Join Us for Daytona State College's 16th Academic Excellence Symposium
The Academic Excellence Symposium provides a forum for intellectual discussion and presentation that demonstrates innovation in teaching and/or research, as well as expertise and creativity in faculty disciplines. The Symposium intends to open up discussions on topics of interest in higher education, provide a day of faculty development, and showcase talented members within the Central Florida higher education community. Each year, a theme for the Symposium is developed in response to current trends and issues in higher education. The theme for this year is Navigating Engagement: Faculty Pursuits for Students' Success. The AES is free for all attendees and is open to the community at large.
AES Call for Proposals
The deadline to submit a workshop proposal is this coming Monday, January 22nd, at 5:00 p.m.! Please submit your proposals before that deadline. Contact Professional Development with any questions. Registration for the Symposium will open next week. Proposal submission instructions and form, along with the Symposium's topic guides, can be found on the Professional Development InfoGuide.
Navigating Engagement: Faculty Pursuits for Students' Success
| Wellness | The community at large has access to an overload of information. Instant access to information can cause overwhelming internal responses. How do we incorporate wellness into our course activities? How do we open the door for constructive conversations within our classrooms? |
| Student Support & Coaching | There are numerous opportunities for students to encounter faculty and staff who encourage and promote their successes. What innovative ways have you implemented in your courses, offices, or communications to ensure student success? |
| Critical Thinking | With instant access to possible solutions, analytical reasoning skills are more important than ever. What course activities have you integrated to advance critical thinking amongst students? |
| Collaboration & Fostering Relationships | The future of work is innovating and shifting. Many organizations talk about "up-skilling and re-skilling" their employees. However, the same organizations speak on soft skills being more valuable than ever. What methods of enhancing collaboration and networking have been implemented in higher education? |
| Technology | Students' reasons and methods of using technology constantly changes. What innovative methods have been incorporated into your work to provide avenues for student success? |
The 16th Annual Academic Excellence Symposium will be held on February 23, 2024, on the Daytona Beach campus at Daytona State College. All are welcome to join and registration is free!
Rachael Dougherty
Director
Rachael.Dougherty@daytonastate.edu
386-506-3888
Office of Professional Development