Dear Global Campus Students, The last academic year certainly was eventful, capped off in March by a major interruption to almost every corner of Northern Michigan University. Although your courses were online already and you didn't have to change formats in the middle of the semester, the faculty and staff at the university were undergoing... Continue Reading →
Trauma and its Effect on Learning Part III: Trauma Informed Teaching Strategies
This week, in Part III of her series on trauma and its effect on learning, Dr. Boyer-Davis introduces five teaching strategies that can curb the effects of trauma in the classroom. Boyer-Davis addresses classroom structure, fostering a positive and interactive learning environment, emphasizing resources and NMU Counseling and Consultation Services, and how they play an... Continue Reading →
“Get a Planner” and Other Easier Said Than Done Advice
'Get a planner.' To some, this sounds good in a moment of chaos and might even creep toward inspiring for a split second, but often it falls flat. Along with several other phrases that can be categorized as 'easier said than done,' we've compiled a short-list of some realistic actions you can take on these... Continue Reading →
Trauma and its Effect on Learning Part II: Recognizing Signs of Trauma
Dr. Stacy Boyer-Davis continues her four-part series in the Online Byte of the Week an e-newsletter with resources for the virtual learning space for NMU faculty. This addition will build on Part I and will outline how faculty and staff are prepared to identify and address how trauma might affect students in learning spaces. Read... Continue Reading →
Trauma and its Effect on Learning Part I: Defining Trauma
Northern is committed to supporting students no matter what life situation they find themselves in and the unrest and uncertainty throughout the last few months are no exception. Our faculty are actively working to prepare for how the impact of current events may affect students in their learning. Dr. Stacy Boyer-Davis, assistant professor of accounting... Continue Reading →