News and Events

New Login Instructions (as of March 2, 2026)

The Monday Morning Mentor (MMM) online program may have been a familiar companion to starting your week. Starting March 2, access to the MMM Series will be available through the Teaching Professor Digital Library dashboard. You may access the weekly programs by creating an account and registering under Villanova's group subscription.  

Instructions for creating account (accessible with VU credentials) 

September 21-27: Creating Questions that Stimulate Engaging Conversations in Online Discussion Boards

How might faculty design online discussion questions that spark meaningful student dialogue? Interactive discussions strengthen engagement, deepen learning, foster satisfaction, and humanize online courses. This program introduces strategies for crafting questions that encourage dialogue and critical inquiry. Faculty will learn to create prompts that capture attention, stimulate thoughtful responses, and invite diverse perspectives, real-world applications, and connections to students’ experiences across disciplines and learning contexts. Co-sponsored by VITAL and Falvey Library.

A bittersweet goodbye to almost 30 years in Vasey Hall and an enthusiastic welcome to our new home in Vic Maggitti Hall.

This relocation marks an exciting new chapter for our team, and we are gratified by the opportunities it creates to bring faculty together for learning, collaboration, innovative teaching, and community.  We look forward to welcoming you in our new space in Vic Maggitti Hall, G15. 

More details forthcoming. 

2026 Faculty Forum on Student Learning Assessment 

Assessing Student Presentations, H. Rose and D. Arnold, Communication
Beyond Points: Designing Assessments with Learning in Mind, Kaitlyn Muller and Peter Muller, Mathematics & Statistics

VITAL A.I. Series

Series to help faculty navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of A.I. The series highlights recent developments in A.I, examines its impact on student learning, and provides practical strategies for teaching and course design. Faculty will have opportunities to learn from colleagues, engage in hands-on workshops, and explore ways to thoughtfully approach A.I. in their courses.

Preserving Learning: Faculty Panel on Navigating A.I. - Video Presentations,  10/28/25 

Jim Mendez, Clinical Associate Professor, Nursing, (8:16); Veronika Ryjik, Professor & Chair, Spanish (8:18); Stephen McGill, Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering (7:35); Brian Grant, Assistant Professor, Accountancy (6:27)

VITALITY - Preserving Learning in the Age of AI: Insights from Villanova Faculty, November 2025

Updates

• A.I. Task Force Report, May 2025
• Guidance on A.I. Use in Your Education, R. Weinstein, Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning (VPTL), 1/10/2025
• Teaching with A.I. Selected general and Villanova University resources
• VITALITY: Strategies to Consider if You Suspect A.I. Misuse in Your Course 2/2024

Respondus Lockdown Browser: Balancing Rigor, Equity, and Learning, February 2026

This issue highlights some considerations to assist faculty members in making informed, intentional choices about using the Respondus LockDown Browser, such as transparency, purpose, legitimate concerns, and course context.