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First-Generation Students And Advising, Kimberly A. Murphy
First-Generation Students And Advising, Kimberly A. Murphy
Center for Faculty Enrichment
First-Generation Students and Advising – Friday 10/2 8:30-9:30am in Wilson Center
For first-generation students, going to college is uncharted territory. Many first-generation college students turn to their academic advisors for the support needed to succeed in college. In this session, we will share foundational information about first-generation students and an overview of common challenges facing these students. In addition, we will develop strategies and tools that can be used in your advising work with first-generation students.
Signature Work And The Core Curriculum, Brian P. Katz
Signature Work And The Core Curriculum, Brian P. Katz
Center for Faculty Enrichment
Signature Work and the Core Curriculum - Thursday 9/10 4:30-5:30pm in the Wilson Center
What is the goal of a Liberal Arts education? The college's Mission is to prepare students for meaningful lives of service and leadership in a diverse and changing world, and the notion of "Vocation" asks students to seek the intersection of their skills, their interests, and the needs of their communities during and after college. On the national stage, the AAC&U is advocating for ALL students to have access to "Signature Work", in which they pose and explore problems important to themselves and the world. …
Gendered Pronouns In The Classroom (August 24, 2015)
Gendered Pronouns In The Classroom (August 24, 2015)
Center for Faculty Enrichment
Gendered Pronouns in the Classroom- Monday 8/24 4-5pm in Gävle Room 1
Last spring, the college community asserted that it will be inclusive of people of all genders. Since this affirmation, members of the campus community have requested professional development about the basic ideas in this discussion ("What is the difference between sex and gender?") as well as techniques for being inclusive ("How can I avoid misgendering a student or respond when others do?"). In this session, we will share foundational vocabulary, develop strategies for inclusion around gendered pronouns, and hold a Q&A with a couple of students about …