Spring 2026 Professional Development Opportunities
Check out the list below of professional development sessions being held during Spring 2026. See a session that interests you? Click the "Register" button beside the session to sign up!
Operationalizing Wisdom: A Peer Mentorship Workshop for Advanced Pedagogues - Presented by Dr. David Concepcion and Mr. Dave Largent
Spring 2026 | Multi-day training (six 1-hour and 15-minute sessions) offered in-person [7.5 hours total]
This workshop is intended for intermediate and experienced faculty.
- Monday, January 26, 2026 from 3:00-4:15 p.m. (RB 368) | Register
- Monday, February 2, 2026 from 3:00-4:15 p.m.
- Monday, February 9, 2026 from 3:00-4:15 p.m.
- Monday, February 9, 2026 from 3:00-4:15 p.m.
- Monday, February 16, 2026 from 3:00-4:15 p.m.
- Monday, February 23, 2026 from 3:00-4:15 p.m.
- Monday, March 9, 2026 from 3:00-4:15 p.m.
How to Engage with the Community for Future Leadership Roles - Presented by Dr. Chan Gu
Spring 2026 | 90-minute presentation offered virtually or in-person [90 minutes total]
This workshop is intended for tenure-track faculty.
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (Zoom) | Register
- Monday, March 9, 2026 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (SC 301) | Register
Outside the Lines: Creative Paths to Stronger Department Morale - Presented by Dr. Jill Walls
Spring 2026 |60-minute presentation offered virtually [60 minutes total]
- Friday, February 20, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. (Zoom) | Register
Effective Networking Strategies on LinkedIn - Presented by Dr. Luis Orozco
Spring 2026 | One-hour workshop offered virtually or in-person [60 minutes total]
- Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (Library) | Register
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (Zoom) | Register
Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning in Health Data - Presented by Dr. Munni Begum
Spring 2026 | Multi-day training (three 3-hour sessions) offered virtually and in-person [9 hours total]
- Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. (RB 355 or Zoom) | Register
- Thursday, April 2, 2026 from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
- Friday, April 9, 2026 from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Reclaiming Confidence: Building Resilience for Mid-Career Faculty in Academia- Presented by Dr. Somanita Kheang
Spring 2026 | 90-minute presentation offered virtually or In-Person [90 minutes total]
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. (SC 301) | Register
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. Zoom | Register