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New Login Instructions Starting March 2

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 their institution's group subscription.  
Instructions for creating account (accessible with VU credentials) 

March 9-15: How Can I Truly Enjoy Teaching Asynchronous Online Classes?

What if connecting with students online felt just as natural—and rewarding—as being together in the classroom? This program with educator Flower Darby shares six research‑informed strategies to cultivate connection in asynchronous courses. Grounded in the PERMA Theory of well‑being, it highlights practice-based ways to humanize your materials and strengthen your online presence. You’ll explore common challenges of asynchronous teaching and learn various approaches to building rapport, inviting meaningful engagement, and helping both you and your students thrive online.

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.