Upcoming Events
Minds That Matter Colloquium 2025 - 2026
Date and Time
Monday, February 23, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
RSVP
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Location
- 1:00-2:00: December 1, 2025 - Depression/Anxiety - Mary Bower Russa, Zoom/Zumberge 3068
- 1:00-2:00: January 26, 2026 - ADHD - Monica Harris, Zoom/DeVos 201A
- 1:00-2:00: February 23, 2026 - Autism - Jamie Owen- De Schryver, Zoom/Zumberge 3068
Description
You are invited to join the Minds That Matter Colloquium, sponsored by the Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center’s Pace Initiative.
This three-session faculty cohort will explore how common mental health diagnoses and learning differences—such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and autism—can impact student learning and performance. Through this collaborative experience, participants will gain insights and practical strategies for supporting all learners more effectively.
Grounded in the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the colloquium integrates online presentations with one monthly hybrid discussion session. These live discussions will focus on applying UDL-informed approaches, sharing experiences, and engaging in Q&A.
Designed as a short course using a flipped classroom model within Blackboard, this series offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of inclusive pedagogy and the ways UDL can enhance accessibility and reduce the need for individualized accommodations—benefiting all students. Each month participants will watch 1 video, and attend 1 discussion group, which will be held in person with a zoom option.
Participation in the Minds That Matter Colloquium provides a collegial space to reflect, learn, and collaborate with fellow faculty committed to creating more inclusive learning environments. Upon completion, participants will have the opportunity to earn a Digital Badge.
Please register:
Scheduled hybrid discussion will occur:
- 1:00-2:00: December 1, 2025 - Depression/Anxiety - Mary Bower Russa, Zoom/Zumberge 3068
- 1:00-2:00: January 26, 2026 - ADHD - Monica Harris, Zoom/DeVos 201A
- 1:00-2:00: February 23, 2026 - Autism - Jamie Owen- De Schryver, Zoom/Zumberge 3068
Course duration is November 15, 2025- February 23, 2026. Expected time commitment is 6-8 hours total, (videos and discussion 2 hours times 3 months). Please direct questions to Patty Stow Bolea at [email protected].
This event has been tagged as adhd, anxiety, autism, depression, ftlc, health, mental, pew, and udl.
Contact
Please direct questions to Patty Stow Bolea at [email protected].
Recurring
This event also occurs on 12/1/25 and 1/26/26