Winter Recharge Conference

Saundra Yancy McGuire, who holds a doctorate in philosophy, is Professor Emerita of Chemistry and Director Emerita of the Center for Academic Success at Louisiana State University and author of the best-selling book Teach Students How to Learn.

Learn more about Saundra Yancy McGuire, Ph.D.

Recharge Workshop Session:

Metacognition, Mindset, and Motivation: The Keys to Future Success for All Students!

Students come to college with widely varying academic skills and motivation levels. Most students think that memorizing information just before examinations is tantamount to learning and spend considerably less time studying than is commensurate with their grade expectations. In this interactive session, participants will discuss why many students have few if any of the skills required to achieve student learning outcomes. Yancy McGuire, Ph.D., will present cognitive science research-based methods that can be used to facilitate conceptual, transferable learning. Additionally, she will present data that supports the efficacy of transforming students’ mindsets about learning and motivating them to use effective metacognitive strategies.

William (Will) T. Lewis, Sr., who holds a doctorate in philosophy, is a nationally recognized diversity and inclusion thought leader, and entrepreneur, advisor to university presidents, author, founder, and president of WillHouse Global.

Learn more about William T. Lewis, Sr., Ph.D.

Recharge Workshop Session:

Creating an Academic Culture of Irresistible Raving Fans

In this session, William T. Lewis, Sr., Ph.D., will share his thoughts and strategies on how Miami University Regionals can retain its students.

Recharge Keynote Session:

Building Back Our Community

In this Keynote speech, learn how Miami University can create a campus culture of belonging.

Metacognition, Mindset, and Motivation: The Keys to Future Success for All Students!

Students come to college with widely varying academic skills and motivation levels. Most students think that memorizing information just before examinations is tantamount to learning and spend considerably less time studying than is commensurate with their grade expectations. In this interactive session participants will discuss why many students have few if any of the skills required to achieve student learning outcomes. Yancy McGuire, Ph.D., will present cognitive science research-based methods that can be used to facilitate conceptual, transferable learning. Additionally, she will present data that supports the efficacy of transforming students’ mindsets about learning and motivating them to use effective metacognitive strategies.

Presenter: Saundra Yancy McGuire, Ph.D. - Professor Emerita of Chemistry and Director Emerita of the Center for Academic Success at Louisiana State University, and author of the best-selling book Teach Students How to Learn. 

Location: Johnston Hall 120

Creating an Academic Culture of Irresistible Raving Fans

LGBTQIA+ Students at Miami

In this session, we'll dive into some of the trends we are seeing at Miami with our LGBTQ+ students. How are they identifying, what support are they seeking, and how can faculty and staff best support them?

Presenter: April Callis, Ph.D. - Associate Director, LGBTQ+ Initiatives, Miami University

Location: Johnston Hall 115

Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Students

This session will illuminate some of the largest challenges facing our trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse students, as well as the ways that faculty and staff can be affirming allies.

Presenter: April Callis, Ph.D. - Associate Director, LGBTQ+ Initiatives, Miami University

Location: Johnston Hall 115

Academic Integrity at Miami

In this session, we will discuss the types and number of cases of academic dishonesty we see at Miami, review the academic integrity policy and process, and discuss how instructors can best promote integrity and prevent dishonesty.

Presenter: Brenda R. Quaye, Ph.D. - Assistant Director of Academic Integrity, Miami University

Location: Johnston Hall 115