This resource provides an overview of creating and using community agreements in a course to support respectful and productive student engagement. It includes options for how to create agreements, tips for implementation, and example agreements.
Keywords: community agreements, discussion norms, discussion guidelines, community guidelines, challenging discussions, academic discussions, dialogue, student engagement.
This resource provides strategies for integrating current event topics into your course.
Keywords: current events, discussion, challenging discussions, academic dialogue, facilitation, controversial topics, active learning.
This resource provides a checklist of considerations for providing student feedback verbally, in writing, or through video.
A brief introduction to mindfulness including examples of contemplative pedagogical practices that can be incorporated into courses to support student learning and wellbeing. Created in collaboration with Mindful USC.
A panel discussion on strategies to engage students with appropriate support services at USC. Hear from Patrick Prince, Associate Vice Provost for Threat Assessment and Management, Lynette Merriman, Associate Vice Provost for Campus Support and Intervention, and Naddia Palacios, Senior Associate Vice Provost for Student Life, about how their resources and programs support USC faculty and students.
Dawn Joosten-Hagye discusses Use of Case Studies to Promote Team-Based and Interprofessional Collaboration among Health Affairs Students at a Faculty Showcase.
Jeremy Dann discusses the Foundations of a Great Case at a Faculty Showcase.
Ian Haworth and Rory Kim discuss Integration of Clinical and Science Teaching in Pharmacy Using Patient Case Reports at a Faculty Showcase.
Jenn Floto discusses the Case for Famous Faces at a Faculty Showcase.
Dan Lainer-Vos discusses Linking Theory and Policy: Writing Theoretically Informed Policy Briefs at a Faculty Showcase.
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