Faculty Learning Communities: 2016-2017

A faculty learning community (FLC) meets regularly to explore a teaching topic that interests them.  This interdisciplinary group researches the topic, reads together, and supports each other in making positive changes in the classroom.  Since Fall 2013, members of the VU faculty have been involved in multiple FLCs each year.

Mindset: Moving Students from a Fixed to a Growth Mindset

Shannon Dubois and Geoffrey Wetherell

Students sometimes fail because they are convinced that they have a set amount of intelligence that cannot change: “I’m just no good at math” or “I don’t have a way…

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Creating a Compassionate Campus

Valpo is already known for preparing students to lead and serve.  But could we do a better job at getting students ready to solve the pressing challenges of our planet,…

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