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💭 Who are we?
We are the Office of Faculty Development at Southern Connecticut State University.
We work with our faculty to build an inclusive community that facilitates and promotes exceptional faculty teaching, research and professional development.
🎇 Stay around to learn more about our work!
We are the Office of Faculty Development at Southern Connecticut State University.
We work with our faculty to build an inclusive community that facilitates and promotes exceptional faculty teaching, research and professional development.
🎇 Stay around to learn more about our work!
Explore how generative AI can help students engage in the authentic practices of their fields. Participants will consider ways to use AI and brainstorm strategies to support meaningful, discipline-specific learning.
southernct-edu.zoom.us/j/8640124473...
Meeting ID: 864 0124 4738
Passcode: %8iR3B
southernct-edu.zoom.us/j/8640124473...
Meeting ID: 864 0124 4738
Passcode: %8iR3B
December 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Explore how generative AI can help students engage in the authentic practices of their fields. Participants will consider ways to use AI and brainstorm strategies to support meaningful, discipline-specific learning.
southernct-edu.zoom.us/j/8640124473...
Meeting ID: 864 0124 4738
Passcode: %8iR3B
southernct-edu.zoom.us/j/8640124473...
Meeting ID: 864 0124 4738
Passcode: %8iR3B
Join us for the 2026 Univeristy Forum: Cultivating Inclusivity & Belonging: Supporting Neurodivergent Students and Students with Disabilities at SCSU. Jan 15th, 2026, 9am-3pm, Adanti Student Center Theatre.
RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/QaGUET17S3
RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/QaGUET17S3
December 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Join us for the 2026 Univeristy Forum: Cultivating Inclusivity & Belonging: Supporting Neurodivergent Students and Students with Disabilities at SCSU. Jan 15th, 2026, 9am-3pm, Adanti Student Center Theatre.
RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/QaGUET17S3
RSVP here: forms.office.com/r/QaGUET17S3
OFD invites you to a professional learning series, “Exploring Self-Study for Reflective Teaching,” by Dr. Benes and Dr. Sulkowski Fumiatti. Explore how self-study can deepen reflective teaching, foster collaboration, and spark meaningful inquiry into your own practice. See attached flyer.
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
OFD invites you to a professional learning series, “Exploring Self-Study for Reflective Teaching,” by Dr. Benes and Dr. Sulkowski Fumiatti. Explore how self-study can deepen reflective teaching, foster collaboration, and spark meaningful inquiry into your own practice. See attached flyer.
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Dear Colleagues,
Feeling burnt out? Join us for a mini-retreat with reflection exercises and a discussion on joy, meaning, and fulfillment in teaching. Light refreshments provided—leave feeling renewed and inspired!
Feeling burnt out? Join us for a mini-retreat with reflection exercises and a discussion on joy, meaning, and fulfillment in teaching. Light refreshments provided—leave feeling renewed and inspired!
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Dear Colleagues,
Feeling burnt out? Join us for a mini-retreat with reflection exercises and a discussion on joy, meaning, and fulfillment in teaching. Light refreshments provided—leave feeling renewed and inspired!
Feeling burnt out? Join us for a mini-retreat with reflection exercises and a discussion on joy, meaning, and fulfillment in teaching. Light refreshments provided—leave feeling renewed and inspired!
Dear Colleagues,
Join us for “Co-constructing Educational Integration for African Immigrant and Refugee Students in Higher Education,” supported by a Faculty Development Grant. Register using the QR code or provided link.
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Join us for “Co-constructing Educational Integration for African Immigrant and Refugee Students in Higher Education,” supported by a Faculty Development Grant. Register using the QR code or provided link.
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Dear Colleagues,
Join us for “Co-constructing Educational Integration for African Immigrant and Refugee Students in Higher Education,” supported by a Faculty Development Grant. Register using the QR code or provided link.
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Join us for “Co-constructing Educational Integration for African Immigrant and Refugee Students in Higher Education,” supported by a Faculty Development Grant. Register using the QR code or provided link.
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Dear Colleagues,
Feeling burnt out? Join us for a mini-retreat with reflection exercises and a discussion on joy, meaning, and fulfillment in teaching. Light refreshments provided—leave feeling renewed and inspired!
Feeling burnt out? Join us for a mini-retreat with reflection exercises and a discussion on joy, meaning, and fulfillment in teaching. Light refreshments provided—leave feeling renewed and inspired!
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Dear Colleagues,
Feeling burnt out? Join us for a mini-retreat with reflection exercises and a discussion on joy, meaning, and fulfillment in teaching. Light refreshments provided—leave feeling renewed and inspired!
Feeling burnt out? Join us for a mini-retreat with reflection exercises and a discussion on joy, meaning, and fulfillment in teaching. Light refreshments provided—leave feeling renewed and inspired!
Flyer for the Faculty Development Grant Workshop, led by Jennifer Hudson and Julianne Fowler. Oct 6, 2-3pm, Buley Library Room 219. Learn about FDG proposal guidelines, tips for proposals, differences between FDG, Curriculum-Related, and CSU Research Grants, and how to submit proposals via Kuali.
October 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Flyer for the Faculty Development Grant Workshop, led by Jennifer Hudson and Julianne Fowler. Oct 6, 2-3pm, Buley Library Room 219. Learn about FDG proposal guidelines, tips for proposals, differences between FDG, Curriculum-Related, and CSU Research Grants, and how to submit proposals via Kuali.
Dear Colleagues,
The Office of Faculty Development invites applications for 2026–2027 Faculty Development Grants. Submit proposals via Kuali Build by Nov. 3, 2025, 4 p.m. See attached guidelines. Questions? Contact Jennifer Hudson at hudsonj1@southernct.edu
inside.southernct.edu/faculty-deve...
The Office of Faculty Development invites applications for 2026–2027 Faculty Development Grants. Submit proposals via Kuali Build by Nov. 3, 2025, 4 p.m. See attached guidelines. Questions? Contact Jennifer Hudson at hudsonj1@southernct.edu
inside.southernct.edu/faculty-deve...
Faculty Development Fund Grants | Southern Connecticut State University
Pre-Award Information 2026-2027 FDG Request for Proposals Kuali Build Submission Portal
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October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Dear Colleagues,
The Office of Faculty Development invites applications for 2026–2027 Faculty Development Grants. Submit proposals via Kuali Build by Nov. 3, 2025, 4 p.m. See attached guidelines. Questions? Contact Jennifer Hudson at hudsonj1@southernct.edu
inside.southernct.edu/faculty-deve...
The Office of Faculty Development invites applications for 2026–2027 Faculty Development Grants. Submit proposals via Kuali Build by Nov. 3, 2025, 4 p.m. See attached guidelines. Questions? Contact Jennifer Hudson at hudsonj1@southernct.edu
inside.southernct.edu/faculty-deve...
The Faculty Mentoring Circle meets Wed, Oct 8, 10–11 AM in Buley Library 219. Join us to discuss classroom scenarios, share cases, and explore best practices. In-person only, not recorded. Light refreshments provided.
September 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Faculty Mentoring Circle meets Wed, Oct 8, 10–11 AM in Buley Library 219. Join us to discuss classroom scenarios, share cases, and explore best practices. In-person only, not recorded. Light refreshments provided.
Join colleagues for a supportive discussion of Burnout Immunity by Dr. Kandi Wiens.
Meetings held via Zoom on the last Monday of each month (9/29, 10/27, 11/24) from 11 AM–noon. RSVP at facultydevel@southernct.edu.
The first 30 respondents will receive a complimentary copy.
Meetings held via Zoom on the last Monday of each month (9/29, 10/27, 11/24) from 11 AM–noon. RSVP at facultydevel@southernct.edu.
The first 30 respondents will receive a complimentary copy.
September 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Join colleagues for a supportive discussion of Burnout Immunity by Dr. Kandi Wiens.
Meetings held via Zoom on the last Monday of each month (9/29, 10/27, 11/24) from 11 AM–noon. RSVP at facultydevel@southernct.edu.
The first 30 respondents will receive a complimentary copy.
Meetings held via Zoom on the last Monday of each month (9/29, 10/27, 11/24) from 11 AM–noon. RSVP at facultydevel@southernct.edu.
The first 30 respondents will receive a complimentary copy.
Join SCSU on Sept 19, 11 AM–3 PM in SB102 for a Generative AI event funded by an OFD grant.
Learn GenAI basics, its uses in education, government, and work. Features panels, updates, and a keynote on its societal impact.
Register via QR code or forms.office.com/pages/respon....
Lunch provided.
Learn GenAI basics, its uses in education, government, and work. Features panels, updates, and a keynote on its societal impact.
Register via QR code or forms.office.com/pages/respon....
Lunch provided.
September 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Join SCSU on Sept 19, 11 AM–3 PM in SB102 for a Generative AI event funded by an OFD grant.
Learn GenAI basics, its uses in education, government, and work. Features panels, updates, and a keynote on its societal impact.
Register via QR code or forms.office.com/pages/respon....
Lunch provided.
Learn GenAI basics, its uses in education, government, and work. Features panels, updates, and a keynote on its societal impact.
Register via QR code or forms.office.com/pages/respon....
Lunch provided.
Hi Faculty!
Please join us for the Faculty Mentoring Circle, facilitated by Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development.
📅 Thursday, September 18th
⏰ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
🚪 Buley Library 219
Please join us for the Faculty Mentoring Circle, facilitated by Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development.
📅 Thursday, September 18th
⏰ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
🚪 Buley Library 219
September 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Hi Faculty!
Please join us for the Faculty Mentoring Circle, facilitated by Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development.
📅 Thursday, September 18th
⏰ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
🚪 Buley Library 219
Please join us for the Faculty Mentoring Circle, facilitated by Sarah Benes, Director of Faculty Development.
📅 Thursday, September 18th
⏰ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
🚪 Buley Library 219
This workshop highlights African immigrant and refugee populations within the broader African American/Black community. Participants will build self-awareness of bias, recognize the diversity within these designations, and develop skills for assessment, engagement, and education.
August 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This workshop highlights African immigrant and refugee populations within the broader African American/Black community. Participants will build self-awareness of bias, recognize the diversity within these designations, and develop skills for assessment, engagement, and education.
The Office of Faculty Development is looking at ways to enhance its Faculty Mentoring Program. Please take a few moments to share your input and ideas, as well as your participation experience: forms.office.com/r/fLMLVHtByy. We truly value your feedback!
Microsoft Forms
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April 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The Office of Faculty Development is looking at ways to enhance its Faculty Mentoring Program. Please take a few moments to share your input and ideas, as well as your participation experience: forms.office.com/r/fLMLVHtByy. We truly value your feedback!
Hi Faculty,
Please join us for our Faculty Mentoring Circle on April 16th from 10:30am-11:30am in BU 29. We’ll try to answer your questions about who to go to for what, how to network with other faculty on campus, and more!
Click the link below to RSVP
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Please join us for our Faculty Mentoring Circle on April 16th from 10:30am-11:30am in BU 29. We’ll try to answer your questions about who to go to for what, how to network with other faculty on campus, and more!
Click the link below to RSVP
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
April 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hi Faculty,
Please join us for our Faculty Mentoring Circle on April 16th from 10:30am-11:30am in BU 29. We’ll try to answer your questions about who to go to for what, how to network with other faculty on campus, and more!
Click the link below to RSVP
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Please join us for our Faculty Mentoring Circle on April 16th from 10:30am-11:30am in BU 29. We’ll try to answer your questions about who to go to for what, how to network with other faculty on campus, and more!
Click the link below to RSVP
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Hi Faculty,
The Office of Faculty Development would like to assess faculty needs and interests to help us plan our future programming and initiatives. Below is a link to a brief survey. Please fill it out by Wednesday, April 16.
Thank you!
scsu.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Office of Faculty Development would like to assess faculty needs and interests to help us plan our future programming and initiatives. Below is a link to a brief survey. Please fill it out by Wednesday, April 16.
Thank you!
scsu.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Hi Faculty,
The Office of Faculty Development would like to assess faculty needs and interests to help us plan our future programming and initiatives. Below is a link to a brief survey. Please fill it out by Wednesday, April 16.
Thank you!
scsu.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Office of Faculty Development would like to assess faculty needs and interests to help us plan our future programming and initiatives. Below is a link to a brief survey. Please fill it out by Wednesday, April 16.
Thank you!
scsu.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Dear Colleagues,
Please join the Office of Faculty Development for a special virtual workshop on neuroinclusive classrooms!
RSVP here no later than Tues., April 8th to receive the link to the workshop.
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Please join the Office of Faculty Development for a special virtual workshop on neuroinclusive classrooms!
RSVP here no later than Tues., April 8th to receive the link to the workshop.
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
April 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Dear Colleagues,
Please join the Office of Faculty Development for a special virtual workshop on neuroinclusive classrooms!
RSVP here no later than Tues., April 8th to receive the link to the workshop.
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Please join the Office of Faculty Development for a special virtual workshop on neuroinclusive classrooms!
RSVP here no later than Tues., April 8th to receive the link to the workshop.
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Hi Faculty!
Join Dr. Nick Pinkerton for a powerful virtual session on Monday, April 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM as we unpack The Digital Dilemma: Supporting Student Wellbeing in an AI-Driven World.
Click the link below to register!
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a552e8...
Join Dr. Nick Pinkerton for a powerful virtual session on Monday, April 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM as we unpack The Digital Dilemma: Supporting Student Wellbeing in an AI-Driven World.
Click the link below to register!
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a552e8...
March 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hi Faculty!
Join Dr. Nick Pinkerton for a powerful virtual session on Monday, April 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM as we unpack The Digital Dilemma: Supporting Student Wellbeing in an AI-Driven World.
Click the link below to register!
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a552e8...
Join Dr. Nick Pinkerton for a powerful virtual session on Monday, April 21 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM as we unpack The Digital Dilemma: Supporting Student Wellbeing in an AI-Driven World.
Click the link below to register!
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a552e8...
Hi Faculty!
Please join SCSU’s Global Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) and the Office of International Education (OIE) for this annual co-sponsored virtual event on Friday, April 4th from 10:00am-11:30am.
To RSVP, click on the link below!
scsu.co1.qualtrics.com/login?path=%...
Please join SCSU’s Global Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) and the Office of International Education (OIE) for this annual co-sponsored virtual event on Friday, April 4th from 10:00am-11:30am.
To RSVP, click on the link below!
scsu.co1.qualtrics.com/login?path=%...
March 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Hi Faculty!
Please join SCSU’s Global Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) and the Office of International Education (OIE) for this annual co-sponsored virtual event on Friday, April 4th from 10:00am-11:30am.
To RSVP, click on the link below!
scsu.co1.qualtrics.com/login?path=%...
Please join SCSU’s Global Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) and the Office of International Education (OIE) for this annual co-sponsored virtual event on Friday, April 4th from 10:00am-11:30am.
To RSVP, click on the link below!
scsu.co1.qualtrics.com/login?path=%...
Congratulations to everyone celebrating 25 great years or more at Southern!
March 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Congratulations to everyone celebrating 25 great years or more at Southern!
Hi Faculty
Join us for a discussion of how AI has shaped strategies for teaching writing hosted by WACC & University Writing Director
📆 Wednesday, April 2nd
⏰ 12:00pm-1:00pm
🚪BU 118
For more information, contact Theresa Marchant-Shapiro, University Writing Director, at marchantsht1@southernct.edu
Join us for a discussion of how AI has shaped strategies for teaching writing hosted by WACC & University Writing Director
📆 Wednesday, April 2nd
⏰ 12:00pm-1:00pm
🚪BU 118
For more information, contact Theresa Marchant-Shapiro, University Writing Director, at marchantsht1@southernct.edu
March 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Hi Faculty
Join us for a discussion of how AI has shaped strategies for teaching writing hosted by WACC & University Writing Director
📆 Wednesday, April 2nd
⏰ 12:00pm-1:00pm
🚪BU 118
For more information, contact Theresa Marchant-Shapiro, University Writing Director, at marchantsht1@southernct.edu
Join us for a discussion of how AI has shaped strategies for teaching writing hosted by WACC & University Writing Director
📆 Wednesday, April 2nd
⏰ 12:00pm-1:00pm
🚪BU 118
For more information, contact Theresa Marchant-Shapiro, University Writing Director, at marchantsht1@southernct.edu
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Join us for a discussion on teaching asynchronous courses Wednesday, March 5th, 10:30 to 11:30 AM in BU 219. Facilitated by Swapna Gantasala of School of Business and Student Success. For more information, please contact Jennifer Hudson @hudsonj1@southernct.edu.
Join us for a discussion on teaching asynchronous courses Wednesday, March 5th, 10:30 to 11:30 AM in BU 219. Facilitated by Swapna Gantasala of School of Business and Student Success. For more information, please contact Jennifer Hudson @hudsonj1@southernct.edu.
March 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
RSVP Here: lnkd.in/eR5nugx8
Join us for a discussion on teaching asynchronous courses Wednesday, March 5th, 10:30 to 11:30 AM in BU 219. Facilitated by Swapna Gantasala of School of Business and Student Success. For more information, please contact Jennifer Hudson @hudsonj1@southernct.edu.
Join us for a discussion on teaching asynchronous courses Wednesday, March 5th, 10:30 to 11:30 AM in BU 219. Facilitated by Swapna Gantasala of School of Business and Student Success. For more information, please contact Jennifer Hudson @hudsonj1@southernct.edu.
Hi Faculty!
Accessibility Training Series
📅 March 3rd or 10th
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm
🚪 Via Zoom
Accessibility Training Series
📅 March 3rd or 10th
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm
🚪 Via Zoom
February 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Hi Faculty!
Accessibility Training Series
📅 March 3rd or 10th
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm
🚪 Via Zoom
Accessibility Training Series
📅 March 3rd or 10th
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm
🚪 Via Zoom
Hi Faculty & Staff!
This is a reminder that we will be having our Faculty Mentoring Circle on Monday, February 24th from 3:30pm-4:30pm in BU 219.
Come connect with faculty, build community, and discover valuable campus resources to help you thrive at the university!
We hope to see you there!
This is a reminder that we will be having our Faculty Mentoring Circle on Monday, February 24th from 3:30pm-4:30pm in BU 219.
Come connect with faculty, build community, and discover valuable campus resources to help you thrive at the university!
We hope to see you there!
February 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Hi Faculty & Staff!
This is a reminder that we will be having our Faculty Mentoring Circle on Monday, February 24th from 3:30pm-4:30pm in BU 219.
Come connect with faculty, build community, and discover valuable campus resources to help you thrive at the university!
We hope to see you there!
This is a reminder that we will be having our Faculty Mentoring Circle on Monday, February 24th from 3:30pm-4:30pm in BU 219.
Come connect with faculty, build community, and discover valuable campus resources to help you thrive at the university!
We hope to see you there!
The latest issue of Currents in Teaching & Learning, Worcester State University's journal on higher education pedagogy is available to read.
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Read the issue here lnkd.in/eSbtPjpb
If interested in submitting your work to Currents, check out the details for submission on the website.
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Read the issue here lnkd.in/eSbtPjpb
If interested in submitting your work to Currents, check out the details for submission on the website.
February 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The latest issue of Currents in Teaching & Learning, Worcester State University's journal on higher education pedagogy is available to read.
lnkd.in/gYnfxJYj
Read the issue here lnkd.in/eSbtPjpb
If interested in submitting your work to Currents, check out the details for submission on the website.
lnkd.in/gYnfxJYj
Read the issue here lnkd.in/eSbtPjpb
If interested in submitting your work to Currents, check out the details for submission on the website.