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.
- Jul9Thu
Responsible Conduct in Research Training: Procrastination
Available Seats: 18 of 20
Date: July 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 137
This session will discuss the various ways procrastination affects our professional lives, especially as a contributing cause of research misconduct. We will also discuss advice and techniques for avoiding procrastination. 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/97187220420?pwd=mUzbJ28Fr1AZ6EpaBHjlMCRtBmBxbY.1 - Jul15Wed
RaiderCanvas OP 30.17 Core Topics Training
Available Seats: 69 of 74
Date: July 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 151
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). - Jul16Thu
Responsible Conduct in Research Training: Authorship
Available Seats: 19 of 20
Date: July 16, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 137
This session will discuss best practices for defining research team contributions and allocating authorial credit with the goal of avoiding authorship disputes. 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/92815656377?pwd=7yQbPJrYmcx83abo4OULeZpYVsbQ4M.1 - Jul17Fri
RaiderCanvas OP 30.17 Core Topics Training
Available Seats: 70 of 74
Date: July 17, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:Virtual Session
Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29088971911083?p=SpYtQuWKLAx37uUnce
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/29088971911083?p=SpYtQuWKLAx37uUnce
Meeting ID: 290 889 719 110 83
Passcode: S3qg2x9T - Jul20Mon
TTU Human Subject Training 1: Introduction to the IRB
Available Seats: 0 of 10
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: 0 of 10
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: 0 of 10
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: 0 of 10
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: 1 of 10
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: 18 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
Available Seats: 72 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
Available Seats: 38 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: 73 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
Available Seats: 74 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
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
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
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
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
Available Seats: 74 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