{"id":59957,"date":"2016-03-01T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T19:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=59957"},"modified":"2016-03-01T14:00:21","modified_gmt":"2016-03-01T19:00:21","slug":"usf-presents-best-practices-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2016\/03\/01\/usf-presents-best-practices-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"USF presents Best Practices Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/icons\/UniversityofStFrancis_logo.gif\" alt=\"University of St. Francis logo.\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>News release from the University of Saint Francis:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>USF Presents Best Practices Showcase for Educators<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>(February 16, 2016) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The University of Saint Francis invites area education professionals to the 2016 Best Practices Showcase, in which educators from across Indiana share their teaching strategies as they learn with colleagues in a professional community. The showcase is scheduled for March 5 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pope John Paul II Center and Doermer Family Center for Health Science Education on the USF campus, 2701 Spring Street.<\/p>\n<p>The showcase focuses on research-based teaching strategies promoting the success of a diverse range of students, with educators sharing &#8220;what-works&#8221; practices. Presenters will address a variety of topics including: integrating technology from kindergarten through high school, engagement strategies, integration of fiction and nonfiction, inquiry, guided math, dealing with difficult behaviors, ISTEP support, math workshop, teaching high-ability students and assessment strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will earn seven professional growth points by attending the showcase. Seating is limited and preregistration for workshops of choice is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/education.sf.edu\/community-programs\/best-practices-showcase\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">education.sf.edu\/community-programs\/best-practices-showcase<\/a>. Free Wi-Fi will be available to all attendees. Purchase orders will be accepted as payment. Contact Nancy Hankee at nhankee@sf.edu or 260-399-7700, ext. 8405, for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the University of Saint Francis<\/strong><br \/>\nFounded in 1890 as a comprehensive university in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs through the School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership and School of Creative Arts. In addition to its traditional programs, USF designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. The university will open a Downtown Fort Wayne Campus in the fall of 2016 that will feature business, entrepreneurship and music technology programs. Currently 2,300 students from a broad geographic region attend USF for its academic excellence.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/100233.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The University of Saint Francis float which was the Three Rivers Festival Parade&#039;s Best Overall Non-Commercial Division winner.  Parade held July 11, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"3251\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/100233.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/thumbs\/thumbs_100233.jpg\" data-title=\"University of Saint Francis float\" data-description=\"The University of Saint Francis float which was the Three Rivers Festival Parade&#039;s Best Overall Non-Commercial Division winner.  Parade held July 11, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"University of Saint Francis float\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"University of Saint Francis float\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"3251\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2009-trf-parade\/thumbs\/thumbs_100233.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/00usf_pass.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Andrea Moll, MS, PA-C, an instructor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Saint Francis, left, Bob Maginn, Jenzabar CEO and Jenzabar Foundation chairman and Justine Moder, USF Physician Assistant Student Society (USF PASS) member are pictured as USF PASS receives a Student Leadership Award in Dallas for work in Haiti. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"6408\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/00usf_pass.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_00usf_pass.jpg\" data-title=\"USF Student Leadership Award\" data-description=\"Andrea Moll, MS, PA-C, an instructor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Saint Francis, left, Bob Maginn, Jenzabar CEO and Jenzabar Foundation chairman and Justine Moder, USF Physician Assistant Student Society (USF PASS) member are pictured as USF PASS receives a Student Leadership Award in Dallas for work in Haiti. Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"USF Student Leadership Award\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"USF Student Leadership Award\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6408\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_00usf_pass.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-trf\/slp150242.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Universtity of Saint Francis cheerleaders in the Three Rivers Festival Parade on July 9, 2011.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"6532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-trf\/slp150242.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-trf\/thumbs\/thumbs_slp150242.jpg\" data-title=\"2011: Three Rivers Festival Parade\" data-description=\"The Universtity of Saint Francis cheerleaders in the Three Rivers Festival Parade on July 9, 2011.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2011: Three Rivers Festival Parade\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2011: Three Rivers Festival Parade\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6532\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/2011-trf\/thumbs\/thumbs_slp150242.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/ballet_news_conference_group_shot.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"University of Saint Francis President Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF, (left) detailed the university\u2019s new dance program with the Fort Wayne Ballet at a news conference Monday. With President Kriss are Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Ballet Artistic and Executive Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Courtesy photo taken March 11, 2013.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"6876\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/ballet_news_conference_group_shot.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_ballet_news_conference_group_shot.jpg\" data-title=\"Ballet news conference group\" data-description=\"University of Saint Francis President Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF, (left) detailed the university\u2019s new dance program with the Fort Wayne Ballet at a news conference Monday. With President Kriss are Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Ballet Artistic and Executive Director Karen Gibbons-Brown. Courtesy photo taken March 11, 2013.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Ballet news conference group\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Ballet news conference group\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6876\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_ballet_news_conference_group_shot.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/new_20principal.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Former Bishop Dwenger High School principal Jason Schiffli has been appointed a director on the Academic Affairs Committee of the board for the University of Saint Francis. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"6897\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/new_20principal.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_new_20principal.jpg\" data-title=\"Jason Schiffli\" data-description=\"Former Bishop Dwenger High School principal Jason Schiffli has been appointed a director on the Academic Affairs Committee of the board for the University of Saint Francis. Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Jason Schiffli\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Jason Schiffli\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6897\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_new_20principal.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/speaker_keith_march_photo.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"University of Saint Francis (USF) alumnus Keith March, M.D., Ph.D. who is the speaker for the university\u2019s May 4th commencement exercises. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"6898\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/speaker_keith_march_photo.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_speaker_keith_march_photo.jpg\" data-title=\"Dr. Keith March\" data-description=\"University of Saint Francis (USF) alumnus Keith March, M.D., Ph.D. who is the speaker for the university\u2019s May 4th commencement exercises. Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Dr. Keith March\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Dr. Keith March\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6898\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_speaker_keith_march_photo.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/dsc0924brookside.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Brookside, the former Bass mansion, on the University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne campus. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"6911\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/dsc0924brookside.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_dsc0924brookside.jpg\" data-title=\"Brookside\" data-description=\"Brookside, the former Bass mansion, on the University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne campus. Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Brookside\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Brookside\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6911\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_dsc0924brookside.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/father_dave.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Father David Meinzen has been named the full-time campus chaplain at the University of Saint Francis. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"6939\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/father_dave.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_father_dave.jpg\" data-title=\"Father David Meinzen\" data-description=\"Father David Meinzen has been named the full-time campus chaplain at the University of Saint Francis. Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Father David Meinzen\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Father David Meinzen\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6939\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_father_dave.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/gilman_004.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Contemporary open air paintings such as this piece by Paul Strisik will be exhibited at \u201cPresidential Gala: Cape Ann Collection Connections\u201d at the University of Saint Francis Sept. 6. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"7550\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/gilman_004.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_gilman_004.jpg\" data-title=\"Painting by Paul Strisik\" data-description=\"Contemporary open air paintings such as this piece by Paul Strisik will be exhibited at \u201cPresidential Gala: Cape Ann Collection Connections\u201d at the University of Saint Francis Sept. 6. Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Painting by Paul Strisik\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Painting by Paul Strisik\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"7550\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_gilman_004.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/carole_splendore.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The University of Saint Francis announces the appointment of Carole Splendore as director of assessment and accreditation. Photo courtesy of the University of Saint Francis.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"8947\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/carole_splendore.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_carole_splendore.jpg\" data-title=\"Carole Splendore\" data-description=\"The University of Saint Francis announces the appointment of Carole Splendore as director of assessment and accreditation. Photo courtesy of the University of Saint Francis.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Carole Splendore\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Carole Splendore\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"8947\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_carole_splendore.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/cartwright_arts_united_award.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Rick Cartwright, dean of the University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts, was awarded the Margaret Ann Keegan Award at the 2015 Arts United Awards on January 19.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"9235\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/cartwright_arts_united_award.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_cartwright_arts_united_award.jpg\" data-title=\"Dean Rick Cartwright\" data-description=\"Rick Cartwright, dean of the University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts, was awarded the Margaret Ann Keegan Award at the 2015 Arts United Awards on January 19.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Dean Rick Cartwright\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Dean Rick Cartwright\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"9235\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_cartwright_arts_united_award.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/albion_mural.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Albion Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project: a mural which was designed and painted by University of Saint Francis Studio Art major Daniel McDonald. Photo provided by USF.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"9996\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/albion_mural.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_albion_mural.jpg\" data-title=\"Daniel McDonald mural in Albion\" data-description=\"The Albion Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project: a mural which was designed and painted by University of Saint Francis Studio Art major Daniel McDonald. Photo provided by USF.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Daniel McDonald mural in Albion\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Daniel McDonald mural in Albion\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"9996\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/usf\/thumbs\/thumbs_albion_mural.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/katie_wiedman.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Katie Wiedman of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences was awarded the 2014-2015 Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"11506\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/katie_wiedman.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/thumbs\/thumbs_katie_wiedman.jpg\" data-title=\"Katie Wiedman\" data-description=\"Katie Wiedman of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences was awarded the 2014-2015 Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Katie Wiedman\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Katie Wiedman\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"11506\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/thumbs\/thumbs_katie_wiedman.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/white_matt.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The 2014-2015 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Excellence was awarded to Matthew White of the School of Creative Arts. Photo courtesy of USF.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"11507\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/white_matt.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/thumbs\/thumbs_white_matt.jpg\" data-title=\"Matthew White\" data-description=\"The 2014-2015 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Excellence was awarded to Matthew White of the School of Creative Arts. Photo courtesy of USF.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Matthew White\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Matthew White\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"11507\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/thumbs\/thumbs_white_matt.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/magsig_mike_usf_ceo_forum.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mike Magsig, global sector leader, insurance, at Korn Ferry, the world\u2019s largest executive search firm, will provide valuable insights about gaining and keeping talent in today\u2019s business world at the upcoming USF CEO Forum. Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='72fac4e18b2b3b5e925abf4e2f40af8c' data-image-id=\"11517\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/magsig_mike_usf_ceo_forum.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/thumbs\/thumbs_magsig_mike_usf_ceo_forum.jpg\" data-title=\"Mike Magsig\" data-description=\"Mike Magsig, global sector leader, insurance, at Korn Ferry, the world\u2019s largest executive search firm, will provide valuable insights about gaining and keeping talent in today\u2019s business world at the upcoming USF CEO Forum. Courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Mike Magsig\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Mike Magsig\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"11517\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/fort-wayne-people\/thumbs\/thumbs_magsig_mike_usf_ceo_forum.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Saint Francis invites area education professionals to the 2016 Best Practices Showcase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":44620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1170],"tags":[17575,23,17576,483],"class_list":["post-59957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-attractions-community-calendar","tag-2016-best-practices-showcase","tag-fort-wayne-indiana","tag-nancy-hankee","tag-usf-university-of-saint-francis"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with 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