Faculty Development Center
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Upcoming Events

Sep 2
11 AM
Open House: Meet the FDC Director!
Celebrate our next chapter & connect with colleagues!
Engineering : 102 · Come join us to meet the Faculty Development Center (FDC) Director, Dr. Matthew Trevett-Smith and celebrate our next chapter! You’ll have an opportunity to learn about the resources that the...
Sep 9
12 PM
Successes, Failures, and Grading in this Age of AI √ §
An FDC Faculty Roundtable
Engineering : 102 · Kick off the semester by connecting with your peers to share real-world experiences from the trenches of AI-impacted classrooms. In this candid, faculty-led discussion, colleagues across...
Sep 14
12 PM
AI on Your Terms: Tailoring AI Policy for Every Assignment √ §
An FDC Workshop
Engineering : 102 · Are you finding that a single, blanket AI policy for your entire syllabus isn't working for the nuanced ways you teach? Because the core objectives of a brainstorming activity differ vastly from a...
Sep 22
12 PM
Navigating the AI Landscape at UMBC √ §
Part of the FDC Collaboratory Series
Engineering : 102 · As generative AI evolves, its impact extends far beyond individual course syllabi. This session zooms out to explore how AI is shifting the broader academic ecosystem across UMBC. Join us for a...
Oct 2
9 AM
Breakfast & Big Ideas
A Gen Ed Re-Envisioning Primer at the PT&LS
University Center : 301 (Ballroom) · Kick off the Symposium with good food and great conversation! Join members of the Re-Envisioning General Education Task Force over breakfast for an informal, high-level look at where UMBC’s Gen Ed...
Oct 2
9 AM
Tenth Annual Provost’s Teaching & Learning Symposium
Help Shape the Future of Gen Ed at UMBC
University Center : 3rd Floor · Your insight and teaching experience are critical as we re-envision general education at UMBC. Join colleagues across disciplines for the 10th Annual Provost’s Teaching and Learning Symposium,...
Oct 2
11:30 AM
Lunch & Ideation: Co-Creating UMBC’s Gen Ed Future
A Collaborative Brainstorming Session at the PT&LS
University Center : 301 (Ballroom) · Help lay the groundwork for UMBC’s next-generation general education program! Join colleagues across campus for a facilitated, high-energy lunch session where your insights can influence the...
Oct 8
12 PM
Engaging Students Through Simulations and Case Studies √ §
An FDC Faculty Roundtable
Engineering : 102 · Are you looking to engage your students in higher-order learning, encourage critical thinking, and promote self-directed learning? Engaging students in scaffolded simulations or case studies can...
Oct 14
12 PM
Navigating Political Conversations in the Classroom √ §
Part of the FDC Collaboratory Series
Engineering : 102 · Are you concerned about the possibility that a political discussion could arise in your classroom this election season? Are you interested in directly engaging your students in a discussion around...
Oct 20
12 PM
Quick & Easy Strategies for Incorporating Active Learning into Your Courses √ §
An FDC Workshop
Engineering : 102 · Are you interested in engaging students in active learning exercises during class, but wonder how to find the time to prepare the activities and optimize class time? While there are entire...
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