Welcome back! We hope you had a restful and productive break, and that your semester is off to a good start. Read on for information about the Center for Academic Enrichment’s schedule for the next few weeks, and a list of programs and events that you’ll see later on this semester. Most programs and events will take place via Zoom.

Starting this week

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:

Research Writing Session: Tuesdays, 8:30-10:30am, via Zoom with Adam Franssen, https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/94415818418

Work Session: Fridays, 1:00-2:30pm via Zoom with Laura Jimenez and Pam Tracy, https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/s/99684993255

 

FACULTY AND STAFF MEDITATION

Join us for a short meditation. You can meditate in the CAFE Lounge (Allen 310), or from your office or home via Zoom. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00-12:15, https://longwood-edu.zoom.us/j/94716220119?pwd=a0pmeU1ORGRyeTgyRitMUTJZblBkUT09

 

DYNAMIC LEARNING DIALOGUES

The Dynamic Learning Dialogue is an early to mid-semester evaluation technique that provides instructors with rich qualitative feedback from their students regarding the learning environment in a course. This feedback can be used for focused reflections on all aspects of teaching. Interested instructors should email link expired; spaces are limited.

Spring Semester: a look ahead

Wellness:                                                                 Career:
How to Spring Break                                                   Research Design Workshop
Productive Summer Planning                                       Blackwell Talks 
                                                                                 Promotion & Tenure Portfolio Workshop

Pedagogy:

Moton Short Course for Faculty and Staff
Bias Workshop Series
CAFE Conversations on Pedagogy
Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) Series