Teaching Asia 2026 Faculty Workshop

Friday, April 10, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (EST)

Hosted by the University System of Georgia Asia Council

Co-sponsored and hosted by Georgia College & State University

All Georgia College faculty/instructors are invited to participate in the 2026 Teaching Asia Southeast Regional Faculty Development Workshop. This free, virtual program explores diverse academic perspectives across Asia and across disciplines, equipping faculty to integrate Asian content into their courses in thoughtful and innovative ways.

The workshop is organized by the University System of Georgia Asia Council and is chaired by Dr. Tsu-Ming Chiang, professor of Psychological Science and faculty director of mentored undergraduate research and creative endeavors at Georgia College, who has led the development and regional expansion of this long-running faculty development initiative. Under Dr. Chiang’s leadership, Georgia College has proudly served as virtual host of the workshop for the past four years. 

WHY ASIA?

Asia is the world’s largest and most populous region, rivaling the West in economic, geopolitical and socio-cultural influence. As global dynamics continue to shift, it is increasingly important for faculty across disciplines to understand Asia’s role and incorporate relevant regional perspectives into their teaching.

2026 WORKSHOP SESSIONS

10 – 10:50 a.m.

What Is the Indo-Pacific?

Dr. Scott D. McDonald (University of North Georgia)

11 – 11:50 a.m.

Silicon Island: Designing Global Experiential Learning in Taiwan

Dr. Jeffrey Yiin (Kennesaw State University)

12 – 12:50 p.m.

Whither the Road Leads — China’s Health System Reform

Dr. Zhuo (Adam) Chen (University of Georgia)

1 – 1:50 p.m.

Anime Outside the Frame: Myth, Industry and Transnational Audience

Professor Jeremy Speed Schwartz (Kennesaw State University)

Participants are welcome to attend individual sessions or the full workshop.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Faculty in public and private institutions—particularly those teaching lower-division or general education courses—who wish to incorporate global and Asian perspectives into their curriculum
• Upper-division and graduate faculty seeking comparative, interdisciplinary or regionally focused content
• Faculty developing or leading study abroad, experiential learning or globally engaged programs
• Asian studies specialists interested in regional dialogue and cross-disciplinary exchange
• Graduate students preparing for careers in teaching, research or international fields
• Librarians, instructional designers, and academic support staff who support curriculum development
• International education professionals and others working to advance global learning initiatives

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Register here:

https://forms.office.com/r/JR4u9NThMd

Zoom links for each session will be sent to registered participants closer to the event date.