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Getting to Know Our Students Sparkshop Series

Efficient and engaging virtual presentations on strengths-based, evidence-driven strategies to enhance learning and support well-being for all students.
Check back for upcoming Sparkshops. In the meantime, see our student success guides.

Overview

The Getting to Know Our Students Sparkshop Series focuses on advancing understanding of rising demographics in the Northwestern student body, outlining evidence-based practices to harness common assets and overcome common challenges. The strengths-based, evidence-driven strategies presented are empirically demonstrated to enhance learning for all students.

For instructors who would like to deepen their engagement with series topics, each Sparkshop comes with a comprehensive Learning & Teaching Guide to enhance instructor knowledge of effective techniques.

 

Learning & Teaching Guides from the Sparkshop Series

Eligibility

All members of the Northwestern community are welcome.

Time Commitment

Sparkshops are 30 minutes long, typically 20 minutes of presentation with ten minutes for questions. Participants may choose to engage with the related Learning & Teaching Guide or book a consultation with one of the Searle Center's educational developers to learn more.

Registration

Check back for workshops during the 2026–27 academic year.

Contact Us

Laura Ferdinand, Assistant Director of Content and Communications

laura.ferdinand@northwestern.edu