Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA
Thursday, June 19, 2003
The
meeting will take place in Olin 224.
·
8:00am Coffee Social
·
8:30 Greeting and Introduction of New Fellows
·
8:40 - 9:25 Session 1: Tenure
Concerns
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9:30 - 10:15 Session 2: Classroom Conundrums
·
10:20
- 10:50 Session 3:
What should students learn in Calculus?
·
10:50
- 11:10 Break
·
11:10
- 11:55 Session 4:
Math Modeling
·
12:00
- 12:30 Session 5:
Family Issues
·
12:30
- 2:00 Lunch and Discussion
Topic 6: What's NExT? Smokey Blues Pizza
·
6:00 Dinner - Mill
Creek Brew Pub
·
7:30 Reception
For
directions to Olin hall please see the campus - map building #7.
Panel
Discussion: Tenure
Concerns
Organizers: Stuart Boersma and Jon
Fassett (Central Washington University)
Panelists: Tom Read (Western Washington University), Bryan
Smith (University of Puget Sound),
Stuart Boersma (Central Washington University)
Abstract: For "new" faculty members, the looming decision regarding tenure can be a daunting one filled with uncertainties and vagaries. For "not-so-new" faculty members, the task of evaluating and mentoring our more recent colleagues in an ever-changing academic climate can also be quite challenging. Our panel members will offer advice on preparing a tenure dossier and managing time to allow for productivity in the three areas of scholarship, teaching, and service. Also to be discussed will be effective ways to document one's success in these three areas.
Panel
Discussion: Classroom
Conundrums: Strategies for Difficult Teaching Situations
Organizers: Andria Villines (Bellevue
Community College), Shannon Overbay (Gonzaga University)
Panelists: Jim
Whittaker (Blue Mountain Community College), Tom McKenzie (Gonzaga University),
Elena Toneva (Eastern Washington University), Bharath Sriraman (University of
Montana)
Abstract: A chance for faculty to swap stories and solutions
for some of those classroom challenges that wear us down and contribute to
burn-out. A panel of experienced instructors will share their stories and
insights and participants will work on faculty-generated case studies of common
teaching dilemmas with the goal of sharing best practice ideas. Bring examples of difficult situations
you've faced with students, either on a one-time basis or over a period of
time.
Discussion: What should students learn in Calculus?
Organizers: Kanchan Mathur (Portland Community College) and
Brian Blitz (University of Alaska Southeast)
Panelists: Larry Curnutt (Bellevue Community College), Michael
Boardman (Pacific University),
Ann
Sitomer (Portland Community College)
Abstract: This discussion will include appropriate uses of
technology, projects, groupwork and assessment. We will also discuss how much mathematical rigor (in particular
proofs) should be included in Calculus. Finally, we will consider how these
ideas may affect the curriculum.
Presentation: Math Modeling
Presenters: Kelly Cline, Mark Parker,
Holly Zullo (Carroll College)
Abstract: The Mathematical Contest in
Modeling (MCM) is an international competition sponsored by COMAP and the NSA
in conjunction with SIAM, INFORMS, and the MAA in which teams of three
undergraduates work on an applied, open-ended problem over the course of 96
hours, and write a report describing their efforts. We will discuss the contest and how it is judged, what students
get out of this contest, what things you can do to help prepare your teams, how
you can support your teams throughout the contest weekend, and what you as a
faculty member get out of this contest both personally and professionally.
Panel
Discussion: Family
Issues
Organizers: Maria Fung (Western Oregon University),
Chris Black (Seattle University)
Panelists: Marj Enneking (Portland State University), Mark
Parker (Carroll College), Michael Ward (Western Oregon University),
Holly Zullo (Carroll College)
Abstract: The problem of balancing
career and family is especially pertinent to young mathematicians. Panelists
will discuss issues related to: getting time/focus to do enough
research/scholarly activity to get tenure and beyond; pulling one's own weight
in regards to departmental service/university service (committees, etc.);
child-care & schooling (different spring breaks, holidays, half-days, etc.)
and financial situations.
Discussion: What's NExT?
Moderator: Jenny McNulty (The University of
Montana)
Abstract: This final session is intended to
help us look back over the morning activities and decide on future directions
and planning for subsequent meetings. We will also talk about NExT plans for
Alaska in 2004.
