Thursday, August 20, 2026

Location: Lindner Hall 208

Location: Sankey 106

Intended Audience: Teaching faculty (full time and part time); Staff

This session will highlight how the Office of Academic Accommodations & Accessibility, the Office of Compliance, the Disabilities Advisory Committee, and faculty partners collaborate to support access at Elon University. Presenters will share updates from the past year, including themes from campus listening sessions, revised faculty/staff resources, accessibility and accommodations data, and practical guidance for supporting students and colleagues.

Location: Lindner Hall 204

Intended Audience: Full-time faculty members.

The Faculty Research and Development Committee allocates funds for:

• 1. Sabbaticals
• 2. Summer Fellowships
• 3. Research, Development and Advanced Study
• 4. Hultquist Awards for new faculty

Attend this session to learn about these options, the online application process, and eligibility. Members of the FR&D Committee will be present to answer your questions.

Location: Phi Beta Kappa Commons (Rain location: Koury Concourse)

Intended Audience: Open to all members of the Elon University community

Elon’s weekly tradition of community gathering begins with this year’s first College Coffee. Come (re)learn about the ERGs on campus and pick up some Phoenix swag to show your school spirit! College Coffee continues throughout the year on Tuesday mornings from 9:40 a.m-10:20 a.m.

ERGs and other groups tabling at College Coffee include:

• Advocates for Diversity and Accessibility
• Amazing Admins
• API (Asian and Pacific Islander)
• Black
• Carpool Connections
• Catholic
• Christian
• Elon Alumni
• Employees with Children
• Jewish
• Latinx/Hispanic
• LGBTQIA+
• Social Media
• Staff Advisory Council
• Supervisors of Student Employees
• Sustainability
• Veterans
• Women’s Forum
• Young Professionals

Location: Lindner Hall 106

Intended Audience: This session is appropriate for all interested persons regardless of experience in mentoring undergraduate research.

Faculty members interested in mentoring undergraduates in research will meet to discuss programs supported by the Undergraduate Research Program and best practices on initiating and maintaining research efforts with undergraduates. The program’s Director and Associate Directors will discuss the year’s activities and solicit ideas for enhancements to the program. New offerings will be announced as well.

Location: Belk Pavilion 201

Intended Audience: Faculty

The current political landscape provides us will unique opportunities to engage our students. Two initiatives focused on inclusive excellence may inspire you. The teams working civic engagement, Cultural Events and Special Programs, and other academic inclusive excellence initiatives will share how their work around dialogues, storytelling, American’s 250th, and equitable values can be woven into your teaching and student experience.

Location: Turner Theatre 101

Intended Audience: Faculty

In this session, we will introduce the key principles of Title IX and Title VI and how they apply within the Elon University community. This session offers a clear understanding of rights, responsibilities, and available support to students and employees. Whether you’re new to Title IX or Title VI or looking to strengthen your knowledge, this workshop lays the groundwork for fostering a respectful and informed campus environment. Attendance is especially encouraged for all Responsible Employees and satisfies training requirements for both Title IX and Title VI. If you’re not sure if you’re a Responsible Employee, visit our website or contact us at compliance@elon.edu.

Learning Goals:

1.  Define Title IX and Title VI.

2. Describe support resources available through.

3. Identify confidential resources at Elon University

4. Explain the role of Responsible Employees

Location: Lindner Hall 208

Intended Audience: Working Group Members

Members of the AI-Critical Working Group will review the accomplishments of the 25-26 academic year and set goals for the 26-27 academic year.

Location: Carlton 221

Intended Audience: Selected faculty

A brainstorming session to develop promotional materials for Humanities Departments in preparation for “Being Human Week.” Faculty in English, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and World Languages and Cultures are invited to attend.

Location: Lindner Hall 204

Intended Audience: All Elon University faculty and staff

We will share a brief introduction to supporting a wide variety of projects and programmatic initiatives of our institution by seeking grants. Learning how to seek, write, and win grants is a valuable skill for staff and faculty – it improves the quality of projects by prompting how to frame them for funders, connects the grant-seeker to a broader community and opportunities to serve, and raises the national profile for the institution and the employee. In this session you will also have the opportunity to connect with the Office of Sponsored Programs and the Assistant Provost for Scholarship and Creative Activity and ask questions or schedule future consultations.

Location: Various Locations

Faculty will meet with other members of their department. Department meeting rooms are listed below. Consult the department chair or program assistant for any other information. (LSB departments listed separately.)

Location: Various Locations

Intended Audience: Full time LSB faculty

Love School of Business departmental faculty meetings