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This session will provide a review of 10 common roadblocks that can impact supervisor success. Attendees will gain knowledge on how to avoid these pitfalls, tools to be successful, and how HR can support leaders in difficult situations.

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 and includes hands-on instruction and demonstrations.

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.

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

Come learn about Brickfield+, an automated accessibility checker integrated in AsULearn, a great starting place to make your digital courses more accessible.

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.

The end of the semester is upon us, and it’s time to close it out successfully! How can you do this? Join this workshop to discover practical strategies for supporting students as they navigate the final weeks of the academic term, ensuring they end on a positive note. Explore methods for connecting course learning objectives to future work and real-world applications, empowering students to see the relevance of their education beyond the classroom. Learn how to utilize tools like Voicethread, Moodle Discussion boards, and Google Forms to enhance student engagement, facilitate discussions, and gather valuable feedback for continuous improvement. By the end of the workshop, you'll be equipped with actionable insights and tools to enhance your teaching practices and help your students thrive.

Join Academic Technologies for an online lunch-and-learn workshop on Poll Everywhere accessibility. You will learn which Poll Everywhere activity types are accessible and how to create accessible polls for all students.

This workshop is a three-part series that combines the insights of neuroscience with foundational elements of design to elevate your slides and presentations. In the first two sessions you’ll learn to leverage what the brain does best to develop compelling presentations that captivate and communicate effectively (while avoiding situations where the brain struggles). We'll then explore research-backed practices that enhance your audience’s comprehension and retention of your content.

Building on this in our third session, we’ll dive into the foundational elements of graphic design, demonstrating their impact across various digital media—from slides and handouts to full courses and web pages. This workshop will equip you with the tools to create visually appealing and cognitively effective presentations, ensuring your digital materials stand out and deliver.

➡️ Each 40-minute workshop will be held virtually in Zoom, and will be recorded.

➡️ Everyone who registers will receive a link to the recording, even if they can't attend live.

➡️ Students are welcome to join.

Interested in submitting a proposal to lead a faculty-led education abroad program? The Office of International Programs will explain the proposal process and answer any questions you may have.

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.

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

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).

High-Impact Practices (HIPs) are evidence-based strategies—like service learning and collaborative projects—that promote deep learning and meaningful student engagement (Kuh, 2008, Kuh & O’Donnell, 2013). In this workshop we’ll explore these eleven practices, share real-world examples, and highlight campus resources that support them. We’ll discuss ways to successfully implement HIPs into your teaching and what you can do to ensure that your students have a positive experience. We hope you leave with at least one high-impact practice you might be interested in trying!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For supervisors who manage SHRA and EPS-Non Faculty positions, This training will help bridge knowledge gaps from a philosophical and a technical standpoint regarding the Supervisor Appraisal process.

This hands-on workshop will provide you with the step by step process for completing an employee self-appraisal. We will also provide tips and strategies for setting goals and giving performance-related feedback. If available, please bring your laptop!

This workshop is designed to equip Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to comply with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery 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 session will highlight WNC Research for Recovery & Resilience (WNC R3) initiative led by Dr. Christine Hendren, Vice Provost for Research and Innovation. The WNC R3 initiative will facilitate a multi-stakeholder regional planning effort to address the needs of the WNC region in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and the outcomes of the planning effort will include research- and creativity-based projects that connect researchers with community partners to address key social and infrastructure needs.

Supporting COllaborative Research across the Enterprise (SCORE) is a collective initiative between the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI), the Research Institute for the Environment, Energy, and Economics (RIEEE), and the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness (AppWell). Its purpose is to highlight and support collaborative research happening at App State.

SCORE’s mission is to empower and celebrate collaborative research efforts of Appalachian State’s faculty and staff through research talks, agency information sessions, and support service highlights. SCORE aims to foster successful research and creative collaborations by providing services and frameworks to navigate administrative processes, build connections, and execute successful projects.

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

Mandatory Training for All T-Card Users

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 Department of Theatre and Dance is one of seven departments housed in Appalachian's College of Fine and Applied Arts. Its mission is to facilitate transformative experiences for students and the public, which cultivate compassionate, creative, and collaborative communities through theatre and dance. The department also offers coursework for integrated learning through the arts to the general university student population. Its dynamic co-curricular production program provides exemplary theatre and dance experiences to departmental students, the university community, and the region.

Your Campus Connection event takes place in the venerable Valborg Theatre, home to Theatre and Dance productions and campus events since 1994. After an info session and overview of various T&D programs, includes a backstage tour of the Chapell Wilson Hall which opened in 1938 as Appalachian High School before becoming part of the university in 1965. The building was constructed through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), an ambitious employment and infrastructure program created by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1935, during the bleakest days of the Great Depression and was, among many other things, the first home of our campus radio station, WASU.

In this workshop, deepen your understanding of digital accessibility and compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the common standard for digital accessibility. This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to WCAG, highlighting its importance in creating inclusive digital environments for users with a variety of disabilities. We will learn about the four primary principles of WCAG (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust) and how they apply to web content. We will also explore the specific success criteria within WCAG and how they impact web accessibility as well as practical strategies and tools to assist faculty in implementing WCAG guidelines into their AsULearn courses.

Session Goals: Explore definitions of disability, ableism, identity, accessibility, and inclusion Explain primary models of disability & ableism Move us beyond compliance and toward inclusivity Offer strategies for creating accessible, inclusive, and disability-affirming spaces

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.

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.

🎉 AsULearn will be upgraded in Mid-May 🎉

✅ YES, this session WILL be recorded. We'll send the link to the recording to everyone who registers, so sign up even if you think you can't make it!

➡️ Who should attend? Whether you're a seasoned AsULearn user, or new to the platform, this faculty-focused webinar will catch you up on all the great new improvements you gained this summer.

➡️ What's happening? This summer's upgrade to AsULearn brings over 55 exciting new features and improvements to your courses. In this 40-minute webinar we'll demo many of these features and improvements, from streamlined course layout tools and an easier-to-use Assignment interface, to long-requested features like course subsections and allocated grading in the Quiz activity. We'll also preview the new AI subsystem Academic Technologies is currently testing and evaluating. This session will provide you with the resources and knowledge to get even more out of AsULearn this fall.

➡️ In this webinar, you will: • Discover the Latest Features: Get an sneak preview of the new functionalities designed to enrich your teaching and learning experience. • Find More Resources: We'll let you know where to find more self-paced, media-rich resources to learn about all the new features. • Engage with Experts: Have your questions answered by our knowledgeable team, ready to help you smoothly navigate these changes.

👇 Hey! Click the "More information" link down here to self-enroll in our "What's New in the AsULearn - Summer 2025" resource course.

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.

This workshop looks at creating and submitting Contract Requests and the Contract creation process. The workshop is a hands-on workshop designed for administrative staff.