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The Center for Faculty Development (CFDFREEMississippi) and the Office of Online Learning (onlineFREEMississippi) are available for one-on-one consultations through email and virtual meetings.
Workshops & Events by Topic
AI Outside USM: Industry Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, revolutionizing business models, workflows, and decision-making processes. This panel discussion brings together local industry leaders and employers to explore how AI is driving innovation, optimizing operations, and addressing the unique challenges faced by businesses in our community.
The panel will address key questions:
How is AI being utilized in industry?
How is AI improving efficiency and decision-making across industries and local businesses?
What are the ethical and regulatory challenges of AI-driven automation?
How are small and mid-sized businesses leveraging AI to stay competitive?
What skills do employers expect from new college graduates entering an AI-powered
workforce?
How can universities and colleges adapt curricula to better prepare students for AI-driven
careers?
Join us for an engaging discussion on the opportunities and risks of AI in industry, with insights into how businesses utilize AI and how higher education institutions can equip students with the skills, knowledge, and adaptability needed for success in an AI-powered future.
Panelists:
Kyle Stoner, MPA – Deloitte (Manager, Risk & Financial Advisory/Controllership)
Justin Bell, MBA – Horne CPA firm/Mace Partner (Manager, Talent Acquisition)
Lisa Salcedo, BBA – Hancock Whitney (VP, Retail Sales)
Haley Miles, MBA – Marvel Marketers (Manager, Account Management)
Friday, April 11, 2025
9:00 - 10:30 am
Hybrid Session: International Center, room 101 | Teams
Academic Integrity Q & A
In this informal session, the Academic Integrity Director, Dr. James Thomas, will
address questions about Academic Integrity polices, issues, or how to facilitate these
conversations with students.
Friday, March 14, 2025
9:00-10:00 am
Virtual Session | Teams
A How-to Guide to Integrate Coursera into Your Curriculum
This hands-on workshop will guide participants through the steps of integrating Coursera into your curriculum. Participants will learn how to develop their syllabus and the specific steps on how to use the Gradebook in Canvas for Coursera assignments. Given the interactive nature of this workshop, in-person attendance is highly recommended.
Presenters:
Dr. Elizabeth Hornsby
Ms. Christine Wolf
Friday, March 28, 2025
9:00-10:30 am
Hybrid Session: IC 319 | Zoom
SPEAKER BIOS:
Dr Elizabeth Hornsby is a former faculty member of the Department of Communication
and Media Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University for 18 years, specializes in
integrating professional certificates into curricula. She has designed and taught
over 20 courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, ranging from general education
and dual enrollment courses to capstone classes. Elizabeth currently works as a micro-credential
strategist/consultant and learning experience designer. She also is an adjunct professor
of communication at Southern University in New Orleans.
Ms. Christine Wolf is an instructional technologist with Coursera. With a master’s
degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Wolf has worked in education for the past
18 years in various roles including teaching in K-12 and leading implementation of
educational technology.
Continued Success at Southern Miss and Beyond: A casual end-of-year conversation with Provost Nail and Associate Provost Lester
This gathering provides an opportunity to reflect upon the academic year and share
directly with the provosts your experience, ask any lingering questions, and convey
your professional aspirations for success at USM and beyond. Make plans to join us
for a casual conversation with Provost Dr. Lance Nail and Associate Provost for Faculty
Success Dr. Kelly Lester.
In-person attendance is highly recommended for this session. Please register below
so that we can send you a reminder email for the session. Email any questions you
have to CFD@usm.edu.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
3:00-4:15 pm
Hybrid Session: IC 319 | Teams
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid is beneficial to everyone in our communities. You will learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
*NOTE: After completing the initial registration form (link below), you will receive an invitation by email (to be accepted two days prior to training date)to register with the national website. Then, you will be required to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course prior to the in-person training. Participants who have not been enrolled by 5pm of the deadline will no longer have access to the course. If pre-work is not completed by 7am of the morning of the training, then participants will not be eligible to participate in the in-person, instructor-led class.
Friday, April 4, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
In-person Training : International Center 319 | Course limit: 25 people
An Introduction to Consensus: An AI Search Engine for Research
Supercharge your academic research with the power of AI and Consensus! Join us for a workshop where you will learn how to use Consensus to find the most relevant papers using time-saving AI insights. By the end of this session you will be able to responsibly use AI to help you conduct research faster with Consensus.
Presenter:
Neal Lawson , Assistant Professor & Librarian, Gulf Coast Library
Friday March 21, 2025
10:00-10:45 am
Virtual | Teams
Show Up and Write! is hosted weekly on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD), providing a quiet space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty, staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability. Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.
Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this spring from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning January 30, 2025 and concluding April 24, 2025. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and do not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.
If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.
GRADUATE MENTORSHIP TRAINING SERIES
GRADUATE MENTORSHIP LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOPS
12:00-2:00 PM | Peck House | Hattiesburg Campus
These in-person mentoring workshop are designed to help new and continuing faculty sharpen their skills as effective and positive mentors in their work with graduate students. The workshop will be roundtable discussions of case studies of realistic interactions between graduate mentors and students. For new faculty, this workshop will also satisfy the mentorship training requirement to receive graduate faculty status.
Lunch will be provided at the Lunch and Learn Workshops on March 18. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided for the Mentorship Training Series.
Workshops & Events by Date
February
Every Thursday | Show up and Write! | 1:00-3:00 pm Teams
Show Up and Write! is hosted weekly on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD), providing a quiet space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty, staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability. Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.
Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this spring from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning January 30, 2025 and concluding April 24, 2025. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and do not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.
If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.
March
Every Thursday | Show up and Write! | 1:00-3:00 pm Teams
Show Up and Write! is hosted weekly on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD), providing a quiet space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty, staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability. Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.
Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this spring from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning January 30, 2025 and concluding April 24, 2025. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and do not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.
If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.
GRADUATE MENTORSHIP LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOPS
12:00-2:00 PM | Peck House | Hattiesburg Campus
These in-person mentoring workshop are designed to help new and continuing faculty sharpen their skills as effective and positive mentors in their work with graduate students. The workshop will be roundtable discussions of case studies of realistic interactions between graduate mentors and students. For new faculty, this workshop will also satisfy the mentorship training requirement to receive graduate faculty status.
Spring 25: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Lunch will be provided at the Lunch and Learn Workshops on March 18. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided for the Mentorship Training Series.
An Introduction to Consensus: An AI Search Engine for Research
Supercharge your academic research with the power of AI and Consensus! Join us for a workshop where you will learn how to use Consensus to find the most relevant papers using time-saving AI insights. By the end of this session you will be able to responsibly use AI to help you conduct research faster with Consensus.
Presenter:
Neal Lawson , Assistant Professor & Librarian, Gulf Coast Library
Friday March 21, 2025
10:00-10:45 am
Virtual | Teams
A How-to Guide to Integrate Coursera into Your Curriculum
This hands-on workshop will guide participants through the steps of integrating Coursera into your curriculum. Participants will learn how to develop their syllabus and the specific steps on how to use the Gradebook in Canvas for Coursera assignments. Given the interactive nature of this workshop, in-person attendance is highly recommended.
Presenters:
Dr. Elizabeth Hornsby
Ms. Christine Wolf
Friday, March 28, 2025
9:00-10:30 am
Hybrid Session: IC 319 | Zoom
SPEAKER BIOS:
Dr Elizabeth Hornsby is a former faculty member of the Department of Communication
and Media Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University for 18 years, specializes in
integrating professional certificates into curricula. She has designed and taught
over 20 courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, ranging from general education
and dual enrollment courses to capstone classes. Elizabeth currently works as a micro-credential
strategist/consultant and learning experience designer. She also is an adjunct professor
of communication at Southern University in New Orleans.
Ms. Christine Wolf is an instructional technologist with Coursera. With a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Ms. Wolf has worked in education for the past 18 years in various roles including teaching in K-12 and leading implementation of educational technology.
April
Every Thursday | Show up and Write! | 1:00-3:00 pm Teams
Show Up and Write! is hosted weekly on Teams by the Center for Faculty Development (CFD), providing a quiet space for dedicated writing time. This writing group aims to support faculty, staff, and graduate student research by designating time for writing and increasing productivity through peer support and personal accountability. Join us on Teams and plan to focus time on writing an article, book chapter, grant proposal, blog, grading or another project.
Show Up and Write! will meet virtually every Thursday this spring from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm beginning January 30, 2025 and concluding April 24, 2025. These sessions are come-and-go as needed for your schedule and do not include peer exchange. Faculty, staff and graduate students from all disciplines and ranks are welcome to attend.
If this piques your interest, click the link below to receive a reminder/calendar invite along with the Team's information to join this supportive community.
FYF: Continued Success at Southern Miss and Beyond: A casual end-of-year conversation with Provost Nail and Associate Provost Lester
This gathering provides an opportunity to reflect upon the academic year and share
directly with the provosts your experience, ask any lingering questions, and convey
your professional aspirations for success at USM and beyond. Make plans to join us
for a casual conversation with Provost Dr. Lance Nail and Associate Provost for Faculty
Success Dr. Kelly Lester.
In-person attendance is highly recommended for this session. Please register below
so that we can send you a reminder email for the session. Email any questions you
have to CFD@usm.edu.
Thursday, April 3, 2025
3:00-4:15 pm
Hybrid Session: IC 319 | Teams
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid is beneficial to everyone in our communities. You will learn
how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use
disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial
support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem
and help connect them to the appropriate care.
*NOTE: After completing the initial registration form (link below), you will receive an invitation by email (to be accepted two days prior to training date)to register with the national website. Then, you will be required to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course prior to the in-person training. Participants who have not been enrolled by 5pm of the deadline will no longer have access to the course. If pre-work is not completed by 7am of the morning of the training, then participants will not be eligible to participate in the in-person, instructor-led class.
Friday, April 4, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
In-person Training: International Center 319 | Course limit: 25 people
AI Outside USM: Industry Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace, revolutionizing business models, workflows, and decision-making processes. This panel discussion brings together local industry leaders and employers to explore how AI is driving innovation, optimizing operations, and addressing the unique challenges faced by businesses in our community.
The panel will address key questions:
How is AI being utilized in industry?
How is AI improving efficiency and decision-making across industries and local businesses?
What are the ethical and regulatory challenges of AI-driven automation?
How are small and mid-sized businesses leveraging AI to stay competitive?
What skills do employers expect from new college graduates entering an AI-powered
workforce?
How can universities and colleges adapt curricula to better prepare students for AI-driven
careers?
Join us for an engaging discussion on the opportunities and risks of AI in industry, with insights into how businesses utilize AI and how higher education institutions can equip students with the skills, knowledge, and adaptability needed for success in an AI-powered future.
Panelists:
Kyle Stoner, MPA – Deloitte (Manager, Risk & Financial Advisory/Controllership)
Justin Bell, MBA – Horne CPA firm/Mace Partner (Manager, Talent Acquisition)
Lisa Salcedo, BBA – Hancock Whitney (VP, Retail Sales)
Haley Miles, MBA – Marvel Marketers (Manager, Account Management)
Friday, April 11, 2025
9:00-10:30 am
Hybrid Session: International Center, room 101 | Teams
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