Instructional Quality Faculty Fellows - Professional Development Sessions

Instructional Quality Faculty Fellows - Professional Development Sessions

For seamless registration, please login to Kirkwood MyHub and NeoEd. Faculty Professional Development opportunities hosted by the IQ Fellows are listed below.  We offer a limited number of on campus/Zoom options.

Engage in learning sessions led by Kirkwood’s Instructional Quality Faculty Fellows (IQ Fellows), who are dedicated faculty members focused on advancing quality instruction through inclusive practices and collaborative faculty engagement. These sessions include in-person workshops, Zoom meetings, discussions, and collaborative activities. They provide opportunities for interaction, questions, and a shared exploration of various teaching and learning topics.
Teaching Workshops
Interactive workshops that explore evidence‑based teaching practices. Connect with colleagues, ask questions, and leave with ready‑to‑use ideas.  

Fall 2026

Nathan Bellinger - Industry to Teaching
Finn Kolsrud - Campus Conversations
Communities of Practice
A Community of Practice (CoP), also known as a Learning Community, is a group of colleagues who share a common interest and come together to learn, exchange ideas, and solve teaching and learning challenges. These groups meet regularly to exchange strategies, solve challenges, and build collective expertise. 

Fall 2026

Emily McWorthy - Community of Practice - Hybrid Writing/Speaking 4 or 5
Lori Brown - Community of Practice - Virtual Exchange

Cookies and Conversation
A facilitated conversation series led by Kirkwood’s Instructional Quality Fellows (IQ Fellows) who are faculty members committed to supporting instructional excellence. These sessions invite participants to engage in focused discussions on current teaching topics, and connect with colleagues in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Fall 2026

August 27th - Lori Brown and Carlos Ortego
September 2nd - Nathan Bellinger
September 10th - Carlos Ortego
September 17th - Finn Kolsrud
October 1st - Heather Strempke-Durgin and Emily McWorthy
October 15th - Heather Strempke-Durgin and Emily McWorthy
Reading Circles/Book Clubs
A Reading Circle also known as book club brings colleagues together to explore ideas from a shared text and connect them to teaching and learning. It’s an informal, conversational space to exchange perspectives, deepen understanding, and build community across disciplines. The books are available through AISD and will be delivered to your Kirkwood mailbox before the first meeting.

Fall 2026

Carlos Ortega - The Opposite of Cheating
Heather Strempke-Durgin - Fugitive Pedagogy
Lori Brown - Virtual Exchange Research
 

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