Audiences are presented with diverse perspectives about current educational controversies through an engaging yet relaxed discussion format.

• Do Colleges Have an Obligation to Prevent Rural Brain Drain?
  • with Kerry Konda, Aberdeen Central, and Jenni Lou Russi, Valley City State

CETL’s Food for Thought lunches offer a platform for expert speakers to share effective teaching practices, providing a space for in-depth learning and insights.

• Teaching Rural Students
  • with Kristi Brownfield, Associate Professor of Sociology
• Current Issues in South Dakota Schools
  • with South Dakota K12 Panelists
• Incorporating the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings in the College Classroom
  • with Pamela Monaghan-Geernaert, Assistant Professor of Sociology
• Supporting First-Generation Students
  • with Kirsten Ackmann, TRIO Student Support Services Programming Coordinators and Advisor, and Becky Jensen, Director TRIO Support Services
• Transitioning Students to College from Reservation Life
  • with Lara Nelson, American Indian Circle Program Director & Students

CETL SnackChats are peer-driven, casual discussions about pedagogical topics of interest. Originally created by Dr. Erin Brownlee, these forums are now guest-hosted by faculty and staff members from across campus. 

• Classroom Management Discussion
  • with Dan Shannahan, Assistant Professor of Management
• Preventing Faculty/Staff Burnout
  • with Shalini Mathew, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
• The State of AI In Higher Education
  • with Peter Ramey, Professor of English
• Perspectives on Student-Athlete Success
  • with Chelsee Shortt, Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Physical Education 

Featured speakers about teaching innovations.  

• Encouraging Belonging at Northern
  • with Dr. Tiffany Wang, University of Montevallo
• Promotion and Tenure Q&A
  • with representatives from the committee
• Academic Advising for Student Success
  • with Kerry Casper, Academic Advising and Student Achievement Director
• Disruptive and Dangerous Behavior
  • with Dean Schwan, Dean Blackburn, and Director Bau
• Guest Speaker: Universities and the Rural/Urban Divide
  • with Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, University of Southern Maine President

These workshops provide in-depth sessions on enhancing teaching strategies, integrating technology, and fostering student engagement. Participants are encouraged to collaborate with peers and experts, gaining valuable insights and practical tools to deepen their teaching effectiveness.

• The Revolution: Getting Your Students to Read
  • with Camille Kaul, Assistant Superintendent, Aberdeen Public School District

These collaborations between the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and Instructional Technology Services allow for the seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into coursework and productivity.  

• Accessibility Top 5
  • with Jason Henslee, Instructional Technology Services, and Kelly Weismantel, Director of Counseling/Health Services
• 10 Things You Won’t Hate About D2L
  • with Jason Henslee and Mason Davidson, Instructional Technology Services
• HELP!
  • with Jason Henslee and Mason Davidson, Instructional Technology Services
• Seal Teams Six: Operation Collaboration
  • with Mason Davidson and Jason Henslee, Instructional Technology Services
• Guardians of the Knowledge Base: Explore, Learn, Conquer
  • with Mason Davidson and Jason Henslee, Instructional Technology Services
• D2L: Content is King
  • with Mason Davidson and Jason Henslee, Instructional Technology Services