Pedagogy Intensive with Dr. Kevin Gannon

The College of Arts, Communication and Social Sciences will host Dr. Kevin Gannon, nationally known as "The Tattooed Professor," for a dynamic Pedagogy Intensive.

Gannon will lead drop-in sessions from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in the Student Union Ballroom. Registration to attend is not necessary.

• 9 a.m. - Rethinking Assessment in the age of AI
• 1 p.m. - Challenging Students without Academic Intimidation: Building an Effective Classroom Climate

Gannon is a nationally recognized author, speaker and educator who is celebrated for his passionate commitment to student success and fearless advocacy for innovative teaching. Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed and on NPR, he has inspired thousands of educators across the country to rethink the way they connect with students in the classroom. His book, "Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto," has become a must-read guide for faculty seeking to transform student learning experiences.

At Northwest, Gannon will lead a series of drop-in sessions open to all faculty and instructional staff. These interactive workshops will give participants hands-on strategies to strengthen student engagement, motivation and persistence, which are the very tools that drive students toward successful completion of their degrees.

Northwest faculty who join Gannon’s sessions will:

• Learn how to create classrooms where every student thrives.
• Gain proven methods to boost engagement and motivation through active learning.
• Explore practical tools for helping students overcome barriers and stay on track to graduation.
• Leave inspired with fresh approaches that elevate both teaching and student outcomes.

This one-day event is part of Northwest’s ongoing strategy to empower faculty with innovative approaches that directly impact student success, retention, and degree completion.