TCVPA Faculty Development Workshops
Fall Semester Schedule – 2026
SEPTEMBER
17
sep
Values Culture Coffee Hour
Sense of Community & Care; All TCVPA faculty and staff are welcome to the opening
coffee hour.
Location: School of Art Conference Room 102
EVENT INFORMATION
8:30–10:00AM
25
sep
Faculty Development Workshops
The Strategic Plan and Its Impact on Academic Areas, hosted by Dean Camacho; plus, an overview of opportunities and resources with Associate
Dean Walz.
Location: Maedgen 240
EVENT INFORMATION
1:00-3:00PM
OCTOBER
15
OCT
Values Based Coffee Hour
Curiosity & Innovation; Join us for a conversation with Associate Dean Alex Wiseman
and faculty from the College of Education to explore research interests, identify
connections, and discover possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
Come curious and ready to share what you’re working on, wondering about, or hoping
to explore.
Location: TLPDC Room 153
EVENT INFORMATION
8:30–10:00AM
30
OCT
Faculty Development Workshops
Practical Application & Orientation to the Annual Faculty Report (AFR), Part 1
Location: Maedgen 240
EVENT INFORMATION
1:00–2:30PM
NOVEMBER
TBD
NOV
12
NOV
Values Based Coffee Hour
Creativity, Curiosity & Innovation; Join the TCVPA Emerging Technologies Working Group
for a watch party and discussion following the Creative Horizons: Emerging Technology
Webinar.
Location: TLPDC Room 153
EVENT INFORMATION
8:30–10:00AM
19
NOV
Collaborative Arts & Humanities Exchange
Signature Event in collaboration with the College of Arts & Sciences.
Location: Studio 267 – Maegden Theatre Complex
EVENT INFORMATION
3:00–5:00PM
DECEMBER
3
DEC
Values BASED Coffee Hour
Sense of Community; All Faculty & Staff are welcome to enjoy company with a sprinkle
of Holiday Cheer. Optional: Wear your ugly sweater and bring a recipe to share.
Location: TBA
EVENT INFORMATION
8:30–10:00AM
4
DEC
Faculty Development Workshops
Practical Application & Orientation to the Annual Faculty Report (AFR), Part 2
Location: Maedgen 240
EVENT INFORMATION
1:00–3:00PM
Spring Semester Schedule – 2027
JANUARY
14
JAN
Values BASED Coffee Hour
Sense of Community & Principled Conduct; Faculty & Staff are welcome to converse with
members of the TCVPA Outreach & Engagement Faculty Advisory on updates to the college’s
commitment to arts community partnerships in Lubbock and surrounding communities.
EVENT INFORMATION
8:30–10:00AM
FEBRUARY
TBD
FEB
Creative Horizons: Emerging Technology Speaker Series
In person panel discussion
EVENT INFORMATION
TBD
18
FEB
Values BASED Coffee Hour
Creativity, Curiosity & Innovation; Join the TCVPA Emerging Technologies Working Group
for a practical conversation about pedagogy, creative formation, and responsible emerging-technology
practice following the Creative Horizons: Emerging Technology panel.
EVENT INFORMATION
8:30–10:00AM
26
FEB
Faculty Development Workshops
Practical Approaches & Tips on Preparing Dossiers & Formal Review Materials, Part
1
EVENT INFORMATION
1:00–2:30PM
MARCH
18
MAR
Values BASED Coffee Hour
Sense of Community & Principled Conduct; Converse with representatives from the Office
of Outreach & Engagement on best practices and innovations in community engagement
and scholarship.
EVENT INFORMATION
8:30–10:00AM
26
MAR
Faculty Development Workshops
Practical Approaches & Tips to Preparing Dossiers & Formal Review Materials, Part
2
EVENT INFORMATION
1:00–2:30PM
APRIL
1
APR
TCVPA Research & Creative Activity Colloquium & Awards Ceremony
Location: TBD
EVENT INFORMATION
11:00AM–1:00PM
TBD
APR
15
APR
Values BASED Coffee Hour
Creativity, Curiosity & Innovation; Join the TCVPA Emerging Technologies Working Group
for a Listening Session on what faculty are observing, needing. Contributions will
help shape the upcoming planning cycle (2027 – 2028).
EVENT INFORMATION
8:30–10:00AM
MAY
6
MAY
Values BASED Coffee Hour EXPANDED
Sense of Community; Drop in throughout the day to enjoy casual conversations with
colleagues – intended as a reprieve from the stressors of “dead day”.
EVENT INFORMATION
8:00–3:00PM
J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts
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Address
School of Theatre & Dance Building | Box 45060 | 2812 18th Street STE 222 | Lubbock TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.0700 -
Email
talk@ttu.edu