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∙ Felten, P., Raffoul, Chick, N., and DiPietro, M. (2022) Storytelling and Meaning-Making:
Educational Developers in Times of Crisis. Pre-conference workshop at 13th conference of the International Consortium for Educational Development, Aarhus, Denmark.
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∙ DiPietro, M. (2022) Mapping our Innovation Praxis to Create a Sustainable Future.
Workshop at 13th conference of the International Consortium for Educational
Development, Aarhus, Denmark.
∙ Jordan, E. And Frueh, J. (2022) Pedagogies of Metacognition. Workshop presented at the International Studies Association Innovative Pedagogy Conference, virtual.
∙ Jordan, E., Elue, C., & Howard, L. (2021) Showing Up When We’re Not Really There:
Rethinking Resilience Expectations. Workshop presented at the 46th POD Network in
Higher Education conference, virtual.
∙ Raffoul, J., Felten, P., Chick, N., and DiPietro, M. (2021) Storytelling and Meaning-Making:
Educational Developers in Times of Crisis. Pre-conference workshop at 46th POD
Network in Higher Education Conference, virtual.
∙ Guglielmo, L. (2021) Department Chairs Mentoring for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Workshop at 46th POD Network in Higher Education Conference, virtual.
∙ Steiner, H.H., Cruz, L., Friberg, J., & Nasrollahian, S. (2021) Spread the Word: Building
Your Signature SoTL Web Presence. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the
International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, virtual.
∙ Gregory, D., Eady, M., Steiner, H.H., Abrahamson, E., & Kelly, T.M. (2021) Galvanizing SoTL for Diversity and Inclusion in ISSOTL. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the
International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, virtual.
∙ Watts Hull, R., Subino-Sullivan, C., McGrew, M., Best., M., Halstead-Nussloch, R., Jones,
T., Keyvanfar, A., Leavey, J., Pucha, R., Realff, M., Schulz, A., & Smith-Sitton, L. (2022) From
HIPs to SDGs: Why the UN Sustainable Development Goals Should be in Your Course and How to get Started. Workshop presented at the USG Teaching and Learning
Conference, virtual.
∙ Tekes, A., Utschig, T., Garcia, M., Estrada, B., Lucier, E., and Tekes, C., (2021) 3D-Printed
Laboratory Equipment for Vibrations and Control Theory Courses: Pendulum, Cantilever
Beam, and Rectilinear System. International Mechanical Engineering Congress &
Exposition, an American Society of Mechanical Engineers, virtual.
∙ Utschig, T., Lowder, A., Butler, R., McKlin, T., Sooklal, V., and Ham, C. (2021) Using
Motivational Theory to Implement S-STEM Activities Supporting Student Success.
American Society for Engineering Education Conference, virtual.
∙ Whitteck, E., Wacker, T., O’Donnell, C., White, B., Utschig, T., Cardamone, C., and
Yasuhara, K. (2021) Collaborative Facilitation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Conversations in STEM. 46th Annual POD Network Conference, virtual.
∙ Utschig, T. (2022) Process Education in a Nutshell. Process Education Conference,
Virginia State University, VA.
Leadership Roles
CETL is a national leader in educational development and related fields. Many of us serve in important national and international roles. This is yet another way we are proud to highlight KSU on those stages. Below is a list of all the leadership positions we hold in our fields.
OFFICES IN PROFESSIONAL/EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
∙ DiPietro, M. Committee Member, Bob Pierleoni Spirit of POD Award Committee, POD
Network in Higher Education (2018-present). ∙ Guglielmo, L., Mentor, NWSA Graduate Mentoring Program, National Women’s Studies
Association. (2021-2022). ∙ Guglielmo, L., Mentor, Early-Career and Graduate Student Online Mentoring Program,
Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric and Composition. (2021-2022). ∙ Guglielmo, L., Member and Proposal Reviewer, CCCC Undergraduate Research
Standing Group, Conference on College Composition and Communication. (2021-22). ∙ Guglielmo, L., Career Mentor for Associate Professors, Rhetoric Society of America. (2021-2023).
∙ Jordan, E.S., Chair, POD Network Subcommittee Chair, Robert J. Menges Award for
Outstanding Research in Educational Development. (2019-2021).
∙ Jordan, E.S., Editorial Board Member, International Studies Perspectives (2021).
∙ Jordan, E.S., Leadership Fellow, University System of Georgia. (2020-2022).
∙ Jordan, E.S., Executive Committee Member (Past President), USG Professional and
Institutional Development Consortium (2021-2022). ∙ Steiner, H.H., Vice President for United States Region, International Society for the
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (2021-present). ∙ Steiner, H.H., Committee Member, Convenings Committee, International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (2021-present). ∙ Steiner, H.H., Editorial and Advisory Board Member, Journal of Effective Teaching in
Higher Education. (2020-present). ∙ Stromie. T.R., Leadership Fellow, University System of Georgia. (2020-2022). ∙ Utschig, T., Professional Development Director, Academy of Process Educators (2019-Present). ∙ Utschig, T. Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Process Education. (2009-Present). ∙ Utschig, T., Chair-Elect, POD NETWORK STEM SIG [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Special Interest Group] (2021-present).
CETL Staff
Year after year, with their dedication and nationally recognized expertise, the CETL team continues to prove they are truly a dream team!
Dr. Tris Utschig continues to serve as Director of CETL—Scholarly Teaching, which enacts the pedagogical mission of CETL, that provides support for educators on campus. He is also a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The CETL—Scholarly Teaching team is also composed of Dr. Hillary Steiner, Associate Director for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Professor in the Department of Psychological Science; Ms. Linda Stewart, Assistant Director for Graduate Student Support and Associate Professor in the English Department, and Ms. Mandy McGrew, Educational Specialist and Part-Time Instructor in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department. CETL – Scholarly Teaching recently concluded two Fellowships. Dr. Kim Cortes, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, served as the Faculty Fellow for Assessment of Teaching and Learning. This fellowship was devised as a partnership between CETL and the office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment to leverage the connection between course assessment and program assessment. Dr. Michelle Head, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, served as the Faculty Fellow for Reflective Practice in Learning. This fellowship supported the It’s About Engagement initiative.
Dr. Este Jordan continues to serve as Director of CETL—Faculty Success, which provides integrated, holistic faculty development in all areas of faculty performance. She is also a Professor in the School of Government and International Affairs. Dr. Letizia Guglielmo continued to serve as the Faculty Fellow for Faculty Success, running webinars and communities of practice and providing coaching. This year, we also welcomed Dr. Chinasa Elue, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, as an Affiliate Faculty, providing coaching and running a mutual mentoring group. In February, we said goodbye to Ms. Traci Stromie who, after serving in multiple roles at CETL and most recently as a Faculty Developer, Coach, and Senior Instructional Designer, was recruited by the University System of Georgia as the Leadership and Institutional Development Manager. Congratulations and happy trails, Traci!
Last, but definitely not least, our Operations team provides behind-the-scenes support from a budgetary, communications, and logistics standpoint. Following a campus search, Ms. Jennifer Figueroa was promoted to Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives. Congratulations, Jennifer! With the hiring of Ms. Sarah Gilitwala as Operations Coordinator, our Operations Coordinator, the CETL team is finally fully staffed, after a three-year hiatus. Welcome, Sarah!
- Ivan Pulinkala, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Professor
Meet the CETL Staff
For the 2021-22 academic year, this is the amazing staff of CETL - Scholarly Teaching, Faculty Success, and Operations. Many thanks to this amazing team of dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to support faculty and students!
Tris Utschig, PhD
Director, Scholarly Teaching
Tailored Programs for Marietta Campus Educational Grants It’s About Engagement Initiative Mandy McGrew, MA
Educational Specialist, Scholarly Teaching
CETL Consultation Program Inclusive Teaching Practices Part-time Faculty Support
Hillary Steiner, PhD
Associate Director for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
SoTL Programming Scholarship on Teaching and Learning Summit Science of Learning
Linda Stewart, MA, MAT
Assistant Director for Graduate Student Support
GRAD 9001 College and University Teaching Graduate Student Teaching Orientation Workshops and Consultations Michelle Head, PhD
Faculty Fellow for Reflective Practice in Teaching
Transformative Learning Support for IAE Initiative Reflective Scholars Program
Kim Cortes, PhD
Faculty Fellow for Assessment of Teaching and Learning
Liaison with Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA) Integration of Course and Program Assessment Este Jordan, PhD
Director, Faculty Success
Leadership Development Faculty, Chairs, and Deans Coaching Mutual Mentoring Groups
Traci Stromie, MS
Faculty Developer, Faculty Success
New Faculty Orientation Provost’s Faculty Leadership Fellows Faculty Success Coaching
Letizia Guglielmo, PhD
Faculty Fellow for Faculty Success
Chair Mentoring Scholarship Productivity Faculty Narratives
Chinasa Elue, PhD
Affiliated Lead Mentor and Faculty Success Coach
BIPOC Faculty Mentoring Faculty Success Coaching Michele DiPietro, PhD
Executive Director, Faculty Development, Recognition, and CETL
Learning Sciences Inclusive Teaching KSU and USG Awards
Jennifer Figueroa
Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives
Strategic Planning Budget and Compliance Communications & Marketing
Sarah Gilitwala
Operations Coordinator
Marketing & Graphic Communications CETL’s Digital Identity Development Event Management & Coordination
Students at CETL
At CETL, we intentionally hire students to help them develop in their professional majors. Whenever possible, we match them to projects related to their areas of study and developing expertise, be it in web design, communications, or graphic design. After graduation, some of our students have found employment at prestigious places such as Emory or Cartoon Network. We are proud of their accomplishments!
Brittany Cox
Graphic Design Student Assistant
Brittany started at CETL in her third year at KSU. She is a Graphic Communications major with a minor in Apparel and Textiles. Brittany assists with graphic design projects, website design, special events, and the day-to-day operations. After graduation, Brittany aspires to incorporate her passions for digital graphic design and the fashion industry in a career as an apparel technical designer creating digital fashion flats for apparel companies. Lydia Alverson
Graphic Design Student Assistant
Lydia started at CETL in her fourth year at KSU. She graduated in May with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Digital Animation. She assisted with graphic design projects, website design, special events, and the dayto-day operations at CETL. We had to say goodbye to Lydia this year and wished her luck as she moved to Orlando, Florida. Lydia’s dream job is to work as an animator at Disney Pixar Animation Studios. Esra Sharif
Graphic Design Student Assistant
Esra started at CETL in her third year at KSU. She is a Textiles and Surface Design major. At CETL, Esra assists with graphic design projects, website design, special events, and day-to-day operations. After graduation, Esra wants to have a creative career in the fashion and textile industry, eventually owning her own business and designing an innovative clothing line that incorporates modest designs with the latest trends.
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WORKSHOPS AND OTHER TRAININGS OFFERED
August 12th | KSU Resources for New Part-time and Limited Term Faculty
August 18th | Preparing for Post-Tenure Review
August 19th | Getting Started with SoTL
August 20th | Thriving in Academia with the Chakra System
August 20th | It’s About Engagement: Faculty’s Role in Transformative Learning
August 24th | Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks Book Club Kickoff
August 25th | On Grief and Loss, As We Return to Campus
August 26th | Enhancing Inclusion and Equity in the Online Class
September 7th | Introduction to Leadership Theory
September 8th | Creating an Inclusive Environment in the Face-to-Face Classroom
September 9th | Composing a Teaching Philosophy: Identifying Beliefs, Values, and Purpose
September 13th | International FacultyMutual Mentoring Group Kickoff
September 17th | Chakra Workshop: Muladhara - Finding Our Grounding
September 21st | Engaging Students with HIPs
September 21st | Writing Compelling Award & Funding Narratives
September 23rd | Mapping Identity: Challenges, Obstacles, and Opportunities
September 28th | Reflect, Connect, and Learn: One Month In, Q&A With 2nd-Year Faculty
October 5th | Designing Discussions to Cultivate Critical Thinking
October 5th | Leading With Trust: Values, Transparency, and Emotional Intelligence
October 6th | Book Chat: The Racial Healing Handbook
October 7th | What is a GPS Mindset?: Setting Students Up for Success
October 12th | How Quality Learning Environments Support the GPS Mindset October 15th | Chakra Workshop: Svadhishthana - Nurturing Our Professional Desires
October 18th | CETL Fellow for Assessment of Teaching and Learning - Candidate Workshop
October 19th | Service-Learning: Engaging Our Students With Our Community
October 27th | Developing a Growth Mindset Through Reflective Writing
November 2nd | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution for Leaders
November 3rd | Deliberate Diversity: Acknowledging the Strengths of Our Students
November 5th | Scholarly Conversations About Teaching - Supporting Student Success with a Learning-Focused Syllabus
November 9th | It’s a Wrap: Making the Last Class Memorable
November 10th | The Annual Review Process and Best Practices for Chairs
November 12th | Chakra Workshop: Manipura - Building Our Personal Power
November 16th | Meaningful Intersections: Balancing Teaching, Scholarship, and Service for Success in Promotion and Tenure
November 17th | Scholarly Teaching Conversation: Embedding the It’s About Engagement Critical Reflection Assignment in Your Course
November 18th | Book Chat: Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide
November 19th | Faculty Mindset and Student Success
December 1st | Internships and Co-ops Engaging Students with Potential Futures
December 2nd | Book Chat: Grading for Equity
December 2nd | Book Chat: Grading for Equity
December 7th | Book Chat: The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery
December 8th | Preparing Your Annual Review Submission
December 9th | SoTL and the IRB: Ethical and Procedural Considerations for Your IRB Proposal
December 10th | Chakra Workshop: Anahata - Finding the Heart
January 6 | Designing Your IAE Critical Reflection Prompt
January 6 | Spring New Faculty Orientation
January 6 | KSU Resources for Part-time Faculty
anuary 20 | Preparing for Your Annual Review Conversation - Faculty Workshop
January 20 | Book Chat: Promoting Belonging, Growth Mindset, and Resilience to Foster Student Success
January 21 | Chakra Workshop: Vishuddha - Growing Our Voice January 21 | Chairs & Directors Mutual Mentoring Group
January 21 | Teaching First-Year Students Who Started in the Pandemic
January 24 | Learning from Fall to Thrive in Spring
January 26 | Small Strategies to Improve Teaching Large Classes
February 1 | Inclusive Leadership
February 8 | Book Chat: Time Management for Department Chairs
February 9 | Engaging Students as Scholars: Incorporating Undergraduate Research into Your Course
February 10 | Peer Observations of Teaching: A Model that Really Works
February 14 | International and Global Faculty Mutual Mentoring Group
February 15 | Practicing Transparent Assignment Design: An Interactive Virtual Workshop
February 16 | Resilience: Responding to Rejection & Reviewer Feedback
February 17 | Scholarly Teaching Conversation - Sharing Practices for Incorporating Reflection into Your Undergraduate Research Course
February 18 | Chakra Workshop: Ajna - Generating a Fulfilling Vision
February 24 | Teaching Students How to Create Accessible Documents
March 7 - March 8 | Teaching Academy for Part-time Faculty
March 15 | Book Chat: Leading with Dignity: How to Bring about a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People
March 16 | Book Chat: Parker Palmer’s The Courage to Teach
March 18 | Chakra Workshop: Sahasrara - Building Our Legacy
March 21 | It’s About Engagement (IAE) Course Design: Steering Your Course into IAE’s Bold Waters
March 23 | Assessing Student’s IAE Critical Reflection Assignment
March 28 | Collaborative Common Assessments: Maximizing your Time and Student Learning
April 5 | Owning Your Leadership Narrative
April 13 | Conducting Peer Observations of Teaching in Online Asynchronous Courses
April 14 | Peer Feedback from Teaching Observations – Helping Colleagues Meet Course and Program Learning Objectives
April 15 | Chakra Workshop: Bhukti - The Manifesting Current
April 20 | Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Writing Productivity
April 21 | Publishing SoTL: How to Select a Journal and Avoid Predatory Publishers
May 3 | Promotion Review Workshop for Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Faculty
May 6 | Pre-Tenure, Promotion, & Tenure Review Workshop for Full-Time TenureTrack Faculty
