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SUMMARY:Introduction to AI Inspired Pedagogies
DESCRIPTION:Register here| Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nThis section is full; therefore\, registration is closed. We created an additional section in July due to high demand. \nBy now you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT or one of the other various new large language models (LLMs) that have taken the world by storm. But do you know how to deal with the ever-evolving artificial intelligence technology as it relates to your teaching? In this mini course you will be exposed to the basics of redesigning your course as it relates to learning outcomes and instructional activities. We will also explore how to get feedback from students regarding the changes that you make. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/mini-course-introduction-to-ai-inspired-pedagogies/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Mini Course
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250811T120000
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SUMMARY:Instructional Planning
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 11 and Wednesday\, August 13 | Register here| Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth\nYou’ve just been given the opportunity to teach a section\, lab or class\, plan a student workshop or lead a training or class discussion. Great! Now what? The Instructional Planning Bootcamp is here to help! This hybrid bootcamp includes two Zoom meetings and several asynchronous online modules for 10 hours of professional development. In this bootcamp\, you will develop everything you need for a week of instruction or a series of trainings\, including an assignment or activity that encourages engaged learning\, a rubric to evaluate performance or gauge impact and an implementation plan that anticipates common challenges. Upon completion of the bootcamp\, participants will earn the SkillCraft Level 2 Competencies credential. Completion of SkillCraft Level 1 workshops is not required\, but those who have already earned the Level 1 Teaching Essentials credential will also earn a Pathway Credential with the completion of the bootcamp. This event is for graduate students. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/bootcamp-instructional-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T120000
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SUMMARY:Instructional Planning
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, August 11 and Wednesday\, August 13 | Register here| Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth\nYou’ve just been given the opportunity to teach a section\, lab or class\, plan a student workshop or lead a training or class discussion. Great! Now what? The Instructional Planning Bootcamp is here to help! This hybrid bootcamp includes two Zoom meetings and several asynchronous online modules for 10 hours of professional development. In this bootcamp\, you will develop everything you need for a week of instruction or a series of trainings\, including an assignment or activity that encourages engaged learning\, a rubric to evaluate performance or gauge impact and an implementation plan that anticipates common challenges. Upon completion of the bootcamp\, participants will earn the SkillCraft Level 2 Competencies credential. Completion of SkillCraft Level 1 workshops is not required\, but those who have already earned the Level 1 Teaching Essentials credential will also earn a Pathway Credential with the completion of the bootcamp. This event is for graduate students. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/bootcamp-instructional-planning-2/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Bootcamp
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
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SUMMARY:AI Syllabus Policy Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Register here. | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nStarting Fall 2025\, all syllabi should include an AI policy that is specific to the course. If you have questions about determining what might be the best option for your class\, or you have more general questions about AI syllabus policy\, sign-up for this session. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/ai-syllabus-policy-qa/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Q&A
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T203622Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session: AI in Teaching & Learning Project
DESCRIPTION:Register here. | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nDiscover the Next Phase of the AI in Teaching and Learning Project \nOver the past two years\, the AI in Teaching and Learning project has brought together faculty\, staff\, and students from across the state to explore how AI is reshaping higher education. Our first phase focused on research into faculty and student experiences with AI\, and our second phase developed evidence-based educational resources—covering student onboarding\, assignment design\, assessment\, accessibility\, OER\, and more—to help instructors integrate AI ethically and effectively. \nFor the next phase (AY 2025–2026) we are recruiting faculty\, staff\, and students to join existing project teams or propose new ones. Project leads will guide you through planning\, research design\, IRB processes\, and building cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations. \nJoin us for this informational session to learn how you can get involved\, share your ideas\, and help shape the future of AI in higher education.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/info-session-ai-in-teaching-learning-project/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250902T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250902T113000
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SUMMARY:The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:Every other Tuesday\, September 2- October 14 | Register here| Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nAre you interested in discussing what generative AI means for the academic standards at our university? If so\, join this semester’s AI book club. We will be discussing the 2025 book by Gallant and Rettinger. The ebook is available through the GMU library. Please register by August 24\, 2025.  \nBook Club Session Dates:\nSeptember 2\, 2025 10:30-11:30AM\nSeptember 16\, 2025 10:30-11:30AM\nSeptember 30\, 2025 10:30-11:30AM\nOctober 14\, 2025 10:30-11:30AM \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above. 
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/book-club-the-opposite-of-cheating-teaching-for-integrity-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250903T113000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250826T123347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T123458Z
UID:10414-1756893600-1756899000@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:An Introduction to the Writing-intensive Course
DESCRIPTION: Register here | Facilitator: Thomas Polk\nAre you new to teaching a WI course or want a refresher on some of the basics? This workshop will focus on writing-intensive course design and help faculty prepare for the WI enhancements process. Join WAC staff to learn more about the WI learning outcomes and get a strong start to the semester. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/an-introduction-to-the-writing-intensive-course/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250723T192835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T134134Z
UID:10115-1756980000-1756983600@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Effective Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Register here| Facilitator: Crystal Anderson\nDo you want to be an effective teacher? Do you want to know how to measure your teaching effectiveness? In this workshop\, you will learn about elements of effective teaching\, including engagement\, multiple modalities\, inclusive teaching and assignment design. You will also learn how to set achievable teaching goals and measure them. This workshop is required for the Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential for the Continuing Professional Development Program. \nThis workshop is also part of the Level 1 Foundational Practices in STEM Education Cluster. Other workshops in this cluster include: \nSeptember 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Reading as Active Learning in STEM Disciplines \nSeptember 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Motivating Students in STEM Courses \nOctober 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Reflective Assessments for STEM Faculty and Students \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above. 
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-fundamentals-of-effective-teaching/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250723T150345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T133252Z
UID:10105-1757066400-1757070000@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Student Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Register here| Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth\nThis workshop for graduate students focuses on the characteristics of students that populate today’s classrooms. Participants will learn relevant learning theories and how to apply them to enhance student engagement. This workshop is required for the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential and is open to all graduate students. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-fundamentals-of-student-engagement/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T201500
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250820T202747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T202747Z
UID:10400-1757444400-1757448900@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty Learning Community #1: Alternative Grading
DESCRIPTION:Register here. | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nA Learning Community (LC) is a collaborative space where instructors\, staff\, and graduate students can come together to explore specific themes or issues related to teaching and learning. Regular meetings provide opportunities for reflective practice\, where participants share and provide peer feedback. In these Alternative Grading Learning Communities\, we will explore how different grading approaches can transform the way we evaluate and respond to student work. Participants who complete all of the pre- and post-meeting reflections/surveys will receive a $50 gift card. \n\nLEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Tuesdays @ 7:00-8:15pm on Sept. 9\, Sept 30\, Oct 21\, Nov 18\, Dec 9\nLEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Wednesdays @ 1:00-2:15pm on Sept 10\, Oct 1\, Oct 22\, Nov 12\, and Dec 3\n\n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/faculty-learning-community-1-alternative-grading/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Faculty Learning Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T141500
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250820T202853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T202853Z
UID:10401-1757509200-1757513700@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty Learning Community #2: Alternative Grading
DESCRIPTION:Register here. | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nA Learning Community (LC) is a collaborative space where instructors\, staff\, and graduate students can come together to explore specific themes or issues related to teaching and learning. Regular meetings provide opportunities for reflective practice\, where participants share and provide peer feedback. In these Alternative Grading Learning Communities\, we will explore how different grading approaches can transform the way we evaluate and respond to student work. Participants who complete all of the pre- and post-meeting reflections/surveys will receive a $50 gift card. \n\nLEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Tuesdays @ 7:00-8:15pm on Sept. 9\, Sept 30\, Oct 21\, Nov 18\, Dec 9\nLEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Wednesdays @ 1:00-2:15pm on Sept 10\, Oct 1\, Oct 22\, Nov 12\, and Dec 3\n\n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/faculty-learning-community-2-alternative-grading/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Faculty Learning Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250805T121859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T133206Z
UID:10162-1757584800-1757588400@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Reading as Active Learning in STEM Disciplines
DESCRIPTION:Register here| Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nHow many times have you asked your class a question only to realize that only a few (or maybe none) of your students have done the assigned reading? Working with students who are not prepared for class is a common frustration among STEM faculty especially since there is often a large amount of material to cover in any given course. In this workshop\, you will learn how to turn reading assignments into opportunities for active learning. We will discuss some of the research on how students learn from reading\, how to teach your students to get more out of reading\, as well as how to design more engaging reading prompts\, guides and classroom activities. The small changes discussed in this workshop can have large and long-lasting impacts for your students\, so be sure to join the session! \nThis workshop is part of the Level 1 Foundational Practices in STEM Education Cluster. Other workshops in this cluster include: \nSeptember 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am:  Fundamentals of Effective Teaching \nSeptember 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Motivating Students in STEM Courses \nOctober 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Reflective Assessments for STEM Faculty and Students \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/reading-as-active-learning-in-stem-disciplines/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Cluster,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T103000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250801T151639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T150317Z
UID:10156-1757669400-1757673000@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Workshop: ChatGPT\, Artificial Intelligence Text Generator Tools\, and... Inclusive Teaching?
DESCRIPTION:Register here. | Facilitator: Rachel Yoho\nAccess to artificial intelligence (AI) text generators has upended education – and many other sectors – as much or more than past technology advancements and innovations. Join us in this workshop as we discuss how we continue teaching with impact and to support all students in this new reality. We explore instructional approaches\, considerations\, and methods to help us teach with less stress and more strategy. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/ai-week-chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-text-generator-tools-and-inclusive-teaching/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Yoho":MAILTO:ryoho@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250826T130528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T130631Z
UID:10416-1758103200-1758108600@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Providing Effective & Sustainable Feedback
DESCRIPTION: Register here | Facilitator: Thomas Polk\nWant to develop a more sustainable and effective plan for providing feedback? This workshop focuses on key practices for increasing the impact and efficiency of the feedback you offer. We will explore the characteristics of effective feedback and some strategies for implementing them. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/providing-effective-sustainable-feedback/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250805T123018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T133101Z
UID:10163-1758189600-1758193200@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Motivating Students in STEM Courses
DESCRIPTION:Register here| Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nDo you teach a STEM course but feel that your students lack motivation? If you answered yes\, you aren’t alone. Since the pandemic\, professors across the country have been expressing that they have noticed a general trend in reduced student motivation. In this workshop we will discuss theories of motivation so that you can engage your students whether you teach a large class\, teach online\, have many non-majors or are teaching an upper-level course. You will gain tips\, tricks and ideas that can be implemented into your course this semester and beyond! \nThis workshop is part of the Level 1 Foundational Practices in STEM Education Cluster. Other workshops in this cluster include: \nSeptember 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am:  Fundamentals of Effective Teaching \nSeptember 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Reading as Active Learning in STEM Disciplines \nOctober 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Reflective Assessments for STEM Faculty and Students \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/motivating-students-in-stem-courses/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Cluster,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250812T155509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T155509Z
UID:10306-1758240000-1758326399@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Deadline: Register for 2025 ITL
DESCRIPTION:Register here.\nRegistration is now open for this year’s ITL conference! The theme for the 2025 conference is Teaching for the Future: AI\, Analog and Beyond. Our hybrid conference will take place via Zoom on Thursday\, September 25\, 2025 and in-person at the Johnson Center on Fairfax campus Friday\, September 26\, 2025. Registration closes September 19. Visit our website for more information and to view our conference program. \nWe are excited to announce that our keynote speaker on Friday is Dr. Amarda Shehu\, Inaugural VP and Chief AI Officer!
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/deadline-register-for-2025-itl/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250812T154540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T203821Z
UID:10303-1758499200-1758585599@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Deadline: Register for First Year Five Program AY25-26
DESCRIPTION:Register here.| Facilitator: Rachel Yoho\nJoin the First Year Five program in your first year (or couple of years) at Mason. Participants engage in five hours of professional development of their choice around programming that supports all students and faculty. Flexible options\, community building\, and recognition highlight this unique opportunity! Learn more here.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/deadline-register-for-first-year-five-program-ay25-26/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Yoho":MAILTO:ryoho@gmu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250812T154836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T203839Z
UID:10304-1758499200-1758585599@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Deadline: Register for the Campus Champions Program AY25-26
DESCRIPTION:Register here.| Facilitator: Rachel Yoho\nCampus Champions group members will participate in workshops\, review resources\, and provide feedback on content developed for broadly inclusive teaching and learning practices that support all students and faculty.\nThe group will also engage with each other through community building and campus leadership development opportunities. Please see our website for more information.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/deadline-register-for-the-campus-champions-program-ay25-26/
CATEGORIES:Deadline
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Yoho":MAILTO:ryoho@gmu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T114500
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250912T145801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T154042Z
UID:10451-1758537900-1758541500@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:AI Series: AI Tools: Key Considerations for Your Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nIn this session\, we will review the Stearns Center AI Quick Start Guide. Topics include discussing the most common questions asked by GMU faculty about AI\, reviewing recommended resources including the GMU Guidelines for Faculty and Students\, demonstrate some of the tools that are available to use\, and consider ethical considerations for tool usage as instructors. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.  \n 
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/ai-tools-key-considerations-for-your-teaching/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:AI Series,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250923T103000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250730T200312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T150507Z
UID:10148-1758619800-1758623400@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Workshop: Feel Better\, Teach Better: Strategies for Supporting Faculty Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Rachel Yoho\nTeaching is difficult and often an isolating experience.  There are many mental health issues in academia\, particularly related to the situation and the work.  Yet\, only student mental health is well studied and discussed.  In this workshop\, we explore faculty mental health\, strategies for improving the environment\, and address barriers to addressing concerns.  Please note that this is not a self-help or “yoga your way out of stress” workshop and does have discussions of mental health issues and self-harm.  While university resources are shared\, this is an academic and professional development workshop\, not medical or mental health advice.  Join us to create community and talk about one of the most prevalent\, but under-discussed\, issues in academia! \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/feel-better-teach-better-strategies-for-supporting-faculty-mental-health/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Yoho":MAILTO:ryoho@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250923T114500
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250730T205506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T154105Z
UID:10149-1758624300-1758627900@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:AI Series: ChatGPT\, Artificial Intelligence Text Generator Tools\, and... Inclusive Teaching?
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Rachel Yoho\nAccess to artificial intelligence (AI) text generators has upended education – and many other sectors – as much or more than past technology advancements and innovations. Join us in this workshop as we discuss how we continue teaching with impact and to support all students in this new reality. We explore instructional approaches\, considerations\, and methods to help us teach with less stress and more strategy. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-text-generator-tools-and-inclusive-teaching/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:AI Series,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Yoho":MAILTO:ryoho@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T103000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250730T210204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T150427Z
UID:10150-1758706200-1758709800@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Workshop: Surviving to Thriving: Incorporating Trauma-Informed Instructional Practices
DESCRIPTION:Register here.| Facilitator: Rachel Yoho\nWhether individual or collective\, trauma can have a significant impact on lives and how students (and instructors) show up and are able to engage in the classroom.  In this workshop\, we will explore the concept of trauma and how it applies to the classroom\, recognize a few common trauma responses\, investigate several educational best practices\, expand our thinking with resilient pedagogy\, and begin to apply these concepts to our own teaching.  Together we will move beyond minimum legal requirements or accommodations to design and implement evidence-based instructional strategies in university education. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/surviving-to-thriving-incorporating-trauma-informed-instructional-practices/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Yoho":MAILTO:ryoho@gmu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T114500
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250902T154613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T154133Z
UID:10426-1758710700-1758714300@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:AI Series: Communicating With Learners About Ethical AI Use
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar\nThis interactive workshop is designed to help you effectively communicate with students about ethical AI use in your courses. This hands-on session will guide you in creating course policies that promote an ethical AI culture. Through engaging discussions\, case studies\, and individual work\, you will develop a coherent AI policy tailored to your courses and gain practical strategies for guiding your students in responsible AI use. Audience: all instructors/graduate students. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-communicating-with-learners-about-ethical-ai-use/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:AI Series,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250812T160247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T142125Z
UID:10308-1758792600-1758805200@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:2025 Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Register here.\nRegistration will close September 19. If you did not register and would still like to attend\, please email stearns@gmu.edu. \nTo learn more about ITL\, please visit our webpage.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/2025-innovations-in-teaching-and-learning-conference-day-1/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/ITL-Logo-Thumbnail.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250812T160544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T142158Z
UID:10309-1758877200-1758902400@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:2025 Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference: Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Register here.\nRegistration will close September 19. If you did not register and would still like to attend\, please proceed to the Registration Desk in front of Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center. \nTo learn more about ITL\, please visit our webpage.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/2025-innovations-in-teaching-and-learning-conference-day-2/
LOCATION:Johnson Center\, 4477 Aquia Creek Ln\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/ITL-Logo-Thumbnail.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250928T235800
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T235900
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250812T155145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T142602Z
UID:10305-1759103880-1759103940@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Deadline: 2026 TEA Nominations
DESCRIPTION:Submit your nomination.\nStudents\, faculty members\, or administrators may nominate a faculty member for any 2026 Teaching Excellence Award (no self-nominations). Learn about these awards on our website. \nSunday Sept. 28: Nominations for full-time faculty TEAs due (for broadest eligibility\, nominate by this deadline!) \nSunday Nov. 2: Nominations for Adjunct Faculty TEAs due \nSunday Nov. 2: Nominations for Online Teaching Excellence Awards due
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/deadline-2026-tea-nominations/
CATEGORIES:Deadline,Teaching Excellence Awards
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/TEA-Logo-Thumbnail-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250804T204916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T204946Z
UID:10158-1759104000-1759795199@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching Insight Week: Exploring Classroom Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:Register here.\nYou tried a new pedagogical approach or curricular innovation and it seemed to work! If you had studied the impact of that teaching change on your students’ learning\, you would have been engaging in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning\, which invites you to examine your classroom practices systematically\, improve your teaching based on your findings\, and then share your findings with others. \nTeaching Insight Week (Sept 29-Oct 6) is a semi-synchronous mini-course with both live meetings and asynchronous activities. You will have several group and one-on-one opportunities to learn about classroom-based inquiry and how to plan and carry out research on teaching and learning. In between the live meetings on Monday\, Sept 29 and Monday\, Oct 6\, you’ll have a short video to watch and activity to complete each day. Please register before September 29. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/teaching-insight-week-exploring-classroom-inquiry/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Teaching Inquiry Week
ORGANIZER;CN="Breana Bayraktar":MAILTO:bbayrakt@gmu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250805T123828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T132835Z
UID:10164-1759399200-1759402800@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Reflective Assessments for STEM Faculty and Students
DESCRIPTION:Register here| Facilitator: Laina Lockett\nWhat are the essential actions to stay an innovative STEM Educator? This workshop will review strategies for continual growth as STEM educators to ensure that students are best prepared for a changing world. In this workshop we will discuss essential reflective actions for both you and your students as a way to grow. \nThis workshop is part of the Level 1 Foundational Practices in STEM Education Cluster. Other workshops in this cluster include:  \nSeptember 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am:  Fundamentals of Effective Teaching \nSeptember 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Reading as Active Learning in STEM Disciplines \nSeptember 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Motivating Students in STEM Courses \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/reflective-assessments-for-stem-faculty-and-students/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Cluster,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Laina Lockett":MAILTO:llocket@gmu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250723T145422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T130424Z
UID:10103-1759485600-1759489200@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:SkillCraft: In Class Activities Workshop
DESCRIPTION: Register here | Facilitators: Crystal Anderson and Stephanie Bluth\nAre you a graduate student looking for practical strategies to enhance student engagement during class? Join this workshop offered through a partnership between the Graduate Division and the Stearns Center! This workshop focuses on how to manage small and large student discussions and other hands-on learning activities during class. This workshop counts toward the SkillCraft Level 1 Essentials Credential and is open to all graduate students. \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-in-class-activities/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Crystal Anderson":MAILTO:cander8@gmu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T132201
CREATED:20250917T205710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T212039Z
UID:10466-1759744800-1759748400@stearnscenter.gmu.edu
SUMMARY:Workshop: Fostering Engagement and Belonging with Inclusive Classroom Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Register here | Facilitator: Rachel Yoho\nAre you ready to integrate inclusive teaching throughout your instructional spaces? Would you like to explore techniques and build tangible plans for your classes? This is where that journey begins. In this workshop\, we will explore some of the definitions and terms often found in conversations about creating more inclusive classrooms. We will work together to advance our individual abilities in broadly inclusive teaching and learning to support all students. At the end of the workshop\, we will have developed familiarity with concepts and terminology\, explored deliberately inclusive classroom activities\, and set one or two manageable goals for our classes.  \n*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.
URL:https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/event/workshop-fostering-engagement-and-belonging-with-inclusive-classroom-techniques/
LOCATION:Zoom\, You will be able to view the Zoom link upon registering.
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Yoho":MAILTO:ryoho@gmu.edu
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