Beyond the Classroom

Focus on preparing students for success beyond their academic experience. Explore how to create meaningful connections between academic content and practical skills that students need to succeed in their careers and lives beyond graduation. Topics include:

• Faculty mentoring and advising
• Creating real-world learning opportunities like internships and service learning
• Integrating career readiness programs and global learning into your courses
• Covering concepts such as soft skills, experiential learning, workforce skills, and more

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This track focuses on creating inclusive classrooms that promote diversity, equity, and belonging from the first day of class. Sessions may include:

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Addressing implicit bias
• Fostering social justice and belonging
• Ensuring marginalized students feel supported and included
• Building DEI competencies

Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience

Start the semester off with strategies for promoting well-being and resilience for both faculty and students. This track addresses mental health awareness, stress reduction, and work-life balance. Sessions may include:

• Mental health awareness and stress reduction techniques
• Work-life balance strategies
• Fostering a supportive and caring classroom environment
• Identifying signs of burnout and building emotional intelligence
• Developing emotional intelligence (EI)