Panel: Support Resources and Coaching

Panel with two presentations: Alison Witte: X Marks the Spot: Mapping Students Understandings of Support Resources on UD’s Campus Jessica Gregor and Paul Gregor: Virtual Academic Coaching (vAC): A Practical Technology for Student Engagemen

Welcome and Opening

President Eric Spina, Provost Darlene Weaver, and Karen Velasquez, director of the Office of Experiential Learning, welcome attendees and give remarks on the forum\u27s theme. Maureen Schlangen will give an invocation

The Catholic Church\u27s Teachings on Suicide

I did as much research as I could before I ever began to write. Scholarly sources around my topic were more difficult to find then I anticipated as the Catholic Church\u27s teachings about suicide have been changing in recent years. Being such a controversial and changing topic, I wanted to give as much respect and justice to the victims and their loved ones. I took about a week to write the preliminary paper, and another week to edit

2023’s Billion-Dollar Disasters List Shattered the US Record with 28 Big Weather and Climate Disasters amid Earth’s Hottest Year on Record

The U.S. set an unwelcome record for weather and climate disasters in 2023, with 28 disasters that exceeded more than US$1 billion in damage each. While it wasn’t the most expensive year overall – the costliest years included multiple hurricane strikes – it had the highest number of billion-dollar storms, floods, droughts and fires of any year since counting began in 1980, with six more than any other year, accounting for inflation

The Midnight Incendiary: America\u27s Myth of Black Violence

I went through an extensive researching, writing, and revising process for this essay. I spent most of the Spring 2022 semester researching. I initially investigated the ties between slave patrols and our contemporary police institution, and, after following a winding road of sources and ideas, that topic morphed into a historiography of Southern militia conflict. I read and summarized many sources to find patterns in historical characterizations which I then organized into the interpretive categories I identify in this essay. Once I had the shape of the essay and worked out my argument, I went through many rounds of edits: First, for my ASI 120 class, and then to submit to a previous issue of this journal (which was not accepted, as it was a significantly poorer essay than the version published here). Then, many months later, I revisited the essay for my McGrath application. I edited it once before sending it to my professor, then to send to peer reviewers for comments, and again once I received feedback. I added several layers of analysis, found sources for and analyzed contemporary connections, reorganized my arguments, and rewrote or reworded most of the body of text to finally end up with the essay herein

Thinking outside the Box for Experiential Student Learning: Development of Remote Experiential Learning and Volunteering During the Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, experiential learning for health care professional programs struggled to find clinical rotation sites and provide students in the didactic curricular phase opportunities to apply health education outside of the classroom. Many healthcare sites and community health screening events were prohibited during an extended period of time due to pandemic isolation. As a health educator, exploration of remote experiential learning took creative planning to ensure students were able to apply their medical knowledge in real-life situations, give back to their community according to Marianist charisms, and fulfill healthcare-related volunteer service hour requirements. More information in downloadable document

An Exploration of the Mission and Vision for Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives (AALI) at UD

What is Academic Affairs and Learning Initiatives (AALI) at UD? During this 50-minute session, AALI directors will share the collective vision and mission behind this important unit under the Office of the Provost which includes Offices and Directors of Academic Technology and Curricular Innovation, Assessment and Student-Centered Analytics, Career Services, the Common Academic Program, the Center for Online Learning, Faculty Career Enhancement, Office of Experiential Learning, Office of Learning Resources, Military and Veteran Programs and Services, Professional Learning and Space Development, Student Success Strategies and Operations, University Advising Initiatives & Student Success, the University Honors Program, and the Women\u27s Center. AALI representatives will share highlights from their important work supporting faculty, staff, and student success at the University, followed by a discussion with participants on ways this unit can provide additional support to various areas on campus

Revisioning the Integrative Science and Engineering Center: Crossing Boundaries through Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Research, Scholarship Innovation, and Experiential Learning

The University of Dayton Integrative Science and Engineering (ISE) Center was designed to foster interdisciplinary research and scholarship to address emerging challenges affecting populations on a local, regional, and global level through research and discovery. As a vital part of integrative research teams, undergraduate and graduate students gain authentic research experience and training to become the next generation of scientists and engineers using integrated approaches to solve broad challenges of societal relevance. In the Spring 2023, an ISE Strategic Planning Team of faculty representatives from the CAS and SOE was convened by the Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering to revise and expand the focus of the ISE based on the following charge: (1) Expand the curricular components and pedagogy for integrating science and engineering (2) Foster interdisciplinary faculty research and student learning (3) Enhance entrepreneurship and innovation in support of economic development with patents and licenses The ISE Strategic Planning Team invites you to contribute to the evolution of this vision by participating in this collaborative and consultative session, where panelists will discuss themes that have emerged in the Strategic Planning Team discussions and solicit attendee feedback and ideas on how to further address the charge that will shape the future of the ISE Center

Marianist Holistic Education: Bridging Divides for the Common Good

This interactive session seeks to rediscover and redefine the essence of holistic education within the Marianist tradition, with a steadfast commitment to bridging divides and advancing the common good. Key objectives include benchmarking perspectives of both students and staff on the facets of holistic education imbued with the Marianist spirit and integrating pedagogical strategies that incorporate ongoing assessments and dialogues to uphold these principles effectively. The session includes small group discussions, observing and sharing feedback on behaviors indicative of the five core elements defining the Marianist approach to education, synthesizing collective observations, and culminating in creating a comprehensive repository of developmental opportunities. This training session aspires to foster an inclusive educational environment that supports ongoing enhancement in educational delivery and upholds the cherished Marianist values, propelling the institution towards a more deeply integrated and enriching educational experience for all stakeholders