Dr. John Dirkx served as a keynote speaker at the 7th Lilly Arctic Institute on Teaching Innovation and Excellence in Higher Education. This institute was held March 1-3, 2012 on Kodiak Island in Alaska. The institute is a professional development activity that targets practitioners and researchers in higher education. Dr. Dirkx’ talk was titled, “The Soul’s Presence in Teaching and Learning.” Additionally, Dr. Dirkx conducted a break-out session, “Working with the Soul’s Presence in Teaching and Learning,” during the institute.
Fellow keynote speakers were Dr. Milton Cox, Miami University of Ohio, and Dr. Barbara Millis, University of Texas – San Antonio.