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The CTL is proud to host the Fall 2025 Friday Morning Forum on 8/29/2025.
The CTL is proud to host the Fall 2025 Friday Morning Forum on 8/29/2025.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
The conference will be held in classrooms on the second floor. See room numbers below.
8:00 - 9:00
9:00 - 9:50
9:50 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:50
10:50 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:50
Breakfast Connection provided by the Provost's Office.
Session One [Pick one of three concurrent sessions]
Break
Session Two [Pick one of three concurrent sessions]
Break
Session Three [Pick one of three concurrent sessions]
Breakfast Connection
8:00 - 9:00
Breakfast Connection
8:00 - 9:00
Food will be located in the alcove outside the 2309 & 2310 classrooms. Gather and get excited for today's presentations.
Session One
9:00 - 9:50
Session One
9:00 - 9:50
AI for Learners in the Classroom
Dave Ghidiu & Will McLaughlin
Join two CS-Faculty as they jumpstart and facilitate discussions on AI in college courses. Discussions will start with facilitators’ experiences in Google’s AI Essentials Course, AI used for course development and AI used within the class and student work. Anticipated discussion on how to flex AI for coursework development, and how to use AI in course material integration, students work, and perhaps even set up supplemental content to get students working toward their own certifications. Much of the time will be spent on participants sharing their experiences, hurdles, and worries.
BuJo: Bullet Journaling - A Mindfulness Practice
BuJo: Bullet Journaling - A Mindfulness Practice
Jeff Dugan
Are you tired of the avalanche of sticky notes around your space or just feeling functionally overwhelmed with the number of tasks on several lists? Let’s talk about BuJo! The Bullet Journaling Method or “BuJo” creates an accessible path to mindfulness that addresses barriers of slowing down, prioritization, reflection, and self-affirmation. The method only requires a notebook, a writing tool, and an open mind to get started. The system works by setting up a combination of daily, weekly, and monthly logs or collections in which important tasks, events and notes are then recorded and later revisited through active reflection. The purpose of this discussion will be to explore this practice and see if it has benefit for you! All are welcome and please join if you are looking to start or enhance a current journaling practice.
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
Ideas for Building a Sense of Community and Connection for All Your Classes: In-
person, Synchronous, or Asynchronous
Kathleen Fuchs
This session will focus on ways to create a sense of connection between students and instructors, how to motivate students to want to come to class, and how to relax a bit and have some fun. There will be many ideas offered, but we will also brainstorm together and use some art to create some magic!
Image made using WordArt.com
BREAK
9:50 - 10:00
BREAK
9:50 - 10:00
Catch up with your colleagues and plan your next session.
Session Two
10:00 - 10:50
Session Two
10:00 - 10:50
A Discussion of AI in Higher Education
Trevor Johnson-Steigelman
At this point, some of the hype on AI is starting to settle down. Many folks are embracing it. At the same time, others are still resistant to using AI at all. We really need to figure out the middle ground where and when we use AI appropriately. Let’s not have a discussion about what AI can do; we’ve had plenty of those. Instead, let’s talk about the implications of using AI. There are privacy concerns, access inequalities, environmental impacts, and copyright questions that we should think about when deciding to use AI. There are also pedagogical considerations to consider. This session will be a guided discussion about using AI ethically, responsibly, pedagogically soundly, and mindfully.
Image CC by Dave Ghidiu
“What if They Find Out I Have No Idea What I’m Doing?!” – Combatting Imposter
Syndrome
Trista Merrill
This interactive workshop is designed for faculty and staff to explore the impact of imposter syndrome—a persistent feeling of self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a "fraud," despite evident success—in academic and professional settings. Participants will learn to identify common signs, understand the psychological roots, and gain practical strategies for building confidence, fostering self-compassion, and supporting colleagues who may be experiencing similar challenges. Join us to cultivate a healthier, more inclusive work environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute authentically.
This interactive workshop is designed for faculty and staff to explore the impact of imposter syndrome—a persistent feeling of self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a "fraud," despite evident success—in academic and professional settings. Participants will learn to identify common signs, understand the psychological roots, and gain practical strategies for building confidence, fostering self-compassion, and supporting colleagues who may be experiencing similar challenges. Join us to cultivate a healthier, more inclusive work environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute authentically.
Image by The Gender Spectrum Collection from Vice
Telling Our Stories with Maps
Patty Rockwell
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Collaborative plans to open their doors this fall to bring students and the community together to understand our environments in new ways using maps. Come see the new GIS lab and explore student Story Maps. Mapping is a tool that can be used by any discipline to tell your stories and understand complex relationships visually. Get inspired to consider your world in a new way using mapping tools.
Image by ultimatearm from www.flaticon.com
BREAK
10:50 - 11:00
BREAK
10:50 - 11:00
Catch up with your colleagues and plan your next session.
Session Three
11:00 - 11:50
Session Three
11:00 - 11:50
AI in the Classroom – the Conversation Continues…
Will McLaughlin & Christine Parker
This will be an informal, open opportunity to continue the conversation around AI in the classroom. What’s really going on in your classes with AI? How are you using it as a teaching tool, and how are your students using it? What is working, what is not working, and what concerns do you have? What opportunities or resources are available to learn more about AI and teaching, either formally or informally? Finally, how is our role as educators changing now that AI has arrived? Please come be part of the discussion, share your thoughts and experiences, ask questions, or just listen.
The “Grand Political Canyon”: Strategies for Civil Discourse in the Classroom and Beyond
David Canose & Eric Duchess
This session will explore strategies for promoting civil discourse in the classroom and beyond. The term “civil discourse” will be defined, examples will be provided, and specific strategies for promoting civil discourse will be identified. There will also be opportunities to recognize and process challenges and obstacles to civil discourse.
Digital Accessibility Essentials
Cheryl Ten Eyck
This session will provide a crucial overview of Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) accessibility, its regulatory landscape, and recent developments at SUNY that directly impact community college instructors. These accessibility modifications will be required by April 2026 in all courses. Learn about key concepts like VPAT and WCAG 2.2, understand your role in creating accessible course content, and gain practical tips and resources. Discover who the campus staff members are that can support your efforts in fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students. Please bring a laptop to this session.
Thank you for coming!
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