Alisha

Telling stories of the human condition. Sociologist. Applied Research Manager @LSAC_Official. Some people study law; I study lawyers.

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

As we start thinking about syllabi again, please consider integrating UDL practices into your classes this term. Here is my thread from last fall. Also, I have a prepped talk about this if you want me to chat with your instructors or DM me about practical strategies.

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

I got an email today from the disability services office @Macalester about the accessibility of my course design. It was validating tbh, but also made me think about how instructors are often anxious about implementing universal design. So, here is my pitch for it: 1/12

[Law School Admission Council @LSAC_Official]

LSAC will be in New York October 13 and 14 for our next in person law school forum! Registration is free, and includes the opportunity to meet with 150+ law schools from across the U.S. Learn more and sign up at our website:
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[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@JessicaCalarco My son too. This summer he was not interested in being upfront, was afraid of getting kicked in the shins while on offense but playing goal he would throw his body on the ball, unafraid of being kicked literally anywhere else on his body. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Run for Something @runforsomething]

Shark Week is a good time to remind you that the mayor from Jaws is still the Mayor in Jaws 2. This is why it is so important to vote in your local elections.

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@JessicaCalarco Working on that study with you taught me more about modern motherhood in a heterosexual partnership than most anything else I have done. This all seems so spot on even based on the fraction I saw.

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@ksvarnon Pony beads!

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

Hey @WCCOShaffer @wccoweather even our poor snow gauge has had enough! Hopefully this is the last big snow for the season in Maple Grove.

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@T_RochaBeardall @AnnaRHaskins @victorerikray @AlexesHarris @reubenjmiller @LCProf2 So deserved, so amazing to see such relentless hard work pay off. 💜

[Dave Killoran @DaveKilloran]

Big day for the LSAT: the ABA House of Delegates votes today on whether to make law school admissions test optional. Based on the 15-1 vote last time in the council, we expect the measure will pass, and then in 2025 law schools will be free to require a test, or not.

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@ShannonNajma @WSJ If it hasn’t been suggested yet, this might be something to have your team read: https://t.co/z9FCo59bfv

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@Nicholas_Smith4 @UofMaryland @socyumd Auntie is so proud!!! You are killing the game! 🎉🎉🎉

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@CityofLimes Yes he did!!

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@ProfMassoud They truly loved your book. It was very fun to discuss it with them. Yours and Mary Gallagher’s on authoritarian legality in China fostered a lot of rich in-class discussion. Thank you for your work!

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

In my higher level classes I sometimes do what I call the “Ariana Grande Challenge” where we pass around the syllabus and they mark which readings taught love, patience, and pain. (❤️, ✅, X, respectively) it’s silly but it leads to a great reflection and discussion.

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@Lauren_M_Barr @AcademicChatter I just taught a course like that. Pls DM me if you want to chat/zoom/share resources

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

A high point today and of the semester was to have a visit from @MacalesterPres and @Macalester Provost visit my course on higher Ed to hear student presentations about how we can make Mac a more equitable place. The students killed it! #HeyMac

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

Saw @anthonyocampo’s latest book in the wild today at St. Paul’s newest bookstore, @blkgarnetbooks. So exciting! It was my first visit and I can’t wait to go back!

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@writingmonicker @acrowellsoci Omg. My tiny lady would love this too! Thanks for the tag!

[Alisha @alkirchoff]

@T_RochaBeardall So well deserved and such a great paper! Congrats on getting it in print! How satisfying that must feel! 🎉🎉🎉