![]() To each other as colleagues and to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.” Museum’s presentation of the historical challenges and triumphs of African Americansīrough us together in a bonding experience that helped reinvigorate our commitment Coming out of the pandemic, many faculty have felt isolatedĮven with the return to campus efforts, but traveling together and experiencing the Of the Museum of African American History and Culture and other Smithsonian museumsĪs a collective group. Liberal Art’s Division Professional Development trip to Washington, D.C., helped feedīoth the mind and the heart of the faculty by allowing us to experience the power Hal Halbert, Professor of English and President of the Faculty Union stated: “The The faculty who were involved in the professional development day reaffirmed the educationalĭr. on Friday, April 14, to participate in a professionalĭevelopment experience that also functioned as community building for the group. To experience the collections, exhibits, and artifacts, 40 Liberal Arts faculty and Place to experience this than our nation’s capital and the Smithsonian museums.” Transform their lives, we ourselves have to be inspired and enlightened-what better He continued, “If we want effective teachers who inspire students and To be the best teachers that we can be,” stated Dr. “As teachers and scholars, we have to be lifelong learners in the pursuit of knowledge The range and scope of the museums span the disciplines that comprise the Liberal Museums and vast collections are conveniently located on the national mall. Instead of having to stop at several sites, the Smithsonian trip was ideal as its Opportunity to explore historical places and museums to inform what they teach. Civil Rights Trail) that provide faculty the The Liberal Arts Professional Development Day in D.C. to explore the Smithsonian Museums to be inspired, to beĮngaged, and to be equipped with knowledge that can inform their teaching and scholarship. ![]() Hal Halbertįaculty from the Liberal Arts Division at Montgomery County Community College tookĪ trip to Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Museums provided an approach to experiential learning and communityīuilding through historical sites. ![]() ![]() Inform and equip faculty to be engaged teachers and scholars. The goal of the Liberal Arts Professional Development Day is to provide ways to inspire, ![]()
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