Join Dr. Judith Martinez for the fall mini diversity workshops to learn and share ways to make classrooms more inclusive. Registration is required in My Learning Connection. For questions, contact the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning or Dr. Judith Martinez. Inclusive Practices in Times of Covid September 23, 2020 10:00-11:30 a.m. Library FCTL 202 This workshop … [Read more...] about Mini Diversity Workshops for faculty available this fall
What is the Facing Racism Institute? Racism is still a powerful force in our lives and community. The Institute challenges participants of all backgrounds to be part of an equally powerful dialogue. We provide the safe space and neutral guidance needed to help that dialogue emerge. Through presentations and exercises, participants engage in and build a shared understanding … [Read more...] about Facing Racism Institute to be held virtually this fall
MSU NSF-Advance Seminar on Gender Equity Utilizing an intersectional approach in gender equity studies of academic professions: Strengths and challenges Dr. Abby Templer Rodrigues Department of Sociology and Anthropology, MSU March 2nd, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Cheek Hall 301 Intersectionality is a frame, or a lens, through which the interactions of multiple forms of … [Read more...] about Seminar on Gender Equity
Dr. Jason Jolley is head of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Missouri State University. His teaching and research interests include Latin American Literature, translation, self-directed language learning, and language teaching and assessment. Dr. Jolley has worked extensively as a freelance translator and maintains the popular YouTube channel Professor Jason … [Read more...] about Shattering the Silences: Understanding accent perception and its impact in educational settings
Department of Modern and Classical Languages What are heritage languages? Who are heritage speakers? What are their pedagogical needs? Teaching Heritage Languages and Learners with Dr. Julio Torres Julio Torres is an assistant professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of California, Irvine. He also serves as director … [Read more...] about Teaching Heritage Languages and Learners