Plenary #1: Character Formation: Educating for Ethical Living

Session 1: Social Justice: Teaching on Ethical Issues in Genetic Science

“Social Justice: Teaching on Ethical Issues in Genetic Science”
Donna Yarri and Spence Stober ~ Alvernia College

Session 2: Integration of the Values of St. Francis into the Classroom and
the Profession of Care

“Integration of the Values of St. Francis into the Classroom and the Profession of Care”
Dorothea Epple and Michael Weuste ~ University of St. Francis, Joliet

Session 3: Social Justice: A Keystone in Nursing and Social Work

“Social Justice in Our Contemporary World”
Phyllis Hay and Barbe Fogarty ~ Alvernia College

“Integrating Franciscan Values in the Curriculum of Nursing and Health-Related Disciplines”
Mary Ellen Symanski and Maureen Sanders ~ Alvernia College

“SWIM: Social Work Internship Mentoring”
Janice Fetrow Stewart ~ Alvernia College

Session 4: Ethical Responsibilities of Franciscan Educators toward Environmental Issues

“Ethical Responsibilities of Franciscan Educators toward Environmental issues”
Elaine Grose, Janet Massey, Anne Ramirez, Randy Detra, Mac Given ~ Neumann College

Session 5: Franciscan Values and the Core Curric

“Franciscan Values In-Forming Campus Life”

Donald Casey, Ann Therese Kelly CSSF, John Lawton, Alyssa McCloud –Long, Tom Orians SA, Mary Reilly, Kevin Smith OSF ~ Felician College

Session 6: Ethics and Character

“Competence Without Character Is Our Greatest Threat”
Tammy Toso ~ Alvernia College

“Helping Students to Clarify Character”
P. Vincent Riley ~ Neumann College

“Towards a Franciscan Semiotic”
Bryce Johnson ~Neumann College

Session 7: A University-Italy Relationship for Leadership, Learning, and Service
“A Unique Franciscan University-Italy Relationship for Leadership, Learning, and Service”
Kristine Hipp, Teri Wagner, Angelo Vasta, and Rossella Vasta ~ Cardinal Stritch University

Session 8: The Franciscan Tradition and the Business Curriculum

“How Franciscan Moral Insights can be integrated into a Business Curriculum”
Robert Till and Sr. Patricia Smith ~ Neumann College

“The Franciscan Tribe of Peace and Justice”
Janet Massey ~ Neumann College

Session 9: The Business Curriculum at Franciscan Institutions

“Successful Integration of Franciscan Values in Business Curriculum: Case Study”
Raj Devasagayam and Linda Richardson ~ Siena College

“An Exploration of the Franciscan Approach to Teaching Ethical Business Practice”
Jonathan Silver ~ Alvernia College

Session 10: Franciscan Values in the Curriculum

“Excellent Servants: Towards a Franciscan Paradigm in Higher Education”
Tim Weldon ~ University of St. Francis, Joliet

“Death as Eucharistic: An Application of St. Francis’ Writings to the Study of Theology”
Richard Nicholas ~ University of St. Francis, Joliet

 “The Life World of the Early Minorite Movement as Found in the Admonitions and its Pedagogical Implications”
Anthony Murphy ~ St. Bonaventure University

Session 11:  Assessment of Catholic Franciscan Outcomes

“Assessment of a Catholic Franciscan Education: Where do We Begin?”
Janine Hicks ~ University of St. Francis, Joliet

“Assessing Outcomes of a Franciscan Education: Some Preliminary Findings and Suggestions of what works”
Neil Penny ~ Alvernia College

“Research Proposal for Doctoral Study”
Joseph Lehman, TOR ~ Doctoral Student, Boston College

Session 1: Franciscan Values and Leadership

“Franciscan Themes in Leadership Philosophy”
Bongrae Seok ~ Alvernia College

“Virtues of Humility and Authenticity in Community, Education, and Corporate Leadership”
Theresa Adams, Kathleen Ellis, and Kathleen Nevel ~ Alvernia College

Session 2: Franciscan Values and Implications for Pastoral Care and Counseling

“A Preliminary Study on the Personality Traits among Pastoral Counseling Students in a Catholic, Franciscan College”
James Houck ~ Neumann College

Session 3: Mathematics and Writing at Franciscan Institutions

“Mathematics in the Franciscan Tradition: Integrating Values into Mathematics Courses”
Sr. Barbara Reynolds ~ Cardinal Stritch University

“Mathematics: When Hospitality, Courtesy, and Gratitude enter the Equation”
Fred Savitz and Ryan Savitz ~ Neumann College

“The Value of Writing: Integrating Franciscan Values in Composition Classroom.”
Ken Bugajski ~ University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne

Session 4: Franciscan Ideals across the Campus

“Restorative Justice and Franciscan Education”
Constance Korteland ~ Neumann College

“Integrating Franciscan Charism into Selected Philosophy and Religious Studies Courses”
Donald Monnin ~ Villa Maria College of Buffalo

“Karate-do and Spirituality”
Nyles Gray ~ Neumann College

“Coming Together: Artifact Circle”
Tricia Bugajski ~ University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne

“Creating Digital Media for Courses in Ethics and Social Responsibility”
Frederick Loomis ~ Neumann College

Session 5: St. Francis and the Fine Arts

“Francis in the Arts”
Maria Traub, Bryce Johnson, and Maria Martin ~ Neumann College

“Integrating the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition in a Fine Arts Core Requirement”
Larry Friedman ~ Neumann College

Session 6: Theatre and the Franciscan Tradition

“Canticles: A Play Cycle”
Terence Gleeson and Richard Sayers ~ Neumann College

Session 7: A University-Italy Partnership for Leadership, Learning, and Service

“A Unique Franciscan University-Italy Partnership for Leadership, Learning, and Service”
Kristine Hipp, Teri Wagner, Angelo Vasta, and Rossella Vasta ~ Cardinal Stritch University

Session 8: Service Learning on the Bleeding Edge

“Emersion Learning at St. Bonaventure University: Service Learning on the Bleeding Edge”
Charles Coate, Todd Palmer, Jim Maher, Susan Anders, Greg Jakubowicz, Dave Blake, and Suzanne Kush ~ St. Bonaventure University

Session 9: Transforming Campus Life

“Animating and Transforming Campus Life”
Donna Barron-Baker, Sue Chalfin, June Finn, Ann Guillory, Mary Ann Joyce, Maureen Murphy-Ruocco, David Turi ~ Felician College

Session 10: Franciscan Resources and their Use

“Franciscan Resources for Classroom, Campus, and Staff Development Use”
 Pat McCloskey, OFM ~ St. Anthony Messenger Press

Session 11: A Franciscan View of Sports

“A Franciscan View of Sports: Ministering to the Student Athlete”
Ed Hastings, Lee DelleMonache, and Stephanie Taylor ~ Neumann College

Session 12: Service Learning

“Service Learning at the Intersection: Regional Collaboration between Higher Education and Community Partners”
Fr. Kevin Queally, Martha O’Brien, and Paula Craw ~ St. Francis University, Loretto

“Franciscan Infused Courses”
Joey-Lynn Bialkowski ~ Cardinal Stritch University

“Centers for Community Engagement”
Jodi Radosh ~ Alvernia College

Session 1: The Assisi Experience: Student Pilgrimage and Study Abroad

“ACFU Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome: A 3-credit Course for Undergraduates”
Sr. Rosemary Stets ~ Alvernia College
                                                                         
“Making the Most of the AFCU Student Pilgrimage”
Sr. Anita Holzmer ~ University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne

“Opening Minds to the World”
Maria Mogford ~ Alvernia College

“The Franciscan Heritage Study Abroad Program in Perugia, Italy”
Michael Chiariello ~ St. Bonaventure University

Session 2: Sharing Responsibility for Mission

“Mission: Sharing in the Grace – Sharing in the Responsibility”
Fr. Kenneth Paulli, Shannon O’Neill, Keith Volsky, Mary Bumbolow ~ Siena College

Session 3: Franciscan Identity on Campus

“Imparting Franciscan Values beyond the Classroom”
Sr. Margaret Ruddy, Kathy Herrick, Lance Richey ~ Cardinal Stritch University

“Catholic Identity at Our Franciscan Universities: Lost, Hidden, or Proclaimed?”
Mary Ellen Symanski and Mary Schreiner ~ Alvernia College

Session 4: Experiential and Service Learning

“Opening D.O.R.S. Through Experiential Learning”
Jen Fraley and John Dierna ~ Siena College

“The Transformational Nature of Service Learning in the Promotion of Professional Competence and Confidence”
Karen Cameron            ~ Alvernia College

Session 5: Academic and Student Affairs Collaboration

“Educational Planning: Intentional Learning across the Campus”
Claire Berardini, Kristel Kemmerer, Karolina Dreher, and Abby Swatchick ~ Alvernia College

Session 6: Service Learning

“Franciscanism and the Institutionalization of Service Learning”
Mary Sacavage ~ Alvernia College

“Learning and Serving in the Real World of Community Health Nursing”
Kathleen Wisser and Connie Twyman ~ Alvernia College

Session 7: A Franciscan Perspective on Service and Learning

“Service and Learning: Development of Professional and Pastoral Expertise through a Franciscan Perspective”
Bettina Baker, Eileen Flanagan, Patricia Hutchison, and Suzanne Mayer ~ Neumann College

Session 8: A Continuum of Service Learning Experiences

“Providing a Continuum of Service Learning Experiences”
Mary Kay Solon, Diane Martine, and Andrew Prall ~ University of St. Francis, Fort Wayne

Session 9: A Franciscan View of Sports

“Sport as a Socializing Agent and Unifier of People: How to Foster and Reinforce Franciscan Values through Sport”
Travis Berger ~ Alvernia College

“Preserving the Dignity and Worth of the Individual: A Faith-based Approach for Working with Indigenous People”
Paula Scraba ~ St. Bonaventure University

Session 10: Developing Leaders through Franciscan Retreats

“Toward the Development of Leadership Retreats Rooted in Franciscan Spirituality and Values”

James Gannon, OFM and Kate Herrick ~ Cardinal Stritch University