Faculty Intensive Institute
FII 2025
Part 1: Back to Basics
July 28 - 29 | 10 AM - 3 PM (MT) | MLIB 1150
Learn more about the essentials you need to succeed while teaching in higher ed.
Part 2: Teaching Gen Z
July 30 - 31 | 10 AM - 3 PM (MT) | MLIB 1150
Discover ways you can best support the next generation with understanding and compassion.
What is the Faculty Intensive Institute (FII)?
The Faculty Intensive Institute, hosted and facilitated by the Center for Teaching Excellence, is a 4-day, in-person intensive for faculty interested in strengthening their skills in best teaching and learning practices. CTE consultants and speakers will discuss everything from designing online class activities, assignments and rubrics, and building resources in the university's learning management system, Canvas. Each day we present a variety of teaching approaches and engage attendees in discussion and activities, with opportunities to engage with individuals from a variety of disciplines.
Event Schedule
Part 1: Back to Basics
Monday, July 28
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Intro to Course Design with Jane Price |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | BREAK |
| 11:15 -12:15 | Syllabus Design with Audra Carlisle |
| 12:15 - 1:00 | LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 1:45 | Assignments & Assessments with Ali Froehlich |
| 1:45 - 2:00 | BREAK |
| 2:00 - 2:30 | Canvas 101 with Melody Carver |
| 2:30 - 3:00 | OPEN CONSULTATIONS |
Tuesday, July 29
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Teaching with Accommodations with Christine Anderson |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | BREAK |
| 11:15 - 12:15 | Classroom Compassion with Anne Cook |
| 12:15 - 1:00 | LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 1:45 | Teaching with AI with Jessica De Molder |
| 1:45 - 2:00 | BREAK |
| 2:00 - 2:30 | Active Learning with Ali Froehlich |
| 2:30 - 3:00 | OPEN CONSULTATIONS |
Part 2: Teaching Gen Z
Wednesday, July 30
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:15 | Teaching Gen Z Learners with Brandon Winn & Students |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | BREAK |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | First Year Students in the Classroom with Quest faculty |
| 12:30 - 1:15 | LUNCH |
| 1:15 - 2:00 | Building Future Workforce Skills with Liz Hasty, Denise DeCoite, & Katie Abby |
| 2:00 - 2:15 | BREAK |
| 2:15 - 3:00 | Supporting First-Year Transfer Students with Jason Taylor |
Thursday, July 31
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 10:00 - 11:00 | The Importance of Community Engaged Learning with Megan Medina |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | BREAK |
| 11:15 - 12:15 | College Literacy Readiness with Lauren Liang & Colli Lucas |
| 12:15 - 1:00 | LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 1:45 | Responsible AI in the First Year with Jessica De Molder |
| 1:45 - 2:00 | BREAK |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | The Importance of Belonging with Mae Larsson & Jane Price |