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Discover The New 'Gems' Of The Hub At The Arcade, Kat Cordier, Mike Puckett

Learning Teaching Forum

Societal impacts have brought about great change in educational practices, especially in the need for fluid and flexible learning spaces. The Hub at the Dayton Arcade is an expansion of the campus ecosystem, designed to create access and opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to collaborate with business leaders and the Dayton community. This session will be a co-led presentation and open dialogue about the “gems” in the Hub, focusing on student and community engagement and the value of unique spaces that set the tone for dynamic learning.

Building Community And Integrating Global Learning As A Remote Faculty Member In Ud’S Edd In Leadership For Organizations Program, Aryn Baxter

Learning Teaching Forum

The transition to teaching remotely requires intentional reflection on what it takes to develop and sustain a sense of community and connection when joining an institution from a distance.

In this session, I reflect and share lessons learned from my transition from working face to face as a faculty member and international programs administrator to working remotely as a faculty member teaching in the University of Dayton’s EdD in Leadership for Organizations program. This transition has entailed not only a shift from face to face to remote work, but also a prolonged reflection on a commitment to transformative global learning. …

Caring For Colleagues Who Have Experienced Loss, Susan Brown, Brenna Seifried, Katie Mathews, Beth Schwartz, Maci Rutledge

Learning Teaching Forum

Loss and grief are challenging enough in “normal” times, but with the pandemic, it seems that everyone has undergone some sort of loss. For many who have experienced the loss of health, a loved one, a relationship, or other significant parts of their lives, the pandemic has exacerbated the challenges.

UD’s mission references “educating the whole person and linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.” In what ways can we rediscover the link between the vast scholarship on grief and our service to others who are experiencing that grief? How can we demonstrate the family spirit and care for …