34th Annual Call to Conference

College Academic Support Programs
34th Annual Call to Conference
Hosted by
TADE & TxCRLA Officers 2014-2015
TADE President
TxCRLA President
Lone Star College – University Park
Houston Community College
Sharon Miller
TADE President-Elect
TxCRLA President-Elect
San Jacinto College – Central
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Betty Woodfill
Leticia Villareal
TADE Membership
TxCRLA Membership
Lone Star College – Montgomery
Sul Ross State University
Lana Myer
Kathy Stein
TADE Secretary
TxCRLA Secretary
Sam Houston State University
Houston Community College
Mary Lou Shelton
Rajone Lyman
TADE Treasurer
TxCRLA Treasurer
San Jacinto College – South
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Carolyn Poole
John Fortiscue
TADE Past President
TxCRLA Past President
Former Tenured Professor
Alamo Colleges
Hill College
Wendy Crader
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Kimberly Koledoye
CASP Call to Conference
Nancy McKenzie
September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
About the
CONFERENCE
For thirty-four years, Texas higher education professionals in the fields of learning support, developmental
education, student services, and first-year experience have come to the CASP Conference to share their
expertise and discover new knowledge and innovative practices. This year, experts from across the nation
join us as we explore the transformative process thousands of college and university students experience
in their academic and personal lives as they pursue higher education.
A Fusion of Innovation, Implementation and Investigation, the 2015 CASP theme, illuminates our
shared promise of ensuring every student gains access to resources, personnel, and experiences which
will assist each individual in realizing his or her dream. In recognition that every student has unique
needs and every higher education professional has a role in assisting on the journey to success, CASP
celebrates the interconnectedness of our efforts. From the moment a student seeks admission to the
collegiate environment to the evening the student walks across the stage to receive that coveted certificate
or diploma, we embrace the shared responsibility of feeding each student’s intellectual, social, and
emotional hunger to succeed. Regardless of the discipline, department or division with which we align,
it is our calling as higher education professionals to assist students in shaping their future with resources,
beneficial educational experiences, supportive peers and mentors, and relevant opportunities. Viewed in
their totality, all these create a seamless pathway which leads to the successful completion of educational
goals and culminates in the attainment of a desirable career.
The Texas Association for Developmental Education, the Texas Chapter of the College Reading and
Learning Association, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, along with our regional
partner Collin College, are pleased to announce that the CASP 2015 Conference will be held in Allen,
Texas, on September 30 - October 2, 2015.
Hosted by
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
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2015 CASP Conference
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Wednesday, September 30th
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Conference Registration
9:00 a.m. - Noon Morning Pre-Conference Institute A
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Pre-Conference Institutes B-E
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Conference Welcome with appetizers and drinks
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite
Thursday, October 1st
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration
8:00 - 8:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #1
9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #2
10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #3
10:00 a.m. - Noon Exhibit Hall Open
11:00 - 11:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #4
Noon - 1:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon and Keynote: Dr. Stephen L. Chew
1:45 - 3:15 p.m. Town Hall: Dr. Suzanne Morales-Vale,
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
3:30 - 4:20 p.m. Concurrent Sessions #5
4:30 - 5:20 p.m. Concurrent Sessions #6
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Joint TADE and TxCRLA Meeting
6:30 p.m. Dinner on your own
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
Friday, October 2nd
7:00 - 10:00 a.m. Conference Registration
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 - 8:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #7
9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #8
10:00 a.m. - Noon Closing Brunch and Keynote: Dr. Karen Huxtable-Jester
CASP and TxCLRA Officer Installation
Preview of CASP 2016
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Post-Conference Institutes F-G
Or enjoy Allen and Dallas and all their attractions!
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
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Awards Luncheon
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Dr. Stephen L. Chew
Professor of Psychology
Samford University
Dr. Stephen L. Chew has been a professor and chair of psychology at
Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama since 1993. Trained as a
cognitive psychologist, one of his primary research areas is the cognitive
basis of effective teaching and learning. His research interests include
the use of examples in teaching, the impact of cognitive load on learning,
and the tenacious misconceptions that students bring with them into the
classroom. He is best known as the creator of a groundbreaking series
of YouTube videos for students on how to study effectively in college
using principles from cognitive research (www.samford.edu/how-tostudy). The videos have received over a million views and are in use at
educational institutions worldwide from high schools through professional schools.
Chew was selected as a Carnegie Scholar in 1998 as part of the Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship
of Teaching and Learning (CASTL). He was awarded the Buchanan Award for Classroom Teaching
Excellence from Samford in 1999. In 2005, he received the Robert S. Daniel Teaching Excellence Award
from the Society for the Teaching of Psychology as the outstanding teacher of psychology at four-year
colleges and universities. He was named the 2011 Outstanding Master’s Universities and Colleges U.S.
Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. He is a Fellow of the
American Psychological Association through the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. He regularly
serves as a keynote speaker and workshop leader at conferences on teaching in general and on the teaching
of psychology in particular.
* This conference event is free with your conference registration.
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
Closing Brunch
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Dr. Karen Huxtable-Jester
Professor of Psychology
University of Texas – Dallas
Dr. Karen Huxtable-Jester, teaching support coordinator and professor
at the University of Texas in Dallas, is a developmental psychologist. Her
research focuses on intergenerational transmission of abuse, attachment
theory, self-reflection, and change in personal belief systems.
In 2013, Huxtable-Jester was awarded the Regents Outstanding
Teaching Award. As a professor, her aim is to engage students in
research which encourages reading, writing, statistical evaluation, and
problem solving. According to her biographical information on UTD’s
website, “She wants students to learn not just what they think they know
in the discipline, but how they came to those conclusions, and how they gather evidence to generate
new knowledge.” In addition to her professorial role, Dr. Huxtable-Jester coordinates the professional
development for the professors in UTD’s Scholl of Behavioral and Brain Sciences in which methods for
teaching undergraduates is emphasized.
* This conference event is free with your conference registration.
The Alamo
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
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DALLAS-ALLEN
The Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the John Q Hammons Center is conveniently located at the
intersection of Hwy 75 and Stacy Road in The Village at Allen. The hotel includes 228 guest rooms and
suites with over 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. This pet-friendly, north Dallas hotel features
a new lobby with inviting, flexible spaces to work or relax in, a fitness center and indoor pool, and free
Wi-Fi throughout and easy access to the latest news, weather and airport conditions via our GoBoard.
The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect. provides guests with healthy food and beverage offerings in the morning
and evening dinner service with cocktails. Exciting dining, shopping and entertainment options are steps
away in the Village at Allen!
Courtyard Dallas-Allen
210 E. Stacy Road | Allen, Texas 75002
Tel: (214) 383-1151 | Fax: (214) 383-1154
State rate is $127 per night + taxes.
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Hotel Reservations
Visit www.collin.edu/conference/casp/hotel to
make reservations at the Courtyard Dallas-Allen,
or call 1 (800) 627-7468 and reference the group
name, CASP Collin College, to receive the group
rate.
September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
Pre-Conference INSTITUTES
A
$75*
NADE Certification Council
Redesign Workshop
Dr. Jennifer Ferguson, Director of Developmental
Writing and Reading Programs - Cazenovia College
NADE Certification Council
9 a.m. - Noon on Wednesday, September 30
Participants in this professional development workshop will learn how to make informed decisions about
learning support and developmental education programs. Also addressed will be how to create a culture
of evidence that drives decision-making about program changes based on a careful analysis of data as well
as introspective self-evaluation of best practices.
* Refreshment breaks included.
B
$70*
CRLA’s ITTPC and IMTPC
Certifications: Star Components of
Effective Tutoring and
Mentoring Programs
Kathy Stein, Director of the Academic Center for
Excellence and Associate Professor of English
Sul Ross State University
1 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30
Utilizing tutoring and mentoring programs that are research-based and strategically implemented can have
a stellar impact on your learning program. Explore the International Tutor Training Program Certification
(ITTPC) and the International Mentor Training Program Certification (IMTPC) programs of the College
Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). Learn what is involved in developing these programs and the
benefits and outcomes of peer education, begin working on the certification application process for one or
both of CRLA’s certification programs, and explore best practices in the fields of tutoring and mentoring.
* Refreshment breaks included.
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
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Pre-Conference INSTITUTES
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$70*
Developmental Math: A
Comprehensive Approach at UTEP
Denise Lujan, Director of Developmental Math
University of Texas El Paso
1 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30
The Developmental Math Department at UTEP won the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Star Award in 2014 in part due to the approach taken with students. The Department takes a holistic
approach to working with students in multiple ways on individualized paths. Developmental focus is on
student success from prior to entrance into UTEP to following them to completion of their first college
level course. This Pre-Conference session will give a detailed overview of the department including:
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A description of the unique programs offered.
The pedagogy and instruction methods applied.
The evolution of the program over the past 8 years.
How legislative mandates, including NCBO’s were handled.
Policies and Procedures.
Data on all programs.
Student benchmark reports, Aleks Student Notebook, Warning Notifications et all.
* Refreshment breaks included.
Big Tex calls you to the Texas State Fair! Gondola, rides, auto show, BMX races, amusements, dog and pig
races, puppet shows, corny dogs, and fried everything! High end shopping is within walking distance, and
the Allen Outlet Mall is very close to the Conference Hotel. Take in a Texas Rangers game while you visit . . .
PLUS discover all that the city of Dallas has to offer!
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
Pre-Conference INSTITUTES
D
$70*
Building Social Justice Critical
Thinking via Multimodal
Literacies in IRW
Ren VanderLind, Doctoral Teaching Assistant
Texas State University
1 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30
College students may face, hear, or read about issues of social justice on a regular basis. They also need
to develop critical thinking skills to help them advance through their college careers. By infusing reading
and talking about social justice into the Integrated Reading & Writing curriculum, students can build
awareness about and begin to critically analyze social injustices at the local and global levels. One way
to spark student interest in reading and writing about these issues is using multimodal literacies such as
graphic novels in the classroom. Attendees will learn about theory related to social justice and multimodal
instruction, and then engage in field-tested classroom activities as both teachers and students. By the end
of the session, attendees will have a deep understanding of theory and practice. They will also walk away
with classroom materials and a sample curriculum ready to use or adapt for their IRW classrooms.
* Refreshment breaks included.
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$70*
What We Can Do Outside the
Classroom to Help Students
Succeed Inside the Classroom
Stephen L. Chew, Professor of Psychology
Samford University
1 - 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30
Students often have difficulty adjusting to the academic demands of college. Traditional resources to help
students make this adjustment focus on tutoring content, improving time management, and reducing
stress. My approach is to help students become better learners. Research shows that students who are
explicitly taught how to learn do significantly better. This instruction can be given outside the classroom
and is just as relevant to academic support programs as academic ones. Furthermore, knowing how to
learn is an important life skill for success. My goal is to explain and demonstrate the principles of learning,
so participants can determine how to integrate them into their tutoring.
* Refreshment breaks included.
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
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THECB
TEXAS TOWN HALL
Dr. Suzanne Morales-Vale
Director of Developmental and
Adult Basic Education
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
The Texas Town Hall has been a popular session at CASP Conferences for
over 30 years. Most practitioners know that in order to improve student
learning, persistence, and completion in Developmental Education, the
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has administered
many grants to the field designed to catalyze innovation. Beginning
several years ago, work began to rethink how placement could be more
efficient and accurate. The TSI placement assessment was implemented
in Fall 2014.
Simultaneously, significant innovations to improve the acceleration of Developmental Education students
and minimize the points where they might drop out are being piloted and scaled up. Mathways, NCBOs,
and Integrated Reading and Writing classes across the state are ongoing initiatives. More changes relating
to students who test at the Adult Basic Level may be coming soon. Discover what is working and what is
on the horizon in Texas by taking advantage of this opportunity to visit with THECB staff.
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CASP Call to Conference
September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
Post-Conference INSTITUTES
F
$70*
Motivation is Not Enough:
Supporting Students in
Developing the Skills for Success
Karen Huxtable-Jester, School of Behavioral and
Brain Sciences - University of Texas at Dallas
1 - 4 p.m. on Friday, October 2
Students bring high hopes to their pursuit of an education, but too often, they also experience obstacles
that can interfere with their success. In this workshop we will identify typical obstacles and then develop
a repertoire of strategies that will allow us to be proactive in helping students to cope with these obstacles.
We will discuss ways to improve students’ academic resilience and self-regulation as well as ways to create
an atmosphere that promotes help-seeking and autonomy. Being compassionate to students’ struggles
does not require that we lower our standards or our expectations — after all, if we do so then we really are
not preparing students for the next steps in achieving their goals. Rather, we can help students understand
what it takes to learn effectively, how to develop the self-discipline to do what it takes, and believe that
their efforts will be successful.
* Refreshment breaks included.
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$70*
INRW: Forming the Circle and
Closing the Gap
Laura Foster-Eason, Marti Miles-Rosenfield,
Candace Thomas-Cooper, and Suzanne Jones
Collin College
1 - 4 p.m. on Friday, October 2
Having fully integrated our Developmental Writing and Developmental Reading programs in Spring of
2014, we at Collin College have learned important lessons along the way about meeting state guidelines —
and staying sane. In this workshop, we will share our experiences developing an in-house professional
development program, the methods we followed creating and refining new assignments and departmental
finals, and the strategy we’re currently under-taking for our program assessment. We will also discuss ideas
for integrating faculty members in addition to courses, blending personalities, teaching perspectives, and
varying educational backgrounds.
* Refreshment breaks included.
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
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Conference Fees
Registration includes membership in both TADE and TxCRLA, all conference activities including
concurrent sessions, hospitality suite, and the following Keynote Session meal events:
Date
Event
Cost
Wednesday, September 30
Thursday, October 1
Friday, October 2
Evening Conference Welcome Event (Appetizers)
Continental Breakfast and Lunch
Brunch
FREE
FREE
FREE
Thursday, October 1
Friday, October 2
Lunch
Brunch
$45/guest
$45/guest
Guest Tickets
CASP Conference Registration
Participant
Student*
Received by September 1
$225
$115
Received by September 15
$275
$205
Received after September 15
$295
$225
*Full-time students must send a brief verification of enrollment status, written on institution letterhead by
a supervising professor. Send verification letters to Dr. Rosemary Karr, Developmental Education, K104,
Collin College, 2800 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074.
CASP Pre- and Post-Conference Institute Registration
Wednesday, September 30 from 9 a.m. - Noon
Institute A NADE Certification Council Redesign Workshop
$75
Institute B CRLA’s ITTPC and IMTPC Certifications: Star Components of Effective
Tutoring and Mentoring Programs
Institute C Developmental Math: A Comprehensive Approach at UTEP
Institute D Building Social Justice Critical Thinking via Multimodal Literacies in IRW
Institute E What We Can Do Outside the Classroom to Help Students Succeed Inside the
Classroom (Dr. Stephen Chew)
$70
Institute F
$70
Wednesday, September 30 from 1 - 4 p.m.
$70
$70
$70
Friday, October 2 from 1 - 4 p.m.
Motivation is Not Enough: Supporting Students in Developing Skills for
Success (Dr. Karen Huxtable-Jester)
Institute G INRW: Forming the Circle and Closing the Gap
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September 30 - October 2, 2015
Allen, TX
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2015 Conference Sponsors:
With Generous Support from
Rosemary Karr and Pamela Sawyer, Conference Site Chairs,
and the entire CASP Conference Team,
invite you to join us for
Visit
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for more information and to secure your
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