1. What are the benefits of attending CFE workshops?
• Meet and discuss CFE topics with colleagues;
• Learn more about teaching, advising, research, and personnel policy at UIS;
• Some workshops count towards the Provost Certificate or the college CFE programs.
2. Who can come to faculty development workshops?
All current full-time, part-time, and online faculty and staff are encouraged to attend
3. When and where are most of the CFE workshops scheduled?
We do our best to coordinate our workshops around Campus Senate, college-wide meetings, and other university events.
Most of the faculty development workshops are scheduled over zoom since the beginning of the pandemic.
4. Can faculty and staff propose CFE workshops?
Yes, faculty and staff can send suggestions for workshop proposals to facultydevelopment@uis.edu or to the faculty associate, Layne Morsch, lmorsc1@uis.edu
5. What if I can’t attend a workshop? Can I still receive the information covered?
Yes, please notify us via email or phone so that we can give you any materials the instructor has permitted or record the session if possible. Many of these workshops have PowerPoint files or videos of the workshop posted on our new Canvas site for the Center for Faculty Excellence.
6. I can come to part of a workshop, but not the whole session. Can my attendance still be counted towards college programs or the Provost Certificate?
You must attend the entire workshop AND sign in on the attendance sheet to have your attendance counted for awards and certificates.
7. What other resources/services does the office offer other than workshops?
Our Canvas site provides many resources and campus links so that faculty can find additional information about CFE-related topics.
8. Who guides the CFE activities/initiatives?
All faculty can incorporate input about CFE activities/initiatives. Please direct your input to the Faculty Advisory Board or the Faculty Associate – Layne Morsch lmorsc1@uis.edu