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For thirty-two years, Texas higher education professionals in the fields of learning support, developmental education, student services, and first-year experience have come to the CASP Conference to share their expertise and discover new knowledge and innovative practices. This year, experts from across the nation join us as we explore the transformative process thousands of college and university students experience in their academic and personal lives as they pursue higher education.

Lighting The Pathway To Student Success, the 2013 CASP theme, illuminates our shared promise of ensuring every student gains access to resources, personnel, and experiences which will assist each individual in realizing his or her dream. In recognition that every student has unique needs and every higher education professional has a role in assisting on the journey to success, CASP celebrates the interconnectedness of our efforts. From the moment a student seeks admission to the collegiate environment to the evening the student walks across the stage to receive that coveted certificate or diploma, we embrace the shared responsibility of feeding each student’s intellectual, social, and emotional hunger to succeed. Regardless of the discipline, department or division with which we align, it is our calling as higher education professionals to light the pathway of each student with resources, beneficial educational experiences, supportive peers and mentors, and relevant opportunities. Viewed in their totality, all these create a seamless pathway which leads to the successful completion of educational goals and culminates in the attainment of a desirable career.

The Texas Association for Developmental Education, the Texas Chapter of the College Reading and Learning Association, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, along with our regional partners, Amarillo College, Frank Phillips College, and Clarendon College are pleased to announce that the CASP 2013 Conference will be held in Amarillo, Texas, on October 2-4, 2013.

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Conference Highlights Conference Institutes - Our pre– and post-conference institutes offer in-depth, experiential learning opportunities in specialized areas of interest. You will find this year’s institutes are led by known experts in a variety of fields.

Opening Gala - Relax in your boots and jeans as you join colleagues from across Texas and the nation at this wonderful event to welcome you to the friendliest city in the west, Amarillo. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks as you are entertained by talented students from regional post-secondary institutions. Take this opportunity to visit personally with the poster presenters and textbook authors who are a special highlight of this event!

Poster Sessions and Author Book Signings - Back by popular demand are presenters and authors from across the state. Enjoy talking with them about their innovative teaching strategies or research in the relaxed atmosphere of the Opening Gala.

Local Artisans - Visit with colleagues and absorb West Texas culture as you mingle and shop with local artisans each evening in the hotel atrium during hospitality hours. Take home unique, creative souvenirs to share with family and friends, capturing the unique Texas spirit.

Concurrent Sessions - Customize your conference experience by selecting from over 50 conference sessions directed to your needs and interests. Session strands include: 

Developmental Education – Math, Emporium, Related fields

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Developmental Education – Reading, Writing, Integrated Reading/Writing, Hybrid, Online

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First Year Experience – College Success, Non-Course Based Competency Options

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College Readiness Partnership Programs – Secondary to Postsecondary, Early College

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College & Career Readiness - Workforce Training, Adult Basic Ed., Technical/Vocational Literacy, ESL/ESOL

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Academic Support - Advising, Tutoring, Mentoring/Coaching, Social Services, Supplemental Instruction, Testing

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Teaching & Learning Assessment - Learning strategies, Critical thinking, Study skills, Student learning outcomes

Town Hall Meeting - Leaders from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, our conference co-sponsors, will bring us updates from the latest legislative session and information about the many transformational changes happening in the state. Bring your questions and comments to this lively, interactive session.

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More Conference Highlights!

Keynote Speakers - Our CASP 2013 Conference Team is proud to present two outstanding, internationally known speakers at our Thursday lunch and Friday brunch, which are included with your registration. Dr. Vincent Tinto is internationally known for his research and work in student success, learning communities, and First Year Experience. Dr. Janet Zadina is a former high school and community college instructor and reading specialist who now engages in exciting, award-winning neuroscience research relating to learning and the brain.

Hospitality Nights - On Wednesday and Thursday nights, unwind after a full day at CASP with great colleagues from across the state. Renew friendships, compare notes, and relax. Browse and shop local artisan exhibits, securing that perfect conference souvenir or personal gift.

Tours - On Wednesday before the conference begins, spend your morning enjoying the fall foliage in an authentic western experience at the beautiful Los Cedros Ranch on the upper rim of Palo Duro Canyon. Enjoy a cowboy brunch, cowboy entertainment, tours on the “mule,” and optional horseback riding. Schedule your afternoon to tour the world-class museum dedicated to the nation’s favorite horse, the American Quarter Horse Museum. And, interact with colleagues during an afternoon tour of the award-winning Math Outreach Center and Center for Teaching and Learning on the Amarillo College campus. On Thursday, enjoy an elegant dinner and concert in the shadow of an oil derrick before touring the largest historical museum in Texas, the beautiful Panhandle Plains Historical Museum.

NADE 2014 Planning Meeting for Volunteers NADE 2014 will be in Dallas March 5-8, and there are lots of opportunities for volunteers. Come to this informative meeting to discover how you can make an impact.

Exhibitors - Visit with publishers and corporate businesses associated with our fields as they join us to share their newest publications, technology, and learning support materials.

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Thursday, October 3

Keynote / CASP 2013 Awards Luncheon

Dr. Vincent Tinto Access Without Support Is Not Opportunity

Dr. Vincent Tinto is a Distinguished Professor of Education at the University of Syracuse who is internationally known for his research and work in higher education, particularly in the areas of student retention and the impact of learning communities on student growth and completion. His expertise is wide-ranging, and he consults with two and four-year institutions, Federal and State agencies, foundations, and independent research firms on student success issues, particularly those relating to academic preparation of low-income and underserved students. Professor Tinto is the author of over 50 notable publications including books, research reports, and articles, and he has lectured internationally.

He serves on the editorial boards of several journals and with several organizations and professional associations connected with higher education. He was named as a Distinguished Fellow in the Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations.

Dr. Tinto’s most recent book, Completing College

(University of Chicago Press 2012), lays out a framework for institutional action to promote student success and the policies and procedures needed to ensure that action is effective.

*This event is free with your conference registration.

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Friday, October 4

Keynote Brunch / CASP Board Installation / OnTo Event

Dr. Janet Zadina Using Brain Research To Orchestrate Learning

A curiosity about variations in student learning led a teacher to an interest in dyslexic brain MRI studies.

Pursuing that interest, she made a career shift to earn a degree in neuroscience, and she subsequently has produced award-winning research that is internationally recognized.

Today, Dr. Janet Zadina is an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurology at Tulane University and in Psychology at the University of South Florida. She is known for her extraordinary ability to debunk popular myths about the brain while keeping educators aware of credible brain research. The Society for Neuroscience honored her with the 2011 Science Educator Award for making significant contributions to public education and raising awareness of neuroscience through her powerful conference presentations and transformational workshops.

Dr. Zadina is the author of the Developmental Writing book, Writing Now, and is co-founder of the Butterfly Project, a project designed to help teachers who have experienced natural disasters. Among her many honors, she has been named as a Distinguished Fellow in the Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations. *This event is free with your conference registration.

*This conference event is free with your conference registration.

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Conference At A Glance CASP On-site Registration opens Tuesday, October 1 5-9 p.m. Ambassador Hotel Lobby CASP Pre-Conference -- Wednesday, October 2 Registration in the Lobby Pre-Conference ½ day and all day institutes

7:30 am – 8:00 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cowgirls and Cowboys of the West Cowboy Brunch, Entertainment and Palo Duro Canyon Tour American Quarter Horse Museum Tour Center for Teaching & Learning, Math Outreach Center Tours, Amarillo College Welcome First Timers!

8:00 am — 11:30 am

Opening Gala! Poster session! Author signing!

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

1:00 pm — 3:00 pm 3:00 pm — 5:00 pm 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Dinner on your own Hospitality & Local Artisans

8:30 – 10:30

CASP Conference – Thursday, October 3 Registration in the Lobby

7:30 am – 8:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions

8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am

Luncheon, Keynote Address by Dr. Vincent Tinto, and CASP Awards Exhibits

11:30 pm 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions

1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm

TADE and TxCRLA State Meetings

4:30 pm - 5:45 pm

THECB Texas Town Hall Meeting

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Panhandle Plains Historical Museum Conference Dinner and Tour Hospitality & Local Artisans

7:30 pm – 10:30 pm 8:30pm – 10:30 pm

CASP Conference – Friday, October 4 Registration in the Lobby

7:30 am – 3 pm

Exhibits

8:00 am – 11:00 am

Concurrent Sessions

8:00 am, 9:00 am

Brunch, Keynote Address by Dr. Janet Zadina, TADE and TxCRLA Installation of Officers Post-Conference Institutes

10:30 am 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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Welcome to Amarillo’s Ambassador Hotel!

Experience amazing hospitality in this recently renovated hotel in the heart of historic Amarillo.

Once you experience the friendly service of the staff, you will understand why the Ambassador Hotel has been voted as the top hotel in town for the past ten years.

Whether you drive in to the CASP Conference or take the free shuttle from the airport, comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi await your pleasure. Cozy, updated lobby spaces, two 24-hour business centers, a fitness center, and on-site restaurants along with extraordinary service will give you the Texas Star treatment! See their website for more information: http://www.ambassadoramarillo.com/home.html

Amarillo Ambassador Hotel 3100 I-30 West Amarillo, Texas 79102 Located at the I-40 Georgia Street exit, 68-B

Guest Room Reservations and Rates Call 806-358-6161 or toll free at 800-817-0521.

Mention “CASP Conference” for your conference rate.

Standard King or Standard Double Queen

Single $77 + tax

Double $77 + tax

Book by September 8 to receive the conference rate!

Transportation Services FREE shuttle from the Rick Husband International Airport (AMA).

Call the hotel desk at 806-358-6161 or 800-817-0521 for travel accommodations. The hotel is approximately 15 minutes away FREE transportation within a five-mile radius (with availability).

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The Ambassador Hotel Amenities Often the best travel memories are made over a hearty meal, a casual drink or a nice hot breakfast. The Ambassador Hotel features three dining options for your convenience during your stay in Amarillo.

Hours: 11:00am to Midnight daily Casual dining at its best-every day of the week! Stop in for everything from soup and salad to Sizzling Chicken and Shrimp. Or indulge in our Jack Daniels® favorites featuring ribs and shrimp, steak and much more. Conveniently located in the Ambassador Hotel Amarillo, great food and relaxation are just steps away from your guest room.

TGIF Restaurants

Room Service by TGI Friday's®

Hours: 11:00am to Midnight daily

Hours: 11am to Midnight daily

Casual dining at its best-every day of the week! Stop in for everything from soup and salad to Sizzling Chicken and Shrimp. Or, indulge in your Jack Daniels® favorites featuring ribs and shrimp, steak and much more. Great food and relaxation are just steps away from your guest room.

Looking forward to a relaxing evening in your room? Have a lunch or dinner choice freshly prepared in TGIFriday’s®.

HERITAGE PARK RESTAURANT

Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30am to 9:30am, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 10am.

The Heritage Park Restaurant offers a complimentary, relaxing breakfast buffet in a beautiful garden atrium.

Choose from hot breakfast buffet, fresh fruits, or specialty breads.

Overflow Hotel Holiday Inn Express and Suites 2806 Wolflin Ave. 1-888-465-4329 1-806-322-3050 CASP Conference Rate honored until September 17, 2013 $90 Single or Double Cancel by Oct. 1, 2013 or will incur a 1-night charge 9

TGIF Bar

Hours: 11:00am to Midnight daily Don't miss Friday's Ultimate drink menu featuring creative drinks sure to jump start any social gathering.

Pre-Conference Tours Wednesday, October 2 8:00 - 11:30 am

Cowgirls and Cowboys of the West $65 includes transportation & entertainment $85 includes the above & horseback riding Enjoy a short trip to the Real West at the height of the fall foliage when Palo Duro Canyon is at its best. You will celebrate your western heritage at the beautiful Los Cedros Ranch, which is located along historic Route 66 on the upper rim of the canyon. Learn about the Cowboy Way, Charles Goodnight, and the Palo Duro Canyon. Thrill at demonstrations of working cowboy skills and feast at a chuckwagon brunch. Horseback riding is optional, but the view is priceless!

Wednesday, October 2 1:00 - 3:00 pm

American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum $20 includes transportation & tour Schedule the afternoon to tour the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum. This world-class homage to nation’s favorite horse showcases the history and modern activities of the American Quarter Horse.

Interactive and educational exhibits showcase the western lifestyle and include historical artifacts, touch screen digital exhibits and larger than life bronzes of history-making American Quarter Horses. Celebrate the people and horses that have the distinction of becoming part of the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.

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Wednesday, October 2

Pre-Conference Tour

3:00 - 5:00 pm

Amarillo College Center for Teaching & Learning, Math Outreach Center Tour $10 includes transportation Spend Wednesday afternoon sharing trade secrets with your Panhandle peers as you explore the newly renovated Center for Teaching and Learning and the award-winning Math Outreach Center of Amarillo College.

Dedicated to supporting and advancing teaching and learning by working collaboratively with faculty, staff, administration, and students, the Center for Teaching and Learning provides quality services, resources. and programs to enhance and improve the college experience. CTL is responsible for the planning, coordination, direction, and facilitation of Title V, Career Clusters, Blackboard, Student Help Center, A/V Media Production, employee training, and professional development. In addition, CTL serves as a collaborative partner in all endeavors focused on advancing student learning and success.

Established in 2005, the Math Outreach Center provides a drop-in, no-charge individualized tutoring lab for students enrolled in all levels of math. Test scores of students who utilize the ORC have improved as much as two letter grades. As a result of the student success experienced in this unparalleled atmosphere of support, the ORC has been recognized with a Star Award from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (2009) and the John Champaign Memorial Award (2009) from the National Association of Developmental Education.

The ORC was a finalist for the prestigious Bellwether Award in 2010.

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Wednesday, October 2

Pre-Conference Institute

National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) Certification Training 8:00 am - 4 pm Dr. Karen Patty-Graham and Dr. Linda Thompson $ 280 includes NADE Self-Evaluation Guide $ 225 without guide Lunch and refreshment breaks are included

Program certification is now mandated by Texas law. Faculty and staff at institutions who have gone through the process can testify how interesting and important certification has been as they have evaluated their program structure, analyzed what they do in the light of their data, and set goals for measurable, continuous improvement toward their mission and goals. The NADE Certification process, the industry standard, requires applicants to demonstrate application of theory, use of quality practices as defined by professional research and literature of the field, and analysis of baseline and comparative evaluation data to demonstrate the use of continuous and systematic assessment and evaluation. The program components eligible for certification are Tutoring Services, Course-based Learning Assistance, and Developmental Coursework.

Dr. Karen Patty-Graham is currently the Review Operations Coordinator for the NADE Certification Council. She served two 2-year terms as Vice President of NADE and an additional 2year term (2008-2010) as President-Elect and President. She retired in 2007 from Southern Illinois University where she led the department of Instructional Services for 30 years. Dr. Patty-Graham is a recipient of the Henry Young Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to NADE and is a Fellow of the Council for Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (CLADEA).

Dr. Linda Thompson is currently chair of the NADE Certification Council and a past president of NADE. She is the Director of the McNair Scholars Program and Professor of Psychology at Harding University. She is also a CLADEA Fellow. Dr. Thompson recently served as a reviewer for two proposed Developmental Education doctoral programs in Texas.

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Wednesday, October 2

Pre-Conference Institute

New Mathways Project Institute for Newcomers 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Thomas Connolly, Connie Richardson, Nancy Stano University of Texas at Austin, Charles A. Dana Center $ 150 includes lunch and refreshment snacks Several years ago, Dr. Uri Treisman and his colleagues at the University of Texas at Austin Dana Center called for a “Joyful Conspiracy� to redesign Math pedagogy and pathways. Texas Math chairs enthusiastically responded as did the Gates Grant Developmental Education Initiative. The Mathways Project emerged from that collaboration, and last spring, 100% of College and University Presidents in Texas agreed to support its implementation. As this moves forward into the piloting and implementation phases in all Texas institutions, math faculty are sharing lessons learned and what is working well.

Participants in this session will gain an in-depth knowledge of the New Mathways Project (NMP) by experiencing its mathematics and student success lessons as learners and reflect on them as instructors.

This session is open to all who want to learn about the NMP including faculty, tutors, administrators, and learning support personnel. Participants from NMP active-learning and capacity-building sites are especially encouraged to attend.

Dr. Tom Connolly is a program coordinator on the Higher Education team of the Dana Center. His work involves the reform of developmental mathematics via the development of curricular pathways that guide students into college-level mathematics courses that are relevant to their academic and career aspirations. In addition to the development and planning of the statistics and STEM pathways, Tom works on the development of data analysis, client protocols, and implementation tools to facilitate the adoption of these pathways in community college systems.

Dr. Connolly has served as faculty in the department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to his graduate studies, Tom worked for five years as a systems integration engineer on several U.S. Department of Defense and NASA programs, including the B-2 Stealth Bomber, the Space Shuttle, and the Space Station.

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New Mathways Institute for Newcomers (continued) Professor Connie Richardson leads the development of the mathematics courses for the New Mathways Project. After more than ten years in the business world, she gained twenty years of teaching experience on the high school and university levels. She has authored many resources for high school teachers as well as provided professional development. She has also served as co-director on several Texas Quality grant projects.

Professor Nancy Stano is a Graduate Research Assistant who works on student success initiatives, including leading the development of the New Mathways Project’s Frameworks for Mathematics and Collegiate Learning student success course. Before joining the Dana Center, she taught applied learning, cognition, and motivation courses at the University of Texas at Austin and Austin Community College, where she currently provides training and ongoing support. Professor Stano has also taught undergraduate courses at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and has worked with undergraduate foundations and first-year signature courses in business at the University of Texas at Austin.

The Ambassador Hotel Presents Art Walk: A love affair with Texas.

Art Walk is the Ambassador Hotel’s tribute to the heritage and spirit that make our part of Texas so special.

From the historical Texas cattle brands to the expressive watercolors of Chris Owen, we hope you will enjoy a stroll around our Art Walk and experience the Spirit of Texas at every turn.

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Wednesday, October 2

Pre-Conference Institute

G.I.F.T.S.: Great Ideas for Teaching Integrated Reading and Writing 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Paula Khalaf, Sharon Miller, Elizabeth Pena, Brian Reeves, Brenda Rivera, Pamela Womack, and Dr. Donna Willingham Lone Star College System $150 includes lunch and refreshment snacks Outstanding presentations by experienced Lone Star College System faculty leaders will give you practical ideas, inspiration, and resources that you can use to implement Integrated Reading and Writing this semester. Active, exciting, accelerated learning presentations model great teaching and provide a professional development framework you can copy for adjunct faculty. In fact, this presentation is adapted from an exciting Saturday workshop that was a successful, system-wide IRW kickoff.

Lead faculty at Lone Star College-CyFair, Professor Paula Khalaf has been piloting IRW for several semesters in different formats including in a learning community with a History 1301 instructor and in a Bridge class. She has won numerous campus awards and presents frequent professional development sessions on a number of topics related to student success.

Professor Sharon Miller teaches Developmental English at Lone Star CollegeUniversity Park. Not only has she piloted IRW, but she is a frequent professional development presenter who has won several teaching awards.

At Lone Star College-Montgomery, Professor Elizabeth Pena has been a key member of one of the faculty groups involved in the original THECB DEDPS grant that implemented IRW. The campus scaled up to 100% of classes in Fall 2012 with exceptional student success.

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G.I.F.T.S.: Great Ideas for Teaching Integrated Reading and Writing (Continued) Professor Brian Reeves is Chair of Developmental English, English, ESOL, and Learning Frameworks at Lone Star College-University Park. He has many years of experience teaching all levels of English, and has piloted IRW for several semesters. This semester, he is teaching an English Composition/ IRW NCBO paired class. He is a frequent professional development trainer.

As a lead faculty member at Lone Star College-CyFair, Professor Brenda Rivera has led many professional development workshops in writing, reading, and diversity issues. She has developed an imaginative and creative online IRW course and is active in the campus online faculty community.

After over 20 years of experience teaching Developmental English at Lone Star College-Tomball, Professor Pamela Womack was asked to develop and implement a system-wide Higher Education Teaching Institute, which she directed for several years. Not only has she has provided exceptional professional development for hundreds of faculty members and has implemented Accelerated Learning methods into her classrooms with very high student success results. A winner of many teaching awards, Professor Womack has piloted IRW in both face to face and online classes.

Dr. Donna Willingham, Chair of Developmental English at Lone Star CollegeTomball, is an award-winning professor who has been a frequent campus, regional, and national presenter on the topics of reading and active learning.

She is the author of Kaleidoscopes: Focusing on College Reading & Writing (Pearson 2013), which is being piloted across the state this fall.

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Wednesday, October 2

Pre-Conference Institute

Student Success First Year Experience 1:30 - 4:00 pm Dr. Russ Hodges, Dr. Carol Dochen, Carl Van Aacken Texas State University $60 Traditional study skill courses teach students specific study techniques and methods; the focus is on the acquisition of the skill, not the comprehension of why and how human learning is enhanced. By comparison, learning framework courses teach students the psychological processes involved in collegiate learning; the focus is on the comprehension of human learning based on current theories.

Students then develop individualistic learning strategies based on their knowledge of these theoretical underpinnings. The presenters will discuss the essential components of transforming a traditional study skills course into a learning frameworks course.

Dr. Russ Hodges is an associate professor who has taught at Texas State University-San Marcos since 1986. He currently coordinates the university's undergraduate learning framework course and teaches in the Graduate Studies Programs in Developmental Education. Dr. Hodges is a past president of CRLA and currently serves as chair of CLADEA. He was the recipient of the Outstanding Article from the Journal of Developmental Education in 2001, the Robert Griffin Award for Long and Outstanding Service from CRLA in 2007, the CASP Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008, and was also named Fellow of the CLADEA in 2009.

Dr. Carol W. Dochen, employed at Texas State University-San Marcos since 1979, is the Director of the Student Learning Assistance Center. She also teaches the institution’s undergraduate learning framework course and university seminar course. Carol served two terms as the first elected president of TADE and was a founding member of the annual statewide CASP conference. Carol was recognized as a semifinalist for the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award and in 2011 was awarded the CASP President’s Award for her service to Texas through the state organizations.

Carl Van Aacken is a graduate student at Texas State University who is currently in the midst of a dissertation study titled: Teachers’ Perspectives on the Role of Emotions in an Adult Classroom Environment.

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Wednesday, October 2

Pre-Conference Institute

Putting Together Knowledge and Skills for a Successful IRW Course 8:00 am - Noon Ann Wolf Cengage Learning $60 Designing an Integrated Reading and Writing course can be difficult. What will you keep? What will you add or discard? Discover information and examples for the creation of an exciting course that enhances student persistence and success. Experience a variety of strategies for teaching and assessing learning that can be included in your course.

Professor Ann Wolf has been part of the talented Team Up cadre of college and university instructors who have been offering year-long IRW professional development training sponsored by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The 2010 President of the College Reading and Learning Association, Ann is an expert in education and literacy. Before joining Team Up, she was an associate professor and practicum coordinator in Lynn University’s Ross College of Education. A reading specialist who has taught elementary, middle, and high school students before teaching in higher education, Professor Wolf is a proponent of multicultural literatures.

She frequently speaks to the media regarding the importance of literacy, multicultural education, learning assistance, developmental education, tutoring and mentoring at the college and adult levels.

Registration in 1/2 day, Pre– and Post-conference Institutes includes snacks on the day of the institute.

Registration in full day, Pre-conference Institutes includes lunch and snacks on the day of the institute.

All regular conference registrations include: Oct. 3 keynote lunch with Dr. Vincent Tinto Oct. 4 keynote brunch with Dr. Janet Zadina Single day conference registrations include amenities available that day.

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Wednesday, October 2

Pre-Conference Institute

First-Year Seminar: No Excuses!

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Dr. Lana Jackson, Edythe Carter, Ann Fry Amarillo College $60 Discover how to create a First-Year Seminar reflective of your students’ needs. Building on

institutional data and best practices research, explore the creation a unique First-Year Seminar curriculum focused on the community college student. Then, explore the First Year Seminar Instructor’s Certification Workshop designed to prepare instructors for delivery of a First-Year Seminar curriculum focused on the community college student. Participants will simulate the certification experience while gaining valuable tools to create their own unique professional development opportunity.

Dr. Lana Jackson, former QEP Director at Amarillo College, currently serves as Department Chair of the newly organized First Year Experience Department. Focused on scaling the FYS to serve all Incoming students as a core curriculum course in Fall 2014, Lana has led the development of a customized FYS curriculum for community college students. In addition, she has supervised the creation of the FYS Instructor Certification Workshop, refresher training, and ongoing professional development activities designed to enhance the delivery of the FYS.

Edythe Carter, Developmental Math Coordinator and Supervisor of the Math Testing Lab and Outreach Center at Amarillo College, is a FYS faculty leader and trainer. As an original member of the FYS Curriculum Team, Edie has played a vital role in the development, assessment and revision of the FYS curriculum. In addition to her local responsibilities, Edie regularly lectures at math conferences at the local, state, and national levels. Outside her teaching duties, she is an author of textbook ancillaries for academic publishing companies.

Ann Fry, Program Director of Interior Design at Amarillo College, serves as a FYS faculty leader and trainer, assisting with the development and revision of the hybrid FYS curriculum designed to enhance the college readiness of students enrolled in both transfer-oriented and career and technical education programs. In addition to her duties as FYS professor and trainer, Ann collaborates with the drafting department to deliver a 21st century curriculum to all design students.

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Thursday, October 3

Texas Town Hall 6:00 - 7:00 pm Dr. Suzanne Morales-Vale and the THECB staff The Texas Town Hall has been a popular session at CASP Conferences for over 30 years. Most practitioners know that in order to improve student learning, persistence, and completion in Developmental Education, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has administered many grants to the field designed to catalyze innovation. Beginning several years ago, work began to rethink how placement could be more efficient and accurate. The TSI Placement Test has been implemented this semester as of the first day of Fall classes.

Simultaneously, significant innovations to improve the acceleration of Developmental Education students and minimize Dr. Suzanne Morales-Vale is the Texas Higher Education the points where they might drop out are Coordinating Board Director of being piloted and scaled up. Mathways, Developmental and Adult Basic Education.

NCBOs, and Integrated Reading and Writing classes across the state are ongoing initiatives. More changes relating to students who test at the Adult Basic Level may be coming soon. Discover what is working and what is on the horizon in Texas by taking advantage of this opportunity to visit with THECB staff.

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Thursday, October 3

Conference Dinner

Panhandle Plains Museum Conference Dinner and Tour 7:00 (shortly after the Texas Town Hall) - 10:30 pm $50 includes transportation, catered dinner, tour & entertainment After a wonderful day of conferencing, relax as you take this short trip to the Panhandle Plains History Museum in a comfortable coach. You will join your colleagues for dinner under the shadow of an oil derrick in the unique atmosphere of the most amazing museum in Texas.

After all, where else can you cover 26,000 square miles in a day on foot? From dinosaurs to conquistadors, you'll find it all in Texas' largest history museum. Relive the stories of courage and hardship, victory and defeat over the past 14,000 years. Exhibits of uniforms, original drawings from the permanent collection, and an exhibition of trunks and grips bring the history of Texans through the ages alive. Step in and step back to the Old West in a life-size Pioneer Town, view one of the Southwest's finest art collections, marvel at artifacts, experience the exciting history of the petroleum industry, and more!

Seating is limited! Register early!

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Friday, October 4

Post-Conference Institute

The Multiple Pathways Model for Using Brain Research to Enhance and Energize Instruction Noon - 2:00 pm followed by book signing Dr. Janet Zadina $60 Neuroscience indicates that the more modalities by which learners encode information, the easier that information is to learn and recall. Go beyond visual, auditory, and kinesthetic and find out about other powerful learning pathways in the brain! Learn strategies for stimulating these pathways in your classroom activities and assignments. Learn how to avoid "drill and kill" and get more learning in less time. This is a great opportunity to continue the conversation with our keynote speaker!

Read Dr. Janet Zadina’s brief biography on page 7, but come to this interesting session if you want to learn the tools to improve your teaching skills and energize students.

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Friday, October 4 Post-Conference Institute

AIM: Accelerate In Mathematics Noon - 4:00 pm Kristen Foxley, Dr. J.P. Anderson, Matthew Lewis San Jacinto College South $60 This institute will focus on San Jacinto College's new co-requisite model, the Acceleration in Mathematics (AIM) program, which allows students to transition seamlessly through two developmental courses and a credit-bearing mathematics course in a single semester. Attendees will participate in an interactive, in-depth exploration of the practices critical to the success of our students, including: just-in-time remediation, low student-teacher ratios, individualized instruction, mandatory weekly tutoring, learning communities, frequent and low-stakes testing, group learning, and more. Participants will also learn about a few key technologies that have helped make AIM a success.

Kristen Foxley, Matthew Lewis, and Dr. J.P. Anderson (left to right) are Professors of Math at San Jacinto College.

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TEN THINGS TO DO IN THE TEXAS PANHANDLE (most of them in Amarillo!)

A world-class museum dedicated to the nation’s favorite horse, the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the history and modern activities of the American Quarter Horse. Engage with the many interactive and educational exhibits showcasing the American Quarter Horse and the Western lifestyle, including historical artifacts, touch-screen digital exhibits and largerthan-life bronze statues of history-making American Quarter House. In addition, celebrate the dozens of horses and people who have earned the distinction of becoming part of the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.

Standing along Route 66 west of Amarillo, the Cadillac Ranch has been a public art statement for the past 38 years, earning national fame and recognition as one of the more quirky attractions in the Texas Panhandle. Bring your spray paint and camera, and, add your twist to this symbol of American art.

The Globe News Center for the Performing Arts is designed for acoustical excellence and serves as a landmark for the Arts scene in Amarillo. Hosting year-round performances, the Center serves as the performance home for the Amarillo Symphony, the Amarillo Opera, and the Lone Star Ballet.

Historic Route 66 displays a mile of antique shops, restaurants, and clubs along Sixth Street, between Georgia and Western Streets. Smokey Joe’s, the Golden Light Café, Café 806, and Cowboy Gelato compliment the 6th Street Antique Mall and assorted stores.

Boasting 29,182 acres of scenic canyon landscape, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is the “Grand Canyon of Texas.” The canyon offers horseback (with on-site horse rental) and mountain bike trails as well as an Interpretive Center & Gift Shop with history, geology and wildlife exhibits.

Located in Medical Center Park, the Amarillo Botanical Gardens features numerous outdoor themed plantings, including Japanese, fragrance, xeric, and butterfly gardens. An addition to the gardens, the Bivins Tropical conservatory showcases a flourishing indoor collection of exotic plants.

From dinosaurs to conquistadors, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum exhibits more than 3 million artifacts, earning the title as Texas’ largest history museum. Located 20 minutes away Canyon, the museum boasts a life-size Pioneer Town, exhibits one of the Southwest’s finest art collections, and profiles the history of the petroleum industry.

The Kwahadi Kiva Indian Museum and Event Center offers visitors a glimpse into the cultures of the people of Pueblos and Plains. The Kiva Museum Trading Post features the creations of hundreds of Native artisans, including jewelry, weavings, pottery, and carvings.

If you can eat the 72 oz. steak with the “fixins,” you get it for free at The Big Texan Steak Ranch.

Celebrating Texas through it’s unique décor and atmosphere, you can enjoy a FREE limo ride to/from the restaurant from the conference hotel, courtesy of The Big Texan.

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Conference Chair Dr. Lana Jackson and The Panhandle Plains Colleges cordially invite YOU to register for CASP 2013! http://www.actx.edu/casp/ $225 Early Registration until September 1 $275 Regular Registration after September 1 $295 Onsite Registration Student Registration (You must send a letter from your supervising professor) Early: $115

Regular: $205

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Onsite: $225