developer, and program director at four universities. He produced the“ Developer’ s Diary” for The National Teaching and Learning Forum for over 15 years, and is in his 11th year serving University of Wyoming as an External Mentor in Rachel Watson’ s LAMP program. He was recently elected as a Fellow of the AAAS for his work in university science education and to the Board of the National Numeracy Network for his recent research that is foundational for this presentation.
Max H. Seibold is a senior at the University of Wyoming majoring in Chemistry. He plans to pursue a career as a physician-scientist with a strong interest in neuroscience and the science of learning. Max is currently involved in undergraduate research spanning chemistry and educational research, including a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning( SoTL) project examining sources of emotional engagement in STEM classrooms. Through teaching roles as a Supplemental Instruction leader and tutor, he has developed a deep interest in learner self-assessment, motivation, and affective growth, particularly how faculty practices influence student motivation and persistence.
Act 48 credits for PA educators or a certificate of completion are available to those who complete the required evaluation after the conference through this link.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Special thanks to the following members of the GMercyU DEI in Education conference planning committee for their role in not only planning the program, but also supporting the concurrent sessions:
• Tatiana Diaz, Assistant Vice President for Diversity Equity, and Inclusion
• John Gunn, PhD, Assistant Professor, Psychology
• SoYoung Kang, PhD, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
• Peggy Kerr, EdD, Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and conference chair
• Victory Osezua, PhD, Assistant Professor, Public Health
• Atasha Quarles, Associate Director, Financial Aid
• Maria Warnick, PhD, CRNP FNP-BC, Program Director and Assistant Professor, Public Health Program
GWYNEDD MERCY UNIVERSITY STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION( DEI)
Gwynedd Mercy University’ s core values of integrity in word and deed, respect for the dignity of all people, service to society, and social justice in a diverse world, place inclusive excellence at the center of our daily work and relationships as a Catholic, Mercy university. Inclusive excellence recognizes that to advance our mission successfully, we must value, engage, and include the rich diversity of all the members of our community.
In seeking to live this commitment faithfully, we must first acknowledge how we are continuously influenced by the collective history of systemic inequity in society at large, despite our commitment to inclusivity. We must learn from our failures and build upon our successes to work toward a more inclusive institution that is rooted in Mercy.