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Get More Done with Microsoft 365

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Instructor: Darrin Campbell (Lunch Bytes is a collaboration with Faculty Development) Get More Done with Microsoft 365 is a faculty workshop introducing CSUN's core Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Loop, and Copilot AI) as a unified collaboration ecosystem. The session demonstrates how these tools enable effective collaboration with colleagues and students… Continue reading Get More Done with Microsoft 365

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Boost Productivity with Microsoft 365—In and Out of the Classroom

Microsoft 365 is a faculty workshop introducing CSUN's core Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Loop, and Copilot AI) as a unified collaboration ecosystem. The session demonstrates how these tools enable effective collaboration with colleagues and students through file sharing, co-creation, persistent project spaces, and streamlined communication. Training dates will be… Continue reading Boost Productivity with Microsoft 365—In and Out of the Classroom

From Studying Harder to Studying Smarter: Teaching Students Effective Learning Strategies

You can empower students to boost their learning by introducing them to effective learning strategies. Join us for this session to learn about the five-step study cycle and short activities that will help students reflect on their performance and adapt their learning strategies. Date: Tuesday, February 10 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Location: Zoom REGISTER… Continue reading From Studying Harder to Studying Smarter: Teaching Students Effective Learning Strategies

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Lunch and Learn: How to Build a Writing Practice

Learn effective and enjoyable strategies to be a productive writer, no matter how busy the semester gets. Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 Time: 12:00 to 1:00pm Location: Zoom Register Now! Questions? Email Dr. Anne Soon Choi. Sponsored by the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives.

Classroom Technology: Hands-On Training Session

Learn how to leverage classroom technology tools to enrich the teaching and learning experience—without getting bogged down in the mechanics. By spending less time figuring out how the technology works, you can focus more fully on engaging with your students. This in-person workshop guides participants in effectively using classroom technology through the room touch panel,… Continue reading Classroom Technology: Hands-On Training Session

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Tuesday Teaching Tips: Think-Pair-Share and other Quick Active Learning

Learn how you can add simple, quick active learning strategies to your class so you are not lecturing the whole time. These can be included in your lesson plan or added on the fly when you notice students aren't engaged and you want to get them to participate. Date: Tuesday, February 17 Time: Noon to… Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tips: Think-Pair-Share and other Quick Active Learning

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Demystifying CSUN: Instructionally Related Activities (IRAs): What They Are and How They Can Support Your Teaching

Featuring Callie Juarez, Senior Director, Academic Resources and Planning This session will walk through what qualifies as an Instructionally Related Activity, what IRA funds can and cannot be used for at CSUN, and practical ways faculty can use these resources to support teaching and student learning before the upcoming submission deadline on March 2. Bring… Continue reading Demystifying CSUN: Instructionally Related Activities (IRAs): What They Are and How They Can Support Your Teaching

Lunch and Learn: Planning a Campus Event

Interested in bringing a speaker to campus? Join campus expert Dr. Edith Chen, Professor of Asian American Studies to learn how to manage event logistics, promotion, collaboration, and engage students and the campus community. Date: Friday, February 20, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00pm Location: Zoom Register Here Questions? Email Dr. Anne Soon Choi. Sponsored by… Continue reading Lunch and Learn: Planning a Campus Event

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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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?

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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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