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- Faculty New to Park
- Faculty Culture
- Policy & Procedure Guidebook
- Course Development
- Student Perspectives & Support

- Faculty Resources
- Faculty New to Park
- Faculty Culture
- Policy & Procedure Guidebook
- Course Development
- Student Perspectives & Support
- …
- Faculty Resources
- Faculty New to Park
- Faculty Culture
- Policy & Procedure Guidebook
- Course Development
- Student Perspectives & Support

Lunch 'N Learn Series
A place to feed your mind
Upcoming Sessions

3 Tools in 30 Minutes: Tech Tips to Save You Time This Semester
- Moderated by: Tracey Kracht
- Date: January 28, 2026
- Time: 12 PM CST
Got 30 minutes? Let’s level up your course—without the stress. Whether you teach online or on campus, this session introduces three simple, high-impact tools that integrate with Canvas and make your teaching easier. We’ll spend 10 minutes showing you the magic, then hand over the reins for 20 minutes of hands-on fun and experimentation. Come for the tools, stay for the “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” moment.

Parenting with Purpose, Studying with Strength: Student Perspective Series
- Moderated by: Molly Pierson
- Date: February 25, 2026
- Time: 12 PM CST
Join us for this month's Student Perspective Series on, “Parenting with Purpose, Studying with Strength”. Parenting and being a student can be a challenge, and students as parents can be an incredible asset to any classroom. Come to this panel to learn more about how these amazing parents make the most of their college experience while also raising kids, and how you can help support them to make the most of it.

Teaching Without a Net: What to Do When Class Goes Off Script
- Moderated by: Erica Jansen
- Date: March 25, 2026
- Time:12 PM CST
Have you ever had a class conversation or student comment just really go off the rails? Let's learn together how to respond to these moments—to tease out surprising connections, locate important nuances, or, when necessary, create an impromptu but effective pause. Whether teaching online or face-to-face, we can all have strategies in our back pocket to direct unpredictable class conversations.
Recordings from Recent Sessions
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Meet Your New TA: AI in the Classroom and Team Projects
Presenters: Gwen Fitzpatrick & Amber Dailey-Hebert
Date held: November 19, 2025
In this Lunch N Learn session, we explore practical ways to integrate AI into classroom activities and team projects to boost students’ digital literacy, collaboration skills, and confidence in using emerging technologies.
Student Ghosting: What It Means and What You Can Do
Presenter: Dan Gerber, Director of Student Retention
Date held: October 29, 2025
In this session, we unpack the real causes of student “ghosting” and share practical, research-informed strategies to strengthen connection and persistence.
Whether you notice early drop-off, inconsistent participation, or complete silence, this session offers concrete steps you can apply.
Meeting assets for More Than the Game: Stories from Student-Athletes
Student Perspectives Series
Moderator: Kristin Gillette, Director of Athletics
Date held: September 24, 2025
This session explored what student-athletes said they needed most to feel supported, motivated, and connected in their courses. Watch to gain practical insights you can apply immediately to strengthen learning experiences across Park University.
Better Than Icebreakers: Building Real Community in the First Few Weeks
Presented by: Sandra Abbey, Sr. Director, Network Academic Affairs
Date held: August 27, 2025
Build stronger connections and engagement in your courses by exploring key principles of classroom community. In this session, you’ll learn practical strategies and hear promising practices from colleagues across Park University.
The AI Revolution
Presented by: Lacey Finley and colleagues
Date held: April 30, 2025
Watch the on-demand video where we explored the ethical and effective use of AI-based digital tools in teaching and student learning.
Discover practical strategies for integrating AI technologies into your educational practices and learn how to implement the AI Assessment Scale to enhance student learning while maintaining academic integrity.
AI in the Class
Presented by: Amanda St. George
Date held: February 26, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving daily. To keep up with this technology that has disrupted higher education, the faculty heard from Amanda St. George as she shared her experience with meaningful ways to incorporate AI in the class and how transparency in AI usage fosters trust and accountability.
Resources
Knowledge Share - Gamification Principles
Presented by: Gwen Fitzpatrick
Date held: January 22, 2025
In this session, Gwen Fitzpatrick, Sententia Gamification Certifications 1 and 2 recipient, shared some of the key takeaways from these lessons and how you can apply gamification in your Park courses!
Resources
Practical Ways to Add Personality to Your Online Courses
Presented by: Brittany Moser
Date held: October 16, 2024
Adding personality to your online courses brings the temperature and nerves down for your students, allowing them to relax and invest in the material. Park faculty joined this presentation for some tips and resources for bringing the heat to their online courses.
Resource
A Culture of Care: Caring for Your Class
Presented by: Jordan Herrera, Director of Social Services, Amarillo College
Date held: September 25, 2024
Join experts Jordan Herrera, from Amarillo College Advocacy and Resource Center to learn practical ways to demonstrate care for your learners and how to apply that in your own teaching practice.
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