Engaged Scholarship Lunch and Learn Series

Each academic year the Office of Outreach and Engagement hosts several Lunch and Learn sessions that encompass a variety of topic areas. This free series focuses on creating informal learning and networking opportunities for TTU faculty, staff, and students interested in integrating Engaged Scholarship into your Teaching, Research, and Creative Activity.

Lunch and Learn runs 11:45am-1:00pm and lunch is provided. There are virtual attendance options for most sessions.

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Engaged Scholarship Lunch and Learn Series

 

Building and Maintaining Community Partnerships Part 1

In this session we will explore strategies for establishing and nurturing mutually beneficial community partnerships through an in-depth examination of current TTU faculty initiatives. Key topics will include reaching out to potential partners, fostering strong relationships, and maintaining effective communication throughout the partnership. 

 

• • • Presenters: Mallory Prucha, Associate Professor, TCVPA; Dr. Paulina Velez-Gomez, Assistant Professor, College of Health and Human Sciences
    • September 10, 2024 Room 151 TLPDC (TTU Library 1st floor)
    • 11:45am - 1:00pm (grab lunch at 11:45 and presentations begin at noon) 
    • Virtual option available

 

Building and Maintaining Community Partnerships Part 2

In this session we will delve into strategies for sustaining community partnerships by reviewing the ongoing work of TTU faculty with their partners. Topics will cover best practices, goal setting, milestones, benchmarks, and celebrating successes to ensure long-term, effective collaborations.

 

• • • Presenters: Dr. Cynthia Miller, Assistant Professor, College of Health and Human Sciences; Dr. Stephanie Shine, Associate Professor, College of Health and Human Sciences; Dr. Jonathan Singer, Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
      
      
    • October 15, 2024 - TLPDC room 151 (TTU Library 1st floor)
    • 11:45am - 1:00pm (grab lunch at 11:45 and presentations begin at noon) 
    • Virtual option available

 

Incorporating Student Engagement into Your Curriculum

In this session we will investigate how to integrate student engagement and engaged scholarship into your curriculum by analyzing successful examples from current faculty work. Participants will learn effective strategies for incorporating these elements to enhance their own teaching practices.

 

• • • Presenters: Dr. Courtney Meyers, Professor, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources; Dr. Ann Mastergeorge, Professor, College of Health and Human Sciences; Dr. Sara Dodd, Associate Professor, College of Health and Human Sciences
    • November 7, 2024 - TLPDC room 151 (TTU Library 1st floor)
    • 11:45am - 1:00pm (grab lunch at 11:45 and presentations begin at noon) 
    • Virtual option available