Name: We Teach Because We Love: Guiding Students to Reach Their Full Potential Workshop w/ Dr. Bryan Dewsbury
Start: 2025-08-12T10:30:00-0600
End: 2025-08-12T12:00:00-0600

Welcome to the Fall 2025 Professional Development Week (PDW)!

Theme: Level Up Your Teaching: Building Foundations

We’re excited for you to join us for professional development week! This event is CETL’s pre-semester conference where you can gain the professional development you need for the upcoming semester. PDW focuses on teaching techniques and tips that you can try this semester, technological trainings to help you gain the skills needed to utilize software and apps that support teaching, and networking to connect our campus community.

As you prepare your schedule, focus on the workshops that best suit your professional development goals and schedule. A wide range of offerings is provided, so pick the ones that will benefit you the most.

Need to request an interpreter? Please use the Accessibility Services Interpreter Request Form.

Tuesday August 12, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT

Centennial Campus Atrium

Ready to take your teaching to the next level? This interactive workshop will build upon the themes from Dr. Dewsbury’s keynote, offering practical strategies to create inclusive, equity-centered learning environments. Participants will explore how to foster authentic connections with students, support their development, and create classrooms where every learner can thrive. Through collaborative discussion and reflection, faculty will leave equipped with actionable approaches to make their teaching more intentional, impactful, and equitable.

Speakers

Enrique Romo

VP Student Experience and DEI, Pikes Peak State College

Dr. Bryan Dewsbury

Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, Florida International University

Bryan M. Dewsbury, PhDI was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, and pursued a Bachelor’s degree at Morehouse College, and a Masters and PhD from Florida International University (FIU). At FIU I explored a number of interesting questions in marine ecology and ecological economics... Read More →

Tuesday August 12, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MDT
Centennial Campus Atrium

Workshop with Dr. Bryan Dewsbury