Upcoming Events & Workshops
Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Events
Hypothesis Workshop: Social Annotation for Digital Reading in the Age of AI
When: Wednesday, December 3 at 11:00am
Where: Online, via Zoom
How do digital environments and generative AI shape student reading? This workshop explores how social annotation with Hypothesis supports active, critical, and mindful reading in the digital age. Participants will examine research on digital reading, learn how annotation can reduce distractions and deepen comprehension, and explore ways to foster authentic engagement with or without AI tools. The session includes best practices for integrating Hypothesis with AI and a demo of setting up readings in your LMS. Participants will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use assignments to enhance digital reading and interaction.
CELT Tank Hours with Laura Fiorenza
When: Wednesday, December 3 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Where: Zoom
Have questions about your CELT proposal? Drop in during CELT Tank Zoom consultation hours.
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Training (APPQMR)
When: Wednesday, December 17 from 8:30am to 4:00pm
Where: Anderson 125
The Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) workshop is facilitated by TLC staff
and introduces you to the principles of the Quality Matters (QM) program. You will
learn how to draft a QM recommendation and practice applying the QM rubric to an actual
course. Completing the workshop is a requirement for participating in the Quality
Matters Initiative and it will also renew your WCU CAPC Distance Education statement.
The workshop runs from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and participants must attend the whole day
in-person. Space is limited to 30 participants per session.
Alternative Grading System Preparation Work Session
When: Friday, January 9 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Anderson 125
Are you implementing an alternative grading system like mastery grading, specifications grading, standards-based grading, or ungrading for the spring semester? Would you like to create, refine, or modify your alternative grading structure in the company of other faculty who are doing the same? Join the Alternative Grading Faculty Learning Community for a work session to prepare your alternative grading system for the spring semester. Folks will be on hand with ideas, strategies and support. Lunch is included and registration is required.
Faculty Fusion 2026: Hot Topics with the TLC
When: Wednesday, January 14 from 11:30am to 3:30pm
Where: WCU Foundation, 202 Carter Drive, West Chester, PA
An in-person set of three interactive panels covering hot topics to help you prepare for the new semester. Each panel session includes:
- 25 minutes of presentation from a panel of WCU faculty experts
- 10 minutes of audience Q&A
- 15 minutes of table conversation with your peers
The three panels are:
- Strategies for Teaching Speaking Emphasis Courses
- Why do we have to learn this? Emphasizing the Relevance of your Course and Assignments to Enhance Student Motivation
- Faculty Care: How do you balance life with your work and work with your life?
Lunch is included. To learn more visit the Faculty Fusion 2026 blog post.
CELT Tank Hours with Dara Dirhan
When: Monday, January 26 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: Zoom
Have questions about your CELT proposal? Drop in during CELT Tank Zoom consultation hours.
CELT Tank Hours with Sandy Sarcona
When: Wednesday, February 4 from 9:00am to 11:00am
Where: Zoom
Have questions about your CELT proposal? Drop in during CELT Tank Zoom consultation hours.