Join us from April 14 to April 18, 2025, for an enriching experience designed to inspire and empower Tarleton’s faculty and staff! EE Week features a range of content delivered on the Stephenville campus, Fort Worth campus and online (via Zoom).
You can look forward to the following content:
Monday & Thursday: Engaging Faculty/Staff Presentations
Monday, April 14, 2025 & Thursday, April 17, 2025
Dive into engaging Faculty/Staff Presentations covering topics such as Teaching Excellence, AI in Higher Education, Community-Engaged Learning, and Experiential Learning. Gain valuable insights and strategies from our own experts to enhance your professional practice and student outcomes.
View the faculty/staff presentation guide for all the details!
Tuesday: Unlocking AI – Microsoft Copilot Prompt-a-thon
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Get ready to supercharge your AI skills! In these two dynamic sessions with experts from Microsoft and World Wide Technology, you will explore how AI tools can simplify planning, personalize experiences, and bring fresh energy to any environment. Plus, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to empower others to use AI creatively and responsibly, preparing them for a future shaped by technology.
Session 1 – Empowering You | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- What is Artificial Intelligence?
- Get started with effective prompting
- Explore how to utilize free tools, like Copilot, effectively
Session 2 – Empowering the Classroom | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Evaluate AI classroom integrations
- Examine free resources
- Create a plan to engage your students with AI
Please be prepared with your preferred (and fully charged!) device as these sessions are highly interactive and encourage you to follow along.
Tuesday: Last Lecture – Adventures of a Texan Neuroscientist with Dr. Amber Harris Bozer
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Experience the thought-provoking Last Lecture Series event featuring Dr. Amber Harris Bozer, as she shares insights and reflections on a topic of personal significance. The Last Lecture will take place in the Thompson Student Center Ballrooms at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th. You can also join us virtually via a livestream.
Wednesday: Keynote and Workshop – Vintage Innovation and AI with Dr. John Spencer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Faculty and staff are invited to join us for a thought-provoking keynote with Dr. John Spencer, bestselling author of Vintage Innovation and The A.I. Roadmap. Dr. Spencer will explore how educators can embrace both the timeless and the cutting-edge in the age of artificial intelligence. Seating for lunch is limited, so please RSVP!
- 11:30 – Lunch buffet line opens
- 12:30 – Keynote begins
- 1:00 – Workshop begins
Do you have questions or concerns?
We understand that this event and its virtual format may lead to questions from our presenters and our audience. The following individuals are happy to assist you:
- Technical Issues During the Event
- Kat Hansen (Administrative Coordinator) or call 254-968-9060
- General Questions/Concerns