Workshops and Events

The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence is dedicated to cultivating a culture of lifelong learning, faculty development, and integrative teaching. As part of this effort, the CFDE provides workshop opportunities and events that enable faculty members to improve teaching and pedagogy approaches.

Course Accessibility Workshop Series

The Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) and the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence (CFDE) are excited to announce a year-long professional development partnership with Lillian Nave, host of Think UDL podcast and a nationally recognized Universal Design for Learning (UDL) specialist. 

Throughout the 2026-2027 academic year, this workshop series will focus on course accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and equitable access for students with disabilities, providing faculty with practical, evidence-based strategies for creating accessible learning environments while maintaining academic rigor and the essential requirements of their courses. 

We are pleased to launch the series with our first workshop: 

Introduction to Course Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning: Simple Strategies to Make Your Course More Accessible

Description: There are simple, practical ways faculty can make their courses more accessible without redesigning an entire course or spending countless hours researching accessibility. This introductory workshop provides a practical overview of course accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and their connection to disability accomodations. Participants will explore how proactive course design can reduce barriers for students with disabilities, including those with invisible or unreported disabilities, while maintaining academic rigor. Faculty will leave with practical strategies they can begin implementing immediately. 

Workshop Dates and Registration

To provide greater scheduling flexibility, this workshop will be offered twice during the semester. The content of both sessions is identical, so participants only need to attend one session. 

Workshop 1

Workshop 2

  • Date: Wednesday, September 16
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • Registration: Zoom Registration

We hope you will join us as we begin this exciting professional development series and continue building more accessible learning environments across Emory.

Please contact Rashad Morgan at rashad.armand.morgan@emory.edu with any questions.