Educational Development Presentations

 

Dr. Bailey is an experienced educator who is passionate about innovation and active learning. As Director of UT Tyler’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, she has presented workshops on a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), student engagement and belonging, and innovative teaching practices. Below are some examples of workshops she has presented.

In this workshop, we will explore various AI tools that can help college professors prepare for their courses. We will discuss how these tools can be used to create engaging course content, improve accessibility, and provide personalized feedback to students. We will also cover how to use AI tools to analyze student performance and identify areas where students may need additional support. The workshop will include hands-on activities and demonstrations of popular AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Chat-GPT, MagicSchool, Quillbot, SlidesAI, Eduaide, Curipod, and more! Join us to learn how AI can revolutionize your course prep experience.

In this workshop, we will explore how to design accessible and visually appealing syllabi for college courses. We will also cover how to use different tools and techniques to make your syllabus more engaging and interactive. The workshop will include hands-on activities and demonstrations of popular tools such as Canva, Adobe Spark, Google Docs, and Microsoft Sway. Join us to learn how to create syllabi that are both fun and functional!

A negotiated syllabus is a mechanism by which students and teachers construct a syllabus and course structure together in a collaborative manner (Bloor & Bloor, 1988; Clarke, 1991). Consistent with the name, a negotiated syllabus is created by balancing the course goals and needs of the teacher with the course goals and interests of the students involved in the course. I used a negotiated syllabus in my online graduate Research Methods course, which includes both Criminal Justice and Public Administration graduate students. This presentation will discuss the process of constructing a negotiated syllabus in the virtual classroom and the benefits of this method in terms of course design and student engagement. Findings regarding student learning and course interaction are also discussed.

Sexual Offense Policy Presentations

 

Dr. Bailey’s primary research focus is sexual offending policy, including the collateral consequences of sex offender policy on the lives of registered citizens and their family members. She has done a variety of research projects on this topic, including interviews, surveys, and fieldwork, to explore the experiences of economic and marital strain, types of social support, and reintegration concerns of registrants and their loved ones. Dr. Bailey has been published in a number of peer-reviewed criminal justice journals including Criminal Justice Policy Review, Criminal Justice Studies, American Journal of Criminal Justice, and Criminal Justice Review. Below are some examples of talks she has presented on this topic.

Advocacy plays a crucial role in legislative reform, but it can be particularly challenging for registered citizens and their loved ones. This session aims to empower advocates with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make a lasting difference. Dr. Bailey will present key findings from recent research on state-level advocacy efforts for sexual offense law reform, highlighting strategies that have led to meaningful policy changes. This session will also address common obstacles sexual offense reform advocates face and suggest ways to counter misinformation and stigma. Whether new or experienced, attendees will gain practical insights to maximize their impact and ensure their efforts lead to real change.

Advocacy is stronger when backed by credible evidence, but scientific publications can be difficult to find and even harder to interpret. This workshop will demystify the research process, covering different types of academic publications, methods for accessing research beyond paywalls, and strategies for identifying credible sources. Attendees will also learn how to extract key information from dense scientific writing so they can apply it to their advocacy efforts. Through hands-on exercises and discussion, participants will develop the skills needed to confidently navigate and utilize research to strengthen their policy arguments.