New Faculty Cohort Facilitators

Katy teach several classes in the Psychology Department from intro classes to senior seminars. Katy's favorite classes to teach are Social Psychology and Psych of Gender, both of which always lead to incredible student discussions. When Katy began at SCU, establishing relationships with her cohort helped her to navigate all of the ups and downs of being a new faculty member. Now, the idea of helping other new faculty build a sense of community is incredibly exciting!

I teach public speaking and senior portfolio. I also run the internship program for the Communication Department. I like working with new colleagues because I enjoy sharing ideas and helping to connect them with resources.

C.J. promotes inclusive, evidence-based teaching practices and faculty development at SCU. He has led new faculty cohorts, organized writing retreats, presented at Teaching CAFEs, and supported faculty through the ACUE program. Additionally, C.J. was faculty director for the Spark Seminar program and contributed to two SCU Teaching and Technology Innovation Grant projects, including the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Research Toolbox.

Harold is interested in how we can integrate pro-inclusion strategies while teaching in a system that maintains inequalities, how to create spaces where students feel respected and valued, and where we might be going in reference to social justice and cura personalis. Harold enjoys listening and learning from new colleagues. He enjoys seeing the mission through new eyes and energy that comes with talking about teaching and our students.

I teach courses in social and cultural anthropology with foci on human rights and humanitarianism, gender and sexuality, and religion and politics. I approach my teaching opportunities and the classroom at SCU as an experience and space of mutual co-thinking and opportunity to question the world around us. A main push in my commitment to being a Faculty Associate is to mentor underrepresented and incoming faculty, particularly those faculty whose pedagogical approaches and representation in the broader landscape of academia need more infrastructural support.

I teach undergraduate courses in Macroeconomics, International Economics as well as Managerial Economics in the MBA program. I always look for opportunities to connect with people who value teaching and we can mutually benefit in our roles as educators. I am committed to bring more faculty together, and work in new ideas and teaching projects.

As a faculty in the School of Engineering, I love discussing principles of key concepts and approaching problem solving. Coming from 20 years of Biotech industry, I also love sharing my experience with students. Assuming many faculty with the same or similar interests, I would love to share and explore ideas and journey.

I teach courses in ethnomusicology, which is the study of music and culture. Specifically, my classes focus on American pop music and race, hip hop culture, global music, African music and politics, flamenco history, social theory, and ethnography. Being a new faculty member can sometimes be an isolating and jarring experience, so I love being able to support new colleagues by fostering spaces of solidarity and community. Mentoring relationships have played a critical role in my success and well-being as a professor and scholar. I also really appreciating learning from my colleagues, whether it's about their research, pedagogical practices, or life experiences.