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MEET OUR NEW FACULTY FELLOWS!

The Office of Faculty Development is excited to introduce Dr. Earl Aguilera and Dr. Meaghan McCollow as Faculty Fellows for this academic year. Beginning October 12, each will lead five workshops throughout the year and are also available for individual consultation. 

Faculty who participate in at least three of the five workshops in the series will receive a Certificate of Completion, recognizing their engagement and professional development. Certificates will be issued following the conclusion of the series and will include the participant’s name, the title of the workshop series, and the academic year. The certificates will be issued by the Office of Faculty Development and signed by the Director of Faculty Development. Workshop dates and times can be found on the Office of Faculty Development website under Programs/Faculty Fellows.

Faculty Fellow, Dr. Earl Aguilera is kicking off the new workshop series, AI Mindshifts for Teaching in Today's Technology Landscape. This first workshop will explore different ways of thinking about Generative AI and its role in designing learning experiences for our students. We invite you to bring an open mind and a healthy dose of curiosity!   

Please for Dr. Aguilera's Fall 2026 Workshops.

• When: October 12 | 12:15-1:15pm
• Where:   

Workshop #2: From Assumption to Inquiry

• Explore current assumptions about how students and faculty are impacted by the use of AI in different learning contexts. 
• Begin to explore where, when, and how AI can be integrated into the classroom. 
• Develop inquiry-based, discipline-specific approaches for engaging in thoughtful conversations about AI and its role in learning.

• When: November 9 | 12:15-1:15pm
• Where:   

Faculty Fellow, Dr. Meaghan McCollow will begin the Workshop Series: Supporting Neurodiverse Learners in Higher Education on October 23rd. 

Please for Dr. McCollow's Fall 2026 Workshops.

Fall 2026:

 Workshop #1: Understanding Neurodiversity in Higher Education: 

• Define neurodiversity and neurodivergence.
• Explore common neurotypes represented in higher education (autism, ADHD,
  dyslexia, dyscalculia, Tourette syndrome, mental health conditions, etc.).
• Examine strengths-based versus deficit-based perspectives.
• Understand how institutional barriers create challenges for neurodivergent students.

When: October 23 | 9-10am
Where:

Workshop #2:  Executive Function and Self-Regulation

• Understand executive function processes.
•  Recognize how executive function impacts academic success.
• Identify classroom practices that reduce executive-function demand

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From the Chancellor's Office 

The Systemwide AI Survey is now open, and you can .  

Mental Health First Aid Training : This training, facilitated by CSU faculty and offered online, teaches participants to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and substance use disorders.

 for the following sessions in October and November for Fall 2026:

Cohort 2 Friday, October 16, 2026 (9:00 am-12:30 pm) & Friday, October 23, 2026 (9:00 am-12:30 pm) | Cohort 3 Friday, November 13, 2026 (9:00 am-12:30 pm) & Friday, November 20, 2026 (9:00 am-12:30 pm)

Chancellor's Office CSU OCS Fall Courses 

The fall are open for registration.  The program provides professional development training opportunities for FREE to prepare faculty, lecturers, and staff to design quality online and hybrid courses and use Artificial Intelligence in innovative ways. All of the courses are 3 weeks in length and in an asynchronous format.  Registration is restricted to enrollment in one course over the fall to accommodate as many interested CSU faculty, lecturers, and staff.