Assuring Our Ignatian Mission and Identity

SEMESTER 4

Goal: In this final semester, participants integrate all that they have learned and experienced. Through a series of presentations by colleagues and follow-up discussions, participants reflect upon "How and why we integrate the Ignatian spirit into our work?"

Structure: Each session begins with a presentation by various areas of the campus community sharing how they intentionally integrate the Ignatian spirit into their work and why they see that as valuable. The session proceeds with small and large group discussions as participants reflect on the presenter's comments in light of their own work at the university.

Capstone: At the end of the semester, participants are invited to write a page on how the program has influenced their work at the institution. Additionally, they are encouraged to develop a project, either independently or with other participants, that strives to more deeply integrate all that they have learned during the program into the life of the institution.

Session	Topic
1>	Re-gathering after Semester 3 Main focus of the session: Reflecting on our spirituality experience from last semester and introducing the fourth semester.
2>	Jesuit Education and the Prospective Student Guest Panelists: Members of the undergraduate, graduate, adult education, and veterans affairs offices Primary Discussion Question: How do we talk about Jesuit education with prospective students? Who are our target audiences?
3>	What is Unique About Jesuit Education at Our Institution? Guest Panelists: Members of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team Primary Discussion Question: What is unique about the education that we provide our students? What makes it Jesuit?
4>	Supporting the Jesuit Mission - even when you don't see students Guests Panelists: Administrators and support personnel who do not typically engage students reflect upon how they live the mission. Primary Discussion Question: Why and how do I work at a Jesuit university even when my job doesn't directly involve students?
5>	Presenting Xavier to the Community and Nation Guest Panelists: Members of the university communications and marketing teams. Primary Discussion Question: How and why does Xavier present who we are to the community and nation?
6>	Students and Faith, Ministry and Justice Guest Panelists: Members of the Campus Ministry and Peace/Justice Offices. Primary Discussion Question: How do students struggle and desire to deepen their experience of faith, ministry, and justice at our institution? How do we support them?
7>	International Education at a Jesuit University Guest Panelists: Members of the International Studies division. Primary Discussion Question: Why is international education important at a Jesuit University?
8>	Integrating All of This into My Work: Now What? Through a series of closing reflections and discussions, participants wrap-up the program by reflecting on how they will integrate all of their learnings and experiences during the program into their work.
9>	Graduation: A Celebration of Excellence The participants gather to celebrate their accomplishment and share their capstone reflections. The university's president personally recognizes the accomplishments of the participants.