THE WIT, THE WILL ... AND THE WALLET
Supporting Educational Innovation, Shaping Our Global Futures
SESSIONS OF INTEREST TO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE COLLEAGUES
OPENING PLENARY
Achieving Ambitious Goals for College Completion AND for the Quality of Learning
AAC&U is pleased to welcome Martha J. Kanter, Under Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, to the 2010 Annual Meeting. Dr. Kanter is the former Chancellor of Foothill-De Anza Community College District, one of the largest community college districts in the nation, and is the first community college leader to serve in the under secretary position. Joining Dr. Kanter for the Opening Plenary will be
Jamie Merisotis, president of the Lumina Foundation for Education; and Ronald Crutcher, president of Wheaton College.
Chairing the Opening Plenary will be Eduardo J. Padrón, President of Miami Dade College and one of the “Ten Best College Presidents” according to Time Magazine. Dr. Padrón is also Chair of AAC&U’s Board of Directors.
FEATURED SESSIONS
Greater Expectations and New Investments: Community Colleges and America’s Promise
"Time and again, when we have placed our bet for the future on education, we have prospered as a result – by tapping the incredible innovative and generative potential of a skilled American workforce.” – President Obama
In July 2009, President Obama set the expectation that by 2020, the United States will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world. In announcing the American Graduation Initiative, he called for support to “reform and strengthen community colleges from coast to coast so that they get the resources students and schools need – and the results workers and businesses demand.” In this session, a distinguished panel will weigh the odds for this bet for the future.
Gail O. Mellow, President, City University of New York La Guardia Community College; Mary Spilde, President, Lane Community College; and Jane Wellman, Executive Director, Delta Project on Postsecondary Costs– all members of AAC&U’s Board of Directors
Give Students a Compass, Year Two: Orienteering for Systemic Change
The affiliation of public universities in statewide systems is both blessing and curse. Curriculum redesign efforts may be stymied by the additional approval layer of a central bureaucracy. Conversely, state systems may be able to link institutions into “networks of change,” encouraging local experimentation, facilitating the exchange of ideas, and promoting statewide adoption of best practices. In the second year of our work with three state systems—campuses, systems, and AAC&U working together—we are ready to share what we have learned. The Compass Project is pleased to report and discuss our work to remap general education and promote high-impact teaching, learning, and assessment as we make excellence deeply inclusive.
Susan Albertine, Senior Director for LEAP State Initiatives, Alma Clayton-Pedersen, Vice President for Education and Institutional Renewal – both of AAC&U; Ken O’Donnell (Associate Dean, Academic Program Planning, California State University Office of the Chancellor), Rebecca Karoff (Senior Academic Planner, Office of Academic Affairs, University of Wisconsin System), and Shawn Smallman (Vice Provost for Instruction and Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Portland State University and Compass Project Liaison to the Oregon University System
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Pathways to STEM Bachelor and Graduate Degrees for Latino Students: The Role of Community Colleges
Presenters discuss findings of a NSF-funded study on the role of community colleges in providing access to bachelor’s and graduate degrees in STEM fields for Latinos. The presenters will discuss practical ways of creating a transfer pathway to increase Latino access to and success in STEM fields.
Elsa Macias, Director of Professional Development, University of Southern California; Brianne Davila, Research Assistant, Center for Urban Education
ACAD Session:
Four-Year and Two-Year College Collaboration: Why, When, and How
University partnerships with community colleges are essential for addressing the changing needs of students, demands on liberal education, and challenges to the U.S. in the global economy. A panel representing several collaborations, including successful proposals for external funding, will share experiences and lessons learned from the perspectives of faculty and administrators.
Larry Medsker, Professor of Physics and Computer Science, Siena College and The George Washington University; Alfredo Medina, Jr., Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of Government and Foundation Relations, Siena College; Nawal Benmouna, Professor of Physics, and Kathleen Wessman, Interim Vice-President for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, both of Montgomery College
Transformational Transfer Templates
Drawing on a longitudinal transcript study of thousands of community college transfers to the state’s four-year institutions, this session will examine trends in general education, developmental education, persistence patterns, and time-to-degree among students transferring from two-year to four year colleges. In addition, panelists will share the results of a comprehensive policy audit examining state and institutional policies that facilitate transfer and articulation with an emphasis on findings that may be applicable to different states.
Nancy Shapiro, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Jennifer Frank, P-20 Partnership Project Evaluator, and Ben Passmore, Director of Policy Research and Analysis – all of the University System of Maryland; Sue Blanshan, Director of Academic Affairs, Maryland Higher Education Commission; Clay Whitlow, Executive Director, Maryland Association of Community Colleges
Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research: Practical Strategies for Building Sustainable Programs
Engaging those not traditionally involved in expanding the frontiers of knowledge requires commitment, planning, and leadership. Faculty and administrators at institutions ranging from community colleges to research universities can employ strategies from the Council on Undergraduate Research book, “Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research: Fostering Excellence and Enhancing the Impact.” Assess the status of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity on your campus, align efforts with design principles, and map out steps for moving forward.
Mary Boyd, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of San Diego; Jodi Wesemann, Assistant Director for Higher Education, American Chemical Society
A Model for Civic Engagement in Undergraduate Biology Education Utilizing Global and National Public Health Issues and Service Learning
A model for civic engagement in undergraduate biology courses is presented which includes active learning and service learning projects on global and national public health issues. Campus wide events and service learning programs have been designed for meaningful student community service on public health issues. This discussion session provides an interactive “How To” session for the audience to adapt and expand this model to their biology curricula.
Barbara Davis, Associate Professor of Biology, and Mary Flannery, Assistant Professor of Biology – both of Bergen Community College
The Power of One: A Collaborative Approach to Mobilizing Faculty and Change
The facilitators will describe successful initiatives that reflect LEAP essential learning outcomes, principles of excellence, and VALUE practices implemented on a limited wallet. The session will highlight the cunning and wit of the Committee On Beautiful Ideas, General Education Committee, and Inquiry Groups, which operate using a strong communication network. Committee outcomes include: mobilized faculty, strengthened SoTL campus culture, and evolving curriculum. Session participants will share tools for trouble-shooting institutional challenges to initiative implementation.
Sarah Brennan, Assistant Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Amanda Bernal-Carlo, Acting Associate Dean, Faculty Development and Curriculum,Richard Gampert, Director, Institutional Research, Gina Cicco, Assistant Professor, Education Department, and America Trinidad, Lecturer, Education Department – all of City University of New York Hostos Community College
20/20 Session: High Impact Practices at Community Colleges
Inclusive Excellence
Highline Community College’s Honors Scholar Program is a “bootcamp,” a training program for higher education, preparing students to excel in the competitive college and university environments to which they transfer, and helping them last year to earn over $2.5 million of financial aid and scholarships to continue their education. Come see how it’s done, share HCC’s developing “Honors Tool-Kit,” and plan a program of your own.
Barbara Clinton, Director, Honors Scholar Program, Highline Community College; Meheret Endeshaw, City Year Program and former honors student, Whitman College; Nathan Marotta, George Washington University Law School and former honors student, University of Washington
Best Practices for Student Success: A Team Effort
The 20/20 session will give participants insight into high-impact practices used at Miami Dade College (MDC) with students at all readiness levels. Speakers will discuss some of the best practices used overall at the College, including building student/faculty relationships, service-learning programs, varied teaching/learning styles, varied modes of instruction, and first year orientations. The presentation will feature the data from the areas, and handouts on the high-impact practices will be provided.
Kelly Kennedy, Associate Professor, and Myra Medina, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs – both of Miami Dade College
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