6 June 2022

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Student Matters

Congratulations to May 2022 CCT graduates: April Baptiste Robertson, Yin Chan, Linwood Jackson Jr., Geoff Keston, Annie McCluskey, Erin McCoy, Brian Nuryadi, Cynthia Romer, Evan Schapiro, Russell Suereth, Michael Teachey

The CCT program has also recognized the following students for their outstanding achievements in their academic work and capstone projects:
Erin McCoy, Critical and Creative Thinking Award for Personal and Professional Development
Michael Teachey, Delores Gallo Award for Creative Development and Outreach
Yin Chan, Peter J. Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Critical and Creative Thinking

Fall 2022 courses:

All times Eastern. Note that hybrid format courses have two sections. Register by section # as indicated below, according to whether you will attend the course on campus or online. Current students can register through WISER, and non-degree students may register through the university website.

• CrCrTh 601, Critical Thinking; Sept. 8-Dec. 8; weekly meetings on Thursdays, 4:00-6:45pm, hybrid format (on campus: #4324, online: #12992)
• CrCrTh 618, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, and Organizational Change; Sept. 12-Dec.12; weekly meetings on Mondays, 7:00-9:45pm, hybrid format (on campus: #11223, online: #12993)
• CrCrTh 655, Metacognition; Sept. 6-Dec.13; weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 7:00-9:45pm, (online only: #12994)
• CrCrTh 692, Processes of Research and Engagement; Sept. 12-Dec.12; weekly meetings on Mondays, 4:00-6:45pm, hybrid format (on campus: #4326, online: #12995)

CCT Events

CCT Community Open House: Thinking Differently About Burnout
Tuesday, June 28th, 2022, 4:00-5:30pm EDT
Online in Zoom, free and open to all.
RSVP here to receive Zoom login details before the event. See the full description.
Description: Burnout is a topic of discussion that can be found everywhere from academic journals to happy hour gatherings. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the American Psychological Association acknowledges increased strains, stressors, and yes, burnout, at all-time high levels. Yet efforts to define this undesirable term, avoidance of its symptoms, and the finality often associated with burnout all commonly overlook a critical and creative approach to reframing the burnout process. In this dialogue, we will investigate alternate perspectives to the common, unidirectional negativity that envelops burnout. We hope to provide a space for reflection and planned action regarding burnout for not only the individual participants, but for associated peers and communities as well…more.

Alum, Student, and CCT Associates Notables

CCT students, alums, and associates are encouraged to send items about accomplishments, new publications, or offerings to the Critical and Creative Thinking community to be included in future newsletters. Please submit items here.

Events

Online Talk: Embrace Challenges, Act Fiercely and Keep Moving!
June 8, 2022, 6:00-7:30pm EDT. Register.
Hosted by the UMass Boston Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy
Free and open to all.
See more details and register here.
Amidst the conflicts and challenges in US and worldwide, women leaders, especially women of color, are resolutely determined to promote justice, equity, and inclusion in their respective communities and beyond. They are committed to tirelessly fighting racism, sexism, violence, economic marginalization, xenophobia, and other inequities by addressing daily systemic and structural challenges with boldness and bravery! Please join us to hear reflections from our four powerful, impactful, and passionate CWPPP Distinguished Public Service Fellows. They will inspire, educate, and motivate.

Online Webinar: The Association of Transformative Learning Theory with the Perspective of Freire
Hosted by the International Transformative Learning Association
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 2:00-3:30pm EDT
After many decades of study, the connection between Transformative Learning Theory and Freire’s perspective live again as a fresh and generative debate. Join us for an open conversation with Prof. José Eustáquio Romão of the World Council of Institutes Paulo Freire and Prof. Ted Fleming, Adjunct Faculty member at Teachers College Columbia University to explore the affinities and challenges of this link. For registration, costs, and more information, see the website.

SpeakOut Summer Institute for Faculty, Staff, & Educators: Building Power for Political and Personal Change
June 27-30, 2022, 12:00-3:00pm EDT each day. Register.
Professional development opportunity with workshops and presentations from SpeakOut speakers, addressing several areas: Pedagogy/Theory (Education for wholeness, social justice, and liberation); Healing Modalities (Models to address trauma and for resilience and thrivance); Institutional Strategies (Frameworks, policies, and practices to deepen DEI and create anti-racist institutions); Building Community (Meaningful collaboration and dialogue with like-minded people to support racial justice efforts across institutions).
See the website for registration, fees, and other details about speakers.

Virtual Workshop: Problem-Based Learning
Hosted by the Institute for Transforming University Education
June 27th–July 1st, 9:00am-12:00pm EDT over Zoom.
Throughout the workshop program, you’ll gain insights into using and adapting PBL to your learning environment. Participants are expected to invest additional time during the week developing personal projects and taking advantage of the coaching sessions offered by the event facilitators. For more information and registration information, please see the website.

The 2022 Teaching Professor Online Conference
Synchronous: October 25-28, 2022. Asynchronous: October 29 – December 31, 2022. Register.
The Teaching Professor Online Conference will bring you teaching practices you need to help your students succeed. Built from the trusted history of The Teaching Professor Annual Conference along with top teaching experts, expect an online conference experience that will truly transform how you teach and how your students learn. See the website to register and for more information.

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