Faculty Advisory Committee Minutes of the Academic Senate 2026-03-09

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton

History of St. Mary Church, Dayton, Ohio. Volume I - 1859-1944 (Issued in 1944)

Volume I of the history of St. Mary Church in Dayton, Ohio, covering the years 1859-1944.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/uscc_parish_histories/1022/thumbnail.jp

2026-01-30 Minutes of the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate Senate

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton

Faculty Advisory Committee Minutes of the Academic Senate 2026-01-12

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton

Illustration: Mark Shatz, 2026

Drawing of Mark Shatz, Explaining how athletes regain their focus and as writers we can eliminate our blocks and be more productive, and ultimately, funnier … good writing is mental fitness. Session title: AI Writes Humor Without Fear — So Can You Session description: As AI cranks out humor without hesitation, warm-blooded writers often let their inner critic kill a gag before it hits the page. In this interactive, minds-on session, a psychologist explains how to mute your self-sabotaging editor, trust your comedic instincts and write freely. Master surefire brainstorming methods, stay in the humor zone with mindfulness tricks and shut down self-doubt before it stifles your funniest ideas. Let go of perfectionism and embrace a playful, judgment-free approach to writing funnier, sharper material. AI never overthinks humor. After this session, neither will you.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ebww_eckstein/1056/thumbnail.jp

Service Calls as a Moment of Care: Not Business as Usual

By treating a residential service call as an opportunity for connection rather than a mundane task, staff can foster a culture of dignity. This talk explores how to create positive home interactions within UD living spaces. People with UD credentials can view the recorded presentation

Illustration: Missy Hall and Dena Blizzard

Career comedians Dena Blizzard and Missy Hall help unlock your inner comic in this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the art of comedic timing, brevity and, like Erma, finding the funny in everyday life. Whether you’re aspiring to write for television, stand-up or your next novel, this session will guide you through some essential techniques, practical exercises and quick tips that will make your comedic voice shine. Geared for seasoned writers or those starting to find their comedic voice, this lighthearted experience will help you discover how to make your audience laugh out loud — every time.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ebww_eckstein/1047/thumbnail.jp

Illustration: Katrina Kittle, 2026

Drawing of Katrina Kittle: Break up with adverbs and put adjectives on probation. Instead, show a character\u27s emotions by using expressions, gestures, props. Session title: Show, Don\u27t Tell (OK, but How?) Session description: Every single creative writing book — and writing instructor — tells you to “show, don’t tell,” but many writers want to know how exactly to do that. In this session, you’ll look at tips for showing emotion, backstory and description. After a look at published samples, several exercises will help you show the important stuff in your own work.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ebww_eckstein/1062/thumbnail.jp

Transforming Dietetics Curriculum: A Culinary Nutrition Certificate Grounded in Competency-Based Innovation

Culinary nutrition has become a promising interdisciplinary field that combines culinary arts and nutritional science to enhance health outcomes through practical, food-based education. As the healthcare landscape increasingly emphasizes preventive care, dietitians are well-positioned to lead culinary nutrition initiatives; however, formal training opportunities remain scarce. To address this gap, Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) created a new Culinary Nutrition Certificate that combines experiential cooking coursework from the School of Hospitality with core nutrition education from the Department of Nutrition. This paper places the certificate within the broader context of culinary nutrition and dietetics education, emphasizing the importance of hands-on learning, interdisciplinary teamwork, and culturally responsive training. The certificate’s design, which includes both new and existing coursework, makes use of the university’s unique resources—such as commercial teaching kitchens and diverse faculty expertise—while aligning with key professional competencies for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). The program aims to improve culinary skills among nutrition students, promote greater diversity within the profession, and encourage hospitality students to explore careers in health and nutrition. The discussion covers implementation strategies, institutional support, and implications for future research and practice. Ultimately, the Culinary Nutrition Certificate provides a scalable model for academic programs to meet the rising demand for culinary nutrition education and to expand the role of dietitians in health promotion

Faculty Advisory Committee Minutes of the Academic Senate 2026-02-13

Approved minutes of a meeting of the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Academic Senate of the University of Dayton