Past Workshops & Events
2019 Summer Seminar on Universal Design for Learning
Spend four days in June with colleagues to infuse inclusive teaching into your course through the student-centered framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Register by June 4. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Join faculty colleagues from Dougherty Family College to learn more about culturally relevant pedagogy. Read More
ASC 238 - St. Paul campus.
Supporting Students with Mental Health Issues
Join colleagues to learn about common mental health challenges faced by students and the available campus resources available to them. Read More
St. Paul campus (OSF Library LL 21)
Beyond Books: Ways of engaging your students
Join the library and the Center for Faculty Development to explore the library services, collections, and technologies that can support Universal Design for Learning concepts in your classes. Read More
STELAR Active Learning Classroom, OSF LL21
Strategies for Involving Students in Research
Please join us and contribute to this discussion of the challenges and opportunities associated with involving students in research projects. Read More
St. Paul campus, OWS 251 (south campus)
Interpreting IDEA Reports
Get the most out of your IDEA reports! Read More
St. Paul campus, OSF Library, room LL 21
Race, Racism, and Privilege
Getting students to address their privilege, power and learned racism is neither easy nor welcomed. Read More
St. Paul Campus, OSF Library room 102 and online via Zoom. Please note that this event will not be recorded for later viewing.
Preparing Book Proposals for Scholarly Publishers
Tips and strategies for approaching publishers and writing a preliminary proposal. Bring your book proposal ideas or specific questions to discuss with Stephen Brookfield. Read More
St. Paul Campus: OSF Library room 108
Transparent Assignment Design
Participants in this online workshop will review the research supporting transparency, apply it to example assignments from different disciplines, and to an assignment from their own course. Read More
This is an online asychronous workshop.
Preparing for Day One
Increase self-knowledge to become more mindful of diversity in the classroom and to minimize personal bias. This is the required workshop for Inclusive Classroom Institute certification. Read More
St. Paul Campus: Room TBD
Intercultural Learning
Would you like to better connect with and help all of your students not only learn, but grow as human beings? What if you could learn and grow through that process as well? Read More
St. Paul Campus, McNeely room 100
Teaching Race: How to Help Students Unmask and Challenge Racism
All faculty are invited to meet the authors of the book and learn some of the pedagogic approaches they explore. Read More
Seating is limited. ASC 340 (Hearth Room)
Demystifying the First Generation College Student Experience
Consider what it really means to be a “Tommie” and how your classroom can be a more inclusive and welcoming space for those with limited experience in higher education. Read More
St. Paul Campus: Room LL 21 in the OSF Library
Cultivating Contention: Creating an Intentional Culture of Dialogue
For those who teach topics that generate controversy (and often for those who don't), it helps to develop skill in cultivating fruitful and healthy dialogue. Read More
St. Paul Campus: OSF Library, room LL 21
Deepening Discussion
Mid-semester discussion activities designed to build a conversation organically. Open to all faculty. Read More
St. Paul Campus: Room 108 in the OSF Library
Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone with Universal Design for Learning
Join internationally-recognized speaker and author Dr. Tom Tobin for practical use-them-tomorrow strategies to increase student access to learning—without having to change what or how you teach. Read More
St. Paul Campus: McNeely Hall, room 100
Lunch will be provided.
Acing a media interview: Hints and tips so you are prepared when a reporter calls
Hints and tips for St. Thomas faculty to help get your story in the media or respond to media requests. A light lunch will be available. Read More
St. Paul Campus: ASC 234
The Global Classroom
Open to all faculty, adjunct and full-time. Join colleagues to gain strategies for teaching effectively to St. Thomas' increasingly diverse student body. Read More
St. Paul: Owens Science Hall (OWS), Room 251
Getting Students to Participate in Discussion
This workshop will explore how to get students to participate in discussion by using three structured discussion exercises intended for the first weeks of the semester. Read More
St. Paul Campus: Room TBD
Designing a Study Abroad Course: A Workshop
Are you thinking about developing a Study Abroad course and wondering where to begin? Read More
Room 108 (Leather Room), O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library, St. Paul Campus
Preparing for Day One
This is the required workshop for Inclusive Classroom Institute (ICI) certification; all faculty are welcome to register, whether or not you intend to pursue ICI certification. Read More
St. Paul Campus: McNeely Hall, room 100
Online Elements for Face-to-Face Courses
Online elements can be great supplements and enhancements for students in traditional face-to-face courses. Plan to attend and get a few ideas! Read More
OSF Library, room LL 21
Demystifying the 1st Generation College Student Experience
Consider what it really means to be a “Tommie” and how your classroom can be a more inclusive and welcoming space for those with limited experience in higher education. Read More
St. Paul Campus: OSF room LL 21
Cultivating Contention: Creating an Intentional Culture of Dialogue
For those who teach topics that generate controversy (and often for those who don't), it helps to develop skill in cultivating fruitful and healthy dialogue. Read More
St. Paul Campus (room TBD)
The Global Classroom
Open to all faculty, adjunct and full-time. Join colleagues to gain strategies for teaching effectively to St. Thomas' increasingly diverse student body. Read More
St. Paul Campus: OSF Library, room LL 21
Meeting the Needs of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Executive Functioning Challenges in the College Classroom
The CDC estimates about 1 in 68 have autism spectrum disorder. Do you feel like you could support students more effectively if you had additional knowledge on this spectrum? Read More
St. Paul Campus (Room TBD)
Intercultural Learning
This Inclusive Classroom Institute workshop provides an introduction to intercultural learning — what it is and how we can foster it both in our students and ourselves. Open to all faculty. Read More
McNeely Hall, room 100
Green Zone
Green Zone Training is for faculty and staff who wish to learn more about the military affiliated student experience. Please R.S.V.P. to attend. Read More
OSF Library, room LL 21
Preparing for Day One
This is the required workshop for Inclusive Classroom Institute certification and is open to all faculty whether or not you are intending to pursue certification. Read More
St. Paul Campus: LIB LL 21
Safe Space/Brave Space Planning Workshop
Join Dr. Lucia Pawlowski for an overview of "brave space" and to learn techniques to build anti-oppressive classrooms. This workshop is open to all faculty. Read More
St. Paul Campus: OSF Library room LL 21 (STELAR active learning classroom)
Research Grant Info Session
Are you planning to submit a Research Grant application this year? The Center for Faculty Development will hold an information session on Thursday, December 7, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in ASC 341. Read More
ASC 341
STELAR Events
Get up to speed with training on the new Canvas LMS! Read More
St. Paul and Minneapolis
Events sponsored by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
Take advantage of St. Thomas' subscription and attend an online event sponsored by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD). Read More
Online
Amplify Your Voice, Elevate Your Work
Ready to up your social media game? The university’s public relations and social media team are offering three faculty workshops this fall. All faculty, adjunct and full-time, are welcome to attend. Read More
Nov. 15 workshop will be held in Murray Herrick Center, room 308.
Race, Racism, and Privilege
Getting students to address their privilege, power and learned racism is neither easy nor welcomed. Read More
Murray Herrick Center, room 207
Preparing Book Proposals for Scholarly Publishers
Tips and strategies for approaching publishers and writing a preliminary proposal. Bring your book proposal ideas or specific questions to discuss with Stephen Brookfield. Read More
St. Paul Campus: OSF Library LL 21 (STELAR active learning classroom)
Meeting the Needs of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Executive Functioning Challenges in the College Classroom
The CDC estimates about 1 in 68 have autism spectrum disorder. Do you feel like you could support students more effectively if you had additional knowledge on this spectrum? Read More
OSF Library, room LL21 (STELAR Active Learning Classroom)
Introducing Critical Thinking to Students
Why students struggle with critical thinking and how to introduce the process to students. Open to all faculty, adjunct and full-time. Read More
St. Paul Campus, Anderson Student Center room 202
Facilitating Challenging Conversations
Three UST faculty members who regularly teach courses integrating race and ethnicity themes describe their approaches to managing the complexities these topics invite into the classroom. Read More
St. Paul Campus, Anderson Student Center, room 202
IDEA Chair/Dean Training
Training for department chairs and deans on the IDEA online system. Read More
St. Paul Campus: OSF Library LL 21 (STELAR active learning classroom)
The Global Classroom
Open to all faculty, adjunct and full-time. Join colleagues to gain strategies for teaching effectively to St. Thomas' increasingly diverse student body. Read More
St. Paul Campus: Murray Herrick Center, room 308
Faculty Grant Resource Workshop
This one hour workshop will give an overview of UST grant resources for full-time faculty. Read More
McNeely 108
Safe Space/Brave Space Planning Workshop
Join Dr. Lucia Pawlowski for an overview of "brave space" and to learn techniques to build anti-oppressive classrooms. This workshop is open to all faculty. Read More
St. Paul Campus: OSF Library LL 21 (STELAR active learning classroom)
Preparing for Day One
This is the required workshop for Inclusive Classroom Institute certification and is open to all faculty whether or not you are intending to pursue certification. Read More
STELAR Active Learning Classroom, LIB LL21
Sabbatical Preparation Workshop
Did you Know that the Sabbatical Application and the Faculty Handbook Sabbatical Description Were Recently Revised? Please Plan to Attend the Sabbatical Preparation Workshop. Read More
McNeely Hall room 117
IDEA Faculty Reports Training
Faculty training session to understand and interpret the results highlighted in your IDEA reports. Read More
OSF Library, Room 102
IDEA Chair/Dean Training
Training for department chairs and deans on the IDEA online system. Read More
OSF Library, room 102 (St. Paul)
2017 Summer Seminar
Registration is closed for the 2017 Summer Seminar: Academic Freedom and Free Speech in a Catholic University: Who Cares (and Why)? Read More
St. Paul Campus (location will be emailed to you with your registration confirmation)
Cultivating Contention: Creating an Intentional Culture of Dialogue
For those who teach topics that generate controversy (and often for those who don't), it helps to develop skill in cultivating fruitful and healthy dialogue. Read More
St. Paul Campus - STELAR Classroom, room LL 21
Thinking about Tenure? Want to Know How Best to Prepare?
All pre-tenure faculty are invited to attend a panel presentation and discussion with members of the Tenure and Promotion Committee. Read More
Murray Herrick Center Room 201
What you need to know: Changes to the IDEA system
April 11 IDEA information session in LIB LL 21 or online. (Minneapolis location is canceled due to low registrations.) Read More
Attend in St. Paul in LIB LL 21 or online.
NOTE - this session will not be held in Minneapolis due to low registrations.
Round Table Discussion on Navigating Political Waters
In response to faculty requests, Academic Affairs is organizing a round table discussion on navigating political waters with our students, both in and out of the classroom. Read More
McNeely 100
What you need to know: Changes to the IDEA system
April 4 IDEA information session. Read More
Attend in St. Paul in LIB LL 21, in Minneapolis in TMH 252 or online.
Aligning teaching and research: Getting started and published in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Learn how to incorporate a research plan into your course development, obtain IRB approval, and publish or present your work. Read More
STELAR Active Learning Classroom, LIB LL 21
Race, Racism, and Privilege
Getting students to address their privilege, power and learned racism is neither easy nor welcomed. Read More
McNeely Hall room 100 (Great Room)
The Global Classroom
Join colleagues to gain strategies for teaching effectively to St. Thomas' increasingly diverse student body. This workshop is part of the Inclusive Classroom Institute and is open to all faculty. Read More
St. Paul Campus: STELAR Center LL 21
Safe Space/Brave Space Planning Workshop
Join Dr. Lucia Pawlowski for an overview of "brave space" and to learn techniques to build anti-oppressive classrooms. Open to all faculty. Read More
St. Paul Campus: ASC 238
Inclusive Instruction: Transparency and Its Impact on Learning
Transparency is a strategy that can help us move toward our inclusive classroom goals and specifically help to achieve our goal to promote equitable opportunities for academic success. Read More
St. Paul Campus: Murray Herrick Center room 211
Fostering Inclusivity in STEM Classrooms
This workshop, organized by Dr. Roxanne Prichard, focuses on strategies to enhance courses which tend to be more lecture based and involve quantitative analysis and scientific reasoning. Read More
St. Paul:
Preparing for Day One
This is the required workshop for Inclusive Classroom Institute certification and is open to all faculty whether or not you are intending to pursue certification. Read More
St. Paul in the STELAR Center LIB 21
Professional Development at Your Own Pace: Quality Matters Online Workshops
Are you teaching a blended or online course? Faculty Development is sponsoring seats in online course design workshops from Quality Matter (QM). Read More
Online
Research Grant Information Session
Are you preparing a Research Grant application this year? The Faculty Development Center will hold an information session for full-time faculty. Read More
ASC 202
Inclusive Instruction: Transparency and Its Impact on Learning
Transparency is a strategy that can help us move toward our inclusive classroom goals and specifically help to achieve our goal to promote equitable opportunities for academic success. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Promoting Thoughtful, Compassionate Dialogue
Save the date for this faculty panel on promoting thoughtful, compassionate dialogue with our students in and out of the classroom. Read More
OEC Auditorium
Book Publishing Panel Discussion
In many disciplines publishing a book is the highest goal of academic scholarship. But just how to get from idea to final product can seem elusive... Read More
Simulcast between St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Supporting Student Research through Faculty-Librarian Partnerships
Do you want to enhance students’ skills in disciplinary research and writing, but feel unsure about the most effective ways to accomplish this difficult and complex task? Read More
St. Paul Campus
Safe Space/Brave Space Planning Workshop
Join Dr. Lucia Pawlowski for an overview of "brave space" and to learn techniques to build anti-oppressive classrooms. All faculty invited to attend. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Team-Based Learning: A Transformative Strategy for Your Courses
Take part of your study day to explore team-based learning and how to harness the power of highly effective teams of students for broader, deeper and longer lasting learning gains. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Mentoring for Success Mentee Workshop
October 11: 3:30-4:30 PM in ASC 234 (St. Paul);
October 12: 3:30-4:30 PM in TMH 157 (Minneapolis);
October 26: 3:30-4:30 PM in ASC 234 (St. Paul)
REGISTER TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP AND FIND A MENTOR! Read More
See information above.
Strategies for Writing Successful Grant Proposals
Boost your grant writing skills! Read More
St. Paul Campus
The Global Classroom
Open to all faculty, adjunct and full-time. Join colleagues to gain strategies for teaching effectively to St. Thomas' increasingly diverse student body. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Facilitating Challenging Conversations
Three UST faculty members who regularly teach courses integrating race and ethnicity themes describe their approaches to managing the complexities these topics invite into the classroom. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Preparing for Day One
Inclusive Classroom Institute workshop to build awareness, gain understanding, and implement new pedagogical strategies to improve the learning climate for all students. Read More
St. Paul: Murray Herrick room 210
Sabbatical Prep Information Session
Preparing a Sabbatical Grant this year? Members of the Faculty Development Committee will offer tips and answer questions about Sabbatical Grant and Sabbatical Assistance Grant applications. Read More
McNeely Hall, room 117 (St. Paul)
Mindfulness Meditation in Teaching & Advising
The seminar is full but we are taking names for the wait list. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Course Design for the Common Good - An Introduction
Join colleagues for three days in June to implement a few thoughtful design principles for enhancing the communication of your learning goals and for making assignments more transparent. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Understanding Unconscious Bias: A Workshop for Faculty
Inevitably, we all rely on stereotypes, and usually we’re not aware that we’re using them as we interact with others — and as we teach our classes. Read More
St. Paul Campus
McNeely Hall Room 100
Panel Discussion on the Tenure/Promotion Process
All pre-tenure, full-time faculty are welcome to attend an informal panel discussion on the tenure/promotion process with representatives from the St. Thomas Tenure and Promotion Committee. Read More
Held in Minneapolis in TMH 252 and simulcast to ASC 238 in St. Paul.
Cultivating Contention: Creating an Intentional Culture of Dialogue
For those who teach topics that generate controversy (and often for those who don't), it helps to develop skill in cultivating fruitful and healthy dialogue. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Understanding your IDEA feedback: Tips for using IDEA reports effectively
Understanding your IDEA data and ways to use it to inform your own self-evaluation and plans for the following semester. Read More
St. Paul Campus
Introduction to NSF Grants
This workshop is intended for faculty who plan to apply for a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant in the future and would like an introduction to the grant process. Read More
Murray Herrick Center, room 205 (St. Paul Campus)
Course Design for the Common Good - An Introduction
Join your colleagues during J-term for the very first offering in our new series, Course Design for the Common Good (CDGC). Read More
St. Paul Campus
Course Design for the Common Good - An Introduction
Join your colleagues during J-term for the very first offering in our new series, Course Design for the Common Good (CDGC). Read More
St. Paul Campus