Session 304: Renewing Your “Why” as an Educator

Location: Main campus location to be published here on January 5

Presenter: Eric Doolittle (University Chaplain & Director | Kay Spiritual Life Center)

Session Description: 

Our sustained commitment to the vocation of education is often tied to a deeper sense of values and beliefs. Borrowing from the writings of Parker Palmer and 20 years of mindfulness as a tool for vocational exploration, in this session, University Chaplain Rev. Eric Doolittle creates a space and time to reflect on why we do what we do.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand mindfulness techniques as tools from mental and spiritual well-being, especially the listening circle technique from the Center for Courage and Renewal
2. Apply the listening circle technique in personal reflection on the personal values and beliefs that motivate a calling to education as a vocation
3. Based on the experience, evaluate the potential of future courses on mindfulness practices for faculty and student wellbeing