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AI Institutes


The winter and summer institutes provide Faculty and Staff professional development opportunities. 

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Faculty and Staff Summer Conference 2023

Academic Innovation Winter Institute 2024
Exploring Micro-Internships: A Guide to Understanding and Successfully Implement Short-Term Work Experience

Faculty and staff are invited to take a deep dive into Micro-Internships at the annual Winter Institute, hosted by the Office of Academic Innovation, from Wednesday, January 17 to Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 8:30AM - 4:00PM at the CBA (Building 162 Room 1001). Join us for this years’ topic: ‘Exploring Micro-Internships: A Guide to Understanding and Successfully Implement Short-Term Work Experiences’. Explore the realm of micro-internships to uncover how these short yet impactful experiences can enhance students' educational and career readiness. Your presence and insights play a vital role in shaping this innovative educational approach. 

This dynamic in-person gathering offers a fantastic chance for faculty and staff to participate in professional growth, build connections, and enjoy engaging activities.

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Winter Institute 2024 

Exploring Micro-Internships: A Guide to Understanding and Succesfully Implementing Short-Term Work Experiences

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Winter Institute 2023 

Exploring Digital Badging to Support Career and Professional Readiness

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Summer Conference 2022

Inclusive Excellence in PolyX

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Winter Institute 2022

Develop, Design, and Deepen Your PolyX

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Summer Institute 2021

Calling in: An Invitation to Develop Conscious Engagement, Self-Inquiry, and Application

Facilitator(s): Analena Hassberg & Kenjus Watson

Winter Institute 2021

First Year Experience RELOADED

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Summer Institute 2020

Re-inventing the First Year Experience 2.0

Facilitator(s): Dr. Kristin Wobbe & Caitlyn Keller
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Winter Institute 2020

Re-inventing the First Year Experience 1.0

Facilitator(s): N/A
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Summer Institute 2019

The Innovative Classroom: Beyond the Four Walls

Facilitator(s): Marisol Morales & Elaine Ikeda
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Summer Institute 2018

Design Thinking

Facilitator(s): AJ Juliani
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Faculty in classroom collaborating
LTD Summer Institute 2019
Faculty in classroom collaborating
LTD Summer Institute 2019
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LTD Winter Institute 2020
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LTD Winter Institute 2020