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Building Social Media Presence as a Higher Education Professional – September 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Brittany Mejia
Looking for a way to boost your career in higher education? Social media is an effective strategy for educational professionals to market themselves and build a following. Learn strategies and tools on how to strengthen your presence, build educational communities, and student engagement.
Making the Most Out of Your Coursework – September 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Harry Sun
Graduate coursework can be more than a checklist—it’s a risk-free practice for your research and professional skills. This session will offer strategies for leveraging course assignments to advance your academic and professional goals.
Teaching With Technology: Tools to Enhance Learning and Engagement– October 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Harry Sun
Technology can transform classrooms into interactive, inclusive learning environments. This webinar will explore practical tools that boost student engagement and support diverse learning needs. Participants will leave with actionable strategies and technological tools ready to apply in their own teaching.
Breakdown Virtual Classrooms and Building Meaningful Connections – October 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Brittany Mejia PANEL DISCUSSION
Research Methods: Sustainable Scholarship– October 15, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Host: Violet Luxton
This session explores strategies to reduce the environmental footprint of scholarly work. Attendees will learn about eco-friendly approaches to data collection and CGU-specific strategies for conducting low-impact research, travel, and project management. We will highlight digital tools such as Zotero, Notion, and Overleaf for coursework planning and collaboration. The session concludes with a “Sustainability in Scholarship” checklist, designed to encourage long-term reflection and climate-conscious habits across academic disciplines.
Navigating IRB Review and Approval Process – November 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Harry Sun
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) process can feel complex, but understanding it is essential for conducting ethical research. This session will demystify the review process, explain common pitfalls, and provide tips for preparing successful submissions. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or seeking faster approvals, you’ll gain insights to navigate IRB with confidence.
Eco-AI: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Practices – November 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Host: Violet Luxton
This webinar delves into the intersection of AI and sustainability in both research and institutional practices. Participants will explore AI tools used in environmental modeling and data visualization, examine strategies for minimizing energy consumption in research computing, and assess ethical frameworks that help avoid extractive and carbon-intensive AI practices. The session also features case studies from the digital humanities and STEM that demonstrate actionable approaches to climate-conscious innovation.
A Conversation with Dr. Bob Klitgaard: Graduate School Meets Generative AI: What’s Happening, Why It Matters, and How to Respond… – November 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Dr. M. Gloria Gonzalez-Morales
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Bob Klitgaard on his newest book!
How to Support First Generation Students – November 18, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Brittany Mejia
First-generation college students face unique challenges and require additional support when compared to your traditional college student. Educators will become confident in their ability to create a safe and equitable learning space for first generation students. In addition, educators will not only create an inclusive classroom but will allow their first-gen students to feel empowered to pursue and achieve their academic goals.
Using AI Ethically in Research and Writing – November 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Harry Sun
Artificial intelligence offers powerful tools for literature reviews, data analysis, and drafting—but raises important ethical considerations. This webinar will address responsible AI use (ChatGPT in particular) in academic work, including issues of bias, AI hallucination, authorship, and transparency. Attendees will learn practical ways to integrate AI while maintaining scholarly integrity.
From Zotero to Zero Waste: Organizing Research with Purpose – December 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Host: Violet Luxton
This advanced session on Zotero expands on CGU’s most popular training topic by incorporating sustainability and DEI-focused applications for research management. Participants will explore collaborative Zotero plugins, learn how to connect citation workflows to course design platforms, and adopt strategies to align research organization with climate and equity goals. The webinar also shares practical tips for teaching these tools in inclusive classrooms and fostering intentional, purpose-driven scholarship.