Faculty & Staff Academic Conference
Save The Date!
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Memorial Union + Virtual
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 | Brown Bag or Pick Up A Meal In The Union
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 | Health & Well-Being Groups | 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.