Faculty Development for Student Success
Teaching Tuesday Workshops
Welcome to the Teaching Tuesday Workshops series supported by the Office of Academic Affairs! Our objective is to foster innovative teaching strategies and create communities of practice among faculty members at Jackson State University.
About the Workshops
Our teaching and learning workshops are designed to provide practical tools and interactive experiences that you can immediately apply to your teaching and course design.
- Schedule: Most workshops are held on Tuesdays.
- Format: Hybrid (both in-person and via Zoom), with recordings available online afterward.
- Duration: Each workshop includes a 30-45 minute interactive presentation followed by 30 minutes of hands-on activities.
- Topics Covered: Curriculum design, use of technology in the classroom, student engagement, and more.
- Designed and Conducted By: Five Faculty Teaching Fellows from various departments across the university.
Fall 2024
Sep. 17 | Designing a Course from Scratch: A Hands-On Approach
Sep. 24 | Harnessing Generative AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Sep. 27 | Understanding THEE Assignment: Using Listening and Conflict Management Skills to Increase Students’ Classroom Experiences
Dr. Randrika Henderson
Department of Speech and Theatre
Oct. 1 | From Theory to Practice New AI Tools for Teaching Innovation
Dr. Pedro Hernandez
School of Social Work
Oct. 15 | THEE Cultivation of the 21st Century Scholar: Utilizing Group Work, Technology, and Media to Increase Learning Objectives
Dr. Randrika Henderson
Jarvis Christian University, Department of Mass Communications
Oct. 29 | Self-care Strategies for Educators
Dr. Amirah Nelson
Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Psychometric Services
Nov. 8 | Advances in the Classroom for Better Understanding of the Material for Gen Z Students
Dr. Tammi Taylor
Department of Biology
Nov. 12 | Understanding and Recognizing Trauma
Dr. Amirah Nelson
Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Psychometric Services
Spring 2025
Jan. 28 | A Proactive Approach to the Use of AI in Higher Education: Part 3: Practical Applications
Dr. Pedro Hernandez
School of Social Work
Feb. 4 | THEE Transactional Communication in the Classroom: Increasing Native and Non-Native Speakers’ Communication Skills during Lectures
Dr. Randrika Henderson
Department of Speech and Theatre
Feb. 11 | Active Learning for Science Courses
Dr. Tammi Taylor
Department of Biology
Feb. 18 | Assessing to Inform Instruction & Promote Learning
Dr. Brittany Myburgh
Department of Art
Feb. 25 | Promoting Higher Order Thinking with AI: Enhancing Cognitive Skills in the Humanities
Dr. Brittany Myburgh
Department of Art
Mar. 4 | Understanding and Recognizing Trauma
Dr. Amirah Nelson
Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Psychometric Services
Join Us
All faculty members are encouraged to attend these workshops to enhance their teaching skills and engage with peers across the university. No prior registration is required. Simply join us in person or via Zoom at the scheduled times.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:
Candis Pizzetta, PhD
Director, Faculty Development for Student Success
Email: candis.p.pizzetta@jsums.edu
Phone: (601) 979-6951
Faculty Development for Student Success
