Impostor Phenomenon (IP) is commonly experienced by individuals in academia and is characterized as an intellectual feeling of phoniness that can undermine confidence in oneself. However, many individuals do not realize how common this phenomenon is within teaching, research, and administrative roles. In this workshop, we will share some results from a campus-wide survey we recently conducted on the Impostor Phenomenon in undergraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, staff, and faculty members. We will discuss how the IP may present itself while teaching and will also provide practical tips and resources for recognizing and managing feelings of impostorism.

We also intend to provide teaching-specific examples throughout the session.

We’ll meet via Microsoft Teams to explore the principles and practice of authentic assessment and how these might be adapted in an online setting. Specifically, participants will review a course’s learning outcomes and brainstorm how we can design meaningful assessments that measure what students know, value, and can do. Participants will leave with resources with which they can re-envision their own courses.

Instructors are welcome to drop in to discuss assessment principles and practices including assignment prompts, question design, rubrics, academic integrity, and more.