Within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding for collaboration on the academic and research levels signed between the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) and the Lebanese American University (LAU), the first edition of the Joint Faculty Qualification Development Workshop took place on July 30 and 31, 2018.

This workshop, conducted by Stewart Ross, PhD, brought together professors from both institutions, and aimed at fostering collaboration and a robust exchange of best teaching practices in order to improve students learning.

Stewart Ross

• Holder of a PhD in Music Education from Northwestern University and former Director of Bands at Minnesota State University, Mankato for 21 years.
• Founding Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU). The Center’s signature Faculty Teaching Certificate Program was honored in 2006 as a finalist for the Professional Organizational Development Conference Innovation Award.
• Conducted over 100 presentations and workshops on course design at universities in 36 U.S. states, as well as Canada, the Netherlands, and the Middle East.
• Published 2 books and over 40 articles in national magazines; his dissertation on mental practices and imagery was published by the Journal of Research in Music Education.
• Served for 5 years on the steering committee of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities’ Center for Teaching and Learning.