Faculty & Staff Academic Conference

Faculty & Staff Academic Conference

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Join hundreds of instructors, staff, and administrators who attend this conference each year to learn from the sessions offered.

This annual conference is FREE and open to all faculty, instructors, and staff interested in attending. In addition to topics related to teaching on campus, there are breakout sessions that staff will find applicable to their role in supporting students and instruction on campus.

Schedule

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

8:30 a.m. - Check-in | Complimentary Light Breakfast

8:45 - 9 a.m. - Welcome Message

9 a.m. - Opening Keynote

• Teaching in Stereo: Strategies for Class Participation
  Derek Bruff | Associate Director | Center for Teaching Excellence | University of Virginia

10:15 a.m. - Break

10:30 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions I

11:15 a.m. - Break

11:30 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions II

12:15 p.m. - Lunch in the Ballroom | Compimentary Pizza or Bring Your Own Brown Bag Lunch

12:30 p.m. - Lunch & Learn Sessions

1 p.m. - Break

1:15 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions III

2 p.m. - Break

2:15 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions IV | Lightboard Open House

3 p.m. - Conference Ends

Future Conference Dates

• August 18, 2026

Registration

August 4, 2025 - Registration Deadline - In-person
August 18, 2025 - Registration Deadline - Virtual Attendance

This event is FREE and open to all faculty, instructors, staff, and administrators. Individuals may opt for a combination of virtual and in-person attendance for the various sessions. Only registered participants will receive Zoom links for the sessions.

* If you register and you find that you are no longer able to attend call 701-231-7015 or email ndsu.otl@ndsu.edu to let us know.