Faculty Events

Fall 2026 Events

ACUE Lunch-N-Learn Series
Professional Development Series by Dr. Gina Hawkins, ACUE Fellow

Join Dr. Gina Hawkins, ACUE Fellow for the CFE, for this brown bag lunch-n-learn series. This 3-session series utilizes ACUE Commons Quick Studies, which are 1-hour studies focused on emerging topics, including AI, Workforce Readiness, and Holistic Support. The second session, Preparing Workforce-Ready Students, will be held on October 14, 2026, in CCH 118, from 1-2pm. This is a bring-your-own-lunch session. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Use the link to RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8frLNKZngUepylFOslULZmH6pAymHdhClDQaEeCmFOBUQjZGU05UN1pZUU1KRFdNSlBFMzlIQjRNNS4u

Session Dates & Topics

  • Developing Original Thinking in the Age of AI | September 9, 2026 1pm - 2pm | CCH 118
  • Preparing Workforce-Ready Students | October 14, 2026 1pm - 2pm | CCH 118
  • Holistic Student Support | November 11, 2026 1pm - 2pm | CCH 118

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Tuesday Tool Time
Professional Development Series by Dr. Chris Benedetti, AI Fellow

The Fall 2026 AI Tuesday Tool Time lineup is here!

Tuesday Tool Time is a series of one-hour Zoom sessions where TAMU–CC faculty share practical ways they use AI in teaching and learning. Each session focuses on a specific application and includes time for demonstration, discussion, and questions.

September 15 | 1:00–2:00 p.m.
NotebookLM for Engaging Students with Course Content
Misty Kesterson
Discover practical ways to use Google NotebookLM to help students review, synthesize, and interact with course materials.
https://tamucc.zoom.us/j/97715386551

October 6 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
AI for Assignments, Rubrics & Canvas Resources
Jacqueline Hamilton
Explore how AI can streamline assignment design, create Canvas-ready test banks and rubrics, and help incorporate meaningful student use of AI into existing assignments.
https://tamucc.zoom.us/j/97591936611

October 20 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Interactive & Multimedia Learning with AI
John Darbonne
See how AI-generated images, video, and sound can make course content more interactive while helping students develop prompting skills and engage more deeply with course concepts.
https://tamucc.zoom.us/j/99614691679

November 3 | 3:00–4:00 p.m.
AI for STEM Modeling & Coding
Ruby Mehrubeoglu
Explore how MATLAB and Copilot can support students as they implement AI models, troubleshoot code, and work through complex engineering and science problems.
https://tamucc.zoom.us/j/93174378561

November 17 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Comparing AI Tools & Effective Prompting
Abu Waheeduzzaman
Learn about a classroom approach that has students compare responses across AI platforms, refine their prompting strategies, and evaluate which tools are most useful for different learning tasks.
https://tamucc.zoom.us/j/91998160411

To join, use the Zoom link for the session you would like to attend. No registration is required. Sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend live.

Join us this fall to learn from colleagues across campus and explore new possibilities for using AI in teaching and learning.

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AI Framework Design Studios
Interactive Workshop Series by Dr. Chris Benedetti, AI Fellow
 
Join us for the first AI Design Studio of the academic year on Thursday, September 24 from 11:30 am to 1 p.m. in CCH 118. This is an interactive, hands-on session focused on using AI to create more engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Using the TAMUS AI Framework, we’ll explore practical ways AI can support active learning, discussion and collaborative activities, case studies and simulations, and other approaches that encourage meaningful student engagement. Attend for part or all the Design Studio and bring a course, lesson, or instructional idea you’d like to work on. 
 
Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 16. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B1LemGJBBV 
 
Fall 2026 Sessions
Creating Engaging Learning Experiences with AI | September 24, 2026 11:30am - 1 p.m. | CCH 118
Planning & Preparing Your Course with AI | November 19, 2026 11:30am - 1 p.m. | CCH 118
 
Spring 2027 Sessions
Personalizing Learning & Improving Teaching with AI | February 2027
Assessment, Feedback, & Academic Integrity | March 2027
 
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New Faculty Focused Chats
Professional Development Series by Dr. Darcey Powell, CFE Fellow

Are you a new faculty member? Please join Dr. Darcey Powell, CFE Fellow, for this series of focused chats. This series is designed to enhance transition to TAMU-CC, foster knowledge-sharing, and promote community building amongst new faculty members. The first chat will be held in October. 

Please complete the interest form by September 7, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/TAMUCC-EarlyCareer-OctSession

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Sustaining our Energy & Joy as Faculty
Professional Development Series by Dr. Darcey Powell, CFE Fellow
 
Join Dr. Darcey Powell, CFE Fellow, for this four-session, year-long series focused on aspects of teaching, research, and service that sustain and invigorate faculty. The first session, Sustainable Academic Life, will be held on September 21, 2026, in CCH 118, from 12-2pm. This is a Bring-Your-Own-Lunch session. Drinks and desserts will be provided. 
 
Please complete the interest form by September 15, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/CFE-SustainingAcademicLIfe 
 
Session Dates
  • Sustainable Academic Life | September 21st, 2026 noon - 2pm | CCH 118
  • Sustainable Teaching | November 9th, 2026

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Faculty Writing Collective (FWC)

The Faculty Writing Collective is now recruiting for Fall 2026! The first meeting will be held on September 3, 2026, in CCH 246, from 1-3 p.m. This multidisciplinary community provides consistent writing support in a dedicated space for all faculty and is specially designed with pre-tenure women faculty in mind. Contact Caitlin Beare, Department of Music, for more information. 

Please complete the interest form by August 28, 2026: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nefQDyETjP

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Faculty Development Leave Reception

September 16, 2026 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | UC Bayview 320