26th Annual Instructional Design Conference

We were thrilled to partner yet again with TCNJ Faculty Senate to bring together faculty, librarians, technology professionals, and staff for CETL’s 26th Annual Instructional Design Conference: Instructional Design in the Age of AI – Pipeline Perspectives. Our robust half-day adventure explores the extent to which AI permeates the TCNJ student journey—from their transition into campus life to their eventual entry into the professional world.

Join us on May 20, 2026

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Library Auditorium

PRESENTERS

TCNJ aims to offer inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including those with disabilities, to engage fully. If you require reasonable accommodations based on disability, please get in touch with arc@tcnj.edu two weeks ahead of the event.

Conference Sessions

8:30 AM — Registration and Continental Breakfast

Get the juices firing with a delicious continental breakfast. Pick up your name tag and enter the raffle, too.

9:00–9:45 AM — Welcome and Panel 1: Before College

Before College: AI Use and Learning in Middle and High School
moderated by: Tabitha Dell’Angelo, Dean, School of Education

Liz Delasandro, Supervisor Math & Computer Science, Westfield Public Schools
Sarah Foster, Supervisor of 7-12 Math, Science, Art, Music, & Technology, Lawrence Township Public Schools
Brendan McIsaac, English Supervisor, Hunterdon Central Regional High School
Denise Spina, Media Specialist and Tech Coach, Hunterdon Central Regional High School

10:00–10:45 AM — Panel 2: In the “Real” World

After Graduation: Industry and Workforce Expectations

Moderator: Sean O’Grady, TCNJ Adjunct Instructor, Design & Creative Technology; Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Workbrand; Alumni in Residence, Villanova Executive MBA Program

Keli Fazio, Vice President at Greenbrier
Colleen Murphy, Senior Features Editor, Health.com
Marcelo Vessoni, SVP, Digital and Head of CPG and Retail at CI&T

11:00–11:45 AM — Panel 3: Alumni Perspectives

Alumni Experience: Recent Graduates Reflect on AI and College

Moderator: Kevin Michels, Professor, Marketing and Interdisciplinary Business

Kristen Frohlich, class of 2019, Product Manager, US Portfolio Marketing-Vaccines
Marc Kaliroff, class of 2023, Creator and Co-Owner of Hyper Drive Media
Michael Laudenbach, class of 2018, Assistant Professor, Humanities & Social Sciences, NJIT
Dylan Nguyen, class of 2024, Uber Account Representative

11:45–12:30 PM — A Word from Faculty Senate and Reflection

Sylvia Twersky will share remarks as Faculty Senate President.
What are the instructional design takeaways?
The session will conclude with the annual raffle of prizes. Be sure to stick around to see if you are a winner!