Conference Session

The Year of Dialogue: What We Have Learned So Far

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville; Ronald Barr, University of Texas at Austin

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K-12 and Outreach Issues C. Curriculum Reform and Evaluation Issues D. Outside Resources and Influences E. Research Topics and IssuesThus, some consensus of topics could be construed. It should be noted that there is no guaranteethat 100% of all thoughts and comments were captured from the twelve Section YOD events. Table 2: Topics Discussed at the Section YOD Panels E S G P P N S N Il/ NM M R T Total Cate- Topic

Conference Session

Best Practices for Campus Representatives

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University

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possible to get the awards to the really outstanding teachers.Comments related to the teaching award(s). I think that having teaching awards for junior faculty would be much more effective for multiple reasons. Dedicating time to teaching and education-related research is often discouraged at the assistant professor level, so teaching awards could provide great teaching motivation and reward for teaching efforts that typically go largely unrewarded by promotion, tenure and evaluation (PT&E) committees. I really think that junior faculty would benefit greatly from this little boost, as a reminder that teaching is important, and that someone out there really values their efforts. Otherwise, it is much too easy to become less

Conference Session

Best Practices for Campus Representatives

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clare Cook, Ferris State University

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Campus Representatives

rooms Number of presentation rooms and room capacity Number of conference rooms and room capacity Number of breakfasts and approximate number of servings Number of lunches and approximate number of servings Dinner banquet and approximate number of servings Social events Break refreshments Audio-visual equipment Transportation 1In considering facilities, the proximity of the hotel(s) is an important aspect. Are thehotels in walking distance or is transportation necessary?Many universities have offices that handle summer camps, and special activities. Itwould be important to contact this office for assistance with the facilities. Many timesfaculty are not familiar with coordinating the many

Conference Session

Sharing Best Practices

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University

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Campus Representatives

Heads) to confirm that they are members of theDean’s Program, or encourage them to join the program. The Section Chair could also contact Page 13.553.6the Section Campus Reps to “remind” them of the Dean’s Program.Additional contact from the Section Chair to the general membership of the Section couldinclude information related to National or Sectional conferences (or meetings) and/or otherrelated ASEE information. In addition, the Section Chair should also contact the Section Deans(Administrative Heads) to solicit ideas concerning recruitment and retention of ASEE members,and perhaps the funding of the Section Teaching Award(s).The Section Chair

Conference Session

Best Practices for Campus Representatives

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, University of Texas-San Antonio

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/sections/index.cfm3. URL: http://www.asee.org/activities/organizations/sections/bylawsNMidW.cfm4. Wardell, D., Membership Department report, June 2006, pers. comm.5. Macken, N., Zone I Report, ASEE Board Meeting, June 2006.6. Yost, S. Zone II Report, ASEE Board Meeting, June 2006.7. Karimi, A, Zone III Report, ASEE Board Meeting, June 2006.8. Marley, R. Zone III Report, ASEE Board Meeting, June 2006.9. Engle, R. VP ASEE Board Meeting, June 2006.10. Hall, T., South Dakota State University, North Midwest Section, personal communications, 2005-07.11. Carriere, P., Southern University, Gulf Southwest University, personal communications.12. Dennis, N., University of Arkansas, Midwest section, personal communications, 2005-07.13. Hailey C., Utah State