peerexamination approach among the authors to ensure rigor in the study [13].ResultsThe analysis yielded many interesting insights into the interactions and relationships amongfaculty members, shedding light on the situations and instances which lead to interactions and onthe purposes of these interactions.The major themes for the blue codes (“who” and “what” of the interaction) consisted of thefollowing: 1) Collaboration and discussion with colleagues: All participants described reaching out to fellow faculty members for varied reasons, such as, for help and support from experienced faculty and peers; for resources, techniques and new technologies; and lastly, for ideation and collaboration purposes. One participant described learning
, cohort members actively apply the training in phase one by redesigning one oftheir courses. Each faculty incorporates the principles, strategies, and practices learned to thecontext of one of their courses, and then during the academic year directly following phase one,faculty teach the redesigned version of their course, directly practicing their new knowledge andskills is a real-world teaching context. Throughout this phase, faculty receive ongoing supportthrough both the instructor of the program as well as peer collaboration through the cohort. Weensure that all cohort members have the tools and resources needed to successfully integrateinclusive teaching practices into their course.We launched our first cohort in spring 2024, successfully
out how to operationalize them in theirclassrooms. Research has shown that faculty interested in pedagogical transformation areoften overwhelmed by the many tools, frameworks, and theories available [13]. One of theobjectives of this paper is to remove this burden on faculty and instructors by providing themwith an organized checklist of inclusive teaching practices stemming from variedframeworks, along with some easy-to-use resources, strategies, and examples, all in a singleresource. Further, our inclusive course design checklist is organized around the variouscomponents of teaching (e.g., writing the syllabus, selecting/training TAs, etc.) so it is (wehope) more pragmatic, accessible, and implementation-ready to educators, all the
highlighted where these dynamics have influenced mentoring in either apositive or negative manner. These include experiences related to transitions from being a studentto a peer, the mentee’s feeling of powerlessness vs. having agency, or the mentor’s limited abilityto assist the mentee. Grace shared an example: “We had been considering some ideas anyway, and this was a w- a way to formalize that. Um, and then I had to choose other people to be on the team, both from my institution and not in my institution at various stages of my career. And I thought very strategically about, like, "Who do I wanna include on this team that, you know, might write my tenure letter someday?" So, like, I wanna kinda be nice to, to
activities primarily focus on generative assistance, data analysis, computing efficiency,and research writing, GenAI-enhanced teaching encompasses preparing lessons, generatingsyllabi, creating assessments, engaging students, and developing lesson plans. Furthermore, theethical and safe use of GenAI must be considered, particularly in addressing issues such asmisinformation, bias, hallucinations, and privacy risks [6], [7], [8]. The emergence of GenAI necessitates a change throughout higher education [9], withfaculty playing an integral role in ensuring its success [10]. As key drivers of this transformation,faculty must proactively respond to the rise of GenAI, even before institutions formalize policiesand processes to guide its integration
Engineering and Science Education in 2019 and a BS in Electrical Engineering in 2014 at Clemson University.Dr. Darcie Christensen, Minnesota State University, Mankato Dr. Darcie Christensen is a probationary Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University Mankato. She teaches for Iron Range Engineering on the Mesabi Range College Campus. Dr. Christensen received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Utah State University in the Summer of 2021. The title of her Dissertation is ”A Mixed-Method Approach to Explore Student Needs for Peer Mentoring in a College of Engineering.” Darcie holds a Master of Engineering degree in Environmental Engineering (2019) and Bachelor of Science
).MethodologyCollaborative autoethnography (CAE) is a qualitative research method that combines personalnarratives with cultural analysis, enabling researchers to explore shared experiences within aspecific context. This work follows the CAE research framework of data collection, analysis, andoutcome writing presented in Chang et al. (2013). Prior to the CAE study, the research team wasinitially formed as part of a CoP supported by a National Science Foundation-funded center attheir home university. The primary objective of the CoP was to foster and disseminate effectivereflection practices in engineering classrooms, with an emphasis on equity-minded teaching.There are six instructors involved in this study. The demographics of each are provided in Table1. The
andsensors. Emphasizing conceptual questions in assessments, Victor leverages smart classrooms forcollaborative learning and actively participates in peer observation programs for continuousimprovement.While implementing EBIPs, Victor encountered challenges specific to the Foundations ofEngineering Lab. Communication issues among students engaged in semester-long projects, likeconstructing a robot, resulted in significant hurdles, including a lack of commitment, latesubmissions, and teams falling apart. “We’re focused on a project, and we have first-year studentsthat have different skills… and commitments. Some students are more committed than others. Ihave senior students crying because they feel that the group is not responding as they want
experiencedfaculty with less seasoned colleagues to foster professional growth. Long-term initiatives, suchas learning communities or certificate programs, allow for deeper exploration of themes likepedagogical innovation, research development, and leadership skills. Online courses andwebinars have gained prominence, providing flexible, accessible opportunities for professionallearning. Faculty retreats create space for reflection, strategic planning, and collaboration, oftenaligning development efforts with institutional priorities. Additionally, peer observation andfeedback programs promote continuous improvement through constructive dialogue amongcolleagues [2]. These varied approaches ensure that faculty development can be adapted to meetthe unique
lies in the unique rheology measurements of complex fluids as well as engineering education research related to novel uses of technology and big data. He has authored several interactive textbooks with zyBooks and has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles. https://www.trine.edu/academics/colleges-schools/faculty/engineering/liberatore-matthew.aspxDr. Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University Dr. Bodnar is an Associate Professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department at Rowan University. Her research interests relate to the incorporation of active learning techniques such as game-based learning in undergraduate classes as well as innovation and entrepreneurship.Dr. Selen Cremaschi, Auburn UniversityDr. Victor
pedagogical techniques that enhance active learning, e.g.,implementing "think-pair-share" exercises. We observed a noticeable shift from teacher-orientedpedagogy to learner-oriented one, particularly through implementing ALM—"think-pair-share,"and encouraging students to stand up and share their reflections (see photo 1), walk to the frontof the classroom and write their answers on the board (see photo 2), and move around everycorner of the classroom (see photo 3). 8 This shift in pedagogy increased the participation of all students, including students ofcolor. In photo 1, an African American male student stood up in front of his peers and
mentorship insupporting EBIP adoption. Theoretical saturation was achieved when no new themes or insightsemerged from the data.Rigor and trustworthiness were supported through reflexive memo-writing, peer debriefing, andthe use of constant comparative analysis to enhance credibility [25]. Team members who werefamiliar with the project but not involved in the interviews or analysis reviewed the findings toprovide an addition check on accuracy and validity [27]. Ethical considerations includedobtaining informed consent, protecting participant confidentiality, and ensuring secure datastorage [28]. These measures upheld ethical integrity and strengthened the dependability of thestudy.By employing constructivist GT, this study provided a nuanced
marginalized graduate stu- dents in agricultural sciences by cultivating equitable mentoring relationships among students, staff, and faculty. There she coordinated M@P’s Summer Scholars Program, Peer Mentoring Program, and Invited Lecture Series. Torrie’s research interests include critical qualitative research, Black women in graduate education, equity and inclusion in agriculture + STEM, and mentoring and advising in graduate education.Dr. Yvette E. Pearson, P.E., University of Texas, Dallas Dr. Yvette E. Pearson is Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at The University of Texas at Dallas. Her university-based and consulting efforts have led to over $40M in funding to support the success of students
? Generating their own questions. Challenging assumptions. Investigating areas of their own choosing. Making predictions. Curiosity Acting on their curiosity (researching, "googling", etc.). Explore alternative or Considering multiple points of view. contrarian views of accepted Providing constructive criticism. solutions. Providing feedback to peers
. At the time of this writing, they all work in a large, Southeastern research-intensive R1higher education institution in the United States. Some of the authors do not self-identify asLatiné/x but rather by their home country (Villanueva et al., 2022). All authors have differinglevels of educational experiences, both in their home country and in the United States. All havecommonly migrated to the United States as part of their professional growth. Each of themconsiders themselves to be insiders of their Latin heritage and culture but outsiders to theexperiences the other authors have faced. All recognize that their identities are non-Monolithic
process, for example, by orienting them to the expectations of an engineering ethicsconference or journal.Our Present WorkAt the time of writing, we have only begun Step 1 of the ABCD approach. When surveyingfaculty assets, we consider faculty in our university instead of limiting them to the College ofEngineering because some engineering programs are offered in other colleges. We also recognizethat other colleges have faculty who carry out research or have experience relevant toengineering ethics from the perspectives of history, sociology, political science, law, data andinformation sciences, business, etc. In the long run, it would be desirable to recognize theirexpertise when mapping faculty assets in engineering ethics.Because our faculty
apprenticeship technology, a bachelor’s in technol- ogy and engineering education with a minor in CAD, and a master’s degree in education technology. I am currently working toward my Doctorate in curriculum and instruction. My dissertation research focuses on motivational theories and inspirational instruction. My wife Kathy also works at Rose-Hulman in Academic Affairs, while my son Curtiss attends Rose- Hulman majoring in computer science and software engineering and my daughter Kirsten lives in Hawaii and is working toward her Master’s in English and writing. I am very honored to be a part of this great organization. Thank youDaniel Tetteh-RichterDr. Kay C. Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kay C Dee
or deviant (i.e., outlier) cases, the participants expressed markedly differentperceptions than their peers about mentorship. Each called into question or doubted whether theirexperiences should be labeled as mentorship. These were not anticipated responses fromparticipants choosing to participate in a study about effective mentorship [7], [8]. While otherparticipants shared negative stories or gave examples of ineffective mentorship, none expressedreluctance or refusal to label their support relationships as mentorship. The seeminglycontradictory combination of providing mentorship while questioning or invalidating one’s ownmentorship experiences motivated a closer examination of these faculty members’ stories todetermine what lessons could
stressed out, right? And I think the situation with the neurodiverse students, it was probably even worse, right? I mean, just sitting at their home in a corner with a tablet or a laptop. So, I thought I would start a discussion board on Husky CT so that the students can socialize a little bit… But with time during the semester… the motivation to write on the board waned. So, I didn't have as much response toward the end… So, that I discontinued altogether.”Personalized SupportSome instructors encouraged students to consider connecting with campus resources they reportchallenges such as difficulty concentrating, inadequate exam time, or significant test anxiety.Professor Spark describes sharing resources in one-on-one