Now that the chaos of August is past, September is a great time to invest in your professional growth. The energy of beginnings \u2014 new students, new courses, new colleagues \u2014 offers everyone an opportunity for exploring innovative teaching strategies, connecting with colleagues, and strengthening the practices that make your work most meaningful to you. Whether you need touchpoints for community and reflection, help considering AI's role in education, or finding focused time for your scholarship, this month's offerings provide multiple pathways for professional growth and collegial connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For any event below, click on the link for more information. Some events require registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SEPTEMBER OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CAT+FD is not a sponsor of any of the following. These links are provided to share additional professional development activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that the chaos of August is past, September is a great time to invest in your professional growth. The energy of beginnings \u2014 new students, new courses, new colleagues \u2014 offers everyone an opportunity for exploring innovative teaching strategies, connecting with colleagues, and strengthening the practices that make your work most meaningful to you. 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<\/strong>Faculty can spend some time with members of the CAT+FD staff in our Conference Room for refreshments and conversation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Members of the Fall Faculty Writing Group meet every Monday to write and dine together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>All members of the Xavier community are invited to gather outside the Fitness Center to get in some steps together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>This monthly meeting provides space to share questions, concerns, and suggestions about pedagogy with colleagues in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>CAT+FD welcomes all current part-time faculty to our monthly online gathering, designed with your busy schedules in mind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Engage with faculty, staff, and students to discuss the draft statement about AI use in academic settings at Xavier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>This workshop will provide you with strategies to ensure your assessments truly measure student learning in this rapidly changing educational landscape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Engage with faculty, staff, and students to discuss the draft statement about AI use in academic settings at Xavier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n