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Ctrl+Alt+Succeed: The Ultimate Teams Playbook 

Did you know that Teams can help you keep your notes, schedule your meetings, organize your groups, assign tasks, make announcements, and keep records of your meetings that you can share? Join us for this interactive workshop on ways to make Teams your digital platform for effective teamwork and tasking. Bring your laptop and be prepared to jump right in to using Teams effectively! 

Presenter: Gayle Sollfrank, M.A., Assistant Director, Center for Faculty Development 

Tuesday, October 14th
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Hybrid | IC 319 & Teams 

 

Ctrl+Alt+Succeed: Canva for Non-Designers

Join us for a fun, hands-on Canva workshop designed for anyone who doesn鈥檛 consider themselves a 鈥渄esigner.鈥� In just one hour, you鈥檒l learn how to use Canva鈥檚 simple tools and templates to create eye-catching graphics, presentations, and more. Come ready to play, practice, and leave with skills for designs you鈥檒l be proud to share!

Presenter: Kerigan Brewer, Coordinator of Student Engagement and Service

Tuesday, November 11th
11:30-12:30
Hybrid | IC 319 & Teams

 

Ctrl+Alt+Succeed: Coursera and AOP's Professional Standards Program - Keys to Your Success  

Coursera is a global online learning platform that is available (at no cost) to all Southern Miss students, faculty and staff.  Staff will be introduced to the course offerings provided in Coursera's "Career Academy," which includes which includes 90+ industry certificates and 700+ courses. Combined with the Association of Office Professional's Professional Standards Program, presenters will demonstrate how staff are empowered to make successful, career-enhancing choices.  
 
Presenters: 
Russ Willis, Associate Provost for Student Success 
Cory Williams, CEOE, System Administrator in iTech and AOP PSP Committee Chair 
 
Wednesday, November 19th
2:00-3:00 pm
Hybrid | IC 319 & Teams 

FYF: Navigating Challenging Conversations with Students: A Panel for New Faculty 

Join a panel of experienced faculty as they share practical strategies for responding to difficult student conversations鈥攆rom academic concerns to personal disclosures. This session will highlight key campus policies, boundaries around faculty roles, and the support resources available to both you and your students. Bring your questions and leave with tools to foster compassionate, clear communication in the classroom and beyond. Designed especially for new faculty, this session encourages proactive, informed engagement with student needs.

Panelists: 
Dr. Hugh Broome, Associate Teaching Professor, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences 
Dr. Kendrick Buford, Academic Integrity Director, Associate Teaching Professor, Center for STEM Education 
Dr. Ragan Downey, Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security

Wednesday, September 24th 
3:00-4:15 pm 
Hybrid | IC 319 & Teams 

 

Preparing for Annual Evaluation

This session will discuss an overview of the annual evaluation process and how it is completed in Watermark Faculty Success. Attendees will gain insight about the annual evaluation process, how this connects to the promotion and tenure process, and what you should be thinking about now to prepare for 91短视频在线播放鈥檚 promotion and tenure processes.

Friday, November 21st
9:00-10:15 am
Hybrid | IC 319 &Teams

Graduate Mentorship Training Series

The Southern Miss Graduate School, in partnership with the Center for Faculty Development, is offering a Graduate Faculty Mentor Training Program during the 2025鈥�2026 academic year. This program, led by experienced faculty trained through CIMER, will provide practical guidance on effective mentoring, addressing disparities, and building strong mentor鈥搈entee relationships. Faculty interested in enhancing their mentorship skills are encouraged to register.

Wednesday, October 22nd
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Hybrid | IC 319 (CFD) & Zoom

CIP Codes and Faculty Qualifications 

In this session, Institutional Effectiveness personnel will discuss the role of Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes in institutional planning and evaluation. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how CIP codes impact various processes including peer comparisons, faculty qualifications, and accreditation and compliance reporting. This session is recommended for Program Coordinators, Associate Deans, and School Directors.

Presenters:
Dr. Douglas Masterson, Senior Associate Provost for Institutional Success
Ms. Claire Blackwell, Institutional Assessment Coordinator
Mr. JB Amacker, Institutional Effectiveness Data Coordinator

Friday, October 31st  
9:30-10:30 a.m.
International Center 101

Preparing for Pre-Tenure Review Panel  

An overview of the process and required materials for the application for pre-tenure review for tenure-track faculty will be provided followed by a panel discussion from faculty who have successfully navigated the pre-tenure review process. Panel members will address questions and provide tips for writing the narrative essay, suggestions for what evidence to include, best practices for putting together the dossier materials, and soliciting feedback and support for this process. 

Target Audience:鈥疶enure-track faculty鈥痶hat will be going through the pre-tenure/ 3rd year review process in the 2025 - 2026 academic year. 

Panelists: 
Dr. Alex Scrimpshire, School of Management 
Dr. Diana Bernstein, School of Ocean Science and Engineering  

Wednesday, November 12th
1:00-2:15 pm 
Hybrid | IC 319 鈥�& 鈥疶eams

Show Up & Write!

Show Up and Write! is hosted virtually on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD) weekly and provides a quiet open space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty,  staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability.  Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.  

Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this fall from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning August 28th, 2025 and will conclude November 13th. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and does not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.

If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.

Teaching with AI: Build Your Own GPT for the Classroom 

In this creative and practical workshop, Prof. Hillary Scales-Lewis shares how she developed custom GPTs to guide student projects, boost engagement, and support critical thinking in theatre courses. You鈥檒l leave with the tools 鈥� and the inspiration 鈥� to build your own course-specific AI assistant and reimagine how students collaborate with AI in meaningful, ethical, and personalized ways. 

Presenter: Hillary Scales-Lewis, Assistant Professor, School of Visual and Performing Arts 

Wednesday, October 8th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm  
Virtual | Teams 

 

Navigating the New Turnitin 

Discover how Turnitin can be a powerful ally in promoting academic integrity and improving student writing. This hands-on workshop will guide faculty through Turnitin鈥檚 features, including Feedback Studio and Canvas integration. Join us to explore how Turnitin supports ethical scholarship and empowers students to write with confidence. 

Wednesday, Oct 8th
12:30-1:30 pm  
Virtual Session | Teams 

 

Strategies and Resources for Bringing Digital Methods into the Classroom 

This workshop introduces faculty to effective strategies for integrating digital methods into the college classroom. We will explore how approaches such as digital storytelling, text analysis, mapping, and web authoring can boost student engagement and produce transferable skills. This session will showcase examples of adaptable assignments and offer guidance for designing scalable activities and projects. Faculty will also learn about resources and support available through the Center for Digital Humanities. 

The鈥疌enter鈥痜or鈥疍igital鈥疕umanities is seeking to develop a cohort of instructors in Spring 2026 using innovative鈥痙igital鈥痗ourse assignments. We can help you to brainstorm ideas鈥痜or鈥痟ow to incorporate鈥痙igital鈥痺ork into your class, design specific assignments with you, and then help your students to complete the project, from in-class support鈥痜or鈥痑ctive learning in both face-to-face and online classes to technical support for software and hardware.  No experience with digital tools necessary! 

Presenter:  
Jennifer Andrella, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities 
Co-sponsored by the Center for Digital Humanities 

Wednesday, November 5th
12:15-1:30 pm 
Hybrid | IC 319 & Teams 

 

Curricular Analytics: Visualizing Student Pathways 

Curricular Analytics transforms complex degree plans into clear, data-driven visuals that reveal how students move through their programs. This session introduces faculty and administrators to tools that highlight hidden obstacles in course sequencing and curricular design. Attendees will see real examples of how data can guide small but meaningful curriculum changes that improve retention and completion. 

Presenters:
Dr. Douglas Masterson, Senior Associate Provost for Institutional Success
Ms. Claire Blackwell, Institutional Assessment Coordinator
Mr. JB Amacker, Institutional Effectiveness Data Coordinator

Friday, November 7th
9:00- 10:30 am 
International Center 101

Show Up & Write!

Show Up and Write! is hosted virtually on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD) weekly and provides a quiet open space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty,  staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability.  Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.  

Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this fall from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning August 28th, 2025 and will conclude November 13th. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and does not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.

If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.

Teaching with AI: Build Your Own GPT for the Classroom 

In this creative and practical workshop, Prof. Hillary Scales-Lewis shares how she developed custom GPTs to guide student projects, boost engagement, and support critical thinking in theatre courses. You鈥檒l leave with the tools 鈥� and the inspiration 鈥� to build your own course-specific AI assistant and reimagine how students collaborate with AI in meaningful, ethical, and personalized ways. 

Presenter: Hillary Scales-Lewis, Assistant Professor, School of Visual and Performing Arts 

Wednesday, October 8th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm  
Virtual | Teams 

Navigating the New Turnitin 

Discover how Turnitin can be a powerful ally in promoting academic integrity and improving student writing. This hands-on workshop will guide faculty through Turnitin鈥檚 features, including Feedback Studio and Canvas integration. Join us to explore how Turnitin supports ethical scholarship and empowers students to write with confidence. 

Wednesday, Oct 8th
12:30-1:30 pm  
Virtual Session | Teams 

Ctrl+Alt+Succeed: The Ultimate Teams Playbook 

Did you know that Teams can help you keep your notes, schedule your meetings, organize your groups, assign tasks, make announcements, and keep records of your meetings that you can share? Join us for this interactive workshop on ways to make Teams your digital platform for effective teamwork and tasking. Bring your laptop and be prepared to jump right in to using Teams effectively! 

Presenter: Gayle Sollfrank, M.A., Assistant Director, Center for Faculty Development 

Tuesday, October 14th
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Hybrid | IC 319 & Teams 

Graduate Mentorship Training Series: Promoting Professional Development

The Southern Miss Graduate School, in partnership with the Center for Faculty Development, is offering a Graduate Faculty Mentor Training Program during the 2025鈥�2026 academic year. This program, led by experienced faculty trained through CIMER, will provide practical guidance on effective mentoring, addressing disparities, and building strong mentor鈥搈entee relationships. Faculty interested in enhancing their mentorship skills are encouraged to register.

Wednesday, October 22nd
12:00-1:30pm
Hybrid | IC 319 (CFD) & Zoom

CIP Codes and Faculty Qualifications 

In this session, Institutional Effectiveness personnel will discuss the role of Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes in institutional planning and evaluation. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how CIP codes impact various processes including peer comparisons, faculty qualifications, and accreditation and compliance reporting. This session is recommended for Program Coordinators, Associate Deans, and School Directors.

Presenters:
Dr. Douglas Masterson, Senior Associate Provost for Institutional Success
Ms. Claire Blackwell, Institutional Assessment Coordinator
Mr. JB Amacker, Institutional Effectiveness Data Coordinator

Friday, October 31st  
9:30-10:30 a.m.
International Center 101

Strategies and Resources for Bringing Digital Methods into the Classroom 

This workshop introduces faculty to effective strategies for integrating digital methods into the college classroom. We will explore how approaches such as digital storytelling, text analysis, mapping, and web authoring can boost student engagement and produce transferable skills. This session will showcase examples of adaptable assignments and offer guidance for designing scalable activities and projects. Faculty will also learn about resources and support available through the Center for Digital Humanities. 

The鈥疌enter鈥痜or鈥疍igital鈥疕umanities is seeking to develop a cohort of instructors in Spring 2026 using innovative鈥痙igital鈥痗ourse assignments. We can help you to brainstorm ideas鈥痜or鈥痟ow to incorporate鈥痙igital鈥痺ork into your class, design specific assignments with you, and then help your students to complete the project, from in-class support鈥痜or鈥痑ctive learning in both face-to-face and online classes to technical support for software and hardware.  No experience with digital tools necessary! 

Presenter:  
Jennifer Andrella, Assistant Professor, School of Humanities 
Co-sponsored by the Center for Digital Humanities 

Wednesday, November 5th
12:15-1:30 pm 
Hybrid | IC 319 & Teams 

Show Up & Write!

Show Up and Write! is hosted virtually on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD) weekly and provides a quiet open space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty,  staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability.  Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.  

Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this fall from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning August 28th, 2025 and will conclude November 13th. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and does not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.

If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.

Curricular Analytics: Visualizing Student Pathways 

Curricular Analytics transforms complex degree plans into clear, data-driven visuals that reveal how students move through their programs. This session introduces faculty and administrators to tools that highlight hidden obstacles in course sequencing and curricular design. Attendees will see real examples of how data can guide small but meaningful curriculum changes that improve retention and completion. 

Presenters:
Dr. Douglas Masterson, Senior Associate Provost for Institutional Success
Ms. Claire Blackwell, Institutional Assessment Coordinator
Mr. JB Amacker, Institutional Effectiveness Data Coordinator

Friday, November 7th
9:00- 10:30 am 
International Center 101

Ctrl+Alt+Succeed: Canva for Non-Designers

Join us for a fun, hands-on Canva workshop designed for anyone who doesn鈥檛 consider themselves a 鈥渄esigner.鈥� In just one hour, you鈥檒l learn how to use Canva鈥檚 simple tools and templates to create eye-catching graphics, presentations, and more. Come ready to play, practice, and leave with skills for designs you鈥檒l be proud to share!

Presenter: Kerigan Brewer, Coordinator of Student Engagement and Service

Tuesday, November 11th
11:30-12:30
Hybrid | IC 319 & Teams

Preparing for Pre-Tenure Review Panel  

An overview of the process and required materials for the application for pre-tenure review for tenure-track faculty will be provided followed by a panel discussion from faculty who have successfully navigated the pre-tenure review process. Panel members will address questions and provide tips for writing the narrative essay, suggestions for what evidence to include, best practices for putting together the dossier materials, and soliciting feedback and support for this process. 

Target Audience:鈥疶enure-track faculty鈥痶hat will be going through the pre-tenure/ 3rd year review process in the 2025 - 2026 academic year. 

Panelists: 
Dr. Alex Scrimpshire, School of Management 
Dr. Diana Bernstein, School of Ocean Science and Engineering  

Wednesday, November 12th 
1:00-2:15 pm 
Hybrid | IC 319 鈥�& Teams

Ctrl+Alt+Succeed: Coursera and AOP's Professional Standards Program - Keys to Your Success  

Coursera is a global online learning platform that is available (at no cost) to all Southern Miss students, faculty and staff.  Staff will be introduced to the course offerings provided in Coursera's "Career Academy," which includes 90+ industry certificates and 700+ courses. Combined with the Association of Office Professional's Professional Standards Program, presenters will demonstrate how staff are empowered to make successful, career-enhancing choices.  
 
Presenters: 
Russ Willis, Associate Provost for Student Success 
Cory Williams, CEOE, System Administrator in iTech and AOP PSP Committee Chair 
 
Wednesday, November 19th
2:00-3:00 pm
Hybrid | IC 319 & Teams