Teaching Institute 2007

The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges will host its first Teaching Institute!

When: February 16 - 18, 2007
Times: Beginning Friday, February 16 at 2:00pm and ending Sunday, February 18 at noon.
Where: Sofitel San Francisco Bay
Cost: Double occupancy is $550, Single occupancy $700, and Registration only $350
Registration: Participation is limited to 75 faculty members. Complete and return your registration form (PDF) with a check by January 29, 2007. Phone registration WILL NOT be accepted. According to Senate policy, refunds will not be granted for cancellations requested after January 29, 2007. You and/or your college will be billed for any unpaid fees, including “no show” registrants. Submission of this form signifies agreement with this policy.
Highlights: Click here for Teaching Institute Highlights.

Extended Studies Credits: Participants of the Teaching Institute may elect to obtain 1 semester unit of academic credit. Click here for credit information and requirements.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2007

2:00 p.m. Welcome and President’s Address: Teaching Success, Governance and Politics

3:00 p.m. Opening Keynote: “Generation Me” Dr. Jean Twenge, San Diego State University - Presentation

4:15 p.m. GENERAL SESSION I: Learning Styles, Tailoring to Our Students

6:00 p.m. No-Host Reception

6:30 p.m. Dinner

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2007

7:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. FIRST BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Working with Language-Minority Students: ESL, Generation 1.5, and English Language Learners - Presentation
Strategies to Prove and Improve Student Learning with SLOs and Assessment
Teaching Outside the Box
a) "Death of the talking heads: participatory workshops for curriculum reform" Article
b) "When Good Technology Means Bad Teaching" Article
c) "Using simulations and collaborative teaching to enhance introductory courses" Article

10:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION II: Influencing Campus Change - Framework and Tools for Campus Leaders Working to Systemically Address Access, Equity and Diversity - Presentation

12:00 p.m. LUNCHEON: THE SYSTEM BASIC SKILLS INITIATIVE - Presentation

1:30 p.m. SECOND BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Nuts and Bolts: New Faculty Orientation/Training
Building a Community of Learners: A Formula for Basic Skills Success - Presentation
An Integrated Approach to Multicultural Education

3:30 p.m. THIRD BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Governance 101 – Enhance Your Teaching - Presentation
Discipline Specific Student Learning Outcomes
Meeting Student Accessibility Needs

6:00 p.m. Hosted Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner on Your Own Tonight

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2007

7:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. FOURTH BREAKOUT SESSIONS
What Do I Need to Know to Teach an Online Class? - Presentation
Basic Skills Initiative – Review of the Research - Presentation
Who You Gonna Call? Student Resources: The Student Success Link - Document

10:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION III: Making It Work Back Home
12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks and Ceremony
12:30 p.m. Teaching Institute Ends