BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy - ECPv6.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Institute for Teaching, Innovation, & Inclusive Pedagogy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260805T190850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T192353Z UID:5776-1786060800-1788307199@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Virtual\, Asynchronous New TA Orientation DESCRIPTION:The 2026 New Teaching Assistant Orientation welcomes all new TAs at Rutgers University—New Brunswick! The virtual\, asynchronous orientation is designed to address various teaching topics\, such as preparing for the first day of class\, dealing with common challenges\, etc. Two Canvas sites will be available (general TA orientation for domestic and international TAs; and an accompanying International TA orientation for international TAs)\, and an email with information on how to access these sites will be sent in early August. In addition to the virtual orientation\, new TAs are invited to attend the onsite orientation on August 24 on the College Ave campus. See the registration link for more details.   \nPlease note: The launch date of the Canvas sites has been postponed to August 7\, 2026. New TAs will receive an email invitation with more details.   \nAlso note that only those whose TA appointment has been confirmed by their graduate program should register at this time. Those who have not received a confirmation should register once the appointment is finalized.  \nREGISTER  \nAudience: graduate students   URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/virtual-asynchronous-new-ta-orientation/ LOCATION:Canvas CATEGORIES:Orientation ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260821T171417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172749Z UID:5959-1789038000-1789041600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:GenAI Community of Practice Session DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn this bonus session\, guests Lucille Leung (Learning Centers) and Rick Anderson (University Online Education Services) will talk to us about the new GenAI resources and modules for students and instructors. \nWhether you’re just starting to think about GenAI’s impact on your classroom\, actively experimenting with new approaches\, questioning whether GenAI belongs in your teaching at all\, or somewhere in between\, this community is for you. We welcome all position titles\, roles\, and ranks\, and we welcome critical\, skeptical\, and cautious perspectives alongside curious and enthusiastic ones. You’re welcome to attend as many or as few sessions as fit your schedule and interests.  \nHow to Attend\nAlready a registered member of this community? You will receive calendar invitations for all fall GenAI community sessions. \nInterested in joining as a new member? Complete our new member registration form to be added to fall sessions. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/genai-community-of-practice-session-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260821T153030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T153030Z UID:5931-1789128000-1789131600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:First Time TA [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]  DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Yhosep Barba Blanco\, Jamie Kim  \nHave you started teaching a lab\, a class\, or a recitation section this semester and want to discuss some questions that have come up? This session is specifically designed to explore common teaching moments you might encounter as a first-time TA. We will share some tips and tricks for a great first-time teaching experience! This session is part of the Improving Your Teaching Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/first-time-ta-grad-postdoc-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T130000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260821T153257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T153257Z UID:5933-1789387200-1789390800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Hosting Effective Office Hours [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]  DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Karen Bacalia\, Sophia Fox-Dichter  \nIn this workshop\, we will discuss common objectives of office hours and strategies for offering effective office hours that support undergraduate student learning and wellness. This session is part of the Improving Your Teaching Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.   \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/hosting-effective-office-hours-grad-postdoc-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T123000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260820T200648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T200648Z UID:5923-1789470000-1789475400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Tech Toolkit Series: Introduction to Canvas DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Eric Leupold\, Instructional Technologist\, UOES  \nIn this workshop\, we will discuss the different tools available in Canvas to create a consistent and clear course site for students to navigate. You’ll learn the fundamentals of setting up your course in Canvas and creating assignments and assessments. We’ll explore how to navigate the Canvas interface\, add content to modules (files\, videos\, links\, etc.)\, upload your syllabus\, and communicate with students. You’ll also learn how to create Assignments and Discussions\, set up rubrics\, manage group work\, and use SpeedGrader and the gradebook to provide feedback and track student progress. This session is part of TIIP’s Improving Your Teaching Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nREGISTER  \nAudience: Administrative staff\, graduate students and/or postdocs\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-tech-toolkit-series-introduction-to-canvas/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T140000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260827T195426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T195426Z UID:5995-1789477200-1789480800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:SoTL Community of Practice Session DESCRIPTION:Overview\nDriven by curiosity and collaboration\, TIIP’s SoTL Community of Practice offers a welcoming space for instructors to exchange ideas\, reflect on classroom practices\, and explore evidence-based teaching strategies. \nWhether you’re looking to spark new ideas\, discuss pedagogical research\, or connect with peers across disciplines\, this community provides a supportive environment to recharge your teaching and elevate the student experience. \nHow to Attend\nAlready a registered member of this community? You will receive calendar invitations for all fall SoTL community sessions. \nInterested in joining as a new member? Complete our new member registration form to be added to fall sessions. This community is open to Rutgers staff\, graduate students\, postdocs\, and instructors of all appointment types. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/sotl-community-of-practice-session/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260811T164754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T165114Z UID:5847-1789552800-1789556400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes: Explore the Rutgers iTV Studio  DESCRIPTION:Location: Rutgers iTV Studio on Livingston Campus (14 Berrue Circle\, Piscataway\, NJ 08854)  \nFacilitator: UOES staff  \nGet an inside look at the Rutgers iTV Studio and discover the professional production spaces available to support high-quality course media. During this guided tour\, participants will explore the studio’s video production capabilities\, learn about the different recording environments\, and see how faculty can create engaging instructional content with the support of Academic Media. Whether you’re considering recording lecture videos\, faculty introductions\, demonstrations\, or expert interviews\, this session will showcase the tools and resources available to elevate your online course media.  \nInteractive Activity: Participants will have the opportunity to experience the studio firsthand by trying out the single-person recording studio\, complete with a teleprompter\, annotation tablet\, and green screen. The tour will also include the main production studio\, featuring a three-camera setup designed for interviews and subject matter expert discussions\, as well as the interactive glassboard—a transparent writing surface that participants can use to create dynamic instructional content while facing the camera.  \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/behind-the-scenes-explore-the-rutgers-itv-studio/ LOCATION:Rutgers iTV Studio\, 14 Berrue Circle\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T123000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260710T172557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T174941Z UID:5130-1789729200-1789734600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:AI-Assisted Digital Accessibility Workflows: Text-to-Speech\, Vision\, and Content Conversion DESCRIPTION:Part of a six-session series from University Online Education Services (UOES)\, in partnership with TIIP. Each session consists of 60 minutes of content followed by a 30-minute work session. \nThe April 2027 digital accessibility deadline is closer than it looks\, and AI can do work on accessibility that used to take hours. This session walks through practical workflows: multilingual text-to-speech for course readings and announcements\, AI vision for generating meaningful alt text and descriptions of charts and diagrams\, and conversion of scanned PDFs and image-heavy slides into accessible Canvas content. We’ll keep the emphasis on repeatable routines you can run yourself — and on the verification step\, because AI-generated descriptions and audio always need a human check. The 30-minute work session lets you run the workflow on one of your own course documents. \nThis session fulfills Competencies 1 and 3 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program and is open to Rutgers University staff and instructors of all ranks\, appointment types\, and disciplines. \nWhat to bring: A course document you’d like to make accessible. \nREGISTER \nQuestions about the Teaching with GenAI Faculty Workshop Series? Email Rick Anderson\, Director of Emerging Technology at UOES: rick.anderson@uoes.rutgers.edu URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/ai-assisted-digital-accessibility-workflows-text-to-speech-vision-and-content-conversion/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T140000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260818T160906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162012Z UID:5900-1790082000-1790085600@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching for Student Success at Rutgers University: Translating Evidence to Practice DESCRIPTION:Learning Objectives   \n\nIdentify evidence-based teaching approaches based on research findings \n\n\nApply research findings to student-focused efforts at Rutgers University \n\n\nDevelop a preliminary action plan for implementation \n\nDescription:  \nFounded in May 2024 as part of the Academic Master Plan\, the Institute for Teaching\, Innovation\, and Inclusive Pedagogy (TIIP) is a hub for instructors that advances instruction fostering student learning and academic thriving at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. During this interactive Research Spotlight session\, the founding director\, Dr. Tracie Addy\, will share evidence-based approaches that support student success through effective teaching based on the institute’s recent studies and previous efforts. Participants will apply the findings to their own student-focused efforts to support the design of learning environments that foster a sense of belonging\, provide opportunities for high-impact learning\, and supporttimely graduation. This session will center us on what it means to teach and promote student success at the beginning of the academic year.    \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-for-student-success-at-rutgers-university-translating-evidence-to-practice/ LOCATION:Livingston Student Center Room 201AB CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sites.rutgers.edu/itiip/wp-content/uploads/sites/1243/2024/07/Profile-Photo.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T110000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260710T165820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T170114Z UID:5117-1790157600-1790161200@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Who Thrives and Who is Left Behind? Teaching\, Learning\, & the Age of Generative AI  DESCRIPTION:During this thought-provoking interactive virtual session\, we will explore opportunities and challenges that generative AI presents for teaching and learning. Specifically\, we will consider multifaceted perspectives and actions for cultivating academic thriving for all students in this evolving landscape. Participants will reflect on who is in their classes as well as their course learning goals and deliberate upon how to foster student success in the current moment. \nThis session fulfills Competencies 1\, 2\, and 3 of the Teaching and Generative AI Pathways Program and is open to Rutgers University staff and instructors of all ranks\, appointment types\, and disciplines. \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/who-thrives-and-who-is-left-behind-teaching-learning-the-age-of-generative-ai/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260821T153454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T154129Z UID:5935-1790164800-1790168400@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Managing Your Time as a TA [Grad/Postdoc Workshop]  DESCRIPTION:Facilitators: Amirtha Giridhar\, Karen Bacalia  \nIn this workshop\, we will discuss how to manage your time as a Teaching Assistant\, as well as how to find a balance your roles as a TA\, student\, and researcher. We will discuss strategies and tools for both short-term and long-term time management. This session is part of the Improving Your Teaching Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nAudience: Graduate students and/or postdocs (register through the link below or under “Website” at the bottom of this page)  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/managing-your-time-as-a-ta-grad-postdoc-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260918T195014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T195014Z UID:6196-1790251200-1790254800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Lecturer Faculty Community – September Gathering DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAre you looking to connect with fellow lecturers at Rutgers? Then join the Lecturer Faculty Community\, a supportive\, interdisciplinary space to exchange ideas and discuss effective teaching practices!  Throughout the fall semester\, there will be monthly gatherings for which you will be asked to submit topics of interest in advance:  \n\nThursday\, September 24\, 12–1 pm \nThursday\, October 22\, 3–4 pm \nNovember TBD \n\nWhether seeking inspiration or a sense of community\, you will find this space a valuable resource for professional growth.  \nAudience: Lecturers \nHow to Attend\nAlready a registered member of this community? You will receive calendar invitations for all fall community sessions. \nInterested in joining as a new member? Complete our new member registration form to be added to fall sessions. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/lecturer-faculty-community-september-gathering-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T113000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260821T171929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172802Z UID:5961-1790591400-1790595000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:GenAI Community of Practice Session DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAnne-Michelle Marsden (Labor Management\, School of Management and Labor Relations) will lead a discussion focusing on insights from student surveys on GenAI usage and what students want to know about GenAI. \nWhether you’re just starting to think about GenAI’s impact on your classroom\, actively experimenting with new approaches\, questioning whether GenAI belongs in your teaching at all\, or somewhere in between\, this community is for you. We welcome all position titles\, roles\, and ranks\, and we welcome critical\, skeptical\, and cautious perspectives alongside curious and enthusiastic ones. You’re welcome to attend as many or as few sessions as fit your schedule and interests.  \nHow to Attend\nAlready a registered member of this community? You will receive calendar invitations for all fall GenAI community sessions. \nInterested in joining as a new member? Complete our new member registration form to be added to fall sessions. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/genai-community-of-practice-session-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T123000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260820T201523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T201353Z UID:5925-1790679600-1790685000@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Tech Toolkit Series: Promoting Peer Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Session Title: Promoting Peer Collaboration through Instructional Technologies \nAudience: Administrative staff\, graduate students and/or postdocs\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, tenure-line faculty  \nFacilitators: \n\nKevin Burkitt\, Instructional Technologist\, University Online Education Services\nHanna (Hyun) Kim\, Sr. Instructional Designer\, University Online Education Services\nMary Labrada\, Sr. Instructional Designer\, University Online Education Services\n\nOverview: In this workshop\, we will discuss frameworks for setting goals for student collaboration and strategies for building social presence in your course. We will also explore how to select the best instructional technology tools that align with your teaching and learning goals and examine how tools such as Canvas\, WeVideo\, Hypothesis\, and others can support the design of effective collaborative assignments. This session is part of TIIP’s Improving Your Teaching Skills certificate program for graduate students and postdocs.  \nREGISTER  URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-tech-toolkit-series-promoting-peer-collaboration/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T141500 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260918T192407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T192407Z UID:6182-1790686800-1790691300@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Grad/Postdoc Teaching & Learning Community – September Gathering DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Teaching & Learning Community for Graduate Students and Postdocs is a monthly Zoom-based gathering space where graduate students\, postdocs\, faculty\, and staff engage in conversations about teaching and learning in higher education. Each session is shaped by community members and offers opportunities to discuss pedagogy based on the scholarship of teaching and learning. \nAudience: Open to administrative staff\, graduate students and/or postdocs\, lecturers\, teaching faculty (NTT)\, and tenure-line faculty. \nFall 2026 Schedule:  \n\nTuesday\, September 29\, 1:00-2:15 pm\nFriday\, October 23\, 1:00-2:15 pm\nTuesday\, November 10\, 1:00-2:15 pm\nThursday\, December 3\, 2:00-3:15 pm\n\nHow to Attend\nAlready a registered member of this community? You will receive calendar invitations for all fall community sessions. \nInterested in joining as a new member? Complete our new member registration form to be added to fall sessions. URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/grad-postdoc-teaching-learning-community-september-gathering/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Learning Community ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Teaching%2C Innovation%2C &%3B Inclusive Pedagogy":MAILTO:TeachingInstitute@rutgers.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T153000 DTSTAMP:20261018T085723 CREATED:20260911T182904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T183414Z UID:6165-1790690400-1790695800@teaching.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Assignment Redesign Workshop: Writing Assignments and Generative AI  DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by: School of Arts and Sciences Office of Undergraduate Education \nLocation: Room 332\, Allison Road Classroom Building (Busch) \nFrom humanities papers to STEM lab reports\, generative AI (GenAI) is affecting how students approach their writing. Whether you’re worried your current writing assignments are vulnerable to misuse of GenAI\, or curious about ways students might productively use these tools\, your writing assignments could benefit from adapting to these new developments. This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of redesigning a writing assignment in light of GenAI. \nParticipants will bring a writing assignment they want to redesign and learn more about strategies for no-GenAI\, GenAI-limited and GenAI-integrated versions. All disciplines and forms of written assignments are welcome. \nREGISTER URL:https://teaching.rutgers.edu/event/assignment-redesign-workshop-writing-assignments-and-generative-ai/ LOCATION:Room 332\, Allison Road Classroom Building\, 618 Allison Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="SAS Office of Undergraduate Education":MAILTO:teachinglearning@sas.rutgers.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR