WTFS 2022-23 Abstracts & Presentations

April 20, 2023

SoTL Poster Reception

5:30 P.m. – 7:00 P.m.

Abstract: Women’s Center Work and the Educational Mission: Assessing Intersectional Programming as a Non-Credit Bearing Curriculum

Sarita Jayanty Mizin  English, Affiliate in Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, UW-Eau Claire

Fellow|mizins@uwec.edu

Abstract: Playing a Teacherly Role: Power and Peer Response in Writing Classrooms

Kaia Simon Literacy, Multilingual Writers, Feminisms, Rhetoric, and Composition UW- Eau Claire

Fellow|simonkl@uwec.edu

Abstract: Conspiracy Theories, History and Critical Thinking

Clifton Ganyard History, UW-Green Bay

cholar|ganyardc@uwgb.edu

Abstract: Student Perceptions of the Western Musical Canon

Michelle McQuade Dewhirst Music, UW-Green Bay

Scholar|mcquadem@uwgb.edu

Abstract: Facilitating Student Understandings of Equity and Social Justice through Guided Discussion Groups

Valerie Krage Associate Teaching Professor Early Childhood Education, UW- La Crosse

Fellow|vkrage@uwlax.edu

Abstract: Teaching Beyond Oppression: How Centering Stories of Resistance Increases Political Efficacy

Kristina LaPlant  Political Science and Public Administration, UW-La Crosse

Fellow|klaplant@uwlax.edu

Abstract: Teaching History with TikTok: The Teaching and Learning Benefits of Public-Facing Video Projects

Taylor Cole Miller Communication Studies, UW-La Crosse

Fellow|tmiller3@uwlax.edu

Abstract: Inclusive and Equity-Minded Learning Through Self-Reflection Journaling

Kim Omachinski Communication, UW-Milwaukee

Fellow|komachin@uwm.edu

Abstract: SoTL Inquiry into Students Making Meaningful Connections to the Geosciences

Beth Johnson Geology, UW-Oshkosh

Fellow|komachin@uwm.edu

Abstract: Investigating Teaching Interventions to Reduce Math Anxiety – Exam Corrections

Rebeccah MacKinnon Integrated Studies, UW-Parkside

Fellow|mackinno@uwp.edu

Abstract: Measuring Intentional Equity in the Classroom: Comparison of a Visual and Traditional Syllabus in an Introductory Biology Course

Cathy Mossman Biological Sciences, UW-Parkside

Scholar|mossman@uwp.edu

Abstract: Balancing the Narrative: Including and Valuing Counternarratives in the Curriculum and Assessment of a Teacher Education Literacy Course

Shannon Prince Teacher Education, UW-Parkside

Fellow|prince@uwp.edu

Abstract: Unicorn Land – Teaching Using a Serious Game to Promote Student Engagement and an Equitable Learning Environment for Neurodiverse Students

Douglas Selent Computer Science and Software Engineering, UW-Platteville

Fellow|selentd@uwplatt.edu

Abstract: Equity in a Math Class

Irfan Ul-Haq Mathematics, UW-Platteville

Scholar|ulhaqi@uwplatt.edu

Abstract: Assessing Student Confidence in Chemistry When Given Assessment Autonomy

Rebeccah Haley Chemistry and Biotechnology, UW-River Falls

Fellow|rebecca.haley@uwrf.edu

Abstract: Examining the Effect of Different Curriculum Delivery Methods on Academic Success and Student Engagement in an Introductory Animal Science Course

Chris Hergenrader Food and Animal Science, UW-River Falls

Fellow|chris.hergenrader@uwrf.edu

Abstract: Promoting an Indigenous Counternarrative in an Undergraduate Introductory Linguistics Class as a Means of Decolonizing the Syllabus

James Berry English, UW-Stevens Point

Scholar|jberry@uwsp.edu

Abstract: Assessing Social Work Students in Public Library Field Placements Through an Equity-Minded SoTL Lens

Jess Bowers Sociology and Social Work, UW-Stevens Point

Scholar|jbowers@uwsp.edu

Abstract: Rapport-Building Strategies to Improve Retention and Success in Online Classes: Testing Effectiveness of Instructor Video Presence and Peer Review Video

Saemyi Park Political Science, UW-Stevens Point

Fellow|spark@uwsp.edu

Abstract: Classrooms for Inclusivity, Emerging Voices in Art Education Preservice Educators

Ann Carlisle Art Education, UW-Stout

Fellow|oberdinga@uwstout.edu

Abstract: Using Social Justice to Alleviate Fear in Undergraduate Research Courses

Kimberly Zagorski Social Science, UW-Stout

Scholar|zagorskik@uwstout.edu

Abstract: Disability Services for Meeting the Needs of Students in Higher Education

Amanda Zabacnik Special Education, UW-Superior

Scholar|azbacnik@uwsuper.edu

Abstract: Counter-Narratives and Learning

Ken Brosky Integrated Studies, UW-Whitewater

Scholar|broskyk@uww.edu

Abstract: Access to a Peer Coach in Studen Learning

Narendra Regmi Economics, UW-Whitewater

Fellow|regmin@uww.edu