Marywood University

United States

Pedagogy in Action: Bridging Disciplines, Communities, and Industry   Nov. 19-20, 2025

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Pedagogy in Action:

Bridging Disciplines, Communities, and Industry

Abstracts: May 30, 2025

Pedagogically speaking, there exists a wealth of inquiry into methodologies positioning academia to serve as a dynamic agent of change by embracing practices that transcend traditional boundaries and foster interdisciplinary, impactful engagement. This involves the transformation of academia into a more inclusive, engaged, and outward-facing entity that addresses contemporary challenges and opportunities. As part of the Reap College of Creative and Professional Studies at Marywood University, we are particularly interested in the role of experimentation and creative processes in this context.

We see several issues at play: New opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry that emerge as these relationships develop. The new tensions that exist between ‘real-world’ impact and traditional ‘values-based’ education. A higher education system that seeks opportunities for its students to engage in social advocacy, engage with industry and foster community. The contemporary deliberations on the overlap of needs between the community, profession, students and academics that often drive institutional decisions.

With this in mind, we invite you to consider the following questions:

-How can we integrate emerging pedagogies into these broader academic frameworks?
-What are the structures and practices that support academia’s engagement with industry, community and global partnerships?
-How do we reimagine institutional priorities to promote adaptability and inclusivity through professional partnership?
-How can academia leverage the transformative potential of technology to foster innovation while embracing ethical, social, and cultural responsibilities?
-What are the models for successfully transferring these methodologies across disciplines and contexts?

We invite presentations from a variety of perspectives that explore these questions across three prevailing topics: Interdisciplinary Research; Academia’s relationship to both Professions and Communities; and Social Impact and Advocacy . Submissions may include case studies of community or industry collaborations; analyses of alternative research paradigms; reflections on inclusive practices in teaching and learning; examinations of emergent trends in education and research; or discussions on innovative frameworks for partnerships.

We seek to create a dialogue around original, forward-thinking and comprehensive projects that explore the evolving role of academic institutions as catalysts for innovation, collaboration and inclusivity across diverse fields and communities. Our aim is to foster a critical conversation about the transformation of academia into a more inclusive, engaged and outward-facing entity that addresses contemporary challenges and opportunities.

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Part of the conference Pedagogy 2025: Emerging Theories, Teaching & Technologies  

Abstract Deadline: May 30, 2025