Faculty Events

Spring 2026 Events

TAMU-CC Faculty Spring Mixer - 2026

UC Islander Sandbar and Grill | Tuesday, May 5th | 4PM - 5PM

• Appetizers & Drinks
• 1 Drink Ticket per Person
• Door Prizes

Faculty Event Only. Drink Tickets, Appetizers, Door Prizes available while supplies lasts.

• 1:30pm, Urban Institute will present their research on Parenting Students
• 2:30pm, Dr. Rosie Ruiz will present on Title IX
• 3:00pm, Dr. Claudia Ayala and Ms. Karyn Salazar-Vega will present on Care & Assistance

Green Zone Training

Green Zone Training is back—this is your opportunity to better understand and support our military-connected students right here on campus.

Join us for a military competency training designed for faculty and staff to learn about military life, culture, and the real challenges our student veterans and their families navigate.

RSVP by March 18, 2026 at midnight, since lunch will be provided, but RSVP is required and seats are limited.

Islander Green Zone – Fill out form

This training will cover:
• GI Bill and Hazlewood Act
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Overview of military life
• Challenges faced by military families
• Campus resources and referral support

If you work with students, this matters. If you want to better support our Islanders, this is where it starts.

ACUE Commons Virtual Demo

Did you know membership to the ACUE Commons is provided to all campuses and instructors in the Texas A&M University System?  

Please join us for a live virtual demo of ACUE Commons on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 1-2pm. Kelly Williamson, Community Manager for ACUE Commons, will be providing a demonstration for TAMU-CC faculty.  

In the ACUE Commons, faculty can access important new content and valuable ACUE course resources, connect with colleagues and exchange teaching ideas, participate in discussions, and stay confident with emerging teaching trends and topics.  

To learn more about the resources available to you, please register for the virtual demo here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7CYOD4BVTKOks-qT13EIUQ 

Fulbright Scholar Faculty Panel

Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and Study Abroad for a Fulbright Faculty Panel featuring TAMU-CC Fulbright awardees sharing their experiences with teaching and research abroad. Learn about award types, timelines, and practical application tips, then stay for a Q and A. Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM in UC Copano Room 216. Link to Registration: Fulbright Scholars Panel – Fill out form

Teaching Excellence: Student Success Strategies Workshops

Throughout the Spring 2026 semester, CFE & Dean of Students are hosting a series of workshops focused on faculty and student communication and wellbeing. If you are interested in attending a workshop, use the links below to RSVP.

Supporting Neurodiverse Students (Pre-recorded Webinar) 
https://forms.office.com/r/upCFwPHs5d Video available until midnight Friday, January 16th

Misconduct & Referrals 101: Your Role as Faculty | UC Swordfish 324 | Tuesday, February 3rd 12:30pm - 1:45pm
https://forms.office.com/r/xGE0VtJAWF Deadline to RSVP Thursday, January 29th

Crying or Crisis?: Making Referrals | UC Swordfish 324 | Tuesday, March 3rd 12:30pm - 1:45pm
https://forms.office.com/r/XxEjpgq7qX Deadline to RSVP Tuesday, February 24th

Effective Communication with Students | UC Swordfish 324 | Wednesday, April 8th 11:00am - 12:30pm
https://forms.office.com/r/ePyGkw503B Deadline to RSVP Thursday, April 2nd

Faculty Writing Collective (FWC) 

The Faculty Writing Collective is now recruiting for Spring 2026! Contact Caitlin Beare, Department of Music, for more information. Please RSVP by January 28, 2026. The first meeting will be held on January 29, 2026. Scan the QR code below to register or go to https://forms.office.com/r/nefQDyETjP