Need help transitioning out of holiday mode before the Spring semester? Looking for ways to keep Winter class momentum rolling? Register today for Faculty Fusion!

• When: January 17, 2024 from 9:00am to 1:00pm
• Where: The Foundation
• What: An in-person set of three interactive panels covering hot topics to help you prepare for the new semester.

Each session will include 30 minutes of presentation from a panel of WCU faculty experts, followed by 20 minutes of Q&A and table conversations with your peers. Coffee and lunch will be provided.

Panel Details

Pedagogy of Care: Supporting Mental Health through Instructional Practices

• Robert Powers, Instructor of English
• Rebecca Rich, Assistant Professor of Health
• Brittany Severino, Assistant Professor of Special Education

Using AI for Teaching

• Andy Famiglietti, Assistant Professor of English
• Adam Rainear, Assistant Professor of Communication & Media
• Eryn Travis, Assistant Professor of Communication & Media

Addressing Micro-Aggressions in the Classroom

• Zeinab Baba, Assistant Professor of Health
• Orkideh Mohajeri, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
• Simon Ruchti, Associate Professor of Philosophy