Learning Communities
Learning Communities are cohort-based groups formed around shared interests, challenges, or goals. These communities foster sustained engagement, peer learning, and collaborative inquiry in a supportive environment.
Key Features
- Regular meetings (minimum 60 minutes)
- Topic-based membership
- Co-learning and co-leadership
- Scholarly and reflective approach
- Action-oriented and forward-facing
- Career-stage or project-based relevance
Early Career Learning Community
Session 1: Wednesday, September 17 or Thursday, September 18.
Session 2: Wednesday, October 22 or Thursday, October 23.
Session 3: Wednesday, December 3 or Thursday, December 4.
Location: Williams 326 with the option to attend via Zoom.
Join your peers in this open and welcoming environment designed to reduce your stress and increase your success! Explore topics which inform your teaching, scholarship, and career advancement.
Civic Engagement Book Discussion: Democracy in Retrograde
Session 1: Tuesday, September 23.
Session 2: Tuesday, October 14.
Session 3: Tuesday, November 4.
Location: Online - Zoom.
Join us for a community reading of Democracy in Retrograde by Sami Sage and Emily Amick. Discover how to create change in our country and our lives.
Online Education Learning Community
Dates: Thursday, September 11
Thursday, October 9
Thursday, November 13
Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Williams 325.
Designed for ISU instructors teaching fully online or hybrid courses, this community offers a space to share experiences, co-learn, and navigate the evolving world of online teaching.
Small Changes Learning Community
Dates: Wednesday, September 10
Wednesday, September 24
Wednesday, October 8
Wednesday, October 22
Wednesday, November 5.
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Williams 326 with the option to attend via Zoom.
For ISU faculty with 4+ years of experience, this group offers peer support, networking, and mentorship to build confidence in teaching.
Teaching with Presence Learning Community
Dates: Wednesday, September 10
Wednesday, October 1
Wednesday, October 22
Wednesday, November 12.
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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