Back to the Bay 2026! We're excited to welcome faculty back for Back to the Bay 2026, a day of learning, connection, and inspiration. This year's program features an engaging and interactive plenary session with Dr. Kathleen Wong Lau, Let's Talk and Engage: Dialogue, Empathy, and Critical Insight in the Classroom and Work Setting. Dr. Wong Lau will explore practical strategies for fostering meaningful dialogue, strengthening empathy, and cultivating critical insight in both classroom and workplace settings.
Throughout the day, participants can choose from a variety of faculty-led presentations and campus support sessions designed to enhance teaching, learning, and student success.
Register early! Early registration helps us plan for meals and ensures a great experience for everyone.
Early Bird Tenure & Promotion Workshops
Planning on or thinking about submitting your dossier for tenure and/or promotion in fall 2026? Please consider attending one of the early bird T&P workshops below.
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All workshops held via
Tuesday, July 7 - 11am-12pm
Wednesday, July 8- 12:pm-1:00pm
Monday, July 13- 11am-12pm
Wednesday, July 15- 12pm-1pm
Cal State Tech AI in July! is free for CSU employees and includes a series of online sessions developed to share knowledge, insights and innovations among the Cal State Tech community! Tune in each week for different AI inspired sessions including keynotes, panels, campus showcases, and technical deep dives. Attend the live sessions or watch the recorded event on demand.
Mission: The Office of Faculty Development & Center for Excellence in Teaching supports faculty in their roles as teachers, scholars, and members of the university and community. We provide opportunities and space for faculty to collaborate on projects that improve teaching and student learning. We strive to enhance collegiality among faculty as we all expand our intellectual, pedagogical, and scholarly horizons. Our services are available to full and part-time CSU East Bay faculty at all stages of their academic careers.