klnewman4

klnewman4

Kendell is a writer, teacher, and designer with 9 years of experience in project management and instructional design. With her B.A. in Political Economy, she worked in social science research in Cambridge, MA before coming to UAF for an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, which she completed in 2015. She is a listener, a problem-solver, and a creative collaborator. She values innovation and inclusion in education and works hard to make higher education accessible and responsive to all. She is the Manager of Faculty Development, an Instructional Designer, and LION Liaison

In Case of Emergency, Hope

A detail from a mixed media painting by Madara Mason of a standing polar bear holding a heart and flame in its upright left fore paw.

When faced with uncertainty, prioritizing hope can serve as a guiding force for both instructors and students in higher education. Pursuing hope allows educators to connect to their values and maintain a transformative vision, fostering deeper relationships with students and strengthening the academic community. By engaging in reflective practices, collaboration, and creative thinking, we can create meaningful, hopeful futures.

Practicing project management

As the semester settles into a rhythm, the more daunting but less urgent projects that we’ve put off are beginning to demand attention. But where to start? Make a plan, commit to a practice and voila, the only work you’ll have to do is the work, not the managing of the anxiety about the work.