Background Deficit vs. enrichment
Academic Advancement Center CASA College of Natural Sciences College of Liberal Arts Native American Cultural Center Center for Public Deliberation SLiCE International Students & Scholars Adult Learner & Veteran Services Learning Assistance Program Residence Life Honor’s Program RICRO Career Center Graduate School
Student Advisory Board ◦ Made up of students recommended by Faculty & Staff ◦ Meet about 3 times/semester Faculty/Staff Advisory Board ◦ Headed by Andrea Reeve, AAC ◦ Made up of people from all over campus ◦ TILT’s members ex-officio
We believe… 1. Students should take responsibility for their own learning. 2. Students learn best in an environment that respects diversity. 3. Students learn best when they reflect on the process of learning. 4. Academic skills are best learned within the context of a given course or discipline. 5. Learning is strategic. 6. Learning is active. 7. Learning is collaborative.
1. Academic & Study Skills 2. Course-based Assistance 3. Academic Enrichment 4. Preparation
Time Management Taking Great Notes Presentation Skills Critical Reading Memory & Concentration Academic Misconduct Awareness Test-Taking Strategies Academic Recovery Active Learning Techniques GTA Ethics Training February%20LP%20Workshops.pdf February%20LP%20Workshops.pdf Workshops currently face-to face, 50 minutes Coming soon...online modules
Science & Mathematics/Liberal Arts Tutorial Hall—Referrals Other Campus Tutoring—Referrals Academic Advancement Center
Supplemental Instruction: Pilot Spring 2010 ◦ HIST 100, HIST 101, ECON 202 Future Ideas: ◦ Online Tutorial Exchange Board ◦ Campus-wide Tutoring Summit
My Favorite Lecture series Hands-on Short Courses ◦ Web Design, Info Management
CSU Creates Video Contest Improving Higher Education Study Circles: In collaboration with the Center for Public Deliberation
In collaboration with the Career Center, the Graduate School, International Programs, and others… ◦ Getting in to Graduate school ◦ Grad School Panels ◦ Leadership opportunities for students ◦ Teaching opportunities for Graduate students ◦ Alternative Career Paths Panel ◦ Peace Corps/International Travel/Volunteer work ◦ Self-Employment/Entrepreneurialism
The CSU Center for Public Deliberation (CPD) was established in the Fall of 2006 and is “Dedicated to enhancing local democracy through improved public communication and community problem solving.” The Center for Public Deliberation
How are we working to improve higher education and learning? What does it take to implement a dialogue on higher education? What is the project? What is the goal of the project? What have been the outcomes? What is in store for the future?
How are we working to improve higher education and learning? ◦ Hosting various dialogue processes What does it take to implement a dialogue on higher education? ◦ Human and material resources
What is the project? ◦ To host an ongoing conversation on improving the quality of learning What is the goal of the project? ◦ Spark change through campus dialogue
Resources Master teacher Unbroken materials Recitation for all large classes More elective credits Assessment Multiple forms of assessment Analysis papers More quizzes Group work Technology New and current technology Smart Boards Teaching Styles Discussion-based teaching Activities and exercises Case Studies Divided class time Practicality Real world connection with material Industry in classroom University should lead industry Job skills Opportunity Experience Internships