2026 Conference Program

Georgia Southern University

Presentation Materials Available

PERI-SCOPE: Exploring What, Why, and How to Engage with Scoping Reviews in SoTL

Laura Cruz, Penn State University
Kevin J. Reagan, Georgia Southern University
David Lemmons
Diana Botnaru, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough Four

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

SoTL in Promotion and Tenure Applications: Methods to Make the Case

Trent Maurer

Scarbrough Three

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Building Collaborations and Value through SoTL’s Grand Challenges

Lauren Scharff, US Air Force Academy
Nancy Chick, Rollins College
Jennifer Friberg, Illinois State University
Diana Gregory, Kennesaw State University
Trent W. Maurer, Georgia Southern University, School of Human Ecology, Georgia

Scarbrough Four

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

A Picture is Worth 1000 words: Integrating Photo Narration into your SoTL Practice

Eileen Grodziak, Penn State University
Laura Cruz, Penn State University

Scarbrough Three

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Understanding the effects of Intelligent Agents on students' sense of belonging, engagement and academic performance in online asynchronous classes

Diana Botnaru, Georgia Southern University
Anna C. Brady, Georgia Southern University
Kasie Alt, Georgia Southern University
Denise Carroll, Georgia Southern University
Jacquelyn Mesenbrink, Georgia Southern University
Alesia Mickle Moldavan, Georgia Southern University
Bailey Nafziger, Georgia Southern University
Kevin J. Reagan, Georgia Southern University
Leigh E. Rich, Georgia Southern University

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Making Your SoTL “Count”

Trent Maurer, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 2

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

From Ground Rules to a Sanctioned Framework of Dissent: An Identity- Conscious Workshop for Polarized Classrooms

Tanja Burkhard, Georgia Southern University
Lucy Littler, Rollins College
Nancy Chick, Texas Woman's University

Scarbrough 3

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Reweaving Critical and Creative Thinking (CCT) in Higher Education to Support Deep Learning Across the Disciplines

Diana Gregory, Kennesaw State University
Jennifer Dalton, Augusta University
Jonathan Fisher, Kennesaw State University
Danielle Gray-Singh, Clark Atlanta University
Donna Jones, Kennesaw State University

Scarbrough 4

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Vulnerability as Disruption: Risk-Taking and Transdisciplinary Growth of and through SoTL

Kate Elizabeth Walker, Independent Scholar, Vienna Austria
Anna Santucci, University of Virginia

Scarbrough 5

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

You Don’t Have to SoTL Alone: Building SoTL Community & SoTL Projects

Erin Fay, George Mason University
Susan Grunder, George Mason University
David Lemmons, George Mason University
Sophia Abbot, University of Rhode Island

Scarbrough 2

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Studying and Supporting Understudied Students When Words Are Dangerous

Nancy Chick, Texas Women's University
Jennifer Frigberg-Fort, Illinois State University

Scarbrough 3

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Making Learning Visible: The PEARL Framework as a Design and Research Model for Experiential Learning that Scales

Mara Huber, University of Buffalo

Scarbrough 4

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Purpose at the Fore: Practical Strategies for Fostering Learner Engagement

Kristina Meinking, Elon University

Scarbrough 5

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Advancing STEM Learning Through SynZyme CURE: A Cross- Disciplinary Research Experience in Higher Education

Shainaz Landge, Georgia Southern University
Mark dela Cerna, Georgia Southern University
Scott Westervelt, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Augmented Imagination to Support the Four Modes of Student Engagement: Exploring Tools for Future Learners

David Stoloff, Eastern Connecticut State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Avatars vs. Actors: Enhancing Student Engagement through Role- Play Simulations

Melinda Russell-Stamp, Weber State University
Jean Norman, Weber State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Beyond Emotional Intelligence: Understanding How College Students Experience Emotional Agility Development Through Virtual Reality Immersion

Renee Harris Quarles, Augusta University
Sherita Cash, Augusta University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Beyond the Bot: A New Era of Critical Thinking and Engagement

Melissa Comer, Tennessee Technological University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Beyond the Scantron: Reimagining Engagement Through Oral Exams

Christina Gipson, Georgia Southern University
Deborah Osahor, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Click to Consent: Informed Student Decisions as a Critical SoTL Response to GenAI Data Practices

Kevin Reagan, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Creating Partnerships with Alumni Educators: Demonstration Literacy Lessons and Panel Discussion with Pre-service Teacher Candidates

Alicia Kershaw, Northwest Missouri State University
Beth Gregory, Northwest Missouri State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Critical Self-Reflection as a Means of Career Development Learning

McKinley Thomas, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cyberethics, Data Surveillance, and the Classroom: Addressing Corporate Control of Generative AI to Protect Student Learning Environments

Wilhelmina Randtke, Georgia Southern University
Kevin Reagan, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Expanding Assessment Practices and Increasing Student Success by Incorporating Visual Storytelling in the Classroom

Carlos Perez, Kennesaw State University
Ananya Vahal-Perez, Kennesaw State University
Rasheda Likely, Kennesaw State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Exploring Undergraduate Research Experiences through Collaborative Autoethnography: A Faculty-Student Reflection on Motivation and Mentorship

Roxanne Bennett, Kennesaw State University
William Nickerson, Kennesaw State University
Brittney Chhieng, Kennesaw State University
Michelle Olah-Anguiano, Kennesaw State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Film-Based Instruction and Student Learning: Early Findings from an Introductory Sociology Pilot Study

Jessica Casimir, Western Carolina University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

From "How" to "Why": Using AI Chatbot to Foster Conceptual Understanding and Bridge the Performance Gap.

Dong Chen, University of Baltimore

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

From Screen to Skill: Interprofessional Virtual Simulation to Promote Teamwork and Critical Thinking

Lydia Allison Matthews, Auburn University
Laura Willis, Auburn University
Tiffani Chidume, Auburn University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Implementing AI-Resistant Instructional Design Practices: Insights from a Systematic Review

Fan Yang, University of Georgia
Matthew Schmidt, University of Georgia
Sicheng Jin, University of Georgia

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Improving Test Performance and Reducing Anxiety Through Assessment Flexibility

Frederique Drullion, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ron Adams, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Heather Lippert, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Inspiring Hope and Agency When Both Seem Impossible: Using Problem-Based Learning and Teaching Squares as the World Burns

Anne Stone, Rollins College
Jennifer Queen, Rollins College
Nancy Chick, Texas Woman's University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Maximizing Student Engagement in the Caribbean: Implementing a HyFlex Learning Model in Higher Education

Aviann Morris, University of Georgia
Matthew Schmidt, University of Georgia

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Motivated to Learn Through Interdisciplinary Capstone

Samantha Russell, Grand Canyon University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening to Possibilities: Growing Student Engagement Through SoTL, Course-Based Undergraduate Research, Campus Collaborations, and More

Chad Hallyburton, Western Carolina University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Peer Ambassadors for Student Success (PASS): A Supplemental Instruction Model

Ashley Brittain, University of South Carolina - Aiken
Katie Chargualaf, University of South Carolina - Aiken

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Quantitative experience for college students: Initial findings from an interdisciplinary collaborative study

Yevgeniya Rivers, University of New Haven
Ellen Belitzky, University of New Haven

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Rebranding Engagement: How Project-Based Learning Sparks Student Investment

Tiffanie Turner-Henderson, Wingate University
Anesu Simango, Wingate University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Reclaimed Futures: Cultivating Design Thinking through Waste Mapping and Material Reuse

Laura del Pino, Kean University
Darion Washington, Kean University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Self-Care in the Social Work Classroom: An Exploratory Study of Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching and Practicing Self-Care

Barbara Arnold, Western Carolina University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Student Perspectives on AI Integration: Enhancing Engagement and Instructional Design

Tonya Mazur, Saint Leo University
Kelly Atkins, Saint Leo University
Patrick Ryan Murphy, Saint Leo University
Zachary Smith, Saint Leo University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Teaching and Learning with Joy: A Framework for Engagement, Belonging, and Growth

Holly Hoffman, Central Michigan University
Katie Sloan, Oakland University
Kristina Rouech, Central Michigan University
JoDell Heroux, Central Michigan University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Teaching Probability and Statistics Using Python

Andreas Lazari, Valdosta State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tips from the tapeworms: Lessons learned from mentoring biology undergraduate research projects at an HBCU

Alexa von Dohlen, Johnson C. Smith University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Unlocking Engagement: A Break-In Room Approach to Game-Based and Intentional Learning

April Tallant, Western Carolina University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Unlocking Learning: Using Escape Rooms to Foster Collaboration and Critical Thinking

Tess St. John, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Use of Intelligent Agents to Increase Course Deadline Completion Rates in Undergraduate Chemistry Courses

Jannet Kocerha, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Using Generative AI Video Creation to Enhance Student Engagement and Learning

Yue Zhang, Georgia Southern University
Haijun Gong, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Effects of a Brief Group Based Learning Intervention on Student Perceptions of Group and Classroom Process

Kristalyn Salters- Pedneault, Eastern CT State University
Nicole Bartolomeo, Eastern CT State University

Scarbrough Foyer

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Evolving Pedagogical Practices in Undergraduate Physics Labs: A SoTL Study of Teaching Assistant Adaptation Using LOPUS

Nandana Weliweriya, University of Georgia
Madison Ogle, University of Georgia
Adithya Kuchibhotla, University of Georgia
Craig Wiegert, University of Georgia
David Seiden, University of Georgia

Scarbrough Foyer

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Implementation of No-Cost Open Educational Resources For a Junior Level Course

Rebecca Higgins, Georgia Gwinnett College
Jennell Talley, Georgia Gwinnett College
Alessandra Barrera, Georgia Gwinnett College
Jennifer Hurst-Kennedy, Agnes Scott College
Shoshana Katzman, Agnes Scott College

Scarbrough Foyer

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Redesigning the Gateway: Transforming Undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology Education to Enhance Engagement and Student Outcomes

Nicola Khalaf, FGCU
Jason Craddock, FGCU
Valerie Weiss, FGCU
Rob Sillevis, FGCU

Scarbrough 2

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Understanding Instructional Decision- Making By Faculty: Insights Through a TPaCK Lens

Andy Driska, Michigan State University
Jody Langdon, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 3

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Elephant in the Classroom: How Ethical Use of AI can Help Student Engagement and Learning in Higher Education

Ibrahim Kocaman, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daniel Cutrer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Scarbrough 4

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Alternative Grading for Student Engagement: Strategies, Lessons, and Next Steps

Caitlin Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Jenna Hejnar, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Scarbrough 5

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Barriers or Bridges?: Unpacking Umbrella SoTL IRBs

Jennifer Eimers, University of Georgia
Sara Nasrollahian Mojarad, University of Iowa
Allie Brandriet, University of Iowa

Scarbrough 2

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Re-building a SoTL Culture: A Scaffolded Academy Model to Promote SoTL Practice, Use, and Growth

April Tallan, Western Carolina University
Chad Hallyburton, Western Carolina University
Scott Seagle, Western Carolina University
Darby Harris, Western Carolina University

Scarbrough 3

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Analytic Autoethnography: An Empirically Rigorous and Transformative Approach to Faculty Development

Mella McCormick, Northeastern University

Scarbrough 4

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Dipping Your Toes into the AI Waters: Strategies for Exploring AI with Existing Curriculum

Sarah Reckenwald, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Scarbrough 5

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Rating What Instructors Do: How Framing Impacts Bias in Student Feedback on Teaching

Lauren Barbeau, Georgia Institute of Technology
Claudia Cornejo Happell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Chad Rohrbacher, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Scarbrough 2

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Demystifying Doing SoTL: A Walk-Through of a Successful SoTL Project

Trent Maurer, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 3

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Advancing STEM Learning Through SynZyme CURE: A Cross- Disciplinary Research Experience in Higher Education

Shainaz Landge, Georgia Southern University
Mark dela Cerna, Georgia Southern University
Scott Westervelt, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 4

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Educating for Cognitive Liberty: Building Awareness in the Age of Algorithmic Influence

Melissa McLain, USAFA University of Colorado Boulder
Lauren Scharff, USAFA

Scarbrough 5

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Engineering Math with AI: Algebra Sense- Making in First-Year Engineering and Problem-Solving Courses

Christopher Horne, North Carolina A & T State University
Kathy Cousins-Cooper, North Carolina A & T State University

Scarbrough 2

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Learning to Unlearn: A SoTL Framework for Decolonizing Curriculum and Practice

Lara Kradinova, Middlesex Community College
Pavithra Gridharan, Middlesex Community College

Scarbrough 3

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Delineating what works in art and design teaching and learning in higher education: A case study of critical and creative thinking within the visual arts

Diana Gregory, Kennesaw State University
Jonathan Fisher, Kennesaw State University
Donna Jones, Kennesaw State University

Scarbrough 4

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Identity and Power: How Identity Affect Teaching and Learning Relationships

Jacob Boers, Georgia State University

Scarbrough 5

2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Learning Analytics in a Specifications Grading Environment: Results and Reflections from an Undergraduate Course

Jody Landgon, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 1

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Sustaining Faculty Vitality Through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Across Career Stages

Kara Dawson, University of Florida

Scarbrough 1

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Beyond the Textbook: Spicing Up Undergrad Courses with AI-Generated Media

Mary Bester, Georgia Southern University
Kathryn Zeigler, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 2

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Cautious Curiosity: Unpacking Faculty Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Artificial Intelligence

Mary Bester, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 2

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Enhancing Student Engagement and Critical Thinking through AI-Assisted Learning: A SoTL Investigation Using Notebook LM

Alessandra Barrera, Georgia Gwinnett College
Rebecca Cooper, Georgia Gwinnett College
Elisabeth Javazon, Georgia Gwinnett College
Jennell Talley, Georgia Gwinnett College

Scarbrough 2

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Understanding Generative AI in the Academy through Faculty and Student Perceptions, Ethics, and Adoption Intentions

Rachel Gurvitch, Georgia State University
Kurt Schmitz, Georgia State University
Mandy Swygart- Habaugh, Georgia State University
Michelle Kassorla, Georgia State University
Xiaolu Liu, Georgia State University
Robin Hartinger-Saunders, Georgia State University

Scarbrough 2

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Getting a Seat at the Table: Reacting to the Past (RTTP) as a Model for Developing Lines of Inquiry in SoTL

Robert Bledsoe, Augusta University
Deborah Richardson, Augusta University
Kevin Reagan, Georgia Southern University
Laura Cruz, Penn State

Scarbrough 3

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Mentoring Minds: Designing Learning Experiences that Cultivate Critical Thinking

Lydia Kruse, Purdue University
Windi Krok, Purdue University

Scarbrough 3

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Music as Muse for Supportive Learning Environment and Deeper Engagement in Design Education

Catherine Kendall, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Wesley Gibbs, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Scarbrough 3

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Works of Art: Strategies for Citing Visual Sources in your SoTL Work

Laura Cruz, Penn State
Eileen Grodziak, Penn State
Allison Smith, Johnson County Community College

Scarbrough 3

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

AI Literacy as a Catalyst for Information Literacy: A Pilot Study

Terri Gotschall, Rollins College
Anne Stone, Rollins College
Caitlyn Deeter, Rollins College
Lucy Littler, Rollins College
Bob Casper, Rollins College
Rene Tanner, University of Nevada

Scarbrough 4

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

From Ungraded to Graded: Tracing the Ripple Effects of Alternative Grading

Tyler Watts, Mercer University
Karen Bunch Franklin, Georgia Institute of Technology

Scarbrough 4

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

SIFTing fact from fiction online: A preliminary replication study of assessing and improving information literacy among college undergraduates

Trent Trombley, Augustana University

Scarbrough 4

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Teaching in the Age of AI: Pre-Service Educators' Evolving Perspectives of Teaching and Learning

Rebecca Cooper, Georgia Gwinnett College
Joye Cauthen, Georgia Gwinnett College
Tashana Howse, Georgia Gwinnett College
Samantha Mrstik, University of West Georgia

Scarbrough 4

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

AI as Partner, Not Replacement: Systemic Thinking and Human Oversight in Health Policy Education

Mohammad Rifat Haider, University of Georgia
Samantha Clinton, University of Georgia
Md Hafizur Rahman, University of Georgia
Deena McKinney, University of Georgia
Melissa Howard, University of Georgia

Scarbrough 5

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Content Recall and Student Performance in an Undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Series: A Correlational Study

Jason Craddock, Florida Gulf Coast University
Nicola Khalaf, Florida Gulf Coast University
Valerie Weiss, Florida Gulf Coast University
Tara Peburn, Florida Gulf Coast University
Caren Polk, Florida Gulf Coast University

Scarbrough 5

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Do Current Undergraduate Anatomy & Physiology-II Instructional Methods Effectively Prepare Successful Students for Oral Assessments?

Valerie Weiss, Florida Gulf Coast University
Nicola Khalaf, Florida Gulf Coast University
Tara Peburn, Florida Gulf Coast University
Caren Polk, Florida Gulf Coast University

Scarbrough 5

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Learning from Teaching: Exploring How Identity Informs the Iterative Practices of New Teachers (Who are Learners)

Erin Fay, George Mason University

Scarbrough 5

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

An Alternative Approach to a Students as Partners Program at a STEM University

Karen Franklin, Georgia Institute of Technology

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

An attempt to grade a handwritten chemistry quiz with AI; where it worked and where it didn’t

Jessica Orvis, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Anti-racist ecologies: Reflections on using alternative grading systems in a writing classroom

Natasha Fleischman, Saint Paul College

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Building a Culture of SoTL: Launching a Faculty SoTL Program from the Ground Up

Shannon Harmon, Mississippi State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Building AI Literacy for ALL: An Academic Healthcare Center Case

Julaine Fowlin, Medical University of South Carolina
Carina Gallo, San Francisco State University
Lisa Langdale, Medical University of South Carolina
Mary Smith, AI Integrated Concepts
Roger Taylor, AI Integrated Concepts

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Combining Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and High Impact Practices (HIPS)

Evelyn Dennard, Savannah State University
Shinaz Jindani, Savannah State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Crafting a CTL Identity with Strategic Graphic and Information Design

Chris Friend, Kean University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cultivating Intercultural Understanding and Collaborations through College Reading, Writing, and Research

Phuong Tran, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Curriculum Based Integration of Generative AI: Measuring Codependency with Mitigation Strategies in Introductory Computer Science Education (Higher Education)

Joshua Farara, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Disciplinary informational landscapes: an example from an international SoTL Conference

Diana Botnaru, Georgia Southern University
Laura Behling, University of Puget Sound
Kerry Dobbins, University of Warwick
Alex Eden, Salem State University
Linda Ferrington, University of New South Wales
Lindsay McNiff, Dalhousie University
Lauren Hays, University of Central Missouri
Jess Nichol, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Leslie Shayer, Okanagan University College

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Epictetus in Education: Classroom Applications of the Stoic Philosophy

Jessica Richardi, Coastal Carolina University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Evaluating the Impact of iPad-Based Note-Taking on Academic Performance in an Undergraduate Anatomy and Physiology Course

Valerie Weiss, Florida Gulf Coast University
Nicola Khalaf, Florida Gulf Coast University
Jason Craddock, Florida Gulf Coast University
Tara Peburn, Florida Gulf Coast University
Caren Polk, Florida Gulf Coast University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Expanding Access and Impact: A Five-Year Study of implementing Open Educational Resources in Organic Chemistry

Shainaz Landge, Georgia Southern University
Christine Whitlock, Georgia Southern University
Dawn Cannon-Rech, Georgia Southern University
Leah Williams, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Exploring Emotional Management Learning Among Prelicensure Nursing Students Used in the Clinical Setting

Elizabeth Coleman, Minnesota State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Exploring Technology: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Student Remediation

Luciano Garcia, Texas Woman's University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Exploring the Use of Experiential Learning, Reflection, and Critical Thinking Activities by Faculty across Discipline and Course Level

Tracey King Schaller, Georgia Gwinnett College
Jason Delaney, Georiga Gwinnett College
Karen Perell-Gerson, Georgia Gwinnett College

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Faculty Workshop to Develop Knowledge Translation through Skill-based Experiential Learning Opportunities to Facilitate Critical Thinking Skills

Caroline Hanson, Georgia Gwinnett College
Karen Perell-Gerson, Georgia Gwinnett College

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Generative AI Usage and Perceptions Among Students and Faculty in the United States

Katie Mercer, Georgia Southern University
Jacqueline Mesenbrink-Sainz, Georgia Southern University
Kelly Sullivan, Georgia Southern University
John South, Kennesaw State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Incorporating Metacognitive Questioning to Improve Student Learning In Math and Logic

Jared Schlieper, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

“Less is More”: Exploring How a Condensed Syllabus May Boost Student Access and Engagement

Jessica Higgins, High Point University
MaryEllen Martino, High Point University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Modality Matters: Exploring learning outcomes across institutional contexts

Ellen Williams, Georgia Southern University
Deborah Lee, East Georgia State College

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

My Learning Journey with AI: A Student Perspective on Studying Smarter

Aiden Garcia-Sheffield, Georgia Southern University
Estelle Bester, Georgia Southern University
Diana Botnaru, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Perceived Value and Motivation of Skills-based Experiential Learning Activities through Focus Group Discussion with Past Students

Karen Perell-Gerson, Georgia Gwinnett College
Caroline Hanson, Georgia Gwinnett College

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Programmatic Assessment: Identifying Affective Factors Impacting Student Learning Experiences and Outcomes

Jordan Sandoval, Western Washington University
Kirsten Drickey, Western Washington University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Shaping Perceptions: The Influence of University-Inspired Concepts, Theories, and Lectures on Student Professional Understanding

Natonya Early, The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Tammy Marcin, The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Tania Tablinsky, The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Should I Let Artificial Intelligence Take Notes for Me?: An Experimental Test of the Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Notetaking to Support Student Learning

Michael Andreychik, Fairfield University
Karl Schmidt, Fairfield University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Student Perceptions of Career-Readiness Competencies Developed in General Education Courses

Karen Perell-Gerson, Georgia Gwinnett College
Kristie Walsdorf, Georgia Gwinnett College
Wendy Anderson, Georgia Gwinnett College

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Student Satisfaction and Engagement from the Use of Experiential Learning Opportunities to Facilitate Critical Thinking Skills instead of Rote Memorization

Caroline Hanson, Georgia Gwinnett College
Karen Perell-Gerson, Georgia Gwinnett College

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Supporting and Assessing Our Students-as-Partners Program: Challenges and Successes

Teha Cooks, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree: Origins, Processes, and Lessons Learned through Changing Directions

McKinley Thomas, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Complex Processes of Learning: Supporting Nontraditional College Students

Jamie Gilbert, Athens State University
William Davis, Athens State University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Effect of Adding More Contact Hours to Pre-Calculus

Adrian Gentle, University of Southern Indiana
Yalcin Sarol, University of Southern Indiana
William Wilding, University of Southern Indiana

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The File Drawer Problem in SoTL Research: Learning from Lack of Findings

Anna Brady, Georgia Southern University
Kevin Reagan, Georgia Southern University
Abraham Flanigan, Georgia Southern University
Gwendolyn Denise Carroll, Georgia Southern University
Diana Botnaru, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Impact of a STEM Resource Center on Student Success in College Algebra

Thanh-Thuy Nguyen, Johnson C. Smith University
Nequea Coleman, Johnson C. Smith University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

The Military Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Lauren Mackenzie, Marine Corps University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Through a Holistic Lens: Applying Integrated Behavior Theories to Teaching and Learning in First-Year Seminar.

Aubrey Jackson-Conner, Indiana University Indianapolis

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tied together: Collaborative planning, First Year Students, and the Campus Read

Autumn Caines, The University Of Michigan
Anne Dempsey, The University Of Michigan
Kristin Polling, The University Of Michigan
Jessica Riviere, The University Of Michigan

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Higher Education Syllabi: Examining Accessibility and Inclusivity

Danielle Morsching, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

You Don’t Have to SoTL Alone: Librarians as Allies in SoTL’s Grand Challenges

Kevin Reagan, Georgia Southern University
Rebecca Hunicutt, Georgia Southern University
Dawn Nikki Cannon-Rech, Georgia Southern University
Diana Botnaru, Georgia Southern University

Harborside Ballroom East

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Modeling Reflective Practice: Cultivating Student Agency Through Observed Self- Assessment

Keif Schleife, Kennesaw State University

Scarbrough 1

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Publishing and Reviewing for ijSoTL: A Practical Guide for SoTL Scholars

Larissa Pires, Georgia Southern University
Hui Jin, Georgia Southern University
Selçuk Doğan, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 2

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Supporting College Students’ Mental Health in an Academic Setting: Faculty Perspectives

April Garrity, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 2

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

From Open to Outstanding: Refining OER to Enhance Literacy Teacher Preparation and Learning Transformation

Michelle Amos, Georgia Southern University
Elizabeth Prosser, Georgia Southern University
Leslie Chala-Roberts, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 3

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Syllabus as an Invitation: Designing for Inclusion and Belonging

Kristina Rouech, Central Michigan University
Holly Hoffman, Central Michigan University
JoDell Heroux, Central Michigan University

Scarbrough 3

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy: Tools for Enhancing Student Learning and Curiosity

Brad Bailey, University of North Georgia
Elaine Bailey, Piedmont University

Scarbrough 4

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

It’s A Small World: Integrating Awe into your Teaching Practice

Eileen Grodziak, Penn State
Laura Cruz, Penn State

Scarbrough 4

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Open Pedagogy PIT STOP: A Roadmap for Technology-Driven Faculty Innovation Focused on Scholarship

Maria Gallardo-Williams, North Carolina State University
David Tully, North Carolina State University
William Cross, North Carolina State University
Katya Mueller, North Carolina State University
Tyler Kroon, North Carolina State University
Colin Keenan, North Carolina State University

Scarbrough 5

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Reimagining Old Ideas About Teaching and Learning: Rethinking Teaching and Learning in the “Real World”

Jacob Boers, Georgia State University

Scarbrough 5

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

“A gentle reminder”: How nudging every student using electronic notifications can increase engagement and learning

Jeffrey Reber, University of West Georgia
Meggie Miller, University of West Georgia
Jon Preston, University of West Georgia

Scarbrough 2

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Emerging Technologies for Supporting SoTL Empirical Designs

Hilary Steiner, Kennesaw State University

Scarbrough 3

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

A Framework for Implementation of Virtual Reality in Nursing Education

Kelly Russin, University of South Carolina
Anna Kell, University of South Carolina
Nakita Barnes, University of South Carolina
Misty Shipman, University of South Carolina

Scarbrough 4

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Exploring Embodied Learning: A Taxonomy of Space, Sensation, and Movement

Leslie Bayers, University of the Pacific
Julaine Fowlin, Medical University of South Carolina
Susan Hrach, Columbus State University

Scarbrough 5

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Exploring the Impact of Optional Synchronous Sessions in Asynchronous Learning

Rasha Ashraf, Georgia State University
Milind Shrikhande, Georgia State University

Scarbrough 1

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Is It Relevant? Understanding Students' Perceptions of a General Education Communication Course

Lauren Johnsen, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Scarbrough 1

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Cultivating Data and Media Literacy through Small Research

Annie Laurie Nichols, Georgia Southwestern State University

Scarbrough 2

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Reimagining Teacher Agency in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Komal Farooq, University of Georgia
Fan Yang, University of Georgia

Scarbrough 2

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Client Feedback Effects on Enjoyment, Motivation and Self- Efficacy in a Project- Based Learning Course

Krista Stacey, University of South Alabama
David Bourrie, University of South Alabama

Scarbrough 3

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Triumphs and Tribulations of Project- Based Learning in General Education Courses

Angela Pettitt, Pennsylvania State University - Dubois
Kathy Shaffer, Pennsylvania State University - Shenango

Scarbrough 3

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Using Progress Alerts to Predict Student Persistence, Retention, and Success

David Nalbone, Purdue University Northwest

Scarbrough 3

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Co-Teaching Across Math and Engineering: Helping Students See the Whole Story

Maila Hallare, United States Air Force Academy
Jayaraman Tanjore, United States Air Force Academy

Scarbrough 4

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Enhancing Student Engagement and Interaction through D2L's Advanced Authoring Tools: A Learning Analytics- Informed Approach

Mary Bester, Georgia Southern University
Kathryn Ziegler, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 4

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

From Learners to Leaders: Investigating Student-Led Review Sessions in a Differential Equations Class

Maila Hallare, United States Air Force Academy
Beth Schaubroeck, United States Air Force Academy
Robert Call, United States Air Force Academy
Austin Wallerstein, United States Air Force Academy
Shelby Stanhope, United States Air Force Academy
Sophia Schwalbe, United States Air Force Academy

Scarbrough 4

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Breaking the Silence: Moving Beyond the Lecture Hall Echo Chamber in Higher Education

Joshua Kies, Georgia Southern University
Elizabeth Snyder, Georgia Southern University
Cyndi Faudree, Georgia Southern University

Scarbrough 5

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Student perceptions of anti-racist pedagogy: A cross-disciplinary descriptive study

Ashley Davis, Boston University
Melisa Osborne, Boston University
Hope Haslam Straughan, Boston University
Maria Datel, Boston University
Christina Michaud, Boston University
Danielle Rousseau, Boston University

Scarbrough 5

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM

Year 1 of the EXACT Plan: Embedding Experiential Learning Activities in Freshman Level General Education Courses to Facilitate Critical Thinking

Karen Perell-Gerson, Georgia Gwinnett College
Thomas Lilly, Georgia Gwinnett College
Kathryn Deeley, Georgia Gwinnett College
Ying Guo, Georgia Gwinnett College
David Kerven, Georgia Gwinnett College
Patrick Ludolph, Georgia Gwinnett College
Ihor Pidhainy, Georgia Gwinnett College
Lissa Pollacia, Georgia Gwinnett College
Cindy Robertson, Georgia Gwinnett College
Kristie Walsdorf, Georgia Gwinnett College

Scarbrough 5

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM