Many of the authors of the nearly 300 concept papers touch on certain themes. Some, such as curricular innovation, speak to a campus-wide interest. Others, such as homeland security or museum studies, cross the borders of two or three colleges. Finally, some fall within one college.
A series of “Thematic Conversations” for the university-wide topics are being scheduled. Faculty and staff who submitted papers, along with anyone else with interest, are encouraged to participate.
| University-wide Thematic Focus | Coordinator | Date, Time & Location |
| Student Learning | ||
Curricular Innovations |
Curricular Innovation Task Force | Thursday, February 14 10 a.m. to 12 noon HSC Lincoln Room |
Retention and Student Success |
Student Success Task Force | Thursday, February 14 10 a.m. to 12 noon Campus Life Building 100 |
Honors |
Curricular Innovation Task Force | Tuesday, February 12 10 a.m. to 12 noon Altgeld Hall Room 212 |
Themed Year |
Curricular Innovation Task Force | Monday, February 11 1 to 3 p.m. Davis Hall 119 |
| Professional Climate & Faculty Success | Harold Kafer | Tuesday, February 5 1:30-3:30 p.m. HSC 406 |
| Globalization | ||
Language & Linguistics |
Chris McCord | Friday, February 8 3-5 p.m. HSC Heritage Room |
Global Issues |
Deb Pierce | Thursday, February 7 2-4 p.m. HSC 303 |
| Education | ||
P-20 Partnerships |
Lemuel Watson & P-20 Task Force | Wednesday, February 13 2:30-4:30 p.m. Gabel 146 |
STEM Education |
Lemuel Watson & P-20 Task Force | Tuesday, February 5 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Gabel 146 |
| Environment & Energy | Promod Vohra/Chris McCord | Monday, February 4 1-3 p.m. Engineering Building 358 |
| Health & Wellness | Shirley Richmond/Rathindra Bose | Thursday, February 14 1-3 p.m. HSC 305 |
| Organizations & Regional Engagement | Denise Schoenbachler/Chris McCord | Friday, February 8 8-10 a.m. HSC Heritage Room |