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Join Academic Technologies for this online lunch-and-learn workshop that focuses on PDF accessibility. The workshop will teach you about the built-in accessibility checker in Adobe Acrobat Pro. You will learn how to use the tool to check for and fix accessibility issues in your PDF documents.

AI has the potential to streamline many aspects of academic work, from content creation to administrative tasks. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how Microsoft Copilot and Google’s NotebookLM can support faculty and staff in managing their courses more efficiently within AsULearn. Learn how to use AI to automate tedious processes, such as converting written test questions into GIFT or AIKEN format for seamless quiz imports, summarizing course materials, generating discussion prompts, and more. This session will include live demonstrations and practical use cases, equipping you with the knowledge to integrate AI into your daily workflows while maintaining accuracy and academic integrity.

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.

Discover quick and effective ways to streamline your teaching in AsULearn! In this workshop, we'll explore essential tips and tools to help you make the most of AsULearn’s standard tools. Learn how to stay connected with your learners more efficiently and simplify course management. Whether you're looking to save time or enhance communication, these hacks will make teaching with AsULearn easier than ever.

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.

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!

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.

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 3-day workshop. Coffee and lunch will be provided. Participants must attend all three sessions for attendance and to receive a certificate of completion.

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.

Before entering into a relationship with another entity or even preparing a budget under a sponsored project in which another party will provide goods, services, or substantive programmatic work, the nature of the legal relationship must be determined. This is a significant decision because it determines the allocation of responsibilities and influences the appropriate application of indirect costs (IDC), sometimes referred to as F&A costs. This workshop will delve into examples, and checklists for how to identify an entity as a subaward, when working with other Co-PI's, hiring a subcontractor (a vendor,) or when working with a consultant. Please register today for this 1-hour workshop to learn how these entities can relate to your budget and how this information can assist you with successful project management after award!

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.

In this interactive session we’ll demystify the secrets to recording high-quality, engaging videos and screencasts from your home or office. You’ll learn how to:

• Prepare your recording space by creating a professional backdrop, and minimizing distractions. • Dramatically improve your audio and video quality with simple tips and techniques that can be implemented on any budget. • Use a technical script template to keep your content focused and impactful. • Gracefully recover from mistakes during recording, turning potential pitfalls into seamless transitions. • Effectively highlight on-screen elements, making complex information accessible and engaging for all learners. • Polish and publish your recordings with ease, integrating them into your courses for maximum learning impact.

Whether you’re new to video creation, or just looking to refine your existing skill set, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to elevate the impact of your videos.

🚨THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED.🚨

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

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.

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.

Come learn some basics for making accessible PDF tables that can be understood by screen readers.

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.

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!

Procure to Pay Basics from contract and requisition creation to final payment and receiving of goods and services.

Optimize your professional wellbeing through implementing professional boundaries so that you as an employee feel respected, valued and satisfied.

Are you looking for innovative ways to engage your students and make learning more meaningful? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the transformative potential of project based learning (PBL) in higher education. Together, we’ll uncover the core tenets of PBL, discuss its benefits and challenges, and brainstorm strategies for integrating it into your courses.

Whether you’re new to PBL or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable steps to create learning experiences that empower students to solve complex problems, collaborate effectively, and connect classroom content to the world around them.

Come prepared to reflect, share, and leave with fresh ideas to invigorate your teaching practice.

Oral exams have a long history as an assessment of learning, but are not used often in undergraduate education currently. However, oral exams provide an opportunity for students to develop critical thinking skills and dive deeper into their understanding of material through conversation. This workshop is designed for faculty members interested in incorporating oral exams into their courses. Drawing on recent research and practical experiences, this workshop will provide an overview of the challenges and benefits of oral exams, along with strategies for implementation.

This workshop is designed to help you understand common roadblocks to effective communication. We will explore contributing factors and actionable strategies to help you improve overall communication effectiveness.

The Hurricane Helene Roll-Call Research Feature Session spotlights the collaborative work of Adam Hege, PhD (Public Health), Maggie Sugg, PhD (Geography and Planning), and Jennifer Tyson, MPH (Public Health). Their work addresses the health impacts of Helene on local, vulnerable populations.

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.

App State faculty members are invited to be a part of the spring cohort of service-learning faculty fellows. Participation in the cohort means attending workshops for two days followed by a syllabus-development luncheon. We'll spend the time focused on discussing the foundations of civic engagement, syllabus design, service-learning course objectives, appropriate reflections/writing assignments for service-learning classes, nuts-and-bolts of community involvement and the role of civic engagement in tenure and promotion. Participants receive a small stipend for attending all sessions. Additional support is available for fellows who present on civic engagement or their experience utilizing service-learning at a conference. Space is limited.

The spring cohort meets Tuesday, February 25th and Thursday, February 27th from 8:30AM-3:00PM with a syllabus luncheon from noon-1:00 on Tuesday, March 25th

Mandatory T-Card 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.

Learn about the PDF tags tree, an essential part of digital accessibility. Gain knowledge in properly formatting PDFs to they can logically be understood by a screen reader.

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).

The Office of Access & Equity: Disability Resources (ODR) houses a Test Proctoring facility. This allows students the ability to take an exam, scheduled in one of their classes in the ODR office. We provide an individualized testing environment and work to facilitate communication between students and faculty. Please come learn how to utilize this resource within ODS and how this would pertain to you.

February Session: In this session, participants will have an opportunity to begin identifying (or revisiting) their core values and examine how those values influence and shape their teaching, research, leadership, and service. If you are working on your annual review or other reviews of your professional portfolio, this session may help you shape the narratives of your academic portfolio.

March Session: In this session, participants will read/view excerpts from teaching philosophy statements, syllabi, assignment guidelines, graded assignments, and LMS sites to analyze how those academic pieces reflect the values of their faculty writers/creators. Then, participants will have opportunities to bring/share/analyze their own teaching evidence to see how those reflect their values.

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.