Position Open for Faculty/Education Developer at the Schreyer Institute!
A position has opened at the Schreyer Institute for an experienced Faculty/Educational Developer with expertise in teaching for equity and inclusion. Join our team of dedicated Instructional Consultants in advancing and inspiring excellence in Penn State’s teaching and learning community. This is a full-time, non-tenure, in-person position with flexibility to work remotely at times.
To learn more, view the position at: https://bit.ly/PSU-SITE-EdDevEqIncl
Meet the Schreyer Institute Consultants: Larkin Hood
Larkin Hood, an associate director and faculty consultant at Penn State's Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, collaborates with faculty to enhance teaching methods and create inclusive learning environments. Her background in archaeology and educational outreach informs her approach, particularly in working with STEM faculty. She values personal interactions, helping instructors refine their teaching strategies while fostering enthusiasm for educational innovation. Beyond her role, Hood leads research on mid-career faculty development, aiming to enrich teaching practices across higher education. Outside of work, she finds inspiration in riding horses, seeing parallels between effective communication with horses and teaching.
Read full quotes from Hood’s interview on Penn State’s Meet the Schreyer Institute Consultants: Larkin Hood news story.
Schedule a meeting with Larkin Hood through our directory.
Resources for Instructors: PSU Pathways to Pedagogy
Planning for your fall courses this summer? Penn State’s Pathways to Pedagogy website provides a multitude of tools for instructors to support student learning in their classrooms through mini lessons and guides. Explore new ice breaker questions for the beginning of the semester. Encourage students to think critically about the lesson content by having them curate test questions and one sentence summaries. Improve your student's information retention through memory matrices and one-minute papers. Pathways to Pedagogy can help you elevate your students’ classroom experience and engagement through simple activities.
Learn more on the Pathways to Pedagogy website.
Schreyer Institute Bids Fond Farewell to Humphrey Fellow Odgerel Batsaikhan
Dr. Batsaikhan, Vice Director of Otgontenger University in Mongolia, worked with the Schreyer Institute and the PSU College of Education for the Hubert Humphrey scholarship program during the summer of 2023. She recently published a news report on her experience with the Schreyer Institue, informing her collogues in Mongolia on the work we do for PSU faculty.
“In addition to studying at an excellent school and program, I made new colleagues, friends, and colleagues with whom I spent the most time during the 10 months, the supportive, talented, and friendly staff at the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. I am writing this short article with the sincere desire to share my thoughts about this institute with colleagues, employees in the field of education, and Mongolian readers who pay attention to the professional development of teachers.”
“Let's close this short article by wishing success and thanking this talented team, who are always ready to generously share their knowledge and experience to support and contribute to the development of Mongolian higher education teachers.”
- Dr. Batsaikhan
The Schreyer Institute thanks Dr. Batsaikhan for sharing her experience and taking the time to inform interested parties in Mongolia on what we do to promote excellence in teaching. We wish her best wishes as she continues her work to enhance professional development of teaching in higher education institutions in Mongolia!
Check out her full news article: https://tur.mn/t/s/16477
Schreyer Grant Funds Abington Faculty Equity and Inclusion Workshop
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at Penn State funded a grant to enhance teaching for equity and inclusion at Penn State Abington. Melanie Boston received a $3,600 grant for her proposal "Intercultural Development on Campus: Shifting Perceptions," aiming to integrate these elements into pedagogy. Tara Harvey of True North Intercultural conducted workshops where faculty learned to recognize and adapt their cultural assumptions, without compromising academic standards. Participants, including faculty and Global Programs staff, completed the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) to assess their cultural mindset and skillset. Feedback emphasized the personal journey towards equity and inclusion in teaching, guided by understanding interactions' impact on students' experiences. The grant was part of the Schreyer institute's initiative to foster systemic changes in teaching and learning.
Learn more about our grants on the Schreyer Institute grants page.
Read more on Penn State’s news article.
Teaching Excellence at PSU: Five Penn State Faculty Granted Prestigious Professorship
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence would like to congratulate five Penn State faculty members for earning the prestigious title of Evan Pugh University Professor through excellent teaching.
The five honored professors are:
- Réka Albert, distinguished professor of physics and biology, Eberly College of Science
- Suresh Canagarajah, Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Applied Linguistics, English, and Asian Studies, College of the Liberal Arts
- Vijaykrishnan Narayanan, A. Robert Noll Chair Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering; distinguished professor of engineering and associate dean for innovation in the College of Engineering.
- Clive Randall, distinguished professor of materials science and engineering, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
- S. Shyam Sundar, James P. Jimirro Professor of Media Studies, Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications
Read more about the Professorship in Penn State's article.
It is the mission of the Schreyer Institute to advance and inspire excellence in Penn State’s teaching and learning community. Learn more about how the Schreyer Institute inspires excellence on our Vision and Mission page.
