It’s the time of the semester that attendance and engagement can start to lag. Bring your go-to strategies for getting students engaged and learn from colleagues’ successes. Share what works, troubleshoot challenges, and leave with new ideas to try.

Location: In-person on the WSU Tri-Cities campus (CIC 125T) and Zoom

Instructional Excellence & Innovation Workshop Series

Faculty across statewide campuses are invited to explore the Fall IE&I Workshop Series and add sessions of interest to your calendar.

Location: All workshops will be held in person on the WSU Tri-Cities campus (CIC 125T) and Zoom

• Explore AI Tools
  • September 2 | 12:00–1:30 p.m.
  • Explore AI tools that can support teaching, learning, and faculty workflows.

• Explore AI Assignments
  • September 8 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Explore ways to incorporate AI into assignments without cognitive offloading.

• Bring Your Best: Class Projects
  • September 24 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Learn from what others are doing and leave with new ideas for your class.

• Midterm Maxing
  • October 1 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Practical strategies for submitting grades, getting feedback, adjusting course plans, and setting up for a strong finish. New faculty strongly encouraged.

• Bring Your Best: Engagement Strategies
  • October 28 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
  • Learn from what others are doing to increase attendance and get students engaged.

• Bring Your Best: Plans for Finals
  • November 17 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Learn from what others are doing to prepare students for finals, handle grading, and finish the semester strong.

• Documenting Teaching for Annual Evaluations, Promotion & Awards
  • December 2 | 12:00–1:00 p.m.
  • Learn practical ways to document your teaching throughout the year and make your work visible in annual evaluations, promotion materials, and award nominations.

• Authentic Career Design
  • December 8 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • Explore ways to build a career that aligns with your values, strengths, interests, and evolving goals.