The Center for Collaboration & Development (CCD) is starting a new initiative titled Classroom Conversations. These conversations are designed to provide a space for faculty and instructional staff to talk about their classrooms and teaching successes and challenges in a supportive environment. There will be a general topic for each session but these are intended to be free flowing conversations which allow for a range of issues to be discussed. These conversations will take place once a month, typically on the first Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday).

I have reserved the CCD Spaces in both Portland (227 Glickman) and Gorham (Bailey Hall Library, Room 150) for these conversations. Both spaces have Keurig machines with coffee and tea available. I encourage you to gather with colleagues in community and conversation around how things in your classroom are going. 

Please note, this is not intended to be a formal or overly structured event. Rather, the CCD is providing a space and time for faculty to gather and converse with one another. Please feel free to bring a colleague with you who may not be aware of the Essential Connections initiative!