Recording of Invited Talk: Refusing GenAI By Maggie Fernandes, Megan McIntyre, Jennifer Sano-Franchini
Dear Colleagues,

If you were unable to attend yesterday's Refusing Generative AI in College Writing Instruction: A Conversation with the Authors Maggie Fernandes, Megan McIntyre, and Jennifer Sano-Franchini, co-sponsored by the Faculty Development Center, Department of Education, and Dresher Center for the Humanities, we invite you review a recording of the presentation. 

Please note that a UMBC login is required for access. You must be logged into myUMBC for authentication, and not just your UMBC email. 

We hope that this resource is useful in your work!

Best,
Kerrie and Sarah

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Please see the following message from Ana Oskoz:

Dear Colleagues,

We would like to share that Dr. Jennifer Harrison, Associate Director for Assessment in the Faculty Development Center (FDC), is retiring at the end of January 2026. In her 11 years with the UMBC FDC, Jennifer has consulted with numerous faculty and programs to develop effective assessment practices, supported the institution's Middle States accreditation efforts, led programs around all aspects of assessment and faculty development, and developed and published curriculum mapping templates. She created dynamic, kinesthetic curriculum mapping workshops that empowered faculty to connect student-centered teaching, learning, and assessment practices in their programs and courses to constructively transform students’ learning experiences. She has presented for a range of higher education audiences, consulted on student-centered curriculum development at other universities, and co-authored a book, A Guide to Curriculum Mapping: Creating a Collaborative, Transformative, and Learner-Centered Curriculum (Routledge, 2024) with Dr. Vickie Williams. Jennifer has taught courses at UMBC in the College Teaching & Learning Science certificate program, the First Year Seminar program, and the English department.

We are thankful for Jennifer's contributions to UMBC and the FDC and hope you will join us in wishing her well in retirement!

Ana Oskoz
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Photo by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC.
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If you were unable to attend the Ninth Annual Provost's Teaching & Learning Symposium on September 19th, or were only able to attend certain sessions, we invite you to review the resources that are now available, including:
Please note that a UMBC login is required for access to these materials. You must be logged into myUMBC for authentication, and not just your UMBC email.

We hope that these resources are useful in your work!

Best,
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You are cordially invited to attend and participate in the ninth annual Provost's Teaching and Learning Symposium at UMBC, which will take place on Friday, September 19, 2025, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the University Center.

Call for Poster/Demo Proposals
We are soliciting abstracts/applications to present either a poster or a demonstration. Posters should describe projects designed to enhance or assess students' learning or success at UMBC. Demonstrations of a teaching tool designed to foster student learning should show digital tools or digital displays of tools in use, accompanied by a basic poster that announces for viewers the tool and its purpose. While students can be co-authors on posters, a faculty or staff member must be the first author and should be attending to present with the student(s).

To submit your abstract, please complete the application form by Friday, August 1. Proposals will be screened for appropriateness to the Symposium and the author who submits this form will be notified by Friday, August 8 if their submission has been accepted. Further instructions about preparing and setting up posters and demos will be sent to presenters in late August. Please note that poster authors are responsible for printing and paying for printing of their posters. Tentatively, posters should be posted between 8:30-9:00 a.m. before the poster/demo session begins at 9:00 a.m.

General Information
This Symposium will bring together UMBC faculty and staff to discuss transformative learning experiences. This year's Symposium will feature breakfast, a poster and teaching tool demonstration session, themed interactive exploration spaces, lunch, and a keynote presentation.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to your application!

Best,
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The Faculty Development Center (FDC) is undergoing a self study to complement a review by external consultants who were on campus April 7-8, 2025. To gain as much feedback as possible, we have developed a survey for UMBC faculty and staff. The results will be analyzed by the FDC staff and the Self Study Core Committee and will be shared with the Provost and the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs.

In this survey, we want to hear from faculty and staff members who have participated in FDC programming or have worked with the FDC in other ways, and we also want to hear from faculty and staff who have rarely or never attended FDC events. The survey is voluntary and confidential. It should take less than 15 minutes to complete. Results from surveys completed by Friday, May 30th will be included in the self-study document.

Thank you for your time and effort in completing this survey!

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No matter how long you’ve taught, there is always something you can learn from your colleagues. And if you generally prepare and teach your classes in isolation, you may wish you had more opportunities to have the kinds of conversations with colleagues from across the disciplines that would enrich your teaching practice, help you improve student engagement, and deepen your sense of belonging to a community of scholars. Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) at UMBC fill this niche. The Faculty Development Center is pleased to announce six new proposed topics for Faculty Learning Communities in AY 2025-26:
  • Fostering Resilience: Pedagogies and Strategies to Address Student Stress and Mental Health
  • Designing Humanizing Assignments in the Age of AI
  • Exploring the Design and Delivery of High Impact Experiences (HIEs)
  • Designing Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Experiences Across the Disciplines
  • Inclusive Writing Pedagogies
  • Exploring Practical Metacognitive Approaches to Help Students Succeed
What are FLCs? Faculty Learning Communities are groups of 6-12 self-selected faculty who are co-learners, joining together across disciplines for a year-long exploration of specific evidence-based teaching practices. FLCs support faculty in developing a new pedagogical approach, new kinds of assignments, and/or new ways to assess student learning. Participants who meet the attendance requirements (missing no more than 3 out of approximately 11 meetings over the academic year) receive a professional development award. The meeting format for each FLC, in-person or virtual, will be determined by the preference of the facilitators and the majority of the applicants.

Who is eligible? All current faculty, as well as staff who teach, are encouraged to participate.

To apply: The application form contains descriptions of each of the proposed FLCs. Please submit your application to fdc@umbc.edu by Friday, June 27th. Although you can only participate in one FLC, you may apply to more than one, ranking your choices on the application form. Pending budget decisions, the FLCs that receive the greatest numbers of applicants will go forward as FDC-sponsored FLCs for 2025-26.

To learn more about the FLC program: Please come to the FLC End of Year Celebration on Friday, May 9 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. to hear participants in the current FLCs share the outcomes of their work. In person registration has closed, but you may join us online via WebEx by registering here. Also, visit the FLC page on the FDC website.

Best,
Kerrie and Sarah

Photo provided by Sarah Leupen.
]]> Dear Colleagues, No matter how long you’ve taught, there is always something you can learn from your colleagues. And if you generally prepare and teach your classes in isolation, you may wish you... https://calt.umbc.edu/learning-communities/faculty-learning-communities/ https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/149891/guest@my.umbc.edu/d84591ee3e1ac8d73b7046151d5c3943/api/pixel Faculty Development Center https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/calt https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xsmall.png?1612800122 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/original.png?1612800122 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xxlarge.png?1612800122 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xlarge.png?1612800122 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/large.png?1612800122 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/medium.png?1612800122 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/small.png?1612800122 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xsmall.png?1612800122 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xxsmall.png?1612800122 Faculty Development Center https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/891/0c6e74d0739fb94e2f3c8e5605497bbd/xxlarge.jpg?1746637608 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/891/0c6e74d0739fb94e2f3c8e5605497bbd/xlarge.jpg?1746637608 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/891/0c6e74d0739fb94e2f3c8e5605497bbd/large.jpg?1746637608 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/891/0c6e74d0739fb94e2f3c8e5605497bbd/medium.jpg?1746637608 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/891/0c6e74d0739fb94e2f3c8e5605497bbd/small.jpg?1746637608 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/891/0c6e74d0739fb94e2f3c8e5605497bbd/xsmall.jpg?1746637608 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/149/891/0c6e74d0739fb94e2f3c8e5605497bbd/xxsmall.jpg?1746637608 Five women sitting around a table holding origami cats and smiling at the camera. 3 0 false Wed, 07 May 2025 13:07:56 -0400 Video of Enhancing Critical Thinking with GenAI Presentation By Dr. Eugenia Novokshanova and Dr. Michelle Kassorla Dear Colleagues,

If you were unable to attend Dr. Eugenia Novokshanova and Dr. Michelle Kassorla's virtual presentation on April 23, we invite you to view the recording of their presentation, Enhancing Critical Thinking with GenAI. You may read about Dr. Novokshanova and Dr. Kassorla and access their presentation on the Faculty Development Center webpage.

This presentation, based on the presenters' SoTL research and recent publication, Serious Play, was co-sponsored by the College Teaching and Learning Science Program and the Faculty Development Center. The presenters share three strategies for integrating AI into the teaching of critical thinking, including: dialogic interaction with AI, prompt engineering as an intellectual practice, and intentional AI-informed assignment design. They also shared their resource Practical AI for Teaching: Some Tricks and Tips for Practical AI Use in the College Classroom for further exploration.

Best,
Kerrie, Jennifer, and Sarah

Photo provided by the speakers.
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Advances in generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) have complicated our efforts to foster and maintain academic integrity in instruction at UMBC. The FDC recently hosted a session entitled Encouraging Academic Integrity in the Era of AI to revisit best practices in course/assignment design; learn how to make policies around Gen AI use clear; and share strategies for dissuading students from inappropriate use of gen AI in light of the opportunities and temptations they present. Some of these ideas were also discussed in our Fall 2024 book discussions on Teaching with AI by Bowen and Watson. We heard that many of you were interested but unable to attend. Therefore, we've captured highlights from those shared at the session in our latest tipsheet.

Encouraging Academic Integrity in the Era of Gen AI Tipsheet

We hope that you find this resource to be useful! Please don't hesitate to share any comments, suggestions, questions, or ideas.

Best,
Sarah

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The Faculty Development Center and DoIT Instructional Technology and New Media were excited to have a visit from Dr. José Antonio Bowen at UMBC to facilitate two workshops, AI Literacy & Prompt Engineering and AI Assignments and Assessments, based on his book Teaching with AI, co-authored with C. Edward Watson, JHU Press, 2024.

If you were unable to attend, we invite you to read about Dr. Bowen and view the video recordings and slides from the workshops on the Faculty Development Center webpage. Dr. Bowen is a dynamic and in-demand speaker, and we have heard many comments from attendees about how inspired they were by the resources shared and the energy in the room. Hosted on Panopto, the videos are captioned and will adjust according to your device and bandwidth.

Please note that a UMBC login is required for access to these materials. You must be logged into myUMBC for authentication, and not just your UMBC email.

We hope that these resources are useful to you as we navigate new possibilities and challenges for teaching and learning in the era of AI!

Best,
FDC and ITNM Staff

Photo provided by José Antonio Bowen.
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The FDC has developed additional resources to help navigate difficult conversations. These new resources support teaching in a post-election period. Also attached to this post are some self-care tips for dealing with election stress.`

As always, the staff of the Faculty Development Center are available to talk with you about planning courses or class sessions. To schedule a consultation, send us a message at fdc@umbc.edu.

Best,
Kerrie, Jennifer, and Sarah ]]> Dear Colleagues, The FDC has developed additional resources to help navigate difficult conversations. These new resources support teaching in a post-election period. Also attached to this post... https://calt.umbc.edu/teaching/the-diverse-classroom/difficult-conversations/navigating-the-post-election-period-with-your-students/ Document https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/1b459741974c3612612b54d7a22a80b5/69f15a73/news/000/145/392/1e08d20a2959ca2b5bcf051267742dfc/Self Care Tips for Election Related Stress.pdf?1730902833 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145392/guest@my.umbc.edu/ea8da731e7f46484c3f688d4b6841d8d/api/pixel Faculty Development Center https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/calt https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xsmall.png?1612800122 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/original.png?1612800122 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xxlarge.png?1612800122 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xlarge.png?1612800122 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/large.png?1612800122 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/medium.png?1612800122 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/small.png?1612800122 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xsmall.png?1612800122 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/405/6d165d1d261a63782e515a4772dd6407/xxsmall.png?1612800122 Faculty Development Center https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/392/ee1c8ea3f7a8a0b552d52b4158660fd7/xxlarge.jpg?1730902841 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/392/ee1c8ea3f7a8a0b552d52b4158660fd7/xlarge.jpg?1730902841 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/392/ee1c8ea3f7a8a0b552d52b4158660fd7/large.jpg?1730902841 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/392/ee1c8ea3f7a8a0b552d52b4158660fd7/medium.jpg?1730902841 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/392/ee1c8ea3f7a8a0b552d52b4158660fd7/small.jpg?1730902841 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/392/ee1c8ea3f7a8a0b552d52b4158660fd7/xsmall.jpg?1730902841 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/145/392/ee1c8ea3f7a8a0b552d52b4158660fd7/xxsmall.jpg?1730902841 A close up of pink flowers blooming in a field with green grass and a meadow of yellow flowers in the background. 1 0 false Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:22:48 -0500 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:46:37 -0400