Faculty Center

Measuring Alternative Research Impact
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual: Zoom
Measuring Alternative Research Impact: Most tenure and promotion processes require that faculty members meet the expectations of research, teaching, and service. But how do invisible or non-traditional metrics, such as broader impacts, get measured? This workshop covers the basics of alternative research metrics that pertain to teaching or service-focused research impact. The workshop includes tips and strategies using existing university analytic tools and ways to interpret your impact on your tenure and promotion packets.
Presented By: Idalis Villanueva, PhD.. The Menon BranchFlyer-National Security Ecosystem
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Make It Accessible Drop-In / Co-Working Hour (PowerPoint Focus)
2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE WEBINAR
Do you have questions about making your PowerPoint presentations or any other content accessible?
Join the Digital Accessibility Team for open drop-in hours and get direct support for your digital content. Whether you need a hand with alt text, color contrast, or using tools like Ally, we’re ready to help. Stop by for a few minutes with a quick question or stay and work alongside your colleagues. Let’s make accessibility easier, together.
Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.
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Peer Network for Online Teaching Monthly Session
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | MS 240 and Online
Ready to transform your online teaching? Join the Peer Network for Online Teaching, a vibrant community designed to help you master the art of online education. Connect with passionate colleagues to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and navigate the evolving digital landscape together. Whether you’re new to online teaching or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to grow, innovate, and get inspired.
In this collaborative space, you’ll learn how to:

Enhance online teaching practices by exploring innovative strategies, tools, and technologies that support student engagement and success.
Collaborate and connect with colleagues to share experiences, exchange feedback, and co-create solutions to common instructional challenges.
Stay current and inspired by engaging with emerging trends, research, and ideas in digital pedagogy within a supportive professional community.

Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.
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Selecting a Data Repository: Best Practices for Students and Researchers
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
Are you preparing to share your research data but unsure where to deposit it? This workshop will guide you through the process of selecting an appropriate data repository that meets funder and disciplinary requirements. We’ll explore well-known generalist repositories such as Harvard Dataverse & Figshare, and demonstrate strategies for discovering subject-specific repositories tailored to your field. Participants will leave with practical tools and criteria for evaluating repositories based on visibility, metadata support, preservation, and data reuse.
Register for this eventPresented By:Rachel DavisInformation Specialist for Open ScienceRachel is the Information Specialist for Open Science and subject liaison in life and health sciences providing support to UTSA faculty, students and staff. She is available for research consultations and instruction in these areas. Additionally, Rachel is happy to assist with advanced literature searching of biomedical databases, systematic review strategies, research data management plans, and EndNote.

Tech It Up a Notch: Digital Tools to Power Up Your Teaching (Course Design Series)
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE WEBINAR
Explore a curated toolkit of digital apps and platforms that can enhance instruction, collaboration, and assessment. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting started, this session will help you integrate technology with purpose and ease.
Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.
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Sticky Learning: Strategies That Make Knowledge Last (Student Engagement Series)
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE WEBINAR
Help your students retain and apply what they learn. This session introduces evidence-based strategies from cognitive science—like retrieval practice, spaced repetition, and elaboration—that make learning “stick.”
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Panopto Videos for College of Science - STEM Focus
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ONLINE WEBINAR
***Please note this session is specifically for College of Science Faculty.***
Explore Panopto’s essential tools, including screen recording, embedded quizzes, captions, and audio descriptions to create engaging and accessible STEM video content.
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Building Effective Research Centers, Institutes and Clusters
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual: Zoom
A workshop that explores the process of establishing effective Research Centers and Clusters, drawing out the maximum benefits and avoiding the common pitfalls.
Presented By: Richard H. Nader, PhD, and Warren Burggren, PhD, Global Proposal Solutions
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Community Solutions RIG Meeting
2026-03-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual: TEAMS
Monthly meeting of the UT San Antonio Community Solutions RIG
If you would like information on joining existing RIGs, please contact Dr. Siobhan Fleming, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Research Initiatives, Siobhan.Fleming@utsa.edu in the office of Research and Innovation.
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Presentation Skills: Unlocking Your Power to Connect & Inspire
2026-03-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual: Zoom
Learn practical strategies, the 3 P’s, to plan, prepare, and authentically present, handle nerves, and engage your audience. Whether you’re presenting in the classroom, sharing research, or leading a meeting, confident communication is essential to your professional presence. This interactive session helps faculty strengthen their speaking confidence by combining self-awareness and practical techniques. Participants will learn:

The 3 Ps. Proper preparation, Plannin,g and Presentation to increase presentation skills
How personality helps define presentation style.
The importance of preparedness

Presented By: Judith Verdon, DBA Wellsprings Organizational Development Consulting & Norma Guerra, Ph.D., Engaged Leadership Development
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Alt Text Across Disciplines: Describing Images in Art, Math, Science & More!
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:30 | ONLINE WEBINAR
This session explores how to write meaningful, accurate alt text for images across a range of academic disciplines, from art history and literature to chemistry, math, and beyond. You’ll leave with practical strategies and real-world examples to make your course visuals more accessible and effective.
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Teaching and Learning with Generative Artificial Intelligence Informative Sessions
2026-03-25 14:00 - 15:00 | MS 240 and Online
Join us for a dynamic and insightful session designed to empower you with the knowledge and strategies to confidently integrate generative AI into your teaching. This interactive forum will allow you to explore critical topics such as using new AI tools to engage students and ethically integrating them into your curriculum. This is your chance to bring your questions, participate in lively discussions, and collaborate with your peers to develop essential skills and stay ahead of the curve.
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Storytelling with StorymapJS and SoundciteJS
2026-03-25 15:00 - 16:30 | CEDISH Co-Lab, 3.02.32, 3rd Floor, John Peace Library, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX, 78249
This workshop introduces you to two of Knight Lab’s storytelling tools, StoryMapJS and SoundciteJS. StoryMapJS lets you create a map that guides people through locations, timelines, or events. SoundciteJS embeds short, in-line audio clips directly into text. Using both tools helps you create stories that show where events take place and add short audio clips for extra context. By the end of the workshop, you will know how to use both tools and create your own interactive story.
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Teaching in the Age of Distraction: Engagement Through Games
2026-03-27 11:00 - 12:30 | MS 240
Academic Innovation is proud to host an interactive workshop with Cindy Roberts, Faculty Champion in the Math Department.
What if your students were excited to learn Calculus?
Spoiler alert: it’s possible — and Cindy is living proof.
She’s cracked the code on transforming one of the most feared subjects into an experience students actually look forward to. Join us to see how she does it, and leave with practical strategies you can immediately apply in your course.
What to Expect
Join us for a hands-on, play-filled workshop where you’ll experience gamification from the inside out. Working in groups, you’ll explore how to turn complex concepts into learning adventures your students genuinely want to join.
Cindy will demonstrate real classroom strategies using:

Treasure Maps
Cards & Game-Based Activities
Your Discipline vs. Humanity
Escape Rooms
And more creative engagement tools

You’ll walk away with concrete ideas to boost motivation, deepen learning, and re-energize your teaching.
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Creativity in AI : Identity and Expression in Photoshop
2026-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | online
Harness the power of Adobe Photoshop’s AI tools to elevate your skills. This workshop will empower you to create stunning visuals, from enhancing your own headshots to designing compelling promotional materials and much more. Beyond technical skills, we’ll delve into the ethical considerations of AI-enhanced visuals, ensuring you can guide students in building strong, authentic visual identities for their academic and career journeys. Join us to transform your teaching and your digital presence.
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Adobe Peer Network
2026-03-30 15:00 - 16:00 | online
Ready to ignite creativity in your classroom? Join the Adobe Peer Network, a dynamic community where faculty like you come together to explore innovative ways to integrate digital literacy and creativity into teaching.
In these online sessions, you will:

Engage with other faculty interested in the topic.
Learn the newest tips, trends and tools related to the topic.
Share successes and concerns with other faculty interested in the topic.

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STEPS RIG Meeting
2026-03-30 15:00 - 16:30 | John Peace Library | Assembly Room | 4.04.22
Monthly meetings of the UT San Antonio STEPS RIG.
If you would like information on joining existing RIGs, please contact Dr. Siobhan Fleming, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Research Initiatives, Siobhan.Fleming@utsa.edu in the office of Research and Innovation.
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Generative AI Peer Learning Network
2026-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | MS 240 and Online
Are you curious about how generative AI is transforming higher education? Do you want to be at the forefront of these changes at UT San Antonio?
Join the Generative AI Peer Learning Network, a vibrant community dedicated to exploring how these tools can transform teaching and learning. Since its launch in January 2023, the network has become a central hub for faculty and staff from across campus to explore, experiment, and collaborate.
As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Discover new teaching strategies that responsibly and effectively integrate AI.
Stay ahead of the curve on the latest trends and applications.
Contribute to a growing ecosystem that is shaping the future of learning at our university.

This is more than just a network, it’s a space for you to amplify your voice and help guide UT San Antonio’s thoughtful and innovative approach to generative AI. We invite you to join us every last Tuesday of the month and help shape the future.
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Make It Accessible Drop-In / Co-Working Hour (Alt Text)
2026-03-31 10:00 - 11:00 | ONLINE WEBINAR
Do you have questions about alt text or accessibility in general?
Join the Digital Accessibility Team for open drop-in hours and get direct support for your digital content. Whether you need a hand with alt text, color contrast, or using tools like Ally, we’re ready to help. Stop by for a few minutes with a quick question or stay and work alongside your colleagues. Let’s make accessibility easier, together.
Creating an effective learning environment for all is important to us. To request an accommodation, please email DigitalAccessibility@utsa.edu one week prior to your scheduled training.
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