🚨 Last Call for Working Group Members!! Deadline is Friday, February 6th at 11:59pm.
Join a community of faculty colleagues this spring to explore timely topics, share ideas, and develop practical tools you can bring back to your teaching and research.
- Responsible Innovation: AI, Research, and Data Integrity:
Explore how AI can be thoughtfully and responsibly integrated into research while examining the ethical implications of data use, privacy, and transparency. - Bridging Campus and Community:
This working group brings faculty together to design meaningful community-based activities for students and to share strategies for delivering and assessing these experiences across disciplines. - The Human Element in AI-Driven Learning:
Examine how AI can enhance teaching and learning while maintaining academic integrity. Build awareness of trauma-informed teaching practices to better support students and foster a culture of care. - Resilient Classroom: Supporting the Whole Student: Build awareness of trauma-informed teaching practices to better support students and foster a culture of care.
Additional information can be found under Programs!
🌳 Join Us for Upcoming OFD Activities!
The Office of Faculty Development is here to support you! Please consider joining us for one (or more!) of the opportunities below.
Writing Circles (Hybrid): Are you drafting, revising, or just trying to make steady progress on your writing projects? The upcoming Writing Circles offer dedicated time and supportive community to help keep you on track.
- Location: SF 328 and online | Time: 3:00–4:30 PM
- Wednesdays: February 11 • March 11 • April 8
- Thursdays: February 19 • March 26 • April 23
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Location: SF 314 (Office of Faculty Development)
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Monday, February 9 at 12:15 PM
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Tuesday, February 17 at 12:15 PM
Retention Dossier Review Office Hours (held via ): Have questions about the Department Committee RTP review process? Please attend one of the below office hours or email Dawna Komorosky (dawna.komorosky@csueastbay.edu) to arrange a consultation.
- Tuesday, February 3 | 10am-11am
- Thursday, February 5 | 11:15am-12:15pm
💾 Microsoft 365/Canvas Q&A Sessions: Have questions about Google file sharing in Canvas during the Microsoft 365 transition? Please attend one of the following Q&A sessions with Online Campus. All sessions held via
Tuesday, February 3 | 1:00pm-2:00pm; Friday, February 6 | 10:00am-11:00am- Need assistance remediating course documents? Please fill out theform to submit your request.
- For information about accessibility compliance and workshop recordings, please see the Online Campus: Accessibility Compliance for Digital Teaching & Learning website.
From the Chancellor's Office
The Spring 2026 OCS - Preparation to Teach Online (QLT, QM) & AI Training Courses are open for registration.
- Spring Session 1:February 23 - March 15, 2026
- Spring Session 2:March 23 - April 19, 2026 (4-week cycle accommodates Spring Break)
Preparation to Teach Online
- Introduction to Teaching Online Using QLT –
- Advanced QLT Course in Teaching Online -
- Improving Your Online Course - (offered in Session 1; available to campuses: EB, Fullerton, LB, LA, MB, Sacramento, SB, & SJ)
- Reviewing Courses Using the QLT Rubric – (offered in Session 1)
Training in Using AI Tools
- AI Tools For Teaching & Learning (For Faculty/Lecturers) -
- AI Tools for Higher-Ed Professionals/Staff -
The is a self-paced opportunity to learn about generative AI. offers a variety of resources about how to integrate AI in the classroom.
Mission: The Office of Faculty Development & Center for Excellence in Teaching supports faculty in their roles as teachers, scholars, and members of the university and community. We provide opportunities and space for faculty to collaborate on projects that improve teaching and student learning. We strive to enhance collegiality among faculty as we all expand our intellectual, pedagogical, and scholarly horizons. Our services are available to full and part-time CSU East Bay faculty at all stages of their academic careers.