Calendar

• Evidence-Based Pedagogy in Online or Hybrid Teaching Environments -Research assessing effectiveness of pedagogical approaches, using data to improve quality of program outcomes
• Starting and Growing Online and Hybrid Programs – Guidance for program administrators and innovators (Deans, Faculty, Directors, etc.) on start up considerations for new programs and scaling programs to demand and resources
• Innovating Within Established Organizations – Managing change within the organization’s culture and meeting milestones despite obstacles
• AI Case Studies – From the trenches, how AI has contributed to, and challenged, online and hybrid pedagogy, and the assessment of the efficacy of these tools
• Instructional Design – How AI supports designing assessments in courses and facilitates outcomes analytics
• Formation of the Online Professional – As law practice moves rapidly to AI tools, how schools can use online and hybrid teaching to prepare graduates for the working world they will enter
• Assessment - Conducting research and assessment in an evolving online and hybrid teaching environment
• Defining Success Beyond Traditional Metrics – What else, apart from bar exam results, job placement, and other U.S. News factors, do you measure, and how?
• Inclusion - Empirical studies on the changing demographics of hybrid and online learning environments and how it effects curriculum, teaching, and culture
• Student Feedback - Data on student surveys and how student input informs pedagogical choices

• 15-minute speed rounds, solo (expect two or three to a time slot)
• 25-minute presentations, solo or co-presenters (expect one to a time slot)
• 75-minute panel discussions, with time reserved for Q&A (should have detailed topics and 3-5 panelists identified)

1. Title of your presentation – what topic title would fit on a bumper sticker?
2. One paragraph description of your presentation, about 300 words.
3. Whether the presentation is lecture style or, preferably, interactive.
4. Preferred presentation format (see above).
5. While most presenters will be chosen to present on only one topic, please submit as many proposals as you would like considered.
6. Technology needs beyond the basics. All rooms have computers with internet, and projection and audio capabilities.
7. Name, professional title, and school or organizational affiliation of the presentation submitter and all co-presenters.
8. Contact information, e-mail address, and telephone number of the presentation submitter and all co-presenters.
9. Number of years teaching in a law school (we will consider applications with all levels of experience) of the presentation submitter and all co-presenters.

Please email proposals in Microsoft Word or the equivalent to Tiffane Cochran at: research@accesslex.org 

Proposal notifications will be sent in late July. The specifics of the conference schedule (format, time, etc.) will be sent out shortly thereafter.

Vicki VanZandt (University of Dayton School of Law, https://udayton.edu/directory/law/vanzandt_victoria.php)

David Thomson (University of Denver, https://www.law.du.edu/about/people/david-thomson)

Sara J. Berman (University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, https://gould.usc.edu/faculty/profile/sara-berman/)

Greg Brandes (Monterey College of Law, https://montereylaw.edu/staff/greg-brandes.html)

Tiffane Cochran (AccessLex Institute, https://www.accesslex.org/about/leadership-team)

Dayton Area

Get Outside: Bergamo Center (beautiful walking trails); ⭐Dayton Dragons minor league baseball team (they have games May 26 and 27!), Five Rivers Metroparks,  including Cox Arboretum and RiverScape, or ⭐see the giant trolls at Aullwood Audubon Center. 

Art, Culture, & History: Dayton Art Institute, National Aviation Heritage Area, ⭐National Museum of the US Air Force, Sunwatch Village, ⭐ Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum.

Night Life: Oregon Historic District (eclectic shopping, great restaurants and bars like Oregon Express and Trolley Stop) or head downtown to check out The Century Bar (a bourbon house) or Tender Mercy (a “speakeasy” style cocktail bar). 

Day Trips for Early Arrivers / Late Departers

Yellow Springs

Take a 30-minute drive from UD and enjoy the funky, hippy ambiance of Yellow Springs. Lots of great little shops to browse, including a showcase for local artisans (Village Artisans Co-Op), a variety of delicious food options (try the internationally inspired vegan delights at MAZU or local ice cream at ⭐Young’s Dairy), and great hiking at Glen Helen and John Bryan State Park

Cincinnati

An hour south of Dayton lands you in Cincinnati, where’s there’s lots to do, including: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Cincinnati Museum Center and Union Terminal, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Cincinnati Observatory, Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, Cincinnati Art Museum, or Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds fan stores. 

Columbus

75 minutes east will get you to Ohio’s capitol to enjoy any of the following: Columbus Museum of Art, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, German Village and Brewery District, (including The Book Loft of German Village and Fox in the Snow cafe), North Market, Park of Roses

Within walking distance

Brown Street has several chain restaurants (including Bibibop Asian Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Cold Stone Creamery, Firehouse Subs, Five Guy’s Burger and Fries, Insomnia Cookies, Jimmy John’s, Panera, Penn Station, Potbelly, Rusty Taco, Starbucks), but here are a few good options unique to Dayton:

• ⭐Bourbon Street Cafe - It’s kind of a dive, but has amazing bourbon chicken. Highly recommend.
• Butter Café - Most items offered or can be modified to vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. Walking distance from campus. 
• Dewey's Pizza - Seasonal and specialty pizzas, calzones, and salads. Wine and beer selection.
• Fusion - Fast and casual, FUSIAN is a sushi restaurant where customers can customize their own sushi, including vegetarian/vegan options. 
• Ginger and Spice Asian Bistro - Ginger & Spice Asian Bistro is a fast, casual, authentic eatery featuring a wide variety of beloved, freshly-prepared Asian dishes. Vegetarian available. 
• ⭐Jimmie's Ladder 11 - The building was originally erected as a firehouse in 1892, and now serves as a local eatery with a nod to the past. Casual atmosphere with a variety of options from wings, burgers, pasta, to pizza. 
• ⭐Milano's - A campus favorite! Casual, long-running eatery serving cheesesteaks & subs on house-baked bread, plus pizza & beer. Rotating beer tap of local breweries. 
• The Pine Club💲- A Dayton establishment since 1947 and considered one of the best steakhouses in the United States. They do NOT accept credit cards.
• Skyline Chili - Famous for secret recipe Cincinnati-style chili & fast, friendly dine-in & drive-thru service. Serving Cheese Coneys, Ways, Greek Salad & more great-tasting food since 1949. If you haven’t tried Cincinnati-style chili, now is your chance! Vegetarian options available.

Within a 15 minute drive

Catch The Flyer, grab a local MEA friend or call an Uber to try out one of these great restaurants a little farther out. 

• Cassano’s - A Dayton area hometown pizza characterized by its unusually salty, crispy, distinctively flavored thin crust
• Coco's Bistro💲- Upscale bistro with ingredients from local vendors. 
• ⭐Dublin Pub - This authentic Irish Pub has been ranked one of the Top 10 Pubs in the US.  Try their pub fries! (You can even get them made vegetarian!)
• The Foundry Dayton - This rooftop restaurant pairs a chef-inspired gastropub menu with views of the city skyline and Day Air Ballpark. 
• Gem City Catfe - A full service espresso bar (fair trade coffee, tea) and bakery items, as well as wine and cocktails. Plus, cats.  
• Lily’s - An eclectic, elevated-but-casual global menu and a bar program that focuses on tiki-inspired cocktails. Three outdoor patios.
• Lucky's Taproom & Eatery - Pure, simple, “made from scratch” bar food. Made with local ingredients. Almost every dish can be made vegetarian, vegan, gluten free. 
• ⭐Marion’s Piazza - Marion introduced thin-cruPst, square-cut pizza—now known as “Dayton-style” pizza. Marion’s has been rated “Dayton's #1 pizza” since the 1980s. 
• Old Scratch Pizza & Beer - Wood-oven pizzas with unique toppings. Pizzas are for 1-2 people, so depending how hungry you are, you may want to order a couple. 
• Pizza Factory - Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory has made a name for itself for its fresh dough, over 40 toppings, unique sauce choices, and amazing specialty pizzas.
• Salar💲- Peruvian and world fusion cuisine crafted with the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients and in-house creations made daily.
• The Silos Food Hall and Bar - A vibrant food hall, bar, three outdoor patio areas, and a variety of indoor gathering spaces designed for the community.
• Sueño💲- Mexican fine dining with regional specialties and finesse
• Table 33💲- Serving chef-driven dishes from locally sourced ingredients. Vegetarian and gluten-free friendly. 
• Thai 9 - Authentic Thai cuisine accompanied by traditional sushi and sashimi complimented by an extensive wine, craft beer and spirits list.
• West Social Tap & Table - A locally owned food hall and bar serving the historic Wright–Dunbar District on the west side of Downtown Dayton. 
• ⭐Wheat Penny Oven and Bar💲- Rustic-chic bar & eatery creating California-style pies & Italian fare with carefully sourced ingredients. 

The University of Dayton is located at 300 College Park Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45469. We suggest using the directions below as they provide the most direct route and account for construction in our area. However, you may also view our location on Google Maps.

Getting to UD by Plane

Prefer to fly? The Dayton International Airport is conveniently located 15 miles north of the center of Dayton and is served by most major carriers.

Dayton International Airport

You can also fly into Columbus or Cincinnati and drive to Dayton. 

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky International Airport

Driving Directions

FROM I-75, SOUTHBOUND (FROM TOLEDO)

Exit I-75 at #51 Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. Turn left and follow Edwin C. Moses Boulevard east to Stewart Street and turn right.

To visit River Campus, continue on Stewart Street to S. Patterson Blvd and turn right. Continue on S. Patterson Blvd to Carillon Blvd and turn left onto River Campus. Follow the signs for visitor/event parking.

To visit the main campus, continue on Stewart Street to the University of Dayton entrance at College Park Avenue. Follow College Park Avenue to the visitor parking information center.

FROM I-75, NORTHBOUND (FROM CINCINNATI)

Exit I-75 at #51 Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. Turn right and follow Edwin C. Moses Boulevard east to Stewart Street and turn right.

To visit River Campus, continue on Stewart Street to S. Patterson Blvd and turn right. Continue on S. Patterson Blvd to Carillon Blvd and turn left onto River Campus. Follow the signs for visitor/event parking.

To visit the main campus, continue on Stewart Street to the University of Dayton entrance at College Park Avenue. Follow College Park Avenue to the visitor parking information center.

FROM I-70, WESTBOUND (FROM COLUMBUS)

Exit I-70 at I-675. Proceed southbound to state route 35. Take state route 35 west (toward Dayton) to I-75. Take I-75 south one exit to #51 Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. Turn left and follow Edwin C. Moses Boulevard east to Stewart Street and turn right.

To visit River Campus, continue on Stewart Street to S. Patterson Blvd and turn right. Continue on S. Patterson Blvd to Carillon Blvd and turn left onto River Campus. Follow the signs for visitor/event parking.

To visit the main campus, continue on Stewart Street to the University of Dayton entrance at College Park Avenue. Follow College Park Avenue to the visitor parking information center.

FROM I-70, EASTBOUND (FROM INDIANAPOLIS)

Exit I-70 at I-75 south. Proceed southbound through Dayton and exit at #51 Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. Turn left and follow Edwin C. Moses Boulevard east to Stewart Street and turn right.

To visit River Campus, continue on Stewart Street to S. Patterson Blvd and turn right. Continue on S. Patterson Blvd to Carillon Blvd and turn left onto River Campus. Follow the signs for visitor/event parking.

To visit the main campus, continue on Stewart Street to the University of Dayton entrance at College Park Avenue. Follow College Park Avenue to the visitor parking information center.

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