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Faculty Development for Student Success

Teaching Tuesday Workshops

Part of the Academic Affairs Lunch and Learn Series

Welcome to the Teaching Tuesday Workshops, supported by the Office of Academic Affairs! These hybrid sessions, led by Faculty Teaching Fellows, provide practical tools and interactive experiences for innovative teaching and course design. Held on Tuesdays, each workshop includes a 30–45 minute presentation, 30 minutes of hands-on activities, and covers topics like curriculum design, technology integration, and student engagement, with recordings available online.

Fall 2024

Sep. 17 | Designing a Course from Scratch: A Hands-On Approach

Dr. Tammi Taylor
Department of Biology

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Sep. 24 | Harnessing Generative AI to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Dr. Pedro Hernandez
School of Social Work

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Recording
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Sep. 27 | Understanding THEE Assignment: Using Listening and Conflict Management Skills to Increase Students’ Classroom Experiences

Dr. Randrika Henderson
Department of Speech and Theatre

Recording
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Evaluation

Oct. 1 | From Theory to Practice New AI Tools for Teaching Innovation

Dr. Pedro Hernandez
School of Social Work

Recording
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Evaluation

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

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Oct. 22 | Promoting Higher Order Thinking with AI: Creating AI Inclusive and AI Resistant Assignments

Dr. Brittany Myburgh

Department of Art

 

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Oct. 29 | Self-care Strategies for Educators

Dr. Amirah Nelson
Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Psychometric Services

Recording

Nov. 5 | Engaging Students with Visualizations: Enhancing Understanding Through Visual Literacy

Dr. Brittany Myburgh
Department of Art

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Nov. 8 | Advances in the Classroom for Better Understanding of the Material for Gen Z Students

Dr. Tammi Taylor
Department of Biology

Recording

Nov. 12 | Understanding and Recognizing Trauma

Dr. Amirah Nelson
Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Psychometric Services

Recording
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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

Location

1400 John R. Lynch Street
H.T. Sampson Library, Suite 4108 (Fourth Floor)
Jackson, MS 39217-0280

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 17091
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS 39217

Tel: (601) 979-6951