by Christopher Grabau, Program Director, Reinert Center Graduate student success often requires more than mastering coursework and research. It demands building a diverse network of professional relationships and experiences that can extend beyond your coursework or your primary advisor. Recent research from the University of Michigan's Rackham Graduate School (2024) emphasizes the importance of cultivating… Continue reading Utilizing the Reinert Center Services to Support Graduate Student Professional Development
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Hope and Connection: Themes from the Ignatian Pedagogy Institute
by Mitch Lorenz, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center The Reinter Center recently hosted the 2025 Ignatian Pedagogy Institute. The theme of the institute was how our courses can fulfill the Universal Apostolic Preference: “to accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future.” The quickly changing political landscape, and the recent disruptions to grant funding… Continue reading Hope and Connection: Themes from the Ignatian Pedagogy Institute
Teaching Authentically: Strategies to Remain Present in Uncertain Times
by Christopher Grabau, Program Director, Reinert Center Educators in higher education are navigating an increasingly complex landscape, where faculty and graduate student instructors must balance demands ranging from maintaining academic integrity and designing effective assessments, to fostering meaningful student engagement. These challenges are compounded by broader societal stresses and uncertainties, which affect both students and… Continue reading Teaching Authentically: Strategies to Remain Present in Uncertain Times
Supporting Neurodiversity Using UDL: An Exercise in “Where Do I Begin?”
by Mitch Lorenz, Instructional Developer, Reinert Center Winter break approaches and, with it, comes the Reinert Center’s annual Winter Institute. This half-day institute is tailored to match the Reinert Center’s annual theme. This year’s theme is “Teaching, Learning, and Neurodiversity” and the Winter Institute will focus on applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support… Continue reading Supporting Neurodiversity Using UDL: An Exercise in “Where Do I Begin?”
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