• Lunch 'N Learn Series

    A place to feed your mind

  • Upcoming Sessions

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    Understanding Argument in a Post-Truth World

    Presented by: Heather Walters and Kristen Stout

    Date & Time: September 27th (12-12:45pm, CST)

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    (Please provide your name and email to access/join the FCI event)

     

    Heather Walters and Kristen Stout (at Missouri State University) are passionate about teaching students how to navigate a world where disinformation has become pervasive. Their mission is to provide cutting edge access to strategies students need to critically evaluate information in our highly technical and post-truth world. Join Heather and Kristen as they share insights from the 2nd edition of their book Understanding Argument in a Post-Truth World (2024), to learn strategies that will help students critically evaluate information.

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    AI Part 2: Perils & Possibilities of AI in Higher Education

    Presented by: James Nelson and Amber Dailey-Hebert (and invited faculty)

    Date & Time: October 25th (12-12:45pm, CST)

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    Join the follow-up discussion to last spring's presentation on artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. Learn about
    the latest developments since last spring and hear from other Park faculty about their lessons learned while using the new disruptive AI technology in their own practice.

  • Recordings from Recent Sessions

    Enjoy viewing recordings from the Lunch 'N Learn series!

    Moldova Matters – Perspectives from a Faculty Fulbright

    Presented by: Steven Youngblood

    Date held: August 23rd, 2023

     

    Fulbright Scholar, Steven Youngblood, shared the current situation and challenges being faced in Moldova. Participants learned about his important work that is planned for the 2023-2024 academic year and the impact being made by concerned citizen around the globe.

     

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    Understanding and Combating Contemporary Antisemitism

    Presented by: Sarah Markowitz, Director, Education & Programs at the Jewish Community Relations Bureau, American Jewish Community (JCRB | AJC)

    Date held: May 4, 2023

     

    As we work to create a more inclusive, understanding learning environment it is critical to intentionally include discussion of antisemitism. Faculty joined Sarah Markowitz, from JCRB | AJC as she shared a proactive approach towards combating antisemitism through education to ensure a greater understanding of the Jewish community and to empower all participants to be allies in the fight against antisemitism.

     

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    The Perils and Possibilities of AI

    Presented by: James Nelson (ITS) and Dr. Amber Dailey-Hebert (FCI)

    Date held: April 12, 2023

     

    This exploratory conversation focused on the implications of AI and ChatGPT from a teaching and learning perspective. Park ITS and FCI shared the evolution of AI in academic settings, productive uses (and concerns) for ChatGPT today, and created a safe space for faculty to explore critical questions surrounding this disruptive technology in higher education today.

     

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    Collective Efforts to Create Inclusive Campus Spaces for Faculty, Staff, and Students

    Presented by: Keonya Booker, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Associate Professor of Teacher Education, College of Charleston

    Co-sponsored by: Park University Black Faculty and Staff Alliance and the Faculty Center for Innovation

    Date held: February 23, 2023

     

    As vital members of the campus community, faculty, staff, and students require welcoming environments within which to thrive and grow. Incivility, discourtesy, and microaggressive behavior will negatively affect the institution through the attrition of its members over time. These patterns ultimately engender feelings of disconnection and devaluing for those constituents of the university who are charged with the work of teaching and learning. In this interactive session, participants explored methods for increasing a sense of belonging on campus. Discussions centered on how to establish norms for communication, messaging, and affirmations at both individual and organizational levels.

  • Upcoming Sessions

    Don't miss out!

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    The Perils and Possibilities of AI

    Factilitated by: James Nelson (ITS) and Amber Dailey-Hebert (FCI)

    Co-sponsored by: Park University Information Technology Services and the Faculty Center for Innovation

    Date & time: April 12, 2023 from 2:00-3:00pm, CST

    Zoom link: JOIN HERE

     

    Join this exploratory conversation that will focus on the implications of AI and ChatGPT from a teaching and learning perspective. We will share the evolution of AI in academic settings, productive uses (and concerns) for ChatGPT today, and create a safe space for faculty to explore critical questions surrounding this disruptive technology in higher education today.

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    Understanding and Combating Contemporary Antisemitism

    Presented by: Sarah Markowitz, Director, Education & Programs at the Jewish Community Relations Bureau, American Jewish Community (JCRB | AJC)

    Date & time: May 4, 2023 from 12:00-1:00pm, CST

    Zoom link: JOIN HERE

     

    Did you know that 81% of Jewish students surveyed experienced/witnessed a form of antisemitism at school and that incidents of contemporary antisemitism reached an all-time high in 2021? Additionally, one infour American Jews (26%) have been the personal target of antisemitism in thepast year, and four in ten (38%) reported changing at least one behavior in thepast year out of fear of antisemitism. Would you like to be part of a conversation to learn more about how to create an inclusive classroom experience with specific strategies to consider for your own teaching practice?

     

    As we work to create a more inclusive, understanding learning environment it is critical to intentionally include discussion of antisemitism. Join Sarah Markowitz, from JCRB | AJC as she shares a proactive approach towards combating antisemitism through education to ensure a greater understanding of the Jewish community and to empower all participants to be allies in the fight against antisemitism.