September 18, 2026

Communities of Practice & Belonging Fall 2026

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Communities of Practice & Belonging this Fall

Connect with colleagues across campus and engage in conversations that matter to you. Communities of Practice and Belonging offer dedicated spaces to share ideas, swap strategies, and build a stronger professional network. Learn more about communities of practice and belonging. 

Generative AI

Wednesday, September 30th | 12 – 1pm | 100 Hogg Hall, Interfaith Chapel

Wednesday, October 28th | 12 – 1pm | 100 Hogg Hall, Interfaith Chapel

Monday, November 23rd | 12 – 1pm | 100 Hogg Hall, Interfaith Chapel

Monday, December 7th | 12 – 1pm | Location TBD

This community is designed for faculty and staff interested in discussing how generative AI can play a role in teaching, learning, and administrative work here at the college. Contact CITLS at citls@lafayette.edu to be added to the Google Group and receive details and calendar invites for upcoming meetings. 

Immersive Technologies

Friday, October 2nd | 12 – 1pm | Location TBD

This community provides a forum for advancing the use of immersive technologies in undergraduate education at Lafayette College. Contact Dave shulman at shulmand@lafayette.edu or CITLS at citls@lafayette.edu to be added to group communications and receive meeting info.

International Faculty & Staff

Tuesday, November 10th | 12:15 – 1pm | Location TBD

Members of this community gather throughout the semester to build community, share knowledge, discuss their lived experiences in higher education. All Lafayette faculty & staff members who self-identify as international are welcome. Share your interest in participating.

VITAL (Visitors, Instructors, Teaching assistants, Adjuncts, Lecturers) Faculty

Thursday, October 1st | 12 – 1pm | 003 Kirby Hall of Civil Rights

Thursday, October 29th | 12 – 1pm | 003 Kirby Hall of Civil Rights

Wednesday, November 18th | 4-5pm | 003 Kirby Hall of Civil Rights

Wednesday, December 16th | 4-5pm | Location TBD

Together, this group will build community, foster connections, and engage in discussions that speak specifically to the distinct experiences and goals of VITAL faculty at the College. Contact CITLS at citls@lafayette.edu to receive details and calendar invites for upcoming meetings. 

Web Community of Practice

Web Essentials: Access, Callouts, Plugins, and Images

Wednesday, September 23rd | 12 – 1pm | Skillman Library, Room 003

Join us for the first meeting of the semester, in which we will cover the basics of WordPress management: user access, callouts to highlight important content, plugins to simplify your work, and images to enhance your site. Whether you’re a beginner or looking for a refresh, this session will help you fine-tune your web skills with practical, easy-to-implement tips. Lunch provided on a first-come, first-served basis.