CTRE Spring 2026 Faculty Institute Day

General RSVP Ticket

Audience: Department Chairs, Deans

This session introduces department chairs to essential data sources and practical strategies for using evidence to guide decision-making. Participants will learn how to interpret key metrics, identify trends, and apply data to improve scheduling, student success, faculty support, and resource allocation. Designed for both new and experienced chairs, this session provides actionable tools to strengthen departmental leadership through informed, data-driven practices.

Audience: All

This session explores how AI can enhance both teaching and routine faculty work. Participants will learn practical ways to use AI for course planning, content creation, assessment support, feedback, communication, and research productivity. The session also highlights strategies for guiding students in the responsible use of AI while maintaining academic integrity. Faculty will leave with actionable ideas for integrating AI into their daily workflow and classroom practice.

Audience: All

This session introduces practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent learners, such as those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and processing differences, in college courses. Faculty will explore simple, high-impact teaching approaches that improve clarity, engagement, and accessibility. The session emphasizes strengths-based instruction and ways to create an inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive.

Audience: Assessment Coordinators

Assessment Coordinators, join us for an Q and A on the Assessment Form, how to garner support from your colleagues in data collection, learn best practices for gathering and reporting data

• *Repeated in Session 2

Audience: All

This session introduces faculty to essential accessibility practices within Brightspace to ensure all students can fully engage with course content. Participants will learn how to design accessible pages, upload and format materials properly, use built-in Brightspace tools, and apply WCAG-aligned best practices. The session provides practical steps for creating an inclusive learning environment while meeting accessibility requirements.

Audience: Faculty Advisors

This session provides faculty advisors with an overview of Navigate360 and its key features that support student success. Participants will learn how to access student profiles, submit alerts, document advising interactions, track progress reports, organize and schedule student meetings and management of student alerts. The training focuses on practical, day-to-day workflows that help advisors streamline communication, identify at-risk students, and provide timely, data-informed support.

Audience: Assessment Coordinators

Assessment Coordinators, join us for an Q and A on the Assessment Form, how to garner support from your colleagues in data collection, learn best practices for gathering and reporting data

• *Repeated of Session 1

Audience: All

This session explores practical strategies for conducting meaningful research and creative work with limited financial resources. Faculty will learn how to design scalable projects, leverage existing campus and community assets, utilize open-source tools, and identify small-grant or micro-funding opportunities. The session highlights successful examples of low-cost scholarship and offers guidance on collaboration, resource sharing, and integrating research into teaching to maximize impact without relying on large budgets.

Audience: All

Explore innovative ways to integrate CSU Library resources directly into coursework. This session uses different courses utilizing faculty–librarian partnership as case studies to show how coordinated instruction, assignment design, and reference support can create a more robust learning environment. Faculty will gain an overview of available library services and learn actionable approaches for collaborating with librarians to scaffold research skills and support student success.