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SUMMARY:Teaching @ UMaine: Foundations for New Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Launch your teaching journey at UMaine with confidence\, connection\, and community. This welcoming\, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together\, we’ll explore our students\, institutional policies\, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios\, build a personalized teaching development plan\, and gain a strong start in your academic career at UMaine. \nAlong the way\, you’ll connect with colleagues across campus\, reflect on your own teaching practice\, and discover the resources and support available to help you succeed—not just this semester\, but for years to come. \nAlternate Fridays from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting on September 12th* \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \n*Optional Welcome Lunch on August 29th from 11:00am – 12:00pm in Fernald Hall\, Room 102
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-umaine-foundations-for-new-faculty/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
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SUMMARY:Facilitating constructive dialogue in the classroom
DESCRIPTION:In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change\, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support instructors in understanding constructive dialogue\, the importance of proper preparation for it in your courses\, as well as recognizing and responding to conflict.  Through practice\, reflection and discussion participants will expand their facilitation skills to support constructive dialogue.   \nAlternate Fridays @ 1:00-2:00pm starting September 26th. \nNote: The following 30 minutes (2:00-2:30) will be reserved for extended conversations and crowdsourcing challenges\, but not required for the program. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/facilitating-constructive-dialogue-in-the-classroom/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T110000
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CREATED:20250726T133822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193107Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching with AI - A Practical Guide To a New Era of Human Learning
DESCRIPTION:This fall CITL will continue the conversations about AI in teaching and learning with a Community of Practice designed either for faculty who are beginning to apply AI in their teaching as well as those looking for structured time to reflect\, experiment\, and deepen their practice. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your next step\, this community provides space to build confidence\, share ideas\, and translate emerging insights into meaningful classroom strategies.  \nMeets weekly on Mondays at 10:00am -11:00am starting September 15th.   \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nHybrid participation can be accommodated if required\, in person is preferred.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-with-ai-a-practical-guide-to-a-new-era-of-human-learning/2025-11-24/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T134500
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20250817T152300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T155809Z
UID:10001648-1764678600-1764683100@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP)
DESCRIPTION:Observe. Reflect. Connect. \nThe Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) is a semester-long faculty learning community designed to spark new insights into your teaching through peer observation and reflective dialogue. This program is formative\, collaborative\, and fully faculty-driven—and that’s what makes it powerful. \nFall 2025 Cohort | Student Engagement and High Impact Practices \nAlternating Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45pm starting Sept 9th \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-observation-partnership-top/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/TOP-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20250817T151253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151253Z
UID:10001635-1764853200-1764856800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Writing Cirlce
DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript.  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/the-scholarship-of-teaching-learning-writing-cirlce/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20250716T143041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193122Z
UID:10001587-1764932400-1764936000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching @ UMaine: Foundations for New Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Launch your teaching journey at UMaine with confidence\, connection\, and community. This welcoming\, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together\, we’ll explore our students\, institutional policies\, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios\, build a personalized teaching development plan\, and gain a strong start in your academic career at UMaine. \nAlong the way\, you’ll connect with colleagues across campus\, reflect on your own teaching practice\, and discover the resources and support available to help you succeed—not just this semester\, but for years to come. \nAlternate Fridays from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting on September 12th* \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \n*Optional Welcome Lunch on August 29th from 11:00am – 12:00pm in Fernald Hall\, Room 102
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-umaine-foundations-for-new-faculty/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20250817T032003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T032417Z
UID:10001622-1764939600-1764943200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Facilitating constructive dialogue in the classroom
DESCRIPTION:In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change\, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support instructors in understanding constructive dialogue\, the importance of proper preparation for it in your courses\, as well as recognizing and responding to conflict.  Through practice\, reflection and discussion participants will expand their facilitation skills to support constructive dialogue.   \nAlternate Fridays @ 1:00-2:00pm starting September 26th. \nNote: The following 30 minutes (2:00-2:30) will be reserved for extended conversations and crowdsourcing challenges\, but not required for the program. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/facilitating-constructive-dialogue-in-the-classroom/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Dialogue-F25.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20251215T151719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T151720Z
UID:10001612-1765188000-1765191600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching with AI - A Practical Guide To a New Era of Human Learning
DESCRIPTION:This fall CITL will continue the conversations about AI in teaching and learning with a Community of Practice designed either for faculty who are beginning to apply AI in their teaching as well as those looking for structured time to reflect\, experiment\, and deepen their practice. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your next step\, this community provides space to build confidence\, share ideas\, and translate emerging insights into meaningful classroom strategies.  \nMeets weekly on Mondays at 10:00am -11:00am starting September 15th.   \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nHybrid participation can be accommodated if required\, in person is preferred.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-with-ai-a-practical-guide-to-a-new-era-of-human-learning-2/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20250726T133822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193107Z
UID:10001611-1765188000-1765191600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching with AI - A Practical Guide To a New Era of Human Learning
DESCRIPTION:This fall CITL will continue the conversations about AI in teaching and learning with a Community of Practice designed either for faculty who are beginning to apply AI in their teaching as well as those looking for structured time to reflect\, experiment\, and deepen their practice. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your next step\, this community provides space to build confidence\, share ideas\, and translate emerging insights into meaningful classroom strategies.  \nMeets weekly on Mondays at 10:00am -11:00am starting September 15th.   \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \nHybrid participation can be accommodated if required\, in person is preferred.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-with-ai-a-practical-guide-to-a-new-era-of-human-learning/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T134500
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20251215T151755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T151755Z
UID:10001649-1765283400-1765287900@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP)
DESCRIPTION:Observe. Reflect. Connect. \nThe Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) is a semester-long faculty learning community designed to spark new insights into your teaching through peer observation and reflective dialogue. This program is formative\, collaborative\, and fully faculty-driven—and that’s what makes it powerful. \nFall 2025 Cohort | Student Engagement and High Impact Practices \nAlternating Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45pm starting Sept 9th \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-observation-partnership-top-2/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Active Learning Teaching Strategies,CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/TOP-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20251215T151822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T151823Z
UID:10001599-1765368000-1765373400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Teaching Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching\, inside and outside of academia. The GTA\, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs\, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies\, connecting with peers\, and developing your own understandings about the purpose of higher education. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE GTA \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/graduate-teaching-academy-3-2/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Grad Development,Graduate Teaching Academy,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/GTA.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20250718T132527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193409Z
UID:10001598-1765368000-1765373400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Teaching Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching\, inside and outside of academia. The GTA\, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs\, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies\, connecting with peers\, and developing your own understandings about the purpose of higher education. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE GTA \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/graduate-teaching-academy-3/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Grad Development,Graduate Teaching Academy,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/GTA.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20250817T151253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151253Z
UID:10001636-1765458000-1765461600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Writing Cirlce
DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript.  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/the-scholarship-of-teaching-learning-writing-cirlce/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20250716T143041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T193122Z
UID:10001588-1765537200-1765540800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Teaching @ UMaine: Foundations for New Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Launch your teaching journey at UMaine with confidence\, connection\, and community. This welcoming\, semester-long program is designed specifically for recently hired faculty who are new to teaching at UMaine. Together\, we’ll explore our students\, institutional policies\, and the foundational practices of effective teaching. You’ll engage with real classroom scenarios\, build a personalized teaching development plan\, and gain a strong start in your academic career at UMaine. \nAlong the way\, you’ll connect with colleagues across campus\, reflect on your own teaching practice\, and discover the resources and support available to help you succeed—not just this semester\, but for years to come. \nAlternate Fridays from 11:00am – 12:00pm starting on September 12th* \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE \n*Optional Welcome Lunch on August 29th from 11:00am – 12:00pm in Fernald Hall\, Room 102
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/teaching-umaine-foundations-for-new-faculty/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20251201T183618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T173148Z
UID:10001661-1765972800-1765978200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:(In-person)Refresh\, Reflect & Review
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informal end of semester reflection on and discussion of the topics and trends that surfaced for you while teaching this semester.   \nTake a breath\, unwind and reflect.  Space is limited so registration is required.  \n(Please note that we are no longer accepting lunch orders for this event.) \nWednesday\, December 17th | In-person only | 12:00-1:30 (come for some or all) \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/in-personrefresh-reflect-review/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/12/Lunch-Workshop.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260106T203350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T204034Z
UID:10001662-1767960000-1767965400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:New Faculty Welcome & Teaching Q&A (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Q&A for New Faculty starting in the Spring 2026 semester. \nFriday\, January 9th | 12:00pm-1:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 \nEmail: citlworkshop@maine.edu to inquire.
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/new-faculty-welcome-teaching-qa/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,New Faculty
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/QA.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260106T203926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T203926Z
UID:10001663-1768208400-1768235400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Course Design Institute (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Winter 2026 Course Design Institute. \nWaitlist only as program is currently at capacity. \nJanuary 12-14 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room102 \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/course-design-institute-in-person/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2022/07/CDI_icon-1-e1686930267954.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260106T203926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T203926Z
UID:10001664-1768291200-1768321800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Course Design Institute (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Winter 2026 Course Design Institute. \nWaitlist only as program is currently at capacity. \nJanuary 12-14 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room102 \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/course-design-institute-in-person/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2022/07/CDI_icon-1-e1686930267954.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260106T203926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T203926Z
UID:10001665-1768377600-1768408200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Course Design Institute (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Winter 2026 Course Design Institute. \nWaitlist only as program is currently at capacity. \nJanuary 12-14 | 9:00am – 4:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room102 \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/course-design-institute-in-person/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Faculty Development,Teaching
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260106T204934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T205153Z
UID:10001666-1768485600-1768491000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:AI Teaching Lab: Writing a clear and equitable AI syllabus statements (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Generative AI is a part of students’ academic lives.  The challenge for instructors is not whether to “allow” AI – but rather how to design for student thinking\, judgement and learning.   \nThis 5-part series is for instructors who want dedicated work time to build out aspects of their course. Each session is a structured working studio where faculty revise their own course materials and receive peer feedback.  \nWant to learn more about this series? CLICK HERE! \nSESSION ONE – AI Teaching Lab: Writing a clear and equitable AI syllabus statements \nBring: Your current syllabus and any existing AI-related policies \nBuild: A clear\, values-aligned AI statement\, language that conveys why\, and easy to follow expectations \nLeave With: A syllabus-ready statement\, peer feedback on tone\, clarity and alignment \nJanuary 15th | 2:00pm-3:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/ai-teaching-lab-writing-a-clear-and-equitable-ai-syllabus-statements-in-person/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260107T183053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183053Z
UID:10001696-1768564800-1768568400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:CoP: The SoTL Writing Circle (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript. \n \nThrough weekly sessions alternating between focused writing labs and collaborative learning opportunities on relevant topics\, participants will benefit from peer accountability partners\, guided reflection\, and dedicated writing time to support focused progress. As a group we will also plan for a capstone session after the semester for closure and final drafting. Whether new or experienced in SoTL\, this circle offers the structure\, community\, and momentum needed to move your project forward. \n\n\nWeekly on Fridays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/cop-the-sotl-writing-circle-in-person/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260107T183053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183053Z
UID:10001697-1769169600-1769173200@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:CoP: The SoTL Writing Circle (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript. \n \nThrough weekly sessions alternating between focused writing labs and collaborative learning opportunities on relevant topics\, participants will benefit from peer accountability partners\, guided reflection\, and dedicated writing time to support focused progress. As a group we will also plan for a capstone session after the semester for closure and final drafting. Whether new or experienced in SoTL\, this circle offers the structure\, community\, and momentum needed to move your project forward. \n\n\nWeekly on Fridays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/cop-the-sotl-writing-circle-in-person/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260106T205452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T205719Z
UID:10001667-1769695200-1769700600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:AI Teaching Lab: Teaching students how to use AI thoughtfully (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Generative AI is a part of students’ academic lives.  The challenge for instructors is not whether to “allow” AI – but rather how to design for student thinking\, judgement and learning.   \nThis 5-part series is for instructors who want dedicated work time to build out aspects of their course. Each session is a structured working studio where faculty revise their own course materials and receive peer feedback.  \nWant to learn more about this series? CLICK HERE \nSESSION TWO – AI Teaching Lab: Teaching students how to use AI thoughtfully \nBring: a moment in your course where students struggle with learning \nBuild: a learning activity explicitly using AI\, prompts that help students with this problem\, reflections \nLeave With: an activity that can be used in your course to guide students on how and why to use AI for learning \nJanuary 29th | 2:00pm-3:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n 
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/ai-teaching-lab-teaching-students-how-to-use-ai-thoughtfully-in-person/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/12/AInew.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260107T182233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T182233Z
UID:10001688-1769767200-1769770800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:CoP: Fundamentals of Teaching in Higher Ed (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Recently hired faculty are invited to join a discussion group focused on fundamentals of teaching in higher education. Meetings are divided to discuss both learning from the reading and stories from the classroom. \nAlternate Fridays from 10:00am-11:00am | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/cop-fundamentals-of-teaching-in-higher-ed-in-person/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/12/Book-Discussion.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260107T183053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183053Z
UID:10001698-1769774400-1769778000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:CoP: The SoTL Writing Circle (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript. \n \nThrough weekly sessions alternating between focused writing labs and collaborative learning opportunities on relevant topics\, participants will benefit from peer accountability partners\, guided reflection\, and dedicated writing time to support focused progress. As a group we will also plan for a capstone session after the semester for closure and final drafting. Whether new or experienced in SoTL\, this circle offers the structure\, community\, and momentum needed to move your project forward. \n\n\nWeekly on Fridays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/cop-the-sotl-writing-circle-in-person/2026-01-30/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260106T210922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T185053Z
UID:10001675-1770044400-1770048000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Wicked Problems in Teaching: Pedagogical wellness for faculty (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Wicked Problems in Teaching: A Faculty Conversation Series\nComplex challenges. Practical strategies. Shared inquiry. \nSome teaching challenges are just plain wicked — they have no single cause\, no universal solution\, and they show up over and over in our classes. Think: student focus\, cell phones\, uneven preparedness\, pedagogical burnout\, and everything in between.\nThis series creates an honest\, grounded space for faculty to explore these wicked problems together. \nTo learn more about this 5-part series\, CLICK HERE! \nSESSION ONE: Pedagogical wellness for faculty\nWhat does it actually take to stay well while teaching — and what quietly drains us over time? In this session\, we’ll explore the realities of pedagogical burnout\, emotional labor\, and sustainability in teaching. Together we’ll surface practical strategies faculty are using to protect energy and joy\, and brainstorm questions addressing what supports long-term teaching wellness. \nMonday\, January 26th | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/wicked-problems-in-teaching-pedagogical-wellness-for-faculty/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260107T183053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183053Z
UID:10001699-1770379200-1770382800@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:CoP: The SoTL Writing Circle (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript. \n \nThrough weekly sessions alternating between focused writing labs and collaborative learning opportunities on relevant topics\, participants will benefit from peer accountability partners\, guided reflection\, and dedicated writing time to support focused progress. As a group we will also plan for a capstone session after the semester for closure and final drafting. Whether new or experienced in SoTL\, this circle offers the structure\, community\, and momentum needed to move your project forward. \n\n\nWeekly on Fridays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/cop-the-sotl-writing-circle-in-person/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260107T182233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T182233Z
UID:10001689-1770976800-1770980400@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:CoP: Fundamentals of Teaching in Higher Ed (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Recently hired faculty are invited to join a discussion group focused on fundamentals of teaching in higher education. Meetings are divided to discuss both learning from the reading and stories from the classroom. \nAlternate Fridays from 10:00am-11:00am | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/cop-fundamentals-of-teaching-in-higher-ed-in-person/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260107T183053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T183053Z
UID:10001700-1770984000-1770987600@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:CoP: The SoTL Writing Circle (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive\, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning\, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop\, draft\, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an IRB for the first time or submitting a well-developed manuscript. \n \nThrough weekly sessions alternating between focused writing labs and collaborative learning opportunities on relevant topics\, participants will benefit from peer accountability partners\, guided reflection\, and dedicated writing time to support focused progress. As a group we will also plan for a capstone session after the semester for closure and final drafting. Whether new or experienced in SoTL\, this circle offers the structure\, community\, and momentum needed to move your project forward. \n\n\nWeekly on Fridays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/cop-the-sotl-writing-circle-in-person/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/07/Writing.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T105209
CREATED:20260106T211108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T212206Z
UID:10001671-1771340400-1771344000@umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Wicked Problems in Teaching: Focus and cognitive overload (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Wicked Problems in Teaching: A Faculty Conversation Series\nComplex challenges. Practical strategies. Shared inquiry. \nSome teaching challenges are just plain wicked — they have no single cause\, no universal solution\, and they show up over and over in our classes. Think: student focus\, cell phones\, uneven preparedness\, pedagogical burnout\, and everything in between.\nThis series creates an honest\, grounded space for faculty to explore these wicked problems together. \nTo learn more about this 5-part series\, CLICK HERE! \nSESSION TWO: Focus and cognitive overload\nWhat happens when students are trying to learn in a state of constant cognitive overload? We’ll take a closer look at what attention\, working memory\, and “focus” actually involve — and why they’re so fragile right now. Faculty will share strategies that reduce overwhelm and improve engagement\, then build inquiry questions about what really helps students focus and retain learning. \nTuesday\, February 17th | 3:00pm-4:30pm | Fernald Hall\, Room 102 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://umaine.edu/citl/event/wicked-problems-in-teaching-focus-and-cognitive-overload/
LOCATION:102 Fernald Hall\, 102 Fernald Hall\, Orono\, 04469
CATEGORIES:CITL Workshops,Communities of Practice,Equity and Inclusion,Faculty Development,Grad Development,New Faculty,Teaching
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://umaine.edu/citl/wp-content/uploads/sites/266/2025/12/Wicked-Problems-in-Teaching.png
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