Two-Day Nonviolence Core Training
An intensive, experiential introduction to the steps and principles of Kingian Nonviolence
Led by Eric White, Sylvia Spears Peters
Saturday, January 19, 2002 / 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Videoconference Room Training
Learn all about the upgraded facilities in NCF 130
Monday, February 4, 2002 / 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Prior Knowledge Assessment
Prior knowledge assessment is the logical first step in cognitive learning. If we believe that learners construct their knowledge based on what they already know, then as teachers we should begin with an assessment of students' prior knowledge.
Led by Dr. Sonia Gonsalves, Associate Professor of Psychology, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Saturday, September 21, 2002 / 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Editing a Literary Magazine
Hilda Raz will talk about what makes a literary journal and how to publish our writing for others to read.
Wednesday, November 13, 2002 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Luncheon with Mr. Leonard Pitts
A great opportunity to meet columnist and author Mr. Leonard Pitts
Thursday, January 30, 2003 / 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Teaching Well With Technology
Dr. Kevin Barry, Assistant Director of Notre Dame University's Center for Teaching and Learning, demonstrates various technologies as they apply to student learning.
Led by Dr. Kevin Barry, Assistant Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, Notre Dame University
Wednesday, January 7, 2004 / 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Xavier From a Distance
In this luncheon talk, former English chair Dr. Michele Levy reflects on Xavier's past and future.
Led by Dr. Michele Levy, Professor of English and Director of the Cultural Studies Task Force, North Carolina A & T State University
Monday, February 21, 2005 / Noon - 1:30 PM

The Road Ahead
A luncheon talk that focuses on new challenges, the dominant movements for reform, and the scholarship of teaching.
Led by Dr. Lendol Calder, Augustana College; Carnegie Scholar, the Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Friday, September 23, 2005 / Noon - 1:30 PM

Beyond Coverage
An innovative approach that replaces ''coverage'' with ''uncoverage'' ... with practical demonstrations of what this means.
Led by Dr. Lendol Calder, Augustana College; Carnegie Scholar, the Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Saturday, September 24, 2005 / 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Web Publishing 101
Get started on the web.
Led by Alan Gutierrez of Think New Orleans
Saturday, July 1, 2006 / 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Web Publishing 102
Picks up where 101 left off.
Led by Alan Gutierrez of Think New Orleans
Saturday, July 8, 2006 / 1:00 - 2:30 PM

New Media and Community Activism in Post-Katrina New Orleans
A panel discussion with five local bloggers
Led by Bart Everson
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 / 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Using Learning Communities in STEM Disciplines
Dr. Orlando Taylor, the Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School at Howard University will be leading this workshop.
Led by Dr. Orlando Taylor, Vice Provost for Research, Dean of Graduate School, Howard University
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 / 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Jumpstarting Your Pedagogical Research to Optimize Teaching & Learning
What is optimal teaching?
Led by Regan A. R. Gurung, Ph. D. [University of Wisconsin Green Bay] and Beth M. Schwartz, Ph.D. [Randolph College]
Thursday, February 21, 2008 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Internationalizing Higher Education Institutions
What does a commitment to global citizenship look like in a campus context?
Led by Dr. Yolanda Moses, Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Excellence, Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Riverside
Friday, May 9, 2008 / 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Problems and Possibilities:
We invite faculty from all disciplines to attend this workshop on undergraduate research so that participants can share their ideas about best practices and methodologies that work.
Led by Nadia M. Lahutsky Ph.D. [Texas Christian University] and Mark A. Gstohl Ph.D. [Xavier University]
Thursday, February 12, 2009 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Stereotype Threat and the Nature and Nurture of Intelligence
Dr. Aronson (NYU) is a renowned researcher in the areas of stereotypes, self-esteem, and motivation as they intersect with academic achievement.
Monday, January 25, 2010 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Encouraging Academic Integrity
As teachers, we should create classrooms that encourage academic integrity, but we should be prepared to deal with academic dishonesty when it arises.
Led by Dr. G. William Hill (Kennesaw State University)
Friday, January 14, 2011 / 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Encouraging Academic Integrity in Pharmacy Students
As teachers, we should create classrooms that encourage academic integrity, but we should be prepared to deal with academic dishonesty when it arises.
Led by Dr. G. William Hill (Kennesaw State University)
Friday, January 14, 2011 / Noon - 1:30 PM

The "Don't, Won't, Can't" Problem:
Alice Horning in a national figure in
Led by Dr. Alice Horning
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 / 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Using Zotero for Citations
a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources
Led by Michael Mizell-Nelson, Associate Professor of History, University of New Orleans
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Get STEM Students to Focus on Learning Instead of Grades: Metacognition is the Key!
The key to improving student learning in STEM!
Led by Dr. Saundra McGuire, LSU Associate Vice Chancellor for Retention, Learning & Teaching
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 / Noon - 1:15 PM

Teach Students How to Learn: Metacognition is the Key!
The key to improving student learning!
Led by Dr. Saundra McGuire, LSU Associate Vice Chancellor for Retention, Learning & Teaching
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 / 3:30 - 4:45 PM

The Necessary Engagement of Faculty and Students
Read Today, Lead Tomorrow Faculty Development Lecture
Led by D. J. Henry
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 / 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Creating a Learning Environment to Promote Intellectual and Personal Development
Learn strategies to improve retention by stressing not only intellectual, but also personal and interpersonal development in your students!
Led by Dr. Jeanette Norden
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Contemplative Practices from Diverse Traditions, Pt. 1: Lectio Divina
When Words Becomes Stillness
Led by Rev. William Thiele of the School for Contemplative Living (with Bart Everson)
Monday, February 4, 2013 / Noon - 1:00 PM

STEM Students' Prior Knowledge in Teaching
This interactive talk will get you thinking in new ways about what students already
Led by Dr. Cassandra Volpe Horii, Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Students' Prior Knowledge in Teaching
This interactive talk will get you thinking in new ways about what students already
Led by Dr. Cassandra Volpe Horii, Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 / 3:30 - 4:30 PM

RTLT: Helping Students Connect
In an hour-long presentation, Matt Wallace (Artistic Director of Shakespeare Behind Bars) will share program principles, examples, exercises, and tips from his work with incarcerated and at-risk youths and adults.
Led by Matt Wallace, Artistic Director of Shakespeare Behind Bars
Monday, April 22, 2013 / 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Contemplative Practices in Diverse Traditions, Pt. 2
Introduction to Zen Meditation
Led by Rev. Michaela O'Connor Bono
Thursday, November 14, 2013 / 2:45 - 3:35 PM

The Great Dilution
Dr. Stuart Rojstaczer, a national expert, will dicuss grade inflation with Xavier's Pharmacy faculty.
Led by Dr. Stuart Rojstaczer
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 / 12:15 - 1:30 PM

The New York Times in College
Find out how you can use our campus wide New York Times subscription to help your students achieve foundational skills and develop interdisciplinary competencies.
Led by Ms. Nancy Hampton (Library); Ms. Tamra Hassen (New York Times)
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Technological Change: Everything That Is Old Is New Again
Guest presenter Sue Frantz returns to discuss useful technology tools--beginners encouraged to attend!
Led by Sue Frantz (Highline College)
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 / 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Interdisciplinary and Inquiry-based Teaching of Calculus
The STEP project at USF is aimed at increasing STEM graduates through intervention programs in the Engineering and Life Science Calculus sequences
Led by Dr. Kandethody Ramachandran
Friday, March 27, 2015 / 11:00 - 11:50 AM

Improving Research Mentoring Relationships 0409
Improve student outcomes and research productivity through improved mentoring relationships
Led by Dr. Janet Branchaw, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Thursday, April 9, 2015 / 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Improving Research Mentoring Relationships 0410
Improve student outcomes and research productivity through improved mentoring relationships
Led by Dr. Janet Branchaw, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Friday, April 10, 2015 / Noon - 2:00 PM

Publish & Flourish 10:00
Dr. Tara Gray, a national expert of writing productivity, will lead two workshops in CAT.
Led by Dr. Tara Gray (New Mexico State University) Dr. Gray has used these steps to publish three books, including Publish & Flourish: Become a Prolific Scholar. She has presented workshops to more than 8,000 scholars in 100 institutions.
Friday, April 17, 2015 / 10:00 AM - noon

Publish & Flourish 2:00
Dr. Tara Gray, a national expert of writing productivity, will lead two workshops in CAT.
Led by Dr. Tara Gray (New Mexico State University) Dr. Gray has used these steps to publish three books, including Publish & Flourish: Become a Prolific Scholar. She has presented workshops to more than 8,000 scholars in 100 institutions.
Friday, April 17, 2015 / 2:00 - 4:00 PM

5th Annual Read Today, Lead Tomorrow Faculty Development Lecture
During this, our fifth and last faculty development lecture, come hear Alberto Manguel speak about the past, present, and future of reading.
Led by Alberto Manguel
Monday, April 20, 2015 / 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Cultural Awareness in Mentoring
We are all cultural beings. Participants in this six-hour workshop will explore how cultural diversity influences research mentoring relationships and develop a culturally aware mentoring plan.
Led by Drs. Richard McGee and Veronica Womack (Northwestern University)
Saturday, January 16, 2016 / 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Why Students Don't Learn What We Think We Teach
Understand why formal education often fails to make substantive and lasting changes in how learners think and behave.
Led by Dr. Robert Duke (The University of Texas at Austin)
Friday, September 23, 2016 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Engaging Students in Research
Lessons from Collecting Police Use of Deadly Force Data
Led by Suzanne Goodney Lea, PhD
Friday, November 18, 2016 / Noon - 12:50 PM

Overcoming Student Learning Bottlenecks
Decoding the Disciplines
Led by Joan Middendorf (Indiana University)
Monday, December 11, 2017 / 10:00 AM - noon

Be/longing: Bias, Privilege, and Inclusion
Learn how to cultivate a respect for diversity
Led by Dr. Laura Biagi (DePaul University)
Thursday, February 1, 2018 / 12:15 - 1:05 PM

Retaining and Advancing Women into STEM Academic Leadership
Although Dr. Thomas' focus will be on STEM, this presentation will be useful for all faculty interested in this topic.
Led by Dr. Kecia M. Thomas, University of Georgia
Friday, November 8, 2019 / Noon - 1:00 PM

Epistemic Exclusion: Academic Gatekeeping through Scholarly Devaluation
This mentoring event is being co-sponsored by NSF ADVANCE and the Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit
Led by Dr. Isis Settles (Professor of Psychology and Afroamerican and African Studies, University of Michigan)
Monday, March 2, 2020 / Noon - 12:50 PM