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Bears, Bites, & Brilliance: Teaching Activity Potluck

Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Executive Dining Room
Facilitators: Jamila Maxie, Jeff Whittingham, Stacy O’Brien

This hands-on Lunch and Learn is designed to empower educators with innovative teaching strategies and techniques. Experience live demonstrations, explore active learning methods, and discover creative ways to integrate technology and enhance student assessments. You’ll leave with actionable tools and fresh ideas to bring back to your classroom. Connect with fellow educators and elevate your teaching practice!

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Fusing Global Goals and Academic Excellence: Incorporating the SDGs and COIL into Your Work

Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Executive Dining Room

Join us for an engaging panel discussion and interactive workshop focused on effective strategies for incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) into your coursework and scholarship while aligning your work with institutional and academic goals and objectives. 

Faculty panelists (Drs. Crystal Harris, Taine Duncan, Huiqiong Duan, and Allison Freed) will share their firsthand experiences and insights highlighting the impact of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and COIL on teaching, research, and service. 

Key topics will include:

  1. Quantifying Impact and Documenting Activities: Panelists will discuss strategies for measuring student learning outcomes, engagement, intercultural competence, and contributions to the SDGs.
  2. Crafting a Compelling Narrative: Panelists will provide tips for developing a strong narrative that showcases the unique value of including the SDGs and COIL in their tenure and promotion materials and how they align with institutional goals.
  3. Addressing Challenges: Learn how to overcome obstacles and tackle common concerns about incorporating the SDGs and COIL into assignments, courses, and scholarly endeavors.

In the second part of the session, participants will engage in an interactive workshop, collaborating to develop potential assignments that integrate the SDGs. They will have the opportunity to review existing assignments, provide critiques, and participate in discussions about how the use of the SDGs aligns with the goals and objectives of their college and department.

Attending this panel discussion and workshop will give participants valuable knowledge and practical advice on effectively communicating the significance of including the SDGs and COIL in course assignments. They will also learn how to design a narrative that illustrates the use and effectiveness of the SDGs and COIL in their coursework for their academic community. 

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Supporting Students from Lower SES Backgrounds

Date: January 8, 2025
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 p.m.
Location: 102 McAlister Hall

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment for all students. This specialized faculty workshop addresses the unique challenges faced by students from lower socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, offering insights, strategies, and practical approaches to enhance student success and engagement.
The Dean’s Office strongly encourages all CAHSS faculty to attend this crucial professional development opportunity. By understanding and addressing the unique needs of students from lower SES backgrounds, we can collectively work towards creating a more inclusive and supportive academic community.
Sponsored by CETAL and BEAR Life, this workshop will be an informative and mindful way to begin the semester. Registration is required for participation:

CAHSS Supporting Students from Lower SES Backgrounds

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