Sustained Onboarding: Available Sessions
We are working with partners to offer the best sessions that help orient you to teaching, research, and service on our campus.
Please check back, as more sessions may be added for Fall, and new sessions will be added for Spring once planning for that semester is underway.
Teaching Sessions
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New Faculty Learning Community
Select Thursdays, 11:00 - 12:00PM Sherrod Library, Room 441
February 1, March 7, April 11Join one of our New Faculty Learning Communities (we offer a Thursday group and a Friday group) to build a support group and learn about the process of course development and instruction throughout the academic year. With 3 meetings planned for fall and 3 to be planned for spring, you can satisfy your Sustained Onboarding requirement by attending all of them!
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Community of Learners
Wednesday, Jan. 24 2:00 - 3:30 Sherrod Library, Room 433
Part of our "Four Teaching Essentials" series. This is the one we did at our August New Faculty Orientation day, but if you missed it, you can register here!
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High-Impact Teaching Practices (HITPs)
Friday, Jan. 26 2:00 - 3:30 Sherrod Library, Room 433
or Tuesday, February 6 1:00 - 2:30 Zoom
Get a good overview of what we define as "high-impact teaching practices" (HITPs) as part of our General Education re-design requirements. These practices are great for ANY class, not just Gen Ed classes!
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Active & Collaborative Learning
Monday, Feb. 19 2:30 - 4:00 Sherrod Library, Room 433
Part of our "Four Teaching Essentials" series.
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Feedback Early & Often
Monday, Mar. 4 2:30 - 4:00 Zoom
Part of our "Four Teaching Essentials" series.
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Using SAI's Effectively
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Wednesday, April 3 2:30 - 4:00 Sherrod Library, Room 433
Learn how to best interpret Student Assessments of Instruction (SAIs).
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Respect for Students
Monday, Apr. 25 2:30 - 4:00 Zoom
Part of our "Four Teaching Essentials" series.
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Asynchronous Opportunities!
Can't make our scheduled sessions?
You can register for interactive, asynchronous sessions or workshop recordings!
Study Skills for Students (D2L workshop): Register
Flower Darby invited workshop: AI and Student Motivation (video): Request Link
How to Cheat workshop (video): Request Link
High-Impact Teaching Practices (HITPs) workshop (video): Request Link
Teaching & Tech Sessions
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Brave New World: ChatGPT and Other AI
Wednesday, February 14 1:00 - 2:30 on Zoom
Explore more about the strengths and weaknesses of ChatGPT (and other AI) and how to design classes to either strategically use it or work to outsmart it. A partnership between Academic Technology Services and the Center for Teaching Excellence.
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How to Cheat
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Monday, Apr. 8 11:00 - 12:00 on Zoom
Learn about what drives cheating and how to create conditions that discourage it.
A joint offering from the CTE and Academic Technology Services (ATS).
Tech Sessions
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Fixing Accessibility Problems in Documents
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Tuesday, Mar. 19 9:00 - 11:00 ATS Lab (Sherrod Library, 118)
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Instructional Design: Make AI Work for You and Your Online Course
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Tuesday, Mar. 19 10:00 - 11:00 Zoom
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D2L - All About Assessments
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Wednesday, Mar. 20 10:00 - 11:00 Zoom
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Creating Accessible Documents from Scratch
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Tuesday, Mar. 26 9:00 - 11:00 ATS Lab (Sherrod Library, 118)
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D2L - Gradebook Tips & Tricks
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Tuesday, Apr. 16 10:00 - 11:00 Zoom
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D2L - Advanced Templates for Online Courses
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Thursday, Apr. 25 1:00 - 2:00 Zoom
Research Sessions (offered by VP of Research's Office)
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Planning for a Systematic Review Project
February 27 | Culp Center Room 219
12:00 - 1:00
In this session, Christiana Keinath and Rachel Walden will provide attendees with an overview of the steps involved in completing a systematic review and an understanding of when this methodology is appropriate. Special attention will be given to the timeline, team members, and skills necessary to undertake a successful systematic review project. In addition, the presenters will solicit feedback from attendees on what future workshops they would benefit from on this topic.
No registration required; attendance will be taken
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Qualitative and Quantitative Quandries
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March 26 | Culp Center Room 219
12:00 - 1:00
In this session, Drs. Kelly Foster and Trena Paulus will introduce common social science research designs using both qualitative and quantitative data. Misconceptions, pitfalls, resources and solutions will be discussed. They will also describe research design and methodology resources for faculty here at ETSU.No registration required; attendance will be taken
University Support for Teaching & Research - Sessions
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Using the Archives of Appalachia for Teaching and Research
Thursday, February 8 11:00 - 12:00 Sherrod Library, Room 422
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Library Services for Teaching and Research
Wednesday, February 28 12:00 - 1:00 Zoom
Personal Professional Development Sessions
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Watch for new sessions that may be developed for this section!
Student Affairs and Support
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Removing the Barriers for Students with Disabilities: Accommodations and Accessibility
Tuesday, February 13 2:00 - 3:30 433 Sherrod Library
Join Director of Disability Services, Mary Little, for this workshop. Removing barriers for students with disabilities creates a level playing field for these students and paves the way for wider access for all students. Join this session to learn about specific barriers associated with common invisible disabilities and strategies for meeting student needs.
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How Instructors Can Support and Welcome Students of Marginalized Sexual and Gender Identities In (and Beyond) the Classroom
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Friday, February 16 10:00 - 11:30 433 Sherrod Library
Thursday, April 4 10:00 - 11:30 OnlineJoin Assistant Professor Mickey White, Dept. Counseling & Human Services, for this workshop. Students with marginalized sexual or gender identities often struggle to be adequately affirmed in college classrooms. In this session, attendees will learn strategies to support and affirm LGBTQIA+ students both in and out of the classroom.