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Faculty Innovations for Student Success Showcase

The Center for the Advancement of Teaching, in collaboration with the Faculty Senate Student Learning and Success Committee and the Office of the Provost, is excited to announce the Tenth Annual Faculty Innovations for Student Success Showcase (FISSS) on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Designed as a one-day conference, the Showcase recognizes faculty's innovative efforts to promote student learning and success, and provides an opportunity to share with and learn from colleagues across a broad range of disciplines in a relaxed, collegial environment.

Join us to share and learn from innovations in instructional design, successful classroom practices, new strategies for discipline-specific learning, applications of artificial intelligence, and more.

 

Present at FISSS!

Proposals are due by February 22, 2026

You are invited to share the innovative ways you work to improve the student learning experience at FIU. Now is the time to reflect on the amazing work you've done to support student success. With the advent of AI, how are you using it in your teaching, research, and administrative tasks? Are you collaborating with students on projects? Are you seeking feedback on new ideas? Your FIU Faculty colleagues want to hear from you! Your presentation supports your colleague's continuing efforts to improve the student learning experience at FIU.

Considering submitting a presentation proposal? Here are some things you should know:
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  • Important Dates
    • February 22, 2026: Proposal submission deadline.
    • February 23-25, 2026: Proposal acceptance notifications.
    • March 2, 2026: If presenting a poster, deadline to submit your poster file (48" wide x 36" tall) if you would like for it to be printed by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching.
    • March 8, 2026: Deadline to submit your presentation files (such as PowerPoint slides).
    • March 10, 2025: If presenting a poster, deadline to deliver your poster to PC237 if you print your poster.
  • Submission Requirements

    The call for proposals is open until February 22, 2026. Your proposal must include:

    • Presentation title (maximum of 75 characters)
    • Presentation abstract (maximum of 750 characters)
    • Keywords
    • Preferred presentation format
    • Your contact information, along with contact information for any additional presenters.
  • Presentation Formats
    Breakout Session or Panel Discussion (40 minutes): These interactive sessions give presenters the opportunity to share practical strategies, best practices, innovative ideas, and real-world experiences with a focused audience. Attendees should walk away with fresh insights, concrete takeaways, and inspiration they can apply in their own work. Time should be saved for Q&A.

    Lightning Talk (12 minutes): These fast-paced presentations give presenters an opportunity to introduce their topic in a quick and insightful manner, focusing on the topic's most essential points and key insights. These concise talks are intended to spark new conversations, ideas, and collaboration in an engaging format. Attendees should walk away with fresh ideas and inspiration for exploring the topic further.

    Poster (presented during a 30-minute timeframe): Poster presentations are dynamic, visual conversation starters that bring ideas to life. Presenters showcase their research, projects, or innovations in a highly visual format and engage directly with attendees through one-on-one or small-group discussions. Attendees should walk away with fresh perspectives, practical insights, and new connections they can build on beyond the showcase. Consider pairing your poster with a Lightning Talk if you'd like to extend the conversation.
  • Poster Details
    • Posters should be formatted for a 48" wide x 36" tall print. 
    • If you'd like to design your poster in PowerPoint, you can use this template formatted for a 48" x 36" print. 
    • The Center for the Advancement of Teaching can print your poster if file is submitted no later than March 2, 2026.
    • Posters will be set up by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching team.
    • Poster presentations will be divided into morning and afternoon groups. Please indicate your preference

General Agenda

March 12 in the GC Ballrooms

  • 8:30 AMRegistration & Coffee Opens
  • 9:00 AMOpening Address​
  • 9:30 AMConcurrent Sessions
  • 11:50 AMPoster Presentations - Group A
  • 12:20 PMQuality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Awards Lunch​
  • 1:20 PMLightning Talks
  • 3:30 PMPoster Presentations​ - Group B
  • 4:00 PMClosing Remarks

Join us!

Not ready to submit a presentation proposal but want to attend? Register today and don’t miss this opportunity to learn about practical teaching strategies while engaging with other FIU faculty!

Register for FISSS 2026
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.