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Junior Faculty Spotlight: Colleen Moss

May. 1, 2022—Each year, the CFT blog highlights the work of our Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows. This month, Colleen Moss, School of Nursing, talks about some of the lessons she has gained from the Fellowship. As an early career faculty member, the learning curve is steep. There are many facets to consider when revising or redesigning a course. The...

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Junior Faculty Spotlight: Sayil Camacho

May. 1, 2022—Each year, the CFT blog highlights the work of our Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows. This month, Sayil Camacho, Peabody College, talks about some of the lessons she has gained from the Fellowship. Latinas make up less than 1 percent of all full professors in the professoriate. As a Latina, former undocumented person, and non-native English speaker, I navigate...

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Junior Faculty Spotlight: Mindy Johnson

Mar. 25, 2022—Each year, the CFT Newsletter highlights the work of our Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows. This month, Melinda Johnson, School of Nursing, talks about some of the lessons she has gained from the Fellowship. My time in the JFTF has been insightful and transformative to my teaching practice. Our small group seminars have provided me with a new colleague support...

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Junior Faculty Spotlight: Ibby Cizmar

Feb. 25, 2022—Each year, the CFT Newsletter highlights the work of our Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows. This month, Ibby Cizmar, Assistant Professor of Theatre specializing in Acting and Directing, talks about some of the lessons she has gained from the Fellowship. Through the JFTF program I have established connections with colleagues across disciplines and identified overlapping challenges across fields.Having a...

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Junior Faculty Spotlight: Hannah Kestner

Jan. 28, 2022—Each year, the CFT Newsletter highlights the work of our Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows. This month, Hannah Kestner, School of Nursing, talks about some of the lessons she has gained from the Fellowship. As a member of the nursing cohort of Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows, I have gained so much knowledge from my fellow nursing colleagues over...

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Junior Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Marcus

Dec. 9, 2021—Each year, the CFT Newsletter highlights the work of our Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows. This month, Michelle Marcus, Economics, talks about some of the lessons she has gained from the Fellowship. The Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows program has been an invaluable opportunity to reflect on my own teaching practices and to enhance my teaching efficiency and skills. Through teaching seminars,...

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