Instructor Support, Training and Resources

Instructor Meeting for Fall 2026 Term

Wednesday 8/26/26, 10 a.m.
Online | Meeting information will be emailed to fall 2026 instructors.

Annual All-Instructor Training Day 2026-2027

Thursday 9/10/26, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE

Each year, OLLI staff and the College for Seniors instructor-support team plans an all-instructor training day. Whether you're scheduled to teach in the upcoming term, have a course proposal in process or would just like to learn, all active CFS instructors are invited to participate!

• 9 a.m. Coffee

• 9:30-10:30 a.m. General session (in person + online): "Best Practices in Design for Accessibility" with Margaret Davis, CFS instructor + Kristi McMillan, CFS program manager, OLLI at UNC Asheville

• 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Morning breakout sessions (in person)

  • SkillTalk A: "Managing Classroom Discussions and Challenges" with Cindy Berryman-Fink, CFS instructor

  • SkillTalk B: "Using Videos in Slide Presentations: Tips and Techniques" with Bob Davis, CFS instructor

• Noon-1 p.m. Lunch (in person; provided)

• 1:15-3:15 p.m. Afternoon breakout sessions (in person)

  • SkillTalk C: "Introduction to Google Slides" with Jackie Finstad, CFS instructor-support subcommittee chair

  • SkillTalk D: "Creating Meaningful Learning Opportunities" with Julia Webster, senior lecturer of mathematics and Center for Teaching and Learning faculty fellow, UNC Asheville

SkillTalks: Prepping for the Fall 2026 Term

Before each term, the CFS instructor support team plans trainings and workshops called SkillTalks. This is an excellent opportunity for instructors to enhance their current skills, learn a new skill or practice with classroom technology before a new term! Registration is required.

• “Hybrid Course Instruction” with Kristi McMillan: By appointment (in-person or online); email collegeforseniors@gmail.com to register

• “One-on-One Tutorials: Slide Presentations, From Basic to Advanced Skills” with instructor support team: By appointment (in person); read more about tutorials and how to schedule one
  
  

Classroom/Tech Checks for Fall 2026 Term
REGISTER FOR A CLASSROOM/TECH CHECK

By appointment only: Tuesday 9/8/26-Friday 9/18/26, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Classroom/tech checks for in-person/hybrid instructors (one-on-one at the Reuter Center) and online instructors (Zoom)
NOTE: All classrooms are not available at all timeslots; if there is a timing conflict, a member of our staff will email you to change your day/time. Please note that Reuter 102 has very  limited availability Monday 9/14/26-Friday 9/18/26; Reuter 102 instructors are strongly encouraged to choose a timeslot Tuesday 9/8/26-Friday 9/11/26.