THURSDAY, JUNE 21
— DAY ONE
11:30PM
Registration
12:30PM
Welcome and Introductions
Carol Brunty, Manager of Student Services, ICN/IHETS; Brett Creech, Coordinator of Distance Education, Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette;
Dr. David Bathe, Chancellor, Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette
12:35PM
Award Presentation
Presentation of the third annual Dale E. Dowden Award for Outstanding Student Services in Distance Education
Camilla Lawson, Manager, CE Student Learning Center, Purdue University West Lafayette
1:00PM
Keynote Address
Trends and Best Practices in E-Student Services: What Are We Learning From CENTSS?
Today's learners expect a full range of robust student services online. This is true for ALL students—not just distance students. Join us for a discussion of current trends in e-services and a tour of some of the best practices identified in research by the Center for Transforming Student Services (CENTSS).
Pat Shea, Assistant Director, WCET (Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications)
2-2:50PM
New Directions in Adult Learning in the Community College
General trends in adult learning and specific applications in Indiana’s new community college system.
Marnia Kennon, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ivy Tech Community College
3-3:50PM
Best Practices in Supporting Distance Learners (panel)
Successful coordinators share their "secrets of success" when working with distance education students
Margaret Seifert, Director of Libraries and Distance Education, Ivy Tech Community College Madison;
Kevin Mahaffy, Director, Taylor University Center for Lifelong Learning
Deb Hein, Program Assistant, Distance Learning, IPFW;
Linda Terrell, Coordinator, College Cooperative Southeast - Scottsburg
4-4:50PM
Breakout Sessions
A. Retention and Success of Online Learners
Seeing the online student succeed should be the goal of every online distance education department —whether it is a single course enrollment or a full degree program. Learn about some "secrets of success" in this participatory session.
Kevin Mahaffy, Director, Taylor University Center for Lifelong Learning
B. IHETS Interactive
The software’s robust tools allows for real-time communication and collaboration, including two-way video and audio, text chat, application sharing, electronic whiteboard, annotated PowerPoint presentations, polling, and quizzing. You'll discover new information about this product and get some valuable tips to ensure quality set-up results.
Tim Paige, Training Manager, IHETS
5PM
Conference ends for the day
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 6-8PM
Evening Reception
Social hour begins at 6pm at the Evening Reception. It's the perfect time to make new friends and get re-acquainted with your colleagues from campuses and learning cneters throughout the state. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
— DAY TWO
7-8AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8-8:50AM
Expanding Transfer Options for Students
This session will describe the latest statewide developments to enhance transfer opportunities for students, including those enrolled in courses delivered through distance education. The Core Transfer Library, the TransferIN.net Web site and related infrastrucure, Statewide Transfer and Articulation Committee (STAC), and other topics will be discussed.
Ken Sauer, Associate Commissioner for Research & Academic Affairs, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
9-9:50AM
Best Practices in Working With Online Instructors (panel)
Seasoned veterans in online distance education programs share their secrets of working with faculty to develop, offer and instruct quality online courses for successful online programs and satisfied students.
Kevin Mahaffy, Director, Taylor University Center for Lifelong Learning;
Henry Merrill, Executive Director, Community Learning Network, IUPUI; Janet Brubaker, Ivy Tech Community College
10-10:50AM
ICN: An Overview and Future Directions
Rediscover ICN's purpose and learn about future directions for this statewide distance education service.
Carol Brunty, Manager of Student Services, ICN; Alison Jensen, Student Services Coordinator, ICN
11-11:50AM
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About ICN . . . But Were Afraid to Ask (panel)
Nothing's sacred here as the facts and myths about ICN and assisting distant learners are examined and explained. Bring your questions, and come prepared to share your expertise with others.
Margaret Seifert, Director of Libraries and Distance Education, Ivy Tech Community College Madison; Linda Fletcher, Distance Education Coordinator, University of Southern Indiana; Angela MacLaren, Student Support Supervisor, Distance Support Services Indiana State University; Carol Brunty, Manager of Student Services, ICN/IHETS
12-12:15PM
Prize Drawing
Brett Creech, Coordinator of Distance Education, Ivy Tech Community College Lafayette; Ben Lee, Director of Distance Learning, Indiana Tech
12:15PM
Conference Adjourns
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