Prepare to Elevate
Friday, April 17
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
AT&T Library, Room 104
Sponsored by the College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities (CoSSAH) in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning. The final monthly faculty development offering of the 2025-2026 academic year is a half-day symposium designed to equip faculty with practical tools to create more accessible, inclusive learning environments—especially in online spaces.
why elevate?
Elevate is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: when we invest in educators, we transform student outcomes. At Harris-Stowe State University, our faculty are more than instructors—they are architects of opportunity, shaping how students experience learning, access knowledge, and see themselves in their futures.
Elevate is our commitment to supporting that work by equipping educators with the tools, strategies, and confidence to create inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments where every student can succeed. It reflects a deep respect for our educators’ time, expertise, and impact, and affirms that when they are supported and empowered, our students are positioned to rise, thrive, and exceed expectations.
When our educators are equipped, our students are unstoppable.
focus areas
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Designing learning experiences that intentionally remove barriers and ensure all students—regardless of background or ability—can fully participate, engage, and succeed.
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Applying proactive, research-based strategies that make course content flexible, inclusive, and effective for diverse learning styles from the start—not as a retrofit
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Understanding legal and institutional responsibilities while translating compliance into practical, day-to-day teaching practices that protect both students and educators
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Aligning course materials, documents, and digital platforms with established accessibility standards to ensure content is usable, navigable, and inclusive for all learners
What You’ll Gain
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A stronger, more intentional approach to teaching that prioritizes fairness, inclusion, and student belonging without compromising academic rigor
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Practical, easy-to-implement techniques for creating accessible syllabi, lectures, assignments, and digital materials
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Clear understanding of accessibility expectations and the confidence to meet them effectively in your courses and content
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Actionable resources and frameworks that extend beyond the classroom, helping you better support student learning, engagement, and outcomes
your elevation tools
Everything you need to navigate today’s experience—and take it with you.
Access the full program agenda, complete workshop surveys, and engage with tools designed to support more accessible, effective teaching.
meet your elevators
This dynamic group of internal and external experts leading the conversation on accessibility in education. This symposium will include interactive workshops from experts here at Harris-Stowe State University and beyond, each bringing practical strategies, insight, and real-world application.
Click “Read More” to explore full bios and learn more about each presenter’s background and expertise.