LU Monday Moment - Faculty Development Coffee Talk

Take a listen as our counselor Demetria Robinson introduces herself and shares an exciting wellness event open to face-to-face classes in April. We'll also hear from Dr. Emisha Maytubby about tips for creating a safe and welcoming environment to discuss mental health in the classroom. Learn about the wellness resources right here at Langston University.

Welcome to our first podcast of 2024! In this episode, Mrs. Jillian Bray, the Annual Gifts and Giving Officer for the Langston University Foundation shares valuable information to help Langston faculty and staff understand the vital role of the LU Foundation and how we can support the Foundation in providing scholarships and assistance for Langston students. Here is the link mentioned in the podcast:

Grab a mason jar and fill it with fun self-care ideas - Dr. Brittany Mays provides simple strategies to build small yet intentional moments of self-care into your busy work days. Tune in to learn how a self-care jar can uplift your day and get a sneak peek at an upcoming faculty meeting activity.

This was from November 2023, but I updated the audio so it looks like it was published in February 2024. It is the same episode, though.

As we prepare for Thanksgiving and winter breaks, having some Narcan nasal spray on hand can help all Lions respond to someone with a suspected overdose.

Ms. Sandra Brown gives us an overview of Narcan, which is a safe, easy-to-use nasal spray that reverses the effects of overdoses for 30-90 minutes, giving time to call emergency services. Kits and training are available through Ms. Brown's office, and you can also order a kit for free from: https://okimready.org/

This week on the podcast, we have Dr. Brittany Mays joining us for an uplifting discussion on maintaining an upbeat mindset through self-care.

Dr. Mays, Assistant Professor in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department at Langston University, shares how she integrates small self-care practices into her busy schedule to find moments of optimism during challenges.

Tune in to hear Dr. Mays' insights on shifting perspective, taking time for meditation and reflection, and staying energized through activities like tennis. Her wisdom provides simple yet powerful ways to care for yourself while caring for others.

The transcript is available on the Faculty Development Canvas Page.

Continuing our last podcast's conversation, what does a flipped classroom look like with Bloom's mixed in? What is "the day in the life" of a discussion-based class session? Listen in as Dr. Elizabeth Albright explains.

This week, we are getting started on a series of student engagement with Dr. Elizabeth Albright, who is the chair of the Psychology department and a professor in the School of Education. In this episode, we are talking about flipped classroom.