Spring 2026

What Is A Learning Circle?

Learning Circles are small communities of faculty and staff who meet on a regular basis during a single semester. Participation is voluntary, and faculty facilitators choose a particular book or set of articles on learning and teaching or professional development. Participants discuss the book during their sessions. There are five sessions. Participants need to attend at least three sessions.  All participants receive a Certificate of Participation for their Faculty Portfolio. Books are provided to each participant.

How Do I Get a Book?

Starting the first week of the semester, on January 5, 2026, books can be picked up from the bookcase in FL 212 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. We have a limited number of books. Only take a book if you can commit to attending a majority of the sessions, or the book needs to be returned. Joining late or picking up a book might result in not getting a copy.

How Do I Add the Meetings to My Calendar?

To join the Learning Circle, select the "Join Teams". Once you join Teams, you will see instructions on how to add each session to your calendar. 

Questions or Suggestions for Future Learning Circles?

Contact Trevor Morris at [email protected] with any questions or suggestions for future books. 

Click on the book images below for date, time, and registration! Click on the book title for the Amazon description.

Pedagogy and legacy
 

The Courage to Teach Guide for Reflection and Renewal by Parker J. Palmer

Livestream on Teams

Monday @ 1 pm on the following dates: 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/16, 3/30

Facilitated by Stevie Munz & Brent Austin 

Join Teams

Once added to the Team, do this to add the meetings to your Outlook calendar: 

  1. Open Teams and go to Teams 
  2. Select the Learning Circle
  3. Go to the meeting and select "More Options", the three dots on the right of the meeting, and then "View meeting details."
  4. Then, in the top left, select "Add to calendar".

 

Managed Hearts
 

Managed Heart: Commercialization of Human Feeling

Livestream on Teams

Monday @ 1:30 pm on the following dates: 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/16, 3/30

Facilitated by Melissa Hirschi, Malisa Brooks, & Colleen Peterson

Join Teams

Once added to the Team, do this to add the meetings to your Outlook calendar: 

  1. Open Teams and go to Teams 
  2. Select the Learning Circle
  3. Go to the meeting and select "More Options", the three dots on the right of the meeting, and then "View meeting details."
  4. Then, in the top left, select "Add to calendar".

 

Trauma Informed Pedagogy
 

Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Higher Education: A Faculty Guide for Teaching and Learning

Tuesday @ 12 pm - 1 pm on the following dates: 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/17, 3/31

Livestream on Teams

Facilitated by Amy Stutzenberger

Join Teams

Once added to the Team, do this to add the meetings to your Outlook calendar: 

  1. Open Teams and go to Teams 
  2. Select the Learning Circle
  3. Go to the meeting and select "More Options", the three dots on the right of the meeting, and then "View meeting details."
  4. Then, in the top left, select "Add to calendar".
Pathways of Social Impact
 

Pathways of Social Impact: Higher Education for the Public Good

Wednesdays @ 1 pm - 2 pm on the following dates: 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/18, 4/1

Livestream on Teams

Facilitated by Sean Crossland

Join Teams

Once added to the Team, do this to add the meetings to your Outlook calendar: 

  1. Open Teams and go to Teams 
  2. Select the Learning Circle
  3. Go to the meeting and select "More Options", the three dots on the right of the meeting, and then "View meeting details."
  4. Then, in the top left, select "Add to calendar".
Teaching Across Cultures
 

Teaching Across Cultures: Contextualizing Education for Global Mission

Wednesdays @ 2 pm - 3 pm on the following dates: 1/28, 2/11, 2/25, 3/18, 4/1

Livestream on Teams

Facilitated by Meghana Rawat

Join Teams

Once added to the Team, do this to add the meetings to your Outlook calendar: 

  1. Open Teams and go to Teams 
  2. Select the Learning Circle
  3. Go to the meeting and select "More Options", the three dots on the right of the meeting, and then "View meeting details."
  4. Then, in the top left, select "Add to calendar".
The Present Professor
 

The Present Professor (Teaching, Engaging, and Thriving in Higher Ed)

Thursdays @ 11 am - 12 pm on the following dates: 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/19, 4/2

Livestream on Teams

Facilitated by Rachel Arocho

Join Teams

Once added to the Team, do this to add the meetings to your Outlook calendar: 

  1. Open Teams and go to Teams 
  2. Select the Learning Circle
  3. Go to the meeting and select "More Options", the three dots on the right of the meeting, and then "View meeting details."
  4. Then, in the top left, select "Add to calendar".
Evicted
 

Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI

Thursdays @ 2 pm - 3 pm: 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/19, 4/2

Livestream on Teams

Facilitated by Trevor Morris

Join Teams

Once added to the Team, do this to add the meetings to your Outlook calendar: 

  1. Open Teams and go to Teams 
  2. Select the Learning Circle
  3. Go to the meeting and select "More Options", the three dots on the right of the meeting, and then "View meeting details."
  4. Then, in the top left, select "Add to calendar".
Evicted
 

Pedagogy of Kindness

Thursdays @ 3 pm - 4 pm: 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/19, 4/2

Livestream on Teams

Facilitated by Matt Comi, Katelyn Malae, Jessica Smith

Join Teams

Once added to the Team, do this to add the meetings to your Outlook calendar: 

  1. Open Teams and go to Teams 
  2. Select the Learning Circle
  3. Go to the meeting and select "More Options", the three dots on the right of the meeting, and then "View meeting details."
  4. Then, in the top left, select "Add to calendar".
4000 Weeks
 

Four Thousand Weeks

Fridays @ 12 pm - 1 pm: 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3

Livestream on Teams

Facilitated by MaryLynne Lawson

Join Teams

Once added to the Team, do this to add the meetings to your Outlook calendar: 

  1. Open Teams and go to Teams 
  2. Select the Learning Circle
  3. Go to the meeting and select "More Options", the three dots on the right of the meeting, and then "View meeting details."
  4. Then, in the top left, select "Add to calendar".