CECI faculty present 'quick talks' on their scholarship

December 9, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 8)
Article by Rita Cooper

large group of people standing on stage in Loosemore Auditorium in front of screen, QuickTalks

Presenters from the inaugural CECI QuickTalks are pictured, from left to right in front row, Dean Sherril Soman, Kelly Margot, Kathy Bailey, Melanie Rabine, Julia Snider, MaryJohn Pachuta-Rysak, Terry Stockton, Janelle Grant Ashbaugh, Zohra Asad and John Lipford; in the back row, left to right, are Mark Hoffman and Paul Bylsma.

The College of Education and Community Innovation hosted its inaugural "QuickTalks on Scholarship" on November 20.

Eleven faculty members, representing every CECI academic unit, delivered 5-minute talks that highlighted a wide range of scholarly work. The rapid-fire format with auto-advancing slides kept the audience engaged and showcased the breadth and creativity of scholarship across the college. 

The presentations embodied the theme of “Scholarship Worth Sharing” by highlighting work that advanced equity, enhanced practice and strengthened programs.

Designed to highlight faculty expertise and build community, QuickTalks gave attendees a chance to learn from one another, spark cross-unit connections and experience the full scope of work happening within CECI. 

The college plans to continue the event as an annual celebration of collective scholarship.

— Rita Cooper is the office assistant for the College of Education and Community Innovation.

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This article was last edited on December 8, 2025 at 12:20 p.m.

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