Call for Proposals: UMA Faculty Institute 2025

May 15th, Session Details:

Reimagine Learning: The Future of University Teaching

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The 2025 UMA Faculty Institute organizing committee invites presentation proposals from faculty and staff from all disciplines and campuses of our University of Maine System. The Institute aims to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, accessibility, neurodiversity, and emerging instructional strategies in distance education. Through collaborative discussions and innovative presentations, we will examine how AI can enhance learning while ensuring ethical and inclusive practices, how accessibility and Universal Design for Learning can create more equitable educational experiences, and how faculty can implement promising pedagogies and technologies to support diverse learners. By fostering multi-university collaboration, we seek to reimagine teaching and learning in ways that empower students, faculty, and institutions across Maine.

1. What type of 60-minute session are you interested in presenting?

Please plan to present your session in person at the University of Maine at Augusta or via Zoom on May 15, 2025. NOTE: UMA will pay for travel for those willing to present in person.

As you consider your preferred session type, you may find it helpful to consider the size of the conference. We anticipate participation to be between 250 - 300 guests, with sessions accommodating between 12 and 35 attendees, with one 250-seat venue. Each session is scheduled for 60 minutes, with at least 15 minutes between sessions.

What type of session are you proposing? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

2. Where do you wish to present? NOTE: UMA will pay for travel for those willing to present in person. *This question is required.

3. Is there anyone co-presenting this session with you? *This question is required.

Please attach a document that provides your co-presenter's details. For your convenience, you can copy this document as a template.

Include the following information for each co-presenter:

Title of Presentation
First Name
Last Name
Pronouns (optional)
Title
Phone Number
Email
Campus or Community Partner Affiliation
A brief bio, including background with this topic area. (Limit 200 words) (optional)

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Alternatively to uploading, if your co-presenter information is a Google doc or other online document type, you can share the link here. If you have provided a URL you can ignore the warning for not uploading a file. Please remember to share your file with "Anyone with the link" or "University of Maine System." Whichever you prefer.

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