Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

09/02/2026

How can you build public trust and establish your voice as a scholar?

The Science Communication Series is back for the fall semester! Join the Biggio Center for the first fall session, Public Trust & Building Your Brand, designed to help faculty communicate their expertise with confidence and credibility.

Karen McNeal and Tyler Smith will explore how faculty can build a credible scholarly identity and effectively communicate their expertise when engaging with the media, the public and broader audiences.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 9
🕒 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 ACLC 153

Register using the link in the first comment.

09/01/2026

Looking for dedicated time and support to improve your course?

Design Time is back for the fall semester! Join the Biggio Center for the first fall session, Design Time, DesignPlus & Accessibility, a hands-on opportunity for faculty and staff to refine course materials, get individualized accessibility support and receive help transitioning from DesignTools to DesignPlus.

Bring your course, questions or works in progress and connect with instructional designers and Biggio Tech staff for dedicated support.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 9
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
📍 ACLC 259A

Register using the link in the first comment.

08/26/2026

Did you know the Biggio Center has hoteling spaces you can reserve for office hours?

Lillian is a TA, and she recently made Biggio her office for the day, giving her a dedicated space to meet with students.

Need a space for your own office hours? Book a Biggio hoteling space using the link in the first comment.

08/25/2026

Auburn University’s TIGER Tech Leaders program has earned national recognition!

The program received a 2026 HR Innovation Award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), recognizing Auburn’s innovative approach to helping employees adopt and apply artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Read the full story here: https://wire.auburn.edu/content/provost/2026/08/190843-tigertech-ai-innovationaward-biggio.php?utm_source=Biggio-Center&utm_medium=web

Auburn University’s TIGER Tech Leaders program has earned a 2026 HR Innovation Award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), recognizing Auburn's approach to helping employees adopt and apply artificial intelligence in the workplace.

08/24/2026

🎧 In case you missed Episode 29: Exploring with Confidence: A Conversation with Craig Kaplowitz, check out this short clip!

Dr. Craig Kaplowitz, Director of Auburn’s Exploratory Advising Center, highlights how tools like Powoon are transforming learning into interactive, “choose your own adventure” experiences that give students more agency than ever before. Watch this and more in the full episode.

08/17/2026

Ready to make the most of your first years at Auburn?

The New Faculty Scholars (NFS) program helps new faculty build meaningful connections, learn more about Auburn’s institutional culture and develop a network that supports their success. Through monthly lunch-and-learns and small-group Colleague Circles, participants connect with faculty mentors, colleagues and campus leaders.

The program is open to tenure-track faculty, clinical faculty and lecturers within their first two years at Auburn.

🗓️ Application deadline: August 27

Build your network across Auburn and apply to join the New Faculty Scholars cohort!

The application link is in the first comment.

08/10/2026

🎧 In case you missed Episode 28🎙️: How Is XR Reshaping the Future of Learning at Auburn, check out this short clip!

Ali Sattari, Creative Lead for Auburn Online, shares how extended reality (XR) is creating immersive educational experiences that go beyond the traditional classroom, highlighting real projects happening on campus and the collaboration between technologists and instructional designers to shape the future of learning.

08/05/2026

New Graduate Teaching Assistant at Auburn?

Join GTA Orientation to connect with fellow GTAs and learn the essentials for success in your teaching assistant role. We'll cover key teaching resources, classroom policies, and practical strategies to help you get started.

🗓 August 12
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Zoom

Whether you're teaching for the first time or looking for a refresher, this session is designed to support you as you begin your teaching journey at Auburn.

Find more information and register using the links in the comments.

08/04/2026

Looking to make connections across campus this fall? The New Faculty Resource Fair connects new faculty with the departments, offices, and organizations that support success at Auburn.

🗓 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 3:00–4:30 p.m.
📍 Innovation & Research Commons | Ralph Brown Draughon Library

New faculty: The Resource Fair is included as part of New Faculty Orientation, so if you’re registered for orientation, we’ll see you there! Stop by to explore resources, ask questions, and meet the people behind the services available to you at Auburn.

Auburn departments & organizations: Interested in hosting a table at the Resource Fair? Visit the comments for table reservation information. Space is limited!

08/03/2026

As a former Auburn student-athlete, Alli Bracewell understands what it takes to balance competing priorities. Today, she brings that perspective to her role as student success coordinator for Auburn Online's BSBA Online Degree Completer program, where proactive advising, personalized outreach and innovative student success initiatives help adult learners stay connected, persist and reach graduation.

Read how she's making a difference for Auburn students: https://wire.auburn.edu/content/provost/2026/07/311503-elevateonlineservices-auburnonline-biggiocenter-allibracewell.php?property=provost&utm_source=&utm_medium=web

As a former Auburn student-athlete, Alli Bracewell understands what it takes to keep the ball moving when life is full. She now brings that perspective to her work as student success coordinator for Auburn Online, a unit of the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (Biggio Cente...