Erin Bell – Page 6

Mentoring and Teaching Students in STEM fields

Posted on May 4, 2022 (September 6, 2023)

By Rachelle M. Belanger, M.Sc., Ph.D., Professor and Assistant Chair, Biology Department As a first-generation student, I earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Windsor. While working on research as an undergraduate and graduate student, I had very strong women mentors. Drs. Lynda Corkum and Barbara Zielinski really helped shape me as […]

Taking on the 14-Day Writing Challenge

Posted on April 13, 2022 (September 6, 2023)

Staying Accountable through the NCFDD By Dr. Erin Bell, CETL Staff Like many writers, I have grappled with writer’s block throughout my career. Finding the time required for scholarly writing amidst my other work/life responsibilities has often been challenging. Writing well requires time, space, and for many of us, quiet solitude, and these items are […]

Resources for Fostering a Sense of Community and Connectedness During Times of Change

Posted on April 11, 2022 (January 9, 2023)

Open Educational Resources: The following links offer several free open educational resources which span the disciplines. DOAJ: The Directory of Open Access Journals provides free, Creative Commons access to over 17,000 peer-reviewed journals covering all disciplines. It is a donation and volunteer-supported non-profit based in the UK. https://doaj.org/ MERLOT: The MERLOT system provides access to curated […]

Resources for Implementing Inclusive Teaching Practices

Posted on March 24, 2022 (October 3, 2023)

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 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 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 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, 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 (April 4, 2024)

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 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 […]