Faculty Academic Center of Excellence at Towson - FACET

10/13/2026

Join FACET to learn from panelists on best practices and avoiding issues when developing new course proposals. towson.edu/facet

10/02/2026

Join FACET this October for two engaging panel discussions designed to support faculty innovation and community engagement. Learn best practices and avoid common pitfalls when developing new course proposals, then hear from experienced panelists as they share accomplishments, challenges, and recommendations for building, launching, and sustaining community-engaged programs and research initiatives. Register here: towson.edu/facetevents

09/23/2026

Cheating in the Era of AI: Assessment Alternatives to Promote Student Authentic Work

Friday, 9/25 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., CK404B and Virtual Via Zoom

Join FACET as we explore ways to design assessments that promote student authentic work. We anticipate a lively discussion about student misuse of AI and the possibilities that alternative assessments offer. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=knP5y_ZJ3Umophn3EO_MNerEJMGD-u1IqG1QmKO8ciBURUxTTFRRVkhQN01MSFVXRkFXV0IwMDlBOS4u

09/10/2026

FACULTY EVENT

Beyond the Prompt: Creating Learning Experiences with Copilot

Friday, Sept 11, 2026 12-1 PM, Virtual

You'll leave saying, "Wait...Copilot can do that?" Explore hidden capabilities in Microsoft Copilot that help faculty create engaging learning materials, accessible media, and interactive learning experiences without purchasing additional AI tools.

09/02/2026

Small features can make a big difference! This session highlights powerful but often overlooked tools that improve communication, accessibility, collaboration, and feedback, with ideas you can immediately incorporate into your courses. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ftY6U5rwrV

08/28/2026

Use these ready-to-adapt survey questions to check in with students early in the semester, identify what's working well, and uncover opportunities to better support learning and engagement.

Gather Early Semester Student Feedback (.docx)

https://www.towson.edu/provost/documents/early-semester-student-feedback-survey.docx

08/17/2026

We are excited to welcome our new faculty members to campus for the New Faculty Orientation: Supporting Student and Faculty Success!

08/10/2026

Getting ready for fall! FACET staff and fellows are planning programs, workshops, and resources focused on accessibility, AI, teaching and learning, research, and faculty leadership. Learn about the events and programs for TU faculty this fall. https://www.towson.edu/provost/initiatives/faculty-center/events/

07/17/2026

TU is helping first-year students use AI responsibly through TSEM ethics modules. FACET partnered in developing training focused on academic integrity, citations and attribution, privacy and security, and the environmental and social impacts of generative AI.

AI isn't replacing learning, but real talk — it is becoming part of classrooms and changing HOW students learn. Discover how we're making sure Tigers know how to use it thoughtfully and responsibly.

07/10/2026

Ready, Set, Accessible Fall Course Prep Day

Monday, August 3, 2026 | 9:30 AM-12:30 PM ET | Zoom


Start the fall semester with course materials that are more accessible, usable, and inclusive for all learners.

Join the half-day USM virtual event designed to help faculty take practical, manageable steps to improve the accessibility of their courses before classes begin.

Whether you're updating an existing course, preparing new materials, or looking for a realistic place to begin, this day will offer concrete strategies, examples, and tools you can apply right away. Faculty are invited to attend one session or participate in the full half-day event.

https://usmd-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/RehjhrjwTP6leDga9QtdOA #/registration