A. Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment with ACUE

(Spring 2024 and Fall 2024)

• Spring 2024 meetings online:
  • Fri. Feb. 16, 2024, 3-5 p.m. synchronous orientation
  • Feb. 19 – April 21, 2024, asynchronous work in ACUE online Canvas modules
• Fall 2024 meetings online:
  • Planning and preparing your video for the "Observe and Analyze" meeting Wed. July 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. OR Mon. Sept. 9, 2024, from 12-1:30 p.m. OR Tues. Sept 10, 2024, from 3-4:30 p.m. (please attend one).
  • One small group "Observe and Analyze" meeting (2 hrs.): exact date for your session TBD by your small group and facilitator.
  • Portfolio making and Survey delivery meeting: Mon. Nov. 11, 2024, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. OR Tues. Nov. 12, 2024, from 3-4:30 p.m. (please attend one).
• Culminating event:
  • Friday Dec.6, 2024 from 3-4:30 p.m.

An ideal FLC if you are wondering how to make your curricular materials, learning activities, and interactions with students more inclusive. Faculty will begin by participating in the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Micro-credential course "Creating an Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment". The second semester will include small group peer observation and discussion sessions on the implementation of ACUE strategies to support students and intentionally create inclusion. A taxable $1000 will be awarded upon completion.

Facilitators: William Reliford, Matthew Krauel, Mercedes Valadez, Michelle Dang.

B. Generative AI: Teaching and Learning with AI

(Spring 2024 and Fall 2024)

• Spring 2024 meetings online
  • Friday Feb. 16, 2024, 3:00-5:00 p.m.; synchronous orientation session
  • Feb. 19 - April 21, 2024, asynchronous work in ACUE and Sac State Canvas modules
• Fall 2024 meetings Online synchronous ZOOM sessions:
  • Planning and preparing your video for the "Observe and Analyze" meeting Wed. July 24, 2024, from 9a.m. - 10:30 a.m. OR Mon. Sept. 9 from 12-1:30p.m. OR Tues. September 10, 2024, from 3-4:30 p.m. (please attend one).
  • One small group "Observe and Analyze" meeting (2 hrs.) exact date for your session TBD by your small group and facilitator.
  • Portfolio making and Survey delivery meeting: Mon. Nov. 11, 2024, from 12 - 1:30p.m. OR Tues. Nov. 12, 2024, from 3-4:30 p.m. (please attend one).
• Culminating event:
  • Friday Dec.6, 2024 from 3-4:30 p.m.

You will begin by participating in ACUE's series of four quick (1 hour) courses on Generative AI in education where you will learn how to write effective AI prompts, leverage AI to create course resources, teach with AI-inclusive and AI-resistant learning experiences, and empower students to use AI responsibly. The second semester will include small group peer observation and discussion sessions focused on your implementation of the ACUE AI strategies. A taxable $1000 will be awarded upon completion.

Facilitators: Michelle Dang, Praveen Meduri, Jas Pannu, Kristina Victor

C.Designing Learner-Centered Equitable Courses Focus on Workplace Skills

(Summer 2024 and Fall 2024)

• Summer 2024 meetings online
  • Monday, June 3, 2024, 3:00-5:00 p.m. synchronous orientation session
  • June – July 2024, synchronous and asynchronous work in ACUE and Sac State Canvas course modules, exact dates TBD
• Fall 2024 meetings Online synchronous ZOOM sessions:
  • Planning and preparing your video for the "Observe and Analyze" meeting Wed. July 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. OR Mon. Sept. 9, 2024, from 12-1:30 p.m. OR Tues. September 10, 2024, from 3-4:30 p.m. (please attend one).
  • One small group "Observe and Analyze" meeting (2 hrs.) exact date for your session TBD by your small group and facilitator.
  • Portfolio making and Survey delivery meeting: Mon. Nov. 11, 2024, from 12 - 1:30 p.m. OR Tues. Nov. 12, 2024, from 3-4 p.m. (please attend one).
• Culminating event:
  • Friday Dec. 6, 2024, from 3-4:30 p.m.

This FLC is a hands-on practical guide for designing new or updating existing courses to align with workplace skills. You will begin by participating in the ACUE Microcredential course " Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses" where you will write effective learning outcomes, design aligned assessments and assignments, align learning activities with learning outcomes to include workplace skills, develop equitable grading practices, and prepare an inclusive syllabus. The second semester will include small group peer observation and discussion sessions on the implementation of the ACUE strategies you selected. A taxable $1000 will be awarded upon completion.

Facilitators:  Melissa Repa, Michelle Okada, Lynn Tashiro, Sayonita Gosh Hajra, Aaminah Norris

D. Wellness in the Classroom mini-FLC

(SPRING 2024 ONLY)

• Spring 2024 Meetings:
  • Opening Session (in-person, location TBD) Friday, March 1, 2024, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
  • Closing Session (Zoom, link TBD) Friday, May 3, 2024, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
• Culminating Event:
  • May 10, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m. All other work is Asynchronous.

The goal of this mini-FLC is to build faculty knowledge and skills to purposefully create conditions for wellbeing in their teaching practices and course structure. This self-paced, one-semester mini-FLC introduces these concepts; faculty will learn about the connections between wellness and positive student outcomes, test new strategies to support student wellbeing and learning, and select among several other wellness pedagogy topics to explore. A taxable $500 will be awarded upon completion.

Facilitators: Reva Wittenberg, Sayonita Ghosh Hajra, Jennifer Park

E. Redesigning Your Course for QM Certification II

Alignment & Engagement (Spring 2024 ONLY)

• Spring 2024 meetings: online via Zoom
  • Orientation Session 1- Feb. 16, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.
  • Drop-in Hours Feb. 23, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Drop-in hours March 6, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
  • Drop-in hours March 29, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Drop-in hours April 17, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
• Culminating Event: 
  • May 10, 2024, 3:00-4:30 p.m. 

This FLC is geared for faculty with experience in online teaching and Quality Matters (QM) best practices, but any faculty interested in redesigning their courses based on QM standards can apply. Part II of the FLC will focus on standards related to measurable objectives and alignment of course content. Faculty will learn about different ways to assess students to ensure they meet course objectives. Faculty will also learn about ways to engage and interact with students in their course. A taxable $500 will be awarded upon completion.

Facilitators: Tara Sharpp, Michelle Dang

F. Culturally Responsive Teaching at Hispanic Serving Institutions

With ESCALA (Summer 2024 and Fall 2024)

• Summer 2024 Meeting: (Online - both synchronous and asynchronous)
  • Orientation TBD, First week in June.
  • Other dates TBD
• Fall 2024 Meetings:
  • 5 Sessions TBD
• Culminating Event:
  • Dec 6, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.

This FLC is open to all departments, with a focus on creating a space for STEM faculty to explore research-based methods to increase Latino/a/x student engagement while promoting students' culture and identity. Through ESCALA, scaffolded activities and reflective questions are provided to help faculty conduct equity exercises to analyze and improve their own course material. Practical guidance on writing a culturally responsive syllabus and designing assessments that connect coursework to student’s lived experience and/or future workplace skills. A taxable $1000.00 will be awarded upon completion.

Facilitator: Lynn Tashiro

G. Affordable Learning Solutions and Open Educational Resources

(Spring 2024 and Fall 2024)

• Spring 2024 Meetings:
  • Sessions beginning in March - Exact Dates TBD
• Fall 2024 Meetings:
  • Dates TBD
• Culminating Event:
  • Dec 6, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.

The Affordable Learning Solutions & Open Educational Resources faculty learning community will support faculty members who are committed to reducing the cost of instructional materials to students with the goal of improving access, learning, and student success.  Faculty will learn about various options for adopting, remixing, and creating open educational materials.

Facilitator: Andrea Terry, Will Reliford

H. Centering Black Women Educators Fellowship

(Spring 2024 ONLY)

• Spring 2024 online meetings:
  • 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024. (Online: Synchronous sessions and asynchronous work) Time 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Black Gaze Symposium:
  • June 19, 2024
• Culminating Event:
  • May 10, 2024, 3-4:30 p.m.

We are hoping to research and learn about Black women STEM educators' history and contributions to American education.  We ask that you examine theoretical concepts like Black Gaze Theory and Black Feminist Matriarchy.  We will consider what it means to be a Black woman STEM teacher through examinations of teacher lineages and integrating findings from group biographical research, interviews, readings, and discussions into a multimedia presentation; and to present these ideas at the Black Gaze Symposium a virtual conference to be held in celebration of Juneteenth 2024. A taxable $1000 stipend paid as additional employment will be awarded upon completion.

Facilitators: Aaminah Norris, Asia Zomba, Eghosa Hamilton, Dale Allender