Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions 2024 Program

Many faculty enjoy rewarding careers at colleges and universities that primarily emphasize teaching, including community colleges, regional comprehensive universities, and liberal arts colleges. This one-day workshop will provide participants with a valuable opportunity to learn from and network with faculty and deans from a range of teaching-intensive institutions across the New England region. 

All graduate students, postdocs, and recent graduate school alumni - from any college or university - are invited to attend this free conference! Register now, as space is limited! Please also note that this is an *in-person* event that will not be viewable online or recorded. See you there!

Here is an overview of the day:

9:00-9:30am: Refreshments and Check-in 

9:30-9:45am: Welcoming Remarks 

9:45-10:45am: Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions Plenary Panel

11:00-11:45am: Breakout Session #1. Participants can choose from "Building a Scholarly Identity with Creativity and Undergrads," "Teaching for Social Change," and "Teaching Science at a Teaching Intensive Institution."

11:45am-12:45pm: Networking Luncheon (pizza lunch)

1:00-1:45pm: Breakout Session #2. Participants can choose from "Surviving Your First Year and Finding Your Fit," "Community College Careers" and "Teaching Engineering and Computer Science at a Teaching Intensive Institution."

2:00-3:00pm: Navigating the Job Application Process

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Note: Exact room locations will be added soon; All rooms are located within the Worchester State Student Center. 

Time	Session	Location
9:00 - 9:30	Refreshments and Check-in Check in and sign up at 9:15 for small group consultations!	Student Center
9:30 - 9:45	Welcoming Remarks Lois Wims, Provost, Worcester State University	Blue Lounge
9:45 - 10:45	Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions Plenary Panel Martina Arndt, Bridgewater State University Rosa Elena Carrasquillo, College of the Holy Cross Charlotte Frazier, Lasell University Belinda L. Kadambi, Bunker Hill Community College Moderator: Johanna Yunker, University of Massachusetts Amherst	Blue Lounge
11:00- 11:45	Breakout Session 1 (concurrent sessions)
	Building a Scholarly Identity with Creativity and Undergrads This session will explore innovative strategies for reinventing our scholarly identities through creative approaches and meaningful collaborations with undergraduate students. Join our panelists as they share their experiences and methods for integrating research into a teaching-focused career. Abir Bukhatwa, Worcester State University   Alyx Burns, Mount Holyoke College Ben Railton, Fitchburg State University	Foster Room (3rd floor)
	Teaching for Social Change Many people see working at teaching intensives as a kind of social justice calling. This session highlights faculty who both see their work at a teaching-intensive institution in that light and are working explicitly on their campus to create a more inclusive and accessible education. Aurora Bautista, Bunker Hill Community College  Tita Feraud-King, College of the Holy Cross Kym Meyer, Worcester State University	Fallon Room (3rd floor)
	Teaching Science at a Teaching Intensive Institution This session will provide participants with experiences, examples, and tips for both doing and teaching science at teaching-intensive institutions. Meghna Dilip, Worcester State University  Yadilette Rivera-Colón, Bay Path University	North/South
	Small Group Job Document Consultations A limited number of job document consultations will be available during breakout sessions 1 and 2. In these 45-minute sessions, faculty from teaching intensive institutions will meet with a group of 2 or 3 students to discuss their cover letters and/or teaching statements. Those requesting document review must bring four paper copies. Participation will be first come first served, and sign-up sheets will be available near the check-in table at 9:15 am.	Blue Lounge
11:45 - 12:45	Networking Luncheon (pizza lunch provided)	Blue Lounge North/South
1:00 - 1:45	Breakout Session 2 (concurrent sessions)
	Surviving Your First Year and Finding Your Fit Dive into your first year(s) as a faculty member with confidence and enthusiasm! This workshop will provide you with practical tips for juggling your teaching load, discovering campus resources, and finding your fit by building a mentoring community.   Julie Boisselle, Worcester State University Luis Rosado, Worcester State University  Samantha Scripture, Worcester State University  Emily Soltano, Worcester State University	Foster Room (3rd floor)
	Community College Careers Many professionals say that passion determined their path – and that is certainly true for us! Community colleges play a vital role in the higher education landscape. In this session, we will talk about the community college mission, the important work we do, and the students who put this education to work in a variety of ways. Scott Benjamin, Bunker Hill Community College Tom Niemi, MassBay Community College Ann-Marie Simao, Springfield Technical Community College	Fallon Room (3rd floor)
	Teaching Engineering and Computer Science at a Teaching Intensive Institution  The job description for faculty positions can vary widely across different disciplines and institutions. This session will provide an overview of faculty life at a teaching-intensive institution, with a focus on engineering and computer science programs. Ali Al-Faris, Worcester State University Devina Jaiswal, Western New England University Lillian C. Jeznach, Roger Williams University	North/South
	Small Group Job Document Consultations A limited number of job document consultations will be available for faculty from teaching intensive institutions to meet with a group of 2 or 3 students to discuss their cover letters and/or teaching statements. Those requesting document review must bring four paper copies. Participation will be first come first served, and sign-up sheets will be available near the check-in table at 9:15 am.	Blue Lounge
2:00 - 3:00	Breakout Session 3 (concurrent sessions)
	Navigating the Job Application Process in STEM Are you preparing for the academic job search and looking for tips to set you apart from the pack? Join our faculty panel discussions to get the “inside scoop” about the job search process at teaching-intensive institutions and learn about the factors that influence candidate selection. Martina Arndt, Bridgewater State University Garrett Dancik, Eastern Connecticut State University Yadilette Rivera-Colón, Bay Path University Kristin Sweeney, Mount Wachusett Community College	Blue Lounge
	Navigating the Job Application Process in Humanities and Social Sciences Are you preparing for the academic job search and looking for tips to set you apart from the pack? Join our faculty panel discussions to get the “inside scoop” about the job search process at teaching-intensive institutions and learn about the factors that influence candidate selection. Aurora Bautista, Bunker Hill Community College  Sahar Bazzaz, College of the Holy Cross Russ Pottle, Worcester State University Emily Todd, Eastern Connecticut State University	North/South