Session Information

Chaifetz Business School–Building Map

Cook Hall (CK) and Davis Shaughnessy Hall (DSH) jointly house the Chaifetz School of Business. These two buildings are joined by an enclosed atrium, where we will be having lunch. The day's sessions will occur in the auditorium, 1st, and 2nd floors of the two halls. Site maps and signage will be displayed to assist you in finding the room locations of the various sessions.

General Session Descriptions

Plenary Session-The Jesuit University in a Broken World

Zoom Session Link is HERE.

Patrick Cousins, SLU Director of Pastoral Formation; see below for more information about Patrick's background.

Description forthcoming.

Understanding the Changing Demographic Landscape of the Saint Louis Metro

Zoom Session Link is HERE.

Ness Sandoval, PhD, Director of the MS Sociology Program; Co-Director of Public and Social Policy PhD Program; Professor; see below for more information about Dr. Sandoval's background.

This presentation examines the major population trends reshaping the Saint Louis region. Topics include declining birth rates, an aging population, migration patterns, school enrollment challenges, workforce implications, and housing demand. Using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, the presentation explores how these demographic shifts are transforming Saint Louis and identifies challenges and opportunities for the Saint Louis region.

The Impact of 1818 Credit on Degree Completion

10:30 am Zoom Session Link is HERE.

1:00 pm Zoom Session Link is HERE.

Peggy Dotson, SLU Assistant Provost for Academic Success

Natalie Floeh, Director of Academic Advising, Doisy College of Health Sciences

See below for more information about Peggy's and Natalie's backgrounds.

Hear from SLU's academic advising team about how 1818 credit can affect degree requirements and time to graduation. With more than 40 years of combined advising experience, our panelists will explain how factors such as a student's major, career goals, and professional school aspirations (including medical school) influence the application of 1818 and other dual-enrollment credits toward a SLU degree.

University Writing Services

10:30 am Zoom Session Link is HERE.

1:00 pm Zoom Session Link is HERE.

Alex Ocasio, PhD, Coordinator of SLU University Writing Services; see below for more information about Alex's background.

Description forthcoming.

Affordability of Higher Education

1:00 pm Zoom Session Link is HERE.

2:00 pm Zoom Session Link is HERE.

Alex DeLonis, SLU Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services. See below for more information about Alex's background.

Description forthcoming.

SLU 1818 Coordinator Update: Superheroes!

Zoom Session Link is HERE.

Beth Collier, SLU 1818 Director.

Session materials are linked here.

Discipline-Specific Session Descriptions

Chemistry (DSH 271)

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES: Dr. Jelliss will be sending the recording to all chemistry instructors after July 31st.

Paul Jelliss, PhD, has been a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry for 26 years and the departmental liaison for the 1818 program for almost 10 years.

1:00-2:15pm A more statistically rigorous assessment protocol and what to do with the results.
2:30-3:45pm Rewriting course learning objectives to better facilitate measurement of learning outcomes.

Computer Science (DSH 256)

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES, CLICK HERE

Mike Liljegren,

1:00-2:15pm The place for AI in early CS programming education (1300)
2:30-3:45pm Best Practices for examining CS students (1010, 1300, 1025)

English (CKH 240)

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES, CLICK HERE.

Andy Harper, PhD, is an Associate Professor on SLU’s North Campus, where he teaches first-year writing, literature at all levels, and creative nonfiction. He has been privileged to serve as English Faculty Liaison to the 1818 Advanced College Credit Program since 2021

1:00-2:15pm Community Partners and Social Engagement in the Literature Classroom
- Emily Phillips, PhD: "Connecting History, Literature, and Purpose"
- Andy Harper, PhD: "Teaching Kate Chopin in St. Louis"
- Ted Ibur, M.Ed. "The Center for Literary and Creative Arts: Connecting Classrooms and Communities"
2:30-3:45pm Gamification and Collaboration: Multiple Approaches to ENGL 1900
- Haley Kovarik, M.A.: "Color-Coded Close Reading of a Dissoi Logoi"
- Joe Posnanski, MFA: “Rhetorical Meta-Analysis: Using Satirical Board Games for Group Multimodal Projects”

Linguistics, Literatures & Culture, (CKH 236)

including CHIN, FREN, GR, GK, LATN, RUSS, & SPAN

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES, CLICK HERE.

HANDOUTS for VIRTUAL ATTENDEES, click here: From Gallery Wall to Classroom Conversations

Sheri Anderson-Gutiérrez, PhD, Associate Professor of Spanish; & Dan Nickolai, PhD, Associate Professor of French; Director of the Language Resource Center. Please see the presenter information below for additional information about Sheri's and Dan's backgrounds.

1:00-1:50pm Dr. Dan Nickolai: Accentuate the Positive: Automating L2 Speaking Practice

This talk addresses how technology can be leveraged to address some of the thorny challenges of pronunciation instruction in the L2 classroom.

1:50-2:00pm Dr. Dan Nickolai: Q and A
2:00-2:50pm Dr. Sheri Anderson-Gutiérrez: IPA Assessments
2:50-3:00pm Dr. Sheri Anderson-Gutiérrez: Q and A
3:00-3:45pm Breakout Session: Group tour of St. Louis University Museum of Art (SLUMA) and a sneak peak of this fall's new exhibition CROSS CURRENTS, short presentation by Petruta Lipan, director of SLUMA *this is an on-campus experience only. Materials on this session will be sent via e mail for virtual attendees.

Math (DSH 273)

including calculus, college algebra, precalculus, & statistics

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES, CLICK HERE.

Anneke Bart, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Saint Louis University. She obtained her Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1998, specializing in topology. She has been teaching various undergraduate and graduate courses, including calculus, math and the art of MC Escher, graduate topology, and introductory statistics. Dr. Bart is the statistics liaison for the SLU 1818 program.

Mike May, SJ, PhD, is a Jesuit priest and lower division coordinator for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. He joined the department in 1993 after his ordination and has served as chair and associate chair of the department and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He has done extensive work on using technology in teaching mathematics and has given more than 100 talks on using various technologies in the classroom. Fr. May serves as one of two calculus liaisons for the SLU 1818 program.

Lauren Miller, PhD, is an activist, published poet, artist, and mathematician. Lauren is an assistant professor in the Mathematics and Statistics Department. She is also the faculty coordinator of the college prep program through Saint Louis University’s Prison Education Program. She has over five years of experience working with incarcerated students. She has experience teaching developmental algebra through calculus III, statistics, and mathematics for education majors. Dr. Miller serves as the faculty liaison for college algebra and precalculus.

Julianne Rainbolt, PhD, is a professor and associate chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Saint Louis University. She obtained her Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of Illinois Chicago and she has been teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics at SLU since the fall of 1998. Undergraduate courses that she regularly teaches include Calculus I and II, Principles of Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Linear Algebra for Engineers, Abstract Algebra and Differential Equations. Dr. Rainbolt serves as one of two calculus liaisons for the SLU 1818 program.

1:00-2:15pm Engaging with AI in the Mathematics or Statistics Classroom
2:15 to 2:30pm Break
2:30-3:45pm Engaging with AI in the Mathematics or Statistics Classroom continued

1818 high school math and statistic instructors will share how they have experimented with using AI in their classes. Topics might include ways AI is being used to support student learning; strategies for addressing concerns related to academic integrity and the misuse of AI and other technologies; tools or techniques that incorporate AI as a way to improve teaching efficiency or effectiveness.

Philosophy (CKH 234)

VIRTUAL ATTENDEES, CLICK HERE.

James McCollum,

1:00-2:15pm EDisjunctive Synergism and Living Up to Your Modus Potential
2:15 to 2:30pm Break
2:30-3:45pm Disjunctive Synergism and Living Up to Your Modus Potential continued

This workshop will present three ways to integrate logic and argumentation into your Ultimate Questions: Philosophy course.

Gleaned from various faculty members and other universities, these methods can be tried and applied to enhance your students' reception of the logic and argumentation module. Bring your own unique ways that you teach logic and argumentation, so we can create a deeply disturbing chimera of the module.

If you are a villager, bring your pitchfork.

Session Presenter information (in order of sessions)

Lisa L. Dorsey, PHD, MBA, PT, FNAP

Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, Associate Professor, Program in Physical Therapy

Dr. Lisa Dorsey is the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at Saint Louis University. She oversees undergraduate academic programs, policies, and support services. She leads the University-level Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee, oversees academic advising, academic support, and other undergraduate-focused programs (Honors, Pre-Law and Pre-Professional Health, INTO-SLU, Interprofessional Education, and Academic Integrity).

She is engaged as an accreditation reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission, has served on the American Physical Therapy Association Outcomes Strategies Task Force and as a Board of Education member for the Mehlville School District. She was the recipient of the Saint Louis University Woman of the Year Award, the Student Development Collaborative Partner Award, and the Faculty Commitment to Experiential Learning Leadership & Service Award. Dr. Dorsey holds a BS degree in Physical Therapy and MBA from Saint Louis University, and PhD in Educational Policy and Administration in Higher Education from the University of Minnesota.

Patrick Cousins

SLU Director of Pastoral Formation

Plenary Session: The Jesuit University in a Broken World

Patrick Cousins serves as the Director of Pastoral Formation in the Division for Mission and Identity at Saint Louis University. His work supports faculty, staff, and students in becoming at home with Ignatian spirituality, history, and pedagogy.

He also supports interreligious dialogue opportunities in the SLU community and promotes culturally humble and curious educational practices through immersive educational experiences in the St. Louis community and beyond.

Ness Sandoval, PhD

Director of the MS Sociology Program; Co-Director of Public and Social Policy PhD Program; Professor

Dr. J.S. Onésimo (Ness) Sándoval, a professor specializing in demography and sociology at Saint Louis University, focuses his research on integrating demography with spatial data science. His work primarily explores the use of big data to analyze socio-economic and demographic trends in American cities. He writes a newspaper column, Rediscovering America Through Demography, where he examines the demographic changes shaping the U.S. and their potential long-term impacts.

Through his research and public outreach, Sándoval seeks to connect data and statistics with policy, using demography to inform the common good and helping communities better understand and adapt to the demographic shifts that affect their lives.

Peggy Dotson, MA

Assistant Provost for Academic Success

Peggy Dotson, MA, serves as the Assistant Provost for Academic Success at Saint Louis University. In this role, she provides strategic oversight of undergraduate academic advising and the comprehensive services within Academic Support, including tutoring, writing services, success coaching, and the Blueprint for Success program. She also directs the university’s placement testing processes and collaborates with campus partners on initiatives such as the SLU Summer Advantage program.

Ms. Dotson works closely with academic and administrative units to advance student success and holistic support for undergraduates. She chairs the Student Advising Support Services Committee (SASSC) and serves on several university committees related to undergraduate academic affairs, including the Committee for Academic Reinstatement and Evaluation (CARE), the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee (UAAC), and the Undergraduate Associate Deans and Directors (UADD).

Natalie Floeh, M.A.

Director of Academic Advising

Natalie Floeh serves as the Director of Academic Advising for the Doisy College of Health Sciences, Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing, and the College for Public Health & Social Justice. She has spent 18 years in the SLU Academic Advising community, helping students, faculty, and staff academic advisors work collaboratively to ensure students have the tools they need to be successful and achieve their goals. She is also a member of the Undergraduate University Core Committee and teaches a class within the Core that prepares juniors & seniors for their next steps after graduation.

A St. Louis native, Natalie is also an alumna of the 1818 program and credits that experience with her success at Loyola University Chicago, where she earned her B.A. in English & History. She earned her M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Saint Louis University,.

Alex Ocasio, PhD

Coordinator of SLU University Writing Services

BIO TBD

Alex DeLonis

Assistant Vice President for Student Financial Services

Alex DeLonis, FAAC®, brings more than 15 years of leadership and service to the financial aid profession. He currently serves as assistant vice president for student financial services at SLU. Prior to joining SLU, he held leadership positions at Wabash College as associate dean for enrollment management and director of financial aid, and at Ivy Tech Community College as director of financial aid processing. He began his career in financial aid at two community colleges in Illinois.

DeLonis has been actively engaged in national financial aid policy and advocacy efforts, including service on NASFAA's FAFSA Simplification Implementation Working Group, the College Cost Transparency Initiative technical team, and the NASFAA Presidential Search Committee. He currently serves as a Representative-at-Large on the NASFAA Board of Directors.

At the state and regional levels, DeLonis has served on executive boards in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and the Midwest. He currently chairs key committees for both the Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) and the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA). Most recently, he was elected President of the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA).

Dan Nickolai, PhD

Associate Professor of French; Director of the Language Resource Center

Presenting for Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures

Dr. Dan Nickolai is an Associate Professor of French and the Director of the Language Resource Center at Saint Louis University in the Department of Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures. He designs and develops web-based applications that support language learning, assessment, and research. Dr. Nickolai also serves as the immediate Past President of IALLT (the International Association for Language Learning Technology).

Sheri Anderson-Gutiérrez, PhD

Associate Professor of Spanish

Presenting for Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures

Dr. Sheri Anderson-Gutiérrez is an Associate Professor of Spanish Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures at Saint Louis University. She specializes in Spanish applied linguistics and researches topics such as second-language acquisition, study-abroad learning, bilingual and dual-language immersion education, oral language proficiency, and cultural acquisition.

She teaches a variety of Spanish language and linguistics courses and has published research on how students develop language skills and cultural competence through language learning experiences. In addition to her teaching and research, she contributes to the development of Spanish-language programs and professional Spanish curricula, including areas such as business and medical Spanish.

Petruta Lipan, PhD

Executive Director of Saint Louis University Museums and Galleries

Presenting for Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures

Dr. Petruta Lipan is the Executive Director of Saint Louis University Museums and Galleries. An artist, curator, and scholar, she holds degrees from Washington University and Indiana University, including a Ph.D. in Semiotic Studies. Her work explores the intersections of art, culture, interpretation, and public engagement, and she has led numerous exhibitions and museum initiatives that connect academic scholarship with diverse communities.

Emily A. Phillips, Ph.D

Assistant Professor of English

Presenting for English

Dr. Emily Phillips is an Assistant Professor at Saint Louis University where she teaches in the Writing Program and hosts the series “Practical Pedagogy Coffee Hours.”

Her research and pedagogy focus on the interplay among literature, rhetoric, composition, community engagement, and student retention.

Andy Harper, Ph.D

Assistant Professor of English

Presenting for English

Dr. Andy Harper is an Associate Professor on SLU’s North Campus, where he teaches first-year writing, literature at all levels, and creative nonfiction. He has been privileged to serve as English Faculty Liaison to the 1818 Advanced College Credit Program since 2021.

In teaching and research, he is interested in place, community formation, and social change.

Edward "Ted" S. Ibur, M.Ed

Executive Director Center for Literary and Creative Arts

Presenting for English

Edward (Ted) Ibur serves as Executive Director of the Center for Literary and Creative Arts and is beginning his ninth year as an English liaison for the 1818 Dual Enrollment Program.

His work focuses on building partnerships between SLU, cultural institutions, and schools across the region through literature, the creative arts, and the public humanities. He oversees the St. Louis Literary Award Programs and leads initiatives including the Youth Literary Initiative, Campus Read, student writing and creative arts competitions, and community programming designed to connect classrooms with the university and the broader regional community.

Haley Kovarik, M.A.

Assistant Principal and SLU 1818 English Instructor at Gibault High School

Presenting for English

Haley Kovarik is entering her 9th year as a Saint Louis University 1818 instructor at Gibault Catholic High School. In addition to teaching, she serves as the school's Assistant Principal.

Haley earned both her B.A. in English (2013) and her M.A. in English (2015) from SLU where she had a particular research interest in medieval literature and gender and sexuality studies. While she loves every aspect of teaching English, she enjoys teaching poetry most of all.

Joe Posnanski, MFA

Assistant Professor of English

Presenting for English

Joe Posnanski has been an assistant professor at Saint Louis University since 2022, teaching courses in the Writing Program. Before that he was an adjunct professor at several schools in the Saint Louis area. He received his MFA in creative writing from the University of Wyoming.

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