Summer 2021 Workshop Program

Wednesday, June 23: Leadership and project impact

Session for all Change Agents and Peer Leaders is from 2-5 pm ET/1-4 CT/12-3 MT/11-2 PT/8 am-11 HT. Times below are Eastern.

12:00-1:30 PM Peer Leader Session
2:00-3:30 PM Leading forward - Pamela Eddy
3:30-3:45 PM Break
3:45-4:50 PM What is the most important thing YOU have gained from this project?
4:50 PM Daily roadcheck

Thursday, June 24: Course-level outcomes data & project strands

Session is from 2-5 pm ET/1-4 CT/12-3 MT/11-2 PT/8 am-11 HT. Times below are Eastern.

2:00-3:30 PM Course-level outcomes data and diversity, equity, and inclusion - Eric, Heather, and Peer Leaders
3:30-3:45 PM Break
3:45-4:45 PM Looking back, moving forward. Menu of choices -- focused discussion sessions on project strands facilitated by pairs of Peer Leaders. This session will build on past work and consider how to take the next step and move forward in these aspects of your work.

  • Metacognition, Blooms, teaching students how to learn - Adrianne Leinbach and Sean Tvelia
  • Inclusive teaching approaches: (might include sense of belonging, critical feedback with assurance, science identity, transparent assignments, hidden curriculum, inclusive syllabus, environmental justice) - Kristie Bradford and Shannon Othus-Gault Notes from session
  • Developing student skills: Science communication skills, transferable skills, authentic assessments - Andrea Bair and Becca Walker. List of skills
  • Weaving STEM careers into your curriculum; supporting student transfer success - Bridget James and Deron Carter - Notes from the session (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 16kB Jun24 21)

4:45-4:50 PM Closing moments and daily roadcheck
5:00-6:00 PM Optional creativity wellness session. Take a break to explore your creativity with peers. With guidance from board-certified art therapist Sarah Balascio from the College of William & Mary, you will use paper and any drawing supplies you have on hand. In this playful interactive session, you will get to tap into your creativity and interact with other colleagues. No art experience is necessary, just a willingness to experiment!

Friday, June 25: Moving your work forward / Shaping the future / Project celebration

This day is optional for Peer Leaders. We welcome you to any or all of the sessions this day.
Session is from 2-5 pm ET/1-4 CT/12-3 MT/11-2 PT/8 am-11 HT. Times below are Eastern.

12:45-1:45 PM Optional creativity wellness session - Take a break to explore your creativity with peers. With guidance from board-certified art therapist Sarah Balascio from the College of William & Mary, you will use paper and any drawing supplies you have on hand. In this playful interactive session, you will get to tap into your creativity and interact with other colleagues. No art experience is necessary, just a willingness to experiment!
2:00-3:30 PM Moving your work on campus forward - Heather, Eric, and Peer Leaders
3:30-3:45 PM Break
3:45-4:15 PM What's your story? - Eric and Heather
4:15-4:50 PM Closing session: What are you most proud of?
4:50-5:00 PM End of workshop evaluation