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April 2025 Edition

Creative Uses of AI: Highlights from a Recent Teaching and Learning Conference

Spring is conference season in many academic disciplines. Wherever your recent conference adventures have taken you, it’s likely GenAI was a discussion topic in your recent or upcoming learning with colleagues beyond Furman mall. Such was the case at this year’s Southern Regional Faculty Instructional Development Consortium (SRFIDC), a unique gathering of faculty, academic staff, and educational/faculty developers. One of this year’s activities was a gallery walk of our current uses of GenAI in our personal and professional lives, many of which resonated with what we have been getting up to in our “AI in Action” series. Read more >>>

Furman Engaged Contest Encourages Student Reflection

Furman's Writing Programs and Writing & Media Lab are once again co-sponsoring a contest designed to promote thoughtful reflection among students participating in Furman Engaged 2025. Students have two ways to participate. Help us spread the word about it to them! Read more >>>

April Professional Development Opportunities

As we move into April, the FDC will offer three valuable learning opportunities, designed to enhance teaching practices and scholarly endeavors. Lunch will be provided in the Trustees’ Dining Room of the Daniel Dining Hall. Register today! Read more >>>

Teaching Partnerships Fund Fosters Excellence in Collaboration

Celebrate Furman's 11th annual Dins Day by making a donation of $5 or more to the FDC’s Beverly Osborne Williams Teaching Partnerships Fund, which provides faculty, academic staff, and students with meaningful opportunities for collaborative teaching and growth. Read more >>>

2025 Learning Exchange to Celebrate Small Victories

Our 2025 Learning Exchange will focus on incremental changes that create significant impact in teaching, scholarship, and leadership development. Come for a day of interactive sharing, micro-learning, collaborative activities, celebration, and lunch. Read more >>>
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