Academic Kickoff
Monday, September 16, 2024
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
ACADEMIC KICKOFF SESSION RESOURCESSchedule of Events
Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 8:30–9:00 AM | Coffee & Registration | Louis Lobby |
| 9:00–9:45 AM |
Welcome Remarks
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Louis Room |
| 9:45–11:00 AM | "Assessing Student Learning with the Searle Center & Teaching & Learning Technologies" with Lauri Dietz, Director, Searle Center & Rachel Goc, Senior Learning Technologist, Teaching & Learning Technologies, NUIT | |
| 11:15-12:25 | Peer-Led Session in Learning & Teaching in the Disciplines: Sparking Curiosity / Managing Interpersonal Dynamics | |
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"Proactive Steps Towards Avoiding Conflict in the STEM Classroom" with Nathan Sinai, PhD Candidate, Chemistry "TAs: Delegates who Cultivate Student Engagement" with Natalie Klug, PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering |
Northwestern Room | |
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"Implementing Active Learning in the Humanities Classroom" with Elizabeth Winter, PhD Candidate, English "Managing Interpersonal Dynamics in the Humanities" with Pia Rodriguez, PhD Candidate, Musicology |
Arch Room | |
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Teaching in the Social Sciences "Catalyzing Curiosity: Unleashing Intellectual Wonder in the Social Sciences" with Aaron Wolf, PhD Candidate, Economics "Tips for Managing Interpersonal Relationships for Social Sciences TAs" with Neonila Glukhodid, PhD Candidate, Political Science |
Lake Room | |
| 12:45–1:30 PM | Catered Lunch | Louis Room |
| 1:30–3:00 PM | Peer-Led Sessions on Teaching in the Disciplines: Providing Feedback / Fostering Inclusion | |
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"Grading and Providing Feedback as a STEM TA" with Logan Fenimore, PhD Candidate, Chemical & Biological Engineering "Inclusive Teaching to Promote Student Belonging in STEM" with Christina Hemmingsen, PhD Candidate, Chemistry |
Northwestern Room | |
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"Facilitating Belonging and Inclusion as a Teaching Assistant in the Humanities" with Maria Palacio, PhD Candidate, Spanish & Portuguese "Providing Constructive Student Feedback in the Humanities" with John Pollard, PhD Candidate, History |
Arch Room | |
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Teaching in the Social Sciences "Applying Universal Design for Learning to Enhance Communication" with Gerpha Gerlin, PhD Candidate, Anthropology "Saying More than 'Say More!': Providing Effective, Efficient, and Equitable Feedback" with Caroline Pippert, PhD Candidate, Political Science |
Lake Room | |
Room Finder
The Academic Kickoff is located on the second floor of the Norris University Center. If you enter from the front door, you will go up a short flight of stairs. The Shake Smart smoothie bar will be in front of you. Turn right, and you will find elevators and a second flight of stairs that will take you to the second floor.
View Norris University floor plans to familiarize yourself with the building.
First Floor
Second Floor
