Join colleagues from across campus for a day of fresh ideas, meaningful conversations, and practical strategies to inspire your teachingThis year's program features an interactive plenary with Dr. Kathleen Wong Lau: Let's Talk and Engage: Dialogue, Empathy, and Critical Insight in the Classroom and Work Setting. Through practical examples and engaging activities, you'll explore ways to strengthen dialogue, cultivate empathy, and foster critical insight with students and colleagues.
The day also features a wide range of faculty-led presentations and campus partner sessions focused on innovative teaching, student success, and the resources available to support your work.
Register early to reserve your spot and help us plan meals and activities for everyone. We can't wait to welcome you back!
Early Bird Tenure & Promotion Workshops
Planning on or thinking about submitting your dossier for tenure and/or promotion in fall 2026? Please consider attending one of the early bird T&P workshops below.
All workshops held via
Tuesday, July 21 - 11am-12pm
Tenure & Promotion Dossier Support: If you are submitting tenure and promotion materials in the fall and have questions, please reach out to Dawna Komorosky (dawna.komorosky@csueastbay.edu) for an individual consultation. Stay tuned for upcoming dossier preparation workshop dates.
Cal State Tech: AI in July: This CSU-sponsored month-long systemwide initiative is ongoing through July 31st. Faculty can still register and review previous sessions. is a free professional development series available to all CSU employees that promote AI literacy and innovation. Each week features inspiring keynote speakers, expert panels, campus showcases, and technical deep dives exploring innovative uses of AI across the CSU.
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.