Information about Summer 2026 RAC will be posted in Spring 2026.

Research Across the Curriculum is a 3-day professional development program to help faculty integrate information literacy and research skills into their courses. Adjunct and full-time faculty receive a stipend for their participation and are expected to create instructional materials by the end of the third day.

This year's workshop will be held June 1-3, 2026 and will be substantially different from previous years. We'll be going in-depth into information literacy in the age of AI, centering around Mike Caulfield's SIFT method (Stop, Investigate, Find better coverage, Trace claims). Each participant will receive a copy of Verified by Mike Caulfield and Sam Wineburg. We'll talk about ethical issues with AI & education and practice using AI-assisted search to find and evaluate information.

Due to recent budget cuts, we only have funds for 8 faculty participants this year. Priority will be given to faculty members who apply by the May 16 deadline, those who haven't participated before, and those who plan to develop lesson plans, online modules, and/or assignments about AI information evaluation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to library@gcc.mass.edu.