36th Annual Summer Institute on College Teaching

Posted by on January 20, 2014

Virginia Tidewater Consortium for Higher Education’s

36th Annual Summer Institute on College Teaching

Over the years, hundreds of faculty have participated in the Institute and have found it very worthwhile and rewarding. The Institute is unique in that it allows faculty members the opportunity to discuss college teaching and learning in-depth with their colleagues in an open, pleasant environment. Since enrollment in the Institute is limited, there is ample time for one-on-one discussion with the other faculty.

The Virginia Tidewater Consortium’s Summer Institute on College Teaching is in its 36th year of helping faculty at every level and discipline to become more effective teachers.

JUNE 1-5, 2014

Sessions are held on campus at the College of William and Mary.

COST     $800
Most institutions have some funds available for faculty development; please contact your administration. This fee includes lectures, demonstrations, workshops, individual consultations and all meals (dinner on Sunday, breakfast, lunch & dinner Monday through Wednesday and breakfast on Thursday) at the College of William & Mary.

LODGING   VTC has contracted with the Hilton Garden Inn; room reservations can be made by dialing direct: 1-757-253-9400
A special room rate of $96.00 has been secured for participants during the Institute. To reserve your room, be sure to make your reservations by Friday, May 9, 2014. Hilton Garden Inn http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/virginia/hilton-garden-inn-williamsburgphfwhgi/index.html The Hilton Garden Inn is located on 1624 Richmond Road, Williamsburg phone: 1-757-253-9400

FACULTY

Dr. Robert Hanny, Professor Emeritus, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia; Dr. Lawrence Dotolo, President, Virginia Tidewater Consortium for Higher Education, Norfolk, Virginia; and Dr. Mark Sarver, Chief Executive officer, eduKan, Great Bend, Kansas.  Faculty will include consultants with expertise in testing, lecturing, cooperative learning, teaching evaluations and other areas.

TOPICS

• Instructional Innovation
• Testing and Grading
• Small Group Strategies
• Lecturing
• Student-Centered Learning
• Technology in the Classroom
• Course and Teacher Evaluation
• Questioning Skills
• Teaching and Learning Styles
• Student Assessment
• Syllabus Construction
• How to Make Classes More Interactive

Although the Institute is intensive in that there are morning, afternoon and some evening sessions, the experience is most enjoyable since such a wide array of topics are discussed.  Participating faculty often become quite involved in the topics, and all who attend are required to design an action plan for their next semester of teaching based on one or more of the topics addressed during the Institute.  One of the important aspects of the Summer Institute is the emphasis on the practical application of what is learned.  The Summer Institute is specifically designed to have an impact on the teaching and learning process, and hopefully have a long-term positive effect on the faculty member.

CLICK TO REGISTER ONLINE
http://vtc.odu.edu/development/summerInstituteForm.html

What participants have to say….

It was a very intensive week that helped rejuvenate my enthusiasm for teaching….

Overall the Institute has been very helpful to me.  It has provided me with a wealth of ideas and material to use in my own teaching situation.  I would definitely recommend it…

The Institute sparked my imagination to think of different ways of teaching.  It was a lot of work, but it was worth it…

For additional Information contact:

http://www.vtc.odu.edu