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Grab a cup of coffee or listen on your drive for a burst of inspiration and information for the Langston University faculty and adjunct instructors. Everyone is welcome to listen and enjoy our HBCU podcast.

Ally Sharp - Director of Faculty Development


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    Coffee Talk with Ms. Alexis Montague about the SOPHE conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:03


    Grab some coffee and listen to an interview with Ms. Alexis Montague, an assistant professor in Public Health at Langston University, as we talk about a great idea she learned on using photos in class research, and why attending a professional conference is beneficial for her and for students. We have had fewer podcasts as the software changed, and some of our "part two" files need to be recreated. I hope to get that issue resolved!

    Coffee with Dr. Delk: How Conferences Benefit You and Your Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 7:32


    This week, we learn how attending academic conferences can enhance their professional development, foster valuable networking opportunities, and improve classroom practices. Dr. Delk shares insights on the benefits of collaboration and presenting research, which can contribute to career advancement and student success. By understanding the importance of these events, faculty can better support their growth and the educational experiences they provide.

    Welcome to 2025! Intro to OER - with AI "Guests" from Google Notebook LM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 10:08


    In this episode, I am using the Google Notebook LM podcast feature that Mr. Ralph Grayson shared at our Spring 2025 Faculty Institute in January. You will hear the music jump on when it is the AI voices as they discuss an OER pdf shared with the faculty by Ms. Caitlin Corbett, the Director of University Libraries at Langston University, and some resources that I added in as an instructional designer about Canvas Commons and Oklahoma Council of Online Learning Excellence resources. The AI processed the documents and created a conversation. They sound human, but they are not. They say "we" as though they are human beings who teach and work with us; they do not. In fact, they picked up on my LU Monday Moment podcast closing (Happy Teaching!) without knowing anything except my prompt. It took multiple prompts to get to this analysis; it is not a simple feed it information and go when it is for an audience. However - it feels amazing to listen to it! I did prompt it to clarify that it is AI and not human as a best practice. We have new music from our Adobe Stock Collection - this audio is called Free YourMind Loop and is AdobeStock 676139738 for attribution .

    Coffee Talk with Dr. Julie Scott: Setting the Stage with Grace and Clarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 9:33


    Dr. Julie Scott, Site Director of Langston University's Tulsa campus Nursing Department, discusses strategies for setting up students for success in the crucial first days of a course. She emphasizes the importance of clearly communicating course expectations, introducing key resources like syllabi and learning objectives, and helping students understand what they need to know to succeed. Dr. Scott shares insights on bridging the knowledge gap for new students and creating a supportive learning environment from day one.

    Faculty Support Services for 2024-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 4:27


    This week on the podcast, it's Ally Sharp, director of Faculty Development and an instructional designer, highlighting some of the available opportunities and services for LU faculty and instructors this school year.

    Collaborative Learning Approaches with Professor Jerry Elix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 8:49


    In this episode, listen as one of Langston University's political science instructor, Mr. Jerry Elix shares his powerful approach to fostering collaboration and critical thinking among students, drawing from insights gained at the APSA conference. The Monday Moment of Faculty Development showcases innovative teaching strategies and insights from university professors, with a focus on how they're applying learnings from academic conferences and experiences funded through Faculty Development, part of a Title III grant. Music for this podcast is A Commercial by FASSounds and licensed through Envato.

    Coffee Talk: THRIVE 2024 Virtual Seminar Series with Dr. Maytubby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 8:07


    Mark your calendars for the Family and Consumer Sciences 2024! In April, the Virtual Seminar Series has a conversation between Moi University (Kenya, Africa) and Langston University featuring Dr. Philomena Chepsiror & Dr. Emisha Maytubby.

    Mental Health for Students - A Coffee Talk with Ms. Robinson and Dr. Maytubby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 7:02


    Take a listen as our counselor Demetria Robinson introduces herself and shares an exciting wellness event open to face-to-face classes in April. We'll also hear from Dr. Emisha Maytubby about tips for creating a safe and welcoming environment to discuss mental health in the classroom. Learn about the wellness resources right here at Langston University.

    Coffee Talk with Mrs. Jillian Bray: "If It Means Something to You, It Means Something to Us."

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 6:22


    In this LU Monday Moment, our Langston Annual Gifts and Giving Officer, Mrs. Jillian Bray, talks with Faculty Development Director Ally Sharp about many ways we can help support the good work that the Langston University Foundation does, from and how even small donations make an impact over time.

    Coffee Talk with Mrs. Jillian Bray on the Langston Foundation Scholarships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 5:54


    Welcome to our first podcast of 2024! In this episode, Mrs. Jillian Bray, the Annual Gifts and Giving Officer for the Langston University Foundation shares valuable information to help Langston faculty and staff understand the vital role of the LU Foundation and how we can support the Foundation in providing scholarships and assistance for Langston students. Here is the link mentioned in the podcast: Langston University Annual Giving Campaign (givingfuel.com)

    Self Care in a Jar with Dr. Brittany Mays

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 7:13


    Grab a mason jar and fill it with fun self-care ideas - Dr. Brittany Mays provides simple strategies to build small yet intentional moments of self-care into your busy work days. Tune in to learn how a self-care jar can uplift your day and get a sneak peek at an upcoming faculty meeting activity. This was from November 2023, but I updated the audio so it looks like it was published in February 2024. It is the same episode, though.

    Coffee Talk: Ms. Sandra Brown Prepares LU to Help Save Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 11:06


    As we prepare for Thanksgiving and winter breaks, having some Narcan nasal spray on hand can help all Lions respond to someone with a suspected overdose. Ms. Sandra Brown gives us an overview of Narcan, which is a safe, easy-to-use nasal spray that reverses the effects of overdoses for 30-90 minutes, giving time to call emergency services. Kits and training are available through Ms. Brown's office, and you can also order a kit for free from: https://okimready.org/

    Coffee Talk: An Uplifting Approach Self-Care with Dr. Brittany Mays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 6:27


    This week on the podcast, we have Dr. Brittany Mays joining us for an uplifting discussion on maintaining an upbeat mindset through self-care. Dr. Mays, Assistant Professor in the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department at Langston University, shares how she integrates small self-care practices into her busy schedule to find moments of optimism during challenges. Tune in to hear Dr. Mays' insights on shifting perspective, taking time for meditation and reflection, and staying energized through activities like tennis. Her wisdom provides simple yet powerful ways to care for yourself while caring for others. The transcript is available on the Faculty Development Canvas Page.

    Coffee Talk: Discussions in a Flipped Classroom with Dr. Elizabeth Albright

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 8:55


    Continuing our last podcast's conversation, what does a flipped classroom look like with Bloom's mixed in? What is "the day in the life" of a discussion-based class session? Listen in as Dr. Elizabeth Albright explains.

    Coffee Talk: Getting Started with Flipped Classes with Dr. Elizabeth Albright

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 7:22


    This week, we are getting started on a series of student engagement with Dr. Elizabeth Albright, who is the chair of the Psychology department and a professor in the School of Education. In this episode, we are talking about flipped classroom.

    Coffee Talk with Dr. Des Delk on Purposeful Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 7:18


    In this podcast, we are reunited with Dr. Delk of Langston University as he shares about the faculty development conferences he attended, and his approaches to building purposeful relationships with people and departments on campus. And if you want more inspiration from with Dr. Delk, take a listen to How to Have a Perfect Day from March 2022.

    Coffee Talk with Ms. Sandra Brown about 988, the hotline for us all.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 9:25


    988 is a free crisis phone and text line that you can share with students, and Ms. Sandra Brown of Langston University walks us through the importance of having a free mental health hotline available to everyone. Here are 988 images you can download ⁠and add to your courses, emails, and social media.

    LU Monday Moment: Lumen Circles Professional Development for LU Faculty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 3:04


    This week, our podcast features a guest recording from Lumen Circles, which is a facilitated online professional teaching experience funded through Faculty Development. If you are interested in the summer or fall circles, please give me a shout! This our last podcast for the 22-23 academic year, and I am happy to annouce that Feedspot has named us #1 in the top 15 of HBCU podcasts. There is a list of great podcasts you may want to check out!

    Clara Luper: Conversation with Danielle Pullen about Dear Langston's Famous Alumni's 100th Birthday Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 4:27


    There are upcoming celebrations for our Clara Luper, and Danielle Pullen from Oklahoma City University is kind enough to stop by the podcast and talk about the May 3 from the Clara Luper Legacy commitee event, Unity in the Community. The celebration is May 3rd at the Oklahoma State Capitol starts at 9:00 am, and the program will proceed from 10:00 -11:00 am. The audio clip I reference where Clara Luper talks about Langston is from her radio show, which you can listen to on the Oklahoma Historical Society Youtube. On May 1, the Oklahoma History Center will host a Clara Luper Birthday Celebration in honor of her 100th birthday. The event will last from 6-8 p.m. and include a discussion panel facilitated by Dr. Karlos Hill, regents' professor in the Clara Luper Department of African and African-American Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Members of the panel discussion will include Clara Luper's daughter, Marilyn Luper Hildreth, and members of the Clara Luper Legacy Committee. This event will focus on celebrating her life and legacy, keeping her story alive for future generations. The event is free to attend, but registration is required as space is limited.

    Coffee Talk with the LU Band Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 7:57


    Listen in as the Band directors discuss the importance and impact of professional development and how to attend faculty development even when you are feeling a bit too busy.

    Coffee Talk with the LU Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 11:48


    This is the first going to be a multi-part conversation with the directors, the professors, the assistant directors who create the magic of our Mmarching Pride. Listen in as band directors Mark Gordon, Professor Jonathan Allen William, a nd Brandon Stevenson talk about how the professional development they attend impacts how they teach, and how they put the band together. We know the band sounds and looks amazing, and somehow they make it look easy.

    Inclusive Access Tools for You and Your Students in Microsoft Office and Canvas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 7:37


    This week, I am highlighting some of the tips I share in our CTI Trainings on Accessibility. Microsoft Edge Browser download: Microsoft Edge You can add all of my guides and tools into your classes from this link to Canvas Commons: Canvas Commons - Guide for Students Just select import on the right side and put it in your course. Student Accessibility One Note Video of Inclusive Access in Canvas that I made. It is in our Passport to Canvas student tutorial.

    Coffee Talk: Textbook Support with Ms. Cheryl McBee from Follett & the LU Bookstore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 6:19


    In our previous episode, Ms. Cheryl McBee guided us through the process of working with getting textbooks at Langston University. This week, she is walking use through the troubleshooting process.

    Coffee Talk: The Student Textbook Process with Ms. Cheryl McBee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 6:21


    Ever wonder how your students find out that they have an ebook? Or who you contact if you need a paper edition of a textbook? The answers to those questions are here in today's LU Monday Moment. Grab some coffee and listen in as I talk to our friendly neighborhood bookstore manager, Ms. Cheryl McBee from Follett.

    Coffee Talk with Professor Kelly O'Bryan on Assessing Guest Speaker Experiences and Taking Students to See Speakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 10:01


    In our final podcast of 2022, Professor Kelly O'Bryan tells us how she sets up discussion assignments, all about feedback, and taking her students to experience guest speakers in their work environments. Bonus: they didn't have to pay anything to go!

    Coffee Talk with Professor Kelly O'Bryan on Preparing Guest Speakers and Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 6:48


    Last podcast, you heard about how Professor Kelly O'Bryan finds speakers for her classes -- and she is so successful that she has a waiting list. This week, she talks about how she prepares her guest speakers and her students. The transcript is provided on in the Faculty Development email and Canvas page.

    Coffee Talk with Ms. Kelly O'Bryan about Hosting Guest Speakers in the Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 6:13


    If you are wondering how to get started with guest speakers in the classroom, wonder no more! This week, Kelly O'Bryan will walk us through how she finds guest speakers, and throughout this series, she will share more information about best practices.

    Coffee Talk with Dr. Ellouise Cochrane about working as and with adult students

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 9:02


    In Part two of our conversation with Dr. Cochrane, she talks about lessons she learned as an adult students and how we can help adult and non-traditional students find success. The transcript for this is available on the Faculty Development Canvas page.

    Coffee Talk with Dr. Ellouise Cochrane about Langston in Tulsa and being a non-traditional student.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 5:13


    This week, Dr. Ellouise Cochrane is giving us a glimpse of the Tulsa campus, and she is sharing her experiences as returning to school as an adult. Over the next few podcasts, we will hear her talk about what she learned along the way, and gain insight into helping non-traditional students find success.

    Coffee Talk with Ms. Ally Wright about the Career Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 12:02


    This week, we have an episode full of information for you to share with your students about the Career Fair: where to go for free professional dress clothes (Ms. Wright's office in Page Hall!), resume help (also Ms. Wright's office) and who is coming to the meet and greet. Feel free to share this with students if you want them to be able to listen to the information.

    Coffee Talk with Dr. Mick Howard about the LU Writing Center, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 6:54


    Learn more about what happens when you send your students to the LU Writing Center. They can book appointments online at Langston University (mywconline.com). Many thanks to Dr. Howard for coming on the podcast!

    All About the LU Writing Center with Dr. Mick Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 6:23


    Welcome to Season 2 of the LU Monday Moment! Grab some coffee and listen as Dr. Mick Howard talks about a wonderful service LU offers student writers. The website to share with your students is: Langston University (mywconline.com).

    Coffee Talk with Dr. Golbaba: How Second Chance Program Benefits Students

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 3:46


    This week, a short and sweet podcast highlighting how the second chance program benefits students. Also, some reflection questions as we end 2021-22 School Year.

    Coffee Talk with Professor Golbaba about how to become part of Second Chance as an instructor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 7:31


    Last week, Dr. Golbaba gave an overview of the Second Chance project. This week, you can see how to join in and what it is like as a teacher to be a part of Second Chance.

    Coffee Talk with Professor Golbaba about the Second Chance Experimental Pell Grant Program

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 8:32


    This is the first in a series where hear about the faculty experience of teaching in prison, and how LU faculty can get involved.

    Coffee Talk: How Dr. Young and Ms. Smith Put Together the Family and Consumer Sciences Seminar Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 13:20


    In this episode, Dr. Emisha Young and Ms. Josetta Smith talk about how the seminar series came together, the impact on their students, and some tips on how you can replicate the success with your own department.

    Coffee Talk with Dr. Emisha Young and Ms. Josetta Smith on Family and Consumer Sciences Seminar Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 7:41


    This year, the Family and Consumer Sciences Department has offered insightful, engaging seminars with experts in the field of early childhood education and development. Learn about the series and how you can join in the May seminar, Improving and Advancing the Quality of Life for Black Children and Families on May 4th at 2 pm. This is open to the whole LU family!

    LU Monday Moment : Personal and Professional Development opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 2:53


    Here's what's up, a quick look at faculty development opportunities at LU.

    Monday Moment: Training Opportunities for You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 2:13


    This week, it is all about training opportunities!

    Monday Moment: Short and Sweet - Faculty Awards and Upcoming Trqinings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 2:08


    LU has plenty for you this week! Give a listen and check your email for the Zoom links.

    Coffee Talk: Midterm Momentum, Faculty Award Nominations, and Opportunities for You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 4:31


    How do you want to end your semester? What do you need to do to get there? Put a date on what you need to do so you can end strong. Also - Faculty Award nomination info, OSU Writing Project, and optional faculty development information.

    Coffee Talk: Have A Perfect Day with Dr. Desmond Delk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 6:51


    This week, we talk about nudging students in the right direction by using midterms as a chance to reflect, quick tips for self-care so that you can keep your momentum going, and what Dr. Des Delk means when he wishes us to have a perfect day. This is coffee talk is uplifting and one to listen to any time you need a quick refresh.

    Coffee Talk: Let's Talk Microsoft Office 365

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 3:24


    In this short and sweet podcast, I am updating you about some optional opportunities for you: Quick Writes, Teams Training, and Excel Foundations.

    Coffee Talk: Prepare Students for Life After Langston with Director of Career Services, Ms. Leonelle Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 5:39


    Career Fair Days are here, and Ms. Leonelle Thompson, the director of LU's Career Services, shares how you can support students as they look for jobs at the career fair. Also, there are some upcoming opportunities on Friday: Quick Writes for Teachers (that's you!) and Excel Training at CTI. Check the Faculty Development Canvas page or your email for more information.

    Coffee Talk: Use Music to Engage Students and Upcoming Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 2:20


    This week, I am sharing an idea about having students create a soundtrack for their textbook and some upcoming opportunities for you. Enjoy our Monday Moment of Faculty Development!

    Coffee Talk: Reduce the Formatting Friction of APA and MLA and upcoming opportunities for you!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 2:37


    This week: learn to reduce the friction with MLA and APA templates (which are already made and ready for your students), and plan to attend the Transforming Teaching and Learning Zoom sessions and OCO's summit in April. All this is in the podcast, the transcript, and the Faculty Development Canvas page.

    Monday Moment Coffee Talk - Canvas Messaging Feature Based on Grades and Optional Upcoming Faculty Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 2:43


    During our Langston University spring faculty institute, Professor Golbaba talked about how he reaches out to students to help keep them engaged in the class and promote retention and success. He talked about calling and emailing students outside of Canvas, and Ally Sharp is building on that by explaining how to message students inside Canvas based on grades.

    Coffee Talk: Tips to Design Student Surveys with Ms. Kathy Montella, Director of Langston's Public Health Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 10:10


    Ms. Montella is our director of Public Health and an instructor at Langston University, and in our Monday Moment of Faculty Development, she talks about lessons learned in years of giving surveys, the importance of satisfaction questions, and how she uses her successful surveys and data. Also, a preview of upcoming faculty development opportunities with dates to add to your calendar.

    Happy New Semester 2022 - Info on Faculty Institute and Faculty Meeting Dates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 2:14


    This semester we are Planting Seeds of Inspiration, Cultivating Connections, and Nourishing Instruction. The zoom link on the faculty development page and in your email.

    Coffee Talk - Forms, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Authentic Assessment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 3:40


    In this short and sweet end-of-the-year podcast, get an update on Title III forms rules, Adobe Creative Cloud and QM training, and a summary of the Authentic Assessment workshop hosted by ASU.

    Coffee Talk - Deadlines Cut the Tension Cord with Mr. Daniel Thomspon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 7:43


    This week we continue to explore deadlines, this time in the context of the LU Gazette newspaper. Deadlines are required in the profession, and Mr. Daniel Thompson teaches students the professional convention of getting their stories in on time.

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