The Virginia Association for Developmental Education

Presents:

VADE Spring 2002 Conference

ACCESS TO SUCCESS: STRENGTHENING THE TIES

February 21 and 22, 2002

VADE values collaboration among all instructional and co-curricular professionals as key to the success of students requiring developmental education or learning assistance. The Spring 2002 VADE Conference in the beautiful foothills of historic Charlottesville promises to be a stimulating opportunity for learning and sharing.

Hosted by Blue Ridge Community College and held at

Omni Hotel

235 West Main Street

Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

804 971-5500 804-817-6730

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

All English, math, and science faculty, learning assistance and learning resources staff, student services professionals, researchers, and administrators from high schools, two and four-year postsecondary colleges and universities, interested in the success of students who require additional preparation or learning support for success in the college environment, should plan to attend and share in the learning experience.

The Spring 2002 conference promises to be a forum for fostering collaboration among and across faculty, learning assistance and learning resources personnel, program administrators, and counselors. Participants will benefit from the possibilities for student success presented, as well as from opportunities to interact with a variety of professionals within the educational community.

WHAT TOPICS SHOULD I EXPECT?

Student learning success topics will be presented in the form of a paper, hands-on workshop, or roundtable discussion. Topics will include informed placement into preparatory and college level courses; proven processes for teaching, learning, and evaluating with portfolios; strategies for improving learning in mathematics, composition, and reading classrooms; learning support systems, collaborative projects from across the state; the affective domain and academic success; creative approaches to the learning environment; technology in the classroom; integrated learning across disciplines; English as second language students.

 

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

Thursday, February 21, 2002

The conference opens at noon with a banquet and Keynote Speaker followed by concurrent sessions, exhibits, and other special activities.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Hunter Boylan

Director

The National Center for Developmental Education

Appalachian State University in Boone, NC

"Accelerating Developmental Education: The Case for Collaboration"

10:00AM – 5:00 PM

Registration at the Omni Hotel, Charlottesville, VA

12:00 Noon – 1:30 PM

Banquet and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Hunter Boylan

1:45PM – 4:00 PM

Concurrent Sessions

4:30PM – 6:00 PM

Exhibits, poster sessions, and special activities

6:00PM

Dinner on your own

 

Friday, February 22, 2002

A breakfast business meeting and concurrent sessions with a break for hotel check-out (required by noon) are planned for the morning. The conference will conclude with a luncheon beginning at 12 noon.

7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Exhibits

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Breakfast and Business Meeting

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Concurrent Sessions

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

Concurrent Sessions

12 Noon – 1:30

Luncheon

WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

Conference Registration:

Early Bird Registration Fee: $40

Registrations after January 21, 2002 - $80.00

Membership Fee: $10 annually

Hotel Accommodations:

The Omni Hotel

235 West Main Street

Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

The conference room rate is $80.00 for a single and $85.00 for a double room. The hotel rate is subject to a 9.5% state sales tax. The last day for making hotel reservations at these special conference rates is January 21, 2002.

To make a reservation, call the hotel directly at

804-971-5500 or 804-817-6730

Be sure to mention Virginia Association for Developmental Education. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon. Room cancellations must be made with the Omni Hotel a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

 

VADE Spring 2002 Conference

ACCESS TO SUCCESS: STRENGTHENING THE TIES

Virginia Association for Developmental Education

February 21 and 22, 2002

The Omni Hotel

Charlottesville, VA

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