In this free webinar hosted by OneHE, Kevin Yee from the University of Central Florida will explore why every curriculum must sometimes lean into AI, but other times, practice informed refusal. We will focus on practical strategies such as how to craft AI-resilient assessments or methods of convincing students that AI shortcuts will endanger their future careers. A license is not necessary to register.

OneHE is an online, asynchronous professional development platform that provides practical teaching strategies and tips. Email facdev@csun.edu to learn how to get a free license. Available only to faculty teaching during the Spring 2026 semester.

Assistant Professor, Criminology and Justice Studies  

Dr. Nalya Rodriguez is a Maya Ch’orti’, system impacted, scholar and activist. Nalya organizes from this positionality in and outside of the university, advocating for an investment in youth development, education and enrichment programs. They have been involved in creating and supporting spaces for Central American students and formerly incarcerated students in universities and colleges across California. Their research focuses on race, policing, and media portrayals of violence in the US and Central America. They are currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies.

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Learn how to boost student engagement and learning in large classes by using active learning strategies.

Come and meet other assistant professors throughout the University!

Interested in writing accountability this spring? Join the Office of Faculty Programs and Initiatives on Mondays and Tuesdays this semester from noon to 1 p.m. For questions email Dr. Anne Choi.

Featuring Zeina Otaky-Ramirez, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development

This session walks through how the office approaches academic integrity and what to expect when concerns come up. We will also offer guidance on navigating the process in ways that support student learning and accountability.

Join us this semester for this opportunity to write with community!

Join us for a session on helping students interpret their grades. We will share CSUN-specific research on students' perceptions of grades, as well as tangible practices for how instructors might help students gain assessment literacy.

Featuring Mechelle Best, Dean of the College of Health and Human Development

Join Dean Mechelle Best for a behind-the-scenes look at what the role of the dean actually involves and how decisions at the college level come together.

Lightning Research Presentations—share new research, get feedback, and meet new colleagues. Sign up as a presenter or join as an audience member. Light refreshments will be provided.

Co-sponsored by Academic Technology

Discover how Microsoft Teams integrates with Canvas to support communication and collaboration in your courses. In this workshop, faculty will learn how to connect Teams groups using Canvas to streamline instant messaging and announcements, helping students stay engaged and connected to the course and class activities. Hosted by Dr. Joyce Marie Brusasco & Kacee Williams.

Join us for this session to learn about the Creative Maker Studio in University Library (CSUN's official Makerspace) and all the resources and support that are available to students for learning new technologies, prototyping, collaboration, and digital creation. During the session, representatives from the Creative Maker Studio, Academic Technology, and Faculty Development will facilitate a brainstorming discussion about how to incorporate Creative Maker Studio resources into your course assignments.

Featuring Gabriela Chavira, Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research

Learn how the Office of Undergraduate Research supports students and faculty, including how to connect students to research opportunities and get started.

Explore how to bring archival materials from CSUN’s Special Collections & Archives into your teaching through hands-on activities and assignment ideas.