Faculty Focus

A FREE PUBLICATION FROM THE CREATORS OF THE TEACHING PROFESSOR

June 6-8, 2025

The Teaching Professor Conference is the place for educators who are passionate about the art and science of teaching. It’s an exhilarating three-day event focused on the latest research-based, classroom-tested best practices to enhance your knowledge. Join hundreds of educators from around the world!

On-Demand: Through October 27, 2025

Get ready for the new academic year with the Teaching Professor Online Conference: Ready, Set, Teach! This virtual, multi-disciplinary conference delivers evidence-based, practical teaching strategies to energize your classroom from day one. Join faculty at all career stages for engaging plenaries, dynamic sessions, and thought-provoking posters on innovative pedagogy and classroom challenges. With live sessions and on-demand access, you’ll gain fresh ideas, refine your teaching, and boost student engagement—no travel required. Register today and step into the new semester with confidence and inspiration!

On-Demand: Through November 21, 2025

The Faculty Development Professionals Conference (FDPC) is your go-to virtual event for advancing faculty development. Join us live online on August 28 for interactive sessions, expert insights, and peer connections—or catch up later with on-demand access through November 21. Explore 15+ sessions and two plenaries on strengthening teaching centers, designing impactful programs, assessing initiatives, and fostering faculty growth. No travel needed—just actionable strategies, dynamic discussions, and networking from your own workspace. Register today to gain fresh ideas and elevate your faculty development efforts!

On-Demand: Through December 16, 2025

The landscape of higher education is rapidly evolving, and institutions are facing unprecedented policy shifts that demand strategic, thoughtful responses. Navigating Policy Shifts in Higher Education: A Conference on Strategies for Progress is a one-day virtual conference is designed to equip educators, administrators, and institutional leaders with actionable strategies to navigate these changes while continuing to foster academic integrity, student success, and strong campus communities.

October 2-4, 2025

The Leadership in Higher Education Conference is your opportunity to gain the insights and strategies needed to meet today’s challenges head-on. Designed specifically for higher education leaders, this event is packed with actionable solutions that will empower you to tackle your toughest issues with confidence.

On-Demand: Through January 23, 2026

The Instructional Design Professionals Conference (IDPC) is your go-to virtual event for practical strategies, expert insights, and peer connections—all without leaving your desk. Join us live online October 21-22 for interactive sessions, facilitated discussions, and networking with top experts. Explore cutting-edge topics like AI, technology integration, faculty collaboration, and instructional design best practices across 18 breakout sessions in six tracks. Can’t attend live? No problem—on-demand access through January 23 lets you learn at your own pace. Register today to level up your skills, expand your network, and earn a Credly digital badge to showcase your expertise!

November 21-22, 2025

The 2025 National Conference on Student Life (NCSL) is a two-day student life conference packed with practical skills students can use right away. Each year, dynamic speakers inspire and equip students with tools for success on campus and beyond and actionable methods for student advisors to improve in their position. Sessions cover communication, networking, leadership, professional growth, and wellness. Attendees leave motivated, connected, and ready to make an impact—with lifelong skills to thrive in college and their careers.

On-Demand: Through March 6, 2026

Explore the future of teaching with AI! The Teaching Professor Conference on AI in Education brings together educators, academic leaders, instructional designers, and industry experts to uncover innovative strategies and best practices for integrating artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into higher education. Gain practical insights, discover cutting-edge tools, and connect with experts who are transforming the way we teach and learn in the digital age. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving world of AI in education!