Faculty & Staff Academic Conference

A conference to kick off the new academic year and begin developing professionally.

Faculty & Staff Academic Conference

Save The Date!

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Memorial Union + Virtual

Join hundreds of instructors, staff, and administrators who attend this conference each year to learn from the sessions offered. 

This annual conference is FREE and open to all faculty, instructors, and staff interested in attending. In addition to topics related to teaching on campus, there are breakout sessions that staff will find applicable to their role in supporting students and instruction on campus. 

 

Schedule

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

8:30 a.m. - Check-in  |  Complimentary Light Breakfast

8:45 - 9 a.m. - Welcome Message

9 a.m. -  Opening Keynote  |  To Be Announced!

10:30 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions I

11:30 a.m. -  Concurrent Sessions II

12:15 p.m. - Lunch | Brown Bag or Pick Up A Meal In The Union

1:15 p.m. -  Concurrent Sessions III

2:15 p.m. - Concurrent Session IV  | Affinity Groups |  Lightboard Open House

3 p.m. - Conference Ends

 

Propose A Breakout Session

Proposals Due: Monday, March 24, 2025

We invite you to propose a presentation for the annual Faculty and Staff Academic Conference to share your expertise and continue your journey of lifelong learning. Individual or group-led sessions are welcome. Proposal topics are open to all subjects that are of value to faculty and staff.

The following tips will help you select your presentation topic. Think about:

  • Topics that help start the new academic year off right.
  • Resources that are not well known, needed early in a semester, or are frequently accessed.
  • Refreshers in skills such as customer service, communication, organization, time management, and more.
  • Policies, rules and regulations. 
  • Ways to offer/receive support and community.

Sessions will be determined by Monday, April 21. Please see the instructions and information below. 

Submission Instructions:

Complete the proposal template

The proposal template will require the following:

  • Presenter name(s), short bio, and photo
  • Session title
  • Session short description for promotional purposes
  • Extended session description for the website
  • Intended audience
  • Intended attendee outcomes
  • Platform you will present in (Zoom or In-person)

If you are presenting with others, only one member of the group should submit a proposal. 

Please note: Participants are both in-person and online so your presentation materials and style should consider both audiences

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