Advancement of College Teaching & Learning spring conference is Feb. 19-20

The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching & Learning semi-annual conferences provide crucial information on cutting-edge topics related to issues in teaching and learning. “Assessment for the Changing Learning Environment” is the theme of this spring’s conference, which will take place Feb. 19-20 in Bloomington, Minn. The conference will feature nearly thirty concurrent sessions, and keynotes by L. Dee Fink and Peggy Maki, on today’s best practices for assessment. Fink will focus on assessment methods for the learning-centered institution. Maki will address best practices for technology-based assessment. The program includes preconference workshops, disciplinary and special interest group sessions, and showcases.

For more information, including speaker bios and concurrent session titles, visit the web and download a copy of the conference brochure at http://www.collab.org/programsservices/conferences/February10Conference.htm

The early bird registration deadline is Jan. 27, 2010. If you are interested in attending, apply to the Office of Instructional Development for FIDC grant support prior to Jan. 1. Call 777-3325 for details.