FACULTY CORNER
Grace University values the important role faculty play in advancing the University’s mission and supporting student success. Through the Faculty Corner, instructors can explore upcoming workshops, seminars, training opportunities, technology resources, faculty wellness activities, and other professional development initiatives.
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Faculty members are encouraged to visit the Faculty Corner regularly for new opportunities, resources, announcements, and activities designed to support their teaching, professional development, and overall well-being.
Upcoming Faculty Professional Development Opportunities
Grace University encourages faculty members to participate in professional development opportunities that strengthen teaching effectiveness, technological knowledge, institutional awareness, and student success.
GCSE Design and Technology Network: Using Oak Resources
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, October 12, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00–9:00 AM Pacific Time (16:00–17:00 BST) |
| Format | Live Online |
| Cost | FREE |
| Duration / CPD | 1 hour / 1 hour of CPD |
| Certificate | Provided by email after the event |
| Recording | Available to attendees within three days; later released through Pearson’s Professional Development Academy |
| Professional Development Area | Instructional Technology & Digital Teaching Resources |
| Provider | Pearson Professional Development Academy / Oak National Academy |
| Level | Secondary (transferable instructional practices) |
| Registration / Access | Pearson course and registration page |
| Registration Instructions | On the Pearson course page, select “Register / Sign in” to complete registration. |
GenAI for Assessment and Improvement: CoP Updates, Lessons Learned, and Resources
This complimentary session explores emerging applications of generative artificial intelligence in assessment and institutional improvement for the higher education community.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 |
| Time | 12:00–1:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Format | Virtual via Zoom |
| Cost | FREE / Complimentary |
| Open To | Members of the higher education community |
| Audience Level | Intermediate |
| Primary Topic | Artificial Intelligence |
| Professional Development Area | Artificial Intelligence, Assessment & Faculty Development |
| Session Topics | Assessment design and validity; automated scoring and rubrics; AI literacy and faculty/staff development; ethics and equity; institutional readiness and policy; resource development |
| Presenters | John Hathcoat; Will Miller; Ruth Slotnick; and selected members of the GenAI Community of Practice |
| Provider | Indiana University Assessment Institute in Indianapolis |
| Registration Instructions | 2026 Bonus Preview Sessions: Program: Assessment Institute: Indiana University |
Relationship-Centered Assessment Practice: Navigating the “People Side” of Our Work
This complimentary session explores practical strategies for engaging faculty and staff in assessment. Relationship-centered approaches support collaboration, reflective practice, and a stronger institutional culture of assessment and continuous improvement.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
| Time | 12:00–1:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Format | Virtual via Zoom |
| Cost | FREE / Complimentary |
| Open To | Members of the higher education community |
| Audience Level | Intermediate |
| Primary Topic | Leadership for Assessment |
| Professional Development Area | Assessment Leadership & Faculty Engagement |
| Presenters | Emilie Clucas Leaderman and Gina B. Polychronopoulos |
| Provider | Indiana University Assessment Institute in Indianapolis |
| Certificate | Not stated on the official event page |
| Registration / Access | Official event information; Zoom connection details are provided directly on the event page |
| Participation Documentation | Faculty participation may be documented internally through attendance records and a brief reflection or evaluation |
Delivering and Marking International GCSE English Literature Paper 3 Effectively
This free Pearson training covers course planning, assessment methods, and student preparation. Participants review assessment objectives and mark schemes, practise marking exemplar student work, and discuss teaching strategies. These approaches may offer transferable professional development for faculty in assessment, marking, and evaluation.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
| Time | 1:00–3:00 AM Pacific Time (9:00–11:00 AM BST) |
| Format | Live Online |
| Cost | FREE |
| Duration / CPD | 2 hours / 2 hours of CPD |
| Certificate | E-certificate provided by email after attendance |
| Recording | Self-study recording expected approximately two weeks after the live event |
| Professional Development Area | Assessment & Evaluation Practices |
| Provider | Pearson Professional Development Academy |
| Level | Secondary (transferable assessment practices) |
| Registration / Access | Pearson course and registration page
Delivering and Marking International GCSE English Literature Paper 3 Effectively |
New Considerations for Student Learning Outcomes
This complimentary session examines Student Learning Outcomes as a foundation for higher education teaching, learning, assessment, and improvement. It emphasizes observable and verifiable demonstrations of skills and competencies while considering learning theories, AI challenges, ethical data practices, funding incentives, and performance-based accreditation.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Time | 12:00–1:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Format | Virtual via Zoom |
| Cost | FREE / Complimentary |
| Open To | Members of the higher education community |
| Audience Level | Intermediate |
| Primary Topic | Assessment Methods |
| Professional Development Area | Student Learning Outcomes & Assessment |
| Presenter | Jarek Janio |
| Presenter Information | Author of Interrogating, Disrupting, and Reframing College Student Learning Outcomes; Founder of California Outcomes Assessment Coordinators Hub (COACHes) |
| Provider | Indiana University Assessment Institute in Indianapolis |
| Registration | Delivering and Marking International GCSE English Literature Paper 3 Effectively |
Pearson International GCSE English Language A, Getting Ready to Teach Modular – October 2026
This free Pearson training covers course content, course and lesson planning, assessment structure, student preparation, instructional support, and teaching best practices. Its planning and assessment approaches may offer transferable ideas for faculty instructional practice.
| Event Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Time | 1:00–3:00 AM Pacific Time (9:00–11:00 AM BST) |
| Format | Live Online |
| Cost | FREE |
| Duration / CPD | 2 hours / 2 hours of CPD |
| Certificate | E-certificate provided by email after attendance |
| Recording | Self-study recording expected approximately two weeks after the live event |
| Professional Development Area | Course Planning, Instruction & Assessment |
| Provider | Pearson Professional Development Academy |
| Level | Secondary (transferable planning and assessment practices) |
| Registration / Access | Pearson course and registration page
Pearson International GCSE English Language A, Getting Ready to Teach Modular- October 2026 |
| Note | The live session occurs at 1:00–3:00 AM Pacific Time. Retain the official Pearson title and secondary-level context in University documentation. |
