Jim Swartz

Faculty Development Workshop: Transforming the student learning experience in STEM courses through modules that connect fundamental knowledge with social issues​​ part of STEM Futures:Products
This workshop is designed to train faculty in implementation of socially-relevant modules that convey foundational concepts in introductory STEM courses as part of motivating, engaging, promoting the success of, and retaining students. Participants will create a product to implement themselves and be equipped to present the workshop to others.

Workshop Handbook: Transforming the student learning experience in STEM courses through modules that connect fundamental knowledge with social issues​​ part of STEM Futures:Product Elements
Describes a workshop that is designed to train faculty in implementation of socially-relevant modules that convey foundational concepts in introductory STEM courses as part of motivating, engaging, retaining, and promoting the success of students. Participants will create a product to implement and be equipped to present the workshop to others.

Supporting Successful Transitions: Principles for Students of All Ages part of Earth Educators Rendezvous:Previous Rendezvous:Rendezvous 2018:Program:Afternoon Workshops
From academic preparation to identity preparation and a welcoming climate, we will explore ways to encourage and support academic transitions (e.g. High school to college, 2YC to 4YC). Drawing on examples from the ...