The divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs and the Student Government Association invite all faculty, staff, and students to participate in…

Building a Learning Community

Toward a Seamless Learning Environment

Muse Banquet Hall
4:00-8:30 p.m.
October 21, 1997

Dr. James Anderson, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies at North Carolina State University, will present opening remarks and facilitate a two-hour workshop on ways to improve student learning at RU. An American Council on Education Fellow and a Danforth Fellow, Dr. Anderson has presented workshops at over 200 conferences, colleges, and universities. He is a dynamic speaker who brings to our campus an understanding of learning communities and of the institutional and individual changes necessary to bring them about.

Schedule of Events:

4:00-5:45 p.m. -- Opening remarks by Dr. Douglas Covington and Dr. Ann Ferren

Address by Dr. James Anderson

5:45-6:30 p.m. -- Buffet supper

6:30-8:30 p.m. -- Workshop led by Dr. Anderson

Get involved with your colleagues in a workshop on setting high expectations, increasing students' time on task, promoting active learning, using cooperative learning, making better use of feedback on assignments, teaching in ways that account for diverse learning styles, and improving student-faculty interactions. Let's share effective teaching and learning practices that can strengthen the community of learners both in class and out of class.Supper reservations should be made through Rebecca Morgan at 831-6510 or rmorgan@runet.edu by October 17, 1997.

For more information, contact the Faculty Development Center

831-6510 or cte-web@runet.edu

Individuals with disabilities needing accommodations to participate should call

(540) 831-5128 (TDD) or 831-5750 (voice).
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