Sabbatical Presentation: Towards Developing a Slovenian Nationalism Scale

Lindell 301 630 22nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

RSVP  Presenter/s: Dr. Joseph Erickson, Professor, Education Department Description: Towards Developing a Slovenian Nationalism ScaleEurope has faced increased migration in recent decades due to wars (Syria, Ukraine), climate change, and other reasons, as well as terrorist attacks (e.g. Paris 2015), which have had a profound impact on attitudes towards migrants, especially those coming from Muslim countries. Research … Continue reading "Sabbatical Presentation: Towards Developing a Slovenian Nationalism Scale"

Scaffolding Writing for Student Success

Marshall Room

Presenter/s: Jennifer Forsthoefel Mollberg, Assistant Professor and Writing Center Director, English DepartmentDescription: Do you include writing assignments in your course? Do you have questions and/or need support? During this session, the presenter will share information about how best to build your instruction for students to succeed in creating written assignments for your course. We will … Continue reading "Scaffolding Writing for Student Success"

Providing Support for Multilingual Students

Lindell Library 301

As  our number of multilingual students grows in Minnesota and at our University specifically, faculty and staff need to learn more about this specific population. Understanding the needs of these students and providing the proper support is the key for their success in our school, which eventually will help them to continue chasing their dreams. In … Continue reading "Providing Support for Multilingual Students"

Designing Reading Assignments for Comprehension & Engagement

Marshall Room

RSVP Ever wondered if students are actually doing their assigned reading? Or how well they are understanding the reading?  “Reading is not a timeless, universal capability.  Advanced literacy is a specific intellectual skill and social habit” (Gioia, 2005); it is also increasingly differentiated by discipline in college courses. This session will explore key text analysis and … Continue reading "Designing Reading Assignments for Comprehension & Engagement"

AI in Higher Education

Marshall Room

Join this interactive workshop where we will discuss useful ways to incorporate AI in your course plans.RSVP for this workshop