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Newly formed faculty search committees are requested to register (click on the "more information" link below for a memo from the Provost).

Search committee training will include familiarizing committee members with emerging practices in hiring, including outreach efforts. Participants will be able to navigate the faculty search process confidently producing a fair and defensible search.

This training introduces campus faculty and staff to the 25Live system used for reserving non-academic spaces at Appalachian State University. Participants will learn how to navigate the dashboard, request spaces and resources, edit or cancel events, and use search tools effectively. The session also covers responsibilities of the requestor role and available support resources from the University Events Scheduling and Communications team.

ℹ️ This is a two-part workshop, with two complementary sections on different days. You can register even if you only intend to attend one section. Both sections will be recorded, and the recordings will be sent to everyone who registers.

In this workshop series, participants will learn how to effectively create quizzes in AsULearn, one of the most versatile assessment tools in the platform.

1️⃣ The first section will focus on creating and managing questions in your course Question Bank. We'll also share a tool for rapidly creating new questions and importing them into AsULearn.

2️⃣ The second section will cover the process of creating and configuring the Quiz activity, selecting quiz settings, and exploring advanced options to enhance quiz functionality.

Whether you’re assessing student understanding with multiple-choice questions or offering tailored feedback, this workshop will provide practical tips to streamline quiz creation By the end, participants will feel confident in building their own quizzes and utilizing features like automatic grading and feedback.

Oftentimes, our research questions seek to explore differences occurring between a number of groups. Different types of analyses are better equipped to address such inquiries, depending on the number of groups being compared and the nature of our study’s design (i.e., within- and/or between-subjects). Join us at this workshop for a refresher on, or introduction to, commonly used statistical tests specific to group comparisons, with a focus on t-tests and ANOVAs. A sample dataset will be emailed to participants ahead of the workshop to follow along during the presentation. Please download the dataset before the presentation and be prepared to run analyses in jamovi (https://www.jamovi.org/).

Artificial Intelligence for App State Instruction (AI4AI) is a learning community dedicated to exploring various AI and related technologies to enhance teaching and learning, online and in the classroom.

This group has delved into generative AI, chatbots, voice assistants, video conferencing and LMS integrations. Meetings often feature brief demonstrations of AI-related technologies that participants are exploring or developing, followed by open discussions on potential outcomes, challenges and use cases.

Outcomes Collaborations have led to presentations on campus and at professional conferences. In some cases, prototyped integrations and processes have been implemented at App State.

Participation This group meets once a month via Zoom, with occasional in-person meetings.

The group is co-facilitated by

Michelle Melton, business and technology application specialist in Academic Technologies, ITS and adjunct instructor, Department of Computer Science.

Derek Eggers, educational development specialist, CETLSS and adjunct instructor, Department of Applied Design.

Participants come from diverse backgrounds across the university in faculty and staff roles, including but not limited to: Biology, English, Theater and Dance, Business and Health Sciences.

Participation is open to all App State faculty and staff interested in exploring AI tools to enhance teaching and learning. To get involved, fill out this Google interest form.

This workshop helps educators move beyond worrying about AI to taking practical action. We'll explore a framework to design assessments that are either AI-resistant or AI-complementary. You'll learn strategies for creating assignments that require a raw demonstration of skills as well as those that intentionally use AI as a tool. The goal is to design assessments that are not just effective, but also relevant for the world our students are entering. By the end of this session, you'll feel more confident in your ability to create these assignments and will have the tools to do so.

This workshop will introduce users to Banner Self-Service, Web-Focus Dashboards, and E-print. The main topics covered will include how to access your funds, fund reconciliations, and online budget queries and transfers. The workshop is primarily designed for new departmental administrative staff.

A live demonstration of the new Banner Proxy Management system—replacing the Parent Access system—followed by a Q&A session. The demonstration will cover how students authorize individuals to access their student records, as well as how staff and faculty can verify those authorizations when communicating with authorized individuals.

Online Pre-Registration is required.

This workshop reviews the information provided in the "Initial" Bloodborne Pathogens workshop.

Attendees who successfully complete this course will meet the requirements of:

• N.C. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NCOSHA) Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
• ASU Exposure Control Plan

Here is an opportunity for faculty to visit with four outstanding community service agencies in Boone, to learn about their work and discuss ways that students can be involved via service-learning projects. Transportation will be provided to the four nonprofit stops and we'll receive a tour of the agencies. Come see with your own eyes the good work being done by our community partners!

Introduction to and practice of the Wim Hof breathing method (30min to 45min). There will be a short description of benefits from the Wim Hof Method of breathwork and meditation.

Following breathwork will be a 10 to 15 min. silent meditation.

Facilitated by Matthew Cooper, Counseling for Faculty and Staff

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Please join us for this delicious Campus Connection event with Campus Dining! Campus Dining is committed to serving the Appalachian community using sustainable practices, creative and intentional menu planning, and constantly engaging in the ever-changing dialogue surrounding food.

Career Pathways is designed to prepare employees to advance their career. This program will help employees learn more about themselves and their career options, empower employees with the knowledge and skills to make effective career decisions, and provide employees with tools and resources to help them put their plan in motion.

This will be a 2-day workshop. Lunch will be provided. Participants must attend both sessions for attendance and to receive a certificate of completion.

*You will be sent an assessment to complete a few days before the start of the program. This is required to complete.

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

The Case Management team within the Office of the Dean of Students welcomes you to attend this session in order to engage in learning and dialogue regarding assisting students in need of support.

Do you need a step-by-step instructional guide to create and submit proposals for internal approval in Cayuse? This workshop will equip the user with knowledge of the Cayuse platform by creating a proposal from scratch and identifying the various elements of the proposal record that must be completed in order to route proposals for internal App State approvals before submitting materials to your sponsor.

Providing feedback to students on their work is an important part of the learning experience. How can we increase the likelihood that feedback will be read and used instead of just flipping to the grade or never opening the feedback file? In this workshop, we will explore strategies to encourage students to actively engage with the feedback they receive. The session will cover the importance of feedback in the learning process, common barriers to student engagement, and practical techniques to overcome these challenges.

Teaching Quality Framework: Classroom Climate, Student Engagement, Varied Perspectives, Strategies & Tools to Support Learning

Learning the fundamentals of Appalachian State University’s COI Program. In this quick 30 minute workshop we will discuss the fundamentals of our COI program, as well as examples of potential Conflict of Interest and Commitment activities, and how to mitigate them with the use of Conflict of Interest Management Plans. Topics of discussion will relate to Conflict of Interest and Commitments, EPAP’s (External Activities for Pay), and the use of our online submission management system, Cayuse.

Conflict is a natural part of life—and it’s not always a bad thing. It often stems from differing needs or perceived threats, whether those threats are real or not. When approached proactively, conflict can become a powerful catalyst for growth, boosting self-confidence and enhancing both personal and professional relationships.

Participants need to bring a laptop, cell phone or other device to connect to the internet.

Effective leadership begins with a CORE understanding of the policies and practices that drive organizational success. All supervisors are strongly encouraged to complete Core Training for Supervisors within their first year of employment in their leadership position. This two-day leadership development training is designed to equip managers with essential knowledge in key compliance and policy areas.

Full attendance is required. Participants must attend both days of the program to receive a complete and cohesive learning experience. By completing both sessions, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the frameworks, responsibilities, and policies that support ethical, legal, and effective management practices.

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Join us for an introduction to Counseling for Faculty and Staff services and learn about the free supportive, therapeutic and educational programs in our department. Meet some of the staff and participate learn about some quick and easy self-care activities.

We'll meet in the front lobby of the University Hall building. University Hall is the building at the end of University Hill Drive (next to Staples), at the top of the hill, just above the Human Resources Building. Anyone with a faculty/staff parking permit can park in the University Hall parking lot.

Join Academic Technologies for this 30-minute, virtual workshop focused on multimedia accessibility. The workshop will provide you with the knowledge and technical skills needed to create accessible video and audio resources. You will learn about captioning Kaltura and YouTube videos, as well as using tools to create transcripts for audio clips. Enhance your accessibility skill set by adding the ability to create accessible multimedia!

An interactive virtual workshop that focuses on creating a funding strategy for faculty who are seeking to find the right grants. Attendees will be introduced to the landscape of grants and the steps to develop a funding strategy, including: assessment and preparation, finding potential funding sources, aligning projects with funding criteria, and developing a timeline and milestones. Interactive components include contributing to brainstorming and time devoted to working on handouts that can serve as the beginning of a funding strategy.

Learn how to add, modify, and delete a course and program in Curriculog.

Learn best practices for reviewing proposals in Curriculog. This workshop is great for committee members, advisors, or anyone who reviews proposals.

This training is to educate on the proper definition of discrimination, examples of protected classes, and the process that equal opportunity performs when a report is received

Learning the fundamentals of Appalachian State University’s Export Controls Program. In this quick 30 minute workshop we will discuss the fundamentals of our Export Controls program. Topics of discussion: what is an export, when to submit a travel form to our office, best practices for traveling with University equipment, and when to contact our office.

A Faculty Transfer Mentor is a faculty or staff member interested in developing supportive, academic relationships with prospective and new Appalachian transfer students. Mentors, ideally in the student's area of study, will provide help in understanding the curriculum and the student's remaining required coursework as well as provide guidance, support, and referral to resources that will benefit new students in a new environment. Mentors have the ability to influence, encourage, and guide transfer students to enhance their academic success. During the training participants will learn about the characteristics and needs of transfer students, the transfer student population at Appalachian, and what you can do to support transfer students and to be a successful transfer mentor.

This workshop builds on the introductory Banner Finance Training by digging deeper into the monthly fund reconciliation process. The main topics covered in Fund Reconciliation Training include the reasons fund reconciliation is essential, what to reconcile, sourcing information and understanding the reports, how to complete the reconciliation process, and setting up systems for success.

Please come prepared with a fund to reconcile during the workshop

Wondering how to get started with your IACUC protocol and what requirements need to be met for your protocol to be approved? This 1-hour workshop features components such as an overview of the Research Protections IACUC website and where to find pertinent information, training and health form requirements, and how to submit a new protocol or amendment in Cayuse. This workshop will provide information for those who are new to the IACUC protocol submission process and refresher information for those with established IACUC protocols.

Want to start a human subjects research project, but feel overwhelmed by the prospect of the IRB process? In this one-hour workshop, we break down the IRB process into digestible bites so you can navigate it with confidence. We will help you understand when IRB approval or exemption is required, how to apply for review, what the review process looks like, and where you can find additional guidance. This workshop will provide information for those who are new to the IRB protocol submission process and refresher information for those with established IRB protocols.

Are you new to AsULearn or need a refresher on setting up your gradebook? This session will guide you through a straightforward method to translate your course grading policy into the AsULearn gradebook. We'll explain the most popular grading methods used by faculty, and discuss when to use one over another. Additionally, we’ll cover essential tasks for gradebook setup and explore various gradebook views available to you. Join us to streamline your grading process and make the most of AsULearn’s features.

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff (HPFS) provides Appalachian State University staff, faculty, retirees, and their spouses/domestic partners with programs and services that help to promote a healthier lifestyle and a better quality of life. Major components of the program include health and fitness, preventive care, and outreach programs. Our facilities are available to all faculty, staff, retirees, and their spouses/domestic partners at no charge.

How to find the "Hidden Gem" (AKA Varisty Gym): If you enter the gymnasium from Rivers Street, immediately upon entering the glass doors, take the stairs (down) to your left (next to the water fountain). There is a "Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff" poster, at the top of the stairs.

If you enter Varsity Gym from the campus side, you are greeted with the Military Science trophy case. Go down the stairs (two flights), pass vending machines (on your left). Walk across the gymnasium floor (short side) toward Rivers Street. Once you are in the lobby, take the stairs (down) to your right (just past restrooms and water fountain).

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Come to learn a general overview of Information Technology at App State - support, security, hardware/software and Google tips and tricks.

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Join us for a tour of Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences and learn about the innovative labs and classrooms as well as the clinical services and faculty/staff supports offered in this building! We'll meet at the Welcome Desk in the Lobby / Atrium area. Anyone with a faculty/staff parking permit can park in the Levine Hall lot.

Faculty often encounter moments of tension with students—whether in the classroom, over email, or in other interactions—that don’t rise to the level of formal conduct violations but still disrupt teaching and learning. These situations can leave professors feeling isolated, unsure of next steps, and uncertain about where to turn for support.

This collaborative workshop, hosted by CETLSS, Student Success, and the Office of the Dean of Students, offers a space to explore practical strategies for managing challenging classroom dynamics. We’ll discuss patterns of student behavior, share tools for proactive engagement and real-time response, and clarify institutional roles and resources. Through case studies and reflective dialogue, participants will explore concrete approaches for fostering respectful, effective learning environments—even when things get tough.

Have you ever gotten to the end of a semester, read the student evaluations, and thought “I could have changed that during the semester if I had known!” Gathering feedback from students about their class perceptions mid-way through the semester can provide valuable insights into classroom culture and student engagement. This interactive workshop will demonstrate several options for collecting and using mid-semester feedback during the semester. Whether you're new to mid-semester feedback or looking to refine your approach, this workshop offers support for all instructors. Teaching Quality Framework: Classroom Climate, Clarity & Transparency, Varied Perspectives

Required training to obtain a T-card through Appalachian State University.

Join us for an introduction to the office of Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management (EHS&EM). All new employees on campus are required to take this course in support of App State's commitment to campus safety and security. During this session, we'll cover the basics of safety and emergency management on campus and indicate areas where specific position types may have extra responsibilities.

A quick and impactful information series designed to connect researchers with the tools, services, and support offered by the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI). Each 30-minute session highlights essential resources for research development, proposal preparation, lab setup, and more—helping you make the most of what ORI has to offer, without taking up your whole day.

Vision: This group is intended to be a support network for staff with kids birth to eight years old. It can be challenging to work full-time and parent full-time, so let’s support each other as we chug along on this journey. We hope that this group offers an opportunity for members to share their experiences, recommend resources, celebrate milestones, commiserate about the challenges, and build relationships with other staff who are parents of young children. We hope that this group allows for community building among staff that are in the trenches of dirty diapers, tantruming toddlers, kids learning to read, and never ending laundry. This group is supportive of Queer and non-traditional family types and all parent (or kid) gender identities and expressions.

Intended Audience: Staff members with children between the ages of birth to 8 years.

The RIEEE EnviroData Collaborative (EDC) is designed to meet a growing need at Appalachian State University: building environmental data science and modeling capacity through hands-on skill building, shared learning, and collaborative exchange. As the pace of innovation in areas like machine learning, remote sensing, and cloud computing accelerates, researchers across disciplines are seeking opportunities to update and expand their technical skill sets to continue learning beyond graduate training.

Through periodic, skill-focused workshops led by both campus experts and invited facilitators, this program will create space for faculty and research staff to gain practical experience with new tools, exchange knowledge, and grow their capacity to conduct cutting-edge, data-intensive research. Beyond individual skills, the EDC will foster a culture of collaboration and interdisciplinary connection. Our goal is to cultivate a vibrant, exchange-driven community that enhances the visibility of environmental data science at Appalachian and increases the impact of faculty research.

This workshop is designed to equip Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with the federal Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act ("Clery Safety Act). CSAs play a critical role in campus safety and are responsible for ensuring accurate reporting of campus crime and fostering a secure environment for the campus community.

This workshop is required for App State users who will be working in the Scala Content Management System (CMS) and managing one or more Scala screens. It must be completed before access to Scala CMS will be granted.

This workshop introduces users to the Scala Content Management System (CMS) at Appalachian. Also appropriate for anyone wanting a refresher.

Any App State user can create and share appropriate university-wide messages with campus. Having a Scala system is not required.

This workshop introduces participants to the guidelines for creating and sharing digital slides at App State, including communications planning, slide design standards, and side sharing and distribution.

This workshop is appropriate for anyone who wants to create digital slides for distribution to campus.

Join us to learn more about the State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC). Lunch will be provided by SEANC.

This workshop is designed to guide employees through the process of submitting Student Referrals for identified students in need of support. The goal of a student referral is to empower the campus community to proactively support student success by leveraging a centralized student referral system that facilitates timely interventions, strengthens cross-unit collaboration, and promotes institutional readiness through data-informed practices. Presenters represent Student Success and Dean of Students Office to provide a holistic overview.

The Localist/University Calendar Training will incorporate several topics to help get you ready to approve events for publication to a calendar.

THIS COURSE IS ONLY FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO WILL BE APPROVING EVENTS TO GO ONTO THEIR COLLEGE OR DEPARTMENT CALENDARS. People entering event information should attend 'University CAlendar - Event Requestor Training'.

Event calendars for the university will be created using the Localist, and event information will be pulled from 25Live (space management system). Topics covered in training will help you understand how to best review and approve events so that they populate onto the Localist calendar correctly.

Some topics will include:

Where to find help documentation The role of a Calendar Approver Reviewing the new event form questions in 25Live Image requirements and the Canva template How to navigate your 25Live outstanding tasks How to approve your calendar resource in 25Live How to use email event in 25Live to communicate with Event Requestors How to handle common Calendar Approver scenarios and more!

This session will workshop a University Research Council Grant proposal draft. Please come with a draft of your proposal narrative, budget and attachments (if you have any). This workshop will not provide an overview of the guidelines and expectations of the program, but instead it will serve as a facilitated opportunity to improve a draft proposal ready for submission or resubmission.

Campus Connections are short 1-hour meet ups at various locations around campus. These events are designed to inspire you and the students you serve to become engaged campus citizens and form lasting relationships. The investment you make now will serve you well as you continue your service at AppState!

Please join us for this exciting campus connection at University Recreation (UREC). University Recreation's (UREC) mission is to facilitate an inclusive environment where recreation and wellness opportunities transform, engage, and care for the App State community to enhance student learning and development. This event features a tour of the Student Recreation Center, overview of each facility (Quinn Rec Center, Mt. Mitchell, Bike App, Camp Broadstone and State Farm fields), membership information, and overview of programs and services (aquatics, fitness, sports, and outdoor programs).

Interested in taking courses at App State with your FREE tuition waiver benefit? Join us to learn how to get started and navigate the process. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, pursue a degree, or take non-degree classes just for fun, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring you make the most of this incredible opportunity.

While all faculty are “small v” vital, a select group (Visiting, Instructors, Teaching, Adjunct, Lecturers) are “capital v” VITAL. In this workshop we will explore the nuances of what it means to be a “capital v” VITAL faculty member at Appalachian State. Any and all faculty are welcome to join us for this conversation.

Conversations around AI in Higher Education usually revolve around whether students should or should not use artificial intelligence. In this session, we will take that conversation a step further by exploring multiple scenarios and discussing when it is "okay" for students to utilize AI tools. We'll consider the advantages, downsides, and ethical implications of using AI in various situations and explore how to craft a syllabus AI Policy in order to clearly communicate our expectations with students. Join us as we continue to explore the role of AI in Higher Education in this interactive workshop.