Lunch 'N Learn Series

Presented by: Heather Walters and Kristen Stout

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

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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.

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.

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.

Resources

• Steven Youngblood's Blog  
• Fulbright 
• Moldova Primer
• https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/moldova/overview
• https://news.sky.com/story/future-wars-moldovas-similarities-with-ukraine-and-its-uneasy-relationship-with-russia-12933344
• https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-kremlin-target-ukraine-war/32298211.html
  

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.

Resources

• Religious Calendars
• Resources on Antisemitism and Israel
• Translate Hate
• Call to Action
• Jewish Heritage Month

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.

Resources

• Presentation
• Sample Policy
• Student Tutorials

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.