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FACULTY & STAFF DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS:
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Rooted in Mission: Inclusive Excellence
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
Colleagues from Mount Saint Mary's University share how the institution's Catholic identity and founding by the Sisters of St. Joseph shape its inclusive excellence efforts.
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Meet the Speakers:
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Krishauna Hines-Gaither
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS Krishauna Hines-Gaither, PhD, is the inaugural Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles. Hines-Gaither holds a bachelor’s degree from Salem College, a women's college in North Carolina, a master’s degree in Spanish education from Wake Forest University and a PhD in cultural studies from UNC-Greensboro. For almost 20 years, Hines-Gaither was a college professor of Spanish; she also taught courses in Cultural Studies. She served as the first Director of Inclusiveness at Salem College. Thereafter, she served as the inaugural Associate Vice President overseeing Inclusive Excellence at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC, and later as their Interim Vice President. |
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Shannon Green
CSJ INSTITUTE SENIOR DIRECTOR In January 2016, the CSJ Institute appointed Shannon Green as its inaugural director. Shannon brings 20 years of experience to the Institute, including positions leading university religious, spiritual and pastoral outreach and volunteer programs. Prior to coming to the Mount, Shannon was director of campus ministry at Marymount California University in Rancho Palos Verdes and at Dominican University in River Forest, IL. She holds a Master of Divinity from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. |
Reclaiming Our Inheritance from Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
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The Consensus Statement of the Sisters of St. Joseph speaks of an “Ignatian-Salesian climate tempered by gentleness, peace and joy.” This presentation by Sr. Sallie Latkovich reflects on the inheritance the Sisters of St. Joseph have received from Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal. Our charism and spirit are rooted in their spirituality.
Sallie Latkovich is a Sister of St. Joseph, with a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Scripture and Spirituality. She has experience in higher education at St. Norbert College in DePere, WI, Barry University in Miami, FL, and Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, IL. After serving in leadership in the Congregation of St. Joseph, Sallie has now “retired” and resides in Ft. Myers, FL where she remains active in online teaching, spiritual direction, retreats, and presentations.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Panelists shared their best practices in integrating AI into their courses and course design, followed by a Q & A session.
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PANELISTS:
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Allen Karsina, Ph.D.
REGIS COLLEGE Assistant Professor, Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis |
Beryl Hoffman, Ph.D.
ELMS COLLEGE Professor of Computer Science, Co-chair of NSMT Division |
Brad Thames, Ph.D.
ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY Lead Instructional Designer, Academic Technology |
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024
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In this presentation, Dr. Ryan Murphy shared his reflections about his experience on the ACSSJ pilgrimage and the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and how it continues to shape his teaching, research, and ministry at Chestnut Hill College.
In June 2023, Ryan P. Murphy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sociology, was a faculty leader on an ACSSJ pilgrimage to Le Puy, France—where the Sisters of St. Joseph were founded in 1650. This pilgrimage was offered to students from the Association of Colleges of Sisters of St. Joseph institutions in the United States. In all, 17 students and 3 staff members from 9 ACSSJ institutions traveled to France to walk in the footsteps of those first six sisters—immersing themselves in the history, mission, and charism that animate our ACSSJ colleges and universities. |
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MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024
Colleagues joined for a conversation to learn more about the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph and hear from St. Joseph's University and Regis College faculty on how they have infused the charism into their religious studies and first-year seminar classrooms.
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FEATURED PANELISTS:
Sister Carol Allan, SSJ
ELMS COLLEGE Special Assistant to the President for Mission & Charism |
Dr. Tom Petriano
ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY Professor and Chair of Religious Studies |
Dr. Jennifer Krusinger
REGIS COLLEGE Associate Professor, Co-Director of the First-Year Experience and Director of the Writing Program |
WATCH PREVIOUS WORKSHOP RECORDINGS:
The 2023 ACSSJ faculty development series included responses to a survey of faculty across our institutions, focusing on perceptions of both changes in student learning and adaptations in teaching predicated on their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 300 ACSSJ faculty provided their insights in the survey, and panelists in each session responded to those insights with regard to themes related to technology and student learning, development, and support.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
The first installment of the series featured faculty from four ACSSJ campuses discussing “technology”, broadly interpreted, and how it has impacted teaching on our campus. While some embraced synchronous instruction and other technologies for the first time in March 2020, others have used these tools successfully for years. Panelists offered their own expertise and insights into how we continue to improve student learning and engagement through the use of technology. Moderated by Adam Weyhaupt, Ph.D., Provost, Fontbonne University |
PANELISTS:
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Stephanie de Sam Lazaro, OTD, MA, OTR/L
ST. CATHERINE’S UNIVERSITY Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Programs in Occupational Therapy, IPE Director for the Institute of Simulation and Interprofessional Learning (I-SAIL) Suzanne del Gizzo, Ph.D. CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE Chair, Center for Integrated Humanities, Professor of English |
Amy Poland, Ph.D.
ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK Associate Dean, Director of Online Learning, and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice Jenna Voss, Ph.D. FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY Associate Professor/Chair, Department of Communication Disorders and Deaf Communication |
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Many faculty have experienced changes in motivation and engagement from students in their courses. Research on standardized test scores and academic performance of college and high school students is beginning to show losses in academic preparation and performance from the COVID remote learning transition. This workshop built on the ACSSJ survey as faculty and staff in student support services discussed challenges and potential strategies to help students with motivation and achievement. Moderated by Anita Thomas, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Provost, St. Catherine University |
PANELISTS:
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Nicole Monteiro, Ph.D.
CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE Associate Professor of Psychology |
Jennifer Granger Sullivan, Ed.D.
ELMS COLLEGE Director of Experiential Learning |
Stacy Dean, Ph.D.
ST. CATHERINE’S UNIVERSITY Director, O'Neill Center for Academic Development and LEAP |
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FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023 This workshop built on the ACSSJ survey with faculty members discussing challenges and strategies for maintaining and enhancing the quality of learning in the classroom. Moderated by Margaret T. McLane, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, The College of Saint Rose |
PANELISTS:
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Dr. Peter DePergola
ELMS COLLEGE Shaughness Family Chair for the Study of the Humanities; Associate Professor of Bioethics and Medical Humanities; Executive Director, St. Augustine Center for Ethics, Religion, and Culture |
Dr. Lisa Oliverio
FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY Associate Professor of English; Co-director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning |
Dr. Jennifer Marlow
THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE Associate Professor of English and Coordinator of First Year Writing |
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TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023 How are AI tools like ChatGPT3 altering teaching, learning, and research? In this workshop, panelists offered their expertise and insights into how AI tools are altering teaching, learning, and research, as well as offered guidance on pedagogical best practices. Moderated by Chris Dougherty, Ph.D., Chestnut Hill College |
PANELISTS:
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Beryl Hoffman, Ph.D.
ELMS COLLEGE Co-Chair of Natural Science, Mathematics, and Technology & Professor of Computer Science Lynn McGoey, Ph.D. ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK Associate Dean for Student Success Long Island and Associate Professor in Psychology & Childhood or Adolescence Special Education |
Amy Poland, Ph.D.
ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK Associate Dean, Director of Online Learning, and Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice Ian MacDonald, Ph.D. THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE Dean, School of Mathematics & Sciences, Acting Dean, Huether School of Business & Professor, Computer Science & Cybersecurity |