Join a group of colleagues to read and discuss Jessamyn Neuhaus's book Snafu Edu: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the College Classroom (2025, University of Oklahoma Press). In this book, Neuhaus analyzes why "reoccurring obstacles in teaching and learning" happen in our classes and challenges us to respond to them in a productive manner through a range of strategies that she connects to an overarching framework.

​Dr. Jessamyn Neuhaus, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and a Professor of Education at Syracuse University, will give this year’s CFI May Symposium keynote address. Participants will receive a copy of the book.​

Programs within the CFI are designed to support the development of instructional faculty and AP faculty with instructional responsibilities. We also welcome staff to many of our programs. If you are interested in attending one of our programs but do not identify with the above classifications, please email cfi@jmu.edu.

For more information on registering for our programs, please visit the CFI Programs & Events webpage, which includes details on registering for programs and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal.

Program Calendar

LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (Okta required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.

• Complete your profile information:
  • Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
  • Add comments about your dietary & accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
• Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).

Register by Thursday, March 26, at 11:59 p.m.

If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.

CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.

We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.