Explore strategies to expand faculty participation and build community in educational development. Learn about fostering creativity, supporting vulnerable faculty, and addressing challenges in networking and emotional labor.
Promote collaboration and professional development to expand faculty participation and community.
Encourage risk-taking and creativity through structured activities like collage and ceramics.
Facilitate informal gatherings and events for reflection, pedagogy discussions, and networking opportunities.
Foster kindness, compassion, and vulnerability to combat burnout and disengagement.
Prioritize well-being, community support, and discussions on burnout and compassion fatigue for faculty development.
Deep dives
Strategies for Expanding Faculty Participation at One Teaching Center
One Teaching Center has implemented strategies to increase faculty participation and foster community. The focus is on collaboration and professional development among faculty. Constanza Bartolome, the associate director of teaching support, and Terry Hasler, the director of the center of teaching excellence, discuss the importance of building authentic relationships with teaching rather than performative teaching.
The Creativity Fellows program at Bryant University aims to nurture faculty members' creative practices. Through a year-long seminar, faculty engage in creative activities such as collage, ceramics, and sketching, focusing on the process of creativity rather than just the end product. The program encourages risk-taking, community building, and developing a purposeless approach towards creativity.
Community Building and Collaboration Among Faculty
The Center for Teaching Excellence at Bryant University facilitates informal gatherings and structured events to bring faculty together. These initiatives include welcome back lunches, informal chats over hot beverages, and networking opportunities. The goal is to create spaces for reflection, discussions on pedagogy, and sharing teaching wins and challenges.
Supporting Faculty Amidst Challenges of Disengagement and Burnout
In response to increased challenges faced by faculty, the Center for Teaching Excellence focuses on kindness, compassion, and community building. Addressing issues of compassion fatigue and balancing compassion with challenge are vital. The center emphasizes vulnerability, sharing teaching experiences, and fostering a supportive network to combat disengagement and burnout.
Future Steps in Addressing Faculty and Educational Developer Well-being
The Center for Teaching Excellence plans to continue exploring how faculty and educational developers can support each other amidst shared challenges. Building on existing networks like the Rhode Island Teaching and Learning Network, the center aims to prioritize discussions on well-being, community support, and navigating issues like burnout and compassion fatigue.
Engagement and Collaboration Across Faculty at Bryant University
Faculty at Bryant University are engaged in collaborative programs and initiatives that aim to enhance teaching practices and foster a sense of community. The focus is on creating spaces for reflection, sharing best practices, and building authentic relationships with teaching. Through structured programs like the Creativity Fellows and Course Redesign Institute, faculty are encouraged to explore innovative teaching approaches and engage in ongoing professional development.
Balancing Compassion and Challenge in Faculty Support
The Center for Teaching Excellence at Bryant University navigates the balance between compassion and challenge in supporting faculty. By fostering kindness, vulnerability, and community-building initiatives, the center aims to address issues like compassion fatigue and burnout. Creating spaces for authentic conversations and reflection helps faculty cope with challenges and build a supportive network.
Building Authentic Relationships in Teaching Development
At One Teaching Center, the focus is on building authentic relationships in teaching development. Strategies include promoting collaboration, supporting faculty in professional development, and emphasizing vulnerability in sharing teaching experiences. The goal is to create a supportive and inclusive community that values creativity, kindness, and purposeful teaching practices.
Enhancing Teaching Practices through Collaborative Programs
Collaborative programs like the Creativity Fellows and Course Redesign Institute at Bryant University aim to enhance teaching practices and promote innovative pedagogical approaches. These initiatives provide faculty with opportunities for reflection, creativity, and community-building. By engaging in ongoing professional development, faculty can further enhance their teaching skills and foster a sense of belonging within the university community.
Teaching centers typically have a core group of faculty that actively engage in professional development while others are rarely seen. In this episode, Constanza Bartholomae and Terri Hasseler join us to discuss strategies they use to expand participation and build faculty community. Constanza is the Associate Director of Teaching Support and Terri is the Director of the Center of Teaching Excellence and Professor of History, Literature and the Arts at Bryant University.
