What is the purpose of Teach-In?

The GVSU Teach-In: Lifelong Learning toward Educational Equity and Action is a campus-wide, student-centered learning experience dedicated to advancing educational equity across the university. Bringing together students, faculty, and staff, the Teach-In creates opportunities to explore how educational equity shapes teaching, learning, research, and practice across disciplines, including technology, healthcare, engineering, business, the arts, and beyond.

The hope is that every participant leaves Teach-In with meaningful insights and valuable takeaways. Teach-In is designed to spark conversations within the GVSU community that extend beyond the event itself. The ideas, perspectives, and experiences shared during Teach-In are meant to inspire ongoing dialogue, learning, and collaboration throughout the academic year.

Whether you are a student, faculty member, or staff member, Teach-In provides an opportunity to:

• Engage with individuals who bring diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Participate in respectful, constructive, and thought-provoking discussions.
• Learn from the lived experiences and viewpoints of others.
• Explore the reasons behind differing perspectives and recognize how our differences can strengthen our community.
• Collaborate on ways to address and navigate complex social issues together.

 What is the value of being a presenter at Teach-In?

Teach-In presenters have a unique opportunity to share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives with an engaged audience. By leading a session on a topic that matters to you, you contribute to a meaningful learning environment while developing valuable personal and professional skills.

As a presenter, you can:

• Share your research, your interests and/or stories about your lived experiences
• Offer insights, ideas, and solutions
• Discover connections and common ground with others
• Gain professional visibility and recognition
• Strengthen your résumé and professional portfolio
• Develop public speaking and facilitation skills
• Engage in thoughtful dialogue and professional discourse

The value of your Teach-In experience reflects the effort and passion you bring to your session. Additional benefits of presenting include:

• Building your professional network
• Connecting with students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Gaining exposure to diverse perspectives across public and private sectors
• Preparing for conference presentations, workshops, and other professional speaking opportunities

What is the value of having students, faculty and staff participate in the Teach-In?

At GVSU, we believe everyone has something to teach and something to learn. Teach-In is intentionally designed to create a space where knowledge-sharing is collaborative, accessible, and rooted in mutual respect.

This approach allows us to:

• Empower students to serve as educators and thought leaders
• Promote mutual learning and elevate both student and professional voices
• Advance GVSU's commitment to community-based learning
• Create a level playing field for participation and dialogue
• Foster understanding through shared experiences and real-time conversation
• Demonstrate that we are all both students and teachers

Why is learning and  dialogue important to this event?

Teach-In is grounded in the belief that meaningful learning often comes from engaging with ideas and perspectives that are similar to and different from our own. As participants, we strive to approach these conversations with curiosity, respect, and openness.

• Even when we disagree, we can acknowledge and respect different perspectives.
• This space is designed to broaden understanding of a wide range of topics and experiences.
• Thoughtful conversations help us develop the skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex and diverse world.

Will sessions be offered virtually in addition to in-person?

Certain presentations will be offered either virtually or in a HyFlex format, depending on the presenter's preferred method of session delivery. Zoom links will be included in the published schedule.

What is the deadline for proposals?

Sunday, October 11th 2026 at 11:59PM

When will I hear back about my proposal?

All those who have submitted a proposal for Teach-In will hear back on the status of their application by October 30th, 2026. 

Will I get class credit for presenting at the Teach-In?

This is dependent on your instructors and whether your class is offering credit for participation. Unless your instructor has offered this, there is no class credit offered for presenting.

Can I get a recording of my presentation?

No. For the privacy of session participants, recordings are not allowed. 

What should I wear to present?

Business casual.