, Somewhat Disagree, Neutral, Somewhat Agree, Strongly Agree). I found that participating in the Entrepreneurially-Minded (EM) Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Virtual Writing Group (VWG) professional development experience… • Was a good use of my time. • Promote relationship development among participants • Enhanced networking opportunities. • Provide a useful protocol tool for peer feedback. • Offered greater reinforcement and understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset. • Explained potential dissemination outlets. • Highlighted the core components of writing a SOTL article. • Improved my writing skills. • Improved my research skills. • Improved my curriculum development skills. 2. Overall
Student FIGURE 1: Key contributors to a successful mentoring program. There are also peer mentoring programs available. Many of these programs are tailored tohelp incoming students get involved with research early. For example, the Office of UndergraduateResearch (OUR) peer mentor (PM) program [10] at the University of Nevada is a year-longprogram that pairs freshmen with students who have prior research experience. OUR PM hasvirtual research readiness workshops on lab safety, writing a research paper, and preparing aneffective poster presentation [10]. Similarly, Kennesaw State University (KSU) has a peerambassador program [11] to support UREs. They work with students who are accepted to the first-year scholars’ program. The first
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work in progress: Scaffolding faculty success and retention through a learner’s approach to faculty developmentAbstract — Assistant professors in research-intensive environments typically begin theirappointments with demonstrated excellence in research and knowledge creation. They possess theskills to identify and solve relevant research problems and effectively navigate the peer-reviewprocess to publish in leading academic outlets. However, they may have limited experience inother critical aspects of their roles, such as teaching, advising, group management, proposaldevelopment, securing funding, and engaging in meaningful service opportunities. Nevertheless,mastery of these
research over pedagogy.The Resilient Innovator’s story highlights the transformative potential of communities of practicein supporting faculty collaboration and driving systemic change, even in the face of institutionalresistance.The Writing Integration ChampionThe Writing Integration Champion’s journey began with a shared frustration over students' poortechnical writing skills. Reflecting on initial discussions with colleagues, he recalled, “We weresaying, ‘The students had poor technical writing and they’re not getting better. What can wedo?’” These conversations revealed a lack of understanding about teaching technical writingeffectively. He explained, “We realized we don’t really understand how to teach technical writingand that we need to
outcomes by the end of the program: ● Understand key concepts in QISE ● Possess strong mixed methods research skills ● Work effectively with a diverse research team to execute convergence research ● Possess strong communication skills to support presentations, papers, and grant proposals ● Develop an increased cultural awareness, sensitivity, humility, and responsiveness that allows them to connect research questions with actions that can break down barriers to social progress. ● Understand the research paper writing process, resulting in authorshipThese competencies will be developed through research on existing projects, the development ofthe cohort’s convergent research project, classes (as appropriate), an
have developed an intensive month-longNew Faculty Orientation (NFO) program based on a variety of published research. The uniquecomponent of this program is the amount of time spent practicing teaching in front ofexperienced instructors and peers. The structure, content and research basis of the NFO programis described in this paper. In this study, post-NFO measures of instructor self-efficacy werecollected using the College Teaching Self-Efficacy (CTSE) Scale and results are presented.CTSE survey results showed that the new faculty rated themselves confident in instructionalplanning (3.69/5.0), instructional delivery (4.22/5.0), classroom management (4.38/5.0) andassessment (3.93/5.0). Practice teaching lessons in front of peers and
previous year. Some authors had also taken part in other formal training in educa-tional research, including through professional societies such as ASEE or through grants focusedon faculty development from organizations such as the NSF.The funding was not intended to be an ongoing expense, and some of the authors have discussedcreating a condensed version of ProQual to be offered internally. Similar shorter workshops basedon ProQual have also been offered at education conferences in the past, such as at FIE 2023 [9].2.3 Peer Mentoring GroupsOur peer mentoring groups, which we nicknamed brain trusts, initially started as a grant proposalaccountability group among several faculty members learning to newly write proposals in engineer-ing education
activities, reflective journaling, games, etc. Suchreal-life or interactive techniques can provide opportunities to practice being effective teachersand mentors. Creative strategies can lead to better communication and interpersonal skills, andproblem-solving techniques by asking relevant or specific types of questions in differentscenarios. It can additionally boost the confidence of faculty members to handle and navigatedifficult situations. C) Learning from diverse institutional contextsDuring the workshop, it was noted that different faculty members had unique experiences andchallenges in their respective institutions. In some breakout sessions, while pairing theparticipants, they were strategically grouped together with peers from different
support faculty career development and education research.Dr. Philip Reid Brown, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Philip Brown is an Associate Teaching Professor in Undergraduate Education at Rutgers School of Engineering. He has a PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. He teaches, coordinates and develops curricula focused on engineering design, computer programming and data literacy. He also co-coordinates faculty development and peer-support groups based on pedagogical development and peer teaching observations. His research interests include student and faculty motivation, computer programming pedagogy, and faculty pedagogical development.Mary Elizabeth Emenike, Rutgers, The State University of
]. Each student works directlywith a faculty member throughout the entirety of a course, attending at least one class sessioneach week (in most cases in our program, they attend all class sessions). Additionally, they meetwith the instructor outside of class, either weekly or biweekly, and meet in groups with peers andprogram facilitators for mentorship, reflection, and guidance. Students are recruited primarily byword of mouth. This includes recommendations from instructors, students in the program, andstaff members who work directly with students and have attended presentations about theprogram (including our academic success center, academic advisors, and cultural center staff).When students express interest, we interview them to help them
groups experienced certain aspects ofthe program.ResultsCollaborations from CyBR MSI programming lead to motivation and confidence in submittingfederal grant opportunitiesSurvey results indicate the value of CyBR-MSI in supporting participants’ confidence andmotivation to submit federal grant proposals. Descriptive results show that participants agreed tostrongly agreed (1 = strongly disagreed, 2 = disagreed, 3 = agreed, 4 = strongly agreed) thatparticipation in a CyBR-MSI program exposed them to new federal grant opportunities (x̄ =3.14/4.00) and encouraged them to apply for federal funding (x̄ = 3.27/4.00). These faculty alsofelt more confident in their ability to write grant proposals (1 = not at all confident, 2 =minimally confident, 3
mentoringinteraction systems: • Microsystems: Direct, person-to-person interactions, such as those between graduate students and their peers, faculty, staff, and family. • Mesosystems: Interactions between different microsystems, like departments and colleges, which can either support or conflict with each other. • Ecosystems: Networks that influence development at a broader level, such as Graduate Schools, governing boards, and communities. • Macrosystems: Larger societal factors, including historical, political, and economic influences. When considering race, gender, and other social factors, research shows that many STEMmentoring programs in academia operate from a deficit-based perspective [19]-[25]. McGee
diversity, equity, and inclusion in the STEM fields through innovative, evidence-based strategies and is driven by a commitment to enhancing equity in all learning and working spaces. Lara has a diverse professional background that spans non-profit, legal, and educational sectors. She served as the Director of Development & Training at The Arc New London County, where she led grant writing efforts, cultivated community partnerships, and provided technology training. Her earlier roles include working as a Paralegal Advocate at the Connecticut Legal Rights Project, offering legal services to individuals with mental illness, and as Program Director at Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven, where she managed
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
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
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
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