17th Annual MCAPD Conference

17th Annual MCAPD Conference

Register for the Maryland Consortium for Adjunct Faculty Professional Development conference being held on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

By Maryland Consortium for Adjunct Faculty Professional Development

Date and time

Saturday, October 5 · 8:30am - 3:30pm EDT

Location

Carroll Community College

1601 Washington Road Westminster, MD 21157

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About this event

  • 7 hours

This popular conference celebrates the adjunct faculty member but welcomes part-time and full-time faculty (credit and non-credit), faculty development professionals, graduate students interested in teaching, and administrators.

This year’s conference theme is “A Brave New World: Teaching and Thriving in an Era of Rapid Change.” The higher education landscape is evolving quickly, and educators must learn to navigate uncharted territory. How do we overcome trepidation and learn to embrace change? Register now and embark on a transformative voyage toward teaching excellence and professional growth.

The MCAPD conference includes a keynote address, 3 interactive workshop sessions, and networking opportunities. Breakfast and lunch are included. All participants receive an MCAPD giveaway and the chance to win exciting door prizes.

Workshops will address one or more of the following themes:

  • Innovation in the Classroom
  • Best Practices in Generative AI
  • Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging: Promoting Social Justice
  • Engaging Today's Student (including dual-enrolled, military/veterans, neurodiverse, multigenerational, etc.)
  • Supporting Health and Wellness in Higher Education


Registration fees*:

  • Regular (before October 1st): $75
  • Late (October 1—5): $85

* Some institutions sponsor seats for their faculty. Please check with your institution to obtain a promo code.


CALL FOR PROPOSALS: DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 15TH

MCAPD is seeking proposals that address this year’s theme of “A Brave New World: Teaching and Thriving in an Era of Rapid Change.” The higher education landscape is evolving quickly, and educators must learn to navigate uncharted territory. How do we overcome trepidation and learn to embrace change?

Share your insights, creativity, and expertise by submitting a proposal that addresses the conference theme through one of the breakout session themes listed to the right. All breakout sessions are in workshop format and should include an interactive component with clear learning objectives. Workshops are 50 minutes in length.

To submit a proposal, click here.


$75 – $85