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The day begins with the Undergraduate Research Symposium from 9 am to 12 pm, followed by the BIAC Plenary at 12:15 pm, and the Faculty and Graduate Research Symposium from 1:30 to 6 pm, with many events taking place throughout the day.
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Perspectives on Education: Human Rights, Reverse Mentoring, and Embracing AI 3:40 - 4:40 pm | faculty & graduate panel session III Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 113
Matthew Speno Human Rights, Sports, and Special Education
This presentation is based on a chapter I wrote that systematically discusses a specific relationship between sports and human rights. My work is an examination into how high school special education students have the human right to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities such as athletics. Along with this right, special education students have the right of access to coaches who are trained in the nuances of learning differences.
Cheryl Williams Reverse Mentoring
Nursing schools are increasingly interacting with diverse students who often have different learning needs and sociocultural and economic barriers. Generational divides between students and faculty are more expansive than ever and influence learning. Whether these racial disparities and widening generational divides are contributory, a perennial decline of historically disenfranchised students finishing nursing school exists, which bears urgent attention if we are to diversify the nursing workforce. Purpose. Teaching across these generational and racial divides is essential to nursing education. Methods. A literature review found no articles detailing reverse mentoring in nursing education. Results: Reverse mentoring has been used effectively in other disciplines. Conclusion. Reverse mentoring or intergenerational learning may be a process to elucidate and mitigate biases and barriers in nursing education.
Mike Testa Embracing Artificial intelligence in the College Classroom
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education signifies a pivotal shift, promising personalized and efficient learning environments that challenge the traditional pedagogical framework. This paper examines the transformative impact of AI in the college classroom, addressing the dual nature of its potential to enhance educational experiences against the backdrop of cultural and structural challenges. Employing Kotter’s 8-step change theory, the paper outlines a methodical approach to navigating the complexities of AI adoption, advocating for a systematic process that includes establishing a sense of urgency, building coalitions, forming strategic initiatives, and consolidating gains to ensure sustainable integration aligned with core educational values. The discussion extends to the practical implications for teaching, learning, and administrative processes, highlighting the need for a cultural and philosophical shift in understanding AI's role. It underscores the importance of maintaining equity and inclusivity while harnessing AI for educational innovation. The paper aims to provide a framework for educational institutions to leverage AI's capabilities deliberately, fostering a culture that embraces technological advancement and prepares students for an AI-integrated future.
