Event Date
Location
Uptown Campus
We’re excited to announce the plenary speakers for the 9th Annual Sparking Success: Faculty Development Conference! This year, we’re welcoming Ned Laff and Scott Carlson, co-authors of Hacking College: Why the Major Doesn't Matter - and What Really Does.
Sparking Success is a platform where faculty of all disciplines and experience levels can share best practices, innovative approaches, and practical ideas to enhance any aspect of faculty life.
Save the Date:
- Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | Plenary Session and Reception
- Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Breakout Session and Lunch
Breakout Session - Call for Proposals | Deadline to Apply is Tuesday, October 20
Breakout session submission criteria:
- Sessions will be 50 minutes long in face-to-face format on Tulane's Uptown Campus.
- Proposals should be no more than 500 words in length, not including bibliography.
- Include 3 learning objectives for participants and an agenda for the 50-minute session.
- Note: All breakout sessions will take place on Thursday, January 7, 2027
Poster Presentation - Request for Posters | Deadline to Apply is Tuesday, October 20
Poster Presentation submission criteria: Clearly describe the focus of the poster and how the visual format will effectively communicate the work (e.g., teaching innovation, research findings, or program development).
- Poster presentations should be designed to foster informal, interactive discussion
- Proposals should be no more than 300 words in length, not including bibliography.
- Include 2–3 learning objectives or key takeaways for viewers.
