We are working diligently to provide a meaningful Fall Welcome Week with plenty of time built in for course and classroom prep! We have arranged several sessions for you to choose from for the brief all faculty gathering on August 21. It will be important to register as many sessions are limited to a specific number of attendees. Registration instruction and links will be emailed on August 1.

Please watch your inbox!

Here is a preview of tentative sessions: Full descriptions and the entire weekly schedule to be announced via email 8/1/24.

Providence

• CPR/First Aid Certification (*limited space, more opportunities forthcoming throughout the year)
• Mental Health First Aid Certification (*limited space, more opportunities forthcoming throughout the year)
• Teaching Excellence Program Preview
• UCAR/FIS Informational Sessions
• IDT Consultations
• Best Teaching Practices Round Table Discussions
• Informational Sessions on our Grant Searching Software (Grant Forward)
• Artificial Intelligence Workshop
• Department Chair and Program Director Leadership Program Preview

Charlotte

• Mental Health First Aid Certification (*limited space, more opportunities forthcoming throughout the year)
• UCAR/FIS Informational Sessions
• IDT Consultations
• Best Teaching Practices Round Table Discussions
• Informational Sessions on our Grant Searching Software (Grant Forward)
• Artificial Intelligence Workshop

The May 9th all faculty gathering afforded us the opportunity to wrap up the academic year together while discussing many important university initiatives and current challenges in higher education. It is always a wonderful opportunity to connect and learn with faculty from other colleges and departments!

Thank you to all of the presenters and to faculty for your participation and contribution!

Registration is open for the Northeast Regional Higher Education Neurodiversity Coalition Conference—a timely event to improve educational and professional outcomes for neurodivergent students. The conference is hosted by Northeastern University, the University of Rhode Island, and the University of Connecticut.

August 8-9, 2024

Northeastern University, Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex (805 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA)

Join Together to Make a Difference

• Increase your understanding of neurodiversity
• Learn trends in neurodiversity employment
• Understand best practices for neuroinclusive workplace and campus
• Explore and share best practices with a community of higher education and industry professionals

Who Should Attend

Faculty, deans, department chairs, teaching faculty, research assistants, academic and career advisors, DEI professionals, employers and other college and workforce professionals

Featured Keynote Speakers

Dr. Jeff Karp, a renowned biomedical engineer at Harvard Medical School and MIT who grew up being “written off” for his learning differences. He consequently developed “Life Ignition Tools,” a process for embracing life that resulted from years of iteration and tinkering to make his unique thought patterns and behavior work for him. Karp, a Distinguished Chair at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, has developed lab technologies that revolutionize treatments for myriad ailments, from coronary disease and brain disorders to Crohn’s disease and cancer.

John Elder Robison, a well-known author of Switched On: A Memoir of Brain Change and Emotional Intelligence, Look Me in the Eye, Be Different, and Raising Cubby, which details his life with Asperger syndrome. He's a leading voice for autism and neurodiversity, imploring audiences to find strengths where others see weaknesses based on societal standards.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights from leaders in higher education and neurodiversity. Don’t miss this unique chance to be part of an inspiring and impactful conference! Secure your spot today and join us in fostering a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.

The ISETL Conference on Humanizing Digital Learning Spaces: from High Tech to High Touch

The Eagle Institute - Air University

Montgomery, Alabama

October 17-18, 2024

The goal of ISETL is to explore, share, and promote innovative pedagogical approaches.

Join us at the upcoming ISETL Conference on "Humanizing Digital Learning Spaces: From High Tech to High Touch." This conference promotes empathy and human connection as essential components in education. By leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, educators are empowered to focus on implementing robust pedagogical strategies and deliver engaging learning experiences.

Take advantage of the early bird deadline through August 1, 2024!

February 5th - 7th, 2025

The Westin Indianapolis (241 W Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204)

Early Bird rates available until October 1st!

The annual Academic Chairpersons Conference provides practical, usable information in a climate of open discussion and collaborative exchange, benefiting academic chairpersons, administrators and faculty from all areas of higher education.

Conference format includes:

• New Chair Alliance Workshop (optional)
• Plenary Sessions and General Session Panels
• Interactive Workshops
• Best Practice Presentations
• Roundtable Discussions
• Networking and One-on-One Mentoring

Session Topics include a wide range of topics with a consistent focus on practice solutions to the challenges facing academic leaders: Department Leadership, DEI, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emerging Trends in Higher Ed., etc.

JWU colleagues that have been involved with this organization highly recommend this opportunity!

Check out Shannon Strate's OTD, MS, OTR/L, Assistant Professor, College of Health & Wellness article below!

Inspired by the Goodwin University UDL institute, this Fall, JWU will launch a semester long asynchronous flexible applied learning program where faculty will actively incorporate the principles of UDL into the classroom.

All are welcome to join our 2nd cohort of UDL Fellows and learn how to incorporate multiple means of Engagement, Representation, and Action/Expression into your lesson design and execution. If you are interested in joining please email the CTL@jwu.edu for more information.

A digital certification badge will be awarded upon completion of all modules and CTL events are typically accepted by UCAR as Professional Development points towards promotion. Open to faculty and teaching staff on both campuses.

Congratulations to our Newest Cohort of UDL Fellows:

Jaime Schick, College of Food Innovation & Technology

Tania Rosa, College of Health & Wellness

Marina Brancely, College of Food Innovation & Technology

Valerie Ryan, College of Food Innovation & Technology

Kathryn Burke, College of Health & Wellness

The Teaching Excellence Certification is a new 6-week (one Friday meeting per week in person) program for newly hired full time faculty or those otherwise interested. (Topics covered: Student support services, handling challenging classroom situations, best teaching practices, assessment, student engagement, the REAL project, UDL, writing a teaching philosophy, lesson planning, and will include a peer teaching critique).

Please watch your email for more information.

Beginning in October. Available at the Providence campus.

A digital certification badge will be awarded upon completion of all modules and CTL events are typically accepted by UCAR as Professional Development points towards promotion.

Elevating Academic Integrity: Creating Positive Learning Environments and Institutional Cultures of Integrity

The CTL has partnered with Community Standards & Conduct and IDT to develop a four- session workshop series with a digital badging option for those that meet all of the requirements. Registration will open in the Fall!

Available to faculty and staff on both campuses.

Certificate Description: This four-part certificate aims to provide faculty with tools and strategies to create a meaningful and mutually beneficial academic environment. Workshops will address academic integrity from both policy and pedagogical standpoints, review trends in academic misconduct, and explain the investigative and referral process for students who may violate academic integrity policies. The series will conclude with an interactive workshop on classroom behavior and effective ways to respond to students who are disruptive or in crisis.

Session 1, Friday, September 20th, 10:00-11:00AM - The Wildcat Way: Promoting Integrity as an Institutional Value

Session 2, Friday, October 18th, 1:00-2:30PM - Navigating Academic Integrity- Trends and Responses in Addressing Misconduct

Session 3, Friday, November 8th, 1:00-2:00PM - Beyond the Syllabus: Infusing Integrity into the Classroom

Session 4, Friday, December 6th, 10:00-11:30AM - Classroom Behavior and Conflict Resolution

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. It takes the fear and hesitation out of starting these conversations by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge.

The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. When more people are equipped with the tools to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need. Mental Health First Aiders are a vital link, connecting those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge with appropriate support.

Congratulations to our JWU Colleagues that worked over the summer towards MHFA instructor credentials:

Jerelyn Pimentel, College of Arts & Sciences

Richard Miscovich, College of Food Innovation & Technology

Amy Felder, College of Food Innovation & Technology

Brooke Magee, Director of Counseling Services

Joseph Barresi, Jr., Associate Dean of Students for Counseling, Health & Wellness

Elizabeth Carey, College of Business

Patricia Bowman, College of Hospitality Management

Marie Woolery, College of Health and Wellness

Michael OMalley, College of Professional Studies

Trainings will begin on both campuses for a limited number of participants on Aug 21 and will continue to be offered throughout the academic year to faculty and staff.

Please enjoy the recording of the session Independent Institutions Weigh in on Course Marking at the Northeast OER Summit featuring Katrina Herold, Director of the JWU Center for Teaching & Learning.

In this panel, Katrina is joined by:

Lindsey Gwozdz, New England Board of Higher Education

Alexandria Lattner, New England College

Kevin Railey, Saint John Fisher University

Katie Rybakova, Thomas College

Abstract:

Our session is intended to help spread awareness of the actual processes of course marking, particularly for independent institutions which are sometimes left on the periphery of Open Education. Through the voices of four independent institution representatives, participants will get to hear an overview of the experiences of why and how course marking was implemented and what it means for their students. Each panelist will touch on successes and challenges and their unique workflows developed over the last year of this initiative as well as technology, staffing, and marketing considerations. The session is open to all levels of attendees. Lindsey will start the session off with a brief definition of course marking to ensure that everyone can participate even if they’re not as informed on the topic. We will utilize real-time polling and a shared Google Doc for participants to help us compile a larger and more thorough resource list that we will share back into the community.

Link to recording

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