SCHEDULE
Conference schedule updated 7/15/18
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
Welcome Reception
The conference will open with a reception sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Louis University on Wednesday evening.
There will be appetizers, drinks, and conversation at the historic Cupples house on campus.
THURSDAY, JULY 19
7:00 to 8:00 A.M.: Breakfast
Grand Hall 124
MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Welcome & Introductions
8:15 to 9:30 A.M.
Grand Hall 126
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During our introductions, participants from each school will have an opportunity to report on the major events in their program over the last year.
Building Effective and Innovative Collaborations on Campus
9:30 to 10:45 A.M.
Grand Hall 126
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Creating a Culture of Innovation Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Paola Pascual-Ferra, Loyola University, Maryland
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Engineering Relationships: Building Collaborative Partnerships that are Structurally and Pedagogically Sound, Juliane Mora, Gonzaga University
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SLU Acts: Diversity, Dialogue and Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Undergraduate Education, Jennifer Ohs Saint Louis University
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Group Discussion: The challenges and opportunities of interdisciplinary collaboration in research, teaching, and community engagement. Facilitated by Mary Ann Danielson, Creighton University
10:45 to 11:00 A.M. Break
Globalizing Communication Education
11:00 to 12:15 P.M
Grand Hall 126
•Reflecting on Critical Approaches to Intercultural Challenges Experienced by Faculty and Students, Marcus Breen, Boston College
•Culturally Responsive Teaching for English Language Learners, Elizabeth Richard, Saint Louis University
• Study Abroad and Communication Education, Paul Soukup, Santa Clara University
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Group Discussion: How should we be thinking about globalizing communication education? Facilitated by Paul Soukup, Santa Clara University
12:30 to 1:30 P.M. Lunch
Grand Hall 124
Tour of the Jesuit Archives & Research Center
1:30 to 2:45 P.M.
3920 West Pine Blvd
Our group will enjoy a guided tour of the Jesuit Archives & Research Center.
The center provides a window into the origins, development, spirit, and charism of the Society of Jesus and its members throughout the world.
Media Literacy: Pedagogy Workshop
4:15 to 5:15 P.M.
Grand Hall 126
• Civically-engaged Media: The Case of MediaFest, Carolyn Cunningham, Gonzaga University
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• Media Literacy Pedagogy: Media Literacy from the Perspective of Industry and Screen Studies, Karen Petruska, Gonzaga University
• Teaching Media Literacy in the Age of Fake News, Cynthia Walker, Saint Peters University
Professional Development in the Context of Jesuit Education
3:00 to 4:00 P.M.
Grand Hall 126
•Internship and Ignation Pedagogy, Sharee Broussant, Spring Hill College
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•Building Relationships with the Community: A Professional Mentoring Program for Communication Majors, Amber Hinsley, Saint Louis University
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Group Discussion: Making the case for the value of a liberal arts, Jesuit education in the professional work. Facilitated by April Trees, Saint Louis University
6:30 to 8:00 P.M.: Dinner
Pere Marquette Gallery, DuBourg Hall
FRIDAY, JULY 20
7:15 to 8:15 A.M.: Breakfast, Grand Hall 124
STRATEGY AND DESIGN TO MEET DEPARTMENT GOALS
Curriculum Design
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8:30 to 9:45 A.M.
Grand Hall Room 126
•Curriculum Design: Developing an Ideas-based Curriculum, Jonathan Rossing & Karen Petruska, Gonzaga University
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Group Discussion: Planning the Curriculum for 2040: How Do We Get There From Here?
Don Fishman, Boston College, & Bren Ortega Murphy, Loyola University, Chicago
Strategic Planning for Departments
10:00 to 12:00 P.M.
Grand Hall 126
Professor Ed Sabin, an organizational psychologist at Saint Louis University and expert in organizational development, will provide an overview of strategic planning processes and introduce a set of tools that departments can use to facilitate strategic planning discussions.
This will be an interactive presentation.
12:15 to 1:15 P.M. Lunch
Grand Hall 124
SOCIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY, AND JESUIT EDUCATION
1:00 to 2:00 P.M.
Optional tour of Communication Media Center - Xavier Hall
A tour of the Communication Media Center will be available during this free time
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Intergroup Dialogue
2:00 to 3:45 P.M.
Grand Hall 126
- The Ignatian Pedagogy of Intergroup Dialogue: Building Capacity to Bridge Differences, Karla Scott, Saint Louis University with Ashaki Jackson, Carly Spurlock, and Brittany Chamber
Diversity and Social Justice Across the Curriculum
4:00 to 5:00 P.M.
Grand Hall
• Community-engaged Learning as an Embedded Departmental Pedagogy: Tentative Outcomes from a Pilot Program, Wendy Maxian, Xavier University
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• Brainstorming Communication Research: The Jesuit University as Regional Conscience, Bryan Kokensparger, Creighton University
Group Discussion: What does it mean to think of your Jesuit university as a regional conscience?
Facilitated by Bryan Kokensparger, Creighton University
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5:45 to 10:30 P.M
Italian Dinner and visit to Missouri Botanical Garden
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The Botanical Garden hosts a unique evening presentation, Flora Borealis, which combines lights, moving images and sound to illuminate a 1-mile path in garden after dark. The garden is also home to the Biergarten where you can sample local brews, along with wine and soda and enjoy music from a local blues duo.
SATURDAY, JULY 21
8:00 to 9:00 A.M. Breakfast, Grand Hall 124
Business Meeting
9:15 to 10:15 A.M.
Grand Hall 126
Mass
11:00 A.M.
Location: TBD
Departure
11:00 A.M.
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Father Soukup will hold a mass at the end of our conference time for those interested in attending.