Get Your Course(s) Ready for Fall

22 and 23 July 2024 - Synchronous Online

Diane Filion Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) is hosting its third annual synchronous online conference focused on helping all instructional faculty get their courses ready for fall. 

Our conference is designed with your schedule in mind. Feel free to drop in for the sessions that intrigue you and come back later for more. Please register to help us plan.

Structure of the conference

The CAFE team is designing a dynamic online conference to provide you with practical strategies to enhance your teaching and support your students. Our conference is organized into four blocks.

Kick off your conference experience by attending a range of sessions dedicated to the tools and resources that can elevate your teaching practices. Discover innovative technologies, learn about support services, and explore methods to enhance your students' learning experience.

The afternoon sessions are all about student support. We'll focus on the unique needs of undergraduate students, covering topics such as academic advising, student success strategies, and creating a supportive learning environment. Gain insights into how to assist your students in their academic journey better.

Our second morning is dedicated to instructional design. Learn about best practices in curriculum development, course planning, and designing engaging, effective syllabi. This block is perfect for educators looking to refine their course structure and delivery.

In the final block, we focus on graduate and professional education. Explore advanced teaching techniques, strategies for fostering a collaborative academic environment, and methods for providing effective feedback. These sessions are tailored for those involved in graduate and professional school instruction and offer tools to enhance the learning experience for advanced students.

Join us for this enriching and flexible online conference. Customize your schedule by attending the sessions that align with your interests and professional goals. We look forward to learning and growing together!