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The semester is in full swingand we are excited to share anabundance of robustopportunities available tofaculty and staff.We have several certificationopportunities kicking off thismonth including; MentalHealth First Aid, TeachingExcellence, Universal Designfor Learning, and CPR/AED and First Aid. President Marie Bernardo-Sousa will continue the Coffeeand Conversations Series thismonth with discussionsfocused on the next strategicplan.The proposal deadline for theUniversity Scholarship & BestPractices Expo is October 31and we have severalworkshops available to supportyour abstract development. We are also solicitingnominations for a keynotespeakers or topics.November marks the start ofour new MicrolearningSeries with presentationsfrom Human Resourcesrelated to the EAP benefitofferings and JWU’s journeytowards becoming aHispanic ServingInstitution (HSI). The College of Health andWellness kicks off theHealth Care Summit Serieswith guest speaker TaraMansour, OTD, MS, OTR whowill deliver a presentation onArtificial Intelligence inHealth Education.Specific details are availablein this month’s edition.Please reach out if you havequestions or suggestions. Calendar ofEventsCertificationsUpcomingEvents &WorkshopsUniversityScholarship &Best PracticesExpoMicrolearningSeriesMenu ofServicesSpecialInterestsDid YouKnow?About theCenterMonthly NewsletterMonthly NewsletterIn this newsletteryou can expect:OCTOBER 2024A Message From Our Director:

E V E N T S & P R O G R A M M I N GClick on an event to learn more!20 21 23 24 252227 28293031T U E W E D T H U F R I S A TS U N M O N1361471251921693171041811115826MemoirWriting CircleENG 1020Office HoursUSBP ExpoAbstractWorkshopENG 1020Office HoursCPR/AEDFirst Aid USBP ExpoAbstractWorkshopMentalHealth FirstAid TeachingExcellenceSkills forDisagreeingBetterMHFAMentalHealth FirstAid TeachingExcellenceTeachingExcellenceTeachingExcellenceAcademicIntegrity #2Coffee &ConversationsPLEASE NOTE: ALL CTL ZOOM LINKS WILL USE THE PASSCODE: 270

Jamie BentonKevin CaseyOlivia DuarteBenjamin FinniganDana GarfieldMichael HoulihanC E R T I F I C A T I O N SLaura LeonettiLonnie MorrisTim MurphyDino PorcicMadelena SantoreProvidenceFriday, October 18th, 20249:00AM - 3:00PMJWU Certified MHFA Instructors:Jerelyn Pimentel, College of Arts & SciencesPatricia Bowman, College of HospitalityManagementLearners will be required to complete 2hours of pre-work prior to 10/18Click Here to RegisterMHFA SpotlightCongratulations to our JWU communitymembers who recently received theircertification!Friday, October 25th, 20249:00 AM - 3:30 PMJWU Certified MHFA Instructors:Amy Felder, Ed.D., CFITBrooke Magee, Charlotte CrescentCounselingLearners will be required to complete 2hours of pre-work prior to 10/25Click Here to RegisterCharlotteFriday, December 6th, 20248:30AM - 2:30PMJWU Certified MHFA Instructors:Lisa Dumont & Marie Woolery,College of Health & WellnessLearners will be required to complete 2hours of pre-work prior to 12/6Click Here to RegisterThank you to our instructors, Joe Barresi & Michael OMalley!

Academic Integrity Series#1: The Wildcat Way: PromotingIntegrity as an Institutional ValueAsynchronous Modules Available!#2: Creating Positive LearningEnvironments and InstitutionalCultures of Integrity 10/18, 1:00-2:30PM#3: Beyond the Syllabus: InfusingIntegrity into the Classroom11/8, 1:00-2:00PM#4: Classroom Behavior & ConflictResolution 12/6, 10:00AM-11:30AMElevating Academic Integrity: CreatingPositive Learning Environments andInstitutional Cultures of IntegrityDigital Badging Available!Facilitators: Kristin Pendergast, Assistant Director ofCommunity Standards & ConductDésirée Schuler, Associate Professor,HumanitiesJennifer Rosa, Associate Director ofCommunity Standards and ConductJoe Berardi, Director of CommunityStandards & ConductThe American Heart Association’s HeartsaverFirst Aid CPR AED course trains participantsto provide first aid, CPR, and use anautomated external defibrillator (AED) in asafe, timely and effective manner. Noprevious medical training required!Course Content:First aid basicsMedical, injury & envrionmentalemergenciesPreventing illness and injuryAdult, Child and Infant CPR and AED useOpioid-associated life-threateningemergenciesThe Center for Teaching & Learning willcover costs for all faculty and teaching staff. In-Person PVD Event11/1 - 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - CPR/AED11/22 - 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM - First AidYou may be certified in CPR/AED and/orFirst Aid separately.Want to get involved with theCenter? Email Us!Ideas for CTL ProgrammingReservations for SpaceAdvertise Your EventShare A ResourceSuggestions & General FeedbackClick Here to RegisterC E R T I F I C A T I O N SCPR/AED First Aid CertificationClick Here to RegisterHave an Idea for Workshop?Need Help Advertising?

The USBP Expo Committeeis looking for individuals tojoin their Logistics Team.Responsibilities:Virtual bi-weekly/weeklymeetingsAssist with Expofloorplan and layoutEvent planning itemsSet-up / BreakdownInterested? Please emailEXPO@jwu.edu.The University Scholarship & Best Practices Expocommittee is looking for speaker nominationsand/or ideas on a topic for this year's keynoteaddress. The keynote will address faculty and staff fromCharlotte, Providence, and remote locations andwill last approximately 45 minutes. The keynotespeaker can be either internal or external toJohnson & Wales. Expo Keynote NominationsE V E N T S & W O R K S H O P SCALL FORVOLUNTEERS!Expo Abstract SupportProfessor Karen Shea will beavailable to help you with anystage of the proposal process,including brainstorming ideasfor a scholarship or best practiceproposal, revising and editingyour abstract, and assisting youin submitting your proposalonline.Workshops will take place onthe following dates:10/3 11:30-12:3010/17 12:30-1:30Location: HybridIf you are unable to attend atthe times listed, please emailKaren to make an appointment.Click Here to RegisterClick Here to Submit Your NominationHave you attended one of our workshops?Please take a moment to complete ourfeedback survey.We Want Your Feedback!Click Here to Complete Our Survey

For the past two years, President Bernardo-Sousa has invitedProvidence campus faculty and staff to gather for regularconversations about JWU’s culture of inclusion andbelonging. Conversations have been centered around avariety of identities and issues identified through the IDEASurvey and program participants.Powered by Diversity, Equity & InclusionThursday, Oct. 31st, 2:00-3:00pm Center for Teaching & Learning This is a general overview of how diversity,equity, inclusion and belonging are woventhroughout the new strategic plan.JWU’s Culture of Inclusion & BelongingTuesday, Nov. 12th, 2:00-3:00pmWildcat Center Lounge (Harborsidecampus)This year, President Bernardo-Sousa invites you to discusshow your experiences on campus connect to our neweststrategic plan. Each session will focus on different aspects of the strategic plan bysharing information and resources, as well as discussing how your own role oncampus contributes to this work. Space is limited. Join us in discussion as we delve into JWU’s journey to become a Hispanic ServingInstitution (HSI). With 15% Latine student enrollment, we are quickly approachingthe HSI designation of 25%, 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, andexplore strategic actions needed across all areas—from academics and admissions tostudent affairs and alumni engagement. Together, we’ll discuss how to contribute tothis important designation, ensuring that JWU is well-prepared to serve all ourWildcats effectively. Faculty, staff & administration are welcome.E V E N T S & W O R K S H O P SCoffee & Conversations with President Marie Bernardo-SousaClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterEmail Mike Waugh, Director of Inclusion and Belonging with questions.CTL Microlearning Series: On the “Rhode” to Becoming an HSIFacilitated by Suzanne Buglione, Ed.D., &Christopher Westgate, Ph.D. Wednesday, 11/6, 12:00-1:00PM Location: CTL Classroom & Zoom Click Here to Register

WINTER 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, HumanResources and the Center for Teaching and Learning are excited to partner up to bringCoastline EAP directly to you!Join us on November 8 for Coastline’s “Refresher and Discussion” session. Coastline willprovide a valuable introduction to its services and engage in a brief discussion aboutSeasonal 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, 12:00-1:00PM Location: CTL Classroom & Zoom E V E N T S & W O R K S H O P SMicrolearning Series: Coastline EAP Refresher & Discussion Click Here to RegisterCoastline EAP Offerings for the Month of OctoberWELLNESSWEDNESDAYBreast and ProstateCancer with BCBSRIOctober 16th, 12:00PMFEEL-GOOD FRIDAYSlow Breathing ToEase StressOctober 18th,12:00PMSUPERVISORS’ GUIDE TO THE EAPOnsite grief or trauma support,management consultations andreferrals, and how to motivate youremployees to contact us.Thursday, Oct 3rd, 9:30AMMINDFUL MOVEMENTThese gentle movementsperformed while standingand/or seated are designed tohelp your body release stressWednesday, Oct 9th, 12:00PMCHAIR YOGA Join us for some gentle stretches thatyou can do right at your desk. Nospecial equipment is required but youmight want to kick off your shoes!Thursday, Oct 17th, 9:30AMClick Here to RegisterClick Here toRegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterClick Here to Register

Healthcare Summit Series: Artificial Intelligence in HealthEducation, Tara Mansour, OTD, M.S., OTRTara 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 spansa variety 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 9:00am-11:00amLocation: Pepsi Forum, Wales HallCharlotte & Remote Employees will be sent a Zoom Registration LinkDiscussions around AI in education often gravitate towards its challenges andpotential pitfalls, from ethical concerns to its impact on patient care and theprofession itself. While these significant issues deserve attention, we should not besolely consumed by these challenges. Dr. Mansour proposes that we use thisopportunity to actively engage with AI’s potential by diving into practicalapplications. The lecture will cover the following key points: Explain foundational concepts of generative AI, including its capabilitiesand limitations, as they relate to health education Demonstrate how generative AI can be used in teaching, assessment andresource developmentCritically examine and interpret the ethical implications of AI use ineducation including bias, privacy, and integrity in education and practice Learn how to design a comprehensive action plan tailored to learning andadopting generative AI in the classroom, including training and resourcesClick Here to Register

Based on conversations among CTLprogramming participants, many of ourJWU faculty and staff have fascinatingstories to tell. If you’d like to share yourstory in a memoir (of any length) but don’tknow where to start, or you’ve alreadydrafted a memoir but would like feedbackfrom your colleagues, consider joining thememoir writing circle. We’ll discuss thecharacteristics of the memoir genre, shareour writing, and provide feedback to eachother in a casual, supportive environment.The writing circle meets on the firstTuesday of every month from 4:00-5:00PM at the CTL or remotely via Zoom.For more information, email Karen Shea,kshea@jwu.edu.These hybrid support sessions aredesigned to support those who areteaching ENG1020 (Rhetoric &Composition I). Adjunct faculty whoare teaching ENG1020 for the first timeand learning how to navigate uLearnand the textbook digital platform"Achieve" are encouraged to attendeither in person or remotely, or emailquestions to Karen Shea(Karen.Shea@jwu.edu) and request arecording of any session.10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/33:45-4:45PMLocation: Hybrid (CTL & Zoom)Due to increasing interest amongfaculty and staff in learning about andusing Generative Artificial Intelligence(GenAI), we would like to know how wecan best support you through theCenter for Teaching & Learning. Pleasetake a moment to complete thefollowing poll, which will help us designprogramming that aligns with yourinterests and needs.The JWU Institutional Review Board ispleased to announce the appointment ofa new Chair and Vice Chair:Suzanne M. Buglione, Ed.D., Chair,College of Arts & SciencesDavid C. Hood, Ph.D., Vice Chair,College of BusinessThe IRB wishes to thank the JWUcommunity for their continued supportand research efforts, and look forward toworking with you in the future. Anyquestions or concerns should be directedto the IRB academic administrativecoordinator.Memoir Writing CircleENG 1020 Open Office HoursS P E C I A L I N T E R E S TGenerative AI PollClick Here to RegisterClick Here to RegisterInstitutional Review BoardAdministrative UpdateClick Here to Completethe Survey

The annual Academic Chairpersons Conference provides practical, usableinformation in a climate of open discussion and collaborative exchange, benefitingacademic 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 practicesolutions to the challenges facing academic leaders: Department Leadership, DEI,Conflict Management, Professional Development, Emerging Trends in HigherEd., etc.Academic Chairpersons ConferenceFebruary 5th - 7th, 2025 -Indianapolis, IndianaThe ISETL Conference onHumanizing Digital Learning Spaces: from High Tech to High Touch The Eagle Institute - Air UniversityMontgomery, AlabamaOctober 17-18, 2024Join us at the upcoming ISETL Conference on "Humanizing Digital Learning Spaces:From High Tech to High Touch." This conference promotes empathy and humanconnection as essential components in education. By leveraging emergingtechnologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, educators areempowered to focus on implementing robust pedagogical strategies and deliverengaging learning experiences. S P E C I A L I N T E R E S TClick Here to RegisterHighlyrecommended bypreviouslyinvolved JWUcolleagues!Click Here to RegisterThe goal of ISETL is to explore, share,and promote innovative pedagogicalapproaches.

All recorded sessions are available on our JWULink page.Recorded SessionsM E N U O F S E R V I C E SSupport at any stage of the writing processBrainstorming, organizing a draft, and final line editing:Article manuscripts, Conference abstracts, Committee bylaws, Fiction & Non-fictionLooking for specialized assistance in your field? We will connect you withexperienced colleagues in your department for specialized services. Need advice 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 your bulletpoints are in parallel format; offer suggestions for effectively opening and closingyour presentation; and serve as a practice audience.Please email us to inquire.CTL Writing ServicesThe CTL offers confidential teaching consultations and/or observations for thoseinterested in improving their classroom delivery methods, revising assessments, orhandling challenging situations. Please email us to make an appointment.Teaching ConsultationsResearch consultants are available in most disciplines to assist you with establishing aresearch question, qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data collection andanalysis, literature reviews, and dissemination. Please email us to inquire.Research ConsultationsInterested 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. Peer Teaching Observation Program

Does your student have an idea or a side hustle? The LaunchPad can help!1-on-1 Coaching, Mentoring, Workshops, Entrepreneurship Club“We are a safe and brave space for all students to share theirdreams, advance their ideas, and receive valuableentrepreneurial skills.”Location: Xavier Academic Hall, Room 402Contact: Jeff Binczyk, DirectorLarry Friedman Center for EntrepreneurshipOffered Resources: Developing Your BrandUsing Social Media to Promote Your BrandCreating Financials for Your Product or ServiceSpeaker Series with Prominent EntrepreneursThe Launch PadD I D Y O U K N O W ?

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 ListMission StatementThe mission of the Johnson & Wales University Center for Teaching and Learning is tofoster a community of lifelong learners and enhance the student experience byinspiring innovative research, scholarship, collaboration, and impactful facilitation oflearning.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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