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EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION: TEACHING FACULTY SYMPOSIUM

Wednesday, November 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

This showcase celebrates the creativity, dedication and impact of our teaching faculty. Through interactive presentations, demonstrations and conversations, faculty members will share innovative teaching methods, successful classroom strategies and educational achievements that enhance student learning. The event provides an opportunity for colleagues, students, and the broader community to engage with the work shaping the future of education at our institution.

Schedule

11 - 11:30 a.m.

Poster set up.

11:30 a.m.

Welcome and opening remarks

Brief introduction and welcome from WVU President Michael T. Benson.

11:45 p.m.

Poster Session: Showcasing Teaching Excellence

Faculty share innovative methods, classroom strategies and educational achievements. Posters will be thoughtfully reviewed by a panel to recognize and celebrate a variety of impactful contributions. This is not a competition, but a way to highlight and learn from the richness of our community’s teaching practices. Networking and Informal lunch.

1:00 p.m.

Informal conversations on teaching and networking

Open discussion on teaching practices, challenges, and ideas.

1:50 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Panelists

Melissa Latimer

Moderator
Senior Advisor to the Provost and Professor, Sociology

Sarah Morris

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Writing, Department of English, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Christopher Ramezan

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity, Executive Director, Cyber-Resilience Resource Center, and Coordinator, Business Cybersecurity Management (CYBR), Management Information Systems and Supply Chain, John Chambers College of Business and Economics

Vicki Sealey

Associate Professor, School of Mathematical and Data Science, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

David Smith

Teaching Associate Professor, Journalism, Reed School of Media and Communications, College of Creative Arts and Media

Posters

Browse the posters selected to share innovative methods, classroom strategies and educational achievements.

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Poster Session Judges

Catherine Fonseca

Associate University Librarian, Student Success & Instruction, Libraries

Evan Widders

Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Office of the Provost

Robin Hensel

Teaching Professor, Fundamentals of Engineering Program, Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Tobi Odeleye

Associate Professor, C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Todd Hamrick

Teaching Professor, Fundamentals of Engineering Program, Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

About the Organizers

This event is organized by the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources and the WVU ADVANCE Center. Their combined efforts aim to showcase innovative teaching practices and build lasting connections among educators.