Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu.… Continue reading Lunch and Write Series-Spring 2026
Featuring Danielle Spratt, Director of Community Engagement Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Register Here
Dr. Edith Chen, Chair and Professor of Asian American Studies, will share best practices for event planning, including securing funding, promotion, collaboration, and other logistics to create engaging experiences for… Continue reading Lunch and Learn: A Faculty Guide to Organizing On-Campus Events
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Learn how to create engaging, accessible lecture videos using Panopto. In this workshop, faculty will explore how to record, edit, and enhance videos with simple tools such as trimming, adding content, and improving captions. Participants will also learn best practices for making videos easier for students to navigate and revisit. Hosted by Megan Duncan Jones.… Continue reading Creating, Editing, and Enhancing Lecture Videos with Panopto
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Join Faculty Development in this session to learn how to boost student engagement and learning in large classes by using active learning strategies. Date: Tuesday, April 7 Time: Noon to… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tips: Active Learning in Large Classes
Come and meet other assistant professors throughout the university. Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Time: 3 to 4:00 p.m. Location: FacDev Commons (University Library 3) Register Here Sponsored by the… Continue reading Assistant Professor Coffee Hour
Featuring Zeina Otaky-Ramirez, Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development Learn how the office approaches academic integrity and what to expect when concerns come up as well as guidance on navigating the process in ways that support student learning and accountability. Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.… Continue reading Demystifying CSUN: What Does the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Do?
Featuring Zeina Otaky-Ramirez, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development Learn how the office approaches academic integrity and what to expect when concerns come up as well as guidance on navigating the process in ways that support student learning and accountability. Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.… Continue reading Demystifying CSUN: What Does the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Do?
Join us this semester for four retreats. Come and write in community! Dates and Times: Wednesday Feb 11, 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday April 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Extended University 101 REGISTER HERE
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Join us for a session on helping students interpret their grades. We will share CSUN-specific research on students' perceptions of grades, as well as tangible practices for how instructors might help students gain assessment literacy. Date: Tuesday, April 14 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Location: Zoom REGISTER NOW
Featuring Mechelle Best, Dean of the College of Health and Human Development Join Dean Mechelle Best for a behind-the-scenes look at what the role of the dean actually involves and how decisions at the college level come together. Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Location: FacDev Commons (University Library 3) Register… Continue reading Demystifying CSUN: What Do Deans Actually Do?
Share new research and meet new colleagues in these lightning research presentations. Register as a presenter or audience member. Date: Friday, April 3, 2026 Time: 1 to 4:00 p.m. Location: Ferman Presentation Room, University Library Register Here Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Discover how Microsoft Teams integrates with Canvas to support communication and collaboration in your courses. In this workshop, faculty will learn how to connect Teams groups using Canvas to streamline instant messaging and announcements, helping students stay engaged and connected in to the course and class activities. Date: Monday, April 20 Time: Noon to 1… Continue reading Connecting Communication and Collaboration with Teams and Canvas
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Join us for this session to learn about the Creative Maker Studio in University Library (CSUN's official Makerspace) and all the resources and support that are available to students for learning new technologies, prototyping, collaboration, and digital creation. During the session, representatives from the Creative Maker Studio, Academic Technology, and Faculty Development will facilitate a… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tips: Teaching with the Creative Maker Studio
Featuring Gabriela Chavira, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research Learn how the office approaches academic integrity and what to expect when concerns come up as well as guidance on navigating the process in ways that support student learning and accountability. Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Location: FacDev Commons (University Library… Continue reading Demystifying CSUN: What Does the Office Undergraduate Research Do?
Learn how you can use archival materials and rare books from CSUN’s Special Collections & Archives in your courses. University Archivist Gayle O’Hara and Special Collections & Archives Librarian Mallory Furnier will provide a hands-on opportunity to work with our collections and connect you with archival materials relevant to your specific academic area of study.… Continue reading Learn with the Library: From Archives to the Classroom
Dr. Nicole M. Guidotti-Hernández earned her Ph.D. in English from Cornell University. She has been on the faculty at the University of Arizona and served as the inaugural chair of the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently a Professor in the Department of English… Continue reading Crafting Your Book Proposal Workshop
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Interested in writing accountability this fall? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives Mondays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi at achoi@csun.edu. Register Here
Wrapping up your course is an important yet often overlooked aspect of course design. Create a few simple activities to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their learning… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tips: Course Wrap Up
Featuring Mira Pak, Eisner Endowed Chair & Executive Director for the Center for Teaching and Learning Learn how SIMPACT, a mixed reality simulation platform for practicing real-world interactions, and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) support teaching and learning at CSUN. Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Register… Continue reading Demystifying CSUN: What is SIMPACT and What Does the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Do?