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Burnout isn't just an individual problem--and you don't have to navigate experiencing it alone.

This fall, join facilitator Dr. Rhonda Stanton for a four-session book club on Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways to Reckoning and Renewal. Check out the blog post below to learn more about the group, find meeting times, and sign up to join now!

Burned Out? Let's Talk About It—Join the Unraveling Faculty Burnout Book Club - What's Happening at FCTL Academic work can be incredibly meaningful and fulfilling. It can also–as many faculty members will attest to–be exhausting. In Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways to Reckoning and Renewal, Rebecca Pope-Ruark discusses why burnout has become so common in universities and the isolating experienc...

Join Dr. Matthew Siebert for the first session of the AI Exchange Webinar Series tomorrow from 11:30AM to 12:30PM!

AI Exchange Begins Tomorrow - What's Happening at FCTL Tomorrow marks the beginning of the AI Exchange webinar series, where faculty members across campus will host sessions delving into the most hot-button topic in education today: artificial intelligence. Join Dr. Matthew Siebert on September 9th from 11:30AM to 12:30PM for the first of the many AI Ex...

Looking for ways to improve your online course this semester? Join the FCTL's Senior Instructional Designer, Dr. Stacy Rice, for the first session of a Quality Matters (QM) workshop that will help you take your virtual class to the next level. Session one kicks off next Friday at 9:00 AM--follow the link below for more information and RSVP to attend now!

Improving Your Online Course Workshop - What's Happening at FCTL Join FCTL Instructional Designer Dr. Stacy Rice next week for the first session of a transformative workshop series that will help you take your online course to the next level! Next Friday, September 11, marks the first session of the Improving Your Online Course (IYOC) QM Workshop. This workshop i...

Thank you to all who joined us for the 2026 Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning this August, and a special thank you to our faculty presenters for sharing their ideas, experiences, and inspiring work! We’re proud to support a community committed to continually improving how we teach and learn.

This fall, the FCTL is excited to promote a series of webinars revolving around perhaps the most hot-button topic currently in the academic world: artificial intelligence. Read the blog post below to find out more about these faculty-led sessions and sign-up to attend now.

Experience the AI Exchange - What's Happening at FCTL This fall, the FCTL is excited to promote a series of faculty-led webinars discussing different aspects of and perspectives on one of the most hot-button issues facing the academic world today: artificial intelligence. These one-hour long virtual sessions are being hosted by a variety of faculty mem...

Welcome back to campus!

As your semester begins, don't forget to get involved in our academic community this semester by joining one of the FCTL's fall 2026 Faculty Communities. Take a look at the full list and descriptions of this semester's groups via the link below and register to join your group now!

Join a Fall 2026 Faculty Community - What's Happening at FCTL The fall semester has officially begun, and the FCTL would like to give you a very warm welcome back to campus! As every faculty member knows, the beginning of the semester brings many responsibilities, events, and an overload of information. It can be easy to get swept up in all the commotion and m...

The deadline to register for the 41st Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning is tonight. If you haven't registered yet, now is the time--don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with fellow faculty members tomorrow beginning at 7:30 AM! Find more information and a full list of presenters at the event on the Showcase webpage below.

Follow the link to register for the Showcase now. Don't forget to also join us in the library living room after the Showcase to meet and chat with the keynote speaker for this year's Showcase, Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark. The FCTL looks forward to seeing you there!

Missouri State University Are you using AI, Brightspace, or active learning to engage students? Have you tried new teaching strategies, student-centered approaches, or innovative formative assessments? We want to hear how you're making learning more engaging, self-directed, and impactful! 

Don't forget to register for the 41st Faculty Showcase on Teaching and Learning before you leave campus for the summer!

To find the sign-up within My Learning Connection, click the link below and navigate to the “Learning and Development” card in My Missouri State. Select “My Learning Connection” from the links, and type “Showcase” into the search box in the top right of the screen. From the results, select the section you’d like to register for and save your spot at the event.

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Congratulations to Dr. Stacy Rice, who was recently awarded the Igniting Opportunity 2025-2026 Implementation award! Dr. Rice is a senior instructional designer with the FCTL, and was granted this award in recognition of her work with Quality Matters (QM) quality assurance practices.
https://blogs.missouristate.edu/fctl/2026/05/05/dr-stacy-rice-awarded-igniting-opportunity-2025-2026-implementation-award/

Mark your calendars! The FCTL's Spring Scholarship Summit is now only two weeks away.