Upcoming Programs & Events
Effective, Efficient, and Enjoyable Teaching
Equity in Practice Symposium
Date: Apr 19, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Overview: CAFE, the Office of Student Success, and IRPA invite the campus community to celebrate CPP’s progress towards student success while learning more about effective practices and campus resources. We’ll also present the 2024 Wall of COOL awards!
Save Students Money in Selecting Books
With Fall 2024 course material selections due soon, Suzanne Donnelly of the Bronco Bookstore will hold a series of Zoom office hours to consult about your specific class. Times are:
- Monday 4/15: 2:30-3:30pm
- Tuesday 4/16: 4:30-5:30pm
- Wednesday 4/17: 2:30-3:30pm
- Thursday 4/18: 4:30-5:30pm
- Monday 4/22: 2:30-3:30pm
- Tuesday 4:23: 4:30-5:30pm
- Wednesday 4/24: 4:30-5:30pm
- Thursday 4/25: Noon-1pm
Faculty Community and Career
Academic Leadership Learning Community
Date: Apply by Apr 26
Overview: Facilitated by Dr. Lisa Kessler, this is for faculty who want to think deeply about the leadership needs of the campus and may be interested in entering the leadership pipeline. Applications due April 26.
Parenting Faculty Group Lunch
Date: Apr 30, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Centerpointe Dining Hall
Overview: Cindy Pickett, Presidential Associate for Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer, will discuss forming an employee/affinity group.
This informal, Teams-based community is open to all lecturers and tenure-line faculty who consider themselves parents! To join the Parenting Faculty Teams Group, contact Julie Shen.
Faculty Day
Date: May 9, 11:30am - 1pm, come as you can, leave when you need to
Location: Centerpointe Dining Commons
Overview: Join CAFE for a celebration of CPP faculty at Faculty Day 2024, a long-standing celebration and event for pure enjoyment. This is CAFE's treat! All CPP faculty - full-time, part-time, retired, new, and all in between - are invited to enjoy lunch and time with colleagues.
Finding Retirement Fulfillment FLC
All faculty thinking ahead to better plan this career chapter are welcome to join this supportive, confidential faculty learning community.
Please email Lisa Kessler, CAFE’s FERP Faculty Associate.
Everybody's Mentor
Lisa Kessler, CAFE faculty associate and retired interim Dean of Agriculture, provides individual, confidential consultation and coaching.
Email Lisa directly to set up an appointment.
Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities
“CAFE Creates” Weekly Writing Group
Date: Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm and Thursdays, 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Online via Zoom
Overview: Join other faculty via Zoom to write in a low-pressure, high-productivity environment. For questions or to get a calendar invitation, contact Amy Dao (Geography).
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
CPP has an institutional membership to the premier professional development provider for faculty success. Activate your membership to get extensive resources on scholarship, publishing, and mentoring.
On Your Own Resources
Recommended Reading & Resources
An assortment of useful materials to peruse at your leisure.Fundamentals of Accessibility
Format: Online via Canvas
Overview: The Fundamentals of Accessibility eCertificate will show you how to get started with incorporating best accessibility practices as an instructor at Cal Poly Pomona; certificate available for completion.
Intro to Teaching with Canvas Course
Format: Online via Canvas
Overview: This course will walk you through the basic steps for using Canvas to offer a good experience for your students.