Upcoming Sessions:
MAY, 2026
FACULTY CONSULTATION
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26-29 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register for Faculty Consultation |
- Note: Sessions are drop-in; you may join during any of these dates and times.
JUNE, 2026
INSTITUTE: 8-Week Course Design and Teaching Strategies
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5-21 June 5, 12, 26 |
Asynchronous activities 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Online Zoom meeting |
Register for 8-Week Institute |
- Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, June 3 at 5 p.m.
Additional Information for 8-Week Course
Schedule & Topics:
Friday, June 5 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Synchronous Online via Zoom
- Week 1: Rethinking the 8-Week Experience
Friday, June 12 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Synchronous Online via Zoom
- Week 2: Chunking, Scaffolding & Meaningful Assessment
Friday, June 5- Sunday, June 21 | Asynchronous Online Activities
- Week 3: Building a Sustainable Weekly Learning Rhythm
Friday, June 26 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Synchronous Online via Zoom
- Week 4: Intentional Course Redesign Review
Facilitator: Katie McClendon, Distance Education Instructional Designer
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: Wednesday, June 3 at 5 p.m.
Participants will receive an acceptance letter from the Distance & Alternative Education Office after the application deadline has passed.
Contact: For any questions, please email [email protected].
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Creating an Effective Online Course
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register for Creating an Effective Online Course |
OCRA/APPQMR
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 26 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Registration Closed |
- Note: This is a two-day training. Attendance is required on both days
- Deadline to Register: Friday, June 19 at 5 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SERIES: Design Course Content for Accessibility
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Design Course Content for Accessibility |
JULY, 2026
INSTITUTE: 8-Week Course Design and Teaching Strategies
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10-26 July 10, 17, 31 |
Asynchronous activities 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Online Zoom meeting |
Register for 8-Week Institute |
- Deadline to Apply: Thursday, July 2 at 5 p.m.
Additional Information for 8-Week Course
Schedule & Topics:
Friday, July 10 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Synchronous Online via Zoom
- Week 1: Rethinking the 8-Week Experience
Friday, July 17 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Synchronous Online via Zoom
- Week 2: Chunking, Scaffolding & Meaningful Assessment
Friday, July 10 – Sunday, July26 21 | Asynchronous Online Activities
- Week 3: Building a Sustainable Weekly Learning Rhythm
Friday, July 31 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Synchronous Online via Zoom
- Week 4: Intentional Course Redesign Review
Facilitator: Katie McClendon, Distance Education Instructional Designer
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: Thursday, July 2 at 5 p.m.
Participants will receive an acceptance letter from the Distance & Alternative Education Office after the application deadline has passed.
Contact: For any questions, please email [email protected].
OCRA/APPQMR
| Dates | Times | Location | Registration Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 24 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Zoom meeting | Register for OCRA |
- Note: This is a two-day training. Attendance is required on both days
- Deadline to Register: Friday, July 17 at 5 p.m.