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Imagining the University Differently: The Tactics of Transformation

FREE SEMINAR MAY 15, 2025: In this conversation between Dr. Kaelie Giffel and Dr. Reham El-Morally, they discuss how the university fails to serve the majority of people that move through it and what can be done about these failures. Themes discussed will include oppression and knowledge production in the university, divisions of labor between faculty, staff, and students, what aspects of the university are worth keeping, and tactics for transforming the university, from within and without.

Michael Boezi February 24, 2025

Breaking Free: Rewriting the Script of Disability in American Higher Education

FREE SEMINAR APR 24, 2025: In this conversation between Stephanie Levin and Dr. Janise Hurtig, they discuss ableism as a systemic issue that continues to plague American postsecondary education – and how educators can help break the cycle of ableism and further promote inclusiveness within their institutions.

Michael Boezi February 20, 2025

Purple neon letters on a wall that spell out "Education Should Be Free."

A University for the Many, Not the Few

Are we willing to fight for educational spaces that protect women and marginalized people? Organizing for a better university requires all of us. Author Kaelie Giffel offers strategies to move beyond the narrow roles prescribed to us by culture to reimagine educational spaces that work for all participants.

Kaelie Giffel December 2, 2024

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Pregnant and parenting teen moms, along with their children, face difficult and uncertain futures without appropriate support in terms of economic investment in healthcare or educational support. Janice Airhart offers a perspective on how to deliver these supports, in light of her personal and professional lived experience as a former high school teacher of teen moms.

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by Michael Boezi

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by Michael Boezi

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Reverse Engineering as a Curriculum Development Process

by Michael Boezi

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FREE SEMINAR NOV 13, 2025: In this conversation between Anne Cecil and Dr. Reham El-Morally, they discuss the practice-based pedagogy of starting with current trends and deconstructing their influences – not only to build connections between the past and present but also to encourage students to reflect on how historical cycles, subcultures, and innovations influence contemporary identities and cultural narratives.

Why Neurodiversity Is Essential for Business Growth

by Mathew Townsend

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Neurodiversity is the key to building resilient, innovative, and forward-thinking businesses. By embracing the unique talents, skills, and passions of neurodivergent individuals, organisations can unlock renewed perspectives, drive creativity, and boost problem-solving capabilities. In an ever-evolving business scene, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where diverse minds thrive is not just a moral authoritative – it’s a strategic advantage for long-term growth and success.