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Calendar ofEventsExpo Call forProposalsCertificationsCS&SWorkshopsMicrolearningSeriesAI in HealthEducationMenu ofServicesSpecial InterestsDid You Know?About theCenterA M E S S A G E F R O M O U R D I R E C T O R :As the Fall semester winds down and the holiday season quicklyapproaches, we invite you to enjoy our November newsletter. Wehave so many exciting opportunities available for faculty and staffprofessional development, wellness, networking, and to learnmore about the many exciting projects going on at JWU!The Universal Design for Learning and the Teaching Excellencecertification programs are in full swing, and faculty are workingdiligently to engage students and elevate classroom and onlinelearning experiences. The deadline is officially here for the University Scholarship &Best Practices Expo and this is the last call to submit a proposal.Please view the Expo website for presentation formats, sampleproposals, and more information. Lastly, we are excited to announce that all CTL newsletters andlinks to event registration are now available on our website. If youare looking for information you can simply do a quick internetsearch for JWU Center for Teaching & Learning to find the latestupdates and sign up for a session. Visit us @ JWU Center forTeaching & Learning.November NewsletterIn this newsletteryou can expect:November 2024Katrina M. Herold, Ed.D.

Faculty and staff, please don't miss out on this opportunity to share your scholarship or bestpractice with the JWU community. The Expo is a time to come together as a community,disseminate work, collaborate, and grow interdisciplinary partnerships.The 3rd Annual Johnson & Wales University Scholarship & Best Practices Expo will be heldon February 14th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on both the Providence and Charlottecampuses.Proposals are due no later than October 31st, 2024. Please be aware that due to the earlier eventdate this academic year, we cannot accommodate an extension for proposals.Please visit the expo website to learn more, including information for submitting a proposal.We look forward to seeing you there!EXPO CALL FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE, OCTOBER 31ST, 2024!Submit Your Proposal Today!

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Schellie AndrewsJulie BeerAnn BrettDonna CacciaGreg CunninghamIsaac DamoahKelli Fay-WolfeCarter GrahamDawn HolmesAshley Anna HovisEvelina LapierreCece KrelitzDavid KulikSydney MagnerKristin PendergastAustin ScolesAngelina RecinosDawn RolandRhonda StewartLaura UnverzagtC E R T I F I C A T I O N SProvidenceM H F A S P O T L I G H TCongratulations to our JWU communitymembers who recently received their certification!Friday, December 6th, 20248:30AM - 2:30PMJWU Certified MHFA Instructors:Lisa Dumont & Marie Woolery,College of Health & WellnessLearners will be required to complete 2 hoursof pre-work prior to 12/6Click Here to RegisterACADEMIC INTEGRITY SERIES#3: Beyond the Syllabus: InfusingIntegrity into the ClassroomNov. 8th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Facilitated by: Kristin Pendergast,Assistant Director of CommunityStandards & ConductDésirée Schuler, Associate Professor,Humanities#4: Classroom Behavior & ConflictResolution Dec. 6th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Facilitated by: Kristin Pendergast,Assistant Director of CommunityStandards & ConductJennifer Rosa, Associate Director ofCommunity Standards and ConductJoe Berardi, Director of CommunityStandards & ConductElevating Academic Integrity: Creating Positive Learning Environments and InstitutionalCultures of Integrity ~ Digital Badging Available!Click Here to RegisterS T A Y T U N E D . . . M O R E S E S S I O N S W I L L B EA V A I L A B L E D U R I N G T H E S P R I N G S E M E S T E R !

Empowering ourselves with safety skills and knowledge is an essential part of fostering aresilient and supportive campus community. Join us for a comprehensive Active ThreatResponse Training session led by the Emergency Management and the Safety and Securityteam. This workshop will provide attendees with critical skills and strategies to respondeffectively in the event of an active threat on campus.Learning Objectives:Understand the Principles: Gain insights into the Run/Hide/Fight (orAvoid/Deny/Defend) principles, learning how to assess the situation and respondappropriately.Resources and Support: Discover available resources on campus for safety and security,including reporting procedures and support systems. This training is designed for all students, faculty, and staff who want to enhance theirunderstanding of active threat situations and improve their personal safety awareness. Friday, November 22nd, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Location: HAC AmphitheaterThe American Heart Association’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants toprovide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely andeffective manner. No previous medical training required!Course Content:First aid basicsMedical, injury & envrionmental emergenciesPreventing illness and injuryAdult, Child and Infant CPR and AED useOpioid-associated life-threatening emergenciesThe Center for Teaching & Learning will cover costs for a limited number of faculty and staff.You may be certified in CPR/AED and/or First Aid separately. In-Person PVD Event: Nov. 1st, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CPR/AED) Nov. 22nd, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (First Aid) C E R T I F I C A T I O N S & W O R K S H O P SA C T I V E S H O O T E R D R I L L S W I T H C A M P U SS A F E T Y & S E C U R I T YEmail Rachel Gomes to RegisterC P R / A E D F I R S T A I D C E R T I F I C A T I O NClick Here to Register

C T L M I C R O L E A R N I N G S E R I E SJoin us in discussion as we delve into JWU’s journey to become a Hispanic Serving Institution(HSI). With 15% Latine student enrollment, we are quickly approaching the HSI designation of25%, and your expertise is crucial as we prepare to reach it. Build on your knowledge and skills,offer insights into the benefits of HSI status, and explore strategic actions needed across all areas—from academics and admissions to student affairs and alumni engagement. Together, we’lldiscuss how to contribute to this important designation, ensuring that JWU is well-prepared toserve all our Wildcats effectively. Faculty, staff & administration are welcome.O N T H E “ R H O D E ” T O B E C O M I N G A N H S IFacilitated by Suzanne Buglione, Ed.D., & ChristopherWestgate, Ph.D. Wednesday, Nov. 6th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: CTL Classroom & Zoom Click Here to RegisterWINTER IS COMING …But that doesn’t mean you have to let the “winter blues” snowball this season!To help you beat those blues and find the well-being resources you need, Human Resourcesand the Center for Teaching and Learning are excited to partner up to bring Coastline EAPdirectly to you! Join us on November 8 for Coastline’s “Refresher and Discussion” session.Coastline will provide a valuable introduction to its services and engage in a brief discussionabout Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).In this session, you’ll learn:How to connect to the EAPHow to access Coastline’s websiteHow to tell when it might be time to call the EAPExplore the difference between “winter blues” & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), &learn simple strategies to help manage the emotional impact of bothFriday, Nov 8th, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: CTL Classroom & Zoom C O A S T L I N E E A P R E F R E S H E R & D I S C U S S I O N Click Here to Register

H E A L T H C A R E S U M M I T S E R I E S : A R T I F I C I A L I N T E L L I G E N C EI N H E A L T H E D U C A T I O N , T A R A M A N S O U R , O T D , M . S . , O T RTara Mansour, OTD, M.S., OTR, AssistantProfessor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinatorat the MGH Institute of Health Professions,champions progressive educationalmethodologies and interdisciplinarycollaboration in occupational therapy and clinicaleducation. She emphasizes her dedication toelevating health professions education throughinnovative curricular design and advancedpedagogical strategies. Her scholarly work spans avariety of innovative approaches, including theuse of AI to optimize fieldwork education andenhance learning efficiency.E V E N T S & W O R K S H O P SFriday, November 22nd 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Location: Pepsi Forum, Wales HallCharlotte & Remote Employees will be sent a Zoom Registration LinkDiscussions around AI in education often gravitate towards its challenges and potentialpitfalls, from ethical concerns to its impact on patient care and the profession itself.While these significant issues deserve attention, we should not be solely consumed bythese challenges. Dr. Mansour proposes that we use this opportunity to actively engagewith AI’s potential by diving into practical applications. The lecture will cover the following key points: Explain foundational concepts of generative AI, including its capabilities andlimitations, as they relate to health education Demonstrate how generative AI can be used in teaching, assessment and resourcedevelopmentCritically examine and interpret the ethical implications of AI use in educationincluding bias, privacy, and integrity in education and practice Learn how to design a comprehensive action plan tailored to learning and adoptinggenerative AI in the classroom, including training and resourcesClick Here to Register

For the past two years, President Bernardo-Sousa has invited Providencecampus faculty and staff to gather for regular conversations aboutJWU’s culture of inclusion and belonging. Conversations have beencentered around a variety of identities and issues identified through theIDEA Survey and program participants.JWU’s Culture of Inclusion & BelongingTuesday, Nov. 12th, 2:00-3:00pmWildcat Center Lounge (Harborside campus)This year, President Bernardo-Sousa invites you to discuss how your experiences on campusconnect to our newest strategic plan. Each session will focus on different aspects of thestrategic plan by sharing information and resources, as well as discussing how your own role oncampus contributes to this work. Space is limited. On Friday, December 6 from 10-12 and 1-3 pm S.I. Aurora from the Institute forExperiential Learning will host a by invite only session. Faculty who attend will earn abadge from the IEL! The workshop will engage with Kolb’s learning theory and its grayareas, as well as the possibility for entering the cycle from random points or in acounterclockwise direction. A portion of the workshop will be dedicated to critiquesover Kolb’s model, its language, and its cycle. We’ll also delve into the yin and yang oflearning styles. There is a cap of 32 faculty for this by invite only session. Each of thecollege leads will extend an invite to a few faculty to join this non-recorded session on afirst-come first-serve basis. In addition, if you have already implemented REAL in oneof your courses and would like to push your thinking further, email real@jwu.edu andwe will reserve a handful of Champions workshop seats as first-come, first-served. Thisis a one-time-only workshop.E V E N T S & W O R K S H O P SC O F F E E & C O N V E R S A T I O N S W I T HP R E S I D E N T M A R I E B E R N A R D O - S O U S AClick Here to RegisterEmail Mike Waugh, Director of Inclusion and Belonging with questions. R E A L C H A M P I O N S W O R K S H O P W I T H T H EI N S T I T U T E F O R E X P E R I E N T I A L L E A R N I N G

We are making REAL progress! Included here is an update as well as information on contactpoints and upcoming opportunities as the project progresses:AY 24/25 ROLL OUT COLLEGE LEADSBeth Cannata, College of BusinessChris Westgate & Adam Smith, College of Arts & SciencesEmily Reaves, College of Hospitality ManagementWalt Zesk, College of Engineering & DesignDiane McCrohan, College of Professional StudiesNote: A session was held in the College of Engineering & Design on October 18th with Walt Zesk.A New REAL @ JWU ulearn site is available for you. The site includes info about the Real Projectincluding Active Lecture, Kolb’s Learning Cycle, REAL examples by college to guide you as well asinformation about the submission process and next steps. The following college leads are assignedto work with faculty this academic year. Work will begin with CFIT & CHW next academic year asthe roll out continues.FOUNDATIONAL SESSIONSRequired for all A&S, COB, COHM, andCOED faculty who have not submitted apre-implementation form).Nov. 7 – 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Nov. 8 – 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Facilitated by Adam Smith, College of Arts& SciencesNov. 13 – 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Facilitated by Emily Reaves, College ofHospitality ManagementIMPLEMENTATION SESSIONSuggested for all A&S, COB, COHM, &COED faculty who need help with theirpost-implementation form—all faculty inthese four colleges need to implement atleast one REAL activity in at least one oftheir courses in the spring of 2025 andsubmit their post-implementation formsby the end of the spring semester.Jan. 24 – 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Jan. 31 – 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Facilitated by Chris Westgate, College ofArts & SciencesU P D A T E S   &   E V E N T SR E A L   P R O G R E S S   &   I M P O R T A N T   F A C U L T Y   I N F OCheck Out the New uLearn Site!Click Here to Register Click Here to RegisterClick Here to Access thePre-Implementation FormClick Here to Access thePost-Implementation Form

Based on conversations that have taken placein workshops and among cohort participantsat the Center for Teaching & Learning,many of our JWU faculty and staff havefascinating stories to tell. In fact, themembers of our first memoir writing cohorthave met several times and are working ondrafting their stories to share with each otherfor feedback. If you’d like to share your storyin the form of a memoir (of any length) butdon’t know where to start, or you’ve alreadydrafted a memoir but would like feedbackfrom colleagues, contact Karen Shea(Karen.Shea@jwu.edu) to discuss organizinga second memoir writing group at the CTL.These hybrid support sessions aredesigned to support those who areteaching ENG1020 (Rhetoric &Composition I). Adjunct faculty who areteaching ENG1020 for the first time andlearning how to navigate uLearn and thetextbook digital platform "Achieve" areencouraged to attend either in person orremotely, or email questions to KarenShea (Karen.Shea@jwu.edu) and request arecording of any session.11/5, 11/19, 12/33:45-4:45 PMLocation: Hybrid (CTL & Zoom)The University Scholarship & BestPractices Expo committee is looking forspeaker nominations and/or ideas on a topicfor this year's keynote address.The keynote will address faculty and stafffrom Charlotte, Providence, and remotelocations and will last approximately 45minutes. The keynote speaker can be eitherinternal or external to Johnson & Wales.Have you attended one of our workshops?Please take a moment to complete our feedbacksurvey.W E L L N E S S   W E D N E S D A YAs we head toward the Thanksgivingholiday, many of us will pause to think aboutwhat we're grateful for in our lives. But whateffect does expressing gratitude actually haveon us? In this month's webinar, PracticingGratitude for Wellbeing, hosted by BCBSRI,you'll learn the benefits of defining gratitudein your own life, as well as how gratitude andmindfulness connect to create a more positiveattitude, mood and sense of positivityresulting in a healthier, happier life!November 20th, 12:00 p.m.Visit the Wellness Corner on HRpulse to exploreother wellness resources: BCBSRI's monthlyWellness Schedule and Coastline EAP News.M E M O I R   W R I T I N G   C I R C L EE N G   1 0 2 0   O P E N   O F F I C E   H O U R SS P E C I A L   I N T E R E S TEmail Karen SheaClick Here to RegisterE X P O   K E Y N O T E   N O M I N A T I O N SSubmit Your Nomination HereW E   W A N T   Y O U R   F E E D B A C K !Click Here to Complete Our SurveyRegister Here

All recorded sessions are available on our JWULink page.Support at any stage of the writing process: Brainstorming, organizing adraft, and final line editing for article manuscripts, conference abstracts,committee bylaws, fiction & non-fiction.Looking for specialized assistance in your field? We will connect you withexperienced colleagues in your department for specialized services. Needadvice regarding publishing? We can help you find the best fit with localand national publication venues.Planning to present at a conference? We can help you organize yourpresentation slides; ensure that your slides are error-free and that yourbullet points are in parallel format; offer suggestions for effectively openingand closing your presentation; and serve as a practice audience.Please email us to inquire.The CTL offers confidential teaching consultations and/or observations forthose interested in improving their classroom delivery methods, revisingassessments, or handling challenging situations. Please email us to make anappointment.Research consultants are available in most disciplines to assist you withestablishing a research question, qualitative, quantitative and mixedmethods data collection and analysis, literature reviews, anddissemination. Please email us to inquire.Interested in learning more about your colleagues' teaching strategies? Would youlike to pair up with another faculty member to discuss lesson design and delivery?We can put you in contact with other faculty members interested in this practice,help you set teaching goals, and hold each other accountable. Please email us to beput on the list for this program which will begin Spring Semester. R E C O R D E D S E S S I O N SM E N U O F S E R V I C E SC T L W R I T I N G S E R V I C E ST E A C H I N G C O N S U L T A T I O N SR E S E A R C H C O N S U L T A T I O N SP E E R T E A C H I N G O B S E R V A T I O N P R O G R A M

D I D Y O U K N O W ?The annual Academic Chairpersons Conference provides practical, usable information in a climateof open discussion and collaborative exchange, benefiting academic chairpersons, administrators,and faculty from all areas of higher ed.Conference format includes: New Chair Alliance Workshop (optional)Plenary Sessions and General Session PanelsInteractive WorkshopsBest Practice PresentationsRoundtable DiscussionsNetworking and One-on-One MentoringSession Topics include a wide range of topics with a consistent focus on practice solutions to thechallenges facing academic leaders: Department Leadership, DEI, Conflict Management,Professional Development, Emerging Trends in Higher Ed., etc.Academic Chairpersons ConferenceFebruary 5th - 7th, 2025 -Indianapolis, IndianaHighly recommendedby previouslyinvolved JWUcolleagues!Click Here to Register

Katrina Herold,Ed.D.,DirectorAdam Smith,Ph.D.,Charlotte RepKaren Shea, Ph.D.Assistant DirectorDiane Santurri,M.Ed.,Providence RepChris Westgate,Ph.D., DEIB FellowAlyson Marzini,Academic AdministrativeCoordinatorC T L C O R E C O M M I T T E ECenter for Teaching & Learning Executive Steering Committee Contact ListM I S S I O N S T A T E M E N TThe mission of the Johnson & Wales University Center for Teaching and Learning is to foster acommunity of lifelong learners and enhance the student experience by inspiring innovative research,scholarship, collaboration, and impactful facilitation of learning.katrina.herold@jwu.edu401-598-2249karen.shea@jwu.edu401-598-2264christopher.westgate@jwu.edu401-598-2764adam.smith@jwu.edu980-598-3221diane.santurri@jwu.edu401-598-2535alyson.marzini@jwu.edu401-598-1841

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