Now Brewing at CAFE & Across Campus February 4, 2025

STUDY ABROAD COURSE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES

When: Wednesday, Feb 5, 3:30-5 pm.
Where: 308/310 Allen Hall
Facilitators: Emily Kane, Director of Study Abroad, Jake Milne, Professor of Sociology, and Jenn Cuchna, Associate Professor of Health
Register @ https://forms.gle/er2gtetAm7fR22yk8

Interested in creating a faculty-led study abroad program? This two-part workshop series aims to inspire faculty to submit proposals and help them understand the process from proposal to post-course reflection.  Join us for an interactive two-part workshop designed to guide you through developing an international course experience. 

Workshop 2: Proposal Development We will introduce faculty to the study abroad portal, working directly with campus experts to help you develop a robust proposal. You'll receive guidance on addressing key components such as budget planning, course design, and travel logistics. Our goal is to support you in drafting a submission-ready proposal that captures the essence of your proposed international academic experience. 

Dynamic learning dialogues (DLD)
When: February 17 to March 7
Location: Your classroom
Registration: https://forms.gle/4MPyADYp7YkLKi6e7

One of CAFE’s Signature Programs, the DLD, is an opportunity to receive rich, qualitative feedback from your students regarding how students are learning in your classroom. A member of CAFE will visit your class, talk to students, and share their anonymous feedback with you. You can use that mid-semester feedback to improve classroom interactions, and achievement of student learning outcomes, and perhaps refocus your teaching strategies for the second half of the semester. Anecdotally, faculty report that, following a DLD, they see an increase in student engagement, can make meaningful changes to their teaching approach, and ultimately receive higher student evaluation scores at the end of the semester.
For more information on the DLDs, go to http://blogs.longwood.edu/longwoodcafe/teaching-consultations/ 
All information, including participation, is confidential. 

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/Thursday
Time: 11:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: Zoom https://shorturl.at/uwul4
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.

(NEW DATES) 7-HABITS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
Dates: May 20-21, 2025
Time: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Location: TBDRegister @ https://forms.gle/P24z18A2WLS91Zgn7

Faculty lives are filled with what seem to be competing needs. How can we

• shift our thinking to a both/and framework?
• navigate the many tugs on our time and energy AND prioritize our well-being? 
• build trust in our relationships AND set boundaries?
• honor our own experiences AND the diverse perspectives that spark innovation?

All instructional faculty are invited to participate in Franklin Covey's 7 Habits @ Longwood for Faculty--the complete Signature Program led by CAFE’s Covey-certified facilitators. You’ll learn to answer these questions and more using effective habits, principles, and strategies for a more effective and meaningful life. 
Participants will need to attend all of the sessions to earn the Signature certificate.

Co-sponsored with Longwood’s SNVC Institute for Leadership and Innovation