Sign up for a Spark Session to have your imagination ignited or pick up some practical advice for the school year ahead.
Session A // 1:15PM-2PM
Adventures in Active Learning for [All]
Paul Hwang, Assistant Professor/Chair of Kinesiology
Whether you teach, train, or support students, this hands-on session on active learning practices will offer practical takeaways and collaborative learning with fun competitive strategies to spark active thinking!
On Campus Session • Freed Center • Room #314
Publishing: [ALL] Passions and Practicalities
Ludmila Praslova, Professor of Organizational Psychology
Sustainable scholarship for busy faculty is possible. This session offers realistic strategies for identifying research opportunities, finding the right outlets, and turning your interests, expertise, and experience into meaningful publications.
Online Session • Zoom
Grading [ALL] The Things: Leveraging Canvas Tools for Student Feedback
Naomi Kasa, Associate Professor of Communication
Learn new methods for leaving rich feedback for students, many of which save time, improve student comprehension and increase connection. We will explore rubrics, video feedback, recent improvements to Canvas SpeedGrader and more.
Online Session • Zoom
[All] About the Benchmarks: Expectations for Promotion + Tenure
Alex Lin, Associate Professor of Liberal Studies
This workshop will equip faculty with essential strategies for navigating the promotion and tenure process.
On Campus + Online Session • Heath • Room #109 • Zoom
Session B // 2:15PM-3PM
[All] are Called: Academic Faith Integration Across Disciplines
James Darlack, Sr. Director of the O. Cope Budge Library
What is the faculty role in supporting students facing challenges, and what resources are available? When and how should faculty refer to other campus supports?
Online Session • Zoom
Empowering [ALL]: ARC as a Partner in Student Learning
Amy Wilms, Director of Academic Resource Center + Disability Services
Learn how connecting students to the Academic Resource Center can boost academic success through tailored support and effective learning strategies. Explore tips for collaboration and key differences between K–12 and higher education.
On Campus Session • Heath • Room #101
Bridging the Gap for [ALL]: A Holistic Approach to Student Success
Matt Walker, Assistant Director + Camille Agers, Program Coordinator, Academic Resource Center
An overview of the student population that is entering colleges and universities, their attitudes & needs, and how university faculty can help those that are underprepared. This session will seek to set a foundation of understanding and present strategies that can be employed, even with limited resources and time.
On Campus Session • Heath • Room #109