Thursday, July 17, 2025, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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This professional development event is hosted annually by the Dual Credit program at Ball State University. All dual credit instructors and faculty liaisons are invited to attend.
Agenda
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8:00 – 8:15 a.m.
“Welcome” – Michelle Carr
Michelle is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in education, learning and development, and leadership roles. With a strong background in training management, she has held positions in academics and business, where she developed comprehensive training programs and facilitated employee development initiatives. Most notably, she spearheaded the creation of leadership development programs and effectively managed team members to enhance organizational learning capabilities.
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Keynote – Andrew Black, Ph.D.
I Can Do This! I Can Write a Play! (Self-Efficacy as a Driver of Student and Instructor Success)
Andrew Black, Ph.D., is a playwright, playwriting instructor, and business consultant with experience in corporate education. He believes that his background in the creative arts makes him a better instructor, and he encourages others to explore their creativity in the classroom as well! He has taught at the university level for the University of Missouri-Columbia, Ohio University, Stephens College and Ivy Tech. He has taught playwriting for organizations like the Indiana Repertory Theatre, the Indiana Writers Center, and the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) which provides arts education for veterans. His Ph.D. in Theatre/Playwriting is from the University of Missouri, and his master's in Industrial / Organizational Psychology is from San Francisco State. HIs book Signature Pedagogies for the Playwriting Classroom will be published by Bloomsbury in July, 2025. Moe information is available at www.andrewblackplayright.com
This interactive keynote will explore the concept of the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) of Learning as developed by Dr. Albert Bandura and look at its application to classroom instruction. Dr. Black will bring SCT principles (and its core concept of self-efficacy) to life by sharing how he leverages the four sources of information for building learner self-efficacy in his own classrooms. He will provide an interactive experience where audience members will apply the ideas to their own areas of instruction.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) of Learning and explain the power of self-efficacy for students
- List four sources of information that contribute to self-efficacy with respect to learning tasks, with examples of how they might be used
- Apply the concepts to your own areas of instruction
9:20 – 10:10 a.m.
Susanna Benko, Ph.D.
Dr. Susanna Benko serves as a Professor of English and College of Sciences and Humanities Director of Teacher Education at Ball State University. Dr. Benko is a former middle/high school English teacher who works in the English Education program at Ball State. As a teacher and researcher, she is interested in the teaching of writing—in practice and in policy—at the middle and secondary level.
Much of Dr. Benko’s work at Ball State centers around teacher preparation and supporting practicing teachers. She teaches courses on writing pedagogy and young adult literature, and she enjoys the opportunity to supervise student teachers. She also is a Professional Development School (PDS) Liaison for Secondary English/Language Arts in Muncie Community Schools where she works closely with English teachers at Northside Middle School and Southside Middle School.
10:15 – 11 a.m.
Aubrey Driscoll, LCSW
From Burnout to Balance: Rediscovering Your Why
Aubrey Driscoll, LCSW, serves as the Associate Director for Prevention and Wellness at the Ball State Counseling Center. As part of this role, she oversees all of the outreach and prevention efforts across campus. In addition, Aubrey provides direct clinical services to Ball State students in the Counseling Center and oversees the Social Work Training program. Aubrey has provided numerous presentations and programs regarding topics around mental health awareness, psycho-education, and prevention throughout her 6-year tenure at the University.
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Jill Bradley-Levine, Ph.D.
Promoting Professional Growth and Leadership Development: Exploring How Teachers Can Tap Into Their Potential and Remove Barriers That Limit Their Performance
Dr. Jill Bradley-Levine serves as an Associate Professor of Education of Educational Studies at Ball State University. Dr Bradley-Levine’s research has centered on the professionalization of teaching around three areas: (1) the development of and participation in communities of learning, (2) teacher agency through leadership initiative, and (3) instructional innovation.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
For new high school dual credit instructors
New Teacher Orientation with Staff from the Dual Credit Office
New instructors for the ’25-’26 academic year will receive an electronic meeting invitation to meet with staff from the Dual Credit office.
Questions?
For more information, email dualcredit@bsu.edu.