Ivy Tech Indianapolis Magazine, January 2022: Issue 1
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School of Arts, Sciences & Education
A Note from the Dean: Hello SASE,
As the summer semester slides toward a close, we have some news from your SASE administrative team. Kudos to our Executive Administrative Assistant and talented newsletter editor, Codi Shoemaker. This month Codi passed her comprehensive exams, moving her a step closer to completing her Master’s degree in Art History! Codi is in the last stages of completing her master’s thesis on the socio-economic role of pottery in pre-historic Korean burial rituals. A very bittersweet note: Dr. Amanda Owen-Pride will be leaving SASE at the end of July to take on a new role in Systems Office as the Executive Director of Student Records and College Registrar. In her multiple current roles—Department Chair (Assistant Dean) of the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education; Department Chair of General Studies, Liberal Arts, and Student Success; Coordinator of the Multicultural Media Producing Program, and Assistant Professor of Communication (whew!)—she has been a pillar of support for her colleagues, a valuable resource for students, and a thoughtful sounding board and friend for me. SASE will miss her, but I know you join in me in wishing her congratulations and bon voyage as she continues her journey. Cheers, Sara
Ivy Tech Community College
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Faculty Recognitions
LIZ WIERZBICKI
NATALIE SOLMER AMANDA OWEN-PRIDE
We’re proud to announce that Liz Wierzbicki, a dedicated and innovative fine arts program faculty member, has been selected to serve as our new program chair for fine arts! We’re looking forward to the new and exciting changes planned for our fine arts program.
Associate Professor Natalie Solmer was recently interviewed by the Indiana Humanities on why she teaches, how she came to be a faculty member at Ivy Tech, and her experience as a poet and writer. If you’re interested in seeing the interview, you can watch it here!
Everyone put your hands together for Dr. Amanda Owen-Pride! Our assistant dean and department chair recently completed her dissertation and after many years of hard work and dedication, she has finally been awarded the well-deserved title of ‘Doctor.’ Congratulations!
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before her tenure, and will continue to serve as an adjunct after the Summer Term. The retirement celebration was a joyous occasion, featuring leftover cake from the SASE Student Showcase and a spontaneous scrapbooking session for the retirement booklets gifted to each retiree. Many colleagues stopped by to share memories, and towards the end, Jack Cooney delivered a heartfelt speech. He remarked that among all the fortunate events in his life, perhaps the greatest was the privilege of spending his years surrounded by his Ivy Tech family and remarkable students. We encourage you to reach out to these cherished friends and congratulate them on their well-spent careers and the many new adventures that await them in retirement.
On May 10, the SASE crew gathered to celebrate the distinguished careers of four esteemed faculty members: Jack Cooney, Kevin Law, Michael Gorsline, and Robin Chaddock. Jack Cooney dedicated 17 years as a full-time history faculty member. He also served as an adjunct for two years before his tenure and will continue in this role. Kevin Law spent nine years as a full-time biology faculty member, after five years as an adjunct. Michael Gorsline dedicated an impressive 39 years as a full-time mathematics faculty member. Robin Chaddock contributed 13 years as a full- time IVYT faculty member, with five years as an adjunct
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Dr. Michael A. Sparks is currently working on editing materials for the 8th edition of Dautrich’s The Enduring Democracy , an American Government textbook for SAGE Publishing. The textbook is due to be released in spring 2025, so be sure to keep an eye out! What is SASE up to?
For those who were unable to attend, this year’s Indiana Black Expo: Summer Celebration was a grand success of community engagement and cultural diversity. But don’t worry - SASE was well- represented this year! Ernesto helped run the Ivy Tech booth while Lilandra and Codi went off to race network with other booths, such as the Indianapolis Black Firefighter’s Association and the Indiana Historical Society. And of course, to commemorate the occasion and their hard work, the trio posed for a well-deserved picture on the Summer Olympics Podium hosted by WTHR!
Encounters: A Family Production with Dr. Lorie A. Davis ADAPTED FROM THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE PUBLISHED BY: Indianapolis Recorder
Presented by Late Bloom Productions, “Encounters,” a stage play exploring themes of grief and loss during the pandemic premiered on June 21 at the Indiana Historical Society, Basile Theatre. Inspired by a true story, “Encounters” was written and set during the COVID-19 pandemic and tells the story of a woman’s experience with loss, aiming to take audiences on a journey of self-reflection and emotional healing, according to a press release.
“My hope is that the people will come and relate to the story and feel inspired and encouraged to explore healing on their own terms” Regina F. Smith, playwright, said in a statement. “When I lost my mother to COVID in 2020, I didn’t think I could recover. It was so unexpected, and I thought I had more time with her. This play is my process of healing and moving forward while carrying her lessons with me.” Smith, is the founder of Late Bloom Productions, as well as the beloved sister of program chair Dr. Lorie A. Davis. Dr. Davis participated in the production as one of the cast members, as well as behind the scenes by providing logistics, food, and costuming assistance. She noted that the turnout for both nights of the production was great, with the second night hosting well over 300 audience members. There’s even a promising chance of going on tour as a result of their success, with discussions pointing towards Louisville, Kentucky as the first stop. Stay tuned for updates on the potential tour dates and locations!
STUDENT SHOWCASE THE 2 ND ANNUAL
ABOVE: “Infiltration and Efficiency” was also a biology research project by students Charlie Schmidt and Saadaya Karmo. TOP LEFT: Our new button machine
was a popular pit-stop! BOTTOM LEFT: “The Effects of Caffeine on Plant Growth” was a biology research project by students Adil Ghazanfar and Leonardo Alarcon.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Kenny Rogers
On Tuesday, May 7, we hosted our second annual SASE Student Showcase. Though a smaller turnout than the year previous, it was no less successful! Around 50 students from our physics, biology, chemistry, early childhood education, art, and global studies programs participated. Research topics such as bacterial growth on reptile carpets, bacterial contamination on cosmetic testers, the effects of caffeine on plant growth, and more, highlighted the event. Additionally, students in the global studies program presented its International Virtual Exchanges and Collaborations with students in Colombia and Uzbekistan, focusing on global sustainable development goals. We’re looking forward to next spring, when we’ll be hosting the event once again. If you’re interested in having your class(es) participate, let us know! Submissions are available year-round, even if the show itself isn’t until spring.
ADAPTED FROM THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE WRITTEN BY: Shakkira Harris
SUMMER WORKSHOPS Turbocharge Your Career in Less Than a Day
Are your students looking for tips on how to get a job, or even improve in their current careers? Well good news! Ivy+ Career Link will be hosting a few more workshop sessions this summer. If students are interested, send them to the HireIvy app on MyIvy to RSVP, or email Lilandra Lestz, SASE Career Coach!
July 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Learning to Love Networking and Using It to Get a Job
July 23, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Using LinkedIn to Get a Job July 19, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
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ABOVE: Francesca Brown-Ward standing next to her piece ( Cookies , Foam & Paint) with her Pineapple Award in hand! LEFT COLUMN, TOP LEFT: B. Bright, Self , Screenprint LEFT COLUMN, TOP RIGHT: Charlie Himes, Guilt , Woodburning LEFT COLUMN, MIDDLE: Simar Mutti, Ice Cream , Foam & Paint LEFT COLUMN, LEFT: The “Hall o’ Gourds”
ARTFORCE 2024
UPCOMING EXHIBITION: ALUMNI, FACULTY & STAFF SHOW
Submission Dates: Monday, 8/5 (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.) and Tuesday, 8/6 (3:00 - 7:00 p.m.) Reception: Wednesday, August 14 (8/14/2024) at TBA Show Dates: August 15 - September 5 (8/15/2024-9/5/2024) Guidelines: We are accepting work from all alumni, faculty, and staff of every Ivy Tech campus. We can accept 2D, 3D, Digital, poetry, prose, sound, and installation works. There are no conceptual restrictions. Label information is due by Wednesday, June 31 by 11:59 p.m. There is a 5-piece work submission limit. For label and submission info/forms, please email Leena Dobouni.
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We invite you to join Ivy Tech’s Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle, Circle of Ivy, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students! Every year, our Circle comes together to create significant impact for our campus. Last year alone, the Indianapolis Circle raised over $26,000 and funded six transformative projects - some of which directly supporting SASE - for the Indianapolis campus. As a Circle of Ivy member, you’ll have the opportunity to vote on the project you want to see funded. Past initiatives have included support for IvyCARES, Organic Chemistry lab supplies, an urban garden for ENGL 111, funding for the Black Faculty & Staff Association, and much more! Typically, giving levels start at $100. However, a very generous Circle member is offering to sponsor half of the membership dues for six new Circle members for SASE faculty and staff! Meaning, you can maximize your impact for just $50! If you’re not interested in personally joining, please consider sponsoring a current student’s membership for $15. To further discuss Circle of Ivy and how you can join, please reach out to David Edge.
Exciting news for our avid readers! We have a limited number of physical copies of James Lang’s insightful book, Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning. This must- read explores practical, research-based strategies to enhance your teaching and foster student learning. Email Codi to secure your copy—request yours before they’re all gone!
Date: August 14 - August 23 (8/14-8/23) Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Julia M. Carson Learning Resource Center Join us at the Library for a FREE Book Fair. Browse hundreds of titles across various genres and topics to take home. UPCOMING BOOK FAIR
Part-Time Faculty Survey
The SASE Part-Time Faculty Committee wants to hear from our adjuncts! As valued members of the SASE team, your input and feedback are integral to the continuous improvement of our academic programs and support services. So, to ensure that we’re meeting your professional development needs effectively, we’re requesting that adjuncts participate in a brief survey. The survey should take no more than 3-5 minutes of your time, and your responses will play a vital role in shaping future professional development initiatives. To access the survey, please click here or use the following link: https://forms.gle/pzSk7FxBLURoB8wf6 Should you have any difficulties accessing the form, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding the survey, please do not hesitate to reach out to SASE Administration or Committee Chair, Don Vondrak, for assistance.
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Matthew Kennedy was a presenter and participant at the International Conference for Technology in Mathematics Education (ICTCM), hosted by Pearson, in New Orleans, Louisiana from March 7-9, 2024. In addition to earning MyLab Math Certification, Matthew presented a workshop demonstrating the use of the DESMOS internet-based graphing calculator to demonstrate Calculus I concepts involving dynamic change and attended multiple other presentations on a wide range of topics, including data analytics, artificial intelligence and its impact on education, and other technologies used for teaching advanced calculus courses. When not at the conference, Matthew enjoyed the amazing local cuisine and lots of live jazz and blues bands along Bourbon Street and was also able to view some landmarks during a run through town.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LeAnn Medsker and Danielle Marshall attended the 48 th National Organization for Student Success (NOSS) Conference, which took place at the Westgate hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada from February 14-17. The conference theme was “Betting on Student Success” and there were many engaging sessions to attend. LeAnn focused on sessions about building engagement in math classrooms as well as having an equity mindset when planning activities. There was also an excellent session on how to utilize AI as a helpful tool when planning lessons and coming up with new ideas for activities. The Friday keynote speaker, Darryl Bellamy, and his amazing presentation called “Fear(less) Inside” was really inspiring and gave a new perspective on LeeAnn’s journey as an educator.
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WRITTEN BY: Dr. Ann Whaley Scholarship Teaching of Conferences and organizations like NOSS are great opportunities for both full-time adjunct faculty for continuing professional development and building community with other educators at all levels across the country and world. They are great venues for fostering community, inspiring educators, and introducing new techniques that can be implemented in any classroom, from English Composition to Math to general Student Success. Whether at a national, regional, or local level, all faculty and staff should be encouraged to participate in these conferences and professional organizations whenever possible. On the other side as an adjunct, Danielle spent time in sessions involving discussions of supporting neurodiversity in the classroom, empowering faculty with service leadership, and implementing a morning routine called Power Hour as a form of continual professional development and connection. The variety of sessions and keynotes of the event were inspiring in how to reengage a diverse student population with several techniques to implement in her personal and teaching routines.
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The 2024 Midwest SoTL Conference, held at the Indiana University South Bend campus for the “Teaching Everyone Everywhere” conference. Two Ivy Tech Community College faculty members presented unique perspectives on creating connections with our students. Dr. Michelle Clemons, assistant professor of psychology in Sellersburg, Indiana, presented on how to amplify, elevate, engage students by fostering student connections. Dr. Ann Whaley, associate professor of communication in Indianapolis, discussed how personalizing your communication to each student can support and retain students. During the conference, attendees were treated to a lively presentation on “Connections are Everything: Relational Teaching for Everyone, Everywhere,” by keynote speaker, Dr. Peter Felten, professor of history at Elon University. This lecture focused on his latest release of his book highlighting the need to make those connections and foster inquiry in students. As an added treat, all attendees were provided a link to share his stimulating stories and theories of creating meaningful connections to our students in this new publication. This book is offered for free: Connections are Everything: Relational Teaching for Everyone, Everywhere One interesting presenter, Amal Khalifa, from Purdue University Fort Wayne, highlighted the importance of using Team-Based Learning (TBL) and considering incorporating the opportunity for students to summarize a class session of learning with one-minute papers, having them make predictions of outcomes or case studies, using worksheets to check reading comprehension of assigned chapters/modules, a module take-away writing assignment, and having writing assignments peer graded, all to measure knowledge acquisition (from reading), readiness accuracy process (testing), and knowledge application (applied learning exercises). However, the most impactful information came from Dr. Clemons, where she strongly suggests informing students of “imposter syndrome,” especially those who feel they don’t belong in college. This was shared by many professors in the room, who mentioned how they, too, once felt out of place.
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Teach & Learn Series Teach & Learn Sessions are primarily hosted virtually around lunchtime on Fridays. Feel free to munch while you watch! But if you can’t join, then keep an eye out for some summary emails with recordings and resources. Interested in hosting a Teach & Learn session of your own? Fill out an interest form here! Professor Gerald Maki recently presented at the EURIE: Eurasia Higher Education Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. While there, he and Muborak Kattaboyeva from Termez State University in Uzbekistan delivered a talk titled “International Virtual Exchanges and Critical Peace Education.” After two years of virtual collaboration and countless hours on Zoom, this was Gerald and Muborak’s first opportunity to meet in person. Gerald is grateful to represent SASE at this international event and looks to bring much of the experience back to the students and faculty of Ivy Tech as we grow our global learning opportunities.
SUMMER SESSIONS C.R.T. Explainer: Critical Race Theory and Culturally Responsive Teaching with Gayle Cosby
FALL SESSIONS
Sessions TBD
TBA
Incorporating Engaging Course Content with Dr. Ann Whaley
Creating Mini Simulations with Dr. Michael A. Sparks In our most recent Teach & Learn Session, department chair Dr. Michael Sparks shared his innovative approach
In this Teach & Learn Session, Associate Professor Dr. Ann Whaley shared strategies and materials for setting up engaging course content and fostering meaningful online connections with students. Dr. Whaley provided insight on many different free, interactive materials, from textbooks to courses, that could easily be incorporated in both virtual and face-to-face classes. She also discussed the importance of authenticity and cultivating a dynamic and collaborative learning environment with students. For more information, you can check out the recording here or reach out to Dr. Whaley.
to boosting student engagement through mini simulations. Drawing inspiration from the ‘choose- your-own-adventure’ model, these simulations can be tailored to nearly any subject, offering an interactive and enjoyable method to assess reading comprehension. Dr. Sparks demonstrated how these simulations can transform traditional coursework into dynamic learning experiences, keeping students actively involved and excited about their studies. For more information, you can check out the recording here or reach out to Dr. Sparks.
Do you have something you’d like to include in the SASE Spotlight? Just email Codi! The SASE Part-Time Faculty Committee currently has three (3) openings for adjunct faculty to join. The committee meets monthly and seeks to support the experience of part-time faculty. Past areas of focus have included the development of teaching awards, strengthening onboarding, and refining the fee remission process. Background info can be read here . Consider joining the committee by filling out this interest form. For more information, please contact Don Vondrak . We would love to have your voice! NEW ADJUNCT FACULTY MEMBERS for the SASE PT FACULTY COMMITTEE Now Seeking:
Upcoming Events 2024 Convocation: August 13 FREE Book Fair: August 14-23 Alumni, Faculty & Staff Show: August 14 2024 SASE Fall Kickoff: August 14
Did you know that the development of color terms in languages follows a remarkably consistent pattern across different cultures? Linguistic research has shown that languages tend to acquire color terms in a specific order. The earliest color distinctions are typically between dark and light. As languages evolve, they usually add terms for red, then green and yellow (or yellow and green), followed by blue, and finally, more specific colors such as brown, purple, pink, orange, and gray. This pattern suggests a universal aspect of human perception and cognition, revealing how
our understanding and description of the world around us have developed over time!
COOL FACT
A Note from the Editor: Hello, everyone! We have many changes awaiting us in the coming months as we prepare for our
upcoming move. For those located in IFC, SASE leadership advises that you take home at least one box of personal items at the end of every week. Administrative tasks can be tedious, though, so if you need someone to organize, scan, or shred files, please don’t hesitate to ask me! Same with digitizing files - if you need pages separated, combined, re-organized, or redacted, then send them my way and I’ll see it gets completed. On another note, I’ve been encouraged to share that I have successfully completed my comprehensive exams. With only one semester left of my master’s degree program, all that remains is to finish and defend my thesis. I’m very much looking forward to completing my degree and kickstarting the next phase of my academic and professional journey. (Don’t worry, I’ll be around for a while yet!) I’m also incredibly grateful for all the support and encouragement I’ve received from colleagues, mentors, and dear ones. Anyway, thank you for reading this edition of the newsletter and for your continued support for the School of Arts, Sciences & Education here at Ivy Tech Indianapolis. Please look forward to the next edition!
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