Student Affairs
15th Annual Summit on Transforming Learning: Breakout Sessions
More information to follow.
Breakout Session #1 Options (1:00 -1:45 p.m.):Option A - Careers and Advocacy
Option B - Immersions: Panel on Experiential Learning and Community Engagement
Option C - Florida's Past: Preserving Indigenous Heritage
Breakout Session #2 Options (2:00 -2:45 p.m.):
Option A - Florida's Water Problems
Option B - Civic Action for Clean Air
Option C - Collaborating for Environmental Justice in and Out of the Classroom
Breakout Sessions #1: 1:00 -1:45 p.m.
A). Careers and Advocacy
Presenter: Cassie Burns (Center for Career & Life Planning)
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Seminar Room 340
Description: Participants have the opportunity to interact with alumni professionals from a wide variety of careers relating to environmental justice. Learn about what it takes to prepare for a specific career in advocacy, and gain first-hand information and practical advice on a career path.
B). Immersions: Panel on Experiential Learning and Community Engagement
Presenters: Courtney Howell (Center for Leadership & Community Engagement), Jenny Cavenaugh (Dean of Faculty), Dr. Rachel Newcomb, and Telise Torres
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Screening Room 128
Description: Taking students off-campus for a weekend or overnight service-learning experience can be a powerful way to transform learning and embed course outcomes in a new and different way. Immersions provide a compelling perspective on current social issues (such as environmental justice!) and encourage thoughtful dialogue about community-oriented solutions and next steps. This panel will cover the basics of what an Immersion looks like at Rollins, the resources available, and perspectives from faculty, staff, and students who have both led and participated in them.
C). Florida’s Past: Preserving Indigenous Heritage
Presenter: Dr. Zack Gilmore, Emily Dietrich (Florida Public Archaeology Network), Emily Jane Murray (Florida Public Archaeology Network)
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Hauske Scale-up Classroom 320
Description: This session considers environmental justice and indigenous rights by focusing on how Florida’s changing climate disproportionately harms sites that are important to native people. As part of this discussion, we will consider steps needed to preserve native people’s cultural sites and historical narratives tied to specific geographic areas.
Breakout Sessions #2: 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
A). Florida's Water ProblemsPresenters: Dr. Leslie Poole, John Capece (Kissimmee Riverkeeper), and Stel Bailey (Fight for Zero Brevard), and Timothy J. McKinney (United Global Outreach)
Description: Water quality affects the health of all Floridians, particularly the poor who don't have the ability to access alternative sources if their wells or drinking water is contaminated. This panel will discuss problems and solutions to address this important issue.
B). Civic Action for Clean Air
Presenters: Professor Josie Balzac, Dr. Mike Gunter, Yaritza Perez (Moms Clean Air Force, East Orlando Coalition), Amanda Day (Bike/Walk Central Florida)
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Seminar Room 330
Description: Central Florida residents and organizations are taking action for clean air. Climate change impacts our human health. In order to tackle climate change we must improve our air quality while also reducing greenhouse gases and our reliance on fossil fuels.
C). Collaborating for Environmental Justice In and Out of the Classroom
Presenter: Dr. Rachel Newcomb, Dr. Nolan Kline, Jeannie Economos (Farmworker Association of Florida)
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Social Impact Hub 240
Description: In this session, we consider the role of academic and community-based organization partnerships to address environmental justice issues among Central Florida’s farmworkers. We’ll discuss community engagement coursework, student and faculty collaborative research, and ongoing collaborations that enhance student learning and benefit local populations.