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Commonwealth Connections: Instructor Day

Fostering Future Readiness

Join us on the morning of January 4, 2024, to hear from a panel of Commonwealth Campus faculty and students as they discuss their focus on future-readiness; developing a mindset and a set of competencies that enable lifelong learning, problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

When

Date: Thursday, January 4th, 2024
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. EST

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Schedule & Session Details

9:00 AM

Welcome Session

Start off Instructor Day and the Spring 2024 semester with opening remarks from Margo DelliCarpini, Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor.

9:30 AM

Instructor Panel

Instructors share their perspectives, experiences, and tips for preparing their students to be future-ready.

Break Time

Take a moment to stretch, move around, get a drink, and reflect.

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Break Time

Take a moment to stretch, move around, get a drink, and reflect.

11:15 AM

Student Panel

Students share their perspectives and experiences with how their courses have prepared them to succeed in the future.

Continue the Conversation

Interested in connecting with your colleagues throughout the semester? Consider joining one of the Cross Campus Teaching Circles! Each circle meets 1-2 times a month for casual discussions about a variety of topics.

Spring 2024

Spring 2024

Continue the Conversation

Interested in connecting with your colleagues throughout the semester? Consider joining one of the Cross Campus Teaching Circles! Each circle meets 1-2 times a month for casual discussions about a variety of topics.

Questions? Ideas?

Instructional designers are available to support you with your course design and development needs.