Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning

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Faculty Learning Community #2: Alternative Grading

Register here. | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar

A 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.

  • LEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Tuesdays @ 7:00-8:15pm on Sept. 9, Sept 30, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 9
  • LEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Wednesdays @ 1:00-2:15pm on Sept 10, Oct 1, Oct 22, Nov 12, and Dec 3

*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Faculty Learning Community #1: Alternative Grading

Register here. | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar

A 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.

  • LEARNING COMMUNITY #1: Tuesdays @ 7:00-8:15pm on Sept. 9, Sept 30, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 9
  • LEARNING COMMUNITY #2: Wednesdays @ 1:00-2:15pm on Sept 10, Oct 1, Oct 22, Nov 12, and Dec 3

*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Info Session: AI in Teaching & Learning Project

Register here. | Facilitator: Breana Bayraktar

Discover the Next Phase of the AI in Teaching and Learning Project

Over 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.

For 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.

Join 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.