14TH ANNUAL CELT CONFERENCE ON
EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 9 & 10, 2008

Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), the Faculty Recognition and Support Committee (FRAS), and the Office of the Provost California State University, Chico.

This year’s CELT conference offers a wide variety of sessions that will engage faculty, staff, and students in a thoughtful exploration of the nature of learning and teaching. Join us to discover new ways to create high quality learning environments in and outside of the classroom. This years principle theme, Intellectual Engagement In and Out of the Classroom, will offer sessions that deal with ways to promote critical thinking, problem solving, and the application of knowledge to new and/or applied settings. Thursday’s schedule will offer a strand of four sessions that address Incorporating International Perspectives in Your Classes. Friday’s schedule will offer a strand of three sessions that address Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning. These sessions will be highlighted when you complete your online registration.  You may register for one or all of the sessions in the strand.

All conference participants are cordially invited to attend the CELT Conference Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 8, 11:30am-2:00pm in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium honoring Outstanding Teacher Antoinette (Nette) Martinez (ANTH) and Outstanding Academic Advisor Roger Guthrie (RECR).

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Brett Christie
Associate Professor & Director of Faculty Development
Sonoma State University

“Into the Land of Engagement: Crossing the Abridged Abyss”

Our rapidly changing world poses great challenges and opportunities for student engagement. More than ever, there are ways to engage students beyond mere compliance and into meaningful involvement that increases their participation and ownership of learning. Dr. Christie will discuss ways we can benefit as once stagnant content comes to life.

Conference registration is complimentary
The Awards Luncheon requires an advance reservation

Conference Schedule: