4th Educational NOSS Symposium
Event Details
Date: May 5-7, 2025
Location: GUST Campus
Theme: Transformation - Educators Teach, But Great Educators Transform Lives!
What transformational and experiential strategies are you implementing in the classroom, and what impact have they had on your students? How are you adapting in the age of social media and AI? Is your institution making an impact through campus support services?
Agenda
Daily, 8:00am - 1:30pm
May 5 - Monday: Opening Ceremony and General Topics
May 6 – Tuesday: Math Related Topics
May 7 - Wednesday: English Related Topics
Featured NOSS Speakers:
Dr. Arlene J. Callwood
Dr. Arlene J. Callwood currently serves the world as an Assistant Professor of Developmental and Special Education at Medgar Evers College, City University of New York (CUNY), and Adjunct Professor of Education at Long Island University Post. She also serves as a parent, care researcher, empowerment speaker for women and youth, education columnist for Natvid Life and Style Magazine, developmental mathematics teacher trainer and instructional coach, as well as an educator trainer conducting professional development for faculty, staff, and students designed to help educational institutions develop a culture of care. To support her service in the world, she holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Pace University, a Master of Science in Education from Brooklyn College, CUNY and a Doctorate in Education from Long Island University.
Dr. Callwood’s teaching experience spans 24 years on the K-College levels of schooling. Her educational and teaching philosophy is that Teaching is About People. Her primary goal in and out of the classroom is to help people awaken to the potential within them. Her happy spaces are with family, friends, books, in classrooms, and the outdoors.
Dr. Christina M. Cobb
Dr. Christina M. Cobb is an Associate Professor in the University Studies Department at Middle Tennessee State University where she teaches mathematics, first-year seminar, and graduate professional studies courses. At Tennessee State University, she earned a Bachelor and a Master of Science in Mathematics, and a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She previously taught middle school mathematics in Metro Nashville Public Schools for 3 years. She loves teaching mathematics, and it is her heart’s desire to make an impact on each student that walks into her classroom.
In 2011, Dr. Cobb began working at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) as a “fall only” temporary faculty member. Since that time, she has progressed to become an Associate Professor. Over the past 12 years, she has taught General Education mathematics courses and her courses are designed to help answer the famous question most students have: when will I use this in real life? It is her mission to reach all students at every level and to create an inclusive learning environment for all her courses. She teaches with so much passion and energy that her students love to come to class. These efforts have been recognized by the Outstanding Teacher Award in General Education at MTSU in 2022, the Outstanding Teacher Award at MTSU in 2019, and the Outstanding Faculty in Learning Support Award from the Tennessee Association for Student Success and Retention in 2021. Dr. Cobb has also been cited as a “Person Who Made a Difference” by MTSU graduating seniors in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2023. The enthusiasm and the innovative initiative she has continues to serve as motivation to seek funding for the MT Engage Math Game Night, which she has hosted for the past 3 years. During this event, students participate in mathematics games outside the classroom in a fun environment. For several years, she has led mathematics skill-building sessions for students enrolled in the Scholars Academy early arrival program. Dr. Cobb was recognized also for student involvement in the classroom and was a recipient of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ High Impact Practices Grant. In 2019, she was awarded a Student Engagement, Retention, and Success Grant, for which she served as co-principal investigator for the Mentoring and Mathematics (M2) program. She was also named the 2021-2023 LT&ITC Inclusive Teaching Fellow at MTSU. She earned her micro-credential from the Association of Colleges and University Educators (ACUE) in Inclusive Teaching as well as a Diversity in 2022 and Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses in 2024. Dr. Cobb also earned an Inclusion certificate from eCornell, June 2022.
Dr. Cobb has been active with multiple organizations including the National Organization for Student Success (NOSS), Tennessee Association for Student Success and Retention (TASSR), and Southwest Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics (SVCTM). She has written and published several articles and newsletters, and has also presented at numerous NADE, TASSR, SVCTM and NOSS conferences. Dr. Cobb currently serves as the president-elect for the National Organization for Student Success (NOSS), the Membership VP with AAUW, and on the committee for the Tennessee Girls in STEM (TGIS) at MTSU, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee chair with TASSR, the Membership VP with AAUW, and on the committee for the Tennessee Girls in STEM (TGIS) at MTSU. She is very active in her community. Specifically, she tutors and serves on the board for multiple community organizations in Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Cobb supports all students and especially seeks to be a role model to young women in her community. She recently launched her new non-profit “EducatHer” in 2022, where she has taught women across the nation through workshops, book clubs, college mentoring and more. Her efforts in the community have been recognized as she was awarded the Young Professional Leadership Athena Award from Rutherford Cable in May 2024.
Glynis Mullins
Developmental Math Instructional Coordinator at Pitt Community College. Currently serves as NOSS President. I have been in Developmental Education for over 22 years and enjoy my job! I teach co-requisite and transitional math courses in an online or in-person environment. I focus on implementing effective teaching practices to allow students to learn and thrive in a positive learning environment. I provide mentoring and support for my students to promote success. I work with students to develop good study habits and a growth mindset and build help-seeking behaviors. I encourage active, problem-based, and project-based learning in my classroom. I work hard to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Education: BS in Mathematics, Elizabeth City State University; Masters of Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Central Michigan University, Masters of Education, Technology, Central Michigan University; currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Psychology, Capella UniversityCredentials: Developmental Educator Specialist, Certification in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace, Trauma and Resilience Training I
Deadline
Deadline for Abstracts: April 1, 2025
Length of Sessions:
50 minutes
Workshops, 1-hour and 20 minutes
Send to: hutchinson.k@gust.edu.kw
Kelle Hutchinson, Director, Foundation Program Unit
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Program Co-Chairs
Dr. Hala Almutawa Chair of Center for Teaching, Learning, & Research (CTLR)
Kelle Hutchinson, Foundation Program Unit (FPU) Director
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