2025 ACHE Webinar Series

Please join us to learn more about innovative ideas and how you can implement them at your institution. All webinars will be scheduled for Wednesdays at 1:00-1:50pm EST.

February 26

Case Study: Using Generative AI to Analyze Continuing Education Participant Feedback 

There is general recognition that participant feedback provides indispensable insights that can be used by instructors, administrators, and staff to enhance teaching materials and improve the overall learner experience in programs. Processing and analyzing this feedback from relatively small sample sizes is a task that can be reasonably accomplished by many people in an organization.

But what happens when a large data set is pulled together? How can a team that does not have a qualitative expert on staff nor desire to engage in the time it would take to perform a formal analysis of the data proceed? You leverage the power of Generative AI and Large Language models.

Presenter:

• Kiel Norris, University of Georgia

Moderator: 

• Mark Murphy, Middle Tennessee State University

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March 5

Supporting Adult Student Success & Wellness Through Engaging Online Coursework 

Adult students in higher education have unique experiences, especially in fully online programs, necessitating innovative support for their transitions, needs, and wellness. The University of Louisville’s Organizational Learning and Leadership program offers an online asynchronous course, Individual Strategies for Success, to help adult students acclimate and succeed. The course uses Schlossberg’s Transition Theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy, and SAMHSA’s Dimensions of Wellness to guide students in reflecting on their college experience and developing personalized action plans. The session discusses effective teaching practices and the integration of digital technology to engage adult learners. Key lessons learned for continuous improvement and fostering a supportive learning environment will also be shared.

Presenter:

• Dr. Thomas Teague, University of Louisville

Moderator: 

•  Dr. Sabrina Capps, Capps EduLead Consulting, LLC

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March 12

Fostering student wellness through community: one university’s strategy and best practices for adult learners in an online environment

Join us for an engaging session that explores one university's strategy and best practices for fostering student wellness through community, particularly focusing on adult learners in an online environment, through the lens of Social Ecology. Loyola University Chicago focuses on fostering student wellness through community, emphasizing the values of 'Cura Personalis' to create a supportive culture for adult learners in an online environment. Their fully online orientation aims to facilitate meaningful connections for new students. The university supports adult learners from admission to graduation through a comprehensive approach that includes mentorship from faculty advisors and ambassadors. This session will highlight the importance of consistent engagement and recognition of individual achievements, and how these practices contribute to building a strong sense of community. Attendees will gain practical strategies for promoting student success and well-being in online learning settings.

Presenters:

• Dr. Eva Mika, Loyola University - Chicago

• Dr. Jennifer Gettings, Loyola University - Chicago

Moderator: 

• Dr. Jonell Hinsey, Middle Tennessee State University

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