The University of Findlay - Program Schedule

The University of Findlay’s Biennial Conference on Centers for Teaching, Learning, Faculty Development and Technology Support

“Beyond Teaching and Technology: Growth and Change at
Faculty Support Centers”

Track 1: How has your TLTC/CTE changed over the past few years?
Track 2: What are one or two of your signature programs?
Track 3: What types of "Web 2.0" technologies does your Center support in programs or workshops?
Track 4: What types of learning communities does your Center support?

Important Notice: Note Schedule Change in Session VII

Track 2 Presentation by Henderson/Riordan (Univ. Wisconsin-Stout)

moved to 1:30 - 2:20 pm!

Conference Schedule

Thursday, May 7, 2009

12:30 -1:15 pm	Registration, Check-in and Refreshments (Winebrenner Theological Seminary (WTS))
1:15 – 1:30	Welcoming Remarks “Welcome to The University of Findlay and SEED 2009,” Dr. DeBow Freed, President and Dr. Dan May, Vice-President of Academic Affairs (WTS, TLC Foundation Convocation Center)
1:30 – 3:00	Keynote Presentation "Digital Literacy in the 21st Century: The Challenges We Face," Dr. Cynthia Selfe, Distinguished Humanities Professor, The Ohio State University (WTS, TLC Foundation Convocation Center)
3:00 – 3:20	Break (Walk to 300 Davis Street Building)
3:20 – 4:10	Session I (300 Davis Street Building) Track 2: "What ITS/ATS Personnel Want Out Of Their Jobs: Most Important Motivational Factors For ITS/ATS Personnel," Skip Cindric, The University of Findlay, OH (Davis 188) Track 2: “The Perfect Number Is Three: An Ad Hoc Alliance Takes on Technology Fluency Assessment,” Ellenmarie Wahlrab, Andrea Han and John Burke, Miami University - Middletown, OH (Davis 184) Track 4: “Active Learning, Engaged Students: Confessions from a Faculty Learning Community,” Paul Cesarini, Brittany Cottril, Kathy Hoff, Akiko Jones, Amber Kent, Kristin Schlenczek, and Chuck Spontelli, Bowling Green State University, OH (Davis 181)
4:20 – 5:10	Session II (300 Davis Street Building) Track 1: “How vs How Many: Gaining Perspective on a Teaching Center's Growth,” Gail Rathbun, Indiana University-Purdue University- Fort Wayne, IN (Davis 186) Track 2: “Technology or Technique: Changing Faculty Perceptions about Technological Integration and Online Ed,” Don Humphreys, Cedarville University, OH (Davis 183) Track 4: “Modified Learning Community Approach to Curriculum Design," Jeffrey Pellegrino, Kent State University, OH (Davis 180)
5:15 – 6:00	Welcoming Reception (Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion) Tour of the Mazza Museum (The world's first and largest teaching museum devoted to literacy and the art of children's picture books.)

Friday, May 8, 2009

8:30 – 9:00 am	Registration and Continental Breakfast (300 Davis Street Building)
9:00 – 9:50	Session III (300 Davis Street Building) Track 1: “Taking Flight and Soaring to New Heights: Evolution of the NTLC at the University of Wisconsin‑Stout," Jeanne Rothaupt, University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI (Davis 188) Track 2: “TLC as the Catalyst for Integration of Technology Assisted Assessment Strategies,” Ellen Patricia O’Hara-Mays, Lock Haven University, PA (Davis 184) Track 4: “Student Success: From Learning Community By‑product to Primary Focus,” Bonnie Fink, Bowling Green State University, OH (Davis 181)
10:00 – 10:50	Session IV (300 Davis Street Building) Track 1: “A Team Approach to Multi‑Campus Academic Excellence Centers,” Barbara Pittman, Lindsay English, Cynthia Potteiger, and William Fogarty, Cuyahoga Community College, OH (Davis 186) Track 2: “TECnet and OCDI: Making a Difference at Eastern Illinois University,” Michael Hoadley, Antoine Thomas, and Julie Lockett, Eastern Illinois University, IL (Davis 183) Vendor Presentation: Dewpoint (Davis 182)
11:00 – 11:50	Session V (300 Davis Street Building) Track 1: “Developing a Sustainable Culture of Support for Faculty: The Emerging Role of Centers,” Dr. Cynthia Selfe, Distinguished Humanities Professor, The Ohio State University (Davis 188) Track 1: “Demystifying Grants: A Model for Identifying, Pursuing, and Managing Academic Technology Grants,” Richard Kralevich and Rich Cosgriff, Immaculata University, PA (Davis 184) Track 3: “Engagement Through Social Media: Using SlideShare authorSTREAM to Share Media Rich Presentations,” Carolyn Kraut, Bowling Green State University, OH (Davis 181) Vendor Presentation: TaskStream (Davis 185)
12:00 – 1:20 pm	Lunch (WTS, TLC Foundation Convocation Center) The University of Findlay’s Center for Teaching Excellence Poster Session
1:30 – 2:20	Session VI (300 Davis Street Building) Track 2: “New Instructor Workshop ‑ A Signature Program for UW‑Stout's Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center,” Jane Henderson and Daniel Riordan, University of Wisconsin-Stout, WI (Davis 184) (Note new time!) Track 2: “Algoma University's Signature Program: The Teaching Forum,” Julian Hermida, Algoma University, Ontario, Canada (Davis 183) Track 3: “Webquest Design 101: Interactive Webquests for the Language Classroom,” Amber Kennedy Kent, Anastasia Alexandrova, and Andrew Thompson, Bowling Green State University, OH (Davis 180)
2:30 – 3:20	Session VII (300 Davis Street Building) Track 1: “The Transition from a Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center to a Center for Teaching Excellence at The University of Findlay,” Raymond McCandless, Christine Denecker, and Christine Tulley, The University of Findlay, OH (Davis 188) Track 3: “Increasing Student Success by Using Collaborative Web 2.0 Methods to Create Cross‑Institutional Alliances,” Robert Klein, Owens State Community College, OH (Davis 181)
3:30 – 4:20	Session VIII (300 Davis Street Building) Track 1: “Building and Sustaining a Community College Center for Teaching Excellence in a Changing Economy,” Vincent Granito and Aimee Dickinson, Lorain County Community College, OH (Davis 186) Track 2: “Can't We All Just Get Along? Working Together to Create Faculty Development Opportunities,” Randy Newbrough, Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis, IN (Davis 183) Track 3: “'Stupid is as Stupid Does': Google, Web 2.0, and the Question of Relevance in the Academy,” Kristine Blair, Bowling Green State University, OH (Davis 180)