Opportunities in High-Impact Practices
Meet Our HIP Fellows
High-Impact Practice (HIP) Faculty Fellows are dedicated educators who drive initiatives to transform student learning through proven, high-impact teaching strategies. They are vital to advancing 国产自拍's mission of deepening student engagement by integrating practices like experiential learning, undergraduate research, and service learning across the curriculum. They work closely with colleagues to ensure these impactful approaches are woven into courses and programs, ultimately enhancing the academic experience and preparing students for success. Contact CTLL or the HIP Faculty Fellows about learning to use High-Impact Practices in your classroom.
HIP Faculty Fellows Contact Information:
- Jennifer Herrig, First-Year Experience
- Heath Harllee, First-Year Experience
- Brandy Pass, Service Learning
- Efren Velazquez, Undergraduate Research
- Jennifer Sears, Work Based Learning
2025-2026 HIPs Schedule
| Date/Time | Facilitator | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
Brandy Pass and Jennifer Sears | Learning That Works: Integrating Work-Based & Service Learning into Course Design Work-based learning and service learning are two of the High Impact Practices identified by AAC & U. At 国产自拍, faculty in the English department and the College of Education are implementing these practices into their course design. Come learn more about how you can enhance your course design with these practices as early as tomorrow. |
Zoom |
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. |
Heath Harllee and Jennifer Herrig |
Kickstart Success: HIPS for the First-Year Experience Unlock the power of High-Impact Practices (HIPs) to transform the first-year student experience. Learn practical strategies that boost engagement, accelerate learning, and create a solid foundation for success. |
Zoom |
| Friday, January 30, 2026 noon - 1 |
Efren Velazquez |
Becoming a Research Mentor and Recruiting Students This session will cover strategies for engaging students in undergraduate research projects. |
Zoom |
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Thursday, February 5, 2026 |
Jennifer Sears |
Prepping for Work-Based Learning In this session you will be able to participate in and see how we can prepare students for one of the most important parts of work-based learning the interview. Using mixed reality simulation, participants will see how teacher candidates are currently being prepared for the interview process. |
Zoom |
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Friday, February 27, 2026 |
Efren Velazquez |
How to Mentor Underrepresented Students in Research Learn about how faculty members can support and encourage students from underrepresented populations to engage in undergraduate research activities. |
Zoom |
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Friday, March 6, 2026 |
Heath Harllee and Jennifer Herrig |
Enhancing Student Success Through FYE HIP Implementation This workshop focuses on practical strategies for addressing the eight interconnected focus areas within FYE-designated courses. Participants will explore ways to strengthen these strategies in their own course designs and discuss how each contributes to promoting student success beyond the first year. |
Zoom |
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
Brandy Pass |
Beyond the Classroom: Integrating HIPs Service-Learning into Your Course Come explore how service-learning transforms classrooms into communities of practice. Learn practical strategies and applications that you can seamlessly incorporate into your current curriculum. |