ANNUAL JANUARY FACULTY SUMMIT

JANUARY 16, 2025 8:30 A.M.—1:00 P.M. HST

Team-Based Learning (TBL) commonly relies on Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique (iFAT) scratch cards to facilitate group readiness assurance testing; however, this approach poses logistical limitations for online teaching. This presentation will describe an innovative assessment redesign in which Qualtrics replaced traditional iFAT forms for the group portion of a TBL assessment in two Doctor of Physical Therapy courses. The digital assessment was structured to preserve key TBL principles, including team consensus, immediate feedback, and accountability, while allowing multiple attempts with decreasing point values. Use of Qualtrics enabled automated scoring, real-time feedback, and systematic capture of item-level and team-level response data for post-assessment analysis. This session will outline the design logic, implementation process, and practical considerations associated with this approach, along with its perceived benefits and challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a brief online survey that mimics the student experience with immediate feedback on their performance.

AI as the Adversary: Revitalizing Role-Play Simulations with Generative AI - Dr. Daniel Reisner - CLA
9:15 - 9:45 am HT | 11:15 - 11:45 am PT | 12:15 - 12:45 pm MT | 1:15 - 1:45 pm CT | 2:15 - 2:45 pm ET

This session demonstrates how to overcome the significant instructor preparation and adjudication time often required for high-impact classroom simulations. Using a graduate-level Chinese Foreign Policy negotiation as a case study, the presentation outlines a framework for employing Generative AI to act as a realistic, unified opposing delegation that responds instantaneously to student proposals. Attendees will be introduced to the "Instructor as Translator" workflow, designed to maintain smooth classroom dynamics while "live" AI feedback forces students to adapt negotiation strategies in real-time to simulate real-world friction. Lastly, results from an assessment experiment will be shared, which revealed a high correlation between AI-generated performance evaluations and student self-assessments based on the same course rubrics. Participants will leave with a 3-step playbook to transform GenAI into a dynamic simulation partner, which is adaptable across various academic disciplines.

Collaborative Student Learning in a Hybrid Model - Dr. AMANDA AREVALO - GCHS
9:45 - 10:15 am HT | 11:45 am - 12:15 pm PT | 12:45 - 1:15 pm MT | 1:45 - 2:15 pm CT | 2:45 - 3:15 pm ET

It can be difficult for students to interact with each other and experience peer-to-peer learning in an online learning environment. As a teacher, it requires creativity by designing assessments that meet course objectives but also allow students to learn from each other. In this short presentation, different ways to incorporate collaborative learning and team-based learning will be shared.

Learning about Genocide Alongside College Students - Dr. Russell Hart - CLA
10:15 - 10:45 am HT | 12:15 - 12:45 pm PT | 1:15 - 1:45 pm MT | 2:15 - 2:45 pm CT | 3:15 - 3:45 pm ET

In this presentation, Dr. Russell Hart will share his approach and insights learned teaching the challenging topic of genocide to HPU students, while emphasizing the urgent need for improved Holocaust and genocide education both in the US and globally.

A Medicolegal IPE Deliberation Simulation on Values and Ethics: You are the Jury! - Drs. Norman Cadiz Belleza, Nicole Rodriguez, Julia Graham, & Lauren E. Milton - GCHS
10:45 - 11:15 am HT | 12:45 - 1:15 pm PT | 1:45 - 2:15 pm MT | 2:45 - 3:15 pm CT | 3:45 - 4:15 pm ET

This learning event will immerse students in the values and ethics core competency domain through an interprofessional education (IPE) simulation. Novel activities include watching simulated legal closing arguments, deliberating on a jury panel with instructions to decide the merit of the case, jury voting on the outcome as part of the jury panel or as audience participants, and debriefing the simulation to include polling of all audience attendees on the merit of the case compared to the participants and discussion of the actual medical legal case results aligned with the values and ethics selected core competencies.

What Teaching Taught Me: An HPU Administrator in the Adjunct Trenches - Dr. Sabrina Thomas - Library and Learning Commons
11:15 - 11:45 am HT | 1:15 - 1:45 pm PT | 2:15 - 2:45 pm MT | 3:15 - 3:45 pm CT | 4:15 - 4:45 pm ET

This quick session looks at what happens when an HPU administrator steps into the adjunct role and suddenly sees everything up close; student struggles, assignment chaos, policy gaps, and the small wins that never show up in reports. Teaching becomes a real-time focus group, and the insights are immediate and humbling. I’ll share a few stories, a few surprises, and how being “in the trenches” has made me a better decision-maker on the administrative side. It’s a light, honest look at how teaching keeps us grounded and sharp.

Teaching in Complex Times: Trauma-Informed Approaches for University Faculty - Drs. Sabrina Gowette, Julia Graham, & Susan Lingelbach - GCHS
11:45 am - 12:15 pm HT | 1:45 - 2:15 pm PT | 2:45 - 3:15 pm MT | 3:45 - 4:15 pm CT | 4:45 - 5:15 pm ET

Teaching today requires navigating increasing complexity—student stress, burnout, diverse learning needs, and evolving instructional modalities. This interactive session introduces trauma-informed and inclusive teaching as a practical, evidence-informed approach to supporting learning, engagement, and well-being across university classrooms. Grounded in the values of Aloha, participants will reflect on their current teaching practices, explore research-informed strategies for creating supportive and inclusive learning environments, and engage in guided activities to identify strengths and growth opportunities. Faculty will leave with actionable tools and a personalized framework to sustain compassionate, trauma-informed teaching practices across disciplines and educational contexts.

Sustainable Faculty Workflows and Practical Tools - Dr. Jessica Nishikawa - SON
12:15 - 12:45 pm HT | 2:15 - 2:45 pm PT | 3:15 - 3:45 pm MT | 4:15 - 4:45 pm CT |5:15 - 5:45 pm ET

Faculty life often feels like managing a dozen moving parts at once, from teaching and service to research and constant communication. This session focuses on building sustainable workflows that simplify the chaos and make daily tasks more manageable. Rather than chasing new apps or complicated systems, participants will learn realistic strategies and practical tools that support balance, consistency, and focus throughout the semester. The session aims to help streamline routines, manage time and email more effectively, and keep energy directed toward what matters most.

Survey and Salutations - Catherine Sybrant
12:45 - 1:00 pm HT | 2:45 - 3:00 pm PT | 3:45 - 4:00 pm MT | 4:45 - 5:00 pm CT | 5:45 - 6:00 pm ET