Monday, October 6, 2008

Registration & Continental Breakfast

Research Projects Integrating Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, Engage and Excite Students  - Eric Blackwell, PhD  and Yasuhiro Kobayashi,  PhD, Delta State University 

Using Print-On-Demand Technology to Enhance Research and Writing in the Classroom – Renelda Owen, Delta State University

Syllabus Creation: The Argument Against The One Page Syllabus – Vicki Webster, MBA, Delta State University

Embedding Diversity in University Coursework – Donna Sheperis, PhD, Maud Kuykendall and Scott Hutchens, PhD, Delta State University                    

Teacher Preparation Beyond the Four Walls: What Clinical Experience Does to Candidates  - Ruben Gentry, EdD, Jackson State University

Wow! I did That? – Utilizing Elementary and College Student Learning Outcome Assessments to Make A Difference in the Public Schools – Connie Schimmel, PhD, Millsaps College

The Role(s) of New media and Social networking in Teaching and Learning – Susan Hines, PhD, Delta State University

The Politics of Education - Gary Jennings, PhD, Delta State University

Expectations of Educational Administrator Attire as Perceived by Subordinates – Paul Chrestman and Dan McFall, Delta State University

The Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone: A Working Model of Cross-Discipline Engagement – Karen Bell, Beverly Moon, Paul Starkey, and Tricia Walker, Delta State University

APA Writing Interventions for Graduate Students – Dan McFall and Elizabeth Melton, Delta State University

Balancing Work and Home: A Survey of School Administrators – Jeff Smallwood and LeAnne Forquer, Delta State University

Math Blaster Effect on Student Achievement in the Delta – Tina Manning, Delta State University

Student Perceived Learning Outcomes: Remote Versus Hands-on NMR Spectroscopy – Alline Somlai and Dan McFall, Delta State University

 Using Authentic Learning to Enhance Database Design and Implementation Course – Vicki Webster, Delta State University

The Effect of Teacher Input and Follow-up Training on the Usefulness of Staff Development – Richard Townsend and Kathleen Jenkins, Delta State University

Utilizing Contracting in Group Process among Baccalaureate and Master Nursing Students – Catherine Hayes and Shelby Polk, Delta State University

How Can We Not…Go Green? – Elizabeth Sarcone, PhD, Delta State University

Gender Matters: Women in Higher Education – LaWanda Herron, PhD, Holmes Community College

Spirituality in the Classroom – James Tomek, PhD, Delta State University

Writing Across the Curriculum: Improving the Writing Skills of our Students – Maud Kuykendall, and John Wojcik, DMA, Delta State University

Symposium: Engaging Students Using Creative and Innovative Teaching Methods

Virtual Student Engagement: Use of Videos in Online Courses

Using Current, Topic-Specific, and Interesting, News Articles to Increase Student Engagement

Thinking Outside the Box: Using Critical Thinking Exercises to Increase Student
Engagement

Teaching Transfer: Easily Implemented Activities in the College Classroom

Student Engagement in Undergraduate Applied Psychology Courses

Presenters:  Scott Hutchens, PhD; Scott Drury, PhD; LeAnne Forquer, PhD; Tiffany Culver, PhD; Reid Jones,  PhD, Delta State University

Lunch
Jacob Conference Center

1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Keynote Address and Workshop Session

Achievement, Equity and Retention: Three Pedagogical Changes that Can Make A Real Difference in ANY College Classroom 

Craig Nelson, PhD
Indiana University

Forum:   Economics /  Retention
Jacob Conference Center