Events

Jump-start your fall semester planning by taking part in FACET’s Instructional Technology Summer Challenge!

Take on one (or more!) of the challenges for a chance to win an Apple AirTag. The deadline to submit challenges to be included in the drawing is August 30, 2024.

FACET Faculty Mentor Training—Apply Now!

Are you currently serving as a formal or informal mentor or are you interested in being a mentor for a colleague? Apply now for the June Faculty Mentor Training. The online training (approximately 8 hours in total) includes self-paced asynchronous modules to complete and a synchronous Zoom meeting to discuss faculty mentoring with all participants. Modules include Overview of TU’s Faculty Mentoring Framework; Faculty Mentoring Basics; Faculty Mentoring at Multiple Levels; DEI and Faculty Mentoring; Ethics and Faculty Mentoring; and Building a Successful Relationship with Mentees.

 The schedule for the June training is below:

• Friday, June 7: training modules officially open
• Friday, June 14: target completion of modules 1 & 2
• Friday, June 21: target completion of modules 3 & 4
• Friday, June 28: target completion of modules 5 & 6
• Friday, June 28, 9:30 am-11:00 am: training wrap up, Zoom

Apply by May 10th to become a TU-certified Faculty Mentor!

Can’t commit to the training in June, but want to complete the program? Email Jennifer Potter (jpotter AT_TOWSON) to receive information and an invitation to join the August 2024 training!

This FACET professional development workshop is designed for faculty seeking Path 1 eligibility to teach online at Towson University. This workshop will also equip faculty with effective strategies for developing a high-quality accessible online course that fosters active learning. Upon successful completion of this workshop requirements, faculty will be eligible to teach online for the next 8 years.  For your convenience, FACET is offering two training formats this summer for those seeking to complete their online teaching eligibility. Select the option that works best for your schedule:   

• In-person format with FACET Instructional Designers: Monday, June 3 - Thursday, June 6; 9 AM-1:30 PM. Lunch provided. 

• Self-paced asynchronous format: Monday, June 17- Thursday, August 16.  Rolling enrollment. Please note the last enrollment date is July 19 to ensure participation requirements are completed by the 8/16 end date. 

Register for the Online Course Design and Faciliation workshop!

Learn more about the Online Faculty and Course Development Process.

Jump-start your fall semester planning by taking part in FACET’s Instructional Technology Summer Challenge!

Take on one (or more!) of the challenges for a chance to win an Apple AirTag. The deadline to submit challenges to be included in the drawing is August 30, 2024.