Faculty Events

Spring 2026 Events

ACUE Commons Virtual Demo

Did you know membership to the ACUE Commons is provided to all campuses and instructors in the Texas A&M University System?

Please join us for a live virtual demo of ACUE Commons on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 1-2pm. Kelly Williamson, Community Manager for ACUE Commons, will be providing a demonstration for TAMU-CC faculty.

In the ACUE Commons, faculty can access important new content and valuable ACUE course resources, connect with colleagues and exchange teaching ideas, participate in discussions, and stay confident with emerging teaching trends and topics.

To learn more about the resources available to you, please register for the virtual demo here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7CYOD4BVTKOks-qT13EIUQ

Fulbright Scholar Faculty Panel

Join the Center for Faculty Excellence and Study Abroad for a Fulbright Faculty Panel featuring TAMU-CC Fulbright awardees sharing their experiences with teaching and research abroad. Learn about award types, timelines, and practical application tips, then stay for a Q and A. Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM in UC Copano Room 216. Link to Registration: Fulbright Scholars Panel – Fill out form

Teaching Excellence: Student Success Strategies Workshops

Throughout the Spring 2026 semester, CFE & Dean of Students are hosting a series of workshops focused on faculty and student communication and wellbeing. If you are interested in attending a workshop, use the links below to RSVP.

Supporting Neurodiverse Students (Pre-recorded Webinar)
https://forms.office.com/r/upCFwPHs5d Video available until midnight Friday, January 16th

Misconduct & Referrals 101: Your Role as Faculty | UC Swordfish 324 | Tuesday, February 3rd 12:30pm - 1:45pm
https://forms.office.com/r/xGE0VtJAWF Deadline to RSVP Thursday, January 29th

Crying or Crisis?: Making Referrals | UC Swordfish 324 | Tuesday, March 3rd 12:30pm - 1:45pm
https://forms.office.com/r/XxEjpgq7qX Deadline to RSVP Tuesday, February 24th

Effective Communication with Students | UC Swordfish 324 | Wednesday, April 8th 11:00am - 12:30pm
https://forms.office.com/r/ePyGkw503B Deadline to RSVP Thursday, April 2nd

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Faculty Writing Collective (FWC)

The Faculty Writing Collective is now recruiting for Spring 2026! Contact Caitlin Beare, Department of Music, for more information. Please RSVP by January 28, 2026. The first meeting will be held on January 29, 2026. Scan the QR code below to register or go to https://forms.office.com/r/nefQDyETjP

Past Faculty Events

See Past Faculty Events below.

Fall 2025 Events

AI Reading Group

Are you interested in learning practical ways to incorporate AI into your teaching? The CFE'S AI Faculty Fellow, Dr. Chris Benedetti, will be leading an AI Reading Group to build community and dialogue around AI and teaching. If you are interested in participating, please complete our interest form by September 5, 2025. The text for the group will be provided by the CFE. Spots are limited.

You can access the interest form by scanning the QR code below or clicking this link. https://forms.office.com/r/GqynvYqbrp

Faculty Writing Collective (FWC)

The Faculty Writing Collective is now recruiting for Fall 2025! Contact Caitlin Beare, Department of Music, for more information. Please RSVP by August 28, 2025. The first meeting will be held on September, 4 2025. Scan the QR code below to register or click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/zVt9SKaNkK

Argos Trainings

The CFE is hosting two training workshops presented by Dr. Andrew Johnson, Associate Professor of Management, and Department of Management and Marketing Chair. The deadline to RSVP is September 23, 2025. These workshops take place on October 1-2, 2025. Scan the QR Code below or click this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/wzYBbAaER5

ARGOS Training Fall 2025

Active Shooter Trainings

The CFE in collaboration with the University Police Department are providing two sessions of Active Shooter Training, presented by Lieutenant George Herrera. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by October 2, 2025. These sessions will be held on October 9th from 2-3pm, and October 17th from 10-11am. To register, scan the QR Code below, or click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/bbKCUXSw6p

Spring 2025 Faculty Events & Workshops:

The Center for Faculty Excellence and Faculty Senate are pleased to announce the Faculty/Staff Spring Mixer. This social event will take place Tuesday, April 15th from 4-6 p.m. in the UC, Anchor Ballroom. Appetizers, dessert bar, two drink tickets per person, chair massages & craft activities provided.

RSVP required. Please RSVP here before Monday, April 7th.

Please contact the Center for Faculty Excellence at 361.825.2230 or email cfe@tamucc.edu with questions.

Spring Mixer Flyer

Faculty and staff are invited to attend Green Zone Training 2025, military competency training for Islander Faculty and Staff will take place Friday, March 28, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm in CCH 246. RRSVP is required by March 20, 2025. To register, click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/A91xRapsS3

Green Zone Training

The Faculty Writing Collective is now recruiting for Spring 2025! Contact Caitlin Beare, Department of Music, for more information. RSVP is required by January 21, 2025. The first meeting will be held on January, 30, 2025. Scan the QR code below to register or click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/nefQDyETjP

Faculty Writing Collective

Are you looking for a community of support for menopause? All are welcome, no matter where you are in this journey. RSVP is required by February 3, 2025. Scan the QR Code below, or click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/jsW2HL0MSW

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