A campus-wide day of learning, connection, and celebration
- Thursday, May 7 | 10 am–4 pm
- Celebration on the Rim | 4–5:30 pm
- Lunch is provided in the San Juan Dining Hall
Why attend?
- Learn alongside colleagues across campus.
- Strengthen connections across roles and departments.
- Celebrate shared accomplishments
- Kick off the summer season as a community
About the Skyhawk Summit
Fort Lewis College is proud to launch the inaugural Skyhawk Summit—a campus-wide experience bringing faculty and staff together to learn, connect, and celebrate as we close out the academic year. Step away from day-to-day work and join colleagues from across campus for interactive sessions, new perspectives, and time to connect. Together, we'll reflect on the year, share ideas, and strengthen the relationships that support our campus community.
What to expect
Choose from 15 breakout sessions led by colleagues across campus, offering practical insights, new ideas, and opportunities to learn from one another.
Download session schedule | Download session descriptions
Event schedule
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Ballroom
Webinar: Zoom link |
Berndt 234 |
Berndt 235 (Remote)
Zoom link |
Berndt 400 (Remote)
Zoom link |
SFH 710 |
SFH 711 |
Theatre 122 |
| 10:00–10:15 |
Check In |
Check in at desk. Grab a name tag if you do not have your FLC name tag. |
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| 10:15–11:00 |
Welcome & Panel |
Welcome, Heather Shotton, and the Panelists: Heather Otter, Robin Duffy‑Wirth, Jason Portz, Dr. Stacey Oberly |
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| 11:15–12:10 |
Block 1 |
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High Impact Practices Teaching Toolkit
Michelle Bonanno, Candace Nadon |
Partnerships That Work: Collaborating Across Campus to Advance Fort Lewis College
Lauren Berutich, Panel |
Understanding the Native American Tuition Waiver
Larenz Explain, Jasmine Williams |
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Assessment: PLOs with Purpose
Marnie Clay, Cassi Vojta |
Rhythm & Resilience: Lessons from the Dance Floor
Suzy DiSanto |
| 12:25–1:25 |
Lunch / Networking – San Juan Dining Hall |
| 1:40–2:35 |
Block 2 |
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It's Not All On You – Connecting Students to Academic Support on Campus
Meredith Nass, Michelle Bonanno |
Experiential Learning in Action: UGR & EXCEL
Christine Smith, Rebecca Clausen, Deb Powers |
2024 Arson & Firebombing at Fort Lewis College – A Detailed Breakdown of Events
Brett Deming |
Building Balance: Using LEGO® to Support Wellness, Resilience, and Connection
Maggie Shields, Michael Martin |
Crafting Your Teaching Landscape
Candace Nadon, Jen Rider |
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| 2:35–2:50 |
Break / Move |
| 2:50–3:45 |
Block 3 |
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Careers Everywhere: Helping Students Navigate Uncertainty Through Everyday Interactions
Janae Hunderman, Deb Powers |
Elevating Impact: The Productivity Playbook for Administrative Professionals
Executive Assistants |
On the Spectrum – Understanding Neurodiversity
John Truitt, Kristin Polens |
Feed the Flock: Start +
Reboot—Developing a Game Plan
for Social Media
Faith Vanbrunschot |
Pedagogy of Belonging: Pedagogy & Class Inequality
Rebecca Clausen, Stella Zhu |
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| 3:45–4:00 |
Break / Move |
| 4:00–5:30 |
Social |
Outside Chapel. Musical guest Tom Kipp! Drinks and appetizers provided. Stick around for the raffle drawing! |
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Remote Options
For all of our remote and virtual attendees, please use the following links to view the welcome, panel and available sessions:
FLC Gear Swap
Refresh your FLC swag and pass it on! Stop by the FLC Gear Swap table during lunch to drop off gently used Fort Lewis College gear you no longer need—shirts, mugs, bags, and more—and browse for something new-to-you. Take what you like, leave what you can, and help give FLC items a second life.
Don’t miss the Social on the Rim special musical guest, Tom Kipp!
Tom Kipp brings a unique vinyl DJ set to the Skyhawk Summit, blending surf rock grooves with classic honky-tonk energy. His curated sound creates the perfect backdrop for connection, conversation, and a little dancing.
Get involved
Interested in leading a breakout session? Faculty and staff are encouraged to share their knowledge and expertise by submitting a session proposal. Be part of the first Skyhawk Summit and help shape a new Fort Lewis College tradition. We’re looking for sessions that connect to one of the following focus areas:
- Wellness & Balance
Strategies to stay resilient, balanced, and well so we can better support others. Topics may include workload management, team culture, or navigating change.
- Teaching & Learning
Innovative and inclusive approaches to learning in and beyond the classroom. This could include pedagogy, assessment, or experiential learning.
- Student Success
Programs and people that help students persist and thrive. Topics may include retention, belonging, wraparound supports, or collaboration.
- Operational Knowledge
The systems and processes that shape our work. Sessions may explore budget and enrollment context, institutional data, or campus planning.