November Newsletter
2023
All JWU faculty and staff are welcome to participate in our programming
SPOTLIGHT
Adam Smith, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics, represents our Charlotte campus as the Center for Teaching and Learning representative. Adam has been working with the Center this semester to enhance communication and cross-campus collaboration to centralize all resources and opportunities for faculty and staff development. Charlotte faculty and staff, please contact Adam to discuss ideas for upcoming programming and opportunities to share your best practices with the university community!
Thank you, Adam, for your dedication and service to the Center for Teaching and Learning!
EXPO CALL FOR PROPOSALS: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 13TH
RESOURCES OF THE MONTH- UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING (UDL) TOOLS
PODCAST: UDL at SCALE
UDL Guidelines: Representation
UDL Guidelines: Engagement
UDL Guidelines: Action & Expression
UPCOMING EVENTS
Beyond the Looking-Glass Self: A Reflection on Equity in Higher Education Today
When: Wednesday, November 1, 5:30-6:30pm
Where: HYBRID- Center for Teaching & Learning- Refreshments will be served OR Virtual
Co-Facilitators: Chris Westgate, Ph.D. & Suzanne Buglione, Ed.D.
Equity across today's higher education landscape is fraught with cracks, making it difficult for underserved students to feel that they belong to any one place or space. How does my sense of self get reflected through the lens of how I believe that others view me? How might this perception affect my desire to continue down a path toward graduation?
Sociologist Charles Horton Cooley coined the phrase of the looking-glass self in 1902 to answer such questions. More than a century later, we can apply this theory to how today’s underserved, underrepresented, and misrepresented students think that they appear to their peers, often leading to fear of judgment.
The panel takes up this contemporary condition and views it through the prisms of race, ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and disability, in the context of our contemporary social media age and the need to feel an authentic sense of belonging.
What Is SoTL, Anyway?
When: Friday, November 3, 11am-12pm
Where: HYBRID- Center for Teaching & Learning or VIRTUAL
Co-Facilitated by Katrina Herold, Ed.D. & Meredith Joyner, MSN, RN, CNE, CNOR Assistant Professor & Simulation Manager, Nursing Program (Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte)
In this workshop, the presenters will define the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), give examples of SoTL, review the research process, and help you identify a relevant problem of practice. Upon completion, participants will be well on their way to becoming or continuing as scholar-practitioners by weaving together their teaching skills with the research process. Those completing this workshop are encouraged to continue their work by joining the Teaching and Research Cohort and/or sharing their work at the University Scholarship and Best Practices Expo.
Workshop Certification Series: Elevating Academic Integrity- Creating Positive Learning Environments and Institutional Cultures of Integrity
Session 1 and 2 commenced in September and October. Thank you to all who attended!
Session 3- Beyond the Syllabus: Infusing Integrity into the Classroom
Including an Academic Integrity statement on a course syllabus is best practice, but is that enough in today’s classroom? This faculty-led workshop will introduce you to methods beyond the syllabus that will assist you in setting clear expectations throughout the semester. Topics include syllabus information, uLearn options, and discussion topics that engage students in thinking critically about what it means to uphold integrity in the classroom.
When: Friday, November 17th, 10:00-11:00am
Session will be HYBRID. You may register to attend in person OR virtually.
Session 4- Classroom Behavior and Conflict Resolution
While faculty can be proactive in setting up class content, they cannot always prevent the unexpected regarding distressed or disruptive students. This workshop addresses strategies faculty can use during virtual and on-ground setting disruptions while maintaining classroom control. Faculty will also be provided with resources to refer students to, including a review of the CARE Team process, Safety and Security, and Usucceed. The workshop will include real-life scenarios in which faculty must work as a team to address how to handle each situation best, concluding with a debriefing with Community Standards and Conduct.
When: Friday, December 1st, 10:00-11:00am
Session will be HYBRID. You may register to attend in person OR virtually.
Writing Secondary-Researched Cases Workshop
Facilitator: John D. Varlaro, PhD, SPHR, GPHR
When: Friday, November 17th, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Where: VIRTUAL via Zoom
Audience: All faculty and staff, as case study publication is an opportunity for all disciplines, not just business.
Attendees will be introduced to secondary-researched cases, how they differ from primary-researched cases, and how to write and publish secondary-researched cases. Topics will include identifying learning objectives, decision points, and research sources, as well as disseminating secondary-researched cases. After attending the workshop, participants will have a foundation to begin incorporating case study publications into their scholarly pursuits.
Teaching and Research Cohort
The Teaching and Research cohort has been active with faculty and staff members in attendance, all working on traditional research or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning projects (SoTL)! All who feel they may benefit from a supportive environment and the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with peers while working on teaching or research projects are encouraged to join us.
Flexible VIRTUAL meeting times are being offered.
Next Session: Tuesday, November 14th, 1:30-2:30pm
Email CTL@jwu.edu to be added to the list of participants and to receive meeting invites.
Lunch and Learn Series
The Lunch and Learn Series is a monthly interdisciplinary learning opportunity to engage with peers and enjoy a meal together while learning about a relevant and timely topic.
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR IN PERSON ATTENDEES!
Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices
Early childhood trauma is a growing public health concern. Many primary and secondary schools have been called to implement trauma-informed practices within their schools. But what about young adults now finding independence and setting out to further their education in higher ed? With the growing concerns on mental health, we need to ensure we are creating safe spaces for our students to learn and grow professionally and that we are providing supports that ensure student retention and success. This session will focus on understanding trauma's potential signs and long-term impact and discussing tools and resources to utilize trauma-informed practices in your courses to support student success.
When: Wednesday, November 29th, 12:30pm-1:45pm
Where: Center for Teaching and Learning, lunch will be provided *space is limited
or VIRTUAL
Facilitated by: Tania Rosa, OTD, OTR/L, College of Health and Wellness
If you have an idea for a topic, please email us at CTL@jwu.edu.
Ideally, each month will be led by a member of faculty or staff from a different college, department, or campus.
Writing Circle: Sharing Our Stories Through Memoirs
Based on conversations that have taken place in workshops and among cohort participants at the CTL, many of our JWU faculty and staff have fascinating stories to tell. If you’d like to share your story in a memoir (of any length) but don’t know where to start, or you’ve already drafted a memoir but would like feedback from your colleagues, consider joining the memoir writing circle. We will discuss the characteristics of the memoir genre, share our writing, and provide feedback to each other in a casual, supportive environment.
The group will meet on the first Tuesday of every month from 4:00-5:00 (November 7th), and you can either join in person at the CTL or remotely via Zoom. If you want further information about the writing circle, email Karen Shea at kshea@jwu.edu.
UPCOMING DECEMBER EVENTS
Publishing and Teaching with Open Resource Case Studies
When: Friday, December 1st, 12:30-1:30pm
Where: VIRTUAL via Zoom
Co-Facilitated by John D. Varlaro, PhD, SPHR, GPHR and Jane Gravill, PhD, MBA, PMP, Professor, International Business, Conestoga College Editor, Open Access Teaching Case Journal (OATCJ)
Stay tuned for more information!
SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 15TH, 2024
Neurodiversity on the Contemporary College Campus
Presented by: Rosanne J. Westgate, Ph.D., CBIS
This presentation will offer insights into neurodiversity and research-based strategies for ensuring academic, social, and emotional success among neurodiverse students at JWU. While support services are readily available for K-12 students, college students are expected to navigate a more independent path and advocate for themselves. This presentation contends that everyone is a neurodiverse learner with unique learning styles.
In this presentation, Dr. Westgate delves into neurodiversity, addressing categories such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, executive functioning issues, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities like dyslexia. College-bound students, driven by their desire to be at JWU, seek an environment where they can thrive. Supporting these students involves a comprehensive approach, starting with a review of their assessments and collaboration with accessibility services to create and adhere to a 504 Accommodation Plan. The subsequent steps include developing an inclusive plan that caters to each student's needs without compromising the curriculum's integrity.
Dr. Westgate has over 50 years of experience as a special educator, principal, director of special education, and college professor. In this presentation, she will highlight the importance of a foundation in research-based strategies for specially designed instruction, based on federal guidelines.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Zero Textbook Course Marking (ZTC) and Open Educational Resource (OER) Grant
Please see the attached document for information about this grant, including how to submit a proposal.
There will be additional informational sessions and consultations in November. Contact Katrina.herold@jwu.edu or Lisa.Spicola@jwu.edu for more information.
Open Educational Resource Mini Grants for Faculty Informational Session
The Library, in collaboration with the CTL, is offering mini-grants to faculty for incorporating or creating Open Educational Resources (OER) for use in their courses. This initiative seeks to increase the amount of OER at JWU to keep education costs down for our students. This is in conjunction with a course marking grant that JWU recently received from the New England Board of Higher Education, which will allow students to easily search for courses with zero textbook costs (ZTC). If you would like more information about the mini-grants or the zero textbook cost initiative, please attend this informational session to learn more.
When: Friday, November 3, 1:00-2:00pm
Where: VIRTUAL
Don't know what ZTC or OER is all about? Here are two short videos that explain.
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CONTACT US
Katrina Herold, Ed.D., Director, katrina.herold@jwu.edu
Karen Shea, Ph.D., Assistant Director, karen.shea@jwu.edu
Aly Marzini, Academic Administrative Coordinator, CTL@jwu.edu
Phone: 401-598-2915