Texas A&M Corpus Christi Center for Faculty Excellence

05/08/2026

The TAMU System is offering a free virtual certificate course over the summer, and there are additional offering in the CIRTL network available!

Certificate Course: https://gradconnect.tamu.edu/register/IntroSummer26

Additional Offerings:
https://cirtl.net/events/

05/05/2026

Reminder: The Faculty Spring Mixer is today in the UC Islander Sandbar and Grill, from 4-5pm.

We hope to see you there!

Hey Faculty!

Join Center for Faculty Excellence at our Spring 2026 Faculty Mixer! Stop by Islander Sandbar and Grill to celebrate wrapping up another semester- with free appetizers & drinks provided by CFE. Early arrivals have a chance at winning some awesome door prizes. 👀 Check out the details below!

📍Location: University Center Islander Sandbar and Grill
📅Date: Tuesday, May 5th (Reading Day)
🕐Time: 4PM - 5PM
Free:
🍹Appetizers & Drinks (1 Drink Ticket Per Person)*
🎊Door Prizes*
*Available while supplies lasts.

Please Note: The event is for faculty only. Additional refreshments available for purchase with Islander Sandbar and Grill

04/27/2026

Hey Faculty!

Join Center for Faculty Excellence at our Spring 2026 Faculty Mixer! Stop by Islander Sandbar and Grill to celebrate wrapping up another semester- with free appetizers & drinks provided by CFE. Early arrivals have a chance at winning some awesome door prizes. 👀 Check out the details below!

📍Location: University Center Islander Sandbar and Grill
📅Date: Tuesday, May 5th (Reading Day)
🕐Time: 4PM - 5PM
Free:
🍹Appetizers & Drinks (1 Drink Ticket Per Person)*
🎊Door Prizes*
*Available while supplies lasts.

Please Note: The event is for faculty only. Additional refreshments available for purchase with Islander Sandbar and Grill

04/22/2026

💻Didn't get a chance to attend the AI Community of Practice Showcase? No worries, you can view all TAMU-CC AI Community of Practice faculty posterboard presentations in the Atrium at the Faculty Center!

💻Stop by to see how faculty redesigned a component of their course to explore methods in which AI tools can support instruction and knowledge! 📖🎒

📆Available to view from 4/22 - 4/27

04/17/2026

Thank you to Dr. Chris Benedetti (AI Fellow), all CoP facilitators and presenters, and attendees for making the AI Community of Practice Showcase a success!

The innovative ideas from our faculty for AI-driven teaching and learning show their continued dedication to teaching excellence and student success. Amazing work from all!

04/15/2026

2026 AI Learnathon in the ACUE!

Building AI Literacy Across the Texas A&M University System!

🗓️Save the date! March 27th--April 30, 2026
"The 2026 AI Learnathon is a system-wide, month -long initiative designed to build foundational artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among faculty and staff across The Texas A&M University System."

Available to all TAMU-CC Faculty!

📍Here is the link to activate your account:
https://learn.acue.org/my-account/join-team/4d35fb0efaacb07ad321fa8050a54169/

📍Here are the links to the "Quick Studies"
Introduction to Generative AI
https://learn.acue.org/my-courses/course-introduction-to-gen-ai/

Writing Effective AI Prompts
https://learn.acue.org/my-courses/writing-effective-ai-prompts-course/

Empowering Students to Use AI Responsibly
https://learn.acue.org/my-courses/empowering-students-use-ai-responsibly/

Teaching with AI-Inclusive and AI-Resistant Learning Experiences
https://learn.acue.org/my-courses/teaching-with-ai-centered-resident-learning-experiences/

Leveraging AI To Develop Course Resources
https://learn.acue.org/my-courses/leveraging-ai-develop-course-resources/

Transforming Assignments in the Age of AI (A Thought Exercise)
https://learn.acue.org/my-courses/course-transforming-assignments-in-the-age-of-ai/

04/15/2026

Islander Caring For Parenting Students, A Presentation for Faculty
Sponsored by Dean of Students & Center for Faculty Excellence!

🗓️Save the Date: April 20th 1:30PM - 3:30PM

🕐Dean of Students will be in UC Dolphin 306 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm.
- 1:30pm, Urban Institute will present their research on Parenting Students
- 2:30pm, Dr. Rosie Ruiz will present on Title IX
- 3:00pm, Dr. Claudia Ayala and Ms. Karyn Salazar-Vega will present on Care & Assistance

04/13/2026

📣 Reminder!
🗓️ Join us tomorrow Tuesday, April 14th, from 11:30am-2:30pm, for the AI Community Practice Showcase!
📍 University Center Legacy 145
➡️If you haven't already, use the QR Code to follow CFE on I-Engage! All Islander faculty, staff, and students are welcome!
We hope to see you there!

03/27/2026

Today is National AI Literacy Day!

Ready to explore AI in a practical, approachable way? The Texas A&M University System 2026 AI Learnathon gives faculty and staff a month-long opportunity to build foundational AI skills through hands-on learning, campus events, and system-wide programming.

With learning opportunities through Grow with Google and ACUE, participants can explore tools like AI Essentials and Prompting Essentials and work toward certification.

Learnathon dates: March 27 through April 30, 2026.
Enroll today and take the next step in building future-ready skills.

2026 AI Learnathon Building AI Literacy Across the A&M System The 2026 AI Learnathon is a system-wide, month-long initiative designed to build foundational artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among faculty and staff across The Texas A&M University System. Running March 27 – April 30, 2026, the L...

03/18/2026

Tonight is the deadline to register for Green Zone Training. RSVP now at https://forms.office.com/r/Q7utW3JcsE

Green Zone Training is back—this is your opportunity to better understand and support our military-connected students right here on campus.

Lunch will be provided, but RSVP is required and seats are limited.

Join us for a military competency training designed for faculty and staff to learn about military life, culture, and the real challenges our student veterans and their families navigate.

📅 March 27, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 UC Oso, Room 221

This training will cover:
• GI Bill and Hazlewood Act
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Overview of military life
• Challenges faced by military families
• Campus resources and referral support

If you work with students, this matters. If you want to better support our Islanders, this is where it starts.