May 2026 Teaching Retreat: Carnegie Hotel
A combination of work sessions, course reflection, and class revisions; light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks provided
Join us on Tuesday, May 12th, 8:15 - 4:15, for a day of camaraderie, learning, and planning time to revise classes and get a jump on spring course preps!
Our goals for this day are threefold:
Create opportunities for solidarity, support, and community with your teaching peers on campus.- Offer light opportunities, all optional, to learn new approaches to teaching and planning.
- Provide dedicated time and space, as preferred, for focused, intentional revision & planning of summer & fall classes.
(And we'll feed you along the way!)
Who can register? Anyone teaching classes at ETSU!
- We most certainly welcome our part-time instructors and graduate teaching assistants!
Retreat Registration Form
Retreat Schedule
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8:15 - 8:45 Light Breakfast & Opening Remarks
Ease Into the Day
Grand Soldiers Ballroom (main level)
As you enjoy a light breakfast, chat with your teaching colleagues and build community. Get ready for a day of productivity!
8:35 - Opening Remarks from Provost McCorkle & Alison Barton. Welcome and orientation to the day.
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8:45 - 10:15 Work Session I
Course Planning Time & Optional Sessions
You can choose to spend some or all of this time working on your summer or fall classes. Quiet work space is available in the Wilder Room; discussion work space is available in Grand Soldiers Ballroom. The Taylor Salons (lower level) are also available work space when the scheduled Flash Mentoring session for that room is not underway.
If you'd like to learn (or get refreshed on) some teaching tidbits, you are welcome to attend either/both of the in-person Flash Mentoring sessions, below.
8:45 - 9:15 TBA
9:45 - 10:15 TBA
These optional Flash Mentoring sessions are held in the Taylor Salons (lower level).
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10:15 - 10:30 Morning Break
Join us in Grand Soldiers to stretch your legs, catch up with colleagues, and refill your coffee
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10:30 - 12:00 Work Session II
Course Planning Time & Optional Sessions
You can choose to spend some or all of this time working on your summer or fall classes. Quiet work space is available in the Wilder Room; discussion work space is available in Grand Soldiers Ballroom. The Taylor Salons (lower level) are also available work space when the scheduled Flash Mentoring session for that room is not underway.If you'd like to learn (or get refreshed on) some teaching tidbits, you are welcome to attend either/both of the in-person Flash Mentoring sessions, below.
10:30 - 11:00 TBA
11:30 - 12:00 TBA
These optional Flash Mentoring sessions are held in the Taylor Salons (lower level).
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12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
Lunch
Grand Soldiers Ballroom (main level)
Enjoy a lunch on us as you decompress, talk with colleagues, and refresh yourself for more productivity in the afternoon. Share any new ideas you're putting into your classes with others as you eat!
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12:45 - 2:15 Work Session III
Course Planning Time & Optional Sessions
Following the same options as the morning sessions.
12:45 - 1:15 TBA
1:45 - 2:15 TBA
These optional Flash Mentoring sessions are held in the Taylor Salons (lower level).
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2:15 - 2:30 Afternoon Snack Break
Afternoon Snack Break
If you were wondering where dessert was after lunch, this is the place! Stretch your legs, grab a snack, and engage in more light conversation as you take a needed cognitive break. You've been working hard!
Sweets, salties, and coffee
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2:30 - 4:00 Work Session IV
Course Planning Time & Optional Sessions
Following the same options as the morning sessions.
2:30 - 3:00 TBA
3:30 - 4:00 TBA
These optional Flash Mentoring sessions are held in the Taylor Salons (lower level).
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4:00 - 4:15 Closing Reflection & Drawings
It's a Wrap
We'll gather to bring closure to our day, reflect on our progress, and offer some door prizes as a thank-you for spending your time with us today!