Working Group Enrichment Planning Requests

ALANA (African, Latinx, Asian, Native American) Services is available to facilitate interactive and engaging conversations focused on intercultural and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)-related topics for Messina enrichment hours. Topics may range from inclusive and belonging practices for underrepresented and marginalized students, intersectional identities, as well as navigating conversations centered around racial and social justice issues.

To request a staff person from the Thrive Center to facilitate a conversation with your enrichment hour, please contact the Thrive Center for Student Success office at thrivecenter@loyola.edu or 410-617-2310 with any questions or for more information.

The Loyola-Notre Dame Library has created a series of interactive online tutorials in Moodle related to AI literacy [AI Literacy @ LNDL]. We will also offer a fifty-minute session on AI literacy that will provide ongoing opportunities for students to educate themselves on AI tools and the issues connected with the use of those tools. Much like the “For Students” page on our Artificial Intelligence guide, we approach AI from a neutral standpoint and encourage students to talk with their professors for guidance about their specific classes.

Contact Jennie Ray with any questions or for more information about setting up a session.

Contact Mark Lee (mslee@loyola.edu) to schedule a presentation for your Messina class on academic integrity.  The Honor Council has crafted a 50-minute presentation covering the Honor Code, including a significant interactive component about understanding and recognizing plagiarism.  The presentation also includes advice about the use of AI and avoiding academic dishonesty.  Sessions are led by Mark and / or an Honor Council student chair.  A 3-minute video description of the module can be found here: https://youtu.be/a9XATfFCGc4

Campus Ministry is happy to lead the Ignatian Examen for Messina Enrichments sessions. These sessions will be led by Campus Ministry Interns and will speak briefly about an introduction to Ignatian and Jesuit Spirituality and the opportunities in Campus Ministry. Please reach out to Mark Dushel (mdushel@loyola.edu) to schedule a time for your enrichment session.

Working groups should schedule their enrichment session with the Career Center at least two weeks in advance. Learn more and access the scheduling form by vising the Career Center's Messina Working Groups webpage.

The Outreach request form should be completed at least 2-3 weeks in advance of the enrichment session. The Counseling Center may not always be able to guarantee staff availability to cover outreach requests, especially during times of high clinical demand, so the earlier requests are submitted, the better!

The Creative Mindset Auction is an activity aimed at revealing students' perceptions of valuable traits for creative entrepreneurship. 
Students are given a virtual budget to bid on traits they believe are essential for success in problem-solving. The activity includes preparation, conducting the auction, and post-auction reflection and discussion on the traits acquired and their implications for fostering a creative mindset. The activity will be facilitated by a member of the Simon Center Student Steering Committee and Jon Weinstein, Simon Center Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Assistant Teaching Professor, as available. 

For more information, or to request a session, contact:

• Jon Weinstein (jweinstein1@loyola.edu, 301.455.0877)
• Matt Rogers, Simon Center Student Steering Committee (mlrogers@loyola.edu) 

If interested in doing an enrichment session around financial literacy, contact JP Krahel at jkrahel@loyola.edu or 717-746-8857 to schedule a presentation for your Messina class. He's got a 50-minute, interactive presentation ready to go on taxes, debt, and retirement saving. 

Messina working groups may request to use the FAC during enrichment hours or another scheduled class time for the following activities: self-guided tour, organized sports, group exercise class, outdoor trip, team building, fitness demonstrations, or indoor climbing. Requests may be made via email. See the Department of Recreation and Wellness reservation webpage for contact information.

There are a wide range of resources available at the Loyola Notre Dame Library! View our page on Library Resources for inspiration and contact circulation@loyola.edu for general inquiries.

To request a LoyolaVotes Ambassador, contact Tim Clark or Kate Grubb Clark at least two weeks prior to your requested session date.

The Office of National Fellowships has a variety of opportunities available for all majors and class years! Contact Terre Ryan, Director of National Fellowships at tmryan@loyola.edu to coordinate a session for your students. 

Members of the Learning Support team are excited to join Messina Enrichment groups to facilitate discussions and provide guidance on a variety of topics, including concentration and memory, critical thinking, note-taking, procrastination, reading comprehension, studying smarter, test-taking, syllabus guidance, and time management. Each topic includes an exploration about how the brain works and the fascinating ways we learn. Requests may be emailed to Dr. Khadduri (jfkhadduri@loyola.edu), Director of Learning Support.

More information coming soon!

Members from the Office of Sustainability can present on a wide variety of topics relating to sustainability from Sustainability at Loyola, Sustainability Engagement Opportunities, Environmental Justice, etc. To learn more and schedule a visit, please complete our Course Visit Request form via the Bridge. For questions, please email sustainability@loyola.edu.

Are you looking to introduce your students to the Loyola Writing Center (LWC)? We offer two options:

• Classroom Visits: LWC tutors can visit your class (5-30 minutes) to introduce writing support services or facilitate writing activities.
• Individualized Referrals: Mention the LWC in your syllabus to encourage students to visit. For challenging assignments, please email us the assignment sheet and class size (LWC@loyola.edu, or dmicer@loyola.edu) for specific assignment support so tutors can prepare effectively.

We can also help identify students who might benefit from ongoing support. Faculty can request follow-up reports from tutors by having students ask for them during their sessions.

Note: Find out more on the LWC website!