March 2022 – CETL

Resources for Implementing Inclusive Teaching Practices

Posted on March 24, 2022 (October 3, 2023) by Erin Bell

Web Resources: Confronting Implicit Bias: Project Implicit was founded in 1998 by three scientists – Dr. Tony Greenwald (University of Washington), Dr. Mahzarin Banaji (Harvard University), and Dr. Brian Nosek (University of Virginia). Project Implicit Health (formerly Project Implicit Mental Health) was launched in 2011 and is led by Dr. Bethany Teachman (University of Virginia) and Dr. […]

Living With Grief

Posted on March 17, 2022 (May 4, 2022) by Erin Bell

By Kimberly Moner, R.N. An acquaintance is walking toward you. You ask, “How are you feeling?” but do not really want to know the answer. When was the last time you looked inside yourself and asked, “How am I feeling?” Experiencing the death of both of my parents in a four month period pushed me […]

How to Increase Enrollment and Persistence of Women in STEM fields? Be an Accomplice, as Well as an Ally

Posted on March 16, 2022 (May 4, 2022) by Erin Bell

By Mara R. Livezey, PhD,Assistant Professor of Biochemistry As I have been mulling over how to write this column during the past few weeks, I couldn’t quite decide on the tone of the column I would write. In particular, I have been worried to write an article that is too negative, especially considering the immense […]

Jesuit Education Offers Tools to Meet the Mental Health Crisis

Posted on March 8, 2022 (May 10, 2022) by Erin Bell

By Mary-Catherine Harrison, Associate Professor of English, Department Chair Since the Universal Apostolic Preferences were announced in 2019, I have worried whether, as an educator, I can meet the challenge of accompanying our youth toward a hope-filled future. But Catholic social teaching and Ignatian pedagogy give us vital tools to support our students and help […]

Supporting First-Generation and International Students: An Interview with Dr. Marwa Abdel Latif

Posted on March 8, 2022 (January 16, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Erin Bell, Assistant Director of Educational Development Dr. Marwa Abdel Latif is an assistant professor in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department at the University of Detroit Mercy. Growing up in Lebanon and being of both Lebanese and Palestinian descent, Dr. Abdel Latif attended an UNRWA school for Palestinian children and youth in Lebanon. […]

Support Your Career via the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)

Posted on March 3, 2022 (September 23, 2024) by Erin Bell

The National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity is a leading provider of professional development for faculty. University of Detroit Mercy faculty and instructors have access to the services that NCFDD provides via an institutional membership. Working with over 250 member colleges and universities NCFDD supports faculty members, postdocs, and graduate students in making successful […]

Here Is What We Need to Know about Digital Mental Health

Posted on March 2, 2022 (May 4, 2022) by Erin Bell

By Janet M. Joiner, PhD, LMSW Department Chair, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, College of Liberal Arts and Education Chair, Athletic Board & Faculty Athletic Representative Much research is available focusing on the influence of technology on mental health. Historically, academic studies related to mental health and technology have mostly focused on how faculty and […]

Resources for Black History Month and Beyond

Posted on March 2, 2022 (March 18, 2022) by Erin Bell

The Library of Congress website includes a myriad of digital materials regarding African American history and culture. There is content regarding pride and political activism; annual reports of charitable, educational, and political organizations; biographies, narratives, and speeches by members of Congress, among other documents. Such materials can be the subject of analyses and study across […]

Implementing Learner-Centered Activities

Posted on March 1, 2022 (March 18, 2022) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Many are familiar with the shift from an instructor-centered classroom model to a learner-centered schema. Learner-centered instruction places the onus on both student and instructor, rather than the instructor filling the role of a “sage on the stage.” In such a constructivist learning paradigm, student learners construct knowledge instead […]

Project-Based Learning 101

Posted on March 1, 2022 (March 1, 2022) by Timia Hairston

by Mia Hairston, CETL Staff “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself” – John Dewey Active-learning modalities continue to enhance traditional teaching and learning methodologies, promoting inquiry-based, multidisciplinary, and authentic outcomes. Such approaches require greater levels of intention and effort on behalf of educators and students. Student-driven project-based experiences have been proven […]