Jan 6, 2006
Phoenix College
Bulpitt Auditorium
8:30am - 3:00pm Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
featuring... Dr. Vincent Tinto
Distinguished Professor at Syracuse University, Chair of the Higher Education Program
Please join colleagues for Faculty Convocation 2006 as we provide a focus on Systemic Engagement. Participation in the day's activities will make you eligible for great prizes donated by the Faculty Executive Council. Dr. Tinto is also conducting an afternoon workshop limited to 200 participants. When you register online for Faculty Convocation 2006, please check the appropriate box to hold a spot for this special workshop.
About the Speaker
Dr. Vincent Tinto received his Ph.D. in education and sociology from the University of Chicago, after earning his undergraduate degree at Fordham, the Jesuit University of New York. He is currently Distinguished University Professor at Syracuse University and Chair of the Higher Education Program. He has carried out research and written extensively on higher education, focusing particularly on the social dimensions of learning and how universities can build communities based on clear expectations, accessible support structures and academic challenge.
7:30am - 8:30am Registration and Continental breakfast
Listen as faculty tell us what they are looking forward to in 2006... Morning Welcomes (4 minutes) Download audio [976k MP3 audio] Listen to audio:
8:30am - 8:50am Welcome
Dr. Pat Case, Faculty, Rio Salado College
Dr. Anna Solley, Acting President, Phoenix College
Dr. Rufus Glasper, Chancellor
Pre-recorded video greeting from Dr. Glasper available as streaming video in Quicktime or Windows Media format
10:30am - 11:00am Questions and Answers with Dr. Tinto
11:00am - 11:15am Break
11:15am - 12:15pm Breakout Sessions
Choose one of the following sessions:
Engaging Faculty and Students through Learning Communities (Bulpitt Auditorium)
Panel Discussion Maricopa Faculty and Dr. Tinto
Moderator: Marybeth Mason, Chandler-Gilbert
Panel Discussion Maricopa Faculty and Dr. Tinto (50 minutes) Download audio [11.5 Mb MP3 audio]
Listen to audio:
Engaging Students with Technology (John Paul Theater)
Ocotillo Panel Discussion with Maricopa Faculty
Moderator: John Arle, Phoenix College
Engaging Students through Active Learning Strategies (C-205)
Panel Discussion with Maricopa Faculty
Moderator: Melinda Rudibaugh, Chandler-Gilbert
Engaging Students through Multiple Intelligences/Learning for Understanding (B-208)
Moderator: Dr. Rene Diaz-Lefebvre, Glendale
Engaging Students in International Educational Opportunities (C-102)
Panel Discussion with Maricopa Faculty
Moderator: Carol Bolton, Phoenix College
Engaging Faculty and Students through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (C-201)
Panel Discussion with Maricopa Faculty
Moderators: Stephanie Fujii, Estrella Mountain, and Dr. Maria Chavira, Mesa
Engaging Conversations (Tables and chairs set up in grassy area in front of auditorium)
Network, converse, engage with other faculty - general discussion questions on the table and any responses will be collected
