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.
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
Featuring Kevin Zemlicka, Senior Program Coordinator of Project Rebound Learn how Project Rebound supports system-impacted students at CSUN and explore practical ways faculty can partner with the program to foster belonging and student success. Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Location: FacDev Commons (University Library 3) or Zoom Register Here
Are you curious about what is held in Special Collections & Archives and how this might support your research and instruction? Join University Archivist Gayle O'Hara for a hands-on session focused on: Introduction to Archives, Finding Aids, and CSUN’s Collecting Areas with a special focus on our University Archives and Campus History. Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Time:… Continue reading Learn with the Library – Introductions to Archives, Finding Aids, and CSUN’s Collecting Areas
Join us for a day of writing in a supportive environment! Dedicated writing time Learn new writing strategies Peer support Lunch, coffee, and snacks A chance to reset and make a writing plan for the rest of the semester Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Extended University, Room 101… Continue reading Spring Writing Retreat
