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CTL Events
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers a variety of guest speakers and faculty workshops throughout the year in support of our faculty and their teaching duties. You are invited to participate in our faculty development talks, which provide professional development and aid in uncovering untapped resources. Many events are also recorded and will be made available online. If you have ideas to share or expertise in a teaching area, please contact ctl@ut.edu. The Center meets to discuss potential speakers and is funded by the University.
To view the PowerPoint slides, video recordings and other resources from these presentations, please visit SpartanNet for Faculty.
Minimal Computing: Building Digital Student Portfolios for Humanities Courses
Sarah Juliet Lauro, Ph.D., Associate Professor, English and Writing
Wednesday, Jan. 29 at noon in the Brevard Community Room
VR for Scholars and Teachers
Stephanie Tripp, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Communication
Wednesday, Feb. 5 at noon in SFB 145
Teachers as Actors: Get Comfortable While Learning to be Uncomfortable
Veronika Ciarleglio, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor, Management and Entrepreneurship
Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. via Zoom
A Discussion of the Different Approaches to the Three Required Artifacts of the Spartan Studies Social Science Curriculum
Garfield Blake, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Economics
Spencer Segalla, Ph.D., Professor, History, Geography, and Legal Studies
Patrick O’Brien, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor, History, Geography, and Legal Studies
Eric Hart, Ph.D., Part-time faculty History, Geography and Legal Studies
Monday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. via Zoom
Work, Life Balance with VR
Suzanne Ensmann, Ed.D. Associate Professor, Education
Friday, Feb. 28 at 11:30 a.m. in Plant Hall Music Room
Building Self-Awareness and Student Agency in Grades
Cheri Etling-Paulsen, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning|
Tuesday, March 4 at 2 p.m. in ICB 802
Using Generative AI to Implement Active Learning Techniques
Stephen Blessing, Ph.D., Professor, Psychology
Wednesday, March 19 at noon in ICB 802
Leading Activities and Facilitating Discussion in Your Classes
Colter Ray, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Communication
Monday, March 24 at noon via Zoom
Connecting with Students Online and Offline
CK Smith, M.A., Visiting Assistant Professor, Communications
Wednesday, March 26 at noon via Zoom
The Renewed Vision, Mission and Scope of Practice of The Office Formerly Known as Career Services
Rachel Keener Killam, M.A., Senior Assistant Director of Career Exploration
Tuesday, April 8 at noon in SFB 145
Using the Wall Street Journal in Your Classroom
Shannon Spencer, MFA, MLIS, Reference and Serials Librarian, Macdonald-Kelce Library
Suzanne Dieringer, M.A., Lecturer II, Economics
Thursday, April 17 at 11 a.m. via Zoom
To view the PowerPoint slides, video recordings and other resources from these presentations, please visit SpartanNet for Faculty.
Accommodations: Keeping Track of Those Who Need Them
Christopher Novak, M.A., Lecturer I, Communication
Thursday, September 5 at 11 a.m. Via Zoom
Developing Cultural Humility
Jobia Keys, Ph.D., First-Year Studies
Wednesday, September 11 at 2 p.m., SFB 281
Gen Z Whisperer: Secrets to Engaging Today's Students
Sohana Nasrin, Ph.D.., Assistant Professor, Communication
Thursday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. via Zoom
Using Navigate to Save Time and Empower Students
Donald Painter, PhD., Senior Director of Academic Success Initiatives
Wednesday, September 18 at 1 p.m. via Zoom
PEACE Alternative Breaks: Faculty Advisors for Experiential Learning
Kathryn Branch, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Michael Coon, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Economics
Kristen A. Foltz, Esq. Assistant Professor, Speech
Ian McGinnity M.A. Director of Community Engagement
Brittany Garcia M.Ed. Assistant Director of Service and Leadership Development
Monday, September 23 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
How Can I Improve My Personal Resilience
Deirdre Dixon, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Management.
Wednesday, September 25 at 2 p.m. via Zoom
Engaging Students and Class Discussions Through Storytelling
MaryAnn D’Alesandro, DNP, MSN, RN, CNOR, NI-BC, CNE, Associate Professor, Nursing
Thursday, October 3 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
Creating A Sense of Community in Your Classroom
Colter Ray, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Communication
Tuesday, October 22 at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom
From Classroom to Evaluation: Preparing Teaching Portfolios for Annual Review and Tenure
Brandon Dulisse, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Wednesday, November 6 at noon via Zoom
To view the PowerPoint slides, video recordings and other resources from these presentations, please visit SpartanNet for Faculty.
Understanding How Culture Impacts Communication
Jobia Keys, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor, First Year Studies
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m. SFB 281
Working With Students of Concern - The Spartan Support Program
Caitlyn Hurley, M.Ed., Non-Clinical Case Manager, Operations
Harnessing AI for Data Analytics: A Dive into ChatGPT’s Capabilities
Chen Zhong, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Information Technology and Management
Joo Beak Kim, Ph.D., Assistant Professors Information Technology and Management
Friday, Feb. 2, noon – Zoom
Working with Students Who are Parents
Kayte Branch Ph.D., Assistant Dean, CSSME, Professor Criminology and Criminal Justice
Lorie Kittendorf, Ph.D., Senior Director, DEI Planning and Assessment, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Debra Tritt, M.S., Director of Student Care and Advocacy, Operations
Monday, Feb. 12, noon – Zoom
Teaching Empathy: Strategies for Building an Emotional Community in the Classroom
Patrick O’Brien Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor, History
Wednesday, Feb. 21, noon – Zoom
Esprit de Core: Teaching a Spartan Studies Core
Humanities Course
Nicole Schrag, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor English and Writing
Claire Class, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor English and Writing
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1:30 p.m.– Zoom
From Burnout to Balance: Strategies for a Balanced Work-Life
Lacey Johnson, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor, Mathematics
Wednesday, March 13, 1 p.m. – Zoom
Getting Spartan Ready® With Spartan Studies-Building Skills Through Liberal Arts Education
Cheri Etling-Paulsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor Finance,
Associate Dean Center for Teaching and Learning
Wednesday, March 20, 11:30 a.m. -Zoom
Fulbright US Student Program Information Session
Edward P. Pompeian, Ph.D., Assistant Professor History, Sociology, Geography, and Legal Studies
Friday, March 22, noon – Zoom
reACTION: Responding, Reporting, and Resources
Timothy Nelson, M.Ed., Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Conduct
Kelsey San Antonio, M.Ed., J.D., Legal Counsel, and Interim Title IX Coordinator
Debra Tritt, M.S., Director of Student Care and Advocacy
Wednesday, March 27, noon – Zoom
Conflict, Burnout, and Advancement: Navigating the Challenges of Working in Higher Education
Kristen Foltz, JD, Director, Master of Arts in Professional Communication/Assistant Professor Speech
Theresa McNeil, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor Communication
Thursday, April 4, 2:30 p.m. – Zoom
Using Case Studies for Critical Thinking
Chris Gurrie, Ph.D., Associate Professor Speech
Friday, April 5, 2 p.m. – Zoom
Preparing Teaching Portfolios for Review and Tenure
Tim Ridlen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Film, Animation, and New Media
Tuesday, April 9, 4 p.m. – Zoom
Energy Management: The Secret to Lowering Stress and Mitigating Burnout
Elena Klevsky, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Accounting
L.M Walters, Ph.D., Associate Professor Accounting
Wednesday, April 10, 11:30 a.m. – Zoom