As higher education adapts to changing workforce demands, emerging technologies, and evolving student expectations, faculty play a critical role in ensuring learning remains relevant, engaging, and impactful. This Faculty Development Day will explore how course modernization, workforce relevance, and experiential learning can work together to prepare students for meaningful careers and lifelong success.

Faculty Development Day Spring 2027 - Event Overview

Event Date: January, 2027 (Date TBD)

Time: TBD

Event Location: Kirk Hall 2nd Floor/ In Person

Event Format: Three Concurrent Sessions

Call for Proposal Information

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Proposal Deadline: November 6th, 2026

Presentation Topics and Tracks

Track 1: Course Modernization

  • Course Redesign and Modernization Strategies
  • Flipped, Flexible, and Modular Course Design
  • Accessibility, UDL, and Inclusive Learning Environments
  • Assessment Design, Feedback, and Student Engagement
  • Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning

Track 2: Workforce Readiness

  • AI and the Future of Learning and Work
  • Connecting Course Outcomes to Career Skills
  • Industry Partnerships, Credentials, and Badging
  • Authentic and Applied Assessment Design
  • Preparing Students for an Evolving Workforce

Track 3: Experiential Learning

  • Community-Engaged and Service Learning
  • Partnerships with Industry and Community Organizations
  • Simulations, Case Studies, and Applied Learning
  • Research and Inquiry Across the Curriculum
  • Experiential Learning in Any Discipline

Track 4: Student Success & Retention

  • Early Student Success and Retention Strategies
  • Building Belonging and Student Engagement
  • Using Data and Analytics to Support Learning
  • Peer Learning, Mentoring, and Support Networks
  • Supporting Student Persistence and Achievement