We are delighted to announce our FLC program for Fall 2026. A faculty learning community (FLC) is a small, cross-disciplinary group of faculty members who meet regularly over a semester to collaboratively explore a shared teaching and learning topic. The goal is to improve instructional practice and student learning through sustained dialogue, shared readings, and reflection.
We will be running two FLC cohorts in the fall: one on Teaching and Learning with AI and Collaborative Learning. Accepted participants will be awarded a $2,000 non-payroll stipend into a department account to support teaching-related activities, such as conference travel or computer equipment. This stipend will be paid upon successful completion of the program.
Collaborative Learning Faculty Learning Community
Learning is not only an individual cognitive process. It is furthermore a social one. When thoughtfully designed, collaborative learning can deepen understanding, strengthen critical thinking, and help students engage with diverse perspectives. Yet many instructors face a common challenge: how can group activities move beyond simple “group work” and become meaningful collaborative learning experiences?
In this Faculty Learning Community, participants will explore research-informed strategies for designing effective collaboration in the classroom. Drawing on insights from the learning sciences, the group will examine how structured interaction, shared problem-solving, and thoughtful facilitation can support deeper learning and greater student engagement.
Faculty will experiment with practical approaches such as structured discussion protocols, peer learning strategies, team-based activities, and methods for assessing collaborative work. Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on how collaborative learning can foster belonging, accountability, and richer classroom dialogue across disciplines.
By the end of the series, participants will have developed and refined a collaborative learning activity that they can implement in their own courses.
A complete application must be submitted on or before May 15.
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Teaching and Learning with AI Faculty Learning Community
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of higher education, raising both exciting possibilities and important questions for teaching and learning. From generative AI tools that support writing and problem-solving to emerging applications in research, assessment, and course design, faculty are increasingly navigating how these technologies intersect with their pedagogical goals.
This Faculty Learning Community invites instructors to explore the evolving role of AI in higher education through a thoughtful and practical lens. Participants will examine current developments in AI tools, discuss their implications for academic integrity and learning, and explore ways AI can support creativity, critical thinking, and deeper engagement in the classroom.
Throughout the series, faculty will experiment with AI-supported activities, share strategies for integrating AI responsibly into coursework, and reflect on how to guide students in using these technologies ethically and effectively.
By the end of the FLC, participants will have developed ideas or activities for integrating AI into their teaching in ways that enhance learning while maintaining clear pedagogical intentions.
A complete application must be submitted on or before May 15.
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