4D Symposium Morning Session 2

Cultivating Character in DU Students: 2024-25 4D Infusion Grant Projects, Session 1

Ana Babic Rosario, “Transformative Heritage Consumption: Graduate Student Applied Research Practicum”

Michele Bilotta, Olivia Feldkamp, Kristine McCaslin, Frank Winchester, Christopher Miofsky, and Justin Stoeckle “Building Character with Fraternity Life at the University of Denver” 

Heather N. Martin, “Compassion and Community Wellness: Fostering Mutual Respect and Growth through a Mentoring Partnership between the University of Denver and Englewood High School”

Senior Series: Creating Programming to Align with DU's 4D Approach

Andrea Philleo - Academic Counselor and Transitions Programmer, Learning Effectiveness Program

Track: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Staff, Faculty

This session will provide a step by step approach on how to incorporate DU's 4D approach into programming that aligns with the needs of students transitioning to graduation. Specific components include how to help students critically think, interpret information, tell their own story and feel confident and supported in their final year at DU.

Empowering Learners Through Grading For Equity

Susan Hojnacki - Teaching Assistant Professor of German, Center for World Languages & Cultures | Kate Rice - Teaching Assistant Professor/ First-Year French Coordinator, Center for World Languages & Cultures

Track: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty

Grades can be the biggest source of stress for both learners and instructors. They can also be one of the places where bias rears its ugly head. What if grades only reflected what students knew and were able to do rather than grading their attendance and work habits? Grading for Equity (Feldman, 2024) is a framework that empowers learners to take control of their own process and helps eliminate bias. Come learn about GFE and reflect on your own values around grading.

Fellowships as Pathways to Purpose

Savannah Pine – Fellowships Advisor, Office of Scholar Development & Fellowships Advising | Lindsay Lawton - Director, Office of Scholar Development & Fellowships Advising

Track: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Staff,Faculty

During this panel, students who applied for fellowships will discuss how the process enabled them to explore questions about their careers and lives of purpose. Learn about their experiences (1) refining and articulating academic and/or professional goals, (2) finding a fellowship to help them meet those goals, and (3) discovering how the application process supported reflection on character, purpose, and the impact they hope to have. They will discuss how the work of writing and revising materials and working with mentors helped them develop strong personal narratives.