Fall 2024 Workshops

Q&A Session with Bryan Dewsbury
Tuesday, August 20, 1:30 - 2:30
123 Penfield
A Q&A session with Bryan Dewsbury, following the Academic Affairs Retreat (and in advance of the fall reading)

iClicker Setup
Monday, August 26, 11:30 - 12:20
123 Penfield - no recording
Presenter: John Kane
Participants in this session will configure iClicker for use with a class and connect iclicker scores to the Brightspace gradebook.

Intro to Generative AI
Monday, August 26, 12:40 - 1:35
123 Penfield - no recording
Presenters: Stephanie Pritchard and John Kane
Participants in this hands-on session will learn about the capabilities and shortcomings of generative AI tools and will learn how to create AI prompts to generate useful responses. While we will be using ChatGPT in this session, the same procedure will also work with other generative AI models.

AI and Authentic Assessment
Thursday, August 29, 12:45 - 1:45
Recording
Presenters: John Kane and Stephanie Pritchard
Participants in this session will explore strategies for creating authentic assessment activities that reduce the likelihood that students will engage in academic integrity violations. 

How to Talk to Students About AI
Tuesday, September 3, 1:00 - 2:00
Recording
Presenters: Stephanie Pritchard and John Kane
Participants in this session will discuss strategies for discussing (and possibly co-creating) and communicating  AI policies to students.

Using AI Tools to Support Inclusive Instruction
Thursday, September 5, 1:00 - 2:00
Recording
Presenters: John Kane and Stephanie Pritchard
On this session, participants will explore how AI tools can be used to help create inclusive learning resources, activities, and assessments. Examples of prompts that can be shared with students to provide them with personalized AI tutorial support will also be shared.

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Tuesday, September 10 - 9:30 - 10:30
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Introduction - "An Invitation to Equity-Minded Teaching"
• Unit 1 - "Relevance and Rigor"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Wednesday, September 11 - 1:00 - 2:00
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Introduction - "An Invitation to Equity-Minded Teaching"
• Unit 1 - "Relevance and Rigor"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

When you say “civic engagement”..... 
Wednesday, September 11 - 3:00 - 3:50
Recording
Presenter: Allison Rank
This session provides an overview of the connection between higher education and civic engagement with a particular focus on what we know about the political knowledge and behavior of college students, the best practices for civic engagement in higher education, and strategies for how faculty and staff in range of disciplines and programs - including those not considered “political” - can meaningful incorporate civic content and skills into their work with students. This session is particularly recommended for faculty and staff who are interested in but have not previously incorporated civic content or skill building into their work in an intentional way.

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Thursday, September 12 - 4:00 - 5:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Introduction - "An Invitation to Equity-Minded Teaching"
• Unit 1 - "Relevance and Rigor"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Tuesday, September 17 - 9:30 - 10:30
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 1 - AI Basics
• Chapter 2 - A New Era of Work
• Chapter 3 - AI Literacy

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Wednesday, September 18 - 1:00 - 2:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 1 - AI Basics
• Chapter 2 - A New Era of Work
• Chapter 3 - AI Literacy

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Thursday, September 19 - 4:00 - 5:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 1 - AI Basics
• Chapter 2 - A New Era of Work
• Chapter 3 - AI Literacy

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Tuesday, September 24 - 9:30 - 10:30
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 2 - "Transparency"
• Unit 3 - "Welcome and Support Students"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Wednesday, September 25 - 1:00 - 2:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 2 - "Transparency"'
• Unit 3 - "Welcome and Support Students"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Deepening a Commitment to Civic Engagement
Wednesday, September 11 - 3:00 - 3:50
123 Penfield or Remote access
Presenter: Allison Rank
This session is designed for those who already see their work as connected to civic engagement to share challenges they are/anticipate facing this fall, discuss opportunities to further incorporate civic skills and content into their work, and share ideas for developing a more cohesive civic engagement program across campus. Ideally, this session will help connect individuals from across campus who are currently undertaking this work. 

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Thursday, September 26 - 4:00 - 5:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 2 - "Transparency"'
• Unit 3 - "Welcome and Support Students"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Tuesday, October 1 - 9:30 - 10:30
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 4- Reimagining Creativity
• Chapter 5 - AI Assisted Faculty
• Chapter 6 - Cheating and Detection

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Wednesday, October 2 - 1:00 - 2:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 4- Reimagining Creativity
• Chapter 5 - AI Assisted Faculty
• Chapter 6 - Cheating and Detection

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Thursday, October 3 - 4:00 - 5:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 4- Reimagining Creativity
• Chapter 5 - AI Assisted Faculty
• Chapter 6 - Cheating and Detection

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

ACUE information session
Monday, October 7 - 12:40-1:30
Presenters: Jessica Harris and John Kane
Recording
This session will provide an overview of the 25-week ACUE course. Join us if you are considering participating but would like additional information.

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Tuesday, October 8 - 9:30 - 10:30
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 4 - "Relationships'
• Unit 5 - "Belonging"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Wednesday, October 9 - 1:00 - 2:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 4 - "Relationships"
• Unit 5 - "Belonging"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Thursday, October 10- 4:00 - 5:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 4 - "Relationships"
• Unit 5 - "Belonging"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Tuesday, October 15 - 9:30 - 10:30
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 7- Policies
• Chapter 8 - Grading and (Re-)Defining Quality
• Chapter 9 - Feedback and Roleplayting with AI

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Academic Freedom and the 2024 Election 
Tuesday, October 15 - 12:45- 1:35
Recording
Presenters: Scott Furlong, Liz Schmitt, and Allison Rank
This session features a discussion of SUNY’s approach to academic freedom with a particular focus on the obligation faculty have to engage in disciplinarily relevant discussions of public policy, political issues, etc. Time will be reserved for audience Q&A. We encourage attendees to skim two short pieces prior to the session: Nancy Thomas’ “The Case for Academic Freedom: Students, Opinions, Faculty Standards” (2017) and Matt Reed’s “Academic Freedom and Freedom of Speech” (2023).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Wednesday, October 16 - 1:00 - 2:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 7- Policies
• Chapter 8 - Grading and (Re-)Defining Quality
• Chapter 9 - Feedback and Roleplayting with AI

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Thursday, October 17 - 4:00 - 5:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 7- Policies
• Chapter 8 - Grading and (Re-)Defining Quality
• Chapter 9 - Feedback and Roleplayting with AI

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Tuesday, October 22 - 9:30 - 10:30
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 6 - "Structure"
• Unit 7 - "An Inside Look"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Wednesday, October 23 - 1:00 - 2:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 6 - "Structure"
• Unit 7 - "An Inside Look"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Thursday, October 24- 4:00 - 5:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 6 - "Structure"
• Unit 7 - "An Inside Look"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Tuesday, October 29 - 9:30 - 10:30
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 10 - Designing Assignments and Assessments for Human Effort
• Chapter 11 - Writing and AI
• Chapter 12 - Assignments and Assessments
• Epilogue

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Wednesday, October 30 - 1:00 - 2:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 10 - Designing Assignments and Assessments for Human Effort
• Chapter 11 - Writing and AI
• Chapter 12 - Assignments and Assessments
• Epilogue

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Teaching with AI Reading group
Thursday, October 31 - 4:00 - 5:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Teaching with AI reading group will discuss:

• Chapter 10 - Designing Assignments and Assessments for Human Effort
• Chapter 11 - Writing and AI
• Chapter 12 - Assignments and Assessments
• Epilogue

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Tuesday, November 5 - 9:30 - 10:30
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 8- "Reflection"
• Unit 9 - "Inquiry"
• Conclusions - "A Learning Sanctuary"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Preparing Effective Materials for Retention, Promotion, and Tenure
Tuesday, November 5, 4:00 - 5:30 / Location Marano 132
Presenters: Provost Furlong and the Deans of each School and College
In this workshop, Provost Scott Furlong and the Deans of each School and College will discuss the criteria for retention, promotion, and tenure. Best practices in documenting faculty activities will be discussed. (View the Criteria for Faculty Personnel Decisions.)

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Wednesday, November 6 - 1:00 - 2:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 8- "Reflection"
• Unit 9 - "Inquiry"
• Conclusions - "A Learning Sanctuary"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).

Equity Minded Teaching reading group
Thursday, November 7- 4:00 - 5:00
Remote access (Zoom access only)
This week, participants in the Equity-Minded Teaching reading group will discuss:

• Unit 8- "Reflection"
• Unit 9 - "Inquiry"
• Conclusions - "A Learning Sanctuary"

These sessions are open to anyone who wishes to participate in the discussion (whether or not the readings were completed).