Facilitated by Carrie Oliva, INTO, and Viviana Leyva, Center for International Education and Study Away

International students bring a rich diversity of perspectives and experiences to our campus, but they often face unique challenges that require tailored support. This community aims to create a collaborative space for faculty and staff to explore effective strategies for supporting international students and enhancing their overall experience at Suffolk University.

Facilitated by Elizabeth Thompson, CTSE

In this CoP, we will investigate the literature and evolving guidelines around practices that are being used to improve student focus and deepen their connection with a topic or text–pausing, slowing down, breathing, reflecting, close listening to others, reading aloud, observing thoughts and feelings, etc. What do experts and studies say about how well such practices address some common problems in the classroom today, from difficulties in focusing and engaging to managing stress?

Facilitated by Rachel Plews, CTSE

Looking for an opportunity to develop scholarship aimed at improving your teaching? The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) “encompasses a broad set of practices that engage teachers in looking closely and critically at student learning in order to improve their own courses or programs, and to share insights with other educators who can evaluate and build on their efforts” (Hutchings, Huber, & Ciccone, 2011, p.xix). Whether you are new to SoTL or have already been engaged in this work, we invite you to join this CoP which will explore SoTL literature and research methodologies, while also encouraging experimentation in your personal teaching context.