March 20, 2026
Supporting Neurodivergent Students
This session introduces faculty and staff to neurodiversity and practical ways to support neurodivergent students. Participants will learn to recognize signs of neurodivergence, design inclusive courses and classrooms, and navigate challenging situations or student crises. Emphasizing “do what you can, where you can,” the session highlights simple, high‑impact practices that benefit all students, especially neurodivergent learners.
Feb. 10, 2026
Inventive Course Assignments and Activities: Ideas from Comm 4420W
This session showcases inventive, adaptable assignments from a Writing Intensive course that integrates High-Impact Practice principles. Presenters share strategies such as peer review, faculty interviews, multimodal communication, and frequent feedback to foster engagement, student ownership, and meaningful research communication across disciplines
Feb. 10, 2026
From Nightmare to Effective Collaboration: Improving Teamwork in Public Health Education Using A Role-Based Framework.
This session introduces a role-based framework for improving collaboration and accountability in group assignments. Participants explore why traditional group work often falls short and learn practical strategies, including structured roles, collaboration plans, and peer evaluation tools, to create more equitable and effective teamwork experiences.
Feb. 10, 2026
Sound Teaching: A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Hearing and Acoustics Through Experiential Learning
This session explores experiential strategies for teaching sound and hearing through hands-on activities that connect theory to practice. Participants examine approaches for building auditory awareness and descriptive vocabulary while leveraging hybrid teaching modalities to create individualized, active learning experiences across disciplines.
Feb. 10, 2026
The Compassionate Classroom: Applying the Pedagogy of Kindness for Enhanced Student Engagement and Well-being
This workshop explores evidence-based strategies for creating compassionate, inclusive classrooms that support student engagement and well-being without sacrificing academic rigor. Participants examine the role of psychological safety and instructor kindness and leave with practical, low-prep techniques and a personalized “Kindness Intervention” ready to implement in their courses.
Feb. 10, 2026
Teaching AI Application: Lessons Learned
This session shares lessons learned from integrating AI marketing applications into a large-enrollment course. Participants explore course design strategies, student feedback, and practical considerations for using AI to enhance learning at scale while balancing instructional challenges and academic integrity.
Feb. 10, 2026
Teaching the Whole Student: What We Can Learn From Student-Athletes
This interactive session explores what faculty can learn from the academic experiences of student-athletes to better support all learners. Participants examine common perceptions, available support systems, and the role of meaningful feedback and mentorship in fostering motivation, resilience, and student success across diverse learning contexts.
Feb. 10, 2026
AI Promptathon – Microsoft CoPilot Chat
This hands-on session introduces practical strategies for using Microsoft Copilot Chat through effective prompt writing and everyday workflows. Participants gain confidence using AI to boost productivity, ask better questions, and integrate AI tools into their daily work without requiring technical expertise.
Feb. 10, 2026
Better by Design: Elevating Engagement in Online Learning
This panel session highlights how Mizzou faculty redesigned online courses to increase engagement and collaboration across disciplines. Presenters share practical design strategies, tools, and support resources, including collaborative presentations, VoiceThread, and gamified learning paths, to enhance student interaction in online learning environments.
Feb. 10, 2026
Rethink and Redesign Assessments and Assignments That Have Been Undermined by AI
This session explores strategies for rethinking assessments and assignments that have been undermined by AI. Participants examine authentic and multimodal assessment approaches, along with scaffolding techniques, to better align assignments with current AI capabilities while promoting meaningful learning and reducing academic integrity concerns.