DON'T MISS IT: February CETL Panel
| | CETL Panels are informal discussions with content experts on trending educational topics. All topics and discussion questions come directly from Reynolds faculty! View our calendar for more. | | Accessibility and the Upcoming Legislation | |
What’s changing with accessibility requirements and what does it actually mean for your courses?
In this panel discussion, CETL instructional designers will answer faculty questions about the upcoming legislation and how it may impact instructional design and delivery.
Expect clear explanations, practical takeaways, and guidance on what to prioritize first so you can move forward with confidence.
| Have general questions you want addressed by the panel?* Let us know! | *For legal reasons, complex or specific-case questions are unable to be addressed in this session. However, CETL will compile a list of such inquiries to be forwarded appropriately. | | Friday, February 20, 2026 | |
12:00pm-1:00pm
PRC - Learning Innovation Center (LTC138)
Refreshments will be provided.
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SHARE YOUR WORK: Call for Proposals
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The Reynolds Faculty Forum 2026
needs more adjunct voices!
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This annual event is a great opportunity for adjunct faculty to showcase original research and share teaching practices in a relaxed, collegial setting alongside full-time colleagues.
Presentations can focus on any aspect of teaching and learning, including discipline-specific research, instructional strategies, and approaches that work well across course formats and campuses.
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We look forward to your contributions and hope to see you at the Faculty Forum!
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Presentation format:
- Individual or small group presentations
- 45-minute sessions (including Q&A)
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Submission details:
- Submit an abstract (up to 250 words) via the following link
- Proposals will be reviewed by the Faculty Forum planning committee and volunteer faculty reviewers
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Deadline:
Friday, March 20, 2026
Notification of acceptance by April 10, 2026
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CETL SCHEDULE: Spring 2026
| | This schedule reflects CETL's general daily availability for drop-ins and calls. Special events and Professional Development days may impact this availability. To request assistance during or outside of these hours, please submit our 1:1 Consultation form or email us at cetl@reynolds.edu. | |
NEWLY ADDED: Working with Students with Disabilities
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Add to your teaching toolbox!
Join CETL's 2026 Faculty Fellow, Apryl Prentiss, for a three-part, workshop-style series focused on supporting students with disabilities.
Walk away with practical, immediately actionable strategies to engage your students, manage your classroom, and sharpen your expertise.
SESSION TOPICS
(Including evening sessions for adjuncts!)
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FEBRUARY 18TH, 9:30AM & 6PM:
Understanding, Assessing, and a Framework for Engaging Students with Disabilities (Focus on Neurodivergent Students)
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MARCH 18TH, 10AM & 6PM:
Practical Strategies for Engagement and Management: Eager participators, the Easily Distracted, and the Fountain of Questions archetypes (Focus on Neurodivergent Students)
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APRIL 15TH, 10AM & 6PM:
Working with Students with Visual and Auditory Disabilities
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PLAN AHEAD: Faculty Leadership Academy
| | The Faculty Leadership Academy is a supportive, week-long summer experience designed for full-time faculty, adjuncts, and PAFs. Participants will learn how to strengthen their impact through teaching, program development, governance, mentorship, research, or administrative service. | | |
Adjunct faculty are encouraged to apply for this summer leadership cohort!
This is an opportunity to join a cohort of peers, build practical leadership skills, and chart a personalized pathway that helps shape the future of Reynolds and beyond.
The program will run one week in the summer, Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm, from June 22nd to June 26th.
- Attendance daily, in person, is required in order to complete the program
- Lunch and snacks provided
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Deadline:
Friday, March 20, 2026
Notification of acceptance by April 10, 2026
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LEARNING TOGETHER: Enrichment Reading Group
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Join us for our Enrichment Book Club in Spring 2026!
We'll be reading Imagination: A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin, a Professor of African American Studies and the founder of the Ida B. Wells Data Lab at Princeton University.
In this book, Benjamin explores ways that a different kind of A.I.--Abundant Imagination--could prove to be a useful tool for education and human flourishing, even in the midst of the current techno revolution.
Books provided by CETL while supplies last!
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STAY ON TRACK: Monthly Accessibility Goals
| | In an effort to make CETL's Faculty Learning Opportunities (FLOs) even more accessible, we are proud to announce the release of our first Flash FLO--videos containing all the essentials of our most popular FLOs, all in 10 minutes or less! | |
HELP THEM SHINE: Commencement Speaker Nominations
| | Help your students share their stories! | |
The student speaker serves as the representative for graduating students and celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class. This prestigious role offers the opportunity to deliver an inspirational address, share common experiences and insights, and encourage fellow graduates as they embark on the next chapter of their journey.
The student speech is 3-5 minutes in length and will provide an uplifting message to the graduates and attendees. Further eligibility criteria is noted on the nomination form.
Students will be notified of their nomination on a rolling basis and will be provided an application to complete in order to accept the nomination. Applications will be due on March 13 and after meeting with finalists, the Graduation Committee will select and notify the finalists and selected speaker by March 27.
| Thank you for your support in recognizing our exceptional students and their accomplishments! | |
Nominations accepted through February 27th, 2026 | | |
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A SCIENCE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Join us for an evening of STEM fun! Featuring a Goldfish petting zoo, herpetology, Robotics demonstration, engineering open lab and much more!
For more info, contact Karen Neal.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
6PM-8pm
Parham Road Campus
This event is free and open to lifelong learners and science enthusiasts of any age!
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TEACHINGS TIPS: Emotional Boundaries
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FACULTY READING CORNER: AI in Writing
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