Inclusive Excellence in Action: How Faculty & Staff Can Support Neurodivergent Student Success
Guest Speaker: Dr. Florencia Ardon - Cornell University
Inclusive Excellence in Action: How Faculty & Staff Can Support Neurodivergent Student Success
Join UMBC’s Neurodivergent Faculty & Staff Group for a virtual session featuring guest speaker Dr. Florencia Ardon, Study Skills Lecturer and Neurodivergent Student Support Program Manager at Cornell University.
Event Details
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Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
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Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
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Format: Virtual (Zoom)
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Audience: UMBC Faculty, Staff, and Campus Community
What We’ll Cover
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Field-Tested Insights: Lessons directly from Dr. Ardon’s hands-on work advising neurodivergent students at Cornell.
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Actionable Support: Concrete ways instructors and staff can adjust classroom and administrative practices for neurodivergent student success.
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Q&A Session: Dedicated time to discuss inclusive excellence in action at UMBC.
About the Book & Speaker
Dr. Ardon’s new book, The Complete College Skills Guide for Neurodivergent Students, draws directly from her years of hands-on experience advising and supporting neurodivergent college students. Built on real-world classroom observations and direct student interactions, her work translates lived student experiences into practical strategies that faculty and staff can apply immediately.
Questions - G Hoagland, ghoaglan@umbc.edu