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	Since 2007, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development has hosted the Fall Faculty Book Club, an annual initiative designed to foster collaborative dialogue around higher education pedagogy. The program convenes a small, dedicated cohort of faculty to read and discuss carefully selected literature focusing on the art and science of teaching.		Since 2007, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development has hosted the Fall Faculty Book Club, an annual initiative designed to foster collaborative dialogue around higher education pedagogy. The program convenes a small, dedicated cohort of faculty to read and discuss carefully selected literature focusing on the art and science of teaching.

	To ensure intimate and substantive conversations, participation is capped at ten faculty members per cohort. The group meets monthly from September through November, gathering on Monday evenings ~~from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m~~. To alleviate logistical hurdles, all selected texts are provided and delivered to participants at no cost. Because the discussions are paced—with faculty reading designated sections prior to each meeting—participants are expected to commit to attending all two to three sessions throughout the semester.		To ensure intimate and substantive conversations, participation is capped at ten faculty members per cohort. The group meets monthly from September through November, gathering on Monday evenings. To alleviate logistical hurdles, all selected texts are provided and delivered to participants at no cost. Because the discussions are paced—with faculty reading designated sections prior to each meeting—participants are expected to commit to attending all two to three sessions throughout the semester.

	The book club maintains a strong tradition of selecting timely, research-based texts that address contemporary academic challenges. Past selections consistently ~~emphasize~~ evidence-based practices and the cultivation of equitable educational experiences, tackling subjects such as inclusive teaching, digital literacy, student learning strategies, and social justice. Ultimately, the initiative provides a structured, supportive space for faculty to critically examine and evolve their teaching strategies.		The book club maintains a strong tradition of selecting timely, research-based texts that address contemporary academic challenges. Past selections have consistently emphasized evidence-based practices and the cultivation of equitable educational experiences, tackling subjects such as inclusive teaching, digital literacy, student learning strategies, and social justice. Ultimately, the initiative provides a structured, supportive, and safe space for faculty to critically examine and evolve their teaching strategies.

	== Book Club Timeline ==		== Book Club Timeline ==
	{{BookClub		{{BookClub
	\| year = 2026		\| year = 2026
	\| cover = [[File:Distracted~~-Cover~~.png\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]		\| cover = [[File:Bookcover-Distracted.png\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]
	\| title = [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It]		\| title = [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It]
	\| author = James M. Lang		\| author = James M. Lang
	\| note = ~~''19th Annual.''~~ Although the book was written before the COVID-19 pandemic caused much of the world to go into lockdown, it's focus on the challenges students struggle with in the traditional classroom are more relevant than ever.		\| note = Although the book was written before the COVID-19 pandemic caused much of the world to go into lockdown, it's focus on the challenges students struggle with in the traditional classroom are more relevant than ever.
	\| meta = '''Themes:''' Classroom management · Student engagement · Self-regulated Learning <br>'''Sessions:''' 3		\| meta = '''Themes:''' Classroom management · Student engagement · Self-regulated Learning <br>'''Sessions:''' 3
	}}		}}
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	{{BookClub		{{BookClub
	\| year = 2025		\| year = 2025
	\| title = The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI		\| cover = [[File:Bookcover-TheOppositeOfCheating.png\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]
			\| title = [https://www.theoppositeofcheating.com/the-opposite-of-cheating The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI]
	\| author = Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger		\| author = Tricia Bertram Gallant and David A. Rettinger
	\| meta = '''~~18th Annual~~'''		\| note = Almost three years after the public release of ChatGPT, we decided to shift the focus from how students might be using generative AI to cheat to how we can teach ethics and integrity despite the ease and convenience provided by generative AI.
			\| meta = '''Theme:''' Generative AI · Academic integrity · Ethics
	}}		}}

	{{BookClub		{{BookClub
	\| year = 2024		\| year = 2024
	\| cover = [[File:~~PedagogyOfKindness~~.jpg\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]		\| cover = [[File:Bookcover-APedagogyOfKindness.jpg\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]
	\| title = [https://www.oupress.com/9780806193854/a-pedagogy-of-kindness/ A Pedagogy of Kindness]		\| title = [https://www.oupress.com/9780806193854/a-pedagogy-of-kindness/ A Pedagogy of Kindness]
	\| author = Catherine J. Denial		\| author = Catherine J. Denial
	\| meta = '''~~17th Annual~~''' · ~~2 sessions~~		\| note = This year's selection was simple enough given the timing of this new book, which aligns so well with the mission and culture at Xavier.
			\| meta = '''Themes:''' Kindness · Belonging · Compassionate assessment
	}}		}}

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	\| meta = '''1st Annual'''		\| meta = '''1st Annual'''
	}}		}}

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Jtodd1 at 16:11, 30 June 2026

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	{{BookClubSelection		{{BookClubSelection
	\| year = 2026		\| year = 2026
	\| cover = File:[[Distracted-Cover.png\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]		\| cover = [[File:Distracted-Cover.png\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]
	\| title = [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It]		\| title = [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It]
	\| author = James M. Lang		\| author = James M. Lang

Jtodd1 at 16:00, 30 June 2026

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	The book club has a strong track record of selecting timely, research-based texts that address contemporary challenges in higher education, including inclusive teaching, digital literacy, student learning strategies, and social justice in academia. Past selections show a consistent focus on evidence-based teaching practices and creating more equitable educational experiences.		The book club has a strong track record of selecting timely, research-based texts that address contemporary challenges in higher education, including inclusive teaching, digital literacy, student learning strategies, and social justice in academia. Past selections show a consistent focus on evidence-based teaching practices and creating more equitable educational experiences.

	{{~~BookClub~~		{{BookClubSelection
	\| year = 2026		\| year = 2026
	\| cover = File:[[Distracted-Cover.png\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]		\| cover = File:[[Distracted-Cover.png\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]

Jtodd1 at 15:59, 30 June 2026

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	The book club has a strong track record of selecting timely, research-based texts that address contemporary challenges in higher education, including inclusive teaching, digital literacy, student learning strategies, and social justice in academia. Past selections show a consistent focus on evidence-based teaching practices and creating more equitable educational experiences.		The book club has a strong track record of selecting timely, research-based texts that address contemporary challenges in higher education, including inclusive teaching, digital literacy, student learning strategies, and social justice in academia. Past selections show a consistent focus on evidence-based teaching practices and creating more equitable educational experiences.

	{{~~BookClubSelection~~		{{BookClub
	\| year = 2026		\| year = 2026
	\| ~~edition~~ = ~~1st~~		\| cover = File:[[Distracted-Cover.png\|left\|150px\|alt=Book cover]]
	\| title = Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It		\| title = [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It]
	\| author = James M. Lang		\| author = James M. Lang
	\| ~~cover = Distracted-Cover.png~~		\| note = ''19th Annual.'' Although the book was written before the COVID-19 pandemic caused much of the world to go into lockdown, it's focus on the challenges students struggle with in the traditional classroom are more relevant than ever.
	~~\| link~~ = ~~https://www~~.~~hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books~~		\| meta = '''Themes:''' Classroom management · Student engagement · Self-regulated Learning <br>'''Sessions:''' 3
	~~\| themes = Kindness, Belonging, Compassionate assessment~~
	~~\| sessions = 3~~
	~~\| note =~~ Although the book was written before the COVID-19 pandemic caused much of the world to go into lockdown, it's focus on the challenges students struggle with in the traditional classroom are more relevant than ever.
	}}		}}

Jtodd1 at 15:43, 30 June 2026

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	The book club has a strong track record of selecting timely, research-based texts that address contemporary challenges in higher education, including inclusive teaching, digital literacy, student learning strategies, and social justice in academia. Past selections show a consistent focus on evidence-based teaching practices and creating more equitable educational experiences.		The book club has a strong track record of selecting timely, research-based texts that address contemporary challenges in higher education, including inclusive teaching, digital literacy, student learning strategies, and social justice in academia. Past selections show a consistent focus on evidence-based teaching practices and creating more equitable educational experiences.

	~~== 2026 ==~~
	{{BookClubSelection		{{BookClubSelection
	\| year = 2026		\| year = 2026

Jtodd1 at 15:43, 30 June 2026

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	\| title = Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It		\| title = Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It
	\| author = James M. Lang		\| author = James M. Lang
	\| cover = Distracted.png		\| cover = Distracted-Cover.png
	\| link = https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books		\| link = https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books
	\| themes = Kindness, Belonging, Compassionate assessment		\| themes = Kindness, Belonging, Compassionate assessment

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	\| title = Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It		\| title = Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It
	\| author = James M. Lang		\| author = James M. Lang
	\| cover = Distracted.~~jpg~~		\| cover = Distracted.png
	\| link = https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books		\| link = https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/james-m-lang/distracted/9781541699816/?lens=basic-books
	\| themes = Kindness, Belonging, Compassionate assessment		\| themes = Kindness, Belonging, Compassionate assessment

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-The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development hosts an annual Fall Faculty Book Club. This professional development initiative brings together a small cohort of faculty to read and discuss a carefully selected book focused on teaching, learning, and higher education pedagogy.
+Since 2007, the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development has hosted an annual Fall Faculty Book Club. This initiative brings together a small cohort of faculty to read and discuss a carefully selected book focused on teaching, learning, and higher education pedagogy. The book club meets once a month from September through November, reading part of the book before each meeting to focus the discussion.
 * Format: Small group discussions (maximum 10 participants)
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 The book club has a strong track record of selecting timely, research-based texts that address contemporary challenges in higher education, including inclusive teaching, digital literacy, student learning strategies, and social justice in academia. Past selections show a consistent focus on evidence-based teaching practices and creating more equitable educational experiences.
 == 2025 ==