Summer Faculty Development Week is from August 11th to the 15th! This year, it is in person. Please review the One-Page Itineraries for specific details.
One-Page Itineraries
Summer Faculty Development Week
Table of Contents
- Monday, August 11th
- Tuesday, August 12th
- Wednesday, August 13th
- Thursday, August 14th
Monday, August 11th
Breakfast
8:00AM to 8:45AM, SH1017
Assorted breakfast pastries, fruit, water, and coffee.
Dr. Michael Wood
Professor of Physics, Department of Quantitative Sciences/Program of Pre-Engineering
A New Makerspace Course in the Department of Quantitative Sciences
9:00AM to 10:15AM, SH1017
A Makerspace class is a hands-on workshop where participants use tools, technology, and materials like 3D printers and laser cutters to create innovative projects. Students are introduced to skills in design and engineering in a collaborative, creative environment.
Tyler Kron-Piatek,
Instructional Designer, Center for Online Learning and Innovation
AI Round Table
10:30AM to 11:45AM, SH1017
In this session, Tyler Kron-Piatek leads a round table on AI. Here, we talk about some experimentation that Tyler has done and answer questions participants may have. Participants are also welcome (and encouraged!) to share their own insights and experiences with AI.
Lunch
11:45AM to 1:00PM, SH Atrium
Assorted lunch foods.
Dr. Jonathan Lawrence
Associate Professor, Religious Studies and Theology
Yvonne Widenor
Teaching Faculty, Fine Arts
Tyler Kron-Piatek
Instructional Designer, Center for Online Learning and Innovation (COLI)
Reacting to the Past
1:00PM to 3:45PM, SH1017
In this double-session, we will start with a brief panel on Reacting to the Past, a system where students role-play as important figures or groups in historical events. After a short break, we will play a microgame called Ban the Jesuits, created by Dr. Lawrence and used in his classroom.
Tuesday, August 12th
Breakfast
8:00AM to 8:45AM, SH1017
Assorted breakfast pastries, fruit, water, and coffee.
Dr. Sue Margulis
Professor, Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation (ABEC) and Anthrozoology, and Biology
Teaching Integral Ecology across disciplines
9:00AM to 10:15AM, SH1017
I created a core capstone on integral ecology and specifically developed it to be approachable by any students. As such, it can be taught by faculty in any department. I would welcome others to consider offering this course, which is specifically linked to Laudato Si. I will provide my course material and assist anyone who consider offering it.
Nicole Bell
Program Director, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Navigating the Multilingual Classroom: Insights for Higher Education Professors
10:30AM to 11:45AM, SH1017
This session is for anyone who is curious about the growing population of multilingual learners and how it will impact the future of higher education, especially teacher preparation programs. Participants will learn about trends in our region and state, how they can help grow and support multilingual students in their university programs, and discuss the importance of preparing future teachers for working with multilingual students in K-12 classrooms.
Lunch
11:45AM to 1:00PM, Faculty Lounge
Assorted lunch foods.
Dr. Erin Robinson
Professor, Sociology and Environmental Studies
Encouraging Environmental Sustainability in Everyday Pedagogy
1:00PM to 2:15PM, OM119
Here we will consider ways to integrate sustainability in our everyday teaching approaches through the use of case studies, cultural and institutional structures, and everyday individual behavior.
Dr. Irene Holohan-Moyer
Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs Updates: Spaces, Tools, and More…
2:30PM to 3:45PM, OM119
In this session, AVPAA Holohan-Moyer updates faculty on the new Hy-flex Rooms (OM 101 and 102), EAB Navigate, and more.
Wednesday, August 13th
Breakfast
8:00AM to 8:45AM, SH1017
Assorted breakfast pastries, fruit, water, and coffee.
Tyler Kron-Piatek
Instructional Designer, COLI
Microsoft Teams: Video Conferencing, Chats, and Teams
9:00AM to 10:15AM, SH1017
During this session, we briefly introduce various tools available on Microsoft Teams. We will focus specifically on Video Conferencing and then branch out to Chats and Teams.
Rachel Massaro
Director of Academic Achievement and Co-Director of First Year Experience (FYE)
Updates to FYE
10:30AM to 11:45AM, SH1017
This session is designed for returning and new faculty teaching First Year Experience in the Fall 2025 semester. We will go through curriculum updates and general course information.
Lunch
11:45AM to 1:00PM, SH Atrium
Assorted lunch foods.
Dr. Jonathan Rodgers
Associate Professor, Psychology
Heather Campbell
Director, Canisius Center for Analytics and Data Ecosystems (CCADE)
Tyler Kron-Piatek
Instructional Designer, COLI
The Impact Center
1:00PM to 2:15PM, SH1017
In this session, we introduce a revitalized Impact Center, including updated public-facing page and Wiki Resources (note: to access the Wiki Resources, you will need to be signed into the Canisius Wiki). We will also talk about Faculty Scholarship Day (FSD), a new event where faculty can share their scholarship (in-progress scholarship welcome!) with fellow colleagues as well as recruit potential Student Collaborators and/or CEEP Students.
Program Directors and Department Chairs
Thursday, August 14th
Welcome Breakfast and Introductions
9:00AM to 9:30AM, Faculty Lounge
Program Directors and Department Chairs will have an opportunity to meet new Faculty as well.
Spencer Liechty
Assistant Vice President, Mission and Identity
What it means to Teach at a Jesuit Institution
9:30AM to 10:00AM, OM214
Dr. Irene Holohan-Moyer
Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs
Samantha Brennan
Interim Registrar, Student Records and Financial Services
Amy Beiter
Curriculum and Student Support Project Associate, Student Records and Financial Services
Schedules and Courseleaf & Other Updates
11:30AM to 1:00PM, OM303
Lunch
1:00PM to 2:00PM, Faculty Lounge
Assorted lunch foods.
Dr. Karl Kozlowski
Assistant Dean, School of Education and Human Services
Dr. Joshua Russell
Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Mark Harrington
Associate Professor, Department of Education and Leadership
Calling All Chairs! New Associate Deans Meeting
2:30PM to 3:30PM, OM303
New Faculty Orientation
Thursday, August 14th
Welcome Breakfast and Introductions
8:30AM to 9:30AM, Faculty Lounge
New Faculty will have an opportunity to meet fellow incoming Faculty as well as Program Directors and Department Chairs from other departments.
Spencer Liechty
Assistant Vice President, Mission and Identity
What it means to Teach at a Jesuit Institution
9:30AM to 10:00AM, OM214
Dawn Rotterman
Human Resources Manager, Human Resources
Human Resources
10:00AM to 11:00AM, OM119
Library Staff
Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library
Tyler Kron-Piatek
Instructional Designer, Center for Online Learning and Innovation
The Information Technology You Need Now
11:30AM to 12:00PM, OM214
Student Tour Guide
Campus Tour
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Meet at Library
Lunch
1:00PM to 2:00PM, Faculty Lounge
Assorted lunch foods.
Dr. Fatima Rodriguez-Johnson
Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
Diversity and Inclusion
2:00PM to 2:30PM, OM214
Jennifer Herrmann
Associate Dean and Care Manager, Griff Center
Rachel Massaro
Director of Achievement and Success Coaching, Griff Center
Shana Richardson
Assistant Vice President for Student Success, Student Affairs
Lindy Feider
Associate Director Academic Achievement, Student Affairs
Center for Student Success
2:30PM to 3:30PM, OM214
Kevin Smith
Assistant Vice President, Student Records and Financial Services