Beyond the Classroom

 Focus on preparing students for success beyond their academic experience. Sessions in this track cover faculty mentoring, advising, and creating opportunities for real-world learning such as internships and service learning. Learn how to integrate career readiness programs and global learning opportunities into your courses, ensuring students are ready to succeed in their careers as they start the semester. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

This track focuses on creating inclusive classrooms that promote diversity, equity, and belonging from the first day of class. Sessions explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL), addressing implicit bias, fostering social justice, and ensuring marginalized students feel supported and included. Learn strategies to promote an inclusive classroom environment that fosters engagement and success for all students throughout the semester. 

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. Learn techniques for fostering a supportive and caring classroom environment, building emotional intelligence, and identifying signs of burnout to ensure a healthy, productive semester for everyone in your academic community.