https://simplecast.com CTI Teaching & Innovations Podcast Join hosts Tony Pellegrini and Matt McKenzie as they explore topics surrounding higher education, Southern Utah University, and the area of teaching & learning. 2017-2023 Southern Utah University en Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:00:13 +0000 https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ CTI Teaching & Innovations Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/ebbb08fe-5591-4b20-9151-8214b50a2a52/a21b5bc8-b999-4240-920c-6b2d73429047/3000x3000/cti-podcast-logo-full-3k.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ episodic Join hosts Tony Pellegrini and Matt McKenzie as they explore topics surrounding higher education, Southern Utah University, and the area of teaching & learning. Southern Utah University, Matthew McKenzie, Tony Pellegrini false https://feeds.simplecast.com/412QQXfh equity, diversity, college, higher education, university, belonging, andragogy, cedar city utah, cedar city, assessment, course development, inclusion, cti, faculty, center for teaching innovation, innovation, educators, pedagogy, online education, learning, online, suu, southern utah university, tbird nation, tbirds, summit on belonging, teaching & learning, technology, utah, teaching, teaching and learning, thunderbirds, teaching for learning Southern Utah University webservices@suu.edu 46b9fe33-21f1-40da-8d25-313b03df4f14 Affordable Learning Materials with Chris Younkin (Part 2) Chris Younkin is SUU's Scholarly Communication Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science. His library work focuses mostly on affordable learning materials, such as Open Educational Resources, and scholarly publishing. He also teaches information literacy and academic research. Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Ohio State University, a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Miami University, and a Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. His research interests include intellectual freedom, library ethics, and library instruction.

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Matthew McKenzie, Chris Younkin) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Chris Younkin is SUU's Scholarly Communication Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science. His library work focuses mostly on affordable learning materials, such as Open Educational Resources, and scholarly publishing. He also teaches information literacy and academic research. Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Ohio State University, a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Miami University, and a Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. His research interests include intellectual freedom, library ethics, and library instruction.

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Affordable Learning Materials with Chris Younkin (Part 2) Matthew McKenzie, Chris Younkin 00:26:41 The podcast features Dr. Chris Younkin discussing his research on affordable learning materials at Southern Utah University (SUU). Based on a Fall 2023 survey with 186 respondents, at least 9% of SUU courses (269 sections) use affordable learning materials, including 176 sections specifically using Open Educational Resources (OERs). Younkin emphasizes targeting high-enrollment general education courses for OER adoption to maximize student savings and highlights ongoing efforts to create a statewide hub through the Utah Education Network for sharing OER resources across institutions. While acknowledging the challenges of switching from traditional textbooks, including course redesign requirements, Younkin emphasizes the importance of faculty collaboration, copyright compliance, and starting small when transitioning to affordable materials. He outlines future plans to expand OER adoption at SUU through department outreach, faculty training, and establishing a working group, all while keeping student affordability at the forefront given rising costs of education and living expenses. The podcast features Dr. Chris Younkin discussing his research on affordable learning materials at Southern Utah University (SUU). Based on a Fall 2023 survey with 186 respondents, at least 9% of SUU courses (269 sections) use affordable learning materials, including 176 sections specifically using Open Educational Resources (OERs). Younkin emphasizes targeting high-enrollment general education courses for OER adoption to maximize student savings and highlights ongoing efforts to create a statewide hub through the Utah Education Network for sharing OER resources across institutions. While acknowledging the challenges of switching from traditional textbooks, including course redesign requirements, Younkin emphasizes the importance of faculty collaboration, copyright compliance, and starting small when transitioning to affordable materials. He outlines future plans to expand OER adoption at SUU through department outreach, faculty training, and establishing a working group, all while keeping student affordability at the forefront given rising costs of education and living expenses. instructional design, oer, academic transfer, teaching & learning, teaching institution, learning, higher education, southern utah university, library resources, ge courses, teaching, library website, open access, fair use, suu, course redesign, cedar city utah, scholarly communication, lms, faculty training, micro training, utah education network (uen), faculty development, copyright law, canvas, canvas lms, education, higher education affordability, textbook costs, teaching and learning, student savings, utah academic library consortium, student-centered learning, professional learning community, cedar city, faculty collaboration, open educational resources, affordable learning materials, curriculum alignment, utah, faculty survey false full 60 5d4762f4-9fda-4480-9fa3-a5d685545361 Affordable Learning Materials with Chris Younkin (Part 1) Chris Younkin is SUU's Scholarly Communication Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science. His library work focuses mostly on affordable learning materials, such as Open Educational Resources, and scholarly publishing. He also teaches information literacy and academic research. Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Ohio State University, a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Miami University, and a Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. His research interests include intellectual freedom, library ethics, and library instruction.

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Matthew McKenzie, Chris Younkin) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Chris Younkin is SUU's Scholarly Communication Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science. His library work focuses mostly on affordable learning materials, such as Open Educational Resources, and scholarly publishing. He also teaches information literacy and academic research. Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Ohio State University, a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Miami University, and a Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. His research interests include intellectual freedom, library ethics, and library instruction.

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Affordable Learning Materials with Chris Younkin (Part 1) Matthew McKenzie, Chris Younkin 00:25:28 In this episode of Southern Utah University's teaching and learning podcast, host Matt McKenzie speaks with Chris Younkin, a scholarly communication librarian, about making college more affordable through learning materials. Younkin, drawing from his own experiences as a non-traditional student, discusses various initiatives including the T-bird textbooks collection (which provides free short-term textbook loans), open educational resources (OER), and inclusive access programs. He emphasizes that textbook costs are often an unexpected burden for students, ranking as the third highest college expense after tuition and housing. The discussion reveals both opportunities and challenges in making educational materials more accessible, with Younkin advocating for faculty to utilize available resources, including his expertise in navigating OER repositories, to help reduce costs for students while maintaining or improving educational quality. In this episode of Southern Utah University's teaching and learning podcast, host Matt McKenzie speaks with Chris Younkin, a scholarly communication librarian, about making college more affordable through learning materials. Younkin, drawing from his own experiences as a non-traditional student, discusses various initiatives including the T-bird textbooks collection (which provides free short-term textbook loans), open educational resources (OER), and inclusive access programs. He emphasizes that textbook costs are often an unexpected burden for students, ranking as the third highest college expense after tuition and housing. The discussion reveals both opportunities and challenges in making educational materials more accessible, with Younkin advocating for faculty to utilize available resources, including his expertise in navigating OER repositories, to help reduce costs for students while maintaining or improving educational quality. faculty resources, student success, open licensing, teaching & learning, inclusive access, learning, digital textbooks, oer (open educational resources), higher education, course materials, southern utah university, textbook publishers, learning materials, educational costs, creative commons licensing, teaching, suu, cedar city utah, academic support, student affordability, scholarly communication, online resources, academic libraries, educational technology, college expenses, textbooks, educational equity, course fees, education, library services, t-bird textbooks, textbook costs, teaching and learning, cedar city, affordable learning materials, academic retention, student resources, educational access false full 59 c454a228-af07-484c-b0f6-4ba2257c147d Academic Publishing with Dr. Saunders (Part 2) General

Dr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern

Utah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds a library degree from Brigham

Young University and a PhD from the University of Memphis with an emphasis on the social

history of recent America, and is professionally accredited by the Academy of Certified

Archivists. His professional work experience includes service at the Utah State Historical

Society, Montana State University, in the production side of commercial publishing, and at the

University of Tennessee at Martin. Though a professional librarian, he has conducted historical

research across the US and published widely, on Yellowstone literature, early Utah printing,

Montana history, the work of historian Dale L. Morgan, Tennessee novelist Harry Kroll, and the

civil rights movement in the rural South during the 1950s and 60s.

History

Dr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern

Utah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds graduate degrees in history from

USU and the University of Memphis. His career in history has centered on preserving the

sources of history as a Certified Archivist and special collections librarian, but he has also

researched, written, and published widely in historical topics including Yellowstone, the

American West, Mormons, American popular literature, and the US civil rights movement. His

biography of Utah native and historian of western America Dale L. Morgan was named a Finalist

in 2024 for the Evans Biography Prize. He is currently at work on a study of post-war social and

economic change in the rural South, focusing on several counties in West Tennessee.

Library

Dr. Richard Saunders is the former Dean of Library Services at Southern Utah University and

has been an archivist and librarian since the days of typewriters and ARPAnet. He holds a

library degree from Brigham Young University, one of the library-school casualties of the 1990s,

a PhD in History from the University of Memphis, and has been a member of the Academy of

Certified Archivists since 1992. Since 1988 he has worked as an archivist or librarian at the

Utah State Historical Society, Montana State University, University of Tennessee at Martin, and

Southern Utah University where he was dean from 2014 to 2018. Dr. Saunders currently serves

as the editor of RBM, ACRL’s journal of special collections librarianship.

Printing

Dr. Richard Saunders, academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern Utah

University, has been a student of printing, type, and publishing for over two decades. Informed

by activity as an amateur handset printer and craft bookbinder, his scope of interest includes

industrial-scale papermaking, typography, printing, and both historical and descriptive

bibliography. He worked professionally in the production side of commercial publishing in the

1990s during the industry’s transition from filmsetting to direct-to-plate technology. Dr.

Saunders has guest-lectured to college students and the public in classes and at symposia at

institutions including Brigham Young University and the University of Tennessee. His

professional output includes Printing in Deseret: Mormons, Politics, Economics, and Utah’s

Incunabula, 1849–1851 (Univ. of Utah Press, 2000), and Reams in the Desert: Papermaking in

Utah, 1849–1893 (Legacy Press, 2021).

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Matthew McKenzie, Richard Saunders) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ General

Dr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern

Utah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds a library degree from Brigham

Young University and a PhD from the University of Memphis with an emphasis on the social

history of recent America, and is professionally accredited by the Academy of Certified

Archivists. His professional work experience includes service at the Utah State Historical

Society, Montana State University, in the production side of commercial publishing, and at the

University of Tennessee at Martin. Though a professional librarian, he has conducted historical

research across the US and published widely, on Yellowstone literature, early Utah printing,

Montana history, the work of historian Dale L. Morgan, Tennessee novelist Harry Kroll, and the

civil rights movement in the rural South during the 1950s and 60s.

History

Dr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern

Utah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds graduate degrees in history from

USU and the University of Memphis. His career in history has centered on preserving the

sources of history as a Certified Archivist and special collections librarian, but he has also

researched, written, and published widely in historical topics including Yellowstone, the

American West, Mormons, American popular literature, and the US civil rights movement. His

biography of Utah native and historian of western America Dale L. Morgan was named a Finalist

in 2024 for the Evans Biography Prize. He is currently at work on a study of post-war social and

economic change in the rural South, focusing on several counties in West Tennessee.

Library

Dr. Richard Saunders is the former Dean of Library Services at Southern Utah University and

has been an archivist and librarian since the days of typewriters and ARPAnet. He holds a

library degree from Brigham Young University, one of the library-school casualties of the 1990s,

a PhD in History from the University of Memphis, and has been a member of the Academy of

Certified Archivists since 1992. Since 1988 he has worked as an archivist or librarian at the

Utah State Historical Society, Montana State University, University of Tennessee at Martin, and

Southern Utah University where he was dean from 2014 to 2018. Dr. Saunders currently serves

as the editor of RBM, ACRL’s journal of special collections librarianship.

Printing

Dr. Richard Saunders, academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern Utah

University, has been a student of printing, type, and publishing for over two decades. Informed

by activity as an amateur handset printer and craft bookbinder, his scope of interest includes

industrial-scale papermaking, typography, printing, and both historical and descriptive

bibliography. He worked professionally in the production side of commercial publishing in the

1990s during the industry’s transition from filmsetting to direct-to-plate technology. Dr.

Saunders has guest-lectured to college students and the public in classes and at symposia at

institutions including Brigham Young University and the University of Tennessee. His

professional output includes Printing in Deseret: Mormons, Politics, Economics, and Utah’s

Incunabula, 1849–1851 (Univ. of Utah Press, 2000), and Reams in the Desert: Papermaking in

Utah, 1849–1893 (Legacy Press, 2021).

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Academic Publishing with Dr. Saunders (Part 2) Matthew McKenzie, Richard Saunders 00:29:21 Join us as we dive into the evolving relationship between faculty and students with disabilities at Southern Utah University. We explore how new accommodations, especially for mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, are being integrated into both in-person and online classrooms. Faculty members share their experiences, challenges, and successes in creating a more inclusive learning environment. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or student, this conversation sheds light on the practical ways we can better support all learners. Don’t miss this insightful episode! Join us as we dive into the evolving relationship between faculty and students with disabilities at Southern Utah University. We explore how new accommodations, especially for mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, are being integrated into both in-person and online classrooms. Faculty members share their experiences, challenges, and successes in creating a more inclusive learning environment. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or student, this conversation sheds light on the practical ways we can better support all learners. Don’t miss this insightful episode! collaboration, teaching & learning, learning, faculty, higher education, faculty support, southern utah university, trust, open educational resources (oer), formulas, digital technology, support, teaching, gi bill, editing, suu, food pantry, independence, project management., publication, academic publishing, marketing, scholarship, data sets, publishing process, southern utah, interactive textbooks, education, network building, textbook costs, teaching and learning, students, universal design for learning, publishing, resources, utah false full 58 dd76d84b-7953-457d-8c4c-5b128949b570 Academic Publishing with Dr. Saunders (Part 1) General

Dr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern

Utah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds a library degree from Brigham

Young University and a PhD from the University of Memphis with an emphasis on the social

history of recent America, and is professionally accredited by the Academy of Certified

Archivists. His professional work experience includes service at the Utah State Historical

Society, Montana State University, in the production side of commercial publishing, and at the

University of Tennessee at Martin. Though a professional librarian, he has conducted historical

research across the US and published widely, on Yellowstone literature, early Utah printing,

Montana history, the work of historian Dale L. Morgan, Tennessee novelist Harry Kroll, and the

civil rights movement in the rural South during the 1950s and 60s.

History

Dr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern

Utah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds graduate degrees in history from

USU and the University of Memphis. His career in history has centered on preserving the

sources of history as a Certified Archivist and special collections librarian, but he has also

researched, written, and published widely in historical topics including Yellowstone, the

American West, Mormons, American popular literature, and the US civil rights movement. His

biography of Utah native and historian of western America Dale L. Morgan was named a Finalist

in 2024 for the Evans Biography Prize. He is currently at work on a study of post-war social and

economic change in the rural South, focusing on several counties in West Tennessee.

Library

Dr. Richard Saunders is the former Dean of Library Services at Southern Utah University and

has been an archivist and librarian since the days of typewriters and ARPAnet. He holds a

library degree from Brigham Young University, one of the library-school casualties of the 1990s,

a PhD in History from the University of Memphis, and has been a member of the Academy of

Certified Archivists since 1992. Since 1988 he has worked as an archivist or librarian at the

Utah State Historical Society, Montana State University, University of Tennessee at Martin, and

Southern Utah University where he was dean from 2014 to 2018. Dr. Saunders currently serves

as the editor of RBM, ACRL’s journal of special collections librarianship.

Printing

Dr. Richard Saunders, academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern Utah

University, has been a student of printing, type, and publishing for over two decades. Informed

by activity as an amateur handset printer and craft bookbinder, his scope of interest includes

industrial-scale papermaking, typography, printing, and both historical and descriptive

bibliography. He worked professionally in the production side of commercial publishing in the

1990s during the industry’s transition from filmsetting to direct-to-plate technology. Dr.

Saunders has guest-lectured to college students and the public in classes and at symposia at

institutions including Brigham Young University and the University of Tennessee. His

professional output includes Printing in Deseret: Mormons, Politics, Economics, and Utah’s

Incunabula, 1849–1851 (Univ. of Utah Press, 2000), and Reams in the Desert: Papermaking in

Utah, 1849–1893 (Legacy Press, 2021).

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Matthew McKenzie, Richard Saunders) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ General

Dr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern

Utah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds a library degree from Brigham

Young University and a PhD from the University of Memphis with an emphasis on the social

history of recent America, and is professionally accredited by the Academy of Certified

Archivists. His professional work experience includes service at the Utah State Historical

Society, Montana State University, in the production side of commercial publishing, and at the

University of Tennessee at Martin. Though a professional librarian, he has conducted historical

research across the US and published widely, on Yellowstone literature, early Utah printing,

Montana history, the work of historian Dale L. Morgan, Tennessee novelist Harry Kroll, and the

civil rights movement in the rural South during the 1950s and 60s.

History

Dr. Richard Saunders is an academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern

Utah University. A graduate of Utah State University, he holds graduate degrees in history from

USU and the University of Memphis. His career in history has centered on preserving the

sources of history as a Certified Archivist and special collections librarian, but he has also

researched, written, and published widely in historical topics including Yellowstone, the

American West, Mormons, American popular literature, and the US civil rights movement. His

biography of Utah native and historian of western America Dale L. Morgan was named a Finalist

in 2024 for the Evans Biography Prize. He is currently at work on a study of post-war social and

economic change in the rural South, focusing on several counties in West Tennessee.

Library

Dr. Richard Saunders is the former Dean of Library Services at Southern Utah University and

has been an archivist and librarian since the days of typewriters and ARPAnet. He holds a

library degree from Brigham Young University, one of the library-school casualties of the 1990s,

a PhD in History from the University of Memphis, and has been a member of the Academy of

Certified Archivists since 1992. Since 1988 he has worked as an archivist or librarian at the

Utah State Historical Society, Montana State University, University of Tennessee at Martin, and

Southern Utah University where he was dean from 2014 to 2018. Dr. Saunders currently serves

as the editor of RBM, ACRL’s journal of special collections librarianship.

Printing

Dr. Richard Saunders, academic librarian and former Dean of Library Services at Southern Utah

University, has been a student of printing, type, and publishing for over two decades. Informed

by activity as an amateur handset printer and craft bookbinder, his scope of interest includes

industrial-scale papermaking, typography, printing, and both historical and descriptive

bibliography. He worked professionally in the production side of commercial publishing in the

1990s during the industry’s transition from filmsetting to direct-to-plate technology. Dr.

Saunders has guest-lectured to college students and the public in classes and at symposia at

institutions including Brigham Young University and the University of Tennessee. His

professional output includes Printing in Deseret: Mormons, Politics, Economics, and Utah’s

Incunabula, 1849–1851 (Univ. of Utah Press, 2000), and Reams in the Desert: Papermaking in

Utah, 1849–1893 (Legacy Press, 2021).

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Academic Publishing with Dr. Saunders (Part 1) Matthew McKenzie, Richard Saunders 00:20:36 In this excerpt from the Center for Teaching Innovation Podcast, Matt McKenzie introduces Dr. Richard Saunders, a professor at Southern Utah University with a background in academic publishing. Saunders shares his experience working in the academic and commercial publishing sectors and discusses how scholarly publishing has dramatically shifted in the last 15 years, particularly with the move to digital platforms. They touch on the changes in accessing scholarly materials, with digital access largely replacing print journals, and the rise of predatory publishers. Saunders emphasizes the importance of understanding one's field and selecting the right journal for publishing. He advises aspiring scholars to focus on where their work best fits and not worry about prestige initially, highlighting the value of peer review and clear, reader-focused writing. In this excerpt from the Center for Teaching Innovation Podcast, Matt McKenzie introduces Dr. Richard Saunders, a professor at Southern Utah University with a background in academic publishing. Saunders shares his experience working in the academic and commercial publishing sectors and discusses how scholarly publishing has dramatically shifted in the last 15 years, particularly with the move to digital platforms. They touch on the changes in accessing scholarly materials, with digital access largely replacing print journals, and the rise of predatory publishers. Saunders emphasizes the importance of understanding one's field and selecting the right journal for publishing. He advises aspiring scholars to focus on where their work best fits and not worry about prestige initially, highlighting the value of peer review and clear, reader-focused writing. teaching & learning, learning, academic publishing history, higher education, publishing criteria., southern utah university, professional certification, publication process, publishing recommendations, academic tenure, teaching, suu, suu faculty, cedar city utah, scholarly communication, academic publishing, scholarly publishing, publishing challenges, digital publishing, southern utah, southern utah, writing for readers, academic disciplines, digital access, education, journal articles, peer review, journals, teaching and learning, books, impact factor, promotion, new faculty orientation, cedar city, research and writing, predatory publishers false full 57 36b5dc86-8e42-4144-ab25-d9fb48d50b24 Industry Partners in Higher Education Aimee Dibrienza is the Director of Adult & Workforce Education in SUU's Community & Workforce Development department. As an experienced Assistant Director, she has demonstrated a history of working in the education management industry. She has demonstrated the following skills:

  • Organization Skills,
  • Communication, 
  • Problem Solving, 
  • Organizational Commitment, and 
  • People Development. 

Aimee earned her Master of Education - MEd focused in Montessori Administration from Westminster College.

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Matthew McKenzie, Aimee Dibrienza) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Aimee Dibrienza is the Director of Adult & Workforce Education in SUU's Community & Workforce Development department. As an experienced Assistant Director, she has demonstrated a history of working in the education management industry. She has demonstrated the following skills:

  • Organization Skills,
  • Communication, 
  • Problem Solving, 
  • Organizational Commitment, and 
  • People Development. 

Aimee earned her Master of Education - MEd focused in Montessori Administration from Westminster College.

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Industry Partners in Higher Education Matthew McKenzie, Aimee Dibrienza 00:21:49 In this episode of the Center for Teaching Innovation Podcast, Matt McKenzie interviews Aimee DiBrienza, the Assistant Director of Adult and Workforce Education at Southern Utah University's (SUU) Community and Workforce Development Program. They discuss the benefits of partnering with local businesses and industry leaders to enhance students' academic experiences. Aimee shares how SUU collaborates with companies like Best Friends Animal Society and various advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity organizations to create programs that align with industry needs. These partnerships help students acquire practical skills and sometimes lead to SUU degree programs, making education more accessible and impactful, especially for adult learners balancing careers and personal lives. The conversation highlights the importance of customizing curriculum based on industry demands and adult learners' schedules, with a focus on short-form courses that fit their busy lives. In this episode of the Center for Teaching Innovation Podcast, Matt McKenzie interviews Aimee DiBrienza, the Assistant Director of Adult and Workforce Education at Southern Utah University's (SUU) Community and Workforce Development Program. They discuss the benefits of partnering with local businesses and industry leaders to enhance students' academic experiences. Aimee shares how SUU collaborates with companies like Best Friends Animal Society and various advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity organizations to create programs that align with industry needs. These partnerships help students acquire practical skills and sometimes lead to SUU degree programs, making education more accessible and impactful, especially for adult learners balancing careers and personal lives. The conversation highlights the importance of customizing curriculum based on industry demands and adult learners' schedules, with a focus on short-form courses that fit their busy lives. workforce development, educators, degree programs, instructional design, community partners, technology, federal funding, adult education, teaching & learning, learning, higher education, partnerships, registered apprenticeships, southern utah university, advanced manufacturing, industry partners, hands-on experience, behavioral health, academic experience, career ladder, teaching, suu, online learning, elective credit, geology department, outside agency, instructional design., new collar workers, short course, southern utah, classroom, education, teaching innovation, clean energy, tourism, cybersecurity, teaching and learning, students, curriculum development, cybersecurity pathway, cedar city, faculty collaboration, local businesses, adult learners, utah false full 56 99f7ad56-2d57-4c7e-ac87-8d9af5d30830 Season 8, Episode 6: Are Teaching Unions Bad? Learning More About AFT at SUU Brianne Kramer, Ph.D., is an award-winning Associate Professor of Education in the College of Education and Human Development at Southern Utah University where she teaches Social Foundations of Education courses. Additionally, she coordinates the Educational Foundations and Policy major for the Master’s of Education and Master’s of Interdisciplinary Studies programs. Her research focuses on teacher workforce issues, diversity, equity, and inclusion, educational policy, and teacher activism. She has co-edited the 2022 book Children and Trauma: Critical Perspectives for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Educational Communities, and the 2024 book Activists, Advocates, and Agitators: Justice-Oriented Organizing in the 21st Century. She also currently serves as a series co-editor for The Badass Teachers Association Education Series through Myers Education Press. Dr. Kramer is the current AFT president at SUU.

Gretchen Ellefson is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at SUU. Her research is in philosophy of language and addresses the roles of cooperation and power in communication. She teaches broadly in philosophy, and was the 2023 recipient of the Outstanding Educator Award. Gretchen is currently the SUU AFT Vice President. 

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Matthew McKenzie, Gretchen Ellefson, Brianne Kramer) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Brianne Kramer, Ph.D., is an award-winning Associate Professor of Education in the College of Education and Human Development at Southern Utah University where she teaches Social Foundations of Education courses. Additionally, she coordinates the Educational Foundations and Policy major for the Master’s of Education and Master’s of Interdisciplinary Studies programs. Her research focuses on teacher workforce issues, diversity, equity, and inclusion, educational policy, and teacher activism. She has co-edited the 2022 book Children and Trauma: Critical Perspectives for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Educational Communities, and the 2024 book Activists, Advocates, and Agitators: Justice-Oriented Organizing in the 21st Century. She also currently serves as a series co-editor for The Badass Teachers Association Education Series through Myers Education Press. Dr. Kramer is the current AFT president at SUU.

Gretchen Ellefson is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at SUU. Her research is in philosophy of language and addresses the roles of cooperation and power in communication. She teaches broadly in philosophy, and was the 2023 recipient of the Outstanding Educator Award. Gretchen is currently the SUU AFT Vice President. 

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Season 8, Episode 6: Are Teaching Unions Bad? Learning More About AFT at SUU Matthew McKenzie, Gretchen Ellefson, Brianne Kramer 00:32:28 In this episode, we explore teaching unions in higher education. Dr. Brianne Kramer and Dr. Gretchen Ellefson are two active American Federation of Teachers (AFT) members at Southern Utah University. They discuss the benefits of teaching unions not just for faculty and staff but for students as well. In this episode, we explore teaching unions in higher education. Dr. Brianne Kramer and Dr. Gretchen Ellefson are two active American Federation of Teachers (AFT) members at Southern Utah University. They discuss the benefits of teaching unions not just for faculty and staff but for students as well. professional growth, teaching & learning, learning, faculty, professional protections, higher education, professional learning, faculty support, student outreach, southern utah university, growth, support, teaching, suu, cedar city utah, outreach, staff, teacher rights, rights, teaching unions, southern utah, staff rights, education, legal support, academic freedom, academics, teaching and learning, unions, professional development, american federation of teachers, staff support, cedar city, aft, student support, utah false full 55 2d9195ea-0aaa-4cbd-aaa2-33e7b0082610 Season 8, Episode 5: SUU's Office of Student Outreach & Support Heather Callison is the Director of Student Outreach & Support Office; housed within the Dean of Students Office of Student Affairs. Her formal academic education includes Psychology and Sports Conditioning & Performance. She is QPR Trainer trained, Safe Zone trained, and is a member of the NABITA & NASPA Communities. Heather has worked on SUU campus in a professional staff setting for five years and is currently a Student Affairs Representative in the Staff Association Board. In her role in the Student Outreach & Support Office she hopes to continue to collaborate with all students, faculty, and staff to meet the needs of students and help them achieve their version of success. 

Rachel Brindley is the Assistant Director in the Student Outreach & Support office at SUU. She has been a full-time staff member for five year; both in Enrollment Management (Registrar's Office) and Student Affairs. She has her Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Higher Education from Southern Utah University. Her passion lies in helping students remember why they started their academic journey in the first place and finding the resources and support necessary to help them continue to fulfil their goals and dreams, despite life getting in the way sometimes. Rachel enjoys volunteering as a member of the Iron County Search & Rescue. In her free time, she loves to spend time outdoors with her husband and three kids. 

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]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Rachel Brinkley, Heather Callison, Matthew McKenzie) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Heather Callison is the Director of Student Outreach & Support Office; housed within the Dean of Students Office of Student Affairs. Her formal academic education includes Psychology and Sports Conditioning & Performance. She is QPR Trainer trained, Safe Zone trained, and is a member of the NABITA & NASPA Communities. Heather has worked on SUU campus in a professional staff setting for five years and is currently a Student Affairs Representative in the Staff Association Board. In her role in the Student Outreach & Support Office she hopes to continue to collaborate with all students, faculty, and staff to meet the needs of students and help them achieve their version of success. 

Rachel Brindley is the Assistant Director in the Student Outreach & Support office at SUU. She has been a full-time staff member for five year; both in Enrollment Management (Registrar's Office) and Student Affairs. She has her Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Higher Education from Southern Utah University. Her passion lies in helping students remember why they started their academic journey in the first place and finding the resources and support necessary to help them continue to fulfil their goals and dreams, despite life getting in the way sometimes. Rachel enjoys volunteering as a member of the Iron County Search & Rescue. In her free time, she loves to spend time outdoors with her husband and three kids. 

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]]> Season 8, Episode 5: SUU's Office of Student Outreach & Support Rachel Brinkley, Heather Callison, Matthew McKenzie 00:30:58 The Student Outreach & Support (SOS) Office at Southern Utah University provides support, non-clinical interventions, advocacy, and referrals for students experiencing challenges in their personal and academic lives. The Student Outreach & Support team is comprised of non-clinical case managers who meet with students to gain an understanding of their needs and to identify personal strengths. In this episode, we learn more how learners and faculty can benefit from SUU's Student Outreach & Support office. The Student Outreach & Support (SOS) Office at Southern Utah University provides support, non-clinical interventions, advocacy, and referrals for students experiencing challenges in their personal and academic lives. The Student Outreach & Support team is comprised of non-clinical case managers who meet with students to gain an understanding of their needs and to identify personal strengths. In this episode, we learn more how learners and faculty can benefit from SUU's Student Outreach & Support office. teaching & learning, non-clincial, learning, goals, retention, faculty, campus, student, questions, southern utah university, support, teaching, thor, advocacy, suu, outreach, question, bill, bit, team, lot, southern utah, education, alert, goal, things, teaching and learning, students, cedar city, resources, student support, utah false full 54 dc3301b4-d95f-49c0-89cb-bcb8345def25 Season 8, Episode 4: Pre-learning Strategies with Chelsea Gambles (Part 2) Chelsea Gambles, LCSW is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Life and Human Development at Southern Utah University. She received her masters of clinical social work from the University of Utah.  Chelsea has owned a clinical mental health private practice for 14 years.  She specializes in trauma with intersectionality between spirituality/faith transitions and sexuality and trauma.  Chelsea has worked with diverse populations related to gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc and applies theory to practice with a feminist-multicultural and systems lens.  Chelsea spent five years at the Counseling and Psychological Services at Southern Utah University where she developed an interest in development, particularly amongst college-age students.  Chelsea is most passionate about mental wellness,  trauma recovery and trauma-informed education.  This led Chelsea to teaching college students.  Chelsea implements trauma-informed education in her pedagogy and finds a great deal of meaning in educating future social workers.  Chelsea takes pride in being a constant learner by attending conferences frequently in the field of mental health and education, maintaining licensure in a number of areas, as well as staying present in literature and best practice. Chelsea enjoys anything outdoors and time spent with her three daughters.  

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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Matthew McKenzie, Chelsea Gambles) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Chelsea Gambles, LCSW is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Life and Human Development at Southern Utah University. She received her masters of clinical social work from the University of Utah.  Chelsea has owned a clinical mental health private practice for 14 years.  She specializes in trauma with intersectionality between spirituality/faith transitions and sexuality and trauma.  Chelsea has worked with diverse populations related to gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc and applies theory to practice with a feminist-multicultural and systems lens.  Chelsea spent five years at the Counseling and Psychological Services at Southern Utah University where she developed an interest in development, particularly amongst college-age students.  Chelsea is most passionate about mental wellness,  trauma recovery and trauma-informed education.  This led Chelsea to teaching college students.  Chelsea implements trauma-informed education in her pedagogy and finds a great deal of meaning in educating future social workers.  Chelsea takes pride in being a constant learner by attending conferences frequently in the field of mental health and education, maintaining licensure in a number of areas, as well as staying present in literature and best practice. Chelsea enjoys anything outdoors and time spent with her three daughters.  

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]]> Season 8, Episode 4: Pre-learning Strategies with Chelsea Gambles (Part 2) Matthew McKenzie, Chelsea Gambles 00:18:39 In Part 2 of our conversation with Chelsea Gambles, we continue to discuss the impact pre-learning strategies have on our learners. As part of this conversation, we discuss the right to self-determination, the timing of pre-learning strategies, and learner choice. In Part 2 of our conversation with Chelsea Gambles, we continue to discuss the impact pre-learning strategies have on our learners. As part of this conversation, we discuss the right to self-determination, the timing of pre-learning strategies, and learner choice. events, opportunities, teaching & learning, learning, learners, emotionally charged, faculty, campus, higher education, student, controversial topics, southern utah university, psychology, pre-learning strategies, opportunity, teaching, pre-learning, counseling, environment, suu, institution, southern utah, career, education, development, programs, teaching and learning, students, professional development, topics, cedar city, engagement, strategies, experience false full 53 0e64f115-b840-4e19-8e84-606ecaa0e997 Season 8, Episode 3: Pre-Learning Strategies with Chelsea Gambles (Part 1) Chelsea Gambles, LCSW is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Life and Human Development at Southern Utah University. She received her masters of clinical social work from the University of Utah.  Chelsea has owned a clinical mental health private practice for 14 years.  She specializes in trauma with intersectionality between spirituality/faith transitions and sexuality and trauma.  Chelsea has worked with diverse populations related to gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc and applies theory to practice with a feminist-multicultural and systems lens.  Chelsea spent five years at the Counseling and Psychological Services at Southern Utah University where she developed an interest in development, particularly amongst college-age students.  Chelsea is most passionate about mental wellness,  trauma recovery and trauma-informed education.  This led Chelsea to teaching college students.  Chelsea implements trauma-informed education in her pedagogy and finds a great deal of meaning in educating future social workers.  Chelsea takes pride in being a constant learner by attending conferences frequently in the field of mental health and education, maintaining licensure in a number of areas, as well as staying present in literature and best practice. Chelsea enjoys anything outdoors and time spent with her three daughters.  

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Matthew McKenzie, Chelsea Gambles) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Chelsea Gambles, LCSW is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Life and Human Development at Southern Utah University. She received her masters of clinical social work from the University of Utah.  Chelsea has owned a clinical mental health private practice for 14 years.  She specializes in trauma with intersectionality between spirituality/faith transitions and sexuality and trauma.  Chelsea has worked with diverse populations related to gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc and applies theory to practice with a feminist-multicultural and systems lens.  Chelsea spent five years at the Counseling and Psychological Services at Southern Utah University where she developed an interest in development, particularly amongst college-age students.  Chelsea is most passionate about mental wellness,  trauma recovery and trauma-informed education.  This led Chelsea to teaching college students.  Chelsea implements trauma-informed education in her pedagogy and finds a great deal of meaning in educating future social workers.  Chelsea takes pride in being a constant learner by attending conferences frequently in the field of mental health and education, maintaining licensure in a number of areas, as well as staying present in literature and best practice. Chelsea enjoys anything outdoors and time spent with her three daughters.  

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Season 8, Episode 3: Pre-Learning Strategies with Chelsea Gambles (Part 1) Matthew McKenzie, Chelsea Gambles 00:27:03 In this episode, we learn from Chelsea Gambles about how to better prepare our learners for tough topics and conversations. Chelsea goes over pre-learning strategies that instructors should consider prior to introducing topics that will be challenging for learners. In this episode, we learn from Chelsea Gambles about how to better prepare our learners for tough topics and conversations. Chelsea goes over pre-learning strategies that instructors should consider prior to introducing topics that will be challenging for learners. events, opportunities, teaching & learning, learning, learners, emotionally charged, faculty, pedagogy, campus, higher education, student, controversial topics, southern utah university, psychology, opportunity, teaching, pre-learning, counseling, environment, suu, institution, southern utah, career, education, development, programs, teaching and learning, students, topics, cedar city, engagement, strategies, experience false full 52 497f96eb-d8a5-40a9-87f6-604f242cdd28 Season 8, Episode 2: Faculty Perspectives on Academic Freedom and Free Speech Brianne Kramer, Ph.D., is an award-winning Associate Professor of Education in the College of Education and Human Development at Southern Utah University where she teaches Social Foundations of Education courses. Additionally, she coordinates the Educational Foundations and Policy major for the Master’s of Education and Master’s of Interdisciplinary Studies programs. Her research focuses on teacher workforce issues, diversity, equity, and inclusion, educational policy, and teacher activism. She has co-edited the 2022 book Children and Trauma: Critical Perspectives for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Educational Communities, and the 2024 book Activists, Advocates, and Agitators: Justice-Oriented Organizing in the 21st Century. She also currently serves as a series co-editor for The Badass Teachers Association Education Series through Myers Education Press. 

Dr. Kelly Goonan is an Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism at SUU. She has a Ph.D. in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management from Utah State University. A self-described “hybrid recreation ecologist/recreation social scientist,” Dr. Goonan's expertise is in the management of outdoor recreation in parks and protected areas. She teaches courses in the ORPT program and collaborates with community partners to provide engaged learning opportunities for students. Dr. Goonan also serves as the Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences and served as the Faculty Senate President in 2023-2024.

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]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Brianne Kramer, Kelly Goonan, Matthew McKenzie) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Brianne Kramer, Ph.D., is an award-winning Associate Professor of Education in the College of Education and Human Development at Southern Utah University where she teaches Social Foundations of Education courses. Additionally, she coordinates the Educational Foundations and Policy major for the Master’s of Education and Master’s of Interdisciplinary Studies programs. Her research focuses on teacher workforce issues, diversity, equity, and inclusion, educational policy, and teacher activism. She has co-edited the 2022 book Children and Trauma: Critical Perspectives for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Educational Communities, and the 2024 book Activists, Advocates, and Agitators: Justice-Oriented Organizing in the 21st Century. She also currently serves as a series co-editor for The Badass Teachers Association Education Series through Myers Education Press. 

Dr. Kelly Goonan is an Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism at SUU. She has a Ph.D. in Human Dimensions of Ecosystem Science and Management from Utah State University. A self-described “hybrid recreation ecologist/recreation social scientist,” Dr. Goonan's expertise is in the management of outdoor recreation in parks and protected areas. She teaches courses in the ORPT program and collaborates with community partners to provide engaged learning opportunities for students. Dr. Goonan also serves as the Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences and served as the Faculty Senate President in 2023-2024.

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Season 8, Episode 2: Faculty Perspectives on Academic Freedom and Free Speech Brianne Kramer, Kelly Goonan, Matthew McKenzie 00:33:20 Academic freedom and free speech are topics across universities nationwide. But what do these two terms mean and how do they differ? In this episode, Brianne Kramer and Kelly Goonan share their perspectives on these two topics. We discuss the "chill effect" that comes with legislative actions and consider the path forward for academia. Academic freedom and free speech are topics across universities nationwide. But what do these two terms mean and how do they differ? In this episode, Brianne Kramer and Kelly Goonan share their perspectives on these two topics. We discuss the "chill effect" that comes with legislative actions and consider the path forward for academia. events, opportunities, teaching & learning, learning, chill effect, learners, faculty, campus, higher education, student, southern utah university, opportunity, teaching, environment, suu, ushe, institution, courses, southern utah, career, classroom, free speech, legislation, education, academic freedom, programs, students, cedar city, engagement, experience, utah false full 51 0f28a9aa-c7b9-494b-92df-3b643970a022 Season 8, Episode 1: Conflict Resolution in Higher Education As a student, Ashleigh graduated with almost $30,000 of debt and became obsessed with learning as much about our financial system as she possibly could. She firmly believes you have to learn the game to break the rules and she is excited to share the ways the financial system can work for and against you.

Her goal is to not only prepare students with the hard skills to budget, save, and invest but also to help them take control of their relationship with money. College is an awesome time, full of potential for new adventures. At SUU, she is here to make sure students' finances don't get lost in the mix or end up holding them back. She genuinely believes SUU can become America's most financially savvy campus by breaking the taboo around money and creating a positive support network for students' financial success.

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]]> Thu, 1 Aug 2024 16:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Ashleigh Zimmerman, Matthew McKenzie) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ As a student, Ashleigh graduated with almost $30,000 of debt and became obsessed with learning as much about our financial system as she possibly could. She firmly believes you have to learn the game to break the rules and she is excited to share the ways the financial system can work for and against you.

Her goal is to not only prepare students with the hard skills to budget, save, and invest but also to help them take control of their relationship with money. College is an awesome time, full of potential for new adventures. At SUU, she is here to make sure students' finances don't get lost in the mix or end up holding them back. She genuinely believes SUU can become America's most financially savvy campus by breaking the taboo around money and creating a positive support network for students' financial success.

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]]> Season 8, Episode 1: Conflict Resolution in Higher Education Ashleigh Zimmerman, Matthew McKenzie 00:26:12 Last year, Ashleigh Zimmerman had the opportunity to do a speaking series on conflict resolution. The insights she gained while talking about conflict resolution were astounding. Did students entering college have conflict resolution skills? How can faculty and instructors help prepare students for dealing with conflict not only within the classroom but in everyday life. Last year, Ashleigh Zimmerman had the opportunity to do a speaking series on conflict resolution. The insights she gained while talking about conflict resolution were astounding. Did students entering college have conflict resolution skills? How can faculty and instructors help prepare students for dealing with conflict not only within the classroom but in everyday life. events, opportunities, teaching & learning, learning, learners, faculty, campus, higher education, student, southern utah university, opportunity, conflict, teaching, environment, suu, ushe, institution, southern utah, career, resolution, education, conflict resolution, programs, students, cedar city, engagement, experience, utah false full 50 7cabfe2f-a707-45e1-8ae7-f2d9417ee772 Staff Association & Students John Lisonbee serves as Southern Utah University's (SUU) Staff Association President. John is also part of SUU's IT department.  In his professional journey, attention to detail is non-negotiable, and his passion for teamwork fuels his drive for excellence. Whether aligning SUU's group efforts towards a common goal or ensuring clients and colleagues nod in satisfaction, his is there to ensure high standards are met and exceeded.

As John puts it, "Technology is my arena, and I get a real kick out of blending innovative tech solutions with everyday business challenges. It's about keeping things running smoothly and being part of the progress shaping our work and world." He finds excitement in the tech industry's fast pace and is keen to contribute to its leading edge by providing forward-thinking solutions that matter. Beyond his technical know-how, he values genuine connections and aim to cultivate a work environment where people can speak openly, creativity is encouraged, and everyone is geared up for success.

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]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (John Lisonbee, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ John Lisonbee serves as Southern Utah University's (SUU) Staff Association President. John is also part of SUU's IT department.  In his professional journey, attention to detail is non-negotiable, and his passion for teamwork fuels his drive for excellence. Whether aligning SUU's group efforts towards a common goal or ensuring clients and colleagues nod in satisfaction, his is there to ensure high standards are met and exceeded.

As John puts it, "Technology is my arena, and I get a real kick out of blending innovative tech solutions with everyday business challenges. It's about keeping things running smoothly and being part of the progress shaping our work and world." He finds excitement in the tech industry's fast pace and is keen to contribute to its leading edge by providing forward-thinking solutions that matter. Beyond his technical know-how, he values genuine connections and aim to cultivate a work environment where people can speak openly, creativity is encouraged, and everyone is geared up for success.

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]]> Staff Association & Students John Lisonbee, Tony Pellegrini 00:21:29 Join host, Tony Pellegrini, as he sits down with Southern Utah University's Staff Association President to discuss the impact a staff association can have on learners. Join host, Tony Pellegrini, as he sits down with Southern Utah University's Staff Association President to discuss the impact a staff association can have on learners. teaching & learning, learning, faculty, higher education, student, value, southern utah university, information technology, leadership, personal, teaching, center for teaching innovation, online, suu, it, southern utah, education, teaching innovation, development, state, teaching and learning, professional development, teacher, cedar city, impact, university, utah false full 49 f7c5bfc4-4fa4-43c2-9434-6265d680fd45 Executive Director of the Utah Department of Government Operations, Marvin Dodge Former Southern Utah University Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services joins host Tony Pellegrini to discuss the world of education and finances. Marvin Dodge took the opportunity to join the Department of Government Operations as Executive Director in April 2023. In this role, Marvin is responsible for Administrative Rules, Archives, Purchasing, Fleet, Finance, Risk Management, Facilities and Construction Management, Technology Services and Human Resource Management for state agencies in Utah.

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]]> Thu, 1 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Marvin Dodge, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Former Southern Utah University Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services joins host Tony Pellegrini to discuss the world of education and finances. Marvin Dodge took the opportunity to join the Department of Government Operations as Executive Director in April 2023. In this role, Marvin is responsible for Administrative Rules, Archives, Purchasing, Fleet, Finance, Risk Management, Facilities and Construction Management, Technology Services and Human Resource Management for state agencies in Utah.

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]]> Executive Director of the Utah Department of Government Operations, Marvin Dodge Marvin Dodge, Tony Pellegrini 00:22:34 In episode 48, Tony Pellegrini and Marvin Dodge discuss some of the changes in education that have occurred over the years. From mental health to online education, they explore different areas that are impacting not only Southern Utah University but higher education in general. In episode 48, Tony Pellegrini and Marvin Dodge discuss some of the changes in education that have occurred over the years. From mental health to online education, they explore different areas that are impacting not only Southern Utah University but higher education in general. technology, teaching & learning, learning, faculty, higher education, international students, student, value, buildings, southern utah university, future, growth, personal, teaching, shifting, online, demographic, suu, cedar city utah, educational technology, finances, southern utah, education, degrees, mental health, state, teacher, ptsd, cedar city, university, utah false full 48 fd5ede44-12fa-4c6d-82b1-f6292c0715f8 SPARC: Getting Started with Grants at SUU Sylvia Bradshaw, Director, SPARC Office
Area of Expertise: Grant Life Cycle

Meet Sylvia, the spirited leader of SPARC! Hailing from the breathtaking landscapes of southern Utah, she's the SPARC Director with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master's in Research Administration from Johns Hopkins. Sylvia's true joy comes from learning, but it's multiplied when she's surrounded by mountain air, aspen leaves, pine trees, and her beloved family!

Jenn Stewart, Research Administrator 
Area of Expertise:  Pre-Award

Introducing Jenn, the epitome of brilliance and curiosity! Hailing from Arizona, she conquered English during her undergrad years. With a master's degree in technical writing and digital rhetoric, she's a scholar extraordinaire. Her thirst for knowledge with her pre-award role at SUU makes Jenn an unstoppable force!

Katie Gomez Freeman, Research Assistant
Area of Expertise:  Life-Cycle Compliance

Introducing Katie, another superstar of SPARC! From Mapleton, Utah, she's been rocking the office for 7 amazing years. From intern to full-time team member, she's the longest reigning member of the SPARC team. With a passion for pickleball, outdoor adventures, and movie marathons, Katie knows how to have a blast!

Carrie Childs, Research Administrator (Post-Award)
Area of Expertise:  Post-Award

Meet Carrie, the SPARC office's incredible Assistant Director! With a background in Accounting Services and fluent "Banner" skills, she's a powerhouse. Armed with an accounting degree and an MBA from SUU, she can’t be stopped. Catch her exploring nature, experimenting in the kitchen, or immersed in a captivating book. 

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]]> Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Jenn Stewart, Katie Gomez Freeman, Carrie Childs, Matthew McKenzie, Sylvia Bradshaw) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Sylvia Bradshaw, Director, SPARC Office
Area of Expertise: Grant Life Cycle

Meet Sylvia, the spirited leader of SPARC! Hailing from the breathtaking landscapes of southern Utah, she's the SPARC Director with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master's in Research Administration from Johns Hopkins. Sylvia's true joy comes from learning, but it's multiplied when she's surrounded by mountain air, aspen leaves, pine trees, and her beloved family!

Jenn Stewart, Research Administrator 
Area of Expertise:  Pre-Award

Introducing Jenn, the epitome of brilliance and curiosity! Hailing from Arizona, she conquered English during her undergrad years. With a master's degree in technical writing and digital rhetoric, she's a scholar extraordinaire. Her thirst for knowledge with her pre-award role at SUU makes Jenn an unstoppable force!

Katie Gomez Freeman, Research Assistant
Area of Expertise:  Life-Cycle Compliance

Introducing Katie, another superstar of SPARC! From Mapleton, Utah, she's been rocking the office for 7 amazing years. From intern to full-time team member, she's the longest reigning member of the SPARC team. With a passion for pickleball, outdoor adventures, and movie marathons, Katie knows how to have a blast!

Carrie Childs, Research Administrator (Post-Award)
Area of Expertise:  Post-Award

Meet Carrie, the SPARC office's incredible Assistant Director! With a background in Accounting Services and fluent "Banner" skills, she's a powerhouse. Armed with an accounting degree and an MBA from SUU, she can’t be stopped. Catch her exploring nature, experimenting in the kitchen, or immersed in a captivating book. 

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]]> SPARC: Getting Started with Grants at SUU Jenn Stewart, Katie Gomez Freeman, Carrie Childs, Matthew McKenzie, Sylvia Bradshaw 00:28:12 In this episode of SUU's Center for Teaching Innovation Podcast, guest host Matthew McKenzie sits down with the professional staff of SUU's Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research & Contracts (SPARC) Office to discuss additional information about getting grants at SUU. As a follow-up to the last episode, SPARC's professional staff members talk more about the life cycle of grants at SUU, key compliance factors involving grants, and how each team members' role can help SUU faculty make the most out of any grant received. In this episode of SUU's Center for Teaching Innovation Podcast, guest host Matthew McKenzie sits down with the professional staff of SUU's Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research & Contracts (SPARC) Office to discuss additional information about getting grants at SUU. As a follow-up to the last episode, SPARC's professional staff members talk more about the life cycle of grants at SUU, key compliance factors involving grants, and how each team members' role can help SUU faculty make the most out of any grant received. teaching & learning, learning, faculty, cost, higher education, costs, southern utah university, tbirds, grants, teaching, grant life cycle, agreements, suu, institution, research, sponsored programs agreements research and contracts, life cycle, proposal, southern utah, thunderbirds, process, sponsored programs, education, sparc, programs, sponsor, teaching and learning, sponsors, award, reporting, grant, cedar city, higher ed, contract, contracts, utah false full 47 024b3db1-fd74-4672-834e-8d1fca4d8293 SPARC: Student Team Members Southern Utah University's Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research, & Contracts (SPARC) office provides assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators seeking external funding for their projects and programs. From concept development and planning (pre-award) through implementation and management of funded projects (post-award), we will support you every step of the way. Assistance is provided in identifying potential extramural funding sources, developing proposal narratives and budgets, completing standardized application forms, assuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and university regulations, negotiating grant awards and contracts, and administering and closing out funded projects.

Learn more about SUU's SPARC Office

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]]> Mon, 1 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Carson Brown, Lawrence Mbaki, Matthew McKenzie, Sylvia Bradshaw, Abigail Orozco) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Southern Utah University's Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research, & Contracts (SPARC) office provides assistance to faculty, staff, and administrators seeking external funding for their projects and programs. From concept development and planning (pre-award) through implementation and management of funded projects (post-award), we will support you every step of the way. Assistance is provided in identifying potential extramural funding sources, developing proposal narratives and budgets, completing standardized application forms, assuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and university regulations, negotiating grant awards and contracts, and administering and closing out funded projects.

Learn more about SUU's SPARC Office

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]]> SPARC: Student Team Members Carson Brown, Lawrence Mbaki, Matthew McKenzie, Sylvia Bradshaw, Abigail Orozco 00:29:02 Getting a grant can seem very complicated and maybe it is. However, at Southern Utah University (SUU) it is a little bit easier. Faculty and staff have a team dedicated to help them through the process of locating, applying, receiving, and completing grants. This team of superpowered individuals is called the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research, Agreements, & Contracts or SPARC. In part one of our two part series in learning about the SPARC office, we will meet the student team members that can do a lot of the leg work when seeking out a grant at SUU. Join us as we talk with SUU's SPARC office student team members Lawrence Mbaki, Abigail Orozco, and Carson Brown as we begin to delve into grants at SUU. Getting a grant can seem very complicated and maybe it is. However, at Southern Utah University (SUU) it is a little bit easier. Faculty and staff have a team dedicated to help them through the process of locating, applying, receiving, and completing grants. This team of superpowered individuals is called the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research, Agreements, & Contracts or SPARC. In part one of our two part series in learning about the SPARC office, we will meet the student team members that can do a lot of the leg work when seeking out a grant at SUU. Join us as we talk with SUU's SPARC office student team members Lawrence Mbaki, Abigail Orozco, and Carson Brown as we begin to delve into grants at SUU. teaching & learning, learning, faculty, treat, higher education, faculty member, southern utah university, grants, young professionals, support, institutions, teaching, engage, professors, suu, conference, grants office, research, bit, learn, talk, great, instructors, grant support, southern utah, sponsored programs research agreements and contracts, office, education, sparc, sylvia, teaching and learning, students, ambassador, award, spark, resources, higher ed, utah false full 46 c25b12a0-4895-42ed-a1ac-93deb316288b SUU's New VP of Finances: Mary Pearson Mary Pearson is the Dean of the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business at Southern Utah University. Her responsibilities include oversight of the Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hotel Resort and Hospitality Management, Management, Marketing, Professional Sales, Masters of Accountancy, Masters of Business Administration, and Master Science Business Analytics degrees.

Over the years, Pearson has received several awards. Most recently, she earned the UACPA Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award, Outstanding Educator for Beta Gamma Sigma, Student Influencer Award, Cedar City Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year Award, and Outstanding Educator Award for Southern Utah University in 2013.

Pearson has taught internationally at two of SUU partner schools in Austria for the last 16 years. Along with her work as a professor at SUU, Pearson is a certified public accountant (CPA) with her own financial firm in Cedar City, Utah. Pearson has served on several city, county, and school district committees and currently serves on the Helen Foster Snow Advisory Board and the Board of Directors for State Bank of Southern Utah.

Pearson earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting and a masters of accounting from Southern Utah University and has earned a Ph.D.​ in business administration from Northcentral University. Pearson's previous experience includes serving as Associate Dean at Southern Utah University, Instructor of Accounting at College of Southern Nevada, and Accountant/Auditor for Carol A. Stone CPAs.

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]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Mary Pearson, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Mary Pearson is the Dean of the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business at Southern Utah University. Her responsibilities include oversight of the Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Hotel Resort and Hospitality Management, Management, Marketing, Professional Sales, Masters of Accountancy, Masters of Business Administration, and Master Science Business Analytics degrees.

Over the years, Pearson has received several awards. Most recently, she earned the UACPA Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award, Outstanding Educator for Beta Gamma Sigma, Student Influencer Award, Cedar City Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year Award, and Outstanding Educator Award for Southern Utah University in 2013.

Pearson has taught internationally at two of SUU partner schools in Austria for the last 16 years. Along with her work as a professor at SUU, Pearson is a certified public accountant (CPA) with her own financial firm in Cedar City, Utah. Pearson has served on several city, county, and school district committees and currently serves on the Helen Foster Snow Advisory Board and the Board of Directors for State Bank of Southern Utah.

Pearson earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting and a masters of accounting from Southern Utah University and has earned a Ph.D.​ in business administration from Northcentral University. Pearson's previous experience includes serving as Associate Dean at Southern Utah University, Instructor of Accounting at College of Southern Nevada, and Accountant/Auditor for Carol A. Stone CPAs.

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]]> SUU's New VP of Finances: Mary Pearson Mary Pearson, Tony Pellegrini 00:21:08 As we head toward the end of 2023, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with SUU's new Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer. In this episode, VP Pearson discusses her views of the shifts at SUU including online education and learner choice. As we head toward the end of 2023, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with SUU's new Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer. In this episode, VP Pearson discusses her views of the shifts at SUU including online education and learner choice. opportunities, teaching & learning, learning, online teaching, face, learners, faculty, campus, higher education, student, southern utah university, folks, opportunity, learner choice, teaching, environment, center for teaching innovation, online, suu, online learning, vice president, 80s, institution, finances, southern utah, career, online modality, education, teaching innovation, cti, programs, things, teaching and learning, students, cedar city, innovation, engagement, higher ed, experience, utah false full 45 b2df85ff-71bd-49b6-b4c1-37bf3d796509 SUU Board of Trustees Award of Excellence Winner: Matt Barton Degrees Held:

  • Ph.D. – University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2002
  • M.A. – University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1998
  • B.S. – Southern Utah University, 1995

Career Highlights:

I published a co-authored text for use in the basic communication course with Kendall Hunt publishing in 2017. In addition, since 2003 I have authored or co-authored 22 articles or book chapters in academic books and national/regional/state journals in the communication field. I have been honored with several major awards at conferences for top research in instructional pedagogy and textual analysis, and I have also served as an editorial board member for two different journals.

I have received the Outstanding Educator Award at SUU as well as the Outstanding Scholar Award and have been recognized as a Service Learning Fellow. Moreover, I have been named a top influencer for students during their college experience.

I served as the graduate director for nine years before being appointed as the new department chair.

In which online degree program do you teach?

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]]> Fri, 1 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Matt Barton) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Degrees Held:

  • Ph.D. – University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2002
  • M.A. – University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1998
  • B.S. – Southern Utah University, 1995

Career Highlights:

I published a co-authored text for use in the basic communication course with Kendall Hunt publishing in 2017. In addition, since 2003 I have authored or co-authored 22 articles or book chapters in academic books and national/regional/state journals in the communication field. I have been honored with several major awards at conferences for top research in instructional pedagogy and textual analysis, and I have also served as an editorial board member for two different journals.

I have received the Outstanding Educator Award at SUU as well as the Outstanding Scholar Award and have been recognized as a Service Learning Fellow. Moreover, I have been named a top influencer for students during their college experience.

I served as the graduate director for nine years before being appointed as the new department chair.

In which online degree program do you teach?

Links to share:

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]]> SUU Board of Trustees Award of Excellence Winner: Matt Barton Tony Pellegrini, Matt Barton 00:22:06 In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini talks with SUU Professor Matt Barton. Along with exploring teaching and learning at SUU, they also discuss teaching activities, the teaching environment, and changes that have occurred over the years. In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini talks with SUU Professor Matt Barton. Along with exploring teaching and learning at SUU, they also discuss teaching activities, the teaching environment, and changes that have occurred over the years. inclusivity, teaching & learning, learning, inclusive environment, faculty, diverse, higher education, student, safe zone, southern utah university, belonging, training, diverse learners, teaching, course, equity, environment, safe, syllabus, syllabi, suu, class, courses, classes, southern utah, inclusive, diversity, classroom, education, students, professor, cedar city, food, innovation, resources, empathy, utah false full 44 4ce6904d-b226-4e18-b4cf-276462931ba1 SUU Board of Trustees Award of Excellence Winner: Donna Law Donna Law is the executive director of development and government relations at Southern Utah University. Previously, she directed the non-partisan Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service on campus. She enjoys the opportunity to teach as an adjunct in the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies and Arts Administration programs at SUU.

With a background in communication, public relations and marketing, Law now serves as a liaison between SUU and the Utah State Legislature on issues related to higher education.

In addition to her work at the University, she is involved with a number of boards and committees. In 2016, former Utah Governor Gary Herbert appointed Law to the Utah Transportation Commission and she previously served as chair and on the board of the Utah Office of Museum Services. She has served as board member and vice-president of the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America, chair of the Cedar City - Brian Head Tourism Board and the Iron County Lodging Association, and currently serves on Cedar City's RAP Tax Board.

In 2005, the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce recognized Law as Woman of the Year.

Law earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Governors University and a master's degree in arts administration from Southern Utah University. She now serves SUU as the Associate Vice President of Community and Government Relations.

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]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Donna Law, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Donna Law is the executive director of development and government relations at Southern Utah University. Previously, she directed the non-partisan Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics and Public Service on campus. She enjoys the opportunity to teach as an adjunct in the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies and Arts Administration programs at SUU.

With a background in communication, public relations and marketing, Law now serves as a liaison between SUU and the Utah State Legislature on issues related to higher education.

In addition to her work at the University, she is involved with a number of boards and committees. In 2016, former Utah Governor Gary Herbert appointed Law to the Utah Transportation Commission and she previously served as chair and on the board of the Utah Office of Museum Services. She has served as board member and vice-president of the Shakespeare Theatre Association of America, chair of the Cedar City - Brian Head Tourism Board and the Iron County Lodging Association, and currently serves on Cedar City's RAP Tax Board.

In 2005, the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce recognized Law as Woman of the Year.

Law earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Governors University and a master's degree in arts administration from Southern Utah University. She now serves SUU as the Associate Vice President of Community and Government Relations.

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]]> SUU Board of Trustees Award of Excellence Winner: Donna Law Donna Law, Tony Pellegrini 00:16:01 Donna Law is a 2023 SUU Board of Trustees Award of Excellence winner. During this episode, host Tony Pellegrini discusses with Donna her journey starting with SUU's Shakespeare Festival to other part of the U.S. and then back to SUU. As the conversation continue, Donna shares her experience in working with Utah's State Legislature as she works to help SUU receive funds that impact student learning at SUU. Donna Law is a 2023 SUU Board of Trustees Award of Excellence winner. During this episode, host Tony Pellegrini discusses with Donna her journey starting with SUU's Shakespeare Festival to other part of the U.S. and then back to SUU. As the conversation continue, Donna shares her experience in working with Utah's State Legislature as she works to help SUU receive funds that impact student learning at SUU. teaching & learning, learning, community engagement, higher education, southern utah university, director, fund, opportunity, teaching, suu, staff, relations, donna, lives, audience, team, art, funding, southern utah, government, education, adaptability, things, students, award, degree, learner, engagement, awards, responsibilities, utah false full 43 902176a4-1d97-48ba-b915-096727affc25 The Inclusive Classroom with Julie McCown & Scott Knowles Dr. Julie McCown is an Associate Professor of English at Southern Utah University. She received her Ph.D. in English from University of Texas at Arlington in 2016 and her M.A in English from University of Texas of the Permian Basin in 2011. Her teaching and research interests are wide-ranging and include early American literature, women writers, queer literatures, and digital humanities/media theory. She also discovered a previously unknown poem by the 18th-century African American poet Jupiter Hammon, which introduced her to the wonders of archival research. Her recent publications have been about early African American literature, nineteenth-century American poetry, and nineteenth-century women’s periodicals. Her current research focuses generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how to critically and ethically incorporate AI into First-Year Composition.

Dr. Scott C. Knowles is an assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Southern Utah University. He received an MA from Florida State University and a PhD from the University of Kansas. His dissertation, Dystopian Performatives: Negative Affect/Emotion in the Work of Sarah Kane focused on the performative impact of violent scenes from Kane’s work on the affect/emotion of an audience. He has presented this work along with research focused on race, gender, directing, and dramaturgy at conferences such as the American Society for Theatre Research, The Mid-America Theatre Conference, Theatre Symposium, and the Association for Theatre in Higher Education. He has published work with both Theatre Journal and in A Critical Companion to Lynn Nottage. His directing work focuses primarily on theatre for social change, working to involve audiences, company, and community in issues beyond the walls of the theatre through a variety of outreach approaches. In 2017, Scott was awarded SUU’s Distinguished Faculty for Inclusion and Diversity Award based on his work with The Laramie Project.

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]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Scott Knowles, Julie McCown, Matthew McKenzie) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Dr. Julie McCown is an Associate Professor of English at Southern Utah University. She received her Ph.D. in English from University of Texas at Arlington in 2016 and her M.A in English from University of Texas of the Permian Basin in 2011. Her teaching and research interests are wide-ranging and include early American literature, women writers, queer literatures, and digital humanities/media theory. She also discovered a previously unknown poem by the 18th-century African American poet Jupiter Hammon, which introduced her to the wonders of archival research. Her recent publications have been about early African American literature, nineteenth-century American poetry, and nineteenth-century women’s periodicals. Her current research focuses generative artificial intelligence (AI) and how to critically and ethically incorporate AI into First-Year Composition.

Dr. Scott C. Knowles is an assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Southern Utah University. He received an MA from Florida State University and a PhD from the University of Kansas. His dissertation, Dystopian Performatives: Negative Affect/Emotion in the Work of Sarah Kane focused on the performative impact of violent scenes from Kane’s work on the affect/emotion of an audience. He has presented this work along with research focused on race, gender, directing, and dramaturgy at conferences such as the American Society for Theatre Research, The Mid-America Theatre Conference, Theatre Symposium, and the Association for Theatre in Higher Education. He has published work with both Theatre Journal and in A Critical Companion to Lynn Nottage. His directing work focuses primarily on theatre for social change, working to involve audiences, company, and community in issues beyond the walls of the theatre through a variety of outreach approaches. In 2017, Scott was awarded SUU’s Distinguished Faculty for Inclusion and Diversity Award based on his work with The Laramie Project.

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]]> The Inclusive Classroom with Julie McCown & Scott Knowles Scott Knowles, Julie McCown, Matthew McKenzie 00:33:03 In this episode, guest host Matt McKenzie discusses with SUU professors Julie McCown and Scott Knowles what it means to create an inclusive environment in an higher education classroom. They explore the definition of inclusive classroom and strategies faculty members can utilize to make subtle changes to their pedagogy to be more inclusive. In this episode, guest host Matt McKenzie discusses with SUU professors Julie McCown and Scott Knowles what it means to create an inclusive environment in an higher education classroom. They explore the definition of inclusive classroom and strategies faculty members can utilize to make subtle changes to their pedagogy to be more inclusive. inclusivity, teaching & learning, learning, inclusive environment, faculty, diverse, campus, higher education, student, safe zone, southern utah university, belonging, training, diverse learners, teaching, course, equity, environment, safe, syllabus, syllabi, suu, class, courses, southern utah, inclusive, diversity, classroom, education, students, professor, cedar city, food, resources, empathy, utah false full 42 02c84721-fb19-46d5-a94a-fbbc4111eaf1 Teaching & Learning with President Benson Mindy Benson serves as the President of Southern Utah University where she prioritizes the needs of faculty, staff, and students, mental health resources, and campus culture. Benson also focuses on strengthening community and University partnerships and led one of SUU’s most successful legislative sessions in recent history as interim president in 2021-2022.

Prior to her appointment as president, Benson served as Vice President of Alumni and Community Relations at SUU for eight years. In that role, Benson built a new division for community outreach and many of the public-facing entities of the University including Alumni Relations, Regional Services, the Utah Center for Rural Health, Business Resource Center and Small Business Development Center, the Southern Utah Museum of Art, and the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games. She has advanced through a variety of positions at SUU including Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Student Life and Leadership. Along with her leadership responsibilities, Benson has also taught courses on campus for 14 years, in the departments of Communication, and Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management.

Benson has played a pivotal role in many community outreach efforts, including expanding workforce development, job creation, economic opportunities, increasing community and alumni engagement, and overseeing major campus and community special events. Her primary focus at SUU has been to strengthen ties with institutional stakeholders and create deep and lasting relationships with community members and leaders throughout the region and state. These efforts have led to expanded engagement of alumni, donors, and friends, as well as dramatically increased university resources through gifts and grants. 

In addition to her work at SUU, Benson is a professional event consultant and planner throughout the nation, with experience producing hundreds of high-level productions, including concerts, events, political conventions, gubernatorial and U.S. presidential inaugurations. 

Mindy is a Cedar City native, with ties to southern Utah and SUU that go back generations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Master of Arts in Professional Communication from SUU.

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]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:39:24 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Mindy Benson, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Mindy Benson serves as the President of Southern Utah University where she prioritizes the needs of faculty, staff, and students, mental health resources, and campus culture. Benson also focuses on strengthening community and University partnerships and led one of SUU’s most successful legislative sessions in recent history as interim president in 2021-2022.

Prior to her appointment as president, Benson served as Vice President of Alumni and Community Relations at SUU for eight years. In that role, Benson built a new division for community outreach and many of the public-facing entities of the University including Alumni Relations, Regional Services, the Utah Center for Rural Health, Business Resource Center and Small Business Development Center, the Southern Utah Museum of Art, and the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games. She has advanced through a variety of positions at SUU including Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Director of Student Life and Leadership. Along with her leadership responsibilities, Benson has also taught courses on campus for 14 years, in the departments of Communication, and Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management.

Benson has played a pivotal role in many community outreach efforts, including expanding workforce development, job creation, economic opportunities, increasing community and alumni engagement, and overseeing major campus and community special events. Her primary focus at SUU has been to strengthen ties with institutional stakeholders and create deep and lasting relationships with community members and leaders throughout the region and state. These efforts have led to expanded engagement of alumni, donors, and friends, as well as dramatically increased university resources through gifts and grants. 

In addition to her work at SUU, Benson is a professional event consultant and planner throughout the nation, with experience producing hundreds of high-level productions, including concerts, events, political conventions, gubernatorial and U.S. presidential inaugurations. 

Mindy is a Cedar City native, with ties to southern Utah and SUU that go back generations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Master of Arts in Professional Communication from SUU.

These comments made as part of the podcast reflect the views of the episode participants only and should not be construed as official university statements.

]]> Teaching & Learning with President Benson Mindy Benson, Tony Pellegrini 00:10:50 In the first episode of the 2023-24 academic year, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with Southern Utah University President, Mindy Benson as she starts her second year as president. President Benson shares her view of SUU's past and how it will shape SUU's future. President Benson discusses the 3 P's of SUU: Purpose, People, and Place, and how these three P's are part of the new strategic plan of SUU. In the first episode of the 2023-24 academic year, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with Southern Utah University President, Mindy Benson as she starts her second year as president. President Benson shares her view of SUU's past and how it will shape SUU's future. President Benson discusses the 3 P's of SUU: Purpose, People, and Place, and how these three P's are part of the new strategic plan of SUU. shaping the future, teaching & learning, learning, faculty, experiences, campus, higher education, administration, universities, southern utah university, future, mindy, past, vision, teaching, suu, stories, history, southern utah, education, heroes, words, narrative, president benson, president, teaching and learning, students, cedar city, future of suu, place, engagement, university, story, utah false full 41 c9876df2-928e-487e-8201-d4c194e51096 Generative AI with Julie McCown Dr. Julie McCown is an assistant professor of English at Southern Utah University. She specializes in early American literature, critical theory, animal studies, ecocriticism, natural history and science studies, and digital humanities and media theory. Her current research focuses on animal materiality in early American natural history texts. Her interests are early American literature, animal and science studies, and digital humanities/media theory. McCown had published several articles about stop-motion puppets, crocodiles, and animal bodies. She also discovered an unknown poem by the 18th century African American poet Jupiter Hammon.

McCown has a bachelor's degree in literary studies with a minor in music and gender studies from the University of Texas at Dallas, a master of arts degree in English from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and she earned her Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Julie McCown, Matthew McKenzie) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Dr. Julie McCown is an assistant professor of English at Southern Utah University. She specializes in early American literature, critical theory, animal studies, ecocriticism, natural history and science studies, and digital humanities and media theory. Her current research focuses on animal materiality in early American natural history texts. Her interests are early American literature, animal and science studies, and digital humanities/media theory. McCown had published several articles about stop-motion puppets, crocodiles, and animal bodies. She also discovered an unknown poem by the 18th century African American poet Jupiter Hammon.

McCown has a bachelor's degree in literary studies with a minor in music and gender studies from the University of Texas at Dallas, a master of arts degree in English from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and she earned her Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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]]> Generative AI with Julie McCown Julie McCown, Matthew McKenzie 00:34:39 The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) into education has created a wide range of opinions. In this episode of SUU's Teaching Innovation podcast, we hear from Julie McCown, an English Professor at SUU, on how she plans to implement AI into her curriculum. From breaking down what AI is to faculty members' responsibility to create ethical learners, we look into one perspective on how AI can benefit our learners. The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) into education has created a wide range of opinions. In this episode of SUU's Teaching Innovation podcast, we hear from Julie McCown, an English Professor at SUU, on how she plans to implement AI into her curriculum. From breaking down what AI is to faculty members' responsibility to create ethical learners, we look into one perspective on how AI can benefit our learners. conversation, wikipedia, teaching & learning, learning, faculty, pedagogy, higher education, student, ways, southern utah university, thing, language, ideas, writing, teaching, chat, suu, classes, copy, lot, southern utah, gpt, education, ethical use of ai, chatgpt, ethics, things, bingai, kind, teaching and learning, students, artificial intelligence, andragogy, ai, claude, curriculum, experience, utah false full 40 fd43a068-28e3-4fc8-b306-4adb9bf3d943 SUU's New Learner Steven Meredith is the Associate Vice-President of Enrollment Management for Graduate and Online Learning at SUU.  Dr. Steven Meredith is the associate vice president of enrollment management for Graduate and Online Programs at Southern Utah University. Dr. Meredith's career in higher education has been remarkably varied and innovative. As an administrator, he has established dozens of new associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in music and technology. He has built and managed a number of technology and production facilities, including a full-fledged TV station. He has served as a dean, department chair, and in many other positions of leadership. Dr. Meredith earned a bachelor's degree in music and a master's degree in choral music education from the University of Utah and his doctorate degree in musical arts in choral music from Arizona State University.

Lynn Kvamme is the Director of Enrollment Management for Admissions & Advising. Being a generalist who has held varying positions from sales client manager to administrative manager, has provided her with a wide range of experience. Furthermore, achieving an MBA has provided her with valuable business tools and knowledge. She has stated her goal is to use her experience and knowledge to provide alternative perspectives and innovative solutions to business challenges at SUU.

Aimee Dibrienza is the Assistant Director for SUU's Adult & Workforce Education department. As an experienced Assistant Director, she has demonstrated a history of working in the education management industry. She has demonstrated the following skills:

- Organization Skills, 
- Communication, 
- Problem Solving, 
- Organizational Commitment, and 
- People Development. 

Aimee earned her Master of Education - MEd focused in Montessori Administration from Westminster College.

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]]> Mon, 7 Aug 2023 20:39:37 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Lynn Kvamme, Steve Meredith, Aimee Dibrienza, Matthew McKenzie) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Steven Meredith is the Associate Vice-President of Enrollment Management for Graduate and Online Learning at SUU.  Dr. Steven Meredith is the associate vice president of enrollment management for Graduate and Online Programs at Southern Utah University. Dr. Meredith's career in higher education has been remarkably varied and innovative. As an administrator, he has established dozens of new associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in music and technology. He has built and managed a number of technology and production facilities, including a full-fledged TV station. He has served as a dean, department chair, and in many other positions of leadership. Dr. Meredith earned a bachelor's degree in music and a master's degree in choral music education from the University of Utah and his doctorate degree in musical arts in choral music from Arizona State University.

Lynn Kvamme is the Director of Enrollment Management for Admissions & Advising. Being a generalist who has held varying positions from sales client manager to administrative manager, has provided her with a wide range of experience. Furthermore, achieving an MBA has provided her with valuable business tools and knowledge. She has stated her goal is to use her experience and knowledge to provide alternative perspectives and innovative solutions to business challenges at SUU.

Aimee Dibrienza is the Assistant Director for SUU's Adult & Workforce Education department. As an experienced Assistant Director, she has demonstrated a history of working in the education management industry. She has demonstrated the following skills:

- Organization Skills, 
- Communication, 
- Problem Solving, 
- Organizational Commitment, and 
- People Development. 

Aimee earned her Master of Education - MEd focused in Montessori Administration from Westminster College.

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]]> SUU's New Learner Lynn Kvamme, Steve Meredith, Aimee Dibrienza, Matthew McKenzie 01:06:52 In this episode of SUU's Center for Teaching Innovation podcast, Matt McKenzie discusses who SUU's new learner is and what that means for faculty at SUU. Matt is joined by Steve Meredith, Lynn Kvamme, and Aimee Dibrenzia about the demographics of SUU's new learners, their expectations for learning, and how SUU faculty can address these needs. In this episode of SUU's Center for Teaching Innovation podcast, Matt McKenzie discusses who SUU's new learner is and what that means for faculty at SUU. Matt is joined by Steve Meredith, Lynn Kvamme, and Aimee Dibrenzia about the demographics of SUU's new learners, their expectations for learning, and how SUU faculty can address these needs. digital badging, program, teaching & learning, learning, generational learning, faculty, higher education, talking, universities, southern utah university, world, teaching, new learner, online, modality, suu, bachelor, online learning, online learners, industry, years, people, courses, badging, southern utah, work, teaching modalities, demographics, education, digital badges, teaching and learning, students, credential, degree, learner, human element, university, utah false full 39 c5f96e0c-4c6d-4ea1-923a-1aec5b6c62fb Facilities & Administration Costs with SUU's SPARC Office Join summer host, Matt McKenzie, as he talks about grants and the importance of facilities & administration fees with members of SUU's Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research, and Contracts (SPARC) Office.  In this episode, Matt is joined by Sylvia Bradshaw and Carrie Childs. 

Sylvia was born in Moab, Utah and raised in the red rocks of Southern Utah. As the SPARC Director and having earned her Master's degree in Research Administration from Johns Hopkins University, Sylvia is happiest when learning. However, that happiness is definitely multiplied when surrounded by the cool mountain air, aspen leaves, pine trees, and of course her family!

Carrie joined the SPARC office in April of 2020 after six years in Accounting Services. As such, she speaks fluent "Banner." Her undergrad degree in accounting and Master's in business administration are both from SUU. When she's not tinkering with Excel, you'll find her with her family, (preferably exploring the outdoors by boot, jeep, or boat), in her kitchen trying out a new recipe, or curled up with a good book.

Visit the SUU SPARC website

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]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Carrie Childs, Sylvia Bradshaw) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Join summer host, Matt McKenzie, as he talks about grants and the importance of facilities & administration fees with members of SUU's Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research, and Contracts (SPARC) Office.  In this episode, Matt is joined by Sylvia Bradshaw and Carrie Childs. 

Sylvia was born in Moab, Utah and raised in the red rocks of Southern Utah. As the SPARC Director and having earned her Master's degree in Research Administration from Johns Hopkins University, Sylvia is happiest when learning. However, that happiness is definitely multiplied when surrounded by the cool mountain air, aspen leaves, pine trees, and of course her family!

Carrie joined the SPARC office in April of 2020 after six years in Accounting Services. As such, she speaks fluent "Banner." Her undergrad degree in accounting and Master's in business administration are both from SUU. When she's not tinkering with Excel, you'll find her with her family, (preferably exploring the outdoors by boot, jeep, or boat), in her kitchen trying out a new recipe, or curled up with a good book.

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]]> Facilities & Administration Costs with SUU's SPARC Office Carrie Childs, Sylvia Bradshaw 00:32:15 During this episode, we hear from members of SUU's Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research, and Contracts Office and the impact that facilities and administration fees (F&A) can have on grants received by SUU faculty. We will discuss what F&A not only means but why it is important for students, faculty, and staff to include F&A costs in their grant proposals. During this episode, we hear from members of SUU's Sponsored Programs, Agreements, Research, and Contracts Office and the impact that facilities and administration fees (F&A) can have on grants received by SUU faculty. We will discuss what F&A not only means but why it is important for students, faculty, and staff to include F&A costs in their grant proposals. charge, administration fees, program, teaching & learning, learning, f and a, faculty, cost, higher education, costs, administration, southern utah university, grants, tuition, irb, facilities, teaching, benefits, agreements, pay, suu, included, research, rate, talk, southern utah, work, office, account, sponsored programs, grant process, funds, sparc, f & a, state, teaching and learning, students, sponsors, grant, cedar city, spark, innovation, university, utah false full 38 7dfe3f1e-43c7-4107-bdd6-b966f0b46c39 Teaching & Learning for Staff with Tessa Anderson Mon, 1 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tessa Anderson, Tony Pelligrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Teaching & Learning for Staff with Tessa Anderson Tessa Anderson, Tony Pelligrini 00:17:27 In this episode, Tessa Anderson joins host Tony Pelligrini to discuss the importance of staff training, initiatives at SUU, and critical thinking skills. In this episode, Tessa Anderson joins host Tony Pelligrini to discuss the importance of staff training, initiatives at SUU, and critical thinking skills. internal audit, learning, learners, learning & development, campus, higher education, southern utah university, processes, critical thinking, connections, opportunity, email, support, response, training, teaching, suu, staff, people, audience, southern utah, community, accounting, captive audience, staff association, development, connection, students, creativity, professional development, life false full 37 40b074de-7bb2-4a67-8102-f80f6054c30e Teaching, Learning, & Critical Thinking Through STEM with Dylan Kirklin In this month's episode, Tony Pellegrini sits down with the director of Southern Utah University's STEM Center, Dylan Kirklin. Tony and Dylan explore topics such as:

  • How do you encourage those you work with whether they’re teachers or students to work on critical thinking?
  • Creativity is a huge part of allowing us to innovate.
  • Communication is so important for learning.
  • How technology can be tricky for teachers.
  • The importance of allowing students to work together.

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]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Dylan Kirklin) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ In this month's episode, Tony Pellegrini sits down with the director of Southern Utah University's STEM Center, Dylan Kirklin. Tony and Dylan explore topics such as:

  • How do you encourage those you work with whether they’re teachers or students to work on critical thinking?
  • Creativity is a huge part of allowing us to innovate.
  • Communication is so important for learning.
  • How technology can be tricky for teachers.
  • The importance of allowing students to work together.

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]]> Teaching, Learning, & Critical Thinking Through STEM with Dylan Kirklin Tony Pellegrini, Dylan Kirklin 00:19:52 Join host Tony Pellegrini as he sits down with guest, Dylan Kirklin. Dylan serves as Southern Utah University's STEM Center Director. During the episode, Tony and Dylan discuss creativity, critical thinking, and the importance of communication. Join host Tony Pellegrini as he sits down with guest, Dylan Kirklin. Dylan serves as Southern Utah University's STEM Center Director. During the episode, Tony and Dylan discuss creativity, critical thinking, and the importance of communication. technology, collaboration, stem, teaching & learning, learning, learners, campus, higher education, collaborate, southern utah university, critical thinking, wonderful, teaching, teachers, professors, suu, rocket, innovate, people, southern utah, work, elementary education, science, education, students, creativity, cedar city, university, utah false full 36 cc79d5e2-86bd-4e84-a61f-5ac6cbcd6f04 Teaching & Learning Through Dance with Danielle Lydia Sheather In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with Danielle Lydia Sheather to discuss teaching & learning through dance and the performing arts.  They delve into the mentoring program used at Southern Utah University to guide learners through not only the semester but their careers at SUU. Danielle also expands on the authentic opportunities SUU's dance students are exposed to as part of the program. Other topics include:

  • What are the standards for dance in different states?
  • Connecting as an instructor
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving in dance.
  • Collaborative skills in dance.

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]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:42:53 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pelligrini, Danielle Lydia Sheather) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with Danielle Lydia Sheather to discuss teaching & learning through dance and the performing arts.  They delve into the mentoring program used at Southern Utah University to guide learners through not only the semester but their careers at SUU. Danielle also expands on the authentic opportunities SUU's dance students are exposed to as part of the program. Other topics include:

  • What are the standards for dance in different states?
  • Connecting as an instructor
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving in dance.
  • Collaborative skills in dance.

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]]> Teaching & Learning Through Dance with Danielle Lydia Sheather Tony Pelligrini, Danielle Lydia Sheather 00:25:44 In this episode, Tony Pellegrini discussed teaching & learning with SUU Dance professor, Danielle Lydia Sheather. Professor Sheather is a scholar in creative expression through dance, wherein boundaries between scholarly and creative work are murky, and she loves that it allows her to color outside the lines. In her three years at the University, Danielle developed and wrote the first progressive dance track at SUU, which is also the first program of its kind in the state of Utah. This year, she was invited to present at the world-class community and cultural center 92 Street Y in New York City, was commissioned to create a piece for Flatlands Dance Theatre, and organized SUU’s first student screen dance concert, combining film and dance. Originally from Ontario, Canada, Danielle holds degrees in dance performance, choreography, and psychology from the University at Buffalo and the University of Arizona. In this episode, Tony Pellegrini discussed teaching & learning with SUU Dance professor, Danielle Lydia Sheather. Professor Sheather is a scholar in creative expression through dance, wherein boundaries between scholarly and creative work are murky, and she loves that it allows her to color outside the lines. In her three years at the University, Danielle developed and wrote the first progressive dance track at SUU, which is also the first program of its kind in the state of Utah. This year, she was invited to present at the world-class community and cultural center 92 Street Y in New York City, was commissioned to create a piece for Flatlands Dance Theatre, and organized SUU’s first student screen dance concert, combining film and dance. Originally from Ontario, Canada, Danielle holds degrees in dance performance, choreography, and psychology from the University at Buffalo and the University of Arizona. suu provost awards, choreography, collaboration, teaching & learning, learning, operate, problem-solving, higher education, collaborate, southern utah university, critical thinking, mentoring, provost awards, opportunity, frank chavez, teaching, feel, ballet, teach, important, suu, jazz, standards, connecting, distinguished scholarly creative activity, people, connecting with students, pandemic, dance, mentor, connect, problem solving, students, cedar city, dr. james walters, performance, semester, experience, university, utah false full 35 215ce8da-a532-49eb-aabc-9e2ba4779b81 Virtual & Augmented Reality with Aundrea Frahm Southern Utah University received an innovation grant in April 2022 to begin researching and integrating augmented/virtual reality into the curriculum. In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with Aundrea Frahm, Director of AR/VR at SUU to discuss the grant, how AR/VR can be integrated into the curriculum, and what the future holds for XR at SUU.

Aundrea Frahm, SUU's AR/VR Director, shares, “Teaching is one of my very favorite things mainly because I love working with college students. They are brilliant and I love learning from them. As an art education professor, I looked forward to teaching students the power of unity and inclusion in the classroom. Now, more than ever, it is important that all students have a voice, are heard, and loved. A good teacher does that.”

Aundrea believes that the classroom is a space where each voice is important and valuable. The classroom does not revolve around competition, status, or favoritism, but it is an open forum where every member of the community is able to communicate, grow and learn to the best of their individual ability and to give and receive support. The classroom community is a place where discussion facilitates question-asking and answering each other’s questions, investigating relevant issues and exploring the world at large. Aundrea will be opening SUU's first AR/VR Studio during Spring 2023, as well as hosting southern Utah's first XR Summit on March 15, 2023. 

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]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Aundrea Frahm) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Southern Utah University received an innovation grant in April 2022 to begin researching and integrating augmented/virtual reality into the curriculum. In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with Aundrea Frahm, Director of AR/VR at SUU to discuss the grant, how AR/VR can be integrated into the curriculum, and what the future holds for XR at SUU.

Aundrea Frahm, SUU's AR/VR Director, shares, “Teaching is one of my very favorite things mainly because I love working with college students. They are brilliant and I love learning from them. As an art education professor, I looked forward to teaching students the power of unity and inclusion in the classroom. Now, more than ever, it is important that all students have a voice, are heard, and loved. A good teacher does that.”

Aundrea believes that the classroom is a space where each voice is important and valuable. The classroom does not revolve around competition, status, or favoritism, but it is an open forum where every member of the community is able to communicate, grow and learn to the best of their individual ability and to give and receive support. The classroom community is a place where discussion facilitates question-asking and answering each other’s questions, investigating relevant issues and exploring the world at large. Aundrea will be opening SUU's first AR/VR Studio during Spring 2023, as well as hosting southern Utah's first XR Summit on March 15, 2023. 

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]]> Virtual & Augmented Reality with Aundrea Frahm Tony Pellegrini, Aundrea Frahm 00:23:12 In this episode, join Tony Pellegrini and Aundrea Frahm as they delve into the world of virtual, augmented, and extended realities. We explore the differences between VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and XR (extended reality) and how they are shaping the future of education. In this episode, join Tony Pellegrini and Aundrea Frahm as they delve into the world of virtual, augmented, and extended realities. We explore the differences between VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and XR (extended reality) and how they are shaping the future of education. vr ar, space, technology, headsets, integrating technology, summer, learning, haptic, ces, faculty, metaverse, hololens, higher education, xr summit, southern utah university, vr, tesla, vision, center for teaching innovation, suu, xr, augmented reality, interested, exciting, called, southern utah, software, vr studio, classroom, education, students, ar, grant, cedar city, innovation, excited, utah false full 34 038ec955-b9e9-46e9-84dc-bb46c7751d19 Cultural & Global Engagement with Dr. Gurung and Dr. Portaro Dr. Gurung has been an exceptional contributor to the University’s global engagement and education for nearly 15 years, creating programs and opportunities for students to travel abroad and to learn from and serve the people of her home country of Nepal. As an associate professor of sociology and women & gender studies, Shobha integrates innovative pedagogies that span multiculturalism and global engagement and aims to help her students develop empathy with people from a wide range of life experiences and conditions while becoming conscientious and responsible global citizens. She mentors and advises student clubs with multicultural and international relevance and strives to help international students find their place at the University. Dr. Gurung holds degrees from Tribhuvan University of Nepal and Boston’s Northeastern University.

A proud, first-generation college graduate born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Santa Ana, California, Associate Professor of Spanish Iliana Portaro is committed to reducing barriers to undergraduate completion by incorporating high impact practices such as writing, group work, research, and experiential education into her courses. With degrees in her field from UC Santa Barbara and UC Davis, Dr. Portaro helps students to experience the Spanish language within her classroom and in other contexts that foster their growth as language learners and students of Latin culture. Iliana approaches teaching languages as an ongoing process and aims to provide her students with the tools to be lifelong learners. Admirably, Dr. Portaro continually adapts her teaching strategies to keep her classes relevant and engaging.

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]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:55:17 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Dr. Shobha Hamal Gurung, Dr. Iliana Portaro) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Dr. Gurung has been an exceptional contributor to the University’s global engagement and education for nearly 15 years, creating programs and opportunities for students to travel abroad and to learn from and serve the people of her home country of Nepal. As an associate professor of sociology and women & gender studies, Shobha integrates innovative pedagogies that span multiculturalism and global engagement and aims to help her students develop empathy with people from a wide range of life experiences and conditions while becoming conscientious and responsible global citizens. She mentors and advises student clubs with multicultural and international relevance and strives to help international students find their place at the University. Dr. Gurung holds degrees from Tribhuvan University of Nepal and Boston’s Northeastern University.

A proud, first-generation college graduate born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Santa Ana, California, Associate Professor of Spanish Iliana Portaro is committed to reducing barriers to undergraduate completion by incorporating high impact practices such as writing, group work, research, and experiential education into her courses. With degrees in her field from UC Santa Barbara and UC Davis, Dr. Portaro helps students to experience the Spanish language within her classroom and in other contexts that foster their growth as language learners and students of Latin culture. Iliana approaches teaching languages as an ongoing process and aims to provide her students with the tools to be lifelong learners. Admirably, Dr. Portaro continually adapts her teaching strategies to keep her classes relevant and engaging.

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]]> Cultural & Global Engagement with Dr. Gurung and Dr. Portaro Tony Pellegrini, Dr. Shobha Hamal Gurung, Dr. Iliana Portaro 00:35:18 In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini discusses teaching, learning, and diversity with Dr. Shobha Hamal Gurung and Dr. Illiana Portaro. Throughout the episode, Dr. Gurung and Dr. Portaro share their experiences with diversity at SUU, their classes, and how their teaching and learning have changed over the years. In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini discusses teaching, learning, and diversity with Dr. Shobha Hamal Gurung and Dr. Illiana Portaro. Throughout the episode, Dr. Gurung and Dr. Portaro share their experiences with diversity at SUU, their classes, and how their teaching and learning have changed over the years. learning, learners, faculty, experiences, higher education, southern utah university, language, connections, global engagement, cultural engagement, teaching, engage, important, suu, culture, class, people, communities, tbird nation, southern utah, classroom, tbird, students, global, cedar city, engagement, university, utah false full 33 5265e3e1-0d83-4cae-98d4-d2ca78fc4481 Inside & Outside of the Classroom Bryan Koenig and Jayci Hacker Dr. Bryan Koenig is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and chair of SUU’s Institutional Review Board. He holds degrees from St. John’s University, College of William and Mary and New Mexico State University and has taught at SUU for the past five years. Dr. Koenig’s teaching philosophy is centered on the belief that every student is unique, and structures his courses to provide students with opportunities to tailor their work to their interests. He actively engages his students by using a flipped teaching approach, including having class members replicate classic experiments. He continually looks to improve and excels at fostering solid relationships with his students. His wife, Crystal Koenig, is also an SUU faculty member, and their two children are their “tiny T-Birds.”

Dr. Jayci Hacker has served as the Executive Director of Student Care & Advocacy and an Assistant Dean of Students at Southern Utah University since the summer of 2021. In this role, Jayci oversees the campus Care Team, Non-Clinical Case Management, the Office of Connection and Completion, and Graduate Assistants in the Psy.D. Program. Jayci provides QPR and Mental Health First Aid training for the campus. Prior to this role, Jayci served as the Honors Program Director and has been an SUU employee since January of 2012. Dr. Hacker recently completed her doctoral program at Arizona State University in Education and Leadership in December 2021. \In the Spring of 2022, Jayci received the Gerald R. Sherratt Distinguished Service.

 

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]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:06:38 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pelligrini, Jayci Hacker, Bryan Koenig) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Dr. Bryan Koenig is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and chair of SUU’s Institutional Review Board. He holds degrees from St. John’s University, College of William and Mary and New Mexico State University and has taught at SUU for the past five years. Dr. Koenig’s teaching philosophy is centered on the belief that every student is unique, and structures his courses to provide students with opportunities to tailor their work to their interests. He actively engages his students by using a flipped teaching approach, including having class members replicate classic experiments. He continually looks to improve and excels at fostering solid relationships with his students. His wife, Crystal Koenig, is also an SUU faculty member, and their two children are their “tiny T-Birds.”

Dr. Jayci Hacker has served as the Executive Director of Student Care & Advocacy and an Assistant Dean of Students at Southern Utah University since the summer of 2021. In this role, Jayci oversees the campus Care Team, Non-Clinical Case Management, the Office of Connection and Completion, and Graduate Assistants in the Psy.D. Program. Jayci provides QPR and Mental Health First Aid training for the campus. Prior to this role, Jayci served as the Honors Program Director and has been an SUU employee since January of 2012. Dr. Hacker recently completed her doctoral program at Arizona State University in Education and Leadership in December 2021. \In the Spring of 2022, Jayci received the Gerald R. Sherratt Distinguished Service.

 

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]]> Inside & Outside of the Classroom Bryan Koenig and Jayci Hacker Tony Pelligrini, Jayci Hacker, Bryan Koenig 00:30:19 Tony Pellegrini returns in a new episode of SUU's Teaching & Innovation Podcast series to discuss how to assist students inside and outside the classroom. His two guests are Dr. Bryan Koenig and Dr. Jayci Hacker. Throughout their discussion, they look at research and resources available to SUU faculty and staff to help the learners at SUU. Tony Pellegrini returns in a new episode of SUU's Teaching & Innovation Podcast series to discuss how to assist students inside and outside the classroom. His two guests are Dr. Bryan Koenig and Dr. Jayci Hacker. Throughout their discussion, they look at research and resources available to SUU faculty and staff to help the learners at SUU. jayci hacker, opportunities, bryan koenig, learning, learners, faculty, higher education, student, southern utah university, ungrading, bryan, dean of students, engage, activities, suu, class, research, incremental, socially, jayci, southern utah, classroom, education, conversations, red folder, videos, mental health, points, students, assignments, semester, notes, big red folder false full 32 dade70e0-1ffa-45b3-b2aa-20498aa840d8 Inclusion & Diversity with Brianne Kramer and Daneka Souberbielle In this episode, host Tony Pelligrini sits down with Brianne Kramer and Daneka Souberbielle to discuss equity & diversity at SUU. In her five years at SUU, Brianne Kramer, assistant professor of teacher education, has worked diligently to make her courses and the community an inclusive place for all. Originally from Napoleon, Ohio, she earned her Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. Dr. Kramer helped to institute a Diversity Professional Learning Community (PLC) here, leading book studies with more than 70 faculty, staff, students, and community members. Brianne served on the SUU Attainment Gaps Committee, participated in AACU Institute for Equitable High Impact Practices, and co-chairs the College of Education EDI Committee. She has recently begun serving on the new University Equity and Inclusion Committee to coordinate, inform, advocate and account for campus-wide initiatives that support the expansion of equity, diversity, and inclusion at SUU.

Before joining SUU, Daneka Souberbielle served as a career advisor at Rocky Vista University and the associate dean of student inclusion and director of the Multicultural and Inclusion Center at Dixie State University. She has been recognized for her collaborative leadership, approachability, and ability to effectively translate complex concepts into individualized action plans. With a rich background in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Daneka has over 15 years of experience leading people, processes, and higher education initiatives for inclusive recruiting, diversity education, cultural competency and student support. As the Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Provost at SUU, Daneka has led a group of faculty and staff to host SUU's inaugural Summit on Belonging on October 25 - 26, 2022.

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]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 20:47:51 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Daneka Souberbielle, Brianne Kramer, Tony Pelligrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ In this episode, host Tony Pelligrini sits down with Brianne Kramer and Daneka Souberbielle to discuss equity & diversity at SUU. In her five years at SUU, Brianne Kramer, assistant professor of teacher education, has worked diligently to make her courses and the community an inclusive place for all. Originally from Napoleon, Ohio, she earned her Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. Dr. Kramer helped to institute a Diversity Professional Learning Community (PLC) here, leading book studies with more than 70 faculty, staff, students, and community members. Brianne served on the SUU Attainment Gaps Committee, participated in AACU Institute for Equitable High Impact Practices, and co-chairs the College of Education EDI Committee. She has recently begun serving on the new University Equity and Inclusion Committee to coordinate, inform, advocate and account for campus-wide initiatives that support the expansion of equity, diversity, and inclusion at SUU.

Before joining SUU, Daneka Souberbielle served as a career advisor at Rocky Vista University and the associate dean of student inclusion and director of the Multicultural and Inclusion Center at Dixie State University. She has been recognized for her collaborative leadership, approachability, and ability to effectively translate complex concepts into individualized action plans. With a rich background in diversity, equity, and inclusion, Daneka has over 15 years of experience leading people, processes, and higher education initiatives for inclusive recruiting, diversity education, cultural competency and student support. As the Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Provost at SUU, Daneka has led a group of faculty and staff to host SUU's inaugural Summit on Belonging on October 25 - 26, 2022.

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]]> Inclusion & Diversity with Brianne Kramer and Daneka Souberbielle Daneka Souberbielle, Brianne Kramer, Tony Pelligrini 00:23:18 In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with Brianne Kramer and Daneka Souberbielle to discuss equity & diversity at SUU. From SUU’s inaugural Summit on Belonging to trauma-informed practices in teaching, and much more. Take time to hear more about equity & diversity initiatives at SUU and teaching practices that can change your classroom, impact your learners, and resources that are available for you as faculty. In this episode, host Tony Pellegrini sits down with Brianne Kramer and Daneka Souberbielle to discuss equity & diversity at SUU. From SUU’s inaugural Summit on Belonging to trauma-informed practices in teaching, and much more. Take time to hear more about equity & diversity initiatives at SUU and teaching practices that can change your classroom, impact your learners, and resources that are available for you as faculty. informed, teaching & learning, learning, utilize, learners, trauma informed, participate, campus, southern utah university, trauma informed practices, provost awards, summit on belonging, belonging, experiencing, pre-service teachers, teaching, teachers, equity, suu, session, tony pelligrini, people, pandemic, learn, communities, bri kramer, diversity, inclusion, daneka souberbielle, teaching and learning, students, trauma, book, absolutely, summit, pre-service false full 31 4abf57a3-4066-4d1b-8b31-2e813be6742c Service & Teaching with Joshua Price and Jeb Branin Join Joshua, Jeb, and host Tony Pellegrini as they discuss teaching, learning, and service at Southern Utah University (SUU).  Dr. Joshua Price received the 2021-22 Faculty Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Price came to SUU eight years ago and has made an indelible impression on the campus community. With a bachelor’s degree in economics from BYU and two master’s
degrees and a Ph.D. in economics, policy analysis, and management from New York’s Cornell University, he uses his extensive knowledge to inspire students by tailoring his courses to their interests. Aside from his work as an associate professor of economics and director of the Health Education Action Lab (HEAL), he volunteers his time to provide color commentary for radio coverage of SUU women’s basketball games and to mentor new football recruits. Josh supports all of his students both inside and outside of the classroom with his knowledge, kindness, and humor.

Dr. Jeb Branin was one of three 2021-22 Distinguished Educator recipients. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration who has taught and nurtured SUU students for 24 years. He has earned degrees from Snow College, Utah State University, and Brigham Young University. He teaches many general education courses for his department, and in the past, taught “English Through the Internet” courses through the MOFET Institute and Talpiot Teacher College in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Additionally, he designed the “SUU in London” program, taking students and community members to London, England, to study theatre. Jeb carefully constructs his courses using the principles of intentionality, interconnection, and reflection and believes that failure is essential to learning. He provides his students opportunities to fail safely and learn by correcting their mistakes.

This podcast is part of SUU's Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI). You can find previous episodes of this podcast on the CTI Podcast page.

 

 

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]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Joshua Price, John "Jeb" Branin, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Join Joshua, Jeb, and host Tony Pellegrini as they discuss teaching, learning, and service at Southern Utah University (SUU).  Dr. Joshua Price received the 2021-22 Faculty Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Price came to SUU eight years ago and has made an indelible impression on the campus community. With a bachelor’s degree in economics from BYU and two master’s
degrees and a Ph.D. in economics, policy analysis, and management from New York’s Cornell University, he uses his extensive knowledge to inspire students by tailoring his courses to their interests. Aside from his work as an associate professor of economics and director of the Health Education Action Lab (HEAL), he volunteers his time to provide color commentary for radio coverage of SUU women’s basketball games and to mentor new football recruits. Josh supports all of his students both inside and outside of the classroom with his knowledge, kindness, and humor.

Dr. Jeb Branin was one of three 2021-22 Distinguished Educator recipients. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Administration who has taught and nurtured SUU students for 24 years. He has earned degrees from Snow College, Utah State University, and Brigham Young University. He teaches many general education courses for his department, and in the past, taught “English Through the Internet” courses through the MOFET Institute and Talpiot Teacher College in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Additionally, he designed the “SUU in London” program, taking students and community members to London, England, to study theatre. Jeb carefully constructs his courses using the principles of intentionality, interconnection, and reflection and believes that failure is essential to learning. He provides his students opportunities to fail safely and learn by correcting their mistakes.

This podcast is part of SUU's Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI). You can find previous episodes of this podcast on the CTI Podcast page.

 

 

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]]> Service & Teaching with Joshua Price and Jeb Branin Joshua Price, John "Jeb" Branin, Tony Pellegrini 00:33:40 In this episode, SUU faculty members Joshua Price and Jeb Branin, discuss teaching and service at Southern Utah University. In this episode, SUU faculty members Joshua Price and Jeb Branin, discuss teaching and service at Southern Utah University. group, learning, learners, faculty, southern utah university, challenge, skills, tudents, teaching, suu, class, research, film, measure, southern utah, situations, mistakes, classrooms, college, success, cedar city, majors, experience, university false full 30 300d0d0b-98af-4106-93d7-5da9f8e8514f Richard Cozzens - Engineering Wed, 9 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Southern Utah University) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ Richard Cozzens - Engineering Southern Utah University 00:18:15 Richard Cozzens, Associate Professor of Engineering joins us on the Podcast today. Richard Cozzens, Associate Professor of Engineering joins us on the Podcast today. false full 29 7197359d-e93e-4c8b-9da2-904f36de4884 Adam Lambert - Music SUU CETL Website

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]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Adam Lambert) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ SUU CETL Website

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]]> Adam Lambert - Music Tony Pellegrini, Adam Lambert 00:21:44 Adam Lambert, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, joins us on the podcast today. Adam Lambert, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands, joins us on the podcast today. faculty, higher education, southern utah university, music, college, cedar city, university false full 28 58ef139f-af63-4c1a-96fd-8cc664f4a2df Bill Heyborne - Biology CETL Website

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]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 23:44:38 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Bill Heyborne, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ CETL Website

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]]> Bill Heyborne - Biology Bill Heyborne, Tony Pellegrini 00:26:38 Bill Heyborne, Associate Professor of Biology, joins us on the podcast today. Bill Heyborne, Associate Professor of Biology, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, biology, southern utah university, college, cedar city, university, utah false full 27 063e9283-a847-4935-b83d-7357d840fd18 Joshua Price - Economics CETL Website

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]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:16:02 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Joshua Price) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ CETL Website

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]]> Joshua Price - Economics Tony Pellegrini, Joshua Price 00:21:04 Joshua Price, Associate Professor of Economics, joins us on the podcast today. Joshua Price, Associate Professor of Economics, joins us on the podcast today. economics, learning, faculty, higher education, southern utah university, teaching, college, cedar city, university, utah false full 26 0b7269b1-0ba0-4071-9c20-93d23c33eccd Lisa Arter - English CETL Website

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]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:14:22 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Lisa Arter, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ CETL Website

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]]> Lisa Arter - English Lisa Arter, Tony Pellegrini 00:18:49 Lisa Arter, Associate Professor of English, joins us on the podcast today. Lisa Arter, Associate Professor of English, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, college, cedar city, university, utah false full 25 0e9957bd-b7b0-4a0f-8cfc-5cb620987947 Earl Mulderink - History CETL Website

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]]> Fri, 2 Apr 2021 17:20:15 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Earl Mulderink, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ CETL Website

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]]> Earl Mulderink - History Earl Mulderink, Tony Pellegrini 00:18:50 Earl Mulderink, Professor of History, joins us on the podcast today. Earl Mulderink, Professor of History, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, history professor, southern utah, college, cedar city, university false full 24 eb5e1976-a219-4b0d-9791-f36cf67c7278 Junice Acosta - Spanish CETL Website

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]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:38:19 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ CETL Website

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]]> Junice Acosta - Spanish Tony Pellegrini 00:19:00 Junice Acosta, Assistant Professor of Spanish, joins us on the podcast today. Junice Acosta, Assistant Professor of Spanish, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, spanish professor, college, cedar city, university false full 23 e93e3671-3e0a-430c-ab95-3ec487b884d7 Hala Swearingen - Illustration CETL Website

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]]> Fri, 5 Feb 2021 20:33:16 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Hala Swearingen, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ CETL Website

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]]> Hala Swearingen - Illustration Hala Swearingen, Tony Pellegrini 00:20:09 Hala Swearingen, Associate Professor of Illustration, joins us on the podcast today. Hala Swearingen, Associate Professor of Illustration, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, college, cedar city, university false full 22 4cf36b53-3fcf-47f9-9ca7-1c2331b3e687 Rachel Bolus - Biology CETL Website

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]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2020 19:59:29 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Rachel Bolus, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/021-rachel-bolus.html CETL Website

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]]> Rachel Bolus - Biology Rachel Bolus, Tony Pellegrini 00:22:04 Rachel Bolus, Assistant Professor of Biology, joins us on the podcast today. Rachel Bolus, Assistant Professor of Biology, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, biology, southern utah university, suu, college, university false full 21 59236617-40b9-4df6-864b-cd6de02bc56e Brandon Wiggins - Physics CETL Website

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]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2020 18:27:27 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Brandon Wiggins, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/020-brandon-wiggins.html CETL Website

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]]> Brandon Wiggins - Physics Brandon Wiggins, Tony Pellegrini 00:18:28 Brandon Wiggins, Assistant Professor of Physics, joins us on the podcast today. Brandon Wiggins, Assistant Professor of Physics, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, college, university false full 20 87a48ef9-6377-4409-a7f8-5c7b930bf74d Laura Davis - History CETL Website

Southern Utah University

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]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2020 15:18:46 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Laura Davis, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/019-laura-davis.html CETL Website

Southern Utah University

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]]> Laura Davis - History Laura Davis, Tony Pellegrini 00:22:08 Laura Davis, Assistant Professor of History, joins us on the podcast today. Laura Davis, Assistant Professor of History, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, laura davis, suu, history, college, university false full 19 9333787a-36da-4c91-ae5e-f998e1e01a96 Grant Corser - Psychology CETL Website

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]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2020 20:25:47 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Grant Corser, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ CETL Website

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]]> Grant Corser - Psychology Grant Corser, Tony Pellegrini 00:16:13 Grant Corser, Assistant Professor of Psychology, joins us on the podcast today. Grant Corser, Assistant Professor of Psychology, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, college, university false full 18 e6314274-dbc6-4b88-af7d-b61e15156934 Peggy Wittwer - Elementary Education CETL Website

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]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:10:59 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Peggy Wittwer) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/017-peggy-wittwer.html CETL Website

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]]> Peggy Wittwer - Elementary Education Tony Pellegrini, Peggy Wittwer 00:17:57 Peggy Wittwer, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, joins us on the podcast today. Peggy Wittwer, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, elementary education, college, tbirdnation, university false full 17 25e6154f-54af-4759-8da7-ca82b4ffcae4 Jeff Orton - Accounting (Episode 16) CETL Website

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]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:10:41 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Jeff Orton, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/016-jeff-orton.html CETL Website

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]]> Jeff Orton - Accounting (Episode 16) Jeff Orton, Tony Pellegrini 00:16:40 Jeff Orton, Accounting Professional in Residence, joins us on the podcast today. Jeff Orton, Accounting Professional in Residence, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, college, university false full 16 1497e81d-ab11-46db-b6ac-3d90bf8e0e0c Lynn Vartan - Music (Episode 15) Lynn Vartan's website

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]]> Tue, 7 Jan 2020 18:27:57 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Lynn Vartan) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/015-lynn-vartan.html Lynn Vartan's website

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]]> Lynn Vartan - Music (Episode 15) Tony Pellegrini, Lynn Vartan 00:19:25 Lynn Vartan, Professor of Music and Director of A.P.E.X. Events, joins us on the podcast today. Lynn Vartan, Professor of Music and Director of A.P.E.X. Events, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, college, university false full 15 cd4148c2-a700-4719-bf41-4e7708a4313f Kris Phillips - Philosophy (Episode 14) Kris' website

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]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2019 18:25:19 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Kris Phillips) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/014-kris-phillips.html Kris' website

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]]> Kris Phillips - Philosophy (Episode 14) Tony Pellegrini, Kris Phillips 00:20:48 Kris Phillips, Assistant Professor of Philosopy, joins us on the podcast today. Kris Phillips, Assistant Professor of Philosopy, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, college, philosophy, university, cetl false full 14 178b6e00-c775-45e0-bb85-db6aaa50edba Lynn White - Psychology (Episode 13) Lynn's Website

SUU

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]]> Fri, 1 Nov 2019 18:55:31 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Lynn White, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/013-lynn-white.html Lynn's Website

SUU

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]]> Lynn White - Psychology (Episode 13) Lynn White, Tony Pellegrini 00:23:12 Lynn White, Professor of Psychology, joins us on the podcast today. Lynn White, Professor of Psychology, joins us on the podcast today. faculty, higher education, southern utah university, suu, center of excellence for teaching and learning, college, university, cetl false full 13 ba4a5ca4-b46e-4a60-9a69-d2adc420fc2f Jason Kaiser - Geology (Episode 12) SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2019 22:47:44 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Jason Kaiser, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/ SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Jason Kaiser - Geology (Episode 12) Jason Kaiser, Tony Pellegrini 00:19:16 Jason Kaiser, Assistant Professor of Geology, joins us on the podcast today. Jason Kaiser, Assistant Professor of Geology, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 12 438dec43-9af8-4ab3-bb6b-6fea910f68ad Cynthia Kimball Davis - Interdisciplinary Studies SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:02:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Cynthia Kimball Davis) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/011-cynthia-kimball-davis.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Cynthia Kimball Davis - Interdisciplinary Studies Tony Pellegrini, Cynthia Kimball Davis 00:11:37 Cynthia Kimball Davis, Interdisciplinary Studies,joins us on the podcast today. Cynthia Kimball Davis, Interdisciplinary Studies,joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 11 69ca1af4-df0d-4458-b6db-003a646a80f6 Kyle Bishop - English SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:55:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Kyle Bishop, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/010-kyle-bishop.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Kyle Bishop - English Kyle Bishop, Tony Pellegrini 00:13:15 Kyle Bishop, Professor of English, joins us on the podcast today. Kyle Bishop, Professor of English, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 10 e0d21960-6c7c-413c-92a8-8c524ea91a1a Audrey Tran - Graduate Admissions SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2018 16:46:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Audrey Tran) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/009-audrey-tran.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Audrey Tran - Graduate Admissions Tony Pellegrini, Audrey Tran 00:11:51 Audrey Tran, a student working with the Graduate Admissions office, joins us on the podcast today. Audrey Tran, a student working with the Graduate Admissions office, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 9 4e11f232-cf30-438f-ac5c-acdd27bfe1a5 Toa Tawa - English SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2018 16:36:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Toa Tawa) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/008-toa-tawa.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Toa Tawa - English Tony Pellegrini, Toa Tawa 00:12:02 Toa Tawa, Assistant Professor of English, joins us on the podcast today. Toa Tawa, Assistant Professor of English, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 8 b420e4fe-a059-4041-952f-8319e34ed502 Madi Maynard - Student Affairs SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2018 17:31:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Madi Maynard, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/007-madi-maynard.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Madi Maynard - Student Affairs Madi Maynard, Tony Pellegrini 00:09:56 Madi Maynard from the ACES program joins us on the podcast today. Madi Maynard from the ACES program joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 7 b21ca844-ca39-45e8-851e-47820599e82e Matt Nickerson - Library SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2018 17:23:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Matt Nickerson) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/006-matt-nickerson.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Matt Nickerson - Library Tony Pellegrini, Matt Nickerson 00:12:36 Matt Nickerson, Associate Dean of the library, joins us on the podcast today. Matt Nickerson, Associate Dean of the library, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 6 d3a6f2b3-938f-4112-bf1f-a20ac4ecb9f3 Nathan Barker - Computer Science SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 8 Jan 2018 17:10:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Nathan Barker) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/005-nathan-barker.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Nathan Barker - Computer Science Tony Pellegrini, Nathan Barker 00:07:46 Nathan Barker, Associate Professor of Computer Science, joins us on the podcast today. Nathan Barker, Associate Professor of Computer Science, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 5 8c6b23b9-57f3-4a3c-87da-67b894d2c71d Laura Davis - History SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 4 Dec 2017 16:57:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Laura Davis, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/004-laura-davis.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Laura Davis - History Laura Davis, Tony Pellegrini 00:10:08 Laura Davis, Assistant Professor of History, joins us on the podcast today. Laura Davis, Assistant Professor of History, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 4 db4dede7-5ec9-44d2-b2cb-89a5a598dec6 Katie Groves - Education SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:48:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Katie Groves, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/003-katie-groves.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Katie Groves - Education Katie Groves, Tony Pellegrini 00:11:05 Katie Groves, College of Education and Human Development Business Manager, joins us on the podcast today. Katie Groves, College of Education and Human Development Business Manager, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 3 ec87038d-bf19-4911-875b-aafd3d99307c Caitlin Gerrity - Library Media SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2017 15:28:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Tony Pellegrini, Caitlin Gerrity) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/002-caitlin-gerrity.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Caitlin Gerrity - Library Media Tony Pellegrini, Caitlin Gerrity 00:09:13 Caitlin Gerrity, Director of Library Media and Assistant Professor of Library Media, joins us on the podcast today. Caitlin Gerrity, Director of Library Media and Assistant Professor of Library Media, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 2 83a3e8dd-c360-43b5-a9e9-2b8f7d9841e7 Ammon Harris - Advising (Episode 1) SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 23:01:00 +0000 webservices@suu.edu (Ammon Harris, Tony Pellegrini) https://www.suu.edu/cetl/podcast/transcripts/001-ammon-harris.html SUU Center of Excellence for Teaching & Learning

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]]> Ammon Harris - Advising (Episode 1) Ammon Harris, Tony Pellegrini 00:11:46 Ammon Harris, SUU ACES, joins us on the podcast today. Ammon Harris, SUU ACES, joins us on the podcast today. higher education, southern utah university, suu, tbirdnation, cetl false full 1