Registration

8:00–8:30 am 

Welcome

8:30–8:55 am

Concurrent Session 4

9–9:55 am

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Connecting Classrooms to Communities: Leveraging AI for Proposal Development and Community Impact
Interactive workshop (55 minute)s

Tavis Bragg (Acadia University) and Dr. Nathan Corbett (Dalhousie University)

Building Connections through Accessibility: Considering a Strengths-based Approach
Conversation Circle (55 minutes)

Erin Fredericks, Amanda Manning, Lulu Larade (St. Thomas University)

Collaborate, Elevate, Innovate: Leveraging Communities of Practice to Transform Teaching
Interactive workshop (55 minutes)

Stephanie Bernier and Corey DeGagne (Dalhousie University)

Utilizing a Generative AI e-Learning Tool in a Business Cases Class to Enhance Students' Performance & Engagement
Research presentation session (25 minutes)

Dr. Susan Graham (University of Prince Edward Island)

Science and Science Education by, with and for Underrepresented Students
Practice session (in-person or online)

Presenters: Jessica Latimer, Peyton O'Regan, Rafiah Mir, Joshua Paris, Dr. Joseph Bielawski (Dalhousie University)
Non-presenting Authors: Yuri Kulish, Paul Bjorndahl, Dr. Katherine Dunn, Dr. John Archibald (Dalhousie University)

Break

9:55–10:10 am

Concurrent Session 5

10:10–11:05 am

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Fostering Belonging in Academic Spaces: Teaming up to Resist Imposterization
Interactive workshop (55 minutes)

Elyana Matos (Acadia University) and Juan Carlos (Acadia University, Maple League of Universities)

Bridging the Research-Education Gap in Higher Education
Conversation Circle (55 minutes)

Shawn Xiong, Sarah Wells, Leanne Stevens, Eda Ozsan, Jessica Latimer (Dalhousie University)

From AI as a Shortcut to AI as a Scaffold: Empowering Instructors to Enhance Writing Skills Through Feedback and Iterative Learning
Interactive workshop (55 minutes)

Shafik Nanji and Lindsey Arnold (St. Francis Xavier University)

Complete the Cipher: Experiential Hip Hop from the Mount
Practice session (25 minutes)

Michael McGuire (Mount Saint Vincent University)

Bridging Institutions and Communities: Lessons from 'Kitchen Wizards' a 15+ Year Program
Practice session (25 minutes)

Acacia Puddester, Jamal Amyoony, and Cayla Weiler (Acadia University)

Break

11:05–11:20 am

Concurrent Session 6

11:20–11:45 am

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Creating an Open Educational Resource on Equitable and Inclusive Approaches to Collaborative Care for Older Adults: Reflections on Case Study Development and Implementation
Practice session (25 minutes)

Presenter: Dr. Elaine Moody (Dalhousie University)
Non-presenting Authors: Gianisa Adisaputri; Heather McDougall, Dalhousie University and Dr. Leah Burns, Emily Carr University of Arts and Design   

More than a Lab Assignment: Implementation of a Learning Portfolio as Assessment
Challenge on Thing Challenge Grant Recipient

Dara Pelkey-Field (Dalhousie University)

Eco-Hope: Developing Strategies to Counter Eco-Anxiety in Students Through Campus, Curriculum, and Community-based Initiatives
Practice session (25 minutes)

Dr. Amy Mui, Dr. Susan Gass, and Dr. Georgia Klein (Dalhousie University)

Lunch Break

11:40 am–12:45 pm 

Concurrent Session 7

12:45–1:40 pm

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Bridging the Gap between industry demands and STEM education through pilot implementation of Practical Exams in Biochemistry Education
Practice session (25 minutes)

Presenter: Atieh Rafiei (Dalhousie University)
Non-presenting Author: Dr. Shawn Xiong (Dalhousie University)

An Experientially-Mediated Career Support Group Increases Core Competencies and Career Readiness in University Students
Research presentation session (25 minutes)

Dr. Elizabeth Bowering (Mount St Vincent University) Christine Frigault (Dalhousie University)

Integrating AI in Higher Education: Bridging Academic Practices with Industry Standards
Conversation Circle (55 minutes)

Nader Houella (Dalhousie University)

Supporting Unseen Professionals: Planning, Partnered Development, and Impact of the Ready to Lead Program
Panel/Team Discussion (55 minutes)

Dr. John Smith III and Dr. Emily Ballantyne (Mount Saint Vincent University)

Room Change

1:40–1:50 pm

Concurrent Session 8

1:50–2:45 pm

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Using AI in the University Classroom: Ideas, Best Practices, and Challenges
Conversation Circle (55 minutes)

Dr. Susan Graham (University of Prince Edward Island)

Applying Restorative Practices in Community
Conversation Circle (55 minutes)

Cheryl Veinotte-Mackey (Mount Allison University)

Modeling Excellence for Students
Interactive workshop (55 minute)

Dr. Elizabeth Wells and Toni Roberts (Mount Allison University)

Enhancing Learning and Collaboration with a Classroom Magazine Project
Practice session (25 minutes)

Karen Crosby and Christelinda Laureijs (Mount Allison University)

Spaced and Interleaved Programming Practice: The Role of Generative AI Tools
Research presentation session (25 minutes)

Presenters: Eric Poitras and Jeffry Paul Suresh Durai (Dalhousie University)
Non-presenting Authors: Marta Kryven (Dalhousie University) and Michael Pin-Chuan Lin (Mount Saint Vincent University)  

Break

2:45–3 pm

Closing Panel

3–4 pm

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Reflections, Connections, and Next Steps: A Guided Roundtable Discussion

Dr. Karen Gravett (University of Surrey, United Kingdom), Dr. Wanda Costen and Patricia Doyle-Bedwell, Dr. Marion Brown (Dalhousie University)