This is a full listing of opportunities on our registration site and includes TLPDC sessions and events facilitated by other departments on campus.
Please click on the session title for the description and option to register.
- Apr21Tue
Canvas Studio - Working Session (April 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) - (April 21, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am)
Available Seats: 22 of 25
Date: April 21, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Texas Tech University is moving from FeedbackFruits to Canvas Studio. Join us for a hands-on working session to explore Canvas Studio’s tools and features. What to bring: Your laptop Specific questions about Quizzes, Assignments, or Discussions in Canvas Studio This session is designed for you to ask questions, and get personalized support as you transition your content. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Apr21Tue
Expanding Capacity to Mentor Undergraduates in Research - (April 21, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Available Seats: 25 of 40
Date: April 21, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location:TLPDC Room 150
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 150
Incorporating undergraduate researchers into your research lab can be a powerful, win-win strategy that benefits your research program as well as the undergraduate researchers. Undergraduate research is an impactful, transformative experience with numerous benefits for undergraduate researchers. TTU invests heavily in undergraduate research through programs like TrUE, CISER, McNair Scholars, CASURA, course-based undergraduate research experiences, among others. Often, the limiting factor is mentors’ time. In this panel, four faculty from a variety of fields will share their experiences and strategies for engaging a large number of undergraduates in research sustainably and productively. Strategies include team-based approaches to research and incorporating research experiences into coursework. Panelists: Lisa Limeri, Department of Biological Sciences Matt Johnson, Department of Biological Sciences Lourdes Juan, Department of Mathematics & Statistics Jacob Bell, Department of History
- Apr22Wed
Power Over & Power Under vs. Power With: Reimagining Power in Higher Education - (April 22, 2026 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM)
Available Seats: 49 of 76
Date: April 22, 2026 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Location:TLPDC Room 151
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 151
Facilitator: Dr. Lisa Garner Santa This session invites faculty to examine how power dynamics shape our work in higher education, both in formal structures and in everyday interactions. Using core processes from Nonviolent Communication (NVC), we will explore the distinctions between “power over,” “power under,” and “power with,” and consider how these patterns influence communication, decision-making, and relationships across campus. Through guided reflection, NVC-based exercises, and small-group discussion, participants will reimagine power as a collaborative, generative force that supports mutual respect, shared purpose, and a healthier academic culture. TLPDC 151 or TEAMS Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 287 597 623 005/Passcode: f5dV3wi9
- Apr24Fri
The Swings That Have Missed - (April 24, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Available Seats: 21 of 36
Date: April 24, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
This discussion invites participants to rethink the role of failed attempts in academic life—not as a flaw or a dead end, but as an essential and often unseen part of growth, learning, and persistence. The Swings That Have Missed will center on the moments that don’t make it onto résumés or CVs: the rejected proposals, unsuccessful teaching techniques, misses in mentorship, and other paths that didn’t unfold as planned this semester.
It may feel vulnerable to participate in a conversation about endeavors we wish would have turned out differently and share stories about the successes that were not to be, but it is important for our wellbeing to be able to do so. It is our hope that participants can find a supportive space and think about how setbacks shape our academic journeys at every stage and feel comfort that we are not alone as we “swing and miss”. Join Mitzi Ziegner, Associate Director at the TLPDC, for a facilitated discussion that will help us acknowledge that both wins and losses are a normal part of our academic journeys. By the end of the conversation, we hope to foster resilience, authenticity, and connection. This session is designed for anyone navigating academic spaces who seeks a more honest, compassionate, and realistic in their approach to achievement. - Apr28Tue
RaiderCanvas Peer Review Assignments (April 28, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) - (April 28, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Available Seats: 23 of 25
Date: April 28, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:TLPDC Room 153
2802 18th Street
Lubbock, TX 79409Room: TLPDC 153
Texas Tech University is transitioning from FeedBackFruits Peer Review to Canvas Peer Review Assignments. Join us for a hands-on working session to explore the Canvas Peer Review Assignment features. What to bring: Your laptop Specific questions about Canvas Peer Review Assignments This session is designed for you to ask questions, and get personalized support as you transition your content. We look forward to seeing you there!