CATL Fall Programming

Continuing Your Journey of Growth

The seeds we planted during our Summer Series are ready to flourish! As we transition into Fall, CATL is excited to continue our "Just One Step Forward" theme throughout the academic year with three complementary pathways for growth. Whether you choose one pathway or weave all three together, each offers intentional, achievable steps toward teaching excellence. Join us this Fall as we continue to experience meaningful transformation through small, consistent actions—one page, one tool, one conversation at a time.

Please register by Monday, September 15th to help with preparation, and we will send calendar invites with all event details!

From Policy to Practice: MUSC's Framework for AI in Academic Tasks featured in global Alchemy webinar.

Thursday, September 25, at 12pm ET / 9am PT (Zoom)

AI is rapidly reshaping higher education, pushing institutions to move beyond vague academic integrity policies toward actionable guidance for faculty.

Join us as we share "AI Acceptable Use Framework for Academic Tasks"—a collaborative effort between CATL leadership, executive sponsors, and engaged faculty and instructional designers. The framework demonstrates how institutions can align AI use with their academic and professional mission.

Target Audience:  Higher education leaders and educators seeking to move beyond basic AI guidelines to implementing comprehensive frameworks that align AI use with their institution's academic mission and values.

Explore Tech: Bot Building Workshop

October 15th, 1pm-2pm - Hybrid Model (Room EL 106 - New Explore Tech Garden)

This interactive workshop session provides dedicated time to explore the power of personalized bot using BoodleBox Custom Bot building capabilities. Join us in our brand-new Explore Tech Garden (EL 106), a dedicated space for cultivating your growth and learning with CATL and your Colleagues. Explore how AI can enhance your teaching effectiveness and efficiency and leave with practical AI solutions you can implement for designing your next bot.

Target Audience: Educators who've mastered AI basics and are ready to build custom bots tailored to their unique teaching and learning needs.

Book Club: Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning by James Lang

September 23rd – October 28th- Virtual

6 weekly sessions, alternating sync and async

Join us for an engaging exploration of James Lang's Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning—the perfect companion for faculty ready to transform their teaching through manageable, evidence-based strategies. Over six weeks we'll dive deep into Lang's research-backed approach to classroom improvement through our hybrid format—alternating between collaborative synchronous discussions and reflective asynchronous engagement. This flexible structure honors your busy schedule while fostering meaningful connections with colleagues.

Target Audience: Educators who teach and support instruction in a didactic setting

Learning Circles Jigsaw

November 13th, 2-3pm, Virtual

This forum features lightning sessions (7 minutes each) where faculty and staff share strategies they are planning to apply or have already applied to enhance teaching and learning. Held twice per year in Fall and Spring, this session is inspired by the Cooperative Learning Jigsaw Strategy.

Target Audience: Educators eager to learn from their peers and open to innovative ideas.

If you have any questions about our Fall Events, please reach out to Mary Smith. We look forward to connecting, creating, and collaborating with you all soon!