Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Friday, August 14th
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| 8:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. | New Faculty Orientation New faculty orientation for FYRE (First Year Residential Experience) - SU-104AB&C |
Saturday, August 15th
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| 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | English, Reading, ESL, Journalism & Creative Writing - Adjunct Department Meeting Adjunct faculty - Virtual - Google Meet Or dial: (US) +1 661-543-0067 PIN: 372 942 584# |
Monday, August 17th
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| 8:00 a.m. | 8:25 a.m. | New2U - Summer Updates for Canvas and More Learn more about the minor updates and new or revised features that might be "New to You" as you dive back into Canvas after the summer break. - Virtual - Register here |
| 8:30 a.m. | 8:55 a.m. | How Did I? Canvas Reminders Remember all those things in Canvas you need to do once a semester? We're here to help you remember some of those lesser-used skills, such as copying a course, setting a homepage, changing due dates, publishing your course, and more! - Virtual - Register here |
| 9:00 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | Department Assessment Coordinator Meeting - Virtual - See calendar invite |
| 9:30 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | Branding and Graphic Design for Faculty A consistent course design doesn't just look professional, it also supports accessibility and Universal Design for Learning by helping students focus on learning instead of navigation. Join Jennifer Alton to discover practical design strategies for creating a Canvas course that is visually cohesive, inviting, and easy to use. - Virtual - Register here |
| 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Accessibility in 60 Minutes for Faculty This overview session acts as a reminder and refresher of basic accessibility concepts you might encounter in your course as you're preparing for the semester. Focused on tools and resources Faculty use the most (Grackle, Word/PowerPoint, PDFs & Yuja). - Virtual - Register here |
| 11:00 a.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Fall 2026 Tutoring Kick-Off - HT2 |
| 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Syllabus+ Integration Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty minute quick-start, and 30 minute one on one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savvy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. - Virtual - Register here |
| 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Library Faculty Meeting Library Faculty WoA Meeting - LMC-138 - In Person Only |
| 1:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Late Policies and Flexibility in Courses Explore strategies for crafting fair and effective late work policies that balance student flexibility with accountability. Discover approaches to reducing unnecessary procrastination while supporting student success through reasonable extensions and accommodations. Leave with actionable tips for implementing late policies that promote learning. - Virtual - Register here |
| 2:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Canvas Organization & Clean Out Is your course beginning to feel a bit messy? Learn some strategies for organizing your Canvas course content, removing unused/duplicated pages/assignments/quizzes/announcements, and streamlining your course to prepare for next semester. These small acts can make a big difference in your Panorama accessibility score, the speed of copying courses, and your sanity! - Virtual - Register here |
| 2:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Business & Information Technology OPD Meeting - B-208 |
| 2:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Chemistry Residential Faculty - PS-148 - In Person Only |
| 3:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Intro to "New" SpeedGrader Speedgrader has gone through some updates in the last few months, and "Classic" Speedgrader is no longer available. Come take a peek at the differences and learn some of the tips and tricks for this essential tool! - Virtual - Register here |
| 4:00 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Introduction to Quiz Banks Quiz Banks allow you to create groups of questions that can be shared between courses or colleagues. Updating a quiz question in the bank will also update all instances of that question across courses, making maintenance and corrections easy! Learn how to set up a question bank, update questions, and share with others. - Virtual - Register here |
| 5:00 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Chemistry Adjunct and Residential Faculty - PS-148 - In Person Only |
| 5:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Behavioral Health Sciences (BHS) Faculty Orientation BHS Adjunct Faculty Meeting - Virtual - Google Meet |
Tuesday, August 18th
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| 8:15 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | All Employee Convocation Breakfast in SU Atrium 7:30 am, Program 8:15 am - SU-104 - Live Stream |
| 9:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Fall 2026 CRLA Tutor Training Day 1 |
| 9:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | All Faculty Meeting Residential Faculty Meeting - SU-104 - Live Stream |
| 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Accessibility in 60 Minutes for Staff (Foundations, Grackle, Word/PowerPoint, Canva, & PDFs) This overview session acts as a reminder and refresher of basic accessibility concepts and ideas that are essential to the work you produce. Focused on tools and resources Staff use the most (Grackle, Word/PowerPoint, Canva & PDFs). - Virtual - Register here |
| 11:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Meet & Greet with Dr. Brian Rashap Faculty and staff are invited to a meet and greet with AFIT Learning Partner Dr. Brian Rashap, an educator and technologist at Central New Mexico Community College. Please check out his presentation Innovation in the Classroom at 1:30 today in MA-142. The Meet & Greet is in SU-104 after the All Faculty Meeting. |
| 11:30 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | VPAA/Faculty Chair Meeting Academic Affairs Leadership meeting with Faculty Chairs - MA-128 |
| 12:00 p.m. | 12:15 p.m. | Google Workspace Studio: Productivity Features Learn about Google Workspace and how it can support your productivity! Including how to set up a "flow" to notify you when a document changes, get summaries of important articles, flag emails from students, send you relevant recaps before a meeting, and more! - Virtual - Register here |
| 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Branding and Graphic Design for Staff Strong branding helps students quickly recognize departments, services, and resources while creating a more cohesive campus experience. Join Jennifer Alton to learn practical design strategies for creating professional, visually consistent materials that are both engaging and easy to navigate. - Virtual - Register here |
| 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Innovation in the Classroom with Dr. Brian Rashap Dr. Brian Rashap is an educator and technologist who leads workforce training initiatives at Central New Mexico Community College, including CNM's pioneering Quantum Technician Bootcamp and their Internet-of-Things programs. Drawing on more than two decades at Intel Corporation-where he oversaw strategy and operations for major manufacturing facilities-he brings deep expertise in advanced technology systems, engineering operations, and practical skill-building for the future workforce. His work focuses on closing talent gaps through applied, industry-aligned learning. - MA-142 |
| 1:45 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | Communication & World Languages Department meeting Residential faculty - LA-101 |
| 2:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Ways to Build Student Belonging and Increase Retention Research shows that when students feel a sense of belonging, they are more successful academically. Join us for a brief discussion about research on student belonging, ideas for your classroom, and a tool for reflection. - Virtual - Register here |
| 2:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | English, Reading, ESL, Journalism & Creative Writing - Residential Department Meeting Residential faculty - LA-141 |
| 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Department Meeting - Business & Information Technology - B-208 |
| 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | STEAMworks center tour Please come check out the new STEAMworks center (former I3/I4 building) and discuss potential projects for your classes. |
| 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Fall 2026 ACE and Hoop Faculty Training Updates and Program info for Faculty teaching ACE/HOL students - Webex |
| 3:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Level Up Your Syllabus+ Join this 30 minute session to get fresh ideas on how to level-up your Syllabus+. Not all of the technology used to create the new ideas will be demonstrated during this workshop. - Virtual - Register here |
| 4:00 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | First Year Experience (FYE) Adjunct Orientation Updates and training for FYE instructors - Virtual - Google Meet |
| 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | CAD/WLD Technology - Virtual - Google Meet |
| 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Communication & World Languages Adjunct meeting Adjunct faculty meeting - Virtual - Google Meet Or dial: (US) +1 575-394-8063 PIN: 618 332 215# |
Wednesday, August 19th
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| 8:30 a.m. | 8:45 a.m. | The Very Basics of Webex Learn how to schedule a meeting, share your screen, and create breakout rooms in Webex. Note: We will conduct the class on Zoom so that participants can see all aspects of the Webex experience through screen sharing. - Virtual - Register here |
| 8:30 a.m. | 9:55 a.m. | Food and Nutrition Faculty Meeting In-Person - ESN-107 |
| 9:00 a.m. | 9:25 a.m. | How Did I? Canvas Reminders Remember all those things in Canvas you need to do once a semester? We're here to help you remember some of those lesser-used skills, such as copying a course, setting a homepage, changing due dates, publishing your course, and more! - Virtual - Register here |
| 9:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | English, Reading, ESL, Journalism & Creative Writing - Assessment Day All department faculty - SU |
| 9:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Fall 2026 CRLA Tutor Training Day 2 |
| 9:30 a.m. | 9:45 a.m. | The Very Basics of Google Meet Learn how to schedule a meeting, share your screen, and manage participants in Google Meet. Note: We will conduct the class on Zoom so that participants can see all aspects of the Google Meet experience through screen sharing. - Virtual - Register here |
| 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Philosophy & Religious Studies Department Meeting - LA-105 |
| 9:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Math Department Meeting WOA Department Meeting - MA-128 - In Person Only |
| 9:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Psychology Faculty Meeting - LS-275 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Public Safety Sciences Department meeting - PSS-252 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Art & Humanities Department Meeting All-faculty meeting - FA-127 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Business & Information Technology Accounting Meeting - Residential Faculty - B-106 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Fitness & Wellness and Department Meeting - ESN-101 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Physical Sciences Department Meeting - PS-104 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Biology Department Mtg - LS-273 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Performing Arts Department Meeting - MU2-152 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Social Sciences Department Meeting - O5-142 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Technology & Consumer Sciences Department Meeting In-Person - T1-108 |
| 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Business & Information Technology CIS105 Meeting - B-101 |
| 11:30 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Fitness & Wellness Residential Faculty Meeting - ESN-101 |
| 11:45 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. | Art & Humanities Department Meeting Residential faculty meeting - FA-127 |
| 12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Syllabus+ Integration Get ready to take your syllabus to the next level! Attend a one hour training with a ten minute overview, twenty minute quick-start, and 30 minute one on one coaching (if needed) to learn about Simple Syllabus aka Syllabus+. Your students will be bedazzled and impressed with this awesome tech savvy tool that is easy for students to read and instructors to create. - Virtual - Register here |
| 1:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Business & Information Technology GBS151 & 233 Meeting Residential Faculty - B-106 |
| 1:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Counseling Department Meeting Residential Faculty - Google Meet |
| 2:00 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. | Validate Course Links If you are new to Canvas, this is a must attend workshop for you! If you have ever had students tell you they are not able to access content but you as the teacher are able to access the content, it could be because Canvas has not linked the content correctly. Attend this 30 minute workshop to learn how to use the amazing Validate Links tool in Canvas tool to ensure all of your links and images are populating for your students. - Virtual - Register here |
| 2:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Business & Information Technology GBS205 Meeting Residential Faculty - B-106 |
| 3:00 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | Canvas Basics Whether you are new to Canvas or just need a refresher, this course will show you everything you need to know to get your first class up and running. You will learn how to create a homepage, include pictures and links on pages, build a module, post announcements, set up a discussion board, and much more! We'll start with a blank Canvas Sandbox and end with the foundations of your course. - Virtual - Register here |
| 4:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Social Science Adjunct Meeting - Virtual - Google Meet Or dial: (US) +1 475-999-4138 PIN: 992 238 692# |
| 5:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Physical Sciences Adjunct Meeting - Virtual - Provided on Calendar Invite |
| 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Business & Information Technology Adjunct Faculty Meeting - Virtual - Webex |
| 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | Fitness & Wellness Adjunct Faculty Meeting - Virtual - Google Meet |
| 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | Math Adjunct Meeting WOA Math Adjunct Meeting - Virtual - Google Meet |
| 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | Business & Information Technology CIS105 Meeting - Virtual - Webex |
| 7:00 p.m. | 8:00 p.m. | Engineering Adjunct Meeting - Virtual - Webex |
Thursday, August 20th
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| Assessment Support Hours Schedule on Julie's calendar for help with anything assessment: course, program, institutional, cocurricular, or more! - Virtual or In Person | ||
| 8:30 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 10 Strategies to Create Presence in Your Online Classroom Looking for simple, effective ways to boost engagement and meet RSI (Regular and Substantive Interaction) standards in your online or hybrid course? Join Stephanie Burchett for this fast-paced 30-minute workshop that will walk you through 10 practical strategies that help create instructor presence, build community, and support student success. You'll leave with tools you can use right away, including examples, time-saving tips, and a downloadable resource guide. - Virtual - Register here |
| 8:30 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | Fall 2026 All FOI Community Get-Together! The purpose of the "All FOI Community Get-Together" is to provide a high-level overview of Guided Pathways at GCC, review last year's accomplishments, and set the stage for the work we will focus on this fall. - Virtual - Google Meet |
| 9:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | FPG Travel, Advancement & Sabbatical Meeting Reviewing information about travel and advancement along with answering any questions faculty may have - Google Meet |
| 9:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | Probationary Faculty Meeting New IDP Google Doc Template Intro and Resources - Virtual - Google Meet |
| 9:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Nursing Adjunct Meeting - LS-106 - Google Meet |
| 9:30 a.m. | 9:45 a.m. | AI Resistant Discussions Join Stephanie Burchett as she discusses her experience this summer implementing "AI Resistant" discussions with her students. - Virtual - Register here |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Career Services Overview Workshop for faculty interested in the portfolio of services and resources available for embedding career readiness into your courses. - CCS Conference Room - Register here |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Honors Faculty Update Meeting for all faculty teaching honors courses - Virtual - Google Meet |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Automotive Department Meeting Residential Faculty - ATC-121 |
| 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | STEAMworks center tour Please come check out the new STEAMworks center (former I3/I4 building) and discuss potential projects for your classes. |
| 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | The Lunch Box (In Person) Bring your lunch (or a snack!) and join us for round table discussions on fascinating topics in Higher Ed. Designed to foster both Faculty and Staff perspectives through collaboration and positive exploration, we'll discuss perspectives on topics such as AI, Motivation, The Purpose of College, and more. Question: We set policies and expectations for how students should(n't) use AI. What expectations have you set for your own AI use to honor the integrity of and/or better support student interactions? - HT2 154E/154W - Register here |
| 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Experiential Learning Overview Workshop for faculty interested in integrating Experiential and Community Based Learning (ECBL) into your courses. - CCS Conference Room - Register here |
| 11:30 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Nursing Department Meeting - LS-106 - In Person Only |
| 12:00 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Artificial Intelligence Practitioners Community of Practice - group kickoff meet & greet - In-person - meeting at STEAMworks (former I3/I4 building) right after tour. |
| 12:00 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Express Yourself: Engaging Students with Adobe Express Want your students to feel connected from the beginning of the semester? In this engaging session, we'll model how students can use Adobe Express to create fun self-introductions and conversation starters right away. You'll get practical inspiration for activities that continue beyond week one, supporting participation and community-building all semester long. You'll also receive a simple one-pager with step-by-step student instructions to make kickoff effortless. Join us and you could win a truly coveted prize. - Virtual - Register here |
| 1:00 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Success for Neurodivergent Community College Students Beyond Accommodations Join Roxanna Dewey as she shares her Ed.D project with us. Some of you may remember Roxanna's fantastic presentation during our "out of this world" Fall 2025 Learning Conference. This presentation builds on her research on supporting Neurodiverse students! - Virtual - Register here |
| 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Occupational Program Directors (OPD) Meeting CTE Updates and STEAMworks overview - STEAMworks Center (former I3/I4 building) |
| 2:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Notebook LM (Now Gemini Notebook) Alisa Cooper is excited to share strategies and tips for how faculty can utilize Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) to create an engaging AI partnership to develop learning resources for students. - Virtual - Register here |
| 3:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | GPTZero A practical 30-minute online session on using GPTZero to support responsible AI use in the classroom. We'll cover how GPTZero detects AI-generated writing, what probability scores mean, and how to discuss appropriate AI use with students. We'll examine sample scan results, address false positives, and share strategies for integrating AI-detection conversations into syllabi and assignments. You'll leave with concrete ideas for promoting transparency, academic integrity, and AI literacy in your courses. - Virtual - Register here |
| 4:00 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | eCourses Faculty Meeting The eCourses All-Faculty Meeting will cover key updates, share resources, and offer space to exchange ideas about online and hybrid teaching. - Virtual - Google Meet |
| 5:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | Psychology Adjunct Meeting - Virtual - See calendar invite |
| 6:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | Automotive Department Meeting Adjunct Faculty - ATC-121 |
Friday, August 21st
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| Assessment Support Hours Schedule on Julie's calendar for help with anything assessment: course, program, institutional, cocurricular, or more! - Virtual or In Person | ||
| 9:00 a.m. | 9:25 a.m. | Yuja Panorama for Canvas: Level 1 - Getting Started New to Yuja Panorama? In this introductory session, you'll learn what Panorama is and how it supports creating accessible course content in Canvas. We'll walk through the basics, including how to access and use Panorama tools, fix accessibility issues, and how students can generate alternative formats for course materials. Perfect for beginners who want a quick, practical overview to start improving accessibility in their classes. - Virtual - Register here |
| 9:30 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | Yuja Panorama for Canvas: Level 2 and 3 - Course Scanning, Settings, and Data Ready to take Yuja Panorama to the next level? These workshops build on the basics and explore how to use Panorama's course-level scanning tools, adjust settings, and interpret accessibility data to support continuous improvement. Learn how to apply Panorama insights to enhance accessibility across your course materials and streamline your workflow. - Virtual - Register here |
| 9:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | STEAMworks center tour Please come check out the new STEAMworks center (former I3/I4 building) and discuss potential projects for your classes. |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | CFSAC Faculty Staffing Presentation Faculty Chairs and Senators are invited to attend a presentation of adjustments to the CFSAC model to align with the new RFA. - LA-141 |
| 12:30 p.m. | 12:45 p.m. | The Opposite of Cheating: Book Club Summary Genea Stephens shares the highlights of this summer's Book Club read The Opposite of Cheating by Tricia Bertram Gallant & David A. Rettinger. Whether you participated in the book club this summer, or have never heard of the book before, join Genea for a thought provoking discussion on classroom integrity in the age of Generative AI. - Register here |
| 1:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Academic Affairs Reorganization Information Session - Virtual - WebEx Meeting Link |