Faculty Professional Development - Fall
FALL 2021 PROGRAMS
Fall 2022 updates will be available in Summer 2022

Quality Essentials 2
Dates: September 13-November 5
Registration Deadline: September 12
Estimated Hours to Complete: 35-40
Stipend: $1400
With the guidance of a CSULB Faculty Peer Reviewer, participants build on expertise acquired in Quality Essential 1 and continue to apply additional standards to their courses.
Please register by 11:59pm on September 12 by completing this form:
SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 5 | Weekly Schedule [PDF]
- September 12: Application Deadline
- September 13: Orientation / Program Begins
- November 5: Program Ends
- November 5: Deliverables Due
- Spring: Stipend Disbursed
Completion of Quality Essentials 1 is a prerequisite.
Program participants who fall under one of the following categories may not qualify for the stipend, but you are still welcome to participate fully in the program with access to all resources:
- College of Continuing and Professional Education (CPIE) Instructor for Self-Supported (Non-Academic) programs or courses
- Academic Advisors, Teaching Assistants, and Student Assistants
- CSULB Staff and Students
If you are uncertain of your eligibility, please contact
ats-instructionaldesign@csulb.edu or visit our Virtual Support Zoom room.
Participants must complete the following requirements to receive the $1400 stipend:
- Complete the Quality Essentials 2 Checklist [PDF]
This document helps provide accountability and guidelines to satisfy course standards related to alignment, assessment, instructional materials, technology, and accessibility. - Build 6-7 weeks of your BeachBoard course.
- Attend four (4) Course Enhancement Sessions listed on our Events and Workshops site.
- Participate in a course peer review process coordinated by ATS.
Is the orientation mandatory for this program?
It is not mandatory but strongly encouraged to attend.
How do I know if I need to opt out of the stipend for this program?
Please contact your College/Department’s Administrative Services Manager (ASM).
What does it mean to be a certified Peer Reviewer?
Certified Peer Reviewers have successfully completed an intensive three-week Quality Matters (QM) course that consists of reviewing QM rubric standards and completing practice reviews.
Can I select my own Peer Reviewer?
No. ATS has partnered with faculty who have completed the Quality Matters Peer Reviewer course. Since these faculty members are now certified in the QM Peer Review process, we will be pairing you with someone to ensure you receive the best possible experience.
How will I receive support from my Peer Reviewer?
Throughout the program, your assigned Peer Reviewer will provide feedback and guidance as you work on the Quality Essentials 2 Standards Checklist. Your peer reviewer will make sure that each standard is being met by working closely with you.
What are the Peer training support sessions offered by ATS and are they mandatory to attend?
Throughout the program, ATS will provide peer training support sessions where you will meet with the instructional design team where they will go over and break down the 19th standard rubric checklist and provide examples and strategies on how to apply the rubric standards to your course. These sessions are not mandatory but are strongly encouraged to attend.
If I do not wish to participate further with QM after this course, do I still need to use an assigned Peer Reviewer?
Yes, in order to meet the program requirements, you will still need to work with a peer reviewer assigned to you.
When are the deliverables due for this program?
The due date to submit your deliverables is Friday, November 5.
Where do I submit the program deliverables?
You will upload and submit your document files inside BeachBoard using the Dropbox feature on or before the due date.
Can I enroll in more than one ATS professional development program?
You will not be able to take more than one program this Summer as the dates of the programs overlap.
Who can I contact for assistance with the Quality Essentials I program?
Please send your email inquiries to ATS-InstructionalDesign@csulb.edu.
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HyFlex Instructional Techniques

Dates: September 26-October 8 ~ or ~ November 8-19
Registration Deadline: September 26 ~ or ~ November 7
Estimated Hours to Complete:
Stipend: $1400
Faculty will explore techniques and activities for engaging students in different modalities. Materials and resources that can be used in the classroom will be provided. An optional tour of a HyFlex classroom and equipment demonstration is available.
SESSION 1: Submit your registration by 11:59pm on September 26:
Hyflex Instructional Techniques Registration
SESSION 2: Submit your registration by 11:59pm on November 7:
Hyflex Instructional Techniques RegistrationProgram Schedule
Session 1: September 26-October 8
- September 26: Application Deadline
- September 27: Orientation / Start Date
- October 8: Program End Date
- October 8: Deliverables Due
- Spring: Stipend Dispersed
Session 2: November 8-November 19
- November 7: Application Deadline
- November 8: Orientation / Start Date
- November 19: Program End Date
- November 19: Deliverables Due
- Spring: Stipend Dispersed
There are no prerequisites for this program.
Program participants who fall under one of the following categories may not qualify for the stipend, but you are still welcome to participate fully in the program with access to all resources:
- College of Continuing and Professional Education (CPIE) Instructor for Self-Supported (Non-Academic) programs or courses
- Academic Advisors, Teaching Assistants, and Student Assistants
- CSULB Staff and Students
If you are uncertain of your eligibility, please contact
ats-instructionaldesign@csulb.edu or visit our Virtual Support Zoom room.
Participants must complete the following requirements to receive the $350 stipend:
- Complete the Hyflex and Hybrid Instructional Techniques BeachBoard course, including learning activities.
- Attend or watch recordings of both training sessions listed below. To get credit for completion, please submit the evaluation form that will be provided to you. Recordings will be posted in the Hyflex BeachBoard course. Live (virtual) training sessions will be held on the following dates:
Using the Tech in a Hyflex Classroom
In this session, you'll experience a hyflex presentation from both an instructor and student perspective. We'll demonstrate how to operate the control panel at the Instructor's station including switching and adjusting cameras to display different viewpoints. We'll also show you how to record and save lectures to a USB drive.
- SESSION 1 | Thursday, Sept. 30 | 11:30am-12:30pm | REGISTER
- SESSION 2 | Wednesday, Nov. 10 | 11:30am-12:30pm | REGISTER
Hyflex Pedagogical Methods
Attendees will collaborate with faculty colleagues to implement flexible teaching and learning strategies into their classrooms. Backward design and flexible course design templates will be used, and faculty will develop and share strategies for making student learning activities flexible across multiple modalities, including synchronous and asynchronous online and in-class modes.
- SESSION 1 | Thursday, October 7 | 11:30am-12:30pm | REGISTER
- SESSION 2 | Thursday, Nov. 18 | 11:30am-12:30pm | REGISTER
OPTIONAL:
Schedule a classroom visit with the ATS Classroom Support team (ats-css@csulb.edu) for hands-on practice using the technology in the classroom.
How do I know if I qualify for this program?
There are no prerequisites for this program; it is open to all CSULB faculty even if you are not teaching in a “hyflex” classroom.
What are the estimated hours to complete this program?
8-10 hours
How can I get hands-on experience with the technology in a Hyflex classroom?
Contact our Classroom support team at ats-css@csulb.edu to schedule an appointment.
Where can I find more information on CSULB hyflex classrooms?
CSULB Hyflex classrooms
Please send your email inquiries to ATS-InstructionalDesign@csulb.edu.