The TLPDC offers space to the Texas Tech Community in order to support professional development and to promote the campus commitment to teaching excellence. This is a listing of sessions facilitated by other departments on campus that take place in our center.
If you would like to see information about our available rooms, please visit our facilities page.
Please click on the session title for the description and option to register.
- Jul20Mon
TTU Human Subject Training 1: Introduction to the IRB
Available Seats: 13 of 30
Date: July 20, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 137
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. Researchers submitting to federal grants are still required to have human subject training through CITI.
This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/93496863994?pwd=0jZOp9zKbZkgjjHMyrasTEQD96iCbq.1 - Jul21Tue
TTU Human Subject Training 2: Navigating Cayuse IRB
Available Seats: 14 of 30
Date: July 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 137
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. Researchers submitting to federal grants are still required to have human subject training through CITI.
This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/94396814810?pwd=7UYuhhactv4DX1rTweUc2UPNyxKpqs.1 - Jul22Wed
TTU Human Subject Training 3: Data Collection and Privacy, Confidentiality & Security
Available Seats: 14 of 30
Date: July 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 137
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. Researchers submitting to federal grants are still required to have human subject training through CITI.
This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/96281057951?pwd=jjdbB06F3ZtrekvF4b4ESAch0qCWiL.1 - Jul23Thu
TTU Human Subject Training 4: Recruitment and Consent Procedures - (July 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)
Available Seats: 14 of 30
Date: July 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 137
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. Researchers submitting to federal grants are still required to have human subject training through CITI.
This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/95306292374?pwd=qafaEa19haDv1clDwQU3hJ5ySedx6p.1 - Jul24Fri
TTU Human Subject Training 5: After IRB Approval – Q&A - (July 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)
Available Seats: 15 of 30
Date: July 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 137
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. Researchers submitting to federal grants are still required to have human subject training through CITI.
This training is hybrid and a virtual option is provided: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/91949492835?pwd=uiYia02kI5hvgUQyxgVgaJSfKEO8Dr.1 - Jul28Tue
Responsible Conduct in Research Training: Research Misconduct - (July 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Available Seats: 17 of 20
Date: July 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 137
This session will discuss case studies from each of the three areas of academic misconduct: Fabrication, Falsification, and Plagiarism. Using these case studies, we will discuss the many harmful carryover effects of research misconduct. This training session fulfills one hour of credit for RCR training required for research trainees who are supported by NSF and USDA NIFA grants.
Virtual option: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/99297292742?pwd=MpB9rfZg9PlbBbDDbsr8GzJR5g8OJ8.1 - Aug6Thu
RaiderCanvas OP 30.17 Core Topics Training - (August 6, 2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am)
Available Seats: 68 of 74
Date: August 6, 2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22728404331385?p=8Rm3opHYZEOJj45LFP
Beginning in the Fall 2026 semester, all organized classes of five or more students must use RaiderCanvas to provide a syllabus meeting the Texas Tech and HB 2504 requirements, grades, timely feedback, and attendance tracking using aPlus+ Attendance.
This training will cover the functionality required in Texas Tech Operating Policies and Procedures page (OP 30.17).
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/22728404331385?p=8Rm3opHYZEOJj45LFP
Meeting ID: 227 284 043 313 85
Passcode: fd6aC7aD - Aug11Tue
RaiderCanvas OP 30.17 Core Topics Training - (August 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Available Seats: 37 of 40
Date: August 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 150
Beginning in the Fall 2026 semester, all organized classes of five or more students must use RaiderCanvas to provide a syllabus meeting the Texas Tech and HB 2504 requirements, grades, timely feedback, and attendance tracking using aPlus+ Attendance.
This training will cover the functionality required in Texas Tech Operating Policies and Procedures page (OP 30.17). - Aug19Wed
RaiderCanvas Course-Start Essentials
Available Seats: 69 of 74
Date: August 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
This training will cover the essential functions necessary to start teaching in RaiderCanvas.
We will cover:
Navigation
Syllabus
Grades
Assignments
Modules
Overview of aPlus+ Attendance - Aug21Fri
RaiderCanvas Course-Start Essentials - (August 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Available Seats: 73 of 74
Date: August 21, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2156916505662?p=reopUi6vXOBKfLVIX9
This training will cover the essential functions necessary to start teaching in RaiderCanvas.
We will cover:
Navigation
Syllabus
Grades
Assignments
Modules
Overview of aPlus+ Attendance
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2156916505662?p=reopUi6vXOBKfLVIX9
Meeting ID: 215 691 650 566 2
Passcode: Ai2rQ2jk - Aug26Wed
RaiderCanvas Drop In Help Sessions - (August 26, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Available Seats: 74 of 74
Date: August 26, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
- Aug26Wed
RaiderCanvas Drop In Help Sessions - (August 26, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm)
Available Seats: 74 of 74
Date: August 26, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
- Aug27Thu
RaiderCanvas Drop In Help Sessions - (August 27, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Available Seats: 74 of 74
Date: August 27, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
- Aug27Thu
RaiderCanvas Drop In Help Sessions - (August 27, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm)
Available Seats: 74 of 74
Date: August 27, 2026 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
- Sep2Wed
RaiderCanvas aPlus+ Attendance Training - (September 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Available Seats: 72 of 74
Date: September 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/256988393959029?p=kTXQ1evGe9SGnus8lh
aPlus+ Attendance is a tool that is integrated in RaiderCanvas to track attendance. In this training we will look at the functionality of aPlus+ Attendance, and the different ways to track attendance using the tool.
All core courses are required to track attendance and aPlus+ Attendance is the recommended tool.
Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/256988393959029?p=kTXQ1evGe9SGnus8lh
Meeting ID: 256 988 393 959 029
Passcode: qi7Um7fV - Sep29Tue
Extending Engagement: Unlocking the Full Power of Top Hat
Available Seats: 100 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 - Nov2Mon
Bridging the Gap: Building Accessible and Interactive Learning Experiences
Available Seats: 100 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