New England Faculty Development Consortium
Upcoming Conferences
NEFDC 2026 Conferences
Spring 2026 Virtual Workshop Series: Learning. Connecting. Growing.
Mark your calendars! NEFDC is announcing our two Spring 2026 Virtual Learn & Connect Workshops. NEFDC is excited to announce two virtual workshops planned for Spring 2026.
Building on the success of recent sessions, we expect to explore timely themes—including the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in higher education and fresh, innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
These workshops will offer accessible, engaging opportunities to connect with colleagues across the region and gather practical ideas for your courses and campus work.
Save the date for our next virtual workshop.
April Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Title: Designing Experiential Learning in Academic Courses
Description: This 90-minute workshop invites participants to explore experiential learning as both a pedagogical strategy and a form of professional preparation. Centered on community-based learning, the session examines how thoughtfully designed experiences can strengthen academic learning while helping students develop skills and competencies that transfer across careers and professional contexts. Participants will engage with examples, reflection, and discussion to consider how community-engaged work can be meaningfully incorporated into their own courses.
Presenter: Erin Smith
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Erin Smith serves as the Civic Engagement Coordinator at Bristol Community College, supporting faculty in the design and implementation of community-based, experiential learning across the curriculum. She helps develop structured learning experiences that connect students with community partners, strengthen career competencies, and produce meaningful outcomes for the communities they serve. Erin’s work centers on building sustainable campus-community partnerships that advance student success and community impact. |