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Next class: Tuesday, September 2

All members of the FHC (Faculty Hearing Committee) shall complete annual training on the policies and regulations governing all types of faculty employment issues and hearings, the procedures for faculty hearings, as well as training on evaluating evidence, the standards of evidence utilized in different cases, reporting findings and shaping recommendations, and other elements pertinent to their service.

All members of the FAC (Faculty Assistance Committee) shall complete annual training on the policies and regulations governing all types of faculty employment issues and hearings, the procedures for faculty hearings, as well as training on evaluating evidence, the standards of evidence utilized in different cases, reporting findings and shaping recommendations, and other elements pertinent to their service

Next class: Friday, September 5

Next class: Tuesday, September 23

25Live Requestor Training

University Events Type of course Requestor Training


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.

Next class: Wednesday, September 17

Post-webinar discussion (30 minutes) of the National Humanities Councils (NHC) webinar: Grant Writing 101 for Humanities Faculty. We will discuss useful information gleaned from the webinar.

Next class: Thursday, September 11

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.

Next class: Tuesday, September 16

Securing research funding is a critical yet complex process, and artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the way scholars navigate grant writing. This panel brings together the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), Information Technology Services (ITS), App State's AI Enablement Team, and University Libraries, to explore how AI can enhance proposal development and improve funding success rates. Join us for a panel discussion on AI-driven tools, ethical considerations, and best practices for integrating AI into the grant writing process. This session offers valuable insights into harnessing AI’s capabilities to support research advancement at App State.

Panelists: Brooke Gowl, Research Development Specialist - Proposal Development and Competitive Intelligence, Office of Research and Innovation Michael Vaughn, Academic Technologist, Information Technology Services Michael Friese, AI and Data Governance Business, Information Technology Services Stephanie Bennett, Library Collection Management, University Libraries

Next class: Wednesday, September 10

🎥 This session will be recorded.

Join us for a virtual, 40-minute workshop designed specifically for faculty at App State University. In this session we'll explore Microsoft Copilot, a secure AI chatbot powered by the same technology as ChatGPT.

You’ll learn about the benefits and challenges of integrating Copilot into your teaching and learning practices. This workshop also includes a live demonstration and walkthrough of Copilot, showcasing practical ways you can use it for teaching and learning tasks. Whether you’re new to AI tools, or looking to enhance your current workflows, this workshop will provide valuable insights and hands-on experience to help you make the most of this innovative technology.

Everyone who registers will receive the following, even if you can't attend live:

➡️ A link to the session recording ➡️ A collection of over 40 prompts to use ➡️ Resources for using Copilot for teaching and learning tasks ➡️ Resources to help craft an AI syllabus statement ➡️ Resources to engage students in conversation about how to appropriately use AI

Next class: Friday, September 5

ℹ️ This session WILL be recorded.

Join us for a focused 30-minute virtual workshop designed to help you leverage the unique capabilities of Google Gemini at App State University! While App State provides access to several AI tools, this session will specifically cover the features that set Gemini apart from platforms like Microsoft Copilot.

During this workshop, we'll explore Gemini's Deep Research feature, demonstrating how it can enhance the ways you engage with research articles and materials. For example: Creating clear overviews of takeaways and themes from articles, generating infographics, creating interactive quizzes, and producing podcast-style audio overviews from your uploaded research articles.

We'll demonstrate how to use Gemini's Canvas feature to collaboratively write and revise documents with AI. We'll also cover how to connect Gemini to your G Suite to ask it questions about documents in Google Drive, email in your inbox, and events on your calendar.

This workshop will be delivered via Zoom and will be recorded. We encourage everyone to register, even if you can't attend live, as all registrants will receive a link to the recording for convenient on-demand viewing.

Next class: Wednesday, September 3

Join us for AI Week, five days of workshops and conversations surrounding AI and its emerging influence in higher education. This week's sessions include deeper dives into platforms like Google Gemini and NotebookLM, as well as conversations about:

• AI's role in the writing process • Strategies for incorporating AI into course assessments • AI use and its impacts on academic integrity • How some faculty and students are using AI to support their academic work

🎥 All sessions will be held virtually, will be recorded, and everyone who registers will receive the links to each recording.

‼️ Each session is unique. Register for each session you'd like to attend, or receive the recording for. ‼️

Next class: Monday, September 8

Join us for a 40-minute webinar where we’ll explore how Google’s NotebookLM can support your research and note-taking processes.

🎥 This session will be recorded.

NotebookLM is an AI-powered tool designed to help you synthesize information from multiple, diverse sources, including PDFs, Google Docs, YouTube videos (if captioned), and web pages. It serves as a virtual research assistant, capable of summarizing content, explaining complex ideas, and generating new insights based on your selected materials. You can even share your assistant with students, allowing them to ask questions about the resources you've chosen to share.

In this session, we’ll cover: ➡️ Introduction to NotebookLM: Understand the core features and benefits of using this AI-driven platform for research and note-taking. ➡️ Uploading and Managing Sources: Learn how to import documents, web links, and other materials into NotebookLM to create a personalized AI assistant tailored to your research needs. ➡️ Interactive Q&A with Your Documents: Discover how to ask specific questions about your uploaded content and receive detailed, citation-backed responses. ➡️ Generating Study Guides and Summaries: Explore the capabilities of NotebookLM in creating concise summaries, FAQs, timelines, and more to enhance your understanding of complex topics. ➡️ Utilizing Audio Overviews: Experience the innovative feature that transforms your documents into engaging, podcast-style audio discussions, making information more accessible and easier to digest. 

This webinar is ideal for faculty members seeking to leverage AI technology to streamline their research workflows and enhance their academic productivity.

By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to effectively integrate NotebookLM into your research practices, making information synthesis more efficient and insightful.

❗️NOTE: NotebookLM does not currently support raw data analysis.

Next class: Thursday, September 4

Join us for this workshop dedicated to helping faculty align their assessments and learning activities with course learning objectives. Through this informational and interactive session, participants will learn strategies to ensure that every aspect of their course supports and reinforces their learning goals. By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with the tools and techniques to transform their teaching approach and enhance student outcomes through intentional course alignment.

Next class: Wednesday, September 3

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.

Next class: Thursday, September 18

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.

Next class: Thursday, September 18

Maximize the potential of the Assignment activity in AsULearn to create engaging, efficient, and impactful assessments for your students. This 40-minute webinar will walk you through the entire process—from setting up an assignment to evaluating student work and providing meaningful feedback.

During this session, you’ll learn how to: ➡️ Create Effective Assignments: Customize assignment settings to match your course objectives, including submission types, deadlines, and grade categories. ➡️ Streamline Submission Management: Use AsULearn tools to handle individual and group submissions, set up late submission policies, and manage file types. ➡️ Grade with Ease: Explore the grading interface, including rubrics, grading guides, and the quick grading feature to efficiently assess student work. ➡️ Provide Feedback That Matters: Leverage annotation tools, audio/video feedback, and private comments to enhance student learning. ➡️ Monitor Student Progress: Use built-in analytics to track assignment submissions and identify students needing additional support.

This webinar is ideal for faculty members seeking to make the most of AsULearn’s Assignment activity. Whether you’re new to AsULearn or looking to refine your existing assignments, this session will provide actionable insights and tips for enhancing your teaching and assessment practices.

Join us to discover how AsULearn Assignments can simplify your workflow while supporting student success!

Next class: Monday, September 15

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.

Next class: Wednesday, September 17

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
Next class: Wednesday, September 3

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!

Next class: Friday, September 26

Building Sponsored Project Budgets

Office of Research and Innovation Type of course Research and Sponsored Programs


Does the thought of building a sponsored project budget fill you with dread? Are you worried you will forget an important item? Not sure what you can or can’t ask the sponsor to cover? This 1.5-hour workshop covers budget development basics. Topics include policies that guide budget development and general budget terms applicable to a variety of federal, non-profit, and private sponsors (note: the workshop does not cover specific program budgets such as NIH modular budgets). This workshop also addresses individual workshop participants' questions about budget planning for specific projects.

Next class: Friday, September 12

Campus Ambassador Tour - Campus Connection

Human Resources Type of course Campus Connections


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!

Led by Appalachian Student Ambassadors, a select group of student leaders, who give personalized tours of Appalachian's campus to VIP alum, prospective students, and staff. Please join us for this event to hear from passionate students about what they love most about App State.

Please contact Dalton Akos at akosde@appstate.edu if you have any accessibility concerns and we will be happy to accommodate.

Next class: Monday, September 15

Campus Dining - Campus Connection

Human Resources Type of course Campus Connections


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.

Next class: Wednesday, September 17

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.

Next class: Thursday, September 18

Conflict Intelligence

Human Resources Type of course Interpersonal Skills


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.

Next class: Tuesday, September 16

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!

Next class: Tuesday, September 23

Creating a Funding Strategy for Grant Seeking

Office of Research and Innovation Type of course Office of Research & Innovation


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.

Next class: Wednesday, September 24

Curriculog - Proposal Approver Role

Academic Policies and Procedures Type of course Proposals and Information


This workshop is for chairs of the following: departments, college curriculum committees, college councils, Professional Education Council, Provost Council, Departmental Honors Program Council, and AP&P committees. You will see how using the Curriculog agenda feature can help with your meetings and approve proposals.

Next class: Friday, September 5

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

Next class: Friday, September 5

Curriculog - Proposal Reviewer Role

Academic Policies and Procedures Type of course Proposals and Information


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

Next class: Thursday, September 4

Curriculog AP&P Proposal Lab Hours

Academic Policies and Procedures Type of course Proposals and Information


Drop in and bring your AP&P proposals and questions to lab hours and let the Curriculog Support Team help you. (If you have graduate program proposals, please contact Anna Basnight to set up an appointment.)

Next class: Thursday, September 4

Curriculog Demonstration

Academic Policies and Procedures Type of course Proposals and Information


Come check out Curriculog and how it will be used in the AP&P Process! This workshop is for anyone that has a role in curriculum changes, may want to see curriculum changes as they go through the process, or just view proposals.

Next class: Thursday, September 4

Description: Attention all Faculty and Staff! Are you interested in contributing to App State’s mission to create an environment free of discrimination and harassment? If so, you are invited to join Equal Opportunity for an essential session. To discuss employees' obligations for mandatory reporting. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to accurately receive and report incidents of prohibited conduct and receive resources.

Next class: Thursday, September 11

This workshop is for faculty that are interested in exploring a Flipped Classroom approach for their courses. The Flipped Classroom, generally speaking, is where students consume content (usually through videos, articles, or infographics) before class sessions, which opens up class time for projects, individualized feedback sessions, and other collaborative work. Research shows that the Flipped Classroom approach can lead to more student engagement, increased student interactions, and better learning outcomes. Come see if Flipping your Course is right for you!

Next class: Monday, September 8

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

Next class: Wednesday, September 24

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.

Next class: Monday, September 22

Health Promotion - Campus Connection

Human Resources Type of course Campus Connections


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).

Next class: Friday, September 12

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.

Next class: Thursday, September 25

Once you’ve designed your research study, the next step is to set up your survey and database in a way that will allow you to answer the questions you’ve asked. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basic principles of database management for quantitative data, with an emphasis on creating surveys and files that can be easily understood by team members and, if desired, the public. In general, we will focus on concepts and skills that translate across software platforms, but will include screenshots from commonly used platforms, like Qualtrics, Excel, SPSS, or R.

Appropriate for faculty researchers seeking a refresher in the foundation of research design, graduate students, or staff beginners

Next class: Wednesday, September 3

Leon Levine Hall - Campus Connection

Human Resources Type of course Campus Connections


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.

Next class: Monday, September 22

Making Meetings Work

Human Resources Type of course HR Employee Development


Have you ever thought, "This meeting could have been an email.." Make meetings work for you, your team or your audience by learning simple and useful skills.

Next class: Tuesday, September 9

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.

Next class: Wednesday, September 17

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.

Next class: Wednesday, September 24

Monthly T-Card Training

The Controller's Office Type of course T-Card Training


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

Next class: Thursday, September 11

Embark on a comprehensive journey through the lifecycle of a sponsored project with Sponsored Programs (SP), a department of the Office of Research and Innovation. This workshop offers a panoramic view, spanning from the inception of a grant idea to its post-award management, encompassing a 30,000-foot perspective of the entire life of a grant, contract or other funded agreement. This workshop will introduce University requirements for the review, submission, and management of externally sponsored grants, contracts and other agreements. The session covers topics for both new and seasoned faculty members.

Next class: Monday, September 15

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.

Next class: Wednesday, September 10

This 30-minute virtual workshop introduces you to the new Grackle Workspace accessibility checker for Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets. The new Grackle Workspace Chrome extension makes it easy to check and fix Google accessibility issues. It takes the guesswork out of creating accessible Google documents. By the end of the workshop, participants will know how to activate and use Grackle Workspace in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets.

➡️ Hands-on portion - Stay after the initial information session for a hands-on portion where you will have an opportunity to practice using Grackle to check the accessibility of your Google files.

Next class: Tuesday, September 9

App State is a nationally recognized leader in global engagement. The Office of International Programs (OIP) oversees the university's global engagement activities. Join us in this engaging workshop to learn more about the work of OIP and how you, as an employee, can get involved globally.

Next class: Friday, September 26

ORI Research Refresh: 30-Minute Insights

Office of Research and Innovation Type of course Office of Research & Innovation


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.

Next class: Tuesday, September 9

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.

Next class: Tuesday, September 16

Excellence in teaching is one of App State’s core values. Requirements of annual review, reappointment, promotion, and tenure include peer observations as one measure of effective teaching practices. Additionally, peer observation is frequently used in a formative setting aimed at professional growth. Peer observation can have numerous benefits, for both the observer and observee; however, inaccurate, inequitable, and unhelpful reports often result when peer observers are inadequately prepared for the task (Tugman et al, 2025). This AppLC aims to address these circumstances.

Tugman, B., Stephens, L. E., Olsen, T., & Bundrick, A. E. (2025). Creating effective peer observation faculty training through a community of practice. To Improve the Academy: A Journal of Educational Development, 44(1) 53-70.

Next class: Tuesday, September 9

Safety Stewards: Clery Safety Act & CSA Training

Office of Access & Opportunity - Equal Opportunity Type of course Safety Stewards Clery Safety Act & CSA Training


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.

Next class: Tuesday, September 23

Scala Digital Signage: CMS Administration for screen managers

University Communications Type of course Scala (Digital Signage) User Training


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.

Next class: Friday, September 5

Scala Digital Signage: Media Design for content creators

University Communications Type of course Scala (Digital Signage) User Training


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.

Next class: Thursday, September 18

Sponsored Project Budgets: New Template

Office of Research and Innovation Type of course Research and Sponsored Programs


Introducing Sponsored Programs’ new budget template for all new grants, contracts, and sponsored agreements! This workshop will explain how to use this new Excel template to develop a basic budget. This single template replaces multiple former templates and is designed for use with all sponsors. Participants will learn how to navigate this customizable template to meet different sponsor guidelines. Please join us to learn about this simplified and more user-friendly budget planner!

Next class: Tuesday, September 9

Student Referral Workshop

Office of Student Success Type of course Student Referral Workshop


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.

Next class: Friday, September 5

Think Series - AI

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success Type of course Teaching & Learning with Technology


This hands-on series explores how generative AI can enhance teaching, research, and business practice, opening new entrepreneurial opportunities and cross-disciplinary problem-solving. We have an active schedule and several guest speakers lined up

Next class: Wednesday, September 10

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!

Next class: Monday, September 15

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

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 enter and approve events so that they populate onto the Localist calendar correctly.

Some topics will include:

Where to find Help Documentation Reviewing the new Event Form Questions in 25Live Image Requirements and the Canva Template Using Registration in Localist Creating a Conference in Localist Using Speakers in Localist and more!

Next class: Monday, September 8

UREC - Campus Connection

Human Resources Type of course Campus Connections


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).

Next class: Thursday, September 4