Event Archives
This page collects materials -- videos, posters, slides, handouts, and programs -- from past ACMHE conferences and summer sessions. If you were a presenter at one of these events and would like to add or remove your material to/from the archive, please contact Maya Elinevsky (maya@contemplativemind.org) or Carrie Bergman (carrie@contemplativemind.org).
(If you're looking for a list of past workshops, webinars, and retreats, visit our event calendar.)
ACMHE Conferences
2019
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Radical Well-Being in Higher Education:
Approaches for Renewal, Justice, and Sustainability
Presentations and Resources from the 2019 ACMHE Conference
November 7-10, 2019 | UMass Amherst
Keynote Presentation
Disarming Ourselves, Decolonizing Care: Radical Dharma Approaches for Courageous Transformation: video
Jasmine K. Syedullah, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, Vassar College
Poster Session Presentations
None have been submitted at this time.
Parallel Sessions
None have been submitted at this time.
2018
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Imagining Humane Institutions
Presentations and Resources from the 2018 ACMHE Conference
October 4-7, 2018 | UMass Amherst
Page last updated: January 31, 2019
Keynote Presentation
Embracing Fear, Friendship, and Hope: Journeying with Courage in Academia (.pdf of slides | video)
Michelle Chatman, Associate Professor in the Crime, Justice, and Security Studies program, University of the District of Columbia
Poster Session Presentations
None have been submitted at this time. Send yours to Maya@contemplativemind.org for inclusion on this page!
Parallel Sessions
Paradoxes of Teaching Mindfulness in Business (video)
Shalini Bahl, Affiliated Expert, Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
Savoring Thought: Using Contemplation to Amplify Learning in Writing Classes (.pdf of slides)
Brian Baldi, Senior Lecturer, Assistant Director, Institute for Teaching Excellence & Faculty Development, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Creating Connection Through Reflection: Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (video)
Carol Beck, Associate Director, Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics, Emory University
Relationships, Structures, and Processes of Humane Institutions (video)
Margaret Benefiel, Executive Director, Shalem Institute
Lives that Speak: Reclaiming Vocation Through Cross-Campus Collaborations (.docx of notes)
LeeRay Costa, Professor and Director of Gender and Women's Studies, Hollins University
Karen Cardozo, Executive Director of Career Development, Hollins University
Tamalpa Life/Art Process to Teach Public Health (ArtCorps newsletter)
Vivian Chávez, Professor of Health Education, San Francisco State University
Embedding Compassion into an Urban Community College to Create Trauma Sensitive Policy, Procedures, and Pedagogy (video)
Linda Domenitz, George LeBoeuf, Susan Perreira, Steven A. Mahoney, and Marva Patterson, Capital Community College
Quiet, Contemplative Pedagogies: Teaching to Reach the Introverted, the Anxious, and the Marginalized (.pdf of slides | video)
Monica Edwards, Associate Professor of Sociology, Harper College
Cultivating Student Attention Through a First-Year Nature Writing Seminar (syllabus)
David Glassberg, Environmental History, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Experiencing Connection: A Critical Foundation of Community Building (video)
Peter Grossenbacher, Professor, Contemplative Psychology, Naropa University
What's Love Got to Do With It?: Contemplative Practice for Social Justice (.pdf of slides)
Veta Goler, Chair & Associate Professor, Dance Performance & Choreography; Co-director, Teaching Research and Resource Center, Spelman College
Kelly Moore, Instructor, Courage of Care Coalition
Being Digital Citizens: Mindful Media from Tweets to Big Data (video)
Kevin Healey, Associate Professor, Media Studies, University of New Hampshire
Imagining Humane Food Practices That Impact Health, Environment and Equity Outcomes (handouts)
Kathleen Kevany, Associate Professor, Business and Social Sciences Department, & Director of Rural Research Centre and Food Systems, Dalhousie University
George C. Wang, Specialist in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, formerly Assistant Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center
Gene Baur, President, Farm Sanctuary
Contemplative Reading Beyond Technique: Dispositions, Intolerance, Empathetic Engagement (.docx of notes)
Karolyn Kinane, Professor of English, Plymouth State University
Bruja Pedagogies: Re(In)surgent Knowledges (.pdf of notes)
Kirsten Mundt, PhD Candidate, American Studies, University of New Mexico
Garnering Institutional Acceptance for Contemplative Practices: Bridging & Framing Methods (.docx of notes | video)
Lisa Napora, Visiting Scholar, University at Buffalo; Director and Co-founder, The Mindfulness Alliance
Sound Healing in Contemplative Inquiry (.pdf of slides)
Rev. Mary B. O’Malley, MD, PhD, Director of Psychiatric Long Term Care and Behavioral Health Integration, Berkshire Medical Center
"When He Said Weird, I Heard Queer" - Facilitating Powerful Conversations (.pdf of slides)
Anne Randerson, Global Studies and Management, California State University San Marcos
Stacie Chappell, Associate Professor of Management, Western New England University
Contemplative Resistance: The Art of Non Dual Activism (.pdf of slides)
Holly Roach Knight, MA Student, Naropa University & MA Student, Prescott College
Reflective Learning Techniques to Address Power Dynamics in the Classroom (.pdf of slides | video)
David Sable, St. Mary's University
Presenter's notes on the video: “This video starts off with some background noise that settles down after the first few minutes. The slides are interjected while the camera focuses mostly on the speaker and sometimes there is too little time to read what is on the slides. It may be necessary to pause at the slides and take the content into account. The speaker is putting the slide content in fresh language that supports the content. The videographer edited out the periods of silence after meditation instructions, the written exercise, and most of the paired interaction work, but did capture the final eight minutes of facilitated discussion at the end. It may be necessary to use headphones to hear what audience members are saying.”
A Journey on Becoming a Change Agent in Academia: Leaning Into Our Discomfort and Withdrawing Our Commitment from Oppressive Spaces (.pdf of slides)
Monika Son, Chair, Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK Department, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Lectio Divina in Cultural Competency Classrooms: Selecting and Reading Texts (video)
Rachael Tanner, Phd Student in Rhetoric and Composition, Ohio University
Deepening Cross-Racial Dialogue Using Contemplative Practices (video)
Tanya Williams and Diane Goodman, consultants for diversity, inclusion, and social justice
2017
Please do not reproduce or distribute these files without permission from their creator(s). These files are intended for personal and scholarly reference by current ACMHE members and participants of the 2017 ACMHE conference, Radicalizing Contemplative Education.
Radicalizing Contemplative Education
Presentations and Resources from the 2017 ACMHE Conference
October 27-29, 2017 | 1440 Multiversity, Scotts Valley, CA
Keynote Presentations
Revolutionary Mindfulness (video)
Rhonda V. Magee, Professor of Law, University of San Francisco
Restorative Justice: Mindfulness, Radical Healing and Social Transformation (video)
Fania Davis, Co-Founder and Director, Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth
Poster Session Presentations
Integrating Contemplative Elements and Creative Expression in the Physics Classroom
Arlette Baljon, Associate Professor, Physics, San Diego State University
The 12 Ds: Diversity Principles for Interaction and Transformative Change
Shelly Harrell, Professor of Psychology and Psy.D Program Researcher, Pepperdine University
Contemplative Approaches to Research Methods
David Sable, Buddhism Instructor, Saint Mary's University
Developing Contemplative Children for an International Social Service Program
Argelia Peña Aguilar, Professor and Researcher, Language and Education, Universidad de Quintana Roo
Monica Alatorre Xool, Undergraduate Student, Universidad de Quintana Roo
Parallel Sessions
Reflecting on Whiteness: Building Our Capacity to Address Race and Racism on Campus and in Communities
Karin Cotterman, Director, Engage San Francisco, University of San Francisco
Michelle Montagno, Chair, Integrated Healthcare, University of San Francisco
"How High?" Inspiring Merit Scholars to Self-Authorship & Social Awareness Through Mindful Scholarship
(Sample syllabus .pdf | Handout)
Joan Gabriele, Director, Undergraduate Enrichment Programs, University of Colorado, Boulder
Jim Walker, Career Diversity Educator, Norlin Scholars Teaching Faculty, University of Colorado, Boulder
Intentional Empathy Through Transformative Phenomenology: Radicalizing Love in an Age of Disdain
Tobias Kroll, Assistant Professor, Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University
Healing Through Leadership: A Process of Critical Love, Compassion and Vulnerability
Monika Son, Counseling Coordinator, SEEK Program, John Jay College
From Entitlement to Accountable Reciprocity: Transformative Leadership in the Global Context of Higher Education
Éliane Ubalijoro, Professor, Practice for Public and Private Sector Partnerships, McGill University
Clearing a Path for Healing to Enter
Tanya Williams, Director, Strategic Partnerships, LeaderShape
2016
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Transforming Higher Education
Presentations and Resources from the 2016 ACMHE Conference
October 7-9, 2016 | UMass, Amherst, MA
Keynote Presentation
Ecowomanist Wisdom: Engaging Earth Justice and Contemplative Pedagogies For Such a Time As This (video | slides)
Melanie L. Harris, Associate Professor of Religion, Texas Christian University
Poster Session Presentations
Swans, Silhouettes & Sand: Arts-Advocacy as Community Engagement (slides | poster .pdf)
Esmilda Abreu (Leadership & Mentoring, Montclair State University) & Kristen Richert (Richert Innovation Consulting)
Contemplative Media Studies: Map for an Emerging Field (flyer .pdf)
Kevin Healey (Associate Professor, Media Studies, University of New Hapshire) & Edwin Ng (Lecturer, Media and Communication, Deakin University Australia)
It Takes Two Wings to Fly: Contemplative Pedagogy and Dialogue as Requisites for Transformative Learning (poster .pdf)
Suzan Kommers & Gabe Hall (University of Massachusetts Amherst)
Contemplative Pedagogies in Asynchronous Online and Hybrid Undergraduate Management of Aging Services Courses (poster .pdf)
Robin Majeski (Clinical Associate Professor, Aging Studies,University of Maryland at Baltimore County)
Developmental Students and Mindfulness (poster .pdf | descriptive statistics)
Erika K. Nielson (Doctoral Candidate & Teaching Assistant, Developmental Education, Texas State University)
How Students Experience Academic Writing: Mindfulness in the Composition Classroom (poster .pdf | handout)
Pietera Pincock (Graduate Student and Teaching Associate, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, San Diego State University)
Spiritual Mapping as a Contemplative Practice: Crafting Direction Towards Service (poster .pdf)
Rosemary Reilly (Associate Professor, Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University)
‘Not Knowing’ in Aotearoa New Zealand (poster .pdf)
Heather Thomas (Senior English Language Teacher, Massey University)
Mindfulness Practice in Oboe Reedmaking: Awakening Artistry (poster .pdf)
Jessica Warren (Doctoral Candidate, Oboe Performance, Boston University)
Learning How to Learn Through Learning How to Move (poster .pdf)
Nancy Watterson (Associate Professor, American Studies, Cabrini University) and Lan Tran (Founder, Internal Fusion Martial Arts)
Parallel Sessions
Mindfulness Without Ethics: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (slides .pdf | article 1 | article 2)
Jon Brammer (Three Rivers Community College)
Holistic Faculty Development: Writing Renewal Retreats and Contemplative Practices (handout .pdf)
Edward Brantmeier, Jennifer Byrne, Jared Featherstone (James Madison University)
The Implications of Mindfulness Practice in an Online Learning Environment (slides .pdf)
Marilee Bresciani Ludvik (Professor, ARPE, San Diego State University)
Cultural Humility: Reflections on the Body, Power, & Relationships (summary .pdf)
Vivian Roselyn Chávez Ordoñez (Professor, Health Education, San Francisco State University)
Weaving Mindfulness into Online Learning: Benefits for Students of All Ages (Prezi)
Chelsea Kline (Director, Leadership and Career Programs, Bay Path University)
Culturally Responsive Social-Emotional Competence in Higher Education: the vital role of contemplative pedagogy (slides .pdf)
Deborah Donahue-Keegan (Co-Director, MA Consortium for SEL in teacher Education; Lecturer, Education, Tufts University)
How Can Students Co-Create a Contemplative, Socially Just Education? (thesis .pdf)
Vivian Mac (recent graduate, Amherst College)
2015
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Building Just Communities
Presentations and Resources from the 2015 ACMHE Conference
October 8-11, 2015 | Howard University, Washington, DC
Keynote Presentations
Building Just Communities Through Contemplative Teaching and Learning (video | slides)
Rhonda V. Magee, Professor of Law, University of San Francisco; Board Chair, The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society
Developing Individual and Community Wellness: the Work of the Holistic Life Foundation (video)
Andres Gonzales, Ali Smith, and Atman Smith, Co-Founders and Co-Directors, Holistic Life Foundation
Poster Session Presentations
Manifesting Beloved Community: The MEME as Symbolic Representation of Caring
Christine Berding, Assistant Professor, Nursing, University of West Georgia
Sharon Ann Cumbie, Professor, Nursing, University of West Georgia
Walking Mindfully with Middle Schoolers: Developing an After-School Slacklining Curriculum
Jesse Goldman, Undergraduate Student - Senior, Political Science, University of North Carolina Asheville
Compassionate Community Building: The Role of the University
Jesse Goldman, Undergraduate Student - Senior, Political Science, University of North Carolina Asheville
Deeper Human Relationships Through Nature Connectedness and Place
Terri Herbert, Assistant Professor, Science Methods and Inquiry, Indiana, University South Bend
Sara Sage, Associate Professor, Secondary Education, Indiana University South Bend
A Self-Study of Contemplative Pedagogy in a Philosophy Classroom
Sabrina MisirHiralall, Adjunct Professor, History and Social Science, Middlesex County College
David Dillard-Wright, Associate Professor, Philosophy, University of South Carolina - Aiken
Handout (.pdf)
Whole Person Mentorship
Katie Querna, Doctoral Candidate and Lecturer, Social Work, University of Washington
Interactive Sessions
Intentional, Culturally Responsive Evaluation: The Essential Role of Inquiry
B Grace Bullock, Founding Director, Principal Consultant, International Science & Education Alliance
2014
Intention, Method, and Evaluation
Presentations and Resources from the 2014 ACMHE Conference
October 10-12, 2014 | University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Keynote Presentation
Toward mindful assessments: Inquiry in and as practice
Peter Felten, Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning, Executive Director of the Center for Engaged Learning and the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, and Associate Professor of History, Elon University
Poster Session Presentations
Mindful Silence and Centering in Teacher Education
Elizabeth Dorman, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, Fort Lewis College
Contemplative Practices’ Role in Sustainability Education: A Community Clarifies Intentions
Jean MacGregor, Director, Curriculum for the Bioregion, Washington Center for Undergraduate Education, The Evergreen State College
David Levy, Professor at the Information School, University of Washington
Mike Gillespie, Philosophy and Humanities, Retired, University of Nebraska and University of Washington
Creativity as a Catalyst for Mindfulness
Khipra Nichols, Associate Professor, Industrial Design, Rhode Island School Of Design
See also: Studio Course Overview
An Approach to Integrating Mindfulness into the Social Work Curriculum
Sue Rickers, Assistant Professor, Social Work, Bemidji State University
The Effects of Contemplative Pedagogy on Students’ Well-being in Taiwan
Zack Walsh, Ph.D. Student, Religion, Claremont School Of Theology
Parallel Session Presentations
Mindful Dissonance: Reframing Student “Resistance” to Learning about Oppression
Beth Berila, Director, Women’s Studies Program, Ethnic and Women’s Studies Department, St. Cloud State University
Jason Laker, Professor of Counselor Education, San Jose State University
Mindfulness for Helping Professionals: An evaluation of a live, on-line, 8-week professional development program
Rachael Crowder, Assistant Professor, Social Work, University of Calgary
Feldenkrais Somatic Method of Education: Mindfulness, Movement and Social Change
Mary Margaret Fonow, Professor and Director, School of Social Transformation, Arizona State University
Richard Goldsand, Faculty Associate, Department of Dance and School of Social Transformation, Arizona State University
Integration of Contemplative Practice in an Academic Setting for Transformative Education
Heesoon Jun, Professor, Psychology, Evergreen State College
See also: Contemplative Practice Log, Contemplative Practice References
Racial Mindfulness: Paying Attention to “Racial Moments”
Terri Karis, Professor, Human Development and Family Studies, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Contemplating Self and Other in Transformative Teaching and Learning
Abigail Lynam, Faculty, Pacific Integral
See also: Adult development learning resources
Contemplating Enormity: Climate Change
Abigail Lynam, Faculty, Pacific Integral
Karen Litfin, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Washington
See also: Playing with Perspectives exercise
Measurable Indicators of What Matters Most
David Sable, Religious Studies, Saint Mary's University
Visualizing consciousness: Contemplative music as a catalyst for the creative process
Erika Scilipoti, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Psychology, Naropa University
Khipra Nichols, Associate Professor, Industrial Design, Rhode Island School of Design
The Learning Record: Contemplative Practice, Student Evaluation, and Program Assessment
Margaret Syverson, Associate Professor, Rhetoric and Writing, University of Texas at Austin
2013
Integrity of Practice: A Contemplative Vision for Higher Education
Amherst College, Nov. 8-10, 2013
Keynote panel: Daniel Barbezat, David Brown, Rhonda Magee, Kim Weiner
2012
Contemplative Practices in the Diverse Academic Community: Inquiry, Connection, Creativity, and Insight
Amherst College, Sept. 21-23, 2012
Keynote speaker: Rhonda Magee, "Contemplating Race, Law and Justice: Some Notes on Pedagogy for Changing the World" (video)
2011
The Contemplative Campus
Amherst College, Nov. 11-13, 2011
Keynote Speaker: Mirabai Bush, "Contemplation Nation: Pedagogy for a Compassionate
Society"
2010
The Contemplative Academy
Amherst College, Sept. 24-26, 2010
Keynote Speaker: Stephen Prothero, "The Art of Doing Nothing: Wandering as Contemplative
Practice"
2009
The Contemplative Heart of Higher Education
Amherst College, April 24-26, 2009
Keynote Speaker: Diana Chapman Walsh, "Higher Education in a Time of Stress: The Kingdom is Now or Never"
Summer Sessions
