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LECTURE SERIES

ECLP works closely with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) to produce a first-rate lecture series dealing with improving students' critical thinking and writing skills. We have had the following guests:

2006 - 2007

Craig E. Nelson, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

"Fostering Critical Thinking and Mature Valuing Across the Curriculum (While Increasing Achievement, Equity and Retention)"

Richard M. Felder, North Carolina University, NC

"An Introduction to Learning Styles:
How Students Learn, How Teachers Teach, and What Usually Goes Wrong with the Process"

Diane F. Halpern, Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA

"Learning is NOT a Spectator Sport:
Using the Science of Learning to Transform College Classrooms"

2005 - 2006

Jean MacGregor, Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

"From Engaged Learners to Learning Communities"

Karl Smith, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

"Using Cognitive Science Research to Design Instruction for Diverse Learners"

James A. Anderson, SUNY at Albany, Albany, NY

"Diversity: An Essential Element of Scholarly Teaching and Learning"

2004 - 2005

Craig E. Nelson, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

"Student Engagement and Diversity: Methods for Increasing Equity AND Success"

Vincent Tinto, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

"On Becoming an Engaged Community of Learners"

Barbara Millis, University of Nevada, Reno, NV

"Using Cooperative Teaching Strategies to Enhance Student Engagement"

Thomas Angelo, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

"Using Classroom Assessment Strategies to Foster Deep Learning Among Diverse Learners"

2003-2004

Kim Huynh Willis, Loyola Marymount Univerisity, Los Angeles, CA

"Using Technology Effectively In the Classroom"

Tara Gray, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

"Publish and Flourish: Write Well and Revise Rapidly"

Mary Ellen Weimer, Pennsylvania State University, Reading, PA

Managing and teaching students in large-sized classes.

L. Dee Fink, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

"Want Your Students to Learn More? Ideas for Designing Your Courses"

Spencer Kagan, Kagan Publishing and Professional Development

"Cooperative Learning Structures for Brain-compatible Instruction"

Thomas Angelo, University of Akron, Akron, OH

"Fostering Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum: Practical, Research-based Strategies for Connecting Objectives, Teaching and Assessment to Improve Learning"

"Finding Out How Well Students are Learning What We’re Teaching: An Introduction to Classroom Assessment"

Kathleen Stevens, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX

Evidence Based Practice (EDP)

2002 - 2003

Mary Lynch-Kennedy, SUNY at Cortland, Cortland, NY

Writing Across the Curriculum.

Alexander Astin, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA

Student success.

L. Dee Fink, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

"Want Your Students to Learn More? Ideas for Designing Your Courses"

Mary Ellen Weimer, Pennsylvania State University, Reading, PA

"Active Learning in Large Classes: Beyond Nuts and Bolts"

Kim Huynh-Willis, Loyola Marymount Univerisity, Los Angeles, CA

"Using Technology Effectively in the Classroom: Activating Students Using Digital Video, Powerpoint, and Blackboard in the Classroom"

Tara Gray, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

"Publish and Flourish: Write Well and Revise Rapidly"