The Pedagogicon is an annual peer-reviewed conference focused on teaching and learning held virtually by Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in May in collaboration with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). The conference is designed to focus on current themes in teaching and learning. Sessions are designed as replicable and transferable across a variety of teaching and learning contexts. The call for proposals will be available beginning each fall and announced widely.

2026 Pedagogicon Steering Committee


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Brandi Anderson, Eastern Kentucky University

Brandi Anderson is program coordinator for the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity at Eastern Kentucky University.

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Frannie Bennett, Gateway Community & Technical College

Frannie Bennett is Interim Assistant Dean of Arts & Sciences, QEP Director, and Assistant Professor at Gateway Community & Technical College.

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Russell Carpenter, Ph.D, Eastern Kentucky University

Russell Carpenter, Ph.D., is assistant provost and Professor of English at Eastern Kentucky University.

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Sarah Wackerbarth, Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Sarah Wackerbarth, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Health Management & Policy at the University of Kentucky.

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Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., is executive director of the Writing and Communication Center, Professor of Writing, and faculty coordinator for first-year experience at Nova Southeastern University.

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Melony Shemberger, Ed.D., Murray State University

Melony Shemberger, Ed.D., is Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at Murray State University.