Now Brewing @ CAFE - October 13, 2025

GRADUATE FACULTY LUNCH AND LEARN - ENGAGING STUDENTS IN HYBRID AND ONLINE COURSES
When: Tuesday, October 21^st, from 12-1 pm
Where: CAFE Lounge (Allen 310) and Zoom
Register: https://forms.gle/uimcCTcGpdzQow657

Our topic for this session will be Engaging Student in Hybrid and Online Courses.  The format will be a conversation where we’ll ask questions, share ideas, and learn from each other.  You can attend in person by coming to the CAFE Lounge (Allen 310).  Bring your lunch and CAFE will provide dessert and beverages. This session will also be a hybrid session, so feel free to join us via Zoom, too.  We’re looking forward to a great conversation. 

STORYTELLING EVENT AT THE LIBRARY
TRANSFORMATIONAL NATURE ENCOUNTERS AND RELATIONSHIPS: PERSONAL STORIES AND INSPIRATIONAL READINGS
When: October 21 from 4:00-5:30 pm
Where: Atrium of the Greenwood Library

Participants will have opportunities to share meaningful nature stories, read brief excerpts from inspirational nature literature, and/or listen to the stories of others. After the storytelling atmosphere is established, we will have time to get in touch with our personal stories and then sign up to tell them. The stories may involve single encounters, ongoing relationships, journeys, or otherwise. Stories will be told from memory, not read. Short, paragraph-long passages from various authors will be read between the stories. After the 4 – 5:30 time period, folks will have opportunities to continue sharing stories in an informal setting.

SAVING FOR RETIREMENT 
Facilitator: A.J. Sanfratella, Financial Advisor
When: October 28, 2025; 3:30-5:00 pm
Where: Allen 308 Register @ https://forms.gle/axWRx3aJ1d3fb2xCA 

Have you put off saving for retirement, or are you wondering if you have done everything you can? Join CAFE as we host a financial expert to discuss what to consider when developing a nest egg and financial protections for retirement. Faculty and staff in all career stages are welcome to attend. 

7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE® SIGNATURE PROGRAM
When: Thursday and Friday, November 13–14, you need to commit to both days.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day
Location: Moton Museum
Facilitators: Certified Longwood University faculty and staff facilitators
Register here: https://forms.gle/P3JRxpwB9kKqfnwj8   by November 6.

Have you ever wondered…
How do highly effective people prioritize what truly matters?
What habits help leaders manage change and build trust?
How can I align my daily decisions with my long-term values?
If these questions resonate with you, we invite you to join your colleagues for the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® Signature Program. During this interactive two-day program, you’ll explore principles of effectiveness, strengthen both personal and professional leadership, and develop practical tools to improve communication, teamwork, and productivity. Sponsored by Longwood’s SNVC Leadership Institute, the program is free of charge to all Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College faculty and staff.

Academic Integrity Week 2025
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Keynote Speaker: Dr. David RettingerFriday, October 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Allen Hall, 101
RSVP using the QR Code below or go to https://forms.gle/u9djk5oTCi8VR6Fv7 

As part of Academic Integrity Week 2025, the Office of Student Conduct and Integrity and the Center for Faculty Enrichment invite faculty to a keynote session designed to spark meaningful dialogue around academic integrity in today’s evolving learning environment. This keynote provides an opportunity to reflect, share, and reaffirm our collective commitment to integrity—not just as a policy, but as a fundamental practice.

This session will explore:

• The shifting landscape of academic honesty in the age of AI and digital tools
• Strategies for fostering a culture of integrity in diverse classrooms
• Real-world scenarios and faculty-led solutions
• Opportunities for collaboration between faculty and student conduct teams

Dr. David Rettinger is the author of The Opposite of Cheating with Tricia Bertram Gallant. He is an expert in academic integrity, with research published in journals such as Theory into Practice, Research in Higher Education, Ethics and Behavior, and Psychological Perspectives on Academic Cheating. Dr. Rettinger also served as President of the International Center for Academic Integrity.

This event was initiated with Special Projects Funding
To request disability related accommodations, please contact the Office of Student Conduct and Integrity at (434) 395-2490. 

FACULTY LEARNING COMMUNITIES
The Survey Latte: From Design to Data

Year-Long FLC

This FLC, focused on survey research design, data collection, and analysis, is a collaborative group of faculty from various disciplines who meet several times a semester to enhance their skills in developing sound survey research methodologies and effectively executing studies.

Our main focus will be:

• Design Studies: Discuss and refine their individual research questions that should be answered using survey research.
• Collect Data: Share practical strategies and tools for efficient and ethical data collection, including instrumentation, recruitment procedures, and data management.
• Analyze Data: Workshop data analysis plans, troubleshoot statistical analysis challenges, and interpret findings effectively for presentation and publication.

The community's primary goal is to provide structured support to help faculty move their research projects from conception through to a rigorous, well-executed conclusion.

Graduate Faculty Learning Community: Creating Community in a Digital World

Year-Long FLC

Facilitator: Erin S. Wallace
First Meeting: Wednesday, October 22, at 12:00
Where: Zoom for the first meeting, https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/92701091039 
(I would love this to be a hybrid (in person one month, Zoom the next) over lunch on Wednesdays at 12)
Register: https://forms.gle/jfi7XinUtdbhp9x99 

This FLC will examine how to foster meaningful connections in both virtual and in-person environments with our students and colleagues. As teaching, mentoring, and collaboration increasingly occur online, faculty face both the challenge and opportunity of cultivating authentic community in digital spaces. This monthly meeting will provide space to exchange ideas and strategies that promote belonging, engagement, and collaboration across diverse settings. Together, we will explore evidence-based practices, share experiences, and consider tools that enhance interaction while reducing isolation. Faculty will leave the session with practical approaches for building supportive, inclusive, and dynamic learning communities that extend beyond the screen. 

FOCUSED PRODUCTIVITY SESSIONS

Join CAFE for Pomodoro sessions again this semester. All faculty and staff are welcome. The sessions use a focused cycle: set a goal, work towards it for 25 minutes, and then take a five-minute break. You will repeat the cycle three times. Choose the session that fits your needs:

MEDITATION
Dates: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 11:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: Zoom https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/95744314696

Mindfulness meditation can significantly improve your mental well-being by helping you manage stress, enhance focus and concentration, and better understand your emotions, all potentially leading to a calmer and more centered life. Current research also indicates potential benefits for physical health, like lowered blood pressure and improved sleep quality.  Join Renee Gutiérrez to create a pause in your day. All are welcome for a brief, guided meditation; no previous experience is required.

COMING SOON

Workshops
Faculty–Alumni Connections: A LinkedIn Workshop, November 10, 3:30-5:00 pm 

SYNC YOUR CALENDARS: 2025-2026 CAFE SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

Pre-Semester Pedagogy Series                     January 7-9, 2026
Faculty Well-Being Week                              March 30-April 3, 2026
2026 Teaching and Learning Institute           May 13, 2026