2012 Fall Conference
October 24-26
The Renaissance Center
Dickson, Tennessee
2012 Fall Conference
October 24-26
The Renaissance Center
Dickson, Tennessee
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements 1
Conference at a Glance 2
Renaissance Center Maps 3
List of Concurrent Sessions 7
Concurrent Presentation Summaries 8
Keynote Speakers 12
Conference Proceedings 16
Biographies of Presenters 27
TASSR Executive Board 2011—2012 31
Business Session: Constitution and By-laws 33
Membership Directory 40
Acknowledgements
On behalf of the Tennessee Association for Student Success and Retention (TASSR) Executive Board, I welcome you to the second annual conference. It is our aim to renew your spirits with invigorated efforts to continue to serve our students during the many changes brought upon us by the Complete 2010 College Act.
The TASSR Board has worked diligently to ensure that the 2012 conference would be a success. We have organized a variety (retention, advising, orientation, etc) of sessions for you to attend.
A special thanks goes Mrs. LeAnn Polk of the Renaissance Center for her time to make sure that the conference facilities were ordered with the needed rooms, electronics, and meal preparations. Dr. Stephens readily responded to my many requests for conference proposals as well as doing an outstanding job in managing the TASSR website. Thank to Dr. Siska for keeping me on task with NADE request and deadlines. Thanks to Tammy Borren (a superb Membership Chair) for taking charge of the daily registration process. Thanks Dr. Smith for your continued work with the conference exhibitors. I would like to thank all program and conference presenters, moderators, vendors (Cengage Learning, Townsend Press, Pearson Education, and Bedford/St. Martin) for your time and support.
Thanks to our speakers, Dr. Robbie Melton, Dr. Linda R. Thompson Dr. Robert Eaker, and Dr. Treva Berryman, for your words of wisdom. I am eternally grateful for your service to TASSR in 2012.
Billy Wesson
TASSR President 2011-2012
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Conference at a Glance
Wednesday, October 24
02:30 – 05:45 Conference Registration – Entrance - First Floor Rotunda
02:30 – 06:00 Exhibitors may establish displays
03:30 – 05:00 TBR Learning Support Director’s Meeting
06:00 – 07:30 Buffet Dinner - Technology Session Display and Speaker: Dr. Robbie Melton
07:30 – 08:00 Conference Registration - Entrance - First Floor Rotunda
Thursday, October 25
07:30 – 12:15 Conference Registration – Entrance - First Floor Rotunda
07:45 – 08:15 Full Buffet Breakfast - Room 223
08:00 – 05:00 Exhibits Open - Second Floor Hallway
08:15 – 09:15 Welcome and Opening Session - Room 223
Speaker: Dr. Linda R. Thompson, former NADE president
09:30 – 10:20 Concurrent Session One (See schedule)
10:00 – 11:45 Refreshment Break - Outside Room 223
10:35 – 11:25 Concurrent Session Two (See schedule)
11:40 – 12:20 Concurrent Session Three (See schedule) - Special Forums
Reading Forum
Writing Forum
Student Retention/FYE/Orientation/College Success Forum
Math Forum
12:30 – 02:00 Buffet Luncheon - Rotunda
Keynote: Dr. Robert Eaker
02:10 – 03:00 Concurrent Session Four (See schedule)
03:15 – 03:45 Snack Break
03:45 – 04:35 Concurrent Session Five (See schedule including Speed Conferencing Sessions)
04:45 – 05:30 TASSR Executive Board Meeting - Room 216
Friday, October 26
08:00 – 09:30 Full Buffet Breakfast/Business Meeting/Awards - Room 223
08:00 – 10:00 Exhibits Open – Second Floor Hallway
09:30 – 10:00 TBR Learning Support Updates: Dr. Treva Berryman, TBR Associate Vice
Chancellor of Academic Affairs.
Note: Free Wireless Internet is available throughout The Renaissance Center. The Computer Lab (Room 106) is also available for checking email and other purposes during the conference, except when in use for concurrent sessions.2
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List of Concurrent Sessions
Room Abbreviations: EWCR – East Wing Conference Room
Strands: A – Administration, AV – Advising, C – College Success, GI – General Interest, M – Math, R – Reading, RS – Research, SR – Student Retention, W – Writing, O – other, All – All Strands
# / Room / Title / StrandConcurrent Session I: 9:30 – 10:20
1A / 106 / Mobilization in the Reading and Writing Classrooms: Ms. Justice / W, R1B / 216 / Assessment Results of Redesigned Mathematics at MTSU: Dr. Lucas
1C / 217 / Using the NADE Guides for Student Success and Retention: Dr. Otts / ALL
1D / 218 / Sea Change--The Redesigned Reading Program at Chattanooga State Community College:
Ms. Harrington / R, L, A, GI
1E / 223 / Getting Off the Roller Coaster: Aiding Academically At-risk Students: Dr. Higgs / L, A, SR, GI
1F / EWCR / Assessing the Impact of the Complete College Tennessee 2010 Act on a four year Public Institution: Dr. Asamani / R, A, RS, SR, O
1G / E105 / Designing an Effective Community College Orientation: Mr. Henrichs / SR, GI, O
Concurrent Session II: 10:35 – 11:25
2A / 106 / Student Engagement and Retention: Dr. Charlton / SR, R2B / 216 / The Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence at Carnegie Mellon University: 7 Research Based Principles for Smart Teaching: Dr. Farley / W, R, L, M, RS, A, SR, GI
2C / E105 / Breaking the Mathematical Ice: Humor in the Classroom Culture: Dr. Stephens / M, GI
2D / 223 / Gear Up! They Are Coming ~ Engaging Generation X, Y, & Z: Dr. Onks / ALL
2E / EWCR / Implementing an Intrusive Advising Program in a Faculty-Only Advising Environment:
Mr. Gray / AV, RS, A, SR, GI
Concurrent Session III: 11:40 – 12:20
3A / 106 / Reading Forum / R3B / 216 / Writing Forum / W
3C / 217 / Student Retention/FYE/Orientation/College Success Forum / SR, AV, C, O
3D / EWCR / Mathematics Forum / M
Concurrent Session IV: 2:10 – 3:00
4A / 106 / A Mosaic of Success Behaviors for Higher Education Learners: Dr. Higgs / L, AV, SR, GI4B / 216 / APSU Faculty Teaching Program: Dr. Kane / L, A, SR, GI, O
4C / 217 / Pencasts and Videos: Tools for Student Success: Dr. Raines / M
4D / 218 / Developmental Studies Redesign at Southwest Tennessee Community College: Reading, Writing, Math: Dr. Yarbrough / W, R, M, SR
4E / 220 / Setting Up Students to PASS with Academic Coaching Sessions and Guided Study Sessions:
Ms. Hutson / RS, A, SR, GI
4F / 223 / All-Write: Writing in Context. NSCC's solution to Learning Support Writing redesign:
Ms. Blaisdell / W, SR, GI
4G / EWCR / SAILS: Embedding Learning Support Math in Bridge Math: Dr. McCormick / M, SR, GI
4H / E105 / MyMathLab Redesign-friendly Features Including Knewton: Mr. Avery / M
Concurrent Session V: 3:45 – 4:35
5A / 106 / Gauging the Effectiveness of Developmental Studies: Mr. Squires / W,R,M,A, R, GI5B / 216 / Climbing Mountains-Using an Academic Early Alert Program to Help At-risk Freshmen Students Reach the Top: Dr. Warner / AV, SR, GI
5C / 217 / Redesigning Developmental Math to Increase Student Success, Satisfaction and Retention:
Dr. Nettles / L, M, SR
5D / 218 / Student Perceptions of the Inverted Classroom: Dr. Gardner / L, RE, GI
5E / 220 / The Studio Model: Using Small Group Tutoring to Improve Student Success in Prescribed English Classes: Dr. Otto / W
5F / 223 / Speed Conferencing: Mentoring / All
5G / EWCR / Speed Conferencing: Retention & First Year Programs and Cohort Programs / All
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Concurrent Presentation Summaries
1A Mobilization in the Reading and Writing Classrooms Ms. Justice
The speakers will demonstrate multiple reading and writing lessons that involve using iPads and other technology in the classroom to engage students and improve retention. Some lessons include using apps to improve grammar instruction, revision skills, and quiz preparation for writing, as well as vocabulary development in reading.
1B Assessment Results of Redesigned Mathematics at MTSU Dr. Lucas
MTSU was one of the first TBR schools to implement a redesigned program for developmental education. Developmental mathematics courses were eliminated and prescribed sections of general education mathematics courses were developed. Presenters will share the results of an assessment of the redesigned program at MTSU on graduation and retention rates.
1C Using the NADE Guides for Student Success and Retention Dr. Otts
Participants will be introduced to the NADE Self-Evaluation Guides, 2nd ed., to using the Guides for designing and assessing student success programs, to how the “assessment loop” feeds into better program planning and improvement, to statements of best practice, and have an opportunity to rate their performance.
1D Sea Change--The Redesigned Reading Program at Chattanooga State Community College Ms. Harrington
In spring 2012, the reading program at Chattanooga State Community College changed from a traditional, lecture-based format conducted mostly with pen/paper activities to a self-paced, personalized course conducted on computers in a dedicated reading center and hands-on activities in weekly discussion sessions. This presentation describes how the new program was created and its successes, and presents a hands-on activity.
1E Getting Off the Roller Coaster: Aiding Academically At-risk Students Dr. Higgs
From a student’s perspective, higher education may feel like a roller coaster; leveling the bumps in higher education could increase student success. This presentation will describe some classroom activities for the instruction of academic success strategies, student organization, and time management. Be prepared to share!
1F Assessing the Impact of the Complete College Tennessee 2010 Act on a Four-year Public Institution
Dr. Asamani
Join us in this discussion on the lessons learned from the redesign of a reading program and how we plan to improve to prevent further growing pains.
1G Designing an Effective Community College Orientation Mr. Henrichs
Designing an effective New Student Orientation program at a Community College can present some unique challenges. Because community college populations tend to be very diverse, it's more difficult to provide a program that meets the need of every student. At Northeast State, we have developed a quality program that appeals to the many different types of students we attract.
2A Student Engagement and Retention Dr. Charlton
We must motivate our students to attend and succeed by interaction, small group activities, the use of relevant materials and an enhanced understanding of the challenges and gifts they bring to the learning environment. It is also important to be positive, while encouraging them to be successful throughout the semester.
2B The Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence at Carnegie Mellon University: 7 Research Based Principles for Smart Teaching Dr. Farley
Join us in this discussion on the lessons learned from the redesign of a reading program and how we plan to improve to prevent further growing pains.
2C Breaking the Mathematical Ice: Humor in the Classroom Culture Dr. Stephens
Creating a positive classroom environment is a crucial step in the learning process. Appropriate humor is one means toward such a culture. This audience-participation presentation will explore humorous examples, puns, and creative storytelling. Be prepared to break the ice toward a humorous classroom environment and to participate.
2D Gear Up! They Are Coming ~ Engaging Generation X, Y, & Z Dr. Onks
Advisors, faculty and staff are tasked on a daily basis with engaging multiple generations of students. This session intends to identify key characteristics of the generations currently present on our college campuses. Strategies for meeting the academic needs of these students will be identified via interactive dialogue.
2E Implementing an Intrusive Advising Program in a Faculty-Only Advising Environment Mr. Gray
To improve faculty advising of at-risk students, advising coordinators created an intrusive advising program at a medium-size state university. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the development and implementation of the intrusive advising program that has been employed in a decentralized faculty-only advising environment.
3A Reading Forum: All faculty and staff working in the Reading area will share current efforts.
3B Writing Forum: All faculty and staff working in the Writing area will share current efforts.
3C Student Retention/FYE/Orientation/College Success Forum: All faculty and staff working in the areas of student success, student retention, student orientation, student services and FYE courses will share current efforts. 3D Mathematics Forum: All faculty and staff working in the Mathematics area will share current efforts.
4A A Mosaic of Success Behaviors for Higher Education Learners Dr. Higgs
Students may enter higher education lacking appropriate academic and workplace behaviors. Students may benefit from instruction in classroom success strategies, appropriate business attire, and business dining etiquette. This audience-participation presentation will include techniques for incorporating etiquette into content.
4B APSU Faculty Teaching Program Dr. Kane
APSU's Academic Affairs, Title III Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Center for Extended and Distance Education co-sponsor the Faculty Teaching Program, which offers selected faculty an opportunity to study teaching strategies each Tuesday of the fall semester and deliver a pedagogy workshop. Inaugural participants will discuss their experiences and the expected impact on student success.
4C Pencasts and Videos: Tools for Student Success Dr. Raines
In this presentation the participants will examine numerous technologies such as videos and pencasts that can be used in the college mathematics classroom. They will see examples of these technologies and discuss ways to incorporate them into their own courses and into a course management system such as MyMathLab.
4D Developmental Studies Redesign at SWTCC: Reading, Writing, Math Dr. Yarbrough
The current TBR mandate to redesign the developmental studies program was necessary because it was not meeting the needs of a diverse student population in regards to levels of preparation, learning styles, and specific educational goals. With full redesign implementation set for Fall 2013, Southwest piloted its restructured reading program this summer (2012). This presentation will look at the outcomes of that experience in piloted classes, best practices, and suggestions and recommendations for program improvement.