Faculty Professional Development - May Offerings from the CTLR
| by Amy Morsman
Events and Gatherings
Your Path to Getting Published, Wednesday 5/13, 12:15-1:15 PM, LIB 230
We know you look forward to a summer of relaxed productivity. We are bringing George Thompson and his Publisher-in-Residence program to help you take your first steps toward that goal. George will be available for individual consultations about publishing scholarly and creative works in a variety of formats on Wed and Thurs, May 13th and 14th. He will also deliver a lunchtime presentation on Wed, May 13th about the current publishing climate and the best steps to take in contacting and working with publishers, presses, and journals. This is a great opportunity for all, but especially for junior faculty.
Please register by May 6th for the Wed May 13th lunchtime presentation in Library 216 and use this spreadsheet to sign up for an individual, 50-minute appointment with George in Library 216. While attending both the lunch and an individual consult with George is recommended, one need not attend both if schedules don’t allow for that.
Faculty testimonial from Laura Lesta Garcia, Luso-Hispanic Studies - I had the opportunity to meet with George three times: first, when I had no idea how to begin a book project; second, before going to the MLA to pitch my book to editors; and third, after securing a publisher, to discuss how to negotiate a contract and how to make the project more appealing to readers. No matter what stage your project is in, you should go ahead and make an appointment with George. Having the space to talk about your book and develop a clear narrative for your project will make you feel much more confident about it. Thank you, George, for all the valuable advice you have given me over the years!
Faculty testimonial from Frank Van Gansbeke, Executive Scholar in Residence - Georges’ guidance covering the preparatory stages of publishing comes highly recommended. Additionally, George’s pleasant demeanor coupled with his specialist advice on the particulars of co-authorship was very valuable in this case. In a rapidly changing publishing market, his network expertise has proven very relevant. Finally, his overall step-by-step approach was a fundamental contributing factor to landing a contract proposal with an outstanding publishing house.
If you want to learn more about Project-Based Learning and/or Community-Connected Learning or you’re already engaged in these pedagogical approaches, come join a group that supports each other every month over free food. We will gather for breakfast at Shiretown for the last time this year on Wednesday, May 13th, from 8:15–9:15 AM or however long you can stay. Members of the CTLR and CCE will be there to facilitate a conversation shaped by what practitioners bring to the table. We’ll have a tab open at the counter. No registration necessary.
Community-of-Practice Lunch Gathering for AI in Education, Thursday 5/14, 12:00-1:15, CTLR Lounge
The CTLR and DLINQ will hold their final Community-of-Practice support group meeting of the year for educators interested in exploring questions related to AI in education. For this session, we’ve invited faculty who are using AI in various ways in their work and teaching to show and share. Join us to see some examples of AI in use and learn from each other. We will gather for a catered meal on Thursday, the 14th at 12:00 PM in the CTLR Lounge. Arrive when you can; stay for as long as you like. Please do register for this event by Thursday, May 7th so that we can be sure to have enough food for you.
Opportunities
Digital Teaching & Learning Fellowships and Mini-Grants Call for Applications - Due May 29
Applications are open for the 2026-2027 cohort of the Digital Teaching and Learning Fellowship and Digital Teaching and Learning Mini-Grants. Fellows and Mini-Grantees collaborate with their peers and with DLINQ staff to design and implement a digital learning project that transforms teaching and learning in their course. We provide structure, expertise, a stipend, and a supportive community of peers to help you reach your goals.
For more information, including past Fellow projects, and to apply for next year’s cohort, please visit the Digital Teaching & Learning Fellowship website. Applications are due by May 29, 2026.
Digital Teaching Faculty Showcase - May 13, 3-4:30 pm, Hillcrest 103 or Zoom
Join us for a session celebrating the work of this year’s Digital Teaching and Learning Fellows and Mini-Grantees! Featuring brief presentations and informal conversations with the current Digital Teaching & Learning Fellows and Mini-Grantees about their projects, offering insights and inspiration for your own teaching practices. If you plan to attend via Zoom, please register to receive the Zoom link. Refreshments will be available in for in-person attendees.