Dear Colleagues,
The Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) is offering several professional development opportunities this summer.
This flyer provides information on 4 workshops (90 minutes each). You are welcome to attend any or all that meet your interests.
The workshop topics include:
- Robust and Flexible Course Design in the Natural Sciences, Post-Pandemic (June 23, 1-2:30 pm EDT)
- The Benefits of Spending Time in Nature for the Well-Being of Educators (July 1, 10:30- 12 pm EDT)
- Developing the Mindset of an Academic Leader- for department chairs (July 27, 10:30-12 pm EDT)
- Crafting a More Inclusive and Learner-Centered Syllabus (Aug 4, 1:30-3 pm EDT)
ACS has also facilitated the formation of seven working groups to develop resources to share by the end of summer. I will email when the materials become available on the ACS website.
The resources to be developed include materials to address:
- Enhancing the first-year experience
- Fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom
- Preparing department and program chairs for their leadership roles
- Advising of non-traditional students
- Study abroad in the post-COVID world
- Decolonizing the curriculum
- Leveraging digital pedagogies for learning
Best wishes,
Linda
Director, Teaching and Scholarship Hub