All Events

Resources for Teaching with the Texas Tech University Libraries - (September 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)

Available Seats: 25 of 36

Date: September 8, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Sabrina Davis (Assistant Librarian, University Libraries) and Katie DeVet (Assistant Librarian, University Libraries)

Need resources for teaching but not sure what to do after choosing a textbook or assigning readings? Let the Texas Tech University Libraries help you find those next steps! Build reading lists that combine library resources, OER, and non-traditional sources with Course Reserves; look for ways to save you time and your students money with Open Educational Resources; and learn how both OER and course reserves can work together to prevent academic gatekeeping and increase classroom equity.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254531283194024?p=tk9vjgsWYYnGPkfQ3s
Meeting ID: 254 531 283 194 024
Passcode: M4kg6WD6

Community-engaged Learning Course Designation Workshop #1 - (September 9, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Available Seats: 17 of 36

Date: September 9, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

This 3-part series on Community-engaged Learning integrates engagement with external communities into coursework to deepen students’ academic learning and promote civic responsibility. It places emphasis on pedagogy that links academic study with community involvement to address community-identified needs through collaboratively organized educational experiences that strengthen communities, enhance student subject area learning, develop human capital, and seek transformation of all participants.  Through this faculty training, participants will learn the principles and best practices of Community-engaged Learning, develop strategies for building reciprocal community partnerships, and explore methods for designing, implementing, and assessing high-impact community-engaged courses. Faculty will leave with practical tools, resources, and a clear roadmap for earning the CeL course designation while integrating meaningful community-engaged experiences that enhance student learning and create lasting community impact. 

O&E Lunch and Learn: National Ranching Heritage Center - (September 9, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Available Seats: 0 of 40

Date: September 9, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 150

The Lunch & Learns are intended to serve as informational sessions for faculty, providing an opportunity to learn more about programs within the Outreach and Engagement divisions, explore potential collaborations, and discuss available seed grant opportunities.

Transparent Assignment Design: How to Write Assignments that Help Students Understand What You Expect - (September 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)

Available Seats: 13 of 36

Date: September 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Suzanne Tapp (Associate Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning)

Perhaps the smallest and most important change teachers can make is to offer students an honest look at their rationale for what they require students to do. The Transparency in Learning and Teaching framework (TILT) focuses on how and why students are learning course content in particular ways, and how this learning is relevant for all students. The goal is simple: to make learning processes explicit and equitably accessible for all students. In this workshop, we will consider how outlining purpose, task, and criteria can help us engage with students before they undertake their work in our classes. We will also demonstrate how instructors can use AI to tweak existing assignments to align with the TILT framework. This simple change can aid students in understanding the knowledge they will gain from completing the work and how they might use skills and knowledge in their lives during and beyond college, the tasks involved, and the expected criteria with which we will assess their work.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/296196343752945?p=DJ0TT5e5w1jqoz2MwD
Meeting ID: 296 196 343 752 945
Passcode: Kd7Ak2Hg

CeL Coffee, Collaboration and Consultation

Available Seats: 20 of 20

Date: September 10, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

For CeL Faculty Affiliates Topic: Engaged Research & Scholarship Resources

Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas: A Working Session with TTU Libraries

Available Seats: 23 of 30

Date: September 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Course Reserves are becoming Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas! Learn how you can embed the readings and resources you already use into Canvas, get help finding accessible versions, and link resources within your modules. Bring your syllabus and live [or development] Canvas shells and build your courses with librarians and library staff on hand to help you and answer questions as they arise.

Assigned & Optional Readings can include resources owned by the TTU Libraries like eBooks, journal articles, book chapters, and streaming media, as well as physical books, scores, and recordings, in addition to anything you can think of which can include blogs, online videos, Open Educational Resources, music playlists, reference websites, and more! You also have the flexibility to place personal copies on reserve, request that resources be purchased, and get help with accessibility, copyright permissions, and clean scans.

The best part? TTU Libraries Course Reserve staff become your partner to make sure that links work, PDFs are readable, and access points haven’t changed. Reusing or revising a reading list can be done easily with just a couple of clicks, whether it is your first time teaching a course or your twentieth.

Raider Success Hub Fundamentals for Faculty - (September 16, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)

Available Seats: 96 of 100

Date: September 16, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Blake Jones (Training Specialist, Raider Success Hub)

Raider Success Hub (RSH) is Texas Tech’s centralized platform for supporting student success. In this training, faculty will learn basic navigation of the system, how to view student information, submit alerts, complete progress surveys, and more. Faculty play a critical role in student success, and this session will demonstrate how RSH makes it easier to offer timely support and connect students to the right resources at the right time.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/293981110290603?p=kGkMYakZVSbQSg6fIF
Meeting ID: 293 981 110 290 603
Passcode: Hn3Au3Gw

TTU Human Subject Training 1: Introduction to the IRB - (September 16, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)

Available Seats: 47 of 50

Date: September 16, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:
All Events

The Human Research Protection Program is offering an Institutional Review Board training for graduate students and faculty members conducting human subject research. The training will take place over five weeks, and will be offered in-person at the TLPDC and virtually through Zoom. Researchers who attend all five sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion for Texas Tech University Human Subject Training. This will count towards the training requirement for IRB submissions. Researchers do not have to complete all five trainings in one semester to receive the certificate. They can attend different trainings throughout multiple semesters. This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/95441308650?pwd=nbrDGHYJMShOGIfwFjysAGaxaanoBP.1&from=addon

New Faculty Training for IRB Process - (September 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm)

Available Seats: 15 of 36

Date: September 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: CassiDe Street (Assistant Vice President, Human Research Protection Program Office)

Meet the IRB Chair, Director, and HRPP Staff and hear our tips and tricks for submitting an IRB. The session will provide information on submitting IRBs to TTU, required human subject training, external collaborations, transferring IRBs, and international research.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/220525133900775?p=TnGVe808ZVIhsinYho
Meeting ID: 220 525 133 900 775
Passcode: gW6Wy6Vz

Social Entreprenuership Program Lunch - (September 18, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm)

Available Seats: 37 of 40

Date: September 18, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 150

We will hold a Social Entrepreneurship Discussion with a light lunch for faculty. Our speaker will be Morgan Haynes who is the CEO of Tribal Health. She will discuss with us her professional experience and the importance of Social Entrepreneurship in health care and business.

Managing Student Communication Effectively - (September 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)

Available Seats: 23 of 36

Date: September 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitators: Christine Self (Director, Parent & Family Relations) & Malinda Colwell (Associate Dean, Human Development & Family Sciences)

Is managing your email making your life more difficult? Do you feel pressure to respond to student messages 24/7? Are you unsure how to handle some messages from students? In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for how to manage communications with students and how to make your inbox more friend than foe. We will discuss how better to streamline the task of responding to emails, how to make your inbox less distracting while ensuring you don’t miss important messages, and how to set and share boundaries to make sure you’re not constantly responding to emails instead of getting things done. We also will discuss how to manage emails so you can enjoy your time away from work.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2373312001702?p=Lj2mmfBRwM0xCX14Pj
Meeting ID: 237 331 200 170 2
Passcode: 9KT9Pv2W

AI:20 | Turn Lecture Videos into Accessible Content - (September 22, 2026 11:00 am - 11:20 am)

Available Seats: 90 of 100

Date: September 22, 2026 11:00 am - 11:20 am

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/284298345831257?p=LeACJHQctB9RDT0HyM

Facilitator: Lisa Low (Director of the Division of AI Pedagogy & Policy; Professor of Practice, Public Relations)

Give existing lecture videos a second life while improving accessibility. Learn how to use YouTube transcripts with timestamps and generative AI to create accurate, readable transcripts and transform video content into accessible course materials students can search, review, and use for studying.
AI:20 is a fast, practical series from the Division of AI Pedagogy & Policy. Each 20-minute session pairs generative AI with tools already available at Texas Tech to simplify course development, reduce frustration, and give faculty time back. Twenty minutes. One smarter workflow. Hours back.

Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/284298345831257?p=LeACJHQctB9RDT0HyM
Meeting ID: 284 298 345 831 257
Passcode: nB7mH2Mi

Annual Disclosure and Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Workshop - (September 23, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)

Available Seats: 35 of 36

Date: September 23, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitators: Marisol Chavex Alonzo and Landon Lutrick (Research Compliance Specialists, Responsible Research)

The 2026–2027 disclosure system is now open for individuals to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and commitment by October 1, 2026. Annual disclosure is required by Texas Tech University’s operating procedures, Texas Tech University System Regulations, and by State and Federal regulations. This workshop will provide attendees with hands-on assistance with completing their Annual Disclosure. We will briefly address frequently asked questions about disclosure, what the regulatory world requires and why adherence to disclosure requirements protects your professional reputation and the perception of research integrity.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/289360329587797?p=Hq78vRie0XpSCX66FU
Meeting ID: 289 360 329 587 797
Passcode: Zr2EE6Bx

TTU Human Subject Training 2: Navigating Cayuse IRB - (September 23, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)

Available Seats: 50 of 50

Date: September 23, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:
All Events

The Human Research Protection Program is offering an Institutional Review Board training for graduate students and faculty members conducting human subject research. The training will take place over five weeks, and will be offered in-person at the TLPDC and virtually through Zoom. Researchers who attend all five sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion for Texas Tech University Human Subject Training. This will count towards the training requirement for IRB submissions. Researchers do not have to complete all five trainings in one semester to receive the certificate. They can attend different trainings throughout multiple semesters. This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/95441308650?pwd=nbrDGHYJMShOGIfwFjysAGaxaanoBP.1&from=addon

Using Generative AI to Support Quantitative Data Analysis in the Classroom - (September 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

Available Seats: 92 of 100

Date: September 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221072466520097?p=7vEmSzwkgk9ncgKHju

Facilitator: Carlos Echeverria (Assistant Professor, Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures) This presentation explores the potential applications of generative AI for quantitative data analysis in the classroom, ranging from data preparation to full-fledged statistical modeling. Experiences from a graduate linguistics seminar are discussed, highlighting the utility of generative AI in helping students visualize their data and among alternative models in R/RStudio, as well as some of its risks, especially for students who view AI as a substitute for understanding data and statistical principles. By the end of the presentation, attendees will have a better idea of some of the specific applications of generative AI in the data analysis classroom and be familiar with ways to prevent and detect misuse among students. Additionally, some of the applications discussed may prove useful in attendees’ own research. *This workshop was developed as part of a TLPDC AI Mini-Grant. Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/221072466520097?p=7vEmSzwkgk9ncgKHju Meeting ID: 221 072 466 520 097 Passcode: UV6kr9N5

Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Fresh Approach to Academic Integrity

Available Seats: 84 of 100

Date: September 28, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/277594173175031?p=KlLlosKaVFigJltfUB

Facilitators: Mitzi Ziegner (Associate Director of the TLPDC, TeMPO Program Director) and Barbie Chambers (Director, Faculty Mentorship Academy)

Why do some students see academic integrity as an outdated formality while faculty view it as fundamental to education? This interactive workshop facilitated by Barbie Chambers and Mitzi Ziegner from the TLPDC explores the gaps that shape how we and our students approach academic honesty. You'll discover practical strategies for moving beyond rule enforcement to meaningful conversations about character and professional preparation. Through real scenarios and discussion, we'll explore innovative ways to help students embrace integrity as a cornerstone of their Red Raider identity. Join us to transform how you think about and teach academic honor!

Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/277594173175031?p=KlLlosKaVFigJltfUB
Meeting ID: 277 594 173 175 031
Passcode: e4yF9H8G

Mentorship Series: Facilitating Group & Individual Dynamics - (September 28, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM)

Available Seats: 299 of 300

Date: September 28, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/281290816864739?p=edAcmXMYJQvpCE80cl

Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers   Effective mentorship begins with establishing a relationship and trust between individuals and within groups. Mentors who facilitate these dynamics must be intentional, clear, and flexible while fostering open dialogue. This workshop will explore how mentors can encourage individual ownership, self-reflection, and shared discoveries with their mentees.

Extending Engagement: Unlocking the Full Power of Top Hat - (September 29, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Available Seats: 91 of 100

Date: September 29, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216324763388201?p=w7QdiMTqNLlKsvCPAt

Facilitator: Tara Furey (Top Hat Enterprise Engagement Manager)

Engagement from day one. Join Top Hat for an overview of the dynamic courseware and student engagement tools that are available across campus. Learn how Top Hat can help you create impactful learning experiences before, during and after class. We’ll cover strategies to make learning active while keeping a pulse on student progress, how to build interactive discussions, polls, and quizzes, and how to incorporate formative assessment.

Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216324763388201?p=w7QdiMTqNLlKsvCPAt
Meeting ID: 216 324 763 388 201
Passcode: 92wD3VJ9

TTU Human Subject Training 3: Data Collection and Privacy, Confidentiality & Security - (September 30, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)

Available Seats: 50 of 50

Date: September 30, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:
All Events

The Human Research Protection Program is offering an Institutional Review Board training for graduate students and faculty members conducting human subject research. The training will take place over five weeks, and will be offered in-person at the TLPDC and virtually through Zoom. Researchers who attend all five sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion for Texas Tech University Human Subject Training. This will count towards the training requirement for IRB submissions. Researchers do not have to complete all five trainings in one semester to receive the certificate. They can attend different trainings throughout multiple semesters. This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/95441308650?pwd=nbrDGHYJMShOGIfwFjysAGaxaanoBP.1&from=addon

Supporting Our Students: Strategies for Responding with Empathy and Compassion While Maintaining Boundaries and High Expectations - (October 1, 2026 11:00 am - 12:20 pm)

Available Seats: 28 of 40

Date: October 1, 2026 11:00 am - 12:20 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 150

Facilitators: Nichole Morelock (Professor of Practice and Chair of the Department of Interdisciplinary Human Sciences) and Mitzi Ziegner (Associate Director of the TLPDC, TeMPO Program Director)

Join Dr. Nichole Morelock, Professor of Practice in the Department of Community, Family, & Addiction Sciences and Mitzi Ziegner, Instructor for the College of Human Sciences and the Honors College and Associate Director at the TLPDC, as they discuss strategies for holding space and responding to students with grace while also maintaining high expectations, healthy boundaries and a nurturing a rich learning environment. Lunch will be provided and there will be time at the end for an “ask me anything” style conversation.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/299466009477384?p=vLEV0248u9ycPQp6J9
Meeting ID: 299 466 009 477 384
Passcode: 4xK7cf7e

John M. Burns Conference: Morning Keynote

Available Seats: 56 of 72

Date: October 2, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 151

Compassionate Pedagogy in Practice: Making Space for Connection, Mistakes, and Meaningful Learning
with Dr. Vicki Pitstick

In higher education, faculty are tasked with the difficult responsibility of holding high standards for student learning while also having compassion in the classroom. In this keynote session, Dr. Vicki Pitstick will talk about the value of holding those ideas together in tension. Compassionate pedagogy doesn't have to mean sacrificing rigor and it actually has potential benefits for deep learning and engagement. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own teaching as they consider new ways to build a classroom culture of connection and trust in order to make space for mistakes and risks and support high level learning. Lunch will be provided in the TLPDC lobby right after the session!

John M. Burns Conference: Afternoon Workshop

Available Seats: 61 of 72

Date: October 2, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 151

Compassionate Pedagogy in Practice: Making Space for Connection, Mistakes, and Meaningful Learning
with Dr. Vicki Pitstick

This workshop will build on the ideas of compassionate pedagogy discussed in the morning keynote. Participants will have the opportunity to think more deeply about the tensions that are directly related to student behavior, like authenticity vs. perfectionism, vulnerability vs. disengagement, and courage vs. shame. Groups will have time to develop concrete strategies, messaging, activities, and plans to assist in navigating these tensions while using a compassionate approach.

Navigating Difficult Conversations in the Undergraduate Classroom

Available Seats: 35 of 36

Date: October 5, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitators: Kent Wilkinson (Professor in Journalism and Creative Media Industries) and Jerome Koch (Professor in Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work) Teaching undergraduates means navigating a wide range of student perspectives, expectations, and reactions, and doing so thoughtfully requires both experience and preparation. In this session, two seasoned faculty members, Dr. Kent Wilkinson (College of Media and Communication) and Dr. Jerome Koch (College of Arts and Sciences), will share their perspectives on effective communication practices with undergraduate students, drawing on decades of combined classroom experience. They will offer candid reflections on teaching in today's higher education landscape and what it means to communicate with clarity, confidence, and care when the stakes feel high. The session will include practical scenarios and discussion of possible responses to challenging classroom moments, giving participants concrete strategies they can bring to their own courses. Dr. Wilkinson and Dr. Koch will also speak to the importance of building relationships with supportive administrators and senior faculty colleagues who can serve as trusted resources and guides as you find your footing in the classroom and in the institution. This conversation is especially relevant for graduate part-time instructors and early-career faculty who are still developing their classroom voice and looking for trusted guidance from colleagues who have navigated the terrain before them. Lunch will be provided for everyone who registers.

AI:20 | Accessible in an Instant - (October 5, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:20 pm)

Available Seats: 92 of 100

Date: October 5, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:20 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/261419900042646?p=LrJqMOdGLgNnMhwzVZ

Facilitator: Lisa Low (Director of the Division of AI Pedagogy & Policy; Professor of Practice, Public Relations)

Use generative AI and RaiderCanvas templates to create clearer, more accessible course materials faster. See how AI can help restructure content, improve headings and organization, draft alt text, and turn existing materials into more student-friendly Canvas pages.
AI:20 is a fast, practical series from the Division of AI Pedagogy & Policy. Each 20-minute session pairs generative AI with tools already available at Texas Tech to simplify course development, reduce frustration, and give faculty time back. Twenty minutes. One smarter workflow. Hours back.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/261419900042646?p=LrJqMOdGLgNnMhwzVZ
Meeting ID: 261 419 900 042 646
Passcode: MR3sA2Ac

Matters of Importance: Employing the concept of “Mattering” to better serve students - (October 6, 2026 11:00 am - 12:20 pm)

Available Seats: 28 of 36

Date: October 6, 2026 11:00 am - 12:20 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Sarah Schiffecker (Lecturer, College of Media & Communication)

Student success is often framed through the lens of “sense of belonging,” yet emerging research shows that the deeper driver of engagement and persistence is the feeling that one matters. Or in other words: that one’s presence, contributions, and experiences are noticed and valued. This workshop introduces the concept of mattering as a transformative framework for supporting students. Through discussion and applied strategies, participants will learn how to identify gaps in mattering, redesign touchpoints in advising and teaching, and implement communication practices that affirm students’ significance. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to foster environments where students not only fit in or belong for a certain period of time, but genuinely feel that they matter.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/270304818451274?p=dfRBVT15kHFsgraoE2
Meeting ID: 270 304 818 451 274
Passcode: 7d5pD6i9

Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas: A Working Session with TTU Libraries

Available Seats: 28 of 30

Date: October 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Course Reserves are becoming Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas! Learn how you can embed the readings and resources you already use into Canvas, get help finding accessible versions, and link resources within your modules. Bring your syllabus and live [or development] Canvas shells and build your courses with librarians and library staff on hand to help you and answer questions as they arise.

Assigned & Optional Readings can include resources owned by the TTU Libraries like eBooks, journal articles, book chapters, and streaming media, as well as physical books, scores, and recordings, in addition to anything you can think of which can include blogs, online videos, Open Educational Resources, music playlists, reference websites, and more! You also have the flexibility to place personal copies on reserve, request that resources be purchased, and get help with accessibility, copyright permissions, and clean scans.

The best part? TTU Libraries Course Reserve staff become your partner to make sure that links work, PDFs are readable, and access points haven’t changed. Reusing or revising a reading list can be done easily with just a couple of clicks, whether it is your first time teaching a course or your twentieth.

TTU Human Subject Training 4: Recruitment and Consent Procedures - (October 7, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)

Available Seats: 49 of 50

Date: October 7, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:
All Events

The Human Research Protection Program is offering an Institutional Review Board training for graduate students and faculty members conducting human subject research. The training will take place over five weeks, and will be offered in-person at the TLPDC and virtually through Zoom. Researchers who attend all five sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion for Texas Tech University Human Subject Training. This will count towards the training requirement for IRB submissions. Researchers do not have to complete all five trainings in one semester to receive the certificate. They can attend different trainings throughout multiple semesters. This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/95441308650?pwd=nbrDGHYJMShOGIfwFjysAGaxaanoBP.1&from=addon

AI:20 | Get More from Canvas Studio - (October 8, 2026 12:30 pm - 12:50 pm)

Available Seats: 92 of 100

Date: October 8, 2026 12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/284100248697754?p=kOZhPJpJ6NOYbe69Wu

Facilitator: Kylie Harlan (TLPDC AI Faculty Fellow; Lecturer, Agricultural Communications)

Canvas Studio is Canvas's built-in video tool for recording, hosting, and captioning course videos. Use generative AI to turn your lecture videos into interactive, accessible content, complete with accurate captions, embedded questions, and built-in analytics.
AI:20 is a fast, practical series from the Division of AI Pedagogy & Policy. Each 20-minute session pairs generative AI with tools already available at Texas Tech to simplify course development, reduce frustration, and give faculty time back. Twenty minutes. One smarter workflow. Hours back.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/284100248697754?p=kOZhPJpJ6NOYbe69Wu
Meeting ID: 284 100 248 697 754
Passcode: 6th3yD6j

Supporting and Advancing Graduate Education - (October 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)

Available Seats: 24 of 36

Date: October 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Mark Sheridan (Dean of the Graduate School)

This session will be a discussion of services and resources to support graduate teaching and research as well as graduate student and postdoc mentoring.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254385450614584?p=Xp9SbbiFNc3VXX0v9F
Meeting ID: 254 385 450 614 584
Passcode: vy9EK29Y

TTU Human Subject Training 5: After IRB Approval – Q&A - (October 14, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)

Available Seats: 50 of 50

Date: October 14, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:
All Events

The Human Research Protection Program is offering an Institutional Review Board training for graduate students and faculty members conducting human subject research. The training will take place over five weeks, and will be offered in-person at the TLPDC and virtually through Zoom. Researchers who attend all five sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion for Texas Tech University Human Subject Training. This will count towards the training requirement for IRB submissions. Researchers do not have to complete all five trainings in one semester to receive the certificate. They can attend different trainings throughout multiple semesters. This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/95441308650?pwd=nbrDGHYJMShOGIfwFjysAGaxaanoBP.1&from=addon

The Effective Leader: Learning the Characteristics for Success and Expanding Your Leadership Skills and Abilities

Available Seats: 23 of 36

Date: October 15, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Dr. Angela Lumpkin (Professor and Department Chair, Kinesiology & Sport Management)

This two-hour workshop, which includes lunch, will have two primary foci—the characteristics required for leaders to be successful and the development of efficacious leadership skills and abilities. The characteristics of effective leaders include knowing what their values are and committing to living by and leading through their core values. Successful leaders are people of integrity, trustworthy, self-aware, credible, competent, self-motivated with initiative, positive or optimistic, passionate, approachable, accountable, and decisive. Leadership development requires making relational commitments, nurturing mutual respect and trust, using communication skills including active listening, displaying emotional intelligence encompassing managing ourselves and our relationships effectively, implementing a service orientation, employing others through delegation, managing conflict, and inspiring forward thinking and actions. During this workshop participants will increase their knowledge about and the importance of the effective traits of successful leaders as well as gain insights into the leadership skills and abilities they need to learn, apply, and expand. In small groups, participants will explore real-world scenarios that will help them gain greater self-awareness of their values and beliefs that reveal who they are and what their strengths and areas of improvement may be.
*This workshop is designed for current or aspiring Department Chairs, Area Coordinators, or School Directors as well as faculty members serving in associate roles to these positions and faculty interested in advancing into leadership positions on campus.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23519769919690?p=3bEnyX33nwZoQLLeyc
Meeting ID: 235 197 699 196 90
Passcode: US2qV3aM

Virtual Introduction MBTI Session - (October 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)

Available Seats: 300 of 300

Date: October 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22033164922008?p=O4ETPA6BoikPS7widx

Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers Discover how understanding personality differences can accelerate your academic career in this interactive workshop designed for university employees. Using the Myers-Briggs® framework, you'll gain deep insights into your own personality type while learning to recognize and appreciate how colleagues operate differently. Through practical strategies and real-world academic scenarios, you'll discover how to leverage personality differences constructively—whether collaborating on research, navigating department dynamics, or leading teams. You'll leave with a powerful toolkit for building stronger professional relationships and positioning yourself for greater career success in academia. After registering, participants will receive information on completing the free MBTI assessment before the workshop. ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22033164922008?p=O4ETPA6BoikPS7widx Meeting ID: 220 331 649 220 08 Passcode: yv7Aa74M Need help? | System reference For organizers: Meeting options ________________________________________________________________________________  

Internationalizing your Research and Teaching Portfolio - (October 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm)

Available Seats: 22 of 36

Date: October 21, 2026 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Reagan Ribordy (Interim Vice Provost for International Affairs)

Join the Office of International Affairs for an informational workshop that will highlight:

• International research opportunities
• Global collaborations and partnerships
• Study Abroad- TTU Center Sevilla / TTU-Costa Rica
• Curriculum internationalization
• Outreach and engagement resources

Work Life Integration and Other Faculty Constructs - (October 22, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Available Seats: 35 of 36

Date: October 22, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Panelists: Jeffrey Harper (Associate Professor of Practice, Marketing & Supply Chain Management), Jason Headrick (Associate Professor, Agricultural Education and Communications) Divya Janardhan (Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Arts), and Angela Walla (Professor, Animal and Food Sciences)

Finding it more and more of a challenge to seek balance in your professional and personal roles? More often than not, do you feel that achieving success in one area leads to feeling that you must neglect the other? You are not alone! In this facilitated discussion, TTU faculty will share their struggles, strategies, ideas and insights. Please join us!

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/275221316930395?p=OLWWqboW849hpOdaX1
Meeting ID: 275 221 316 930 395
Passcode: YJ9h4hp2

Accessibility in Context: Aligning Access, Engagement, and Disciplinary Learning - (October 22, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

Available Seats: 92 of 100

Date: October 22, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251855127102966?p=t0dgxu10NOlyjNpEhz

Facilitator: Andrea Beaudin (Lecturer, Professional Communication)

This interactive online session explores accessibility as a course-design question rather than a compliance exercise. Participants will examine how accessibility practices interact with learning outcomes, assessment, engagement, and disciplinary expectations. Using authentic teaching dilemmas such as timed exams, captioning in language courses, and describing charts for different learning goals, instructors will explore how to reduce barriers while maintaining academic rigor.

Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251855127102966?p=t0dgxu10NOlyjNpEhz
Meeting ID: 251 855 127 102 966
Passcode: 4xz3FD2K

Mentorship Series: Aligning Expectations - (October 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm)

Available Seats: 300 of 300

Date: October 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/217829331615595?p=xGAuu0zfJdzeh0pnfY

Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers One critical element of an effective mentoring relationship is a shared understanding of what each person expects from that relationship. Problems between mentors and mentees often arise from misunderstandings about expectations. Expectations change over time, so frequent reflection & clear communication are necessary to maintain a collaborative relationship.  This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/217829331615595?p=xGAuu0zfJdzeh0pnfY Meeting ID: 217 829 331 615 595 Passcode: 9iy96Q6p Need help? | System reference For organizers: Meeting options ________________________________________________________________________________  

TTU Staff Senate Recruitment - (October 27, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm)

Available Seats: 40 of 40

Date: October 27, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 150

TTU Staff Senate Recruitment Day! Join us for some October snacks, good conversation, and a chance to meet current Texas Tech Staff Senators! Come network, ask questions, learn more about TTU Staff Senate, and discover what we offer and how you can get involved. We’d love to meet you and share what Staff Senate is all about!

O&E Lunch and Learn: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) & Texas Tech University Press - (October 29, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Available Seats: 35 of 40

Date: October 29, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 150

The Lunch & Learns are intended to serve as informational sessions for faculty, providing an opportunity to learn more about programs within the Outreach and Engagement divisions, explore potential collaborations, and discuss available seed grant opportunities.

The Hidden Motivators: What Drives Us (and Drains Us) - (October 29, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm)

Available Seats: 71 of 76

Date: October 29, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 151

Facilitator: Dr. Lisa Garner Santa The rhythms of academic life are relentless. Over time, we begin to move through the motions—responding to requests, meeting expectations, saying yes before we even pause to ask why. In this session, we’ll explore the six life-alienating motivators named in Nonviolent Communication: reward, punishment, guilt, shame, duty, and approval. What happens when these motivators go unchecked? And what becomes possible when we bring awareness and choice into the picture? Using Rosenberg’s framework, we’ll identify internalized pressures that may be shaping our academic decisions—and begin to shift from obligation to alignment.  “The most dangerous of all behaviors may consist of doing things 'because we're supposed to.’” – Marshall Rosenberg 

Strengths Part 1: Integrating Your CliftonStrengths to Enhance Faculty Career Planning - (October 30, 2026 11:00 am - 12:20 pm)

Available Seats: 38 of 40

Date: October 30, 2026 11:00 am - 12:20 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 150

Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers Faculty & staff juggle many responsibilities in their professional and personal lives. Individuals who can identify and leverage their areas of natural talent are more likely to be successful in planning their careers and experiencing a fulfilling life. Join us to identify your strengths foundation and learn how you can integrate that knowledge into improving your career, research, professional practice, teaching, service, and work/life integration. Participants should take the CliftonStrengths (StrengthsQuest) assessment for this session through the University Career Center at www.strengthsquest.ttu.edu.  Lunch will be provided at this session!  

Bridging the Gap: Building Accessible and Interactive Learning Experiences - (November 2, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Available Seats: 95 of 100

Date: November 2, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/243668535325409?p=oKfJHQIC00nOebcYbj

Facilitator: Tara Furey (Top Hat Enterprise Engagement Manager)

Learning doesn't end when the lecture concludes; it evolves. In this session, learn methods to incorporate formative assessment and metacognitive activities into your course materials that extend engagement beyond class time. With Title II ADA deadlines on the horizon, ensuring digital course materials meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards is more than a compliance requirement, it is an opportunity to create inclusive, high-impact learning experiences. Learn how you can remediate and tailor your own materials, Open Educational Resources (OER), or interactive eTexts to achieve specific course objectives.

Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/243668535325409?p=oKfJHQIC00nOebcYbj
Meeting ID: 243 668 535 325 409
Passcode: qC2V77gx

Strengths Part 1: Integrating Your CliftonStrengths to Enhance Faculty Career Planning - (November 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm)

Available Seats: 297 of 300

Date: November 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: Virtual Session

Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers Faculty & staff juggle many responsibilities in their professional and personal lives. Individuals who can identify and leverage their areas of natural talent are more likely to be successful in planning their careers and experiencing a fulfilling life. Join us to identify your strengths foundation and learn how you can integrate that knowledge into improving your career, research, professional practice, teaching, service, and work/life integration. Participants should take the CliftonStrengths (StrengthsQuest) assessment for this session through the University Career Center at www.strengthsquest.ttu.edu.

Reclaiming Attention and Finding More Joy: Evidence-Based Digital Detox Strategies for Faculty - (November 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm)

Available Seats: 29 of 36

Date: November 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Lisa Low (Professor of Practice, Public Relations and Director of the Division of AI Pedagogy and Policy)

This session explores evidence-based strategies for reclaiming focus, creativity, and well-being in an increasingly distracted world. Drawing on research in cognitive science, neuroscience, and productivity, participants will examine how attention fragmentation, constant digital stimulation, and excessive choice can undermine deep thinking and meaningful work.
Participants will explore the neuroscience of attention and reward, including research suggesting dopamine plays a key role in motivation and seeking behavior rather than satisfaction itself. The session also examines why multitasking is largely a myth, how frequent task switching degrades performance, and why monotasking and intentional constraints can enhance both productivity and creativity.

Finding Your Authentic Voice: Developing vocal presence, confidence, and courage - (November 5, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm)

Available Seats: 29 of 36

Date: November 5, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Prof Rachel Hirshorn Description Forthcoming!

The Swings That Have Missed - (November 5, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm)

Available Seats: 71 of 72

Date: November 5, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 151

Facilitator: Mitzi Ziegner (Associate Director, TLPDC)

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.

Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas: A Working Session with TTU Libraries

Available Seats: 30 of 30

Date: November 6, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 151

Course Reserves are becoming Assigned & Optional Readings in Canvas! Learn how you can embed the readings and resources you already use into Canvas, get help finding accessible versions, and link resources within your modules. Bring your syllabus and live [or development] Canvas shells and build your courses with librarians and library staff on hand to help you and answer questions as they arise.

Assigned & Optional Readings can include resources owned by the TTU Libraries like eBooks, journal articles, book chapters, and streaming media, as well as physical books, scores, and recordings, in addition to anything you can think of which can include blogs, online videos, Open Educational Resources, music playlists, reference websites, and more! You also have the flexibility to place personal copies on reserve, request that resources be purchased, and get help with accessibility, copyright permissions, and clean scans.

The best part? TTU Libraries Course Reserve staff become your partner to make sure that links work, PDFs are readable, and access points haven’t changed. Reusing or revising a reading list can be done easily with just a couple of clicks, whether it is your first time teaching a course or your twentieth.

Mind Your Mind – Nurturing Mental Wellness - (November 6, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am)

Available Seats: 29 of 36

Date: November 6, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 151

Facilitator: Megan Thoen (Associate Professor of Practice and Directory of the Psychology Clinic)

An introduction to evidence-based strategies for maintaining mental well-being in academia. Learn practical tools for managing stress, promoting resilience, and fostering a healthy work-life balance as you begin your faculty journey.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22322808089452?p=l2vEEIu7nr15okLlIR
Meeting ID: 223 228 080 894 52
Passcode: QK3jG2LS

AI:20 | Lucid: A Visually Engaging Tool in Canvas - (November 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:20 pm)

Available Seats: 91 of 100

Date: November 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:20 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/272693959943284?p=5yeZtT17indpkJCYT2

Facilitator: Kylie Harlan (TLPDC AI Faculty Fellow; Lecturer, Agricultural Communications)

Lucidchart and Lucidspark are collaborative visual tools built directly into Canvas. Use them to run brainstorms, discussions, group projects, and whiteboarding sessions in a way that's visually engaging for students.
AI:20 is a fast, practical series from the Division of AI Pedagogy & Policy. Each 20-minute session pairs generative AI with tools already available at Texas Tech to simplify course development, reduce frustration, and give faculty time back. Twenty minutes. One smarter workflow. Hours back.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/272693959943284?p=5yeZtT17indpkJCYT2
Meeting ID: 272 693 959 943 284
Passcode: qD6Vf9sE

Mentorship Series: Maintaining Effective Communication - (November 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm)

Available Seats: 300 of 300

Date: November 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216857263990260?p=ll1xDS8nscgpXPVRmr

Facilitator: Dr. Barbie Chambers

Reclaiming Attention and Finding More Joy: Evidence-Based Digital Detox Strategies for Faculty - (November 10, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am)

Available Seats: 95 of 100

Date: November 10, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/293978116946681?p=0TTH6aSgqDeC9aoEe5

Facilitator: Lisa Low (Professor of Practice, Public Relations and Director of the Division of AI Pedagogy and Policy)

This session explores evidence-based strategies for reclaiming focus, creativity, and well-being in an increasingly distracted world. Drawing on research in cognitive science, neuroscience, and productivity, participants will examine how attention fragmentation, constant digital stimulation, and excessive choice can undermine deep thinking and meaningful work.
Participants will explore the neuroscience of attention and reward, including research suggesting dopamine plays a key role in motivation and seeking behavior rather than satisfaction itself. The session also examines why multitasking is largely a myth, how frequent task switching degrades performance, and why monotasking and intentional constraints can enhance both productivity and creativity.

Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/293978116946681?p=0TTH6aSgqDeC9aoEe5
Meeting ID: 293 978 116 946 681
Passcode: pP6h4x5k

Raider Success Hub Fundamentals for Faculty

Available Seats: 33 of 36

Date: November 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Jeremy Norman (Program Director, Raider Success Hub)

Raider Success Hub (RSH) is Texas Tech’s centralized platform for supporting student success. In this training, faculty will learn basic navigation of the system, how to view student information, submit alerts, complete progress surveys, and more. Faculty play a critical role in student success, and this session will demonstrate how RSH makes it easier to offer timely support and connect students to the right resources at the right time.

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22295546486024?p=hESpflZapwfVjlpzSS
Meeting ID: 222 955 464 860 24
Passcode: ZD2xQ7iF

Collaborative Feedback in Academic Relationships: Giving and Receiving Feedback from a Place of Connection - (November 12, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm)

Available Seats: 71 of 76

Date: November 12, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 151

Facilitator: Dr. Lisa Garner Santa What if giving feedback could be energizing, even enjoyable? In this session, we’ll explore how feedback, when grounded in connection and mutual respect, can become a two-way exchange that strengthens both mentoring relationships and institutional culture. Through the lens of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), we’ll examine how to move from “power over” or “power under” toward “power with,” where everyone’s needs matter. Participants will practice using observations, feelings, needs, and requests to engage in feedback conversations that are clear, kind, and co-created. When mentoring becomes a collaborative process, feedback becomes not only possible but meaningful and rewarding.

O&E Lunch and Learn: Texas Tech University Center at Junction - (November 18, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm)

Available Seats: 33 of 40

Date: November 18, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 151

The Lunch & Learns are intended to serve as informational sessions for faculty, providing an opportunity to learn more about programs within the Outreach and Engagement divisions, explore potential collaborations, and discuss available seed grant opportunities.

From Tool Use to Critical Evaluation: Scaffolding AI Literacy in Your Course - (November 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)

Available Seats: 28 of 36

Date: November 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Priyanka Ganguly (Assistant Professor, English)

This workshop introduces a three-tier scaffolded pedagogical model for developing students' functional and critical AI literacy in online and hybrid course environments. Drawing on preliminary findings from an eight-week asynchronous technical communication course, participants will explore how low-stakes hands-on AI activities, structured analytical writing, and metacognitive AI-dialogue check-ins can be sequenced to move students from passive AI consumption toward critical engagement. Participants will leave with adaptable strategies for scaffolding AI literacy across disciplines and course formats.
*This workshop was developed as part of a TLPDC AI Mini-Grant. 

This workshop session is designed to be delivered in a face-to-face format; however, we understand that you might need to attend remotely for a variety of reasons. Please use this link to join the conversation remotely:
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/281412619021845?p=HUkRgFqfbDUDIMrysn
Meeting ID: 281 412 619 021 845
Passcode: 8Dp38HV9

The Faculty Reset - Vision, Purpose, Action - (November 19, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm)

Available Seats: 28 of 36

Date: November 19, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Location:
Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North Wing

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Dr. Angela Walla

In this session, you’ll reflect on your academic journey and re-envision your future with renewed clarity and purpose. Guided by the moderator, participants will engage in a series of reflective activities designed to help assess their career path, explore current goals, and consider new possibilities. This session aims to reignite enthusiasm and offer fresh perspective as you plan the next chapter of your academic career. You’ll leave with concrete action steps and the foundation of a personalized plan to guide your way forward. 
 The session will be broken down into four sections.  Each session has a mini-lecture followed by an activity:

• Reflection on past career 
• Exploring the possibility: Identification of passion projects and new areas 
• Identification of Barriers 
• Action Plan