Using Studio to Increase Student Engagement

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Led by: Tyler Shadick, Mary Buenz, Jackie Pomeranke, Seth Westfall

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – 12noon-1 pm – Lakeshore Room

Come to this program to learn how to use Studio in Canvas to increase student engagement with you, other students, and the content of your course. This program is geared toward all faculty, but attendance is strongly encouraged for any faculty who currently utilize VoiceThread in their courses, as our university VoiceThread subscription is ending. You will learn all the basics of Studio, as well as have time to ask questions.

Session Recording

PowerPoint

Canvas Studio v. VoiceThread Handout

The Political and Societal Impact of Artificial Intelligence

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Led by: Steven Montreal

Dates: November 17, 12-1 PM

Location: Lakeshore Room

Artificial intelligence is having an accelerating impact on our lives and our society. It is changing the nature of work and, some say, will change the way we see ourselves. It will also impact the role of government, democracy, and the social contract. This session will explore the relationship between artificial intelligence and government, and how AI might influence how we govern ourselves.

Link to PowerPoint Presentation


WORKSHOP: “Artificial Intelligence is more that ChatGPT!”

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Led by: Mike Litman & John Fields – AI Lab Leaders

Dates: Nov 10, 3:30-4:30 PM

Location: Lakeshore RoomWORKSHOP: “Artificial Intelligence is more than ChatGPT!”

Professors Mike Litman and John Fields will show professors creative ways they can leverage various artificial intelligence to improve their workflow. This is a “hands-on” workshop, so bring your laptops and learn some of the amazing things that AI can do!


AI_Tools_Use_Cases.pdf

Advanced Canvas Training: Canvas 2.0 Fall 2025

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November 6, 12-1 pm CT, Lakeshore Room

November 12, 4-5 pm CT, Zoom

This training is for faculty who are comfortable in Canvas and are looking to learn about using some of the more advanced features. Topics such as Studio, new quizzes, peer review, rubrics, groups, and customizing your dashboard and navigation menu will be discussed. Bring your laptop so you can experiment with these features in real time.

PowerPoint Slides

Session Recording

Successful Department Chair 2025

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Dr. Leah Dvorak

The Successful Department Chair

October 13, 12noon-1 pm (1-2 AA), Zoom

The audience for this program is Department Chairs and Program Directors. What are the expectations for the role of Department Chair or Academic Program Director? An effective chair or academic program director manages faculty, staff, programs, courses, and processes vital to student success. The effective chair also fosters a healthy departmental culture and establishes efficient, collaborative decision-making processes. A strong department chair or program director uses both management skills and leadership skills to create and sustain a successful department in which faculty and staff feel engaged and energized.

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Cornerstone Connections: Faith, Teaching, and Learning Lunch n’ Learn

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Matt Lee  

Thursday, September 25, 12-1 PM, Lakeshore Room 

Recently, CUW updated the Global Learning Outcomes to the Concordia Cornerstones. Join this discussion and activity-focused lunch ‘n learn to gain and share practical ideas about the application of faith and the Cornerstones. You will leave this session with tangible strategies to add to your teaching practice.  

PowerPoint Presentation

Handout

Seminar AI 101

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AI 101 is an introductory program designed for faculty to build a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and its implications for teaching, scholarship, and academic practice.

Led by: Rob Balza

Dates: September 23, 1-2 PM

Location: Lakeshore Room

If you have questions about this program, please email Ashley Curtin at ashley.curtin@cuw.edu

Link to Session Recording

2025 Mequon Adjunct In-Service

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August 12, 2025 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm

The fall semester begins August 25! During this session for adjuncts teaching in-person classes on the Mequon campus, we will share best practices for all instructors and how to find information on the portal. We will provide access to resources addressing first-day teaching, Christ in the Classroom, student academic support, Academic Resource Center services, classroom AV, Canvas, and more. 

08-12-25 Mequon-Adjunct-In-Service – Orientation.pptx

Christ at the Center Adjunct In Service 08-12-25.pptx

Session Recording