Transforming Curricula

Workshop Series

As higher education faces growing demands for affordability, relevance and student success, university instructors and administrators should review program curricula to ensure they still meet their learners’ needs and prepare them for personal and professional growth. 

The “Transforming Curricula” Workshop Series invites UofL administrators and instructors from all ranks, fields and modalities to engage in conversations with experts about evidence-based approaches, practices and resources contributing to student success and thriving academic units. 

The three workshops will discuss:

  1. High-impact practices
  2. Affordable learning materials
  3. Successful program (re-)development strategies

 

Workshop Offerings

Participants may sign up for one or multiple workshops of the series. Those who attend all three workshops will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Delphi Center.

All workshops are hybrid in which participants may choose to attend either in-person in the TILL Classroom, located on the 3rd Fl. of Ekstrom Library, or virtually via MS Teams.

Each workshop is limited to 45 participants total, across both modalities.

Topic

Date / Time          

Description

Local and Global Engagement via High-Impact Practices

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Thurs., Feb. 27, 2025
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Explore the role of high-impact practices (HIPs) in fostering student success. Learn what HIPs are, how they enhance learning, and strategies to incorporate them into your programs. 

Guest speakers include representatives from the International Center and Center for Engaged Learning.

Affordable Learning Materials and Free Library Resources

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Tues., Apr. 15, 2025
1 – 2 p.m.

Discover pathways to low-cost and no-cost learning materials through collaboration with the library. This session focuses on integrating open educational resources (OERs) and leveraging free library materials to create more equitable and accessible programs. 

Guest speakers will include representatives from Ekstrom Library.

Designing Programs for Student Success

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Tues., May 6, 2025
12:30 – 2 p.m.

Determine pathways to create thriving programs that support student success. Among others, discussed curricular strategies will include data-driven decisions, removing curricular barriers, revising course materials and grading policies, an increased sense of community and belonging, and collaborations with community partners.

Guest speakers will include representatives from academic units in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, and the J.B. Speed School of Engineering.

 

Facilitator

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Lucian Rothe Headshot

Lucian Rothe, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of German at the University of Louisville, specializing in applied linguistics and education. He received his PhD. in German from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a minor in second language acquisition. His work focuses on community perceptions, language programming, and teacher training. Lucian has taught various language and pedagogy courses in Germany and the United States and mentored K-16 instructors. Recognized for his innovative instruction, Dr. Rothe received the 2023 TILL Teaching Innovation Award and the 2024 Diversity Champion Award from the College of Arts and Sciences. As a Delphi Center Faculty Affiliate, he looks forward to sharing his experiences and facilitating conversations among educators from all fields and other university stakeholders to enhance the educational experience on campus. You may find more information about Lucian here.

 

 

Space is limited. Please register prior to event.

 

Questions? Please contact Robin Zahrndt via email or call 502.852.8504.