Join us for a community conversation about the behavioral, mental health, and educational implications of cell phone use among children and young adults today.
Fairfield University's January 2025 Campus Connect event will feature an interactive panel discussion about cell phone use among today's youth on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Fairfield University Store, located at 1499 Post Road, in downtown Fairfield.
The panel of experts will include Fairfield Public Schools Superintendent Michael Testani, Fairfield University Associate Professor Joseph DeLuca, PhD, and Fairfield University Associate Dean Joshua Elliott, EdD. Dr. DeLuca specializes in clinical psychology, especially mental health in youth, and Dr. Elliott is director of the School of Education and Human Development's educational technology program.
Panelists will share their perspectives on the challenges presented by cell phone usage among students in school districts such as Fairfield and offer insights on ways that parents can prepare their children for life with cell phones and social media — both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information and to register to attend, visit the "Screen Time and Study Time: Navigating Devices in Education" event webpage. We kindly recommend that attendees park behind the building and enter the store through the back parking garage entrance.
Panelists
Joseph DeLuca, PhD
Fairfield University, Assistant Professor
College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
Joshua C. Elliott, PhD
Fairfield University, Associate Dean
School of Education and Human Development
Department of Psychological and Educational Consulting
Director of Educational Technology
Michael Testani
Fairfield Public Schools
Superintendent
The Campus Connect speaker series engages Fairfield's on-campus and off-campus communities in topical conversations hosted by a variety of local and University experts — from Fairfield faculty and staff, to town government and school officials. Monthly events are held in the newly renovated upstairs gathering space at the downtown bookstore.
For more information about upcoming Campus Connect speakers and other community events at the Fairfield University Store, visit FairfieldUStoreEvents or the store’s Facebook page.
