Virtual Faculty Development Event

An Author Talk & Interactive Workshop with John Warner

As generative AI changes how students approach assignments and assessments, how can faculty design learning experiences that emphasize what makes us human?

Join author and educator John Warner for a thought-provoking talk and interactive workshop exploring how to move beyond concerns about AI-generated work and focus on meaningful, human-centered learning. Participants will examine practical approaches to designing assignments and assessments that encourage authentic engagement, critical thinking, and lasting learning across disciplines.

Author Talk: Being Human: Your Best Defense (and Offense) in a World with AI
Workshop: The Experiences of Learning: Designing Assignments and Assessments Resistant to AI Outsourcing

Date: Friday, January 29, 2027
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm CST
Location: Virtual via Zoom

Learn More and Register Online

Teaching with AI Mini-Conference

Explore AI literacy and what it means for faculty and students in today’s higher education landscape. This one-day mini-conference brings together faculty for exploration, practical discussions, and collaborative learning around the evolving role of AI in education. Learn with dozens of your faculty colleagues as we:

Define AI literacy and what it means for you and your students
Examine key AI competencies for faculty and learners
Stress-test your assignments against current AI capabilities
Speed-date with a variety of AI tools and discover what fits your teaching
Address your role in shaping responsible student AI usage
Explore emerging strategies and innovations in AI-integrated instruction

Date: Tuesday, August 11th
Time: 8:30 – 4:30
Location: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center

A catered breakfast and lunch will be provided. You don’t want to miss this dynamic experience as we build the knowledge and skills to lead students confidently in an AI-shaped world. Registration is required.

New Faculty Orientation

CETAL coordinates an extensive orientation each August for new, full-time faculty designed to highlight critical information about teaching at UCA, reinforce best practices in teaching, and build relationships with colleagues. Register online.

Date: August 17, 2026
Time: 8:30-5:30
Location: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center

Adjunct Academy

Each semester, CETAL invites new part-time/adjunct faculty and graduate teaching assistants to participate in Adjunct Academy. The fall semester also includes an in-person component in addition to the continuing asynchronous online course, which highlights critical information about teaching at UCA, reinforces best practices in teaching, and emphasizes the strong support systems for students and faculty at UCA. Register online.

Date: August 17, 2026
Time: 5:00-8:00 with an optional reception and instructional support fair 4:00-5:00
Location: Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
Online Course Opens: August 17, 2026
Completion Deadline: Monday, October 19, 2026 (after Fall Break)

Summer Institutes

CETAL offers multiple institutes throughout the summer. Get more information on each one at the links below: