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Join us for the “Academic Technologies Learning Lab” on Monday, August 11th, 2025, a comprehensive professional development day packed with seven interactive sessions designed to enhance your teaching with technology. Learn about the latest updates in AsULearn, discover best practices for starting the semester successfully, catch up on the latest improvements to AsULearn, and learn about the AI-powered tools now available to support your work.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your skills and connect with colleagues. Register today to take your teaching to the next level!

Next class: Monday, August 11

Join Academic Technologies for a short workshop focused on AsULearn accessibility. This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and technical skills needed to create accessible AsULearn courses. You will learn about basic features that make online courses accessible and how to check and improve the accessibility of existing courses.

Next class: Monday, August 4

Basic Scala CMS Administration

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: Wednesday, July 30

Join us for a brief introduction to Carolina Captioning’s Live Captioning program (CART). In this 30-minute session, you will learn what CART in-class captioning is and how it can be utilized for students who receive this accommodation from the Office of Disability Resources. This workshop is open to all faculty and staff, not just those faculty currently using CART. We encourage anyone interested in learning more about CART to attend.

Next class: Tuesday, August 5

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, July 24

Teaching multiple sections of the same course? Don't want to have to post course materials multiple times in multiple AsULearn course sites? Done this before, but heard about our new 'Metagroup Sync' tool and want to use it? Attend this webinar and learn to use the "course meta link" to combine enrollments from multiple sections or courses into ONE AsULearn course site, while still being about to sort your grade book by section, and send announcements to separate sections if needed, and use group overrides to control release times of the same activities based on section (group). Typically, we take a volunteer and completely walk through the setup, and all can follow along and do their own setup as we go. Hopefully, everyone is all set by the end!

This professional development session will be conducted entirely in a Zoom meeting. Thanks!

Next class: Monday, August 4

Core Training for Supervisors

Human Resources Type of course HR Supervisor Development


Effective leadership begins with a CORE understanding of the policies and practices that drive organizational success. This two-day leadership development training is designed to equip managers with essential knowledge in key compliance and policy areas, including Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Payroll, Time and Leave, Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Access & Opportunity. By attending both days, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the frameworks and responsibilities that support ethical, legal, and effective management practices. Full attendance is required to ensure a complete and cohesive learning experience.

Next class: Tuesday, July 29

This workshop will serve as an introduction to developing a research agenda for both new and seasoned faculty members. During this session, we will define "the research agenda" and discuss why it is important and various ways to establish and implement it successfully. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:1.) Articulate why having a research career plan can be beneficial for developing your career as a faculty member; 2.) Describe what models and strategies can be used to develop a new research agenda; and 3.) Identify components of a research career plan that fit who you are and what you want to do.

Next class: Thursday, August 14

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

Next class: Monday, August 4

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

Next class: Thursday, August 7

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: Friday, August 1

Join the Office of Research and Innovation, the Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies, and the Office of Student Research on Monday, August 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in John E. Thomas Hall room 387, for a program to support faculty who are mentoring research students at Appalachian State University.

Join your colleagues to work through a curriculum that offers case studies and the opportunity for discussion around mentoring students in research. Upon completion, you will receive an Entering Mentoring certificate for your personnel file, documenting six hours of mentoring training. Light lunch will be provided.

Many funding agencies require training in research mentoring and we are offering the "Entering Mentoring” program curriculum provided through the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER) to supplement those requirements. The program will cover the following topics:

Introduction to Mentor Training Aligning Expectations Promoting Professional Development Maintaining Effective Communication Assessing Understanding Fostering Independence Cultivating Ethical Behavior Articulating Your Mentoring Philosophy and Plan

You must attend the entire six hours between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM in person on App State’s Boone campus to participate in this program.

The content of each session is designed to address the key concerns and challenges identified by research mentors. Each topic has learning objectives and participants will have the opportunity to engage in conversations, identify a mentoring network, and build knowledge and skills in each area.

Next class: Monday, August 11

In this interactive workshop, faculty will learn how to review and improve the accessibility of their courses. We will explore common accessibility issues and provides actionable insights for remediation. Participants will be introduced to practical resources for improving accessibility in their courses, covering key areas such as color contrast, link formatting, closed captioning, document structure, etc. Whether you are new to accessibility or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to create a more inclusive learning environment.

Next class: Monday, August 4

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, July 24

Intro to Scala: Media Design

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: Monday, July 21

Intro to the Employee Disciplinary Process

Human Resources Type of course HR Supervisor Development


The purpose of this session is to demonstrate how the roles played by the Employee Relations Consultant and you as a manager come together in a partnership throughout the disciplinary process.

Next class: Wednesday, July 23

McKinney Alumni Center - 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!

All App State alumni are automatically part of the Alumni Association! Come learn about the programs and support we provide for our nearly 145,000 alumni.

Next class: Thursday, August 14

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, July 30

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: Tuesday, August 5

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: Wednesday, July 23

In today’s hyperconnected world, technology has resulted in a conundrum for students in the classroom: it can be used for learning engagement but is also a source of distraction. In this workshop we’ll talk about why digital distraction contributes to fragmented attention and how we might be able to cultivate attention. Faculty will examine real-world scenarios, share experiences, and consider possible policies and activities to decrease digital distractions and cultivate attention. Participants will leave with practical tools to design distraction-aware learning environments that support academic success.

Next class: Monday, August 11

This workshop is designed to empower professionals with the tools, strategies, and frameworks needed to master time management, enhance productivity, and build sustainable organizational systems. Participants will learn to optimize their workflow, minimize inefficiencies, and create personalized systems for long-term success.

Next class: Monday, August 11

Ever feel like your students aren’t quite sure what you’re asking for—or why it matters? You’re not alone. This workshop is all about creating more transparency in your teaching—something that’s been shown to boost student success (Winkelmes et al., 2016). We’ll break down what transparency really means in the classroom and share simple, practical ways to apply it to your course design and assignments. Whether you’re looking for quick tips or just want to think out loud about your teaching style, this is a great space to explore transparent teaching.

Next class: Wednesday, August 13

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!

University Sustainability offers many wonderful programs and services to the campus community such as the Free Store, Food Pantry, Campus Gardens, and many sustainable energy initiatives. Join us for this event to learn How You Can Get Involved.

Next class: Tuesday, July 29

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: Tuesday, July 29

YoMart Shopping Training

Business Systems Type of course YoMart Training


The purpose of this workshop is to introduce users to Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Receipts, and Invoices in YoMart. The workshop is a hands-on workshop designed for administrative staff.

Next class: Wednesday, July 23