Lunch 'N Learn Series

Be on the lookout as FCI hosts new Lunch 'N Learn sessions throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. More details to come soon!

Interested in FCI hosting a specific teaching and learning topic, send us your thoughts at innovate@park.edu.

Co-Sponsored by: FCI and Park University Global Engagement Committee

Moderated by: Amber Dailey-Hebert

Student Panelists:

• George Kumi (Ghana),
• Rossana Kasemier (The Netherlands),
• Nisha Gowda (India),
• Manoj Khatiwada (Nepal),
• Victoria Olaleye (Nigeria), and
• Battulga Bolormaa (Mongolia)

Date held: April 3, 2024

As Park continues to grow its international student population, we want to offer an opportunity for instructors to hear directly from this student population to understand the teaching and learning strategies which they find most meaningful and which resonate to support their learning and development. Join this panel of international students to share their perspectives and ask questions during a live Q&A.

Presented by: Brittany Moser, Director of Digital Learning

Date held: March 29, 2024

To keep the conversation going from the 2024 Virtual Academic Conference, Brittany Moser, built upon her conference presentation on how Park faculty can foster a sense of belonging in the online environment. For those who weren’t able to attend the 2024 Virtual Academic Conference or want a refresher on the presentations and available resources, they can check out the recordings and more on the FCI Virtual Academic Conference website.

Presented by: Brittany Moser, Director of Digital Learning

Date held: March 20, 2024

Faculty explored the foundation of course development at Park. Whether they are a current course developer or a faculty member interested complementing present course content with additional material, this session offered tips and tricks on ways to enhance student learning and engagement.

Presented by: Dr. Sally Lorentson, Assistant Vice President of University Life, Dr. Joisanne Rodgers, Director of Contemporary Student Services, and Shyama Kuver, Associate Director, Contemporary Student Services, George Mason University

Date held: February 14, 2024

Faculty joined the conversation to learn from external experts, Dr. Sally Lorentson, Dr. Joisanne Rodgers, and Shyama Kuver, leaders of the first known office of Contemporary Student Services in US higher education, on how to best support contemporary students – inside and outside of the classroom.

Resources

• George Mason University Contemporary Student Services Website
• Generation Hope Website