Vision for Greatness: Emphasizing tools for success
Connection, Community, Collaboration & Completion:
7th Annual College-wide Adjunct Faculty Conference
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Ivy Tech Corporate College & Culinary Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
CONCURRENT SESSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Essential Elements
Current Adjunct Faculty members from any Ivy Tech campus are invited to submit a presentation proposal. Complete all required information and submit proposal by November 15, 2013 deadline. Proposals will offer learning outcomes/goals as well as a clear plan to engage the audience. The Adjunct Faculty Conference Proposal Committee will review proposals and inform chosen applicants by December 15, 2013. Presenters are expected to attend the conference and are responsible for own travel.
Tracks
· There will be approximately 24 concurrent sessions, most of which will be 45 minutes in length. A projector, screen, microphone, and Internet access will be provided; presenters will be responsible for PowerPoint presentation/flash drive as well as any handouts.
· Concurrent sessions will be offered in the following four tracks: Completion, Connection, Collaboration, and Community (See tracks listed on the next page). Presentations that focus on these areas will be given priority in the selection process; however, presentations on other topics are also welcome.
Timeline
Oct 15: Request for Proposals announced!
Nov 15: Proposals due; conference registration opens
Dec 15: Selected proposal notified
Questions? Please contact Jeremy Brown or Kim Stephan
Please type all information.
Presenter Name (primary contact first)Ivy Tech Region
Academic School or Department
Full-time or Adjunct Faculty
Ivy Tech Email Address
Title of Presentation
Presentation Description: (Limit 125 words)
Summarize the key points and objectives of the presentation (why important, how applicable to effective teaching, format of session (lecture, small group, hands-on), three to five key points/learning outcomes for attendees. Portions may be published in conference program.
Describe how you intend to engage the audience:
Indicate track your presentation best fits: __
Tracks
Track 1: Completion - 21st Century Learner and Retention (Proposals for this track might include:)
v Adjunct faculty’s role in retention & completion
v Building Student Engagement
v Learning styles
v Enhancing course syllabi
Track 2: Collaboration - Student Success in Challenging Times (Proposals for this track might include:)
v Best practices by discipline
v Technology to enhance teaching & learning
v Innovations in Higher Education- e.g. Flipped classroom, learning-centered teaching, competency-based
v Creative assessment tools
Track 3: Connection - Teaching and Learning Strategies (Proposals for this track might include:)
v Learning communities
v Classroom management
v Student learning outcomes
v Teaching methodologies/pedagogy
Track 4: Community - Diversity and Global Awareness (Proposals for this track might include:)
v Working with Under-resourced Learners
v Cultural Sensitivity & Personal Perceptions
v Multi-Generational Learners
v Leveraging employer groups and advisory boards to connect graduates to jobs
Return proposal (electronically) to:
Jeremy Brown
Please use 2014 Adjunct Conference Proposal in subject line.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 15!