Teaching Enhancement Workshop

"Innovation through Community Engagement," - Wednesday, August 27 (McGuire Hall West)

Program | TEW Committee | Past Workshops

Schedule of Events
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Interactive Plenary The plenary session will explore how higher education can drive meaningful change through authentic partnerships with local and global communities. Panelists will share innovative teaching, research, and service initiatives that integrate community engagement to enrich student learning and address real-world challenges. The discussion will highlight strategies for building sustainable, mutually beneficial collaborations and leveraging them to spark creativity in curriculum and scholarship. Speakers: l Suzanne Keilson, Chair and Associate Professor of Engineering l Michael Puma, Dean of the Office of Undergraduate Studies l Astrid Schmidt-King, Associate Teaching Professor of Management and Organizations Moderator: l Sudeshna Basu, Assistant Teaching Professor of Mathematics and Statistics	McGuire Hall West
10:30 - 10:40 a.m.	Break
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.	Conversation with Colleagues Connect with colleagues to continue the conversation about innovation through community engagement. Come to share your experiences, offer ideas, and ask questions about the plenary discussion.	Beatty Hall 112
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.	Digital Teaching Fellows present on Ramp to AI: Using AI in the Classroom Join us for an exploration of artificial intelligence at Loyola University, featuring work from our AI Digital Fellows and real examples of how faculty across disciplines are integrating AI into their teaching to support learning goals. We invite you to approach this session with curiosity and an open mind. We will showcase practical AI applications, examine how these tools align with Jesuit principles of education and social justice, and address both opportunities and challenges faculty are encountering. Moderators: l Kelly Keane, Assistant Teaching Professor of Education Specialties l Peggy O'Neill, Professor of Writing	Beatty Hall 106
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.	Innovation Fellows present Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Classroom Join the faculty representatives of the inaugural cohort of Loyola University Maryland’s Innovation Fellows as they share insights from their experience exploring how innovation and entrepreneurship can enrich teaching and learning across disciplines. The first cohort represented all three schools at Loyola, the eight fellows have engaged in workshops on design thinking, entrepreneurial mindset, and the venture lifecycle—and are now integrating these concepts into their classrooms. This session will highlight their classroom innovations, lessons learned, and ideas for building an entrepreneurial culture that supports students’ academic and professional growth Moderators: l Michael Tangrea, Professor of Biology l Jon Weinstein, Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Management and Organizations	Beatty Hall 108
11:30 - 11:45 p.m.	Break
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Loyola VITA Program In this breakout session, Michael Bender, CPA, will showcase Loyola University Maryland’s innovative use of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program as a model for experiential learning and community impact. The session will cover the genesis of the VITA program and how the program reinforces classroom concepts through real-world service. The session will highlight the program’s transformative outcomes—returning hundreds of thousands of dollars to the community while deepening student engagement and professional development Moderator: l Michael Bender, Executive-in-Residence for Accounting	Beatty Hall 112
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Digital Teaching Fellows present on Ramp to AI: Using AI in the Classroom See earlier breakout for description	Beatty Hall 106
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Innovation Fellows present Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Classroom See earlier breakout for description	Beatty Hall 108
12:30 - 1 p.m.	Lunch	McGuire Hall West
Optional Afternoon Sessions
1:30 - 2 p.m.	Title IX and Bias-related Behaviors Updates and Resources: What are you required and called to do This presentation will review important updates to Title IX and Bias-related Behaviors including updates on resources for all community members. We will discuss how faculty can support someone experiencing Title IX or Bias-related Behaviors, how the University supports people experiencing Title IX and Bias-related Behaviors, and a review of the processes for Title IX and Bias-related Behaviors. Moderator: l David Tiscone, Director for Title IX and Bias Compliance	McGuire Hall West
1:30 - 2 p.m.	TCF Promotion This information session is being hosted by the Board on Rank for Teaching and Clinical Faculty. Each year the Board on Rank for Teaching and Clinical Faculty considers applications for promotion to associate and full teaching or clinical professor. The goal of this information session is to share important information with all teaching and clinical faculty to help prepare them for this process. Moderator: l Lynne Elkes, Teaching Professor of Economics	College Center 105
1:30 - 2 p.m.	New Technology to Improve Course Accessibility and Implement Accommodations Creating course materials that are accessible for students with disabilities can seem overwhelming at times! This drop-in session will introduce Yuja Panorama, the digital accessibility tool that integrates with Moodle and helps faculty create documents that can be used by all students, regardless of disability status. We will also demonstrate how to use the faculty portal feature within Disability & Accessibility Services’ accommodation management software, including updates to the testing accommodation form. Moderator: l Abby Hurson, Associate Director for Disability and Accessibility Services	College Center 114