NACEP, the Advanced Credit Program's accrediting body, requires all dual credit adjuncts to attend one professional development workshop every academic year. For this reason, the ACP offers a wide variety of PD workshops each year. A list of this year's professional development workshops will become available as we schedule them.
Adjuncts who participate in these workshops receive one student scholarship (limit of two per academic year). If you have questions, please email Ben Andrews at bcadcc@umsl.edu.
Past Events...
History Professional Development - September 22, 2024
30th anniversary of the Hellenic Government-Karakas Family Foundation Professorship in Greek Studies
- A presentation by Prof. Michael Cosmopoulos on the accomplishments of the professorship
- A performance of Greek dances by the Kyklos Hellenic Dancers of St. Louis
- The premiere of American Odyssey: The Greeks of St. Louis, a documentary about the history of the Greek community in St. Louis
- The public launch of the digital exhibition Oral Histories of the St. Louis Greeks
- A pre-publication preview of two books: History of the Greek Community of St. Louis, and G.I. Greeks
- A reception - with Greek food, of course!
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Century Rooms, 3rd Floor Millennium Student Center
17 Arnold Grobman Dr.
Saint Louis, MO 63121-4400
History Professional Development - September 26, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: 331 Social Sciences Building
(UMSL's North Campus)
Speaker: Dr. Nobuko Adachi, Professor of Anthropology at Illinois State University
Topic: Cultural Sustainability and Ideological Shirts in a Post-disaster period: The case of the Soma Nomaoi Cavalry Event in Fukushima After 3.11
Abstract: In this talk, Dr. Adachi will share research on the consequences of the triple catastrophe of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that occurred on March 11, 2011. She will share her findings on how survivors in a Fukushima locality continue to reconstruct their communities within new natural and social environments. Using the specific case of the legendary Nomaoi Cavalry ceremony, she will trace shifts in ideology and will offer insights into broader concerns related to social change and environmental impact.
TCH ED Professional Development - September 26, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: 234 Benton Hall
43 Benton Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63121
Speaker: Julie Smith Sodey, Ed.D
Topic:
- Syllabi & Assessment Work session
- We will use the approved UMSL templates to prepare and submit syllabi as well as course assessment examples for your ACP courses.
- Professional Development Session: Evolving Pathways for Teacher Certification
Teaching and Technology Conference - October 3-4, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Key Note Speaker: José Antonio Bowen, Ph.D.
Dr. Bowen has been leading innovation and change for over 40 years at Stanford, Georgetown and the University of Southampton (UK), then as a dean at Miami University and SMU and as President of Goucher College (voted a Top 10 Most Innovative College under his leadership).
Keynote session: The Frontier of Teaching: The Power of AI in Teaching
This session will explore the role of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the way we learn, work, and think. In the age of AI, critical thinking skills, information literacy, and a liberal arts education are more important than ever. As AI continues to reshape the nature of work and human thinking, it is vital to equip students and educators with AI literacy skills needed to thrive in this rapidly evolving world.
Dr. Bowen will not only discuss the transformative impact of AI but also demonstrate real-world applications changing the face of teaching. Come away with practical examples of how you can empower yourself and your students with AI literacy skills essential for this new frontier.
Conference Schedule/Session Times
Registration Closed
Art & Design Professional Development - October 7, 2024
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Hybrid: UMSL Fine Arts Building (Room TBD)/Zoom
Speaker: Jeffrey Johnson (Illustrator, Cartoonist) & Maureen Quigley (Art History, Game Design)
Chemistry Professional Development - October 7, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
Location: (Hybrid: In-person or Zoom)
Murray Lecture 4:00 - 4:50 pm ( 103 Benton Hall)
Teaching Lab Tour/demo/discussion 5:00 - 6:00 pm (313 Science Learning Building)
Click here to join the meeting on Zoom
Speaker: Carlos Bustamante, UC Berkeley
Topic: Division of Labor and Mechanism of Translocation in viral ring ATPase
Political Science/Gender Studies Professional Development - October 15, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: Anheuser Busch Hall Room 0003 (UMSL North Campus)
Topic: The representation of the Latino/Latinx community in US Politics
Join us for a panel discussion on the representation of the Latino/Latinx community in US Politics. This event will be in English and will include featured guest speakers: UMSL Associate Teaching Professor of Spanish, Dr. John Trevathan; Brian Munoz, Visuals editor and reporter and St. Louis Public Radio; Dr. David Kimball, Professor and chair of Political Science at UMSL
Political Science/Gender Studies Professional Development - October 22, 2024
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: Millennium Student Center Chambers, 3 rd floor
17 Arnold Grobman Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63121
Topic: Amendment 3: Abortion on the Ballot
Join us for a panel discussion about Amendment 3, the ballot initiative to end the abortion ban in Missouri.
History Professional Development - October 24, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: 331 Social Sciences Building ( UMSL North Campus)
Speaker: Dorris Keeven-Franke
Topic: The German-American Heritage of St. Louis
Circle of Educators Seminar - October 28, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: UMSL's ED Collabitat (South Campus)
2993 South Drive
St. Louis, MO 63121
Speakers: Dr. Michael W. Bahr, UMSL and Dr. Julie Hume, St. Clair Elementary School
Topic: Considerations for Class-Wide and School-Wide Management of Student Behavior in the Post-COVID Era
With the onset of COVID and the immediate post-pandemic era, the Centers for Disease Control advocate for a population health approach to address problem behavior (Evans & Bufka, 2020). In schools, this means class-wide and school-wide strategies provide the greatest potential for assisting students post-COVID.
This professional development session will review recent research on productive, proactive behavior management in schools and focus on current best practices for what really works in schools. Active participation by attendees is a component of this presentation.
Biology Professional Development - November 2, 2024
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Location: 102 Benton Hall
43 Benton Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63121
Speaker: Rebecca Polich, PhD
Topic: Under the skin: Using the Anatomage table to conceptualize the unseen organs of the human body
Mathematics Professional Development - November 7, 2024
Time: 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: 100 Lucas Hall ( UMSL North Campus)
Speakers: Laika Satish & Vinay Kodipelly
Topic: AI in Math Education
This session will cover the basics of artificial intelligence and how to get started using it. A presentation will follow about how ChatGPT can be included into Math 1320, an introductory level statistics course. Similarities will be made to show how it can be incorporated into other lower-level mathematics courses.
Political Science/Gender Studies Professional Development - November 21, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: Millennium Student Center Century Rooms A,B,C
17 Arnold Grobman Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63121
Topic: Policy Townhall: Advocacy after the election
This event cosponsored by the Regional Health Commission will focus on health policy in Missouri and will feature panelists who are policy makers, health care professionals, and community members.
UMSL Spring Forum on Teaching - February 7, 2025
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be shared with registrants shortly before the event)
Speaker: Multiple
Topic: Preparing Students for an AI World: Focusing on Process over Product
This event will include a keynote speech, (virtual) roundtable workshop, and panel presentation all on the subject on AI in the university, going beyond tinkering to strategic implementation of this new technology. UMSL faculty, staff, and students are all welcome to attend.
Catherine Pelican Memorial Lecture (History PD) - February 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm (Reception) 7:30 (Event)
Location: Century Room A, 3rd Floor Millennium Student Center (UMSL North Campus)
17 Arnold B Grobman Dr
St. Louis, MO 63121
Speaker: Nicholas Doumanis, Professor and Illinois Chair in Hellenic Studies
University of Illinois Chicago
Topic: Greece's Jews and the Holocaust
Philosophy Professional Development - February 13, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Location: 234 Benton Hall
43 Benton Ct.
St. Louis, MO 63121
Speaker: Waldemar Rohloff
Topic: Teaching in an AI World
Art & Design Professional Development - February 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Hybrid (Zoom link sent closer to event)
Christian Brothers College High School
1850 De La Salle Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63141
Speakers: Mary Henderson & Marie Oberkirsh
Schedule:
6:00p-6:05p: Meet and Greet
6:05p-6:55p: Mary Henderson, Hand Building
6:55p-7:10p: Break and dinner
7:10p-8:00p: Marie Oberkirsch, Letterpress Printing)
Japenese Studies/UMSL Global (History PD) - February 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: 103 Anheuser Busch Hall (UMSL North Campus)
Speaker: Dr. James Welker
Professor in the Department of Cross-Cultural Studies at Kanagawa University, Yokohama
Topic: Re-envisioning 'Women' in Late Twentieth Century Japan: Feminists, Lesbians, and Queer Manga Artists and Fans
In this talk, Dr. Welker will introduce topics from his new book, which examines these communities and their cultural import.
Foreign Languages Professional Development - March 1, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 001, 003, and 004 Anheuser-Busch Hall (UMSL North Campus)
Speaker: TBD
Topic: Sharing Your Best Practices in the Language Classroom: A Mini-Conference
Business Professional Development - March 5, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: 106 Express Scripts Hall (UMSL North Campus)
Speaker: Dr. Jill Bernard-Bracy
Supply Chain & Analytics Faculty, University of Missouri – St. Louis
Topic: Unlocking the Power of Data Analytics: Transforming Insights into Action
In this workshop, Dr. Bracy will explore how data analytics is reshaping decision-making processes across industries. She will discuss foundational concepts of descriptive analytics and highlight the role of visualization in communicating insights effectively. This hands-on session, held in a computer lab, will provide attendees with the opportunity to work directly in Excel to apply data analytics techniques. Participants will gain practical experience identifying trends, uncovering patterns, and developing actionable insights that can be applied in educational and professional settings.
This workshop requires instructors to bring their laptops and is specifically designed for educators who want to deepen their understanding of data analytics and enhance their ability to integrate these skills into their teaching or professional practice.
Womein in Politics Panel (Political Science Professional Development) - March 13, 2025
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: SGA Chambers, 3rd Floor Millenium Student Center (UMSL North Campus)
or Zoom (Join the meeting here)
Topic: This panel discussion with women from diverse backgrounds who have held elected office provides insight into state and local government, the challenges that women face in campaigning and governing, and the way that women with different backgrounds and partisan identities can work together to advance policy. Attendees can attend in person or on Zoom. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Students are welcome. See the attached flyer for details.
Teaching with Objects (History PD) - March 15, 2025
Time: 9:00-11:00am
Location: Missouri History Museum
Topic: During this in-person workshop at the Missouri History Museum, educators will get behind-the-scenes tours of several exhibits and explore teaching strategies for using objects as primary sources in studying history.
Trump's Agenda Panel (Political Science Professional Development) - March 17, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Location: SGA Chambers, 3rd Floor Millenium Student Center (UMSL North Campus)
or Zoom (Join the meeting here)
Topic: A panel of professors with expertise in immigration law, international relations, and domestic policy will discuss the first two months of the Trump administration, what that tells us about the Trump agenda, help to debunk misinformation, and discuss the interactions of the branches of government. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Students are welcome. See the attached flyer for details.
Political Science Professional Development - April 2, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Location: Online (Zoom link shared upon registration)
Presenter: Dr. Sneha Chembayil Rajan
Topic: The Growing Impact of the Indian and Indian-American Community in St. Louis
The Indian and Indian-American community in St. Louis is experiencing remarkable growth, contributing significantly to the region’s cultural, economic, and social landscape. With a rich history of immigration and a thriving presence in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, education, and business, this community is not only expanding in numbers but also in influence.
As St. Louis continues to diversify, the Indian and Indian-American population is playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the city’s identity, fostering cross-cultural exchange, and strengthening the local economy. This talk will explore the vibrant contributions, challenges, and future potential of this dynamic community in the heart of the Midwest.
Edwin H. Fedder Lecture in Foreign and International Affairs - April 11, 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: UMSL Millennium Student Center, The Chamber (3rd Floor)
Presenter: Dr. Cas Mudde
Title: The Global Far Right and Trump’s Presidency
Description: The global far right has celebrated and been emboldened by the return of Trump and Trumpism to the heart of power in the United States. But what is the state of the global far right today? And what role do Trump and Trumpism play within the global far right? Despite its almost homogeneous rise around the world, how united is the “far right” — ideologically, politically, and strategically — around the world?
Cas Mudde is the Stanley Wade Shelton UGAF Professor of International Affairs and Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Georgia. He is the author of, among others, The Far Right Today (2019) and Populism: A Very Short Introduction (2017) and is currently working on research projects on the transformation of European politics and on soccer and politics.
GIS Workshop for Teachers - April 12, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm (Lunch Provided)
Location: Benton Hall, Rm. 401
Description: The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) workshop is designed specifically for middle and high school teachers, focusing on the fundamentals and classroom applications of GIS. This hands-on workshop aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to integrate GIS technology into their curriculum, enhancing the learning experience across various subjects such as geography, environmental science, history, and more.
Participants will learn about the basics of GIS, including map creation, data analysis, and spatial thinking. The workshop features interactive sessions where teachers can explore real-world applications of GIS, learning how to make the subject accessible and exciting for students. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have the confidence to create their own GIS projects and inspire their students with this innovative technology.
Whether you're a novice or have some experience with GIS, this workshop will offer valuable insights and practical tips to make geospatial technology a dynamic part of your teaching toolkit. Join us to discover how GIS can bring a new dimension to your classroom and engage students in a digitally evolving worldIn this final session, learn how to share your analysis, finished maps, and data using ArcGIS Online. We will also cover product options, including layouts in ArcGIS Pro and apps and StoryMaps in ArcGIS Online.
Psychology Professional Development - April 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm
Location: UMSL North Campus, Benton Hall, Rm. 430
Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Siciliani
Topic: The Ultimate Grad Gift: Your Work in Preparing Seniors Before They Leave Your Classrooms to Enter Ours
Description: As the final touchpoint before high school seniors leave your classrooms and transition into ours, you play a unique role in shaping their success at doing so. This session is designed to support this important work by offering additional keys to success, grounded in the latest research on behavioral medicine and social support, along with insights gathered from surveys of college professors about what they wish incoming freshmen had known before stepping into their college classrooms. These insights will help students anticipate and address challenges such as imposter syndrome, the mid-semester scaries, meeting professors' expectations, making new friends, balancing personal schedules, and maintaining well-being. Attendees will leave with strategies they can share (or re-emphasize) to support their students as they transition from the comfort of your classroom to the new demands of college life. Because these tips come directly from college professors, they may help reinforce and expand on what you’ve already been sharing with your students about the "real world" of college. Additionally, attendees will receive a customizable PowerPoint presentation that can be adapted to fit your teaching style and shared with your students—whether to introduce new concepts or reinforce ideas you’ve already covered.
Physics Professional Development - April 21, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
Location: UMSL North Campus, Benton Hall, Rm. 517
Presenter #1: Dr. Vinay Kanth Rao Kodipelly
Topic: Let’s Get Back to Teaching: Let AI Handle the Worksheets
Description: This presentation will showcase how teachers can use AI tools to streamline lesson planning, generate custom problems, and create formative assessments. Dr. Kodipelly will also share practical classroom use-cases with live examples.
Presenter #2: Dr. Cody Ding
Topic: Evidence of Instructional Practices and Role of Student Emotion and Attitude Based on Global Data
Description: Dr. Ding will discuss instructional practices in STEM education, drawing on global data to compare the effectiveness of inquiry-based and teacher-directed approaches. Dr. Ding will also explore how student characteristics influence science literacy outcomes. Ultimately, this presentation aims to spark meaningful dialogue on optimizing teaching strategies for better learning experiences.
UMSL Forum for Community Dialogue - April 24, 2025
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Location: UMSL Campus, RCEW Building
Topic: Accountability in Government
Description: In a thriving democracy, it's our duty to ensure that those who serve in government are held to the highest standards. Be part of the discussion on how we can make a real impact and strengthen our democracy.
The UMSL Forum for Community Dialogue seeks to bring members of the UMSL and the greater St. Louis community together in order to enhance the capacity of groups and individuals to consider and evaluate multiple options and viewpoints about issues that impact our communities.
Communication & Media Professional Development - May 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm
Location: UMSL North Campus, Anheuser-Busch Hall, Rm. 108
Presenter: Prof. Felia Davenport
Topic: Communication in a Digital Age
Description: Communication has evolved significantly in the last decade. It now encompasses various technologies and platforms, from email and instant messaging to social media and video conferencing. How do we create an environment that teaches students effective interaction and communication when a screen has replaced human interaction? This session will explore various approaches for the classroom. What are you doing in your classroom? Come with suggestions on what has and has not worked for your students. This will be an interactive session so we can share and create a hive mind approach to these questions.