External Professional Development
In this page, we will add announcements that CTE receives for professional development opportunities external to the University of New Haven. We encourage faculty to email us at cte@newhaven.edu of such announcements that we can share with our faculty.
Upcoming Event
Embracing Co-Intelligence
Unlocking the Power of AI for Faculty and Administrators
2 – 3:30 pm ET | Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking 90-minute interactive webinar designed exclusively for faculty and administrators at NACU member institutions. In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, how can we leverage this technology not just as a tool, but as a co-intelligent partner in our academic and administrative work? Inspired by Ethan Mollick’s groundbreaking concept of co-intelligence, this session will explore innovative ways to collaborate with AI to enhance decision-making, refine processes, and gain a strategic edge in higher education.
Discover how AI can:
- Help you avoid cognitive blind spots by offering diverse perspectives and challenging assumptions.
- Act as a research assistant to refine syllabi, analyze datasets, and generate insights for institutional improvement.
- Sharpen your ideas and strategic vision, giving your institution a competitive advantage in your region.
- Prepare you for high-stakes meetings and difficult conversations, such as addressing sensitive personnel matters, by broadening your perspective and questioning your thinking.
This interactive webinar goes beyond the basics of using AI for routine tasks. You’ll leave equipped with practical tools and strategies to collaborate with AI in ways that truly enhance your work, from fine-tuning your teaching to navigating complex administrative challenges.
Whether you’re curious about how AI can transform your role or eager to deepen your understanding of this powerful technology, this session will empower you to move beyond email drafts and spreadsheets to fully harness AI as a co-intelligent ally.
Takeaways:
- Practical examples of AI tools that elevate academic and administrative excellence.
- Hands-on strategies to integrate AI into your daily workflows.
- Insights into using AI to foster creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking.
This session will be led by Gregor Thuswaldner, Former Provost and Executive Vice President at Whitworth University. He is currently on sabbatical editing “The Provost’s Handbook,” which will be published by the Johns Hopkins University Press in 2025. He is also working on “EDU 2.0: Future-Proofing Higher Education with Integrative Learning.”
Information for registration available at: https://nacu.edu/professional-development-series-2/
OER Summit
Location: Connecticut State University College Middlesex, Chapman Hall, Room 808 | Friday, March 28, 2025
AGENDA*
9:00 – Registration & Breakfast
9:30 – Welcome
10:00 – Keynote: Creating an OER Action Framework for Student Success in Massachusetts
- Dr. Robert J. Awkward, Assistant Commissioner for Academic Effectiveness for Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, will discuss how Massachusetts has developed an action framework that is a ground-up approach to the development of an open educational resources (OER) statewide initiative for its public higher education system.
11:15 – Lightning Rounds
12:15 – Lunch
- Each table will be designated with an OER-related topic. Sit at the table that piques your interests and enjoy the informal conversation!
1:15 – Updates from the CT OER Coordinating Council
- Patrick Carr, Chair of the CT OER Coordinating Council and Program Manager for Library Consortium Operations in the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, will discuss the activities of the CT OER Coordinating Council and its impacts.
*Agenda is subject to change. For updates, visit here.
Register for FREE through here by March 24th.
Click here to see the official flyer.
All faculty, librarians, staff, and administrators at CT’s colleges & universities are welcome!
2025 URI Innovative Education Conference
- Online and blended learning
- Lessons learned using generative artificial intelligence in the classroom
- Inclusive and accessible teaching
- Amplifying evidence-based teaching through assessment and/or Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
- Supporting faculty vitality and well-being
UNLV HSI Resource Hub
The NSF-funded HSI Resource Hub seeks to cultivate a community of STEM scholars adopting and growing in their understanding of culturally responsive and relevant teaching practices at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (eHSIs). We aim to accomplish this by advancing three distinct goals: 1) fostering HSI collaboration and networking; 2) supporting HSI faculty professional development; and 3) generating and disseminating knowledge by and about HSIs.
Whether faculty at HSIs are looking to enhance their teaching practices, connect with peers, or access resources tailored specifically for STEM educators, the HSI Resource Hub is designed to provide resources by and for faculty at HSIs.
HSI Resource Hub Resources –
- Community Forum: STEM Faculty can connect with peers at HSIs across the country, and ask questions, share resources, and collaborate on innovative ideas!
- STEM Database: STEM Faculty can access a growing STEM Database, a library of research articles and more—specifically designed to support STEM educators at HSIs.
- eWebinars: Faculty are invited to attend our upcoming webinars and expert-led discussions providing culturally responsive and relevant teaching practices and resources they can implement in their teaching! The first webinar will be on November 15th from 9am-11am (PST), join Dr. Ann-Marie Núñez as she shares more about Servingness in STEM!
- Paid Fellowship Opportunities: The HSI Resource Hub provides paid fellowship opportunities for professional development with national organizations like ESCALA Educational Services and the New Leadership Academy.
We have an upcoming Virtual Open House on December 13th from 10:00am – 11:00am (PST) for any faculty wanting to learn more about the HSI Resource Hub and upcoming fellowship opportunities.
The UNLV HSI Resource Hub Team looks forward to welcoming STEM faculty from University of New Haven to the HSI Resource Hub. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Inclusive STEM Teaching Project
This program is designed to advance the awareness, self-efficacy, and ability of STEM faculty, postdocs, graduate students, and staff to cultivate inclusive learning environments for all their students and to develop themselves as reflective, inclusive practitioners.
