaching and Creative Work 

    This session introduces faculty to no-cost generative AI tools that support teaching, research, and creative work. Through practical examples and low-stakes use cases, the talk explores how these tools can enhance course design, instructional materials, feedback, and scholarly productivity—without requiring specialized technical expertise. Faculty will leave with a curated toolkit and clear guidance for experimenting… Continue reading No-Cost AI Tools to Support Teaching and Creative Work 

    Tuesday Teaching Tips: Creating a Mid-semester Check-in

    Did you know that creating a mid-semester check-in for your students can positively impact your course evaluations? Come and learn how to design an effective mid-semester assessment. Date: Tuesday, March 3 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Location: Zoom REGISTER NOW

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    Demystifying CSUN: How do FTEs Work and What Do Associate Deans Actually Do?

    FacDev Commons CSUN University Library, Northridge, CA, United States

    Featuring Bohsiu Wu, Associate Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Ever wondered how FTEs are calculated, why course allocations shift, or what associate deans actually do day to day? Join Associate Dean Bohsiu Wu for a behind-the-scenes look at how faculty workload, enrollment, and college-level decision making fit together. This session will… Continue reading Demystifying CSUN: How do FTEs Work and What Do Associate Deans Actually Do?

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    Spring LinkedIn Workshop

    This workshop, led by Aida Camara-Crowder, will show faculty how to use LinkedIn strategically to increase the visibility of their research, connect with private funders, and expand the reach of their scholarship. Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Location: Zoom Register Here Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives

    LinkedIn for Faculty Workshop Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives

    Lunch and Learn: Tips on Publishing a Journal Article

    Dr. Anna Joaquin, Professor of Linguistics/TESL, will provide tips on how to prepare a journal article for submission. Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Register Here Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives