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<p class="MsoNormal">Faculty,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.tamus.edu/catie/">Council for Academic Technology and Innovation (CATIE)</a> invites faculty to submit proposals for the upcoming
<b>Ignite Faculty Innovation Town Hall</b>. CATIE welcomes submissions that showcase innovative teaching practices and transformative student learning experiences. For more information about this opportunity, please contact:
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Denise C. Robledo, PhD <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">CATIE Faculty Innovation Workgroup Leader<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:denise.robledo@tamucc.edu">denise.robledo@tamucc.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;color:#00386C">Lanee Dunlap, MSIS, MBA
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F5352">Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Library</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F5352"><a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/library/"><span style="color:#0088CE">Library</span></a> | Waters Library, 401C
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F5352">Mail:</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4F5352"> P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> catie@lists.tamu.edu <catie@lists.tamu.edu> <b>
On Behalf Of </b>Robledo, Denise<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 16, 2026 11:23 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'Searles, James' via Council on Academic Technology and Innovative Education <catie@lists.tamu.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CATIE] Seeking Speakers for Ignite Faculty Innovation Town Hall<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Good Morning<span class="elementtoproof">,</span> Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Faculty Innovation Workgroup would like to request your assistance in recruiting faculty who might be interested in participating in our Ignite Faculty Innovation Town Hall on April 2nd. We
ask that you share the communication below with the appropriate personnel or office at your institution for distribution.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof1" style="background:white"><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Are you using creative, impactful strategies in your teaching? Do you have a story or practice that could inspire fellow educators across
our institutions? This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with peers, and help shape the future of teaching!</span></span><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof1" style="background:white"><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tamus.edu_catie_&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=QhVdrMxBkE3aScJRJlWMIB-j9nnQhsJcpzASUd_xWKo&m=lsVbjlSpTn0QLHy1ke1Ha7zMRwgI8gndUtPXrheV1O4xP49ELA-lOzn93KsFvRyl&s=SLs-8l1MKtGxgEnWG2vTIMQlbhkzZCjx22md22D15uo&e=" title="https://www.tamus.edu/catie/">
Council of Academic Technology & Innovative Education (CATIE)</a>, Faculty Innovation Workgroup, is excited to<b> </b>invite you and your colleagues to share your innovative teaching approaches at our upcoming systemwide event:</span></span><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="elementtoproof"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ignite Faculty Innovation Town Hall: Spotlighting Transformative Approaches to Teaching</span></b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span>
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<span class="elementtoproof"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Date:</span></b></span><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> April 2, 2026</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="elementtoproof1" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;align-self: start">
<span class="elementtoproof"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Time:</span></b></span><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Virtual)</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="elementtoproof1" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;align-self: start">
<span class="elementtoproof"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">How to get involved:
</span></b></span><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you know a faculty member or group whose approach deserves the spotlight, send in your suggestions soon by completing the
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recruitment form</a>. We plan to finalize speakers by the end of February. We want to hear from you. Your insights can light the spark for others! We look forward to your involvement in this exciting event.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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Director of Digital Learning & Academic Innovations<br>
The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs<br>
O: 361.825.2131</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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