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Many faculty members are interested in learning more about pedagogy or higher education issues but do not have the time to attend an in-person session. In these cases, a webinar can be a great opportunity to stay engaged and learning, but do it on one’s own time and schedule.

Fall 2025 External (Unvetted) Webinars (and Workshops)

Join us on Thursday, October 23 at 12 p.m. ET for a free webinar AI and the Student Experience: Global Insights for Higher Education, as we explore how students worldwide are using generative AI—and what it means for colleges and universities.

Drawing on an international survey of nearly 500 undergraduates across 14 countries, this session reveals how students use AI for study support, creative exploration, wellness, and career preparation, alongside their call for clearer guidance, equity, and ethical frameworks.

Featured Researchers-Presenters:

Luisa Baum, Research Associate, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Ewelina Lacey, Global Operations Director, Institute for Study Abroad

Lori Robbins, Instructional Technologist, Denison University

Cassandra Silva Siblin, Lecturer of Philosophy, York College @ CUNY

Free registration (all registrants receive Recap with session recording and resources)

Title: Academic Integrity at the Intersection of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Issues of Justice, Decolonization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1:00-2:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Registration Link: <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/duvByr2aQemWPhKr9fS-9A#/registration>

Presenters: Heather Lawford (Bishop’s University), Toni Roberts (Mount Allison University)

Description:

Academic Integrity is an important ideal at universities and colleges throughout Canada and beyond. However, it has come under increased scrutiny over the last few years, particularly in the face of decolonization. With the release of generative AI tools, on the heels of COVID-19, the disruption has been amplified. The result has been an even deeper analysis of academic integrity policies and further reflection and consideration for how issues of equity, justice and inclusion (among others) intersect with existing policies. What we are discovering, is that these policies were never equitable: they have resulted in certain students (racialized, international, etc.) being disproportionately accused, with applying policies inconsistently, with issues of clarity and complexity, with reliance on policing and surveillance, with punitive responses, Western cultural bias, and a further entrenchment of the digital divide and class based privilege. In this session, we will briefly discuss some of the research before launching into an actual analysis of an existing policy. We will discuss how to review policy using a justice lens, addressing the inequities that are becoming increasingly apparent upon review.

Heather Lawford is a Canada Research Chair in Youth Development, a 3M National Teaching Fellow, a founding faculty member of the Knowledge Mobilization Graduate Certificate, and a professor in the Psychology Department at Bishop’s University. She also serves as Co-Director of Research at the Centre for Excellence in Youth Engagement at the Students Commission of Canada. Her research focuses on early generativity, that is, how young people are motivated to care for future generations. Further, her knowledge mobilization work focuses on how youth-serving organizations can create space for young people to engage with and shape their legacies of lasting and meaningful change.

Toni Roberts (ABD) has a continuing appointment in Sociology and is the Director of the Purdy Crawford Teaching Centre. Toni’s teaching focuses on the body, gender, sexuality, digital sociology and environmental sociology. Areas of interest include queer theory, feminist theory, poststructuralism, and critical thought. Research on how technology is used to perform gender is of particular interest. SoTL research has included work on student engagement and decommodification of PSE. The impact of GenAI on teaching has been a particular focus in recent years.

Toni teaches in areas as diverse as psychology, sociology and environmental studies while also researching in these areas. Toni has a diverse educational background, including degrees in chemistry, philosophy, feminist studies and education. Toni also has diverse interests. Toni loves photography, the outdoors, hiking (hiked Hadrian’s Wall for his 50th birthday) and sea kayaking with their dog Trinh.

Stony Brook University CELT AI Panel Discussion: Say Hello to AI – How Do You Teach with Today’s Innovation?

Oct. 29th, 2-3PM EST

As AI drives rapid change across professional fields, how do we bring these developments into our classrooms? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Stony Brook University experts:

Dr. Marivi Fernández-Serra — Professor, Physics & Astronomy & Institute for Advanced Computational Sciences
Dr. Samita Heslin — Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Lav Varshney — Director, Artificial Intelligence Innovation Institute (AI3), Della Pietra Infinity Chair

The CELT AI Panel Discussion will gather academic thought leaders to explore how generative AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and the knowledge students need for today’s world. Our panelists will share practical strategies for integrating AI-related advancements into course content, highlight both opportunities and challenges, and discuss how educators can help students build critical thinking, ethical awareness, and hands-on experience with emerging AI technologies. Join us to examine how teaching can evolve alongside an AI-transformed society.

Register here on Zoom

Don’t miss this chance to reflect on how teaching can evolve in an AI-shaped world!

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9-in-9 Overtime: UDL 3.0 Insights

Free Webinars Where Universal Design for Learning Expands Beyond Boundaries

Ready to dive deeper into UDL 3.0? Our groundbreaking “9-in-9” series has sparked such enthusiasm that we’re amplifying its impact! Due to overwhelming responses and rich proposal submissions, we’re expanding our horizons to bring you even more transformative insights into Universal Design for Learning 3.0. Each 60-minute webinar delivers focused, actionable strategies specifically designed for higher education. You’ll gain practical tools and resources readily adaptable to any discipline. Visit the 9-in-9 Overtime Padlet for a complete listing of webinars.

Register now to secure your spot in this enhanced professional development journey! You may register for the remaining webinars HERE.

October 29, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern — Sprinkles of Surprise and Delight: Bringing Joy and Play into Higher Education

Danny Smith will share insights and actionable strategies for applying the UDL 3.0 Guideline, Interests and Identities (9), across modalities and disciplines.
Select HERE to register for this free virtual webinar.

October

Navigating Research Methodologies: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Study – October 17 | 12:30-1:00 pm Central Time

Unlocking Quantitative Research: Designs, Tools, and Analysis for Evidence-Based Inquiry– October 31 | 12:30-1:00 pm Central Time

November

Exploring Qualitative Research: Methodological Designs, Tools, and Meaning-Making – November 14 | 12:30-1:00 pm Central Time

Mastering Mixed Methods: Strategic Integration for Richer Research Outcomes – November 20 | 12:30-1:00 pm Central Time

Emotions at the Core: A Human-Centered Approach to AI – November 21 | 12:00-1:00 pm Central Time

December

Enriching Adult Learning – A Deep Dive into “Transition from Pedagogy to Andragogy – December 4 | 12:30-1:00 pm Central Time

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced scholars and practitioners across a range of timely topics. Visit our events page to explore the full schedule and reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing you this fall as we engage, explore, and elevate adult learning together.

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Magna Commons Webinars

Magna Publications has an extensive collection of webinars on various topics related to higher education and pedagogy that are free for all Ramapo faculty and staff. To access these webinars, go to the following link:

Please note: in order to access the webinars, you must use your Ramapo College email address for registration.

Go to https://www.magnapubs.com/register/. Enter information in the required fields > Submit. NOTE: if you get an error that your password does not match, skip down to the EXISTING USERS Section below
Once successfully registered, you will see a screen “Thank you for completing your registration”
Go to https://www.magnapubs.com/profile/join-sitelicense/9147b116e75ef2dda5503461866ce3de
On the right side of the page, in the “Username or email address” box, enter the email address that you submitted in Step 1 or if you are an EXISTING USER enter the username or email address entered at time of registration
Enter your password > Login
On the My Account page > Join Team
On the My Online Access page click the appropriate orange “Go to Magna Commons”

Need help?

Call 800-433-0499 ext. 2 (outside the U.S. & Canada call 608-246-3590 ext. 2.). Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday
Email support@magnapubs.com
They also have an online chat that can help!

AAC&U Webinars

The Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) offers periodic webinars on various topics related to higher education and pedagogy that are free for all Ramapo faculty and staff. To access these webinars, go to the following link:

https://www.aacu.org/events/webinar

On this page, you will see a list of upcoming webinars that you may sign up to attend, as well as a link to Past Webinars that you may view recordings of.

Please note: in order to access these webinars, you must log in to the AAC&U website using a Ramapo email address as a login. Go to this account web page to login to your account, create a new account, or change your username or password.