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.
- Sep9Wed
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 WingRoom: 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.
- Sep9Wed
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 WingRoom: 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.
- Sep10Thu
CeL Coffee, Collaboration and Consultation - (September 10, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Available Seats: 20 of 20
Date: September 10, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center
University Library, North WingRoom: TLPDC 153
For CeL Faculty Affiliates Topic: Engaged Research & Scholarship Resources
- Sep16Wed
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:Campus Resources
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
- Sep18Fri
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 WingRoom: 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.
- Sep23Wed
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:Campus Resources
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
- Sep29Tue
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 - Sep30Wed
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:Campus Resources
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
- Oct7Wed
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:Campus Resources
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
- Oct14Wed
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:Campus Resources
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
- Oct27Tue
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 WingRoom: 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!
- Oct29Thu
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 WingRoom: 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.
- Nov2Mon
Bridging the Gap: Building Accessible and Interactive Learning Experiences - (November 2, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Available Seats: 94 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 - Nov18Wed
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 WingRoom: 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.