Navigating Change: Centers for Teaching & Learning in the Age of Transformation
Event Details
The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) invites you
Event Details
The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) invites you to gather on Friday, June 5, for “Navigating Change: Centers for Teaching & Learning in the Age of Transformation.” This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedarville University’s Stevens Student Center.
As institutions navigate evolving policies, resource constraints, accessibility updates, and shifting faculty needs, Centers for Teaching and Learning are uniquely positioned to lead through change. This in-person convening is designed specifically for CTL directors, instructional designers, faculty developers, and campus partners who are shaping the future of teaching and learning in a time of transformation.
What to Expect
Keynote: Leading Through Change
The day begins with a keynote focused on navigating institutional change with clarity and purpose, setting the tone for collaborative problem-solving and strategic action.
Interactive Workshop Tracks
Participants will engage in morning and afternoon workshops tailored to the most pressing challenges facing CTLs today:
- Preparing for Title II and accessibility updates
- Supporting contingent faculty professional development
- Building meaningful community among faculty
- Maximizing impact with limited resources
Each session is designed to foster practical strategy-sharing, peer learning, and actionable takeaways that teams can bring back to their campuses.
Regional Panel Conversation
A featured panel will explore the broader changes reshaping faculty and student experiences across higher education, offering diverse institutional perspectives and forward-looking insights
Peer Reflective Practice
The day concludes with a structured reflective session, allowing participants to synthesize learning, identify next steps, and strengthen cross-institutional connections
This event is ideal for CTL teams who want to think strategically, share openly, and build regional partnerships that strengthen teaching and learning across our campuses. Join colleagues from across the Midwest for a focused, practical, and forward-thinking day dedicated to the evolving role of Centers for Teaching and Learning.
Registration for this event and additional details will be available soon.
REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, FOR THE BEST RATES!
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON THURSDAY, MAY 21
When: Friday, June 5, 2026 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Cedarville University Stevens Student Center (251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH)
Cost:
- Faculty, Staff & Administrators: TBD per person (price increases on May 14)
- Students: TBD per person (price increases on May 14
Registration Cancellation Policy
Registration for this event closes on Thursday, May 21.
Event Program
| 9:00-9:30 a.m. | Event Check-In and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Opening and Welcome Event Host: Victoria DeSensi, Wilmington College |
| 9:45-10:30 a.m. | KENOTE – Leading Through Change Presenter: Rob McDole, Cedarville University |
| 9:30-10:45 a.m. | Break and transition to morning workshop sessions |
| 10:45-11:30 a.m. | Morning Workshops (choose one at registration) • Preparing for Title II/Updates to Accessibility Facilitator: TBD Moderator: Kevin Coughlan, Edison State Community College • Supporting Contingent Faculty Professional Development Facilitator: TBD Moderator: Victoria DeSensi, Wilmington College |
| 11:30-12:15 p.m. | Lunch and Connection Time |
| 12:15-12:30 p.m. | Transition to afternoon workshop sessions |
| 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Afternoon Workshops (choose one at registration) • Building Community Among Faculty Facilitator: Kevin Coughlan, Edison State Community College • Effectiveness with Efficiency: Maximizing Value with Minimal Resources Facilitator: TBD Moderator: Victoria DeSensi, Wilmington College |
| 1:15-1:30 p.m. | Break and return to plenary space |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | PANEL – Changes in Higher Education That Are Reshaping the Faculty and Student Experience Moderator: Ryan Liming, Cedarville University Panelists: Romena Holbert, Wright State University; Jessica McKinley Sinclair College; Rita R. Thomas, Central State University. |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | Closing: Peer Reflective Practice Event Host: Victoria DeSensi, Wilmington College |
Time
Location
Cedarville University Stevens Student Center
251 N. Main St.