Events
Our programming, developed in collaboration with expert faculty and staff across campus, spans a variety of topics, including online course design, student mental health, and innovative approaches to pedagogy through digital scholarship.
Technology Consultations and Courses (New!)
We've recently redesigned our long-standing "Technology Short Courses" offerings, seen on our new Technology Consultations and Courses page. There you can find technology and online teaching workshops (also listed on this page), workshops offered by partner units at Illinois State (for example, Teams and the News.IllinoisState system), and contact information to connect you with experts on various software and teaching tools.
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- Professional Development Workshops
- Faculty Prep Week
- Learning Communities
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Registration
Registration for events is now handled through iPeople, unless otherwise specified. When registering from off-campus locations, users may be asked to complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Users can see what they have previously registered for and cancel registrations by logging in to this tracking page.
If you have questions about the content of a workshop or need an accommodation to fully participate, please email ProDev@ilstu.edu. If you receive an error message while attempting to register, please contact the Technology Support Center.
Learning Communities
Learning communities are professional development opportunities where a group of instructors meets regularly to discuss pedagogical strategies and challenges to improve their teaching.
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Difficult Conversation, “Hot Moments,” and Disruptive Behaviors
In this series of workshops, you will learn how to handle classroom disruptions, prepare for difficult dialogues, and respond to “hot moments” in the classroom.
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The 2025 University Teaching & Learning Symposium
Join the largest conversation about teaching and student learning on our campus on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Registration is required by Friday, December 13, 2024.
Workshops
Autism Goes to College Screening and Discussion
Register by:
Tuesday, March 18 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous Meeting:
Wednesday, March 19 • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location:
TBA
Facilitators:
Lori Henahan, Student Access and Accommodation Services
Mayuko Nakamura, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Join us for an inspiring documentary film screening that delves into the lives of autistic college students. This powerful film highlights their unique challenges and triumphs, offering a glimpse into their journeys towards academic and personal success. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the diverse experiences of autistic students and their interactions with instructors and supportive campus communities. Registration is required.
Intended Audience: Faculty and Course Instructors, Graduate Students, Staff.
Difficult Conversation, “Hot Moments,” and Disruptive Behaviors
In this three-part series, participants will learn strategies and processes for managing difficult classroom situations. While attending all sessions is not mandatory, each session focuses on a specific aspect of classroom management and building positive student relationships. This series is open to faculty, staff, course instructors, and graduate students. Registration is required for each session you wish to attend.
Session 1: Overview of Handling Disruptive Behaviors in the Classroom
Register by:
Thursday, February 6 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous session:
Friday, February 7 • 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Facilitator:
Donald Reed, Dean of Students Office
Janice Blair, Dean of Students Office
Do you know the process instructors can take when a student demonstrates disruptive behaviors in the classroom? You’re not alone when dealing with such incidents. This session, led by staff from the Dean of Students Office (DoS), will walk you through the process of responding to classroom disruptions using real-life scenarios. You’ll also learn about the support available from the DoS office to assist you. Registration required.
In this session participants will:
- Learn the process instructors can follow when a student demonstrates disruptive behaviors in the classroom
- Understand what support the DoS office can provide.
Intended Audience: Faculty and Course Instructors, Staff. Registration is Required.
Session 2: Mitigating the Challenges Before They Occur
Register by:
Thursday, February 13 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous Session:
Friday, February 14 • 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Facilitator:
Mayuko Nakamura, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Learn strategies to create a “safe” classroom environment where students can engage in dialogue that fosters an understanding of diverse perspectives. While not all classroom disruptions and challenges can be mitigated, evidence-based strategies can help build trust in the classroom and equip students with the skills needed for respectful dialogue. Registration required.
In this session, participants will:
- Use strategies to create a safe and inclusive environment for dialogue that fosters an understanding of multiple perspectives
- Learn evidence-based strategies to build trust in the classroom and teach students skills they would need for respectful dialogue
Intended Audience: Faculty and Course Instructors, Staff. Registration is required.
Session 3: Responding to Challenges
Register by:
Thursday, February 20 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous Session:
Friday, February 21 • 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Facilitator:
Mayuko Nakamura, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Learn strategies that will help you intervene in challenging situations and disruptive behaviors in your classrooms. Whether your course covers controversial topics or not, “hot moments” could arise in any classroom. Knowing strategies to deescalate tense situations would help you and your students work through tough issues and create shared understanding. You’ll get a chance to practice the strategies with colleagues in this interactive workshop. Registration required.
In this session, participants will:
- Learn strategies to help you intervene in challenging situations and disruptive behaviors in your classrooms
- Implement strategies to deescalate tense situations, work through tough issues, and create shared understanding.
Intended Audience: Faculty and Course Instructors, Staff. Registration is required.
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Classroom
Register by:
Wednesday, March 19 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous Meeting:
Thursday, March 20 • 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Online
Facilitators:
Lori Henahan, Student Access and Accommodation Services
Mayuko Nakamura, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Neurodiversity recognizes the natural variation in human brains and neurological traits. Neurodiversity focuses on the strengths of individuals and the support they may need to thrive. Neurodivergent students may include those diagnosed with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions, as well as those who may not have formal diagnoses.
Join us for an engaging workshop dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion and deeper understanding of neurodiversity among students. Explore the value of diverse minds and learn how to create supportive and inclusive classroom environments for all students.
Intended Audience: Faculty and Course Instructors, Graduate Students, Staff.
Introduction to Queer Allyship
Registration links coming soon
Synchronous Meetings:
Friday, February 14 • 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 20 • 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23 • 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location:
WIH 325
Facilitator:
David Giovagnoli, Center for Integrated Professional Development
LGBTQIA2S+ youth, including college students, are among the most at-risk groups for mental health challenges, housing and food insecurity, and domestic violence, because of the ways in which society’s support systems fail to see and value them. Formerly known as Safe Zone, Intro to Queer Allyship is a knowledge-level workshop focusing on using terminology appropriately, understanding the relationship between sex, gender, and sexuality, and identifying resources available to support Queer Redbirds (faculty, staff, and students) at Illinois State University. This workshop is tailored to faculty, staff, and graduate assistants with teaching responsibilities or other student-facing roles, particularly within Academic Affairs.
Intended Audience: Faculty and Course Instructors, Graduate Students, Staff.
Maker Day: Let's Class Prep
Register by:
Wednesday, January 8
Synchronous sessions:
Thursday, January 9 • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location:
Williams 325
In this new series from the Online Education team at the Center for Integrated Professional Development, Maker Days are a space where instructors can work independently and collaboratively to discuss topics related to teaching and develop artifacts that can be used in their courses. Staff will be available throughout to answer questions, brainstorm, and guide the session with brief lectures on specific, timely subjects. Each Maker Day will focus on a chosen theme with three subtopics that guide and focus the artifacts that you may choose to work on. While we encourage you to come for the entire 3 hours, you may also drop in as interested. Bring a laptop and course materials you'd like to work on!
Maker Day: Let's Class Prep focuses on getting your course prepped for the upcoming semester. The first hour will focus on crafting course goals that promote student wellness and wellbeing. The second hour will focus on best practices for building modules to scaffold and chunk content. The final hour will focus on creating equitable and accessible assignments. Artifacts that can be drafted during this Maker Day include: syllabus policies, assignment sheets, modules maps, welcome announcements, grading policies, etc. Registration is required.
Facilitator:
Allison Hauser, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Addy Lamb, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Zero to Hero: AI
Register by:
Wednesday, January 8 (Registration link coming soon)
Synchronous sessions:
Thursday, January 9 • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location:
Julian Hall 133
Zero to Hero: AI is a hands-on introduction to generative AI designed for faculty and staff who have questions, concerns, or simply don’t know where to begin. This session provides a safe space to explore, demystify, and engage with tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or eager to learn, this workshop will help you build confidence and discover practical applications for AI in your academic or administrative work. Registration is required.
Offered in partnership with the Office of Technology Solutions
Facilitator:
Kristen Carlson, Office of the Provost
David Giovagnoli, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Allison Hauser, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Intended Audience: Faculty and Course Instructors, Graduate Students, Staff.