Upcoming Sessions:
JANUARY 2026
DE Faculty Consultations
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 12-16 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: Google Workspace Accessibility (Docs & Slides)
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 30 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
FEBRUARY, 2026
INSTITUTE: 8-Week Course Design and Teaching Strategies
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2-19 February 20 March 6 |
Asynchronous activities 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Online Zoom meeting Zoom meeting |
Register Now |
- Note: Applicants are allowed to apply for only one DE FLC or DE Institute each semester.
- Deadline to Apply: Monday, January 26 at 5 p.m.
Schedule & Topics:
Monday, Feb 2 – Thursday, Feb 19: Asynchronous Online Activities
- Unit 1: 8-Week Teaching and Learning: What, Why, How (1.5 hours)
- Unit 2: Effective Short Course Design: Modular Course Design (1.5 hours)
Friday, Feb 20, 9am – 12pm: Zoom
- Unit 3: Effective Orientation for an 8-Week Course (1 hour)
- Unit 4: Create a Learning Community in an 8-Week Course (1 hour)
- Unit 5: How to Assess 8-Week Learning (1 hour)
Friday, March 6, 9:30am – 11:30am: Zoom
- Unit 6: Finalize Your Own 8-Week Course Plan (2 hours)
Facilitator: Dr. Lei Ji, Professor, Economics
Applicant Prerequisites: All levels of teaching experience and technology skills are welcome. Faculty teaching 8-week courses will be prioritized. Faculty are recommended to have completed APPQMR training.
Stipend: $1000 stipend (total) will be paid after participating in the institute, successfully meeting all requirements, and completing a redesign of your 8-week course section.
Professional Development: 8 hours To self-report credits, go to Workday > Profile icon > View Profile > Career > Training > Add Training
Registration Cap: Minimum: 6 Faculty / Maximum: 10 Faculty
Deadline to Apply: Monday, January 26 at 5 p.m.
Participants will receive an acceptance letter from the Distance & Alternative Education Office after the application deadline has passed.
Please note: Faculty can participate in only one Distance Education Faculty Learning Community (FLC) or Distance Education Institute per semester.
Contact: For any questions, please email [email protected].
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: Microsoft Office Accessibility (Word, PowerPoint)
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 6 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
DE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Design for Accessibility in Blackboard Ultra
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 13 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
OCRA/APPQMR
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 20 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
- Note: This is a two-day training. Attendance is required on both days
- Deadline to Register: Friday, February 13 at 5 p.m.
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: PDF Accessibility
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
FLC: Teaching Strategies for All Learners
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27, April 3, 10, 17 May 1 |
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
- Note: Applicants are allowed to apply for only one DE FLC or DE Institute each semester.
- Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 20 at 5 p.m.
Schedule & Topics:
- Module 1 – Welcome and Introduction to Teaching for All (3/27)
- Module 2 – The Value of Course Structure for All Learners (4/3)
- Module 3 – Presence and Culture: Keys to an Engaging Online Class (4/10)
- Module 4 – Syllabus Considerations and Launching Your Class (4/17)
- Module 5 – Sharing and Sustaining Teaching for All (5/1)
Facilitator: Dr. Eduardo L. Garcia, Professor, General Studies and Student Development
Applicant Prerequisites: Participants must teach at least one Distance Education course during the FLC.
Stipend: $500 stipend will be paid after participating in the FLC and successfully meeting all requirements.
Professional Development: 7.5 hours To self-report credits, go to Workday > Profile icon > View Profile > Career > Training > Add Training
Registration Cap: Minimum: 6 Faculty / Maximum: 20 Faculty
Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 20 at 5 p.m.
Participants will receive an acceptance letter from the Distance & Alternative Education Office after the application deadline has passed.
Please note: Faculty can participate in only one Distance Education Faculty Learning Community (FLC) or Distance Education Institute per semester.
Contact: For any questions, please email [email protected].
DE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Creating a Sludge-Free Course Design
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 27 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
MARCH, 2026
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: Blackboard Ally: Your Friend in Accessibility
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
DE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Creating an Effective Online Course with Universal Design of Online Learning
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: Google Workspace Accessibility (Docs & Slides)
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 27 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Highland Campus | Register Now |
APRIL, 2026
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: Microsoft Office Accessibility (Word, PowerPoint)
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Highland Campus | Register Now |
DE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Accessibility and Universal Design Hacks for Your Courses
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 10 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: Drop-In Sessions: Come & Go
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 16 | 1 p.m –4 p.m. | Highland Campus and Zoom meeting | Register Now |
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 17 | 9 a.m –12 p.m. | Highland Campus and Zoom meeting | Register Now |
OCRA/APPQMR
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Highland Campus | Register Now |
- Note: This is a full-day training. Attendance is required for both AM and PM sessions.
- Deadline to Register: Friday, April 17 at 5 p.m.
DE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Create Engagement with Online Learning Technologies: The Three “Ps” – Padlet, Panopto, and Packback
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register Now |
ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING: PDF Accessibility
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 24 | 12 p.m –1 p.m. | Highland Campus | Register Now |