The following are links to the handouts from the concurrent sessions presented at the National Student Success Conference in Cincinnati on June 14 - 16, 2006. A conference agenda is also included for your reference. The conference focused on diversity and student success and was attended by professors from over 44 colleges/universities. Feel free to print any or all of the handouts.
Conference Agenda
“Opening Session: 'We need diversity of thought in the world to face the new challenges.' Tim Berners-Lee" by the Houghton Mifflin College Survival Consultants
"Celebrating Diversity"
"Treasure Hunting People"
"Who Are You?"
“Don’t Move! Active Learning Techniques Without Leaving Your Seat” by Ellen Derwin, Houghton Mifflin College Survival Consultant
"'Hint' List for Bingo"
"Bingo Icebreaker 1"
"Bingo Icebreaker 2 "
"Bingo Icebreaker 3 "
"Stress and a Glass of Water"
"Mad Libs"
"Active Learning Techniques"
“Extending Orientation: Curriculum Development in Freshman Seminars at Commuter Colleges” by Donna Bontatibus, Middlesex Community College
"Extending Orientation" Handout
“A Closer Look at the Adult Learner’s Expectations and Motivations” by Beth Richter and Noel-Levitz
"A Closer Look" Handout
“I Will Survive! Using Mini Case Studies for Student Success” by Michelle Martin, Houghton Mifflin College Survival Consultant
"I Will Survive!" Handout
"I Will Survive!" PowerPoint presentation
“Using Technology Resources to Meet the Needs of Diverse Students in the Student Success Course” by Rochelle Beatty, Houghton Mifflin College Survival Consultant
"Using Technology Resources" Handout
“The Many Faces of Orientation” by Jennifer Hurd, Houghton Mifflin College Survival Program Manager, Author of Campus Companion
"Across the Cultures Reception"
"Case Study"
"Time Management Ball Activity"
"GPA Activity"
"Examining Your Textbook"
"Study Session Goals"
"Tangram Activity"
"The Blame Game"
"What Are the Consequences?"
“What’s in a Word? Using Vocabulary to Recognize and Celebrate Diversity” by Maggi Miller, Houghton Mifflin Faculty Programs Manager
"What's in a Word?" Handout
“Hands-on Diversity: Using Games, Activities and Readings to Break Down Seldom-Examined Stereotypes about Students and Majors” by Kathleen Hartman and Thomas Stewart, Kutztown University, Authors of Investing in Your College Education
"Diversity Circle Activity"
"Diversity, Images, Words"
"Hands-on Diversity" PowerPoint presentation
“Equity in the Classroom: Active-Learning Activities that Address Diversity” by Mike Hamm, Houghton Mifflin College Survival Senior Consultan
"Equity in the Classroom" Handout
"Equity in the Classroom" PowerPoint presentation
“Documenting the Impact of Diversity on Student Retention and Engagement” by James A. Anderson, Keynote Speaker, University of Albany
"Documenting the Impact of Diversity" Handout
“We’re Not Anything Alike – Or Are We? Improving Awareness of Similarities & Differences” by Michelle Martin, Houghton Mifflin College Survival Consultant
"We're Not Anything Alike" Handout
"We're Not Anything Alike" PowerPoint presentation
“How to Build a Better FYE Course” by Robert Onorato, Fordham University, Author of Master Student Guide to Academic Success Instructor’s Resource Manual
"How to Build a Better FYE Course" Handout
“Common Reading Programs: A Simulated Experience Using ‘Heir to the Glimmering World’ by Cynthia Ozick.” by Shani Fisher, Houghton Mifflin Student Success Sponsoring Editor and Amanda Nietzel, Editorial Assistant, Student Success Programs
"Common Reading Programs" Handout
“Creating Involving Lesson Plans for Your Student Success Course” by Dean Mancina, Golden West College, Faculty Advisor for Becoming A Master Student
"Creating Involving Lesson Plans" Handout
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