Reflection and Resilience in Times of Uncertainty

Reflection and Resilience in Times of Uncertainty

Experiential learning can feel like something we need to accomplish face-to-face or in elaborate semester-long projects. But the transition to online teaching has allowed me to not only look at my classes but to also help some other faculty pivot to online EL. This...
Experiential Learning and Reflection

Experiential Learning and Reflection

On August 19th  Maureen Drysdale came to NMC and talked about using reflection to enhance student learning. Two days later, the Experiential Learning Institute (ELI) held the first EL Fundamentals course for a deeper dive into the components of EL.  The theme...
Present-Moment Awareness Buffers the Effects of Daily Stress

Present-Moment Awareness Buffers the Effects of Daily Stress

 Preset-Moment Awareness Buffers the Effects of Daily Stress is an article worth reading. New research published in the Journal of Research in Personality shows that present-moment awareness, a key feature of mindfulness, increases stress resilience and effective...
NMC Mindfulness

NMC Mindfulness

Thank you for everyone who has taken the time to check out the Tuesday mindfulness sessions. I have had a few great questions:  Can I come one Tuesday and not the next? Of course! You can even come in late or leave early – it is all about you! Do I need to bring...