Join Ball State University's Teachers College for the 2026–2027 Dean’s Lecture Series, featuring faculty members sharing research and scholarly work conducted during their sabbaticals. These presentations offer an opportunity to explore a variety of topics, learn about faculty research, and engage in meaningful conversations.
All presentations will take place from 2–3 p.m. in Teachers College, Room TC 1008.
Fall 2026
November 18, 2026
Dr. Shu Su
Associate Professor, Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies
Growing Up with AI: The Role of Families in a Changing Developmental Landscape
December 2, 2026
Dr. Kate Shively
Associate Professor, Department of Elementary Education
From Surviving to Thriving: Exploring a Preventive Approach to Teacher Candidate Burnout
Spring 2027
February 17, 2027
Dr. Wilfridah Mucherah
Professor, Department of Educational Psychology
Using the Socio-historical Context Framework to Explain Kenyan Young Children’s Skin Tone Preferences: A Modern Doll Study
March 31, 2027
Dr. Susan Wilczynski
Plassman Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis
Department of Special Education
Harm Through Inaction: The Case for Sexuality Education for Autistic People
All are welcome to attend! We hope you'll join us in celebrating the research and scholarly achievements of our Teachers College faculty.