Spring 2026 Semester Schedule
CETL Faculty Development Fall 2025
Click on event titles to register. Part-Time Instructors are invited to all events.
Course Review Workshop for Deans & Chairs
January 30, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | TBD | Facilitators: Teresa Hutchins & Juan Batista
This hands-on workshop is designed for deans and chairs who want a clearer, more practical understanding of the Online Course Review (OCR) process. Participants will work directly with the Online Course Review Rubric, walking through real examples and engaging in guided discussion about how the criteria apply within their own academic areas. The session emphasizes conversation, calibration, and shared understanding, in order to help deans and chairs become more familiar with current expectations, more confident in interpreting the rubric, and better prepared to support faculty through meaningful, consistent online course reviews.
Start Strong: New Part-Time Faculty Orientation
January 7, 2026 | 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Teams (no recording) | Facilitators: Jesse Bishop and Juan Batista
New part-time faculty are invited to join us for a brief orientation to discuss the basics of teaching at GHC. We will also explore best practices of instructional strategies. You will get a change to talk to your Chairs in a breakout session.
Yuja Virtual Workshop
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Virtual (not recorded) | Facilitator: Teresa Hutchins
This virtual YuJa workshop gives participants practical, just-in-time support using YuJa Panorama and YuJa Enterprise Video. Attendees will work directly in the tools, explore common use cases, and get individualized help to improve accessibility, manage video content, and streamline workflows in their own courses.
Yuja In-Person Workshop
Friday, February 6, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Cartersville A232 | Facilitator: Teresa Hutchins
This in-person hands-on YuJa workshop gives participants practical, just-in-time support using YuJa Panorama and YuJa Enterprise Video. Attendees will work directly in the tools, explore common use cases, and get individualized help to improve accessibility, manage video content, and streamline workflows in their own courses.
Online Course Review Workshop
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 10:00-12:00 a.m. | Virtual
This workshop introduces the Online Course Review (OCR) process, walks participants through the OCR rubric, and explains what reviewers look for when evaluating online courses. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of expectations, see how the rubric is applied in practice, and learn how to become an OCR reviewer.
Yuja Virtual Workshop
Monday, February 23, 2026 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Virtual (not recorded) | Facilitator: Teresa Hutchins
This virtual YuJa workshop gives participants practical, just-in-time support using YuJa Panorama and YuJa Enterprise Video. Attendees will work directly in the tools, explore common use cases, and get individualized help to improve accessibility, manage video content, and streamline workflows in their own courses.
Online Course Review Workshop
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Cartersville A232
This workshop introduces the Online Course Review (OCR) process, walks participants through the OCR rubric, and explains what reviewers look for when evaluating online courses. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of expectations, see how the rubric is applied in practice, and learn how to become an OCR reviewer.
The Amplified Institution
A Campus Conversation on Artificial Intelligence, Human Ingenuity, & Educational Applications
Friday, March 6, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Cartersville Campus
This summit brings together students, faculty, staff, and industry partners for practical conversations and live demonstrations of AI in higher education. This event focuses on how AI is actually being used across teaching, learning, and institutional work—what’s working, what’s emerging, and what questions we still need to ask. Join us to explore real examples, share perspectives, and think critically about how AI can amplify (not replace) human work in higher ed. Lunch is provided.
Part-Time Faculty Academy
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Cartersville
The Part-Time Faculty Academy is a one-day professional development experience designed to support and connect part-time faculty through shared learning. Participants will engage with fellow faculty and students to explore effective teaching practices, exchange ideas, and strengthen their sense of community. Registration is required, and lunch is provided.
Fifth Annual Academic Showcase
Friday, May 1, 2026 | Cartersville Campus
Academic Showcase is now celebrating its 5th year! This year, we’re expanding our celebration to include more than one day and more than one event. On Friday, May 1, 2026, we will host what has traditionally been our Academic Showcase—an event dedicated to showcasing the scholarship and research of our students. We are reworking this day to honor a broad range of scholarly work, whether artistic, technology-related, poster-based, or presented orally. This will also mark the second year we incorporate the Annual Public Speaking Competition semi-final and final rounds. For more information about the Public Speaking Competition, please visit the website. This will be a festival of student learning experiences. Through presentations in different formats, we will celebrate the outstanding work.
Faculty Appreciation & Research Spotlight
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Cartersville Campus
Join us as we share accomplishments from the past year, including Scholarship of Teaching and Learning projects, research initiatives, and other scholarly and creative contributions. Present in a poster format or via laptop as colleagues and community members circulate for informal, conversational discussions in the library. RSVP is required so we can plan accordingly, and proposal submission guidelines are available for those ready to participate.
