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C3: Titans & the Stop Campus Hazing Act

Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 1:40 PM – 2:40 PM – Titans & the Stop Campus Hazing Act Presenter: Emily Johnson Session Description: With the implementation of the Stop Campus Hazing Act in the federal sphere, it’s time for more Titans to understand the broader scope of not just the current act, but the state laws and University policies regarding hazing and how to report should […]

D2: Backyard Birdwatching in Detroit and Its Surrounding Suburbs

Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM – Backyard Birdwatching in Detroit and Its Surrounding Suburbs Presenter: Erin Bell Session Description: During the pandemic, many people turned to birdwatching for comfort and calm. Looking at the view from our windows or walking through the woods provided a bit of respite from the world of screens. While we ostensibly have left those days behind, […]

D3: Advancing Equity through Alternative Grading Systems

Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM – Advancing Equity through Alternative Grading Systems Presenters: Mara Livezey, Marwa Abdel Latif, Danielle N. Maxwell, Matthew J. Mio Session Description: Faculty from all disciplines are invited to attend this session where we will discuss student outcomes from classes using Alternative Grading Systems (AGS). AGS are a family of grading approaches that shift the focus from […]

D1: Teaching Online Effectively: What You Need to Know

Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 2:50 PM – 3:50 PM – Teaching Online Effectively: What You Need to Know Presenter: Mitzi Saunders Session Description: In this session, attendees will learn the basics of teaching online, the skillset needed for teaching online, the benefits of online learning for both students and instructors, resources already in place for success at Detroit Mercy, how to construct and deliver course […]

E1: Self-Compassion in Practice: Practical Strategies for Well-being

Friday, August 22, 2025 @ 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Self-Compassion in Practice: Practical Strategies for Well-being – CHM 114 Presenters: Jennifer Ahlquist, Andrea Kwasky, Mary Serowoky Session Description: This experiential learning session will review the psychological and physiological ramifications of stress as it pertains to both students and faculty. An overview of results from two pilot studies of self-compassion training for nursing students and […]

F1: Mentorship Across Generations: Creating a Three-Tier Model for Onboarding and Scholarship Within the College of Health Professions

Friday, August 22, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Mentorship Across Generations: Creating a Three-Tier Model for Onboarding and Scholarship Within the College of Health Professions Presenters: Claire Nicholson, Nadine Wodwaski, Nour Lyon Session Description: The Detroit Mercy College of Health Professions (CHP) Mentoring Task Force was developed in 2024 with the goal of revamping and standardizing past models of new-hire onboarding within the […]

F2: Living the Mission: Integrating Detroit Mercy’s Core Values into Daily Practice

Friday, August 22, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Living the Mission: Integrating Detroit Mercy’s Core Values into Daily Practice Presenters: Anna Bryson, Mission Effectiveness Team Members Session Description: How do we bring our mission to life in the day-to-day? In this interactive session, faculty, staff, and administrators will explore Detroit Mercy’s five Core Values and reflect on their personal and professional significance. Through […]

F3: Destress Scholarship: Dossier Preparation Strategies and Publishing Tools for UDM Faculty

Friday, August 22, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Destress Scholarship: Dossier Preparation Strategies and Publishing Tools for UDM Faculty Presenters: Jill Turner, Jennifer Bowen, Alexa Rihana-Abdallah Session Description: The scholarship section of the dossier is frequently the most stressful portion of the tenure and promotion process. Navigating the path from T&P criteria to submitting for peer reviewed publication to choosing a journal and […]

G1: Understanding the “Hyphen” between Student – Athlete

Friday, August 22, 2025 @ 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM – Understanding the “Hyphen” between Student – Athlete Presenters: Traci Stewart, Robert Vowels, Amy Gasahl, Betsey Walkowiak Session Description: This session will expose attendees to the day in the life of a student-athlete. Attendees will learn about recruiting, joining a team as a freshman, and what it takes to study on the road. They will view […]

G2: Community Engage Learning (CEL): What Is It and Why You Should Be Teaching a CEL Class

Friday, August 22, 2025 @ 11:40 AM – 12:40 PM – Community Engage Learning (CEL): What Is It and Why You Should Be Teaching a CEL Class Presenters: Fr. Timothy Hipskind, Diego Arias Session Description: This session is aimed at faculty with an interest, but no (or limited) experience, in community engaged learning (CEL), a mission-centered pedagogy that connects community interests and related social issues with […]