New Faculty Series

Getting Started with RaiderCanvas

Available Seats: 95 of 100

Date: August 5, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294955113522894?p=4QdF9ZA5fISlXrcTfS

Facilitator: Leslie DeBusk (Senior Director, Learning Management System)

Texas Tech University utilizes Canvas as its Learning Management System (LMS). In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics and how to set up your courses in a development shell. This will be a hands-on session and there will be time for questions as you work. Please note that to get access to RaiderCanvas, you need to have your eRaider account set up. New faculty will have access to development shells but won’t have access to live shells until their hiring paperwork is completed.

Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/294955113522894?p=4QdF9ZA5fISlXrcTfS
Meeting ID: 294 955 113 522 894
Passcode: i5Nx6xS2

Getting Started with RaiderCanvas - (August 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am)

Available Seats: 70 of 74

Date: August 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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

Room: TLPDC 151

Facilitator: Leslie DeBusk (Senior Director, Learning Management System)

Texas Tech University utilizes Canvas as its Learning Management System (LMS). In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics and how to set up your courses in a development shell. This will be a hands on session and there will be time for questions as you work. Please note that to get access to RaiderCanvas, you need to have your eRaider account set up. New faculty will have access to development shells, but won’t have access to live shells until their hiring paperwork is completed.

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

Available Seats: 26 of 30

Date: August 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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.

Strong Start: What to do on the First Day of Classes - (August 19, 2026 9:00 am - 9:50 am)

Available Seats: 33 of 36

Date: August 19, 2026 9:00 am - 9:50 am

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

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitators: Suzanne Tapp (Associate Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning) and Mitzi Ziegner (Associate Director of the TLPDC, TeMPO Program Director)

Join two experienced teachers as they talk about first day of class strategies. How do you set the tone and expectation for an interactive classroom environment? What can you do to establish an engaged environment from the beginning of class? Join Suzanne Tapp, M.Ed. and Mitzi Ziegner, M.Ed. as they consider active learning pedagogies and first day strategies that will set you up for success in your first week at TTU and beyond.

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/215804709645442?p=OtYfdFV3kLVFbOshXw
Meeting ID: 215 804 709 645 442
Passcode: nA9kn3A4

What do I do if I am concerned about a student? - (August 19, 2026 10:00 am - 10:50 am)

Available Seats: 36 of 36

Date: August 19, 2026 10:00 am - 10:50 am

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

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Crystal Sauceda (Assistant Dean of Students, Office of the Dean of Students) and Tony Lucero (Program Manager, Office of the Dean of Students)

An information session by the Office of the Dean of Students on what to do about concerns you may have about students. The session will discuss factors that can affect student success, such as behavioral, financial, family, and wellness issues, and will cover how to refer a student to the Dean of Students staff. The Office of the Dean of Students connects students with campus resources and provides support to students who are attempting to navigate a wide variety of personal challenges.

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/299480479665459?p=Ie3zZg197LuxpDuDol
Meeting ID: 299 480 479 665 459
Passcode: 4SC6u3QE

My Student Gave Me a Letter of Accommodation…Now What? An Information Session by TTU Student Disability Services on the Accommodation Process at TTU - (August 19, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am)

Available Seats: 35 of 36

Date: August 19, 2026 11:00 am - 11:50 am

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

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Kim Rindlisbacher (Administrator/Academic Counselor, Student Disability Services)

This session will review the academic classroom accommodation process used at TTU. Kim will discuss how Letters of Accommodation (LOAs) are presented to instructors and what steps instructors need to follow to ensure compliance with ADA guidelines. Kim will also share information regarding exam accommodations and the scheduling process. Additionally, she will spend time answering any questions instructors have on the classroom accommodation process.

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/217436894207534?p=ZyBbgU1R3jxDt5qiph
Meeting ID: 217 436 894 207 534
Passcode: aY2Di9M3

Raider Success Hub Fundamentals for Faculty - (August 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm)

Available Seats: 36 of 36

Date: August 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 12:50 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. Lunch will be provided.

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/238291401175911?p=te2lWMR5Oa3v71S7RS
Meeting ID: 238 291 401 175 911
Passcode: ta39zG9m

Discernment, Trust, Hope: How Human Values Shape Teaching & Learning in the Age of AI

Available Seats: 249 of 300

Date: August 28, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location:
Virtual Session

Room: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/98329964033

Keynote Speaker: Carter Moulton

With the widespread impact of generative AI (genAI) tools, educators across disciplines face an urgent pressure to redesign their course policies, learning outcomes, in-class activities, and assessments. For many of us, it all feels like too much. This interactive keynote reframes our response to AI by revisiting what, why, and how we teach, and how we build environments of curiosity and care with and for our students. Drawing on Analog Inspiration, a card deck project featuring over 80 human values ranging from "accessibility" to "wonder," we'll explore what it means to develop a human-centered AI pedagogy practice—one that prioritizes human values, concerns, and skills. Through this lens, the session will outline practical strategies for cultivating trust with students, making student thinking visible, fostering intrinsic motivation, and strengthening the human relationships that make learning meaningful. Participants will have a chance to engage with the Analog Inspiration cards during the session, and will leave with concrete strategies they can implement in their own classrooms.

Each participant will receive their own digital starter pack deck- a free PDF that includes 4 cards and a guide for how to get started. Fill out this form to choose your themed deck.

Zoom link: https://texastech.zoom.us/j/98329964033

Navigating the Research Support Ecosystem at TTU

Available Seats: 34 of 36

Date: September 1, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Jarett Lujan (Assistant Director, Research Development & Communications)

Whether you’re preparing your first grant proposal or managing a funded project, understanding Texas Tech’s research support network is key to success. This session will guide faculty and staff through the roles of the Research Development & Communication (RDC) team, the Office of Research Services (ORS), and departmental research liaisons by highlighting how these groups work together to provide comprehensive support from pre-award to post-award.
We’ll explore when and how to use internal vs. external resources, how to streamline communication across offices, and practical strategies for making the most of TTU’s institutional support. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of the research ecosystem and actionable steps to navigate it effectively.

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/211486429375149?p=gsfYlwKaLeFAs34Nl3
Meeting ID: 211 486 429 375 149
Passcode: df62qM2b

Are You Interested in Integrating Community Outreach and Engagement into Your Teaching, Research, or Creative Activities?

Available Seats: 35 of 36

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

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

Room: TLPDC 153

Facilitator: Birgit Green (Associate Vice Provost for Outreach & Engagement) and Mellinee Lesley (Associate Vice Provost for Community Engaged Learning)

Join us at this session to learn more about Outreach and Engagement, the difference between these two forms of high-impact practice, and their value to scholarship, student achievement, grant success, and more. You will also discover ways of incorporating outreach and engagement into your curriculum, research/creative activities, and scholarship; as well as learn about our faculty support services and resources to assist you in this process.

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/228313612147459?p=4bE705rHmhiMsq38og
Meeting ID: 228 313 612 147 459
Passcode: j4mk2Zt7

Institutional Compliance and Your Role as a Faculty Member

Available Seats: 72 of 72

Date: September 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Room: TLPDC 151

Facilitators: Isolda Gomez (Training & Outreach Program Manager, Title IX & Compliance), Alex Faris (Pregnancy & Parenting Liaison, Title IX), and Camille Frost (Youth Protection Officer, Institutional Compliance), and Kimberley Davis (Title VI Case Manager)

Staff from the Office of Student Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct will host a Q&A session to help faculty navigate compliance with Title IX and give information about updates to the policies about pregnancy and parenting, minors on campus, and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.

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/2108683813628?p=UxjDcYH8L8viMEQi7B
Meeting ID: 210 868 381 362 8
Passcode: ik9rJ2V7

Resources for Teaching with the Texas Tech University Libraries

Available Seats: 36 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

Transparent Assignment Design: How to Write Assignments that Help Students Understand What You Expect

Available Seats: 35 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

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

Available Seats: 30 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.

New Faculty Training for IRB Process

Available Seats: 36 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

Managing Student Communication Effectively

Available Seats: 35 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

Annual Disclosure and Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Workshop

Available Seats: 36 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

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

Available Seats: 100 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

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

Supporting Our Students: Strategies for Responding with Empathy and Compassion While Maintaining Boundaries and High Expectations

Available Seats: 39 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: 72 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: 72 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.

Matters of Importance: Employing the concept of “Mattering” to better serve students

Available Seats: 36 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: 30 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.

Supporting and Advancing Graduate Education

Available Seats: 36 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

Internationalizing your Research and Teaching Portfolio

Available Seats: 35 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

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

Available Seats: 76 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: 39 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

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

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

Available Seats: 299 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

Available Seats: 36 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: 34 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

Available Seats: 72 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

Available Seats: 36 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

Reclaiming Attention and Finding More Joy: Evidence-Based Digital Detox Strategies for Faculty

Available Seats: 100 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: 35 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: 74 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.

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

Available Seats: 34 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