Daemen University’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) presented its 19th Annual Learning and Teaching Symposium on Friday, January 17.
Daemen welcomed Dr. Christina Katopodis, Mellon Senior Research Associate of the CUNY Humanities Alliance, and award-winning author of The New College Classroom, to campus to present a half-day session on transforming teaching through active learning strategies.
Daemen leadership, faculty, and staff attended Katopodis’ keynote presentation, The Science of Active Learning—Efficient and Effective Strategies to Improve Engagement and Learning. Additional break-out sessions followed, including a faculty-led session on AI in higher education.
Dr. Hella Jacob, Director of the CETL, opened the symposium, remarking, “Today’s symposium is an opportunity to sharpen our own tools as educators. The theme speaks to our shared mission. When our students succeed, our institution succeeds.”
President Gary A. Olson followed Jacob, lauding her work and that of the CETL team, noting that Daemen is known for having not only a faculty of great researchers, but also exceptional teachers.
Dr. Michael Brogan, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, expressed appreciation for the large number of faculty and professional colleagues who attended the Symposium, and emphasized that Daemen is “committed and dedicated to a strong curriculum and to providing an education that prepares students for life and leadership.”