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Shut Up & Write provides participants with a structured time to make progress on research and writing. Participants will work in a fifty-minute block with a five-minute block of discussion at the beginning and a five-minute block of rest and discussion at the end.

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Led by Andrew Jakiel and Susan Brantley
In the high-pressure environment of higher education, the line between professional dedication and personal exhaustion is often blurred. A proactive workshop designed to help faculty identify the warning signs of burnout and implement concrete strategies to reclaim their time, energy, and passion for academia. We will explore how to establish sustainable boundaries, streamline administrative "drifting," and recalibrate expectations without sacrificing teaching excellence or research productivity.


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Led by Jane Morris
This session introduces faculty to practical, beginner-friendly strategies for using artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Participants will explore how AI can support teaching, enhance student learning, and be integrated into assignments across disciplines, with a focus on simple approaches that can be implemented immediately.Ìý
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Led by Jennifer Sears
This hands-on workshop invites instructors to consider a current course component—whether an assignment, assessment, lecture format, or course policy—and work through a structured redesign process using UDL principles. Participants will learn practical strategies for building flexibility into their instruction and will leave with an action plan for revising at least one element of their course.

Led by Carl Ohrenberg
In this session, we will discuss strategies for documenting teaching effectiveness, organizing evidence, and preparing materials that support promotion and tenure.

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Led by the Writing Across the Curriculum Network

In this session, members of the WAC Network explore assignment design and scaffolding to support note-taking skills, annotation practices, and authentic reflection. We discuss how to move students beyond "I learned a lot" toward more reflective and strategic interaction with content and their own thinking/learning process.

Led by Ralph Hale
This session explores how faculty can transform traditional assignments into authentic learning experiences that align with course outcomes, mirror real-world practice, increase student engagement, and deepen learning. Participants will leave with practical strategies for creating meaningful, high-impact experiences without redesigning an entire course.

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Led by Brandy Pass
This interactive workshop moves beyond the fundamentals of service-learning to help faculty design meaningful, course-based community engagement experiences that align with student learning outcomes. Through real-world examples, collaborative case studies, and a guided course planning activity, participants will leave with practical strategies and a draft framework for implementing or enhancing a service-learning component in one of their own courses.

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Associate Vice Chancellor, Student and Faculty Success at Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

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Led by Steven Lloyd and Erica DeLana

Faculty challenges can range from personal crises to professional performance concerns. This session focuses on supporting faculty in difficult situations and developing professional improvement plans that promote positive outcomes.

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Curriculum at Â鶹ÊÓƵ: An Academic Advisor's Perspective
Led by Erin Connelly
This workshop will examine the structure of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's curriculum and majors from the perspective of an academic advisor, starting with Core IMPACTS and Field of Study, and then transitioning into upper-level major-specific requirements. It will discuss the professional academic advising approach to guiding students through curriculum. This workshop will also discuss where to find information about curriculum, and best practices for assisting students who are considering a major change.

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Led by Wenxin Guo and Mohan MenonÌý
Restructuring assignments toward multi-modal outputs (podcasts, video pitches, interactive portfolios) or scaffolding the writing process (grading the brainstorm, the outline, the AI-assisted draft, and the final reflection).

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Led by Erin Connelly
This workshop will review key academic policies at Â鶹ÊÓƵ that frequently impact students, their course choices and course loads, and registration/ability to register. It will provide best practices for academic advisors as they assist students and troubleshoot issues. It will review procedures and points of contact for navigating various academic policies.

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Led by Jennifer Sears
This professional development session will support faculty in building and strengthening partnerships with outside organizations that host students for internships. Participants will explore practical communication strategies for connecting with providers, clarifying expectations, and supporting student success throughout the internship experience. The session will also highlight ways to develop sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships between colleges and community or industry partners.

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Led by J. Michael Rifenburg
Finding time to write can feel impossible amid competing demands. This workshop shares practical strategies for building sustainable writing habits, protecting writing time, and making steady progress despite busy professional and personal responsibilities.
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