Texas A&M Corpus Christi Center for Faculty Excellence

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/

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

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

💻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

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!

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/

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

📣 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!

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 – Office of Academic Affairs 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...

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.