Engaging the Mission Conversations and the Marianist Table

Conversation 1: Educate for Formation in Faith

Opening Prayer: 
Céline Jacquemin, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Marianist Educational Associate (MEA)

Facilitators:
Gerald (Jerry) Poyo, Ph.D., Professor of History and O’Connor Chair for the History of Hispanic Texas and the Southwest; and Jose Matos Auffant, Executive Director, University Ministry

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 11-13
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 4-7 

Opening Prayer: 
Céline Jacquemin, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Marianist Educational Associate (MEA)

Facilitators:
Gerald (Jerry) Poyo, Ph.D., Professor of History and O’Connor Chair for the History of Hispanic Texas and the Southwest; and Jose Matos Auffant, Executive Director, University Ministry

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 11-13
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 4-7 

Conversation 2: Provide an Integral, Quality Education

Opening Prayer: 
David Sommer, Ph.D., Professor of Risk Management and MEA

Facilitators:
Allison Gray, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology; and Sr. Grace Walle, Chaplain, School of Law

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 14-16
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 3-4

Opening Prayer: 
David Sommer, Ph.D., Professor of Risk Management and MEA

Facilitators:
Allison Gray, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Theology; and Sr. Grace Walle, Chaplain, School of Law

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 14-16
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 3-4

Conversation 3: Educate in Family Spirit

Opening Prayer: 
Gregory Zlotnick, J.D., Director of Pro Bono Programs, School of Law, and MEA

Facilitators:
Jessica Gonzalez Uhlig, Ph.D., Executive Director, MEA Program; and Rev. Timothy Eden, S.M., Ed.D., Vice President for Mission and Rector

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 17-18
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 7-10

Opening Prayer: 
Gregory Zlotnick, J.D., Director of Pro Bono Programs, School of Law, and MEA

Facilitators:
Jessica Gonzalez Uhlig, Ph.D., Executive Director, MEA Program; and Rev. Timothy Eden, S.M., Ed.D., Vice President for Mission and Rector

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 17-18
The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 7-10

Conversation 4: Educate for Justice, Service and Peace, and Integrity of Creation

Opening Prayer: 
Larry Hufford, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and MEA

Facilitators:
William Buhrman, Ph.D., Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, with 2020-2021 Speed Grant Recipients

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 19-21
Review of The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 7-10
Criteria for the Edward and Linda Speed and Catholic Studies Faculty Development and Research Fund

Opening Prayer: 
Larry Hufford, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and MEA

Facilitators:
William Buhrman, Ph.D., Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, with 2020-2021 Speed Grant Recipients

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 19-21
Review of The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 7-10
Criteria for the Edward and Linda Speed and Catholic Studies Faculty Development and Research Fund

Conversation 5: Educate for Adaptation and Change

Opening Prayer: 
Christine Gray, Ph.D., Professor of Biological Sciences

Facilitators:
Kathleen Gallagher, Ph.D., Associate Professor of International Relations; David Grenardo, J.D., Professor of Law; and Paul Uhlig, Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Mathematics, member of the Core Curriculum Committee and MEA

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 22-23
Review of The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 10

Opening Prayer: 
Christine Gray, Ph.D., Professor of Biological Sciences

Facilitators:
Kathleen Gallagher, Ph.D., Associate Professor of International Relations; David Grenardo, J.D., Professor of Law; and Paul Uhlig, Ph.D., Chair and Professor of Mathematics, member of the Core Curriculum Committee and MEA

Pre-reading(s):
Characteristics of Marianist Universities, pp. 22-23
Review of The Catholic Intellectual Tradition: Core Principles for the College or University, pp. 10

Welcome and Program Introduction

Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
University Center, Conference Room B

Marianist Educational Characteristic: Educate for Formation in Faith
Marianist Pillar: Marianist Charism and First Pillar – Faith

Hosts:

• Reverend William J. Meyer, S.M., Rector
• Alicia Cordoba Tait, Beirne Director, Center for Catholic Studies

Assisted by:

• Jessica Uhlig, Associate Provost for Academic Administration and Mission Integration

Readings:

• CMU (pp. 11-13)
• LMS (Marianist Charism, Pillar 1-Faith)
• CIT (pp. 4-7)
• LMS Pillar

Marianist Table

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021
1 to 2 p.m.
Diamondback Cafe

Marianist Pillar: Mission

Readings:

• LMS 5

Engaging the Mission Conversation: Provide an Integral, Quality Education

Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
University Center, Conference Room B

Presenter:

• Katherine Lehman-Meyer,Visiting Professor, Communication Studies

Readings:

• CMU (pp. 14-16)
• CIT (pp. 3-4)

Marianist Table

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021
1 to 2 p.m.
Diamondback Cafe

Marianist Pillar: Family Spirit

Readings:

• LMS 4

Engaging the Mission Conversation: Educate in Family Spirit

Friday, Nov. 5, 2021
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Assumption Chapel

Presenter:

• David Sommer, Professor, Greehey School of Business

Readings:

• CMU (pp. 17-18)
• CIT (pp. 7-10)

Marianist Table

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022
1 to 2 p.m.
Diamondback Cafe

Marianist Pillar: Inclusive Community

Readings:

• LMS 3

Engaging the Mission Conversation: Educate for Service, Justice and Peace, and Integrity of Creation

Friday, Feb. 4, 2022
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
University Center, Conference Room B

Presenter:

• Greg Zlotnick, Director, Pro Bono Programs, School of Law – Center for Legal and Social Justice

Readings:

• CMU (pp. 19-21)
• Review CIT (pp. 7-10)

Engaging the Mission Conversation: Educate for Adaption and Change

Friday, March 4, 2022
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
University Center, Conference Room B

Lecture 1: Engaging the Mission Conversation: Educate for Service, Justice and Peace, and Integrity of Creation

Presenter:

• Greg Zlotnick, Director, Pro Bono Programs, School of Law, Center for Legal and Social Justice

Readings:

• CMU (pp. 19-21); Review CIT (pp. 7-10)

Lecture 2: Engaging the Mission Conversation: Educate for Adaption and Change

Presenter:

• Ian Martines, Interim Dean and Professor of Mathematics

Readings:

• CMU (pp. 22-23)
• Review CIT (pp. 10)

• Presenter Reflective Questions:

  1. What do you believe in? What gives you joy? Life? (Gifts of the Spirit)
  2. How do you navigate your gifts (talents, teaching, profession, interactions) within a Marianist educational environment? (Marianist Educational Characteristics)
  3. How do you reflect upon and apply elements of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to help students develop “just heart(s) and a sense of right relationships”? (Glodek, Marianist Praxis (2020), 19) (Catholic Intellectual Tradition)

• Program Reflective Questions:

  • Who am I?
  • Why am I here?
  • What really matters?
  • What does the world need?
  • How ought we to live? (CIT cover)