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Design Faculty Forums
Design Faculty Forums are topic-based discussion vitual events specifically created for design faculty. These monthly virtual discussions will cover the most timely and relevant topics influencing design education. The format allows for attendees to ask questions to fellow UCDA members who have specialized knowledge on the session topic, and for attendees to share their own experiences, expertise, work, and best practices as design educators with each other in a casual setting. Faculty Forums happen via Zoom. They are free for UCDA members. Attendees must register for each monthly event, and will receive a unique link to each event. As an added benefit, attendees receive post-event resources and links when appicable.
When: Fridays (Typically on the second Friday of the month, but take note of occasional schedule variations.)
Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. (Central Time)
Cost: Free for UCDA members | $15 for non-members
2024-25 Monthly Faculty Forums
August 8, 2025: 2025-2026 Academic Year Kick-Off
Share what you did this summer and your plans for the school year, as well as ideas and suggestions on topics for upcoming Faculty Forums! Register
October 10, 2025 : Engaging Underperforming Students Together
Join us for our next Faculty Forum as we focus on helping students who may be struggling or losing motivation. This will be an open conversation where we share challenges, swap strategies that have worked in our own classrooms, and brainstorm new approaches together. The goal is to walk away with fresh, practical ideas to re-energize students, encourage persistence, and help them find confidence and success in their learning. Register
Please note this in on the first Friday of the month.
May 8, 2026: End of the School Year Faculty Hangout!
Join us for a virtual hangout exclusively for design faculty! It’s a relaxed online space to casually connect with colleagues, share ideas, talk about the semester, or just chat about anything design-related. No pressure—just a friendly, laid-back space to unwind and catch up with others in the field. Grab your favorite beverage and snacks, hop online, and enjoy some community downtime with fellow faculty! Register
June 12, 2026: 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon: Recap
Whether you attended this year's Design Education Summit or not, you will benefit from attending this month's session which will recap the event. Come ready to share your favoriate parts and takeaways from the 2026 Design Education Summit—Horizon. Register
August 7, 2026: 2026-27 Academic Year Kick-Off
Please note this in on the first Friday of the month.
Share what you did this summer and your plans for the school year, as well as ideas and suggestions on topics for upcoming Faculty Forums! Register
Get Involved - Be Engaged
Topics scheduled to change. If you have suggestions for topics or other education related events and programming, or you would like to join the Education Committee, please contact UCDA Interim Executive Director Katharine McCann at katharine@ucda.com or UCDA Education Director Michael Clayton at education@ucda.com.