The Virginia Association for Developmental Education Presents:

VADE Fall 2000 Conference

"BUILDING NEW
AND CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS"

Photo by Bert Morrison

September 28 and 29, 2000

VADE values collaboration among all instructional and co-curricular professionals as key to the success of developmental education students. The Fall 2000 VADE Conference, in the beautiful mountains of western Virginia, promises to be a stimulating opportunity for learning and sharing.

Hosted by Virginia Western Community College and held at:

The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center

A Doubletree Hotel
110 Shenandoah Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24016
Phone: 540-985-5900
Fax: 540-853-8290

1-800-222-TREE

http://www.hotelroanoke.com/

http://www.doubletreehotels.com/

With exceptionally comfortable accommodations and conference facilities, The Hotel Roanoke, located in the city’s historic district, is convenient to diverse cultural, entertainment, and shopping experiences.


WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

All English, math, and science faculty and learning support staff, student services professionals, researchers, and administrators, interested in the success of students who require additional preparation for the college environment, should plan to attend and share in the learning experience. The Fall 2000 VADE conference promises to be a springboard for cross-divisional partnerships in which faculty, program administrators, and counselors together offer advisement and instructional services to students. Participants will benefit from the possibilities for student success to be gained from the presentations, as well as opportunities to interact with a variety of educators.

WHAT TOPICS SHOULD I EXPECT?

Student success topics presented in the form of a paper, panel, hands-on workshop, or roundtable, with suggested topics including learning support systems, the affective domain and academic success, creative approaches to the learning environment, technology in the classroom, integrated learning across disciplines, distance learning for developmental students, English as second language students, and placement systems.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

Thursday, September 28, 2000

The conference begins in the afternoon with a workshop at Virginia Western Community College, followed by an evening program and banquet at the Hotel Roanoke

12:00 Noon – 5:00PM Registration at Hotel Roanoke

1:00 PM-3:30 PM Workshop and Concurrent Sessions at the Virginia Western Campus (transportation to and from the campus will be provided)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hospitality Room Open (Opportunities for discussions relative to professional development plans for VADE will be available. Also, information about SPINS to join will be provided.)

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Exhibits and Cash Bar Reception

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Welcome, Banquet, and Evening Program

Friday, September 29, 2000

Concurrent sessions, spin group meetings and the business meeting will follow breakfast. Lunch and concurrent sessions continue in the afternoon.

7:00 AM – 5:00 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

12:00 Noon – 12:30 PM SPINS Discussion

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM Concurrent Session

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Concurrent Session

WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

Registration Fee: $75 for VADE members

Membership Fee: $10 year (payable with registration)

Hotel Accommodations: $109 plus applicable taxes per night for single or double occupancy (Sharing a room will help with cost.)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

"Building New and Creative Partnerships" - VADE FALL 2000 Registration fee, $75, includes Thursday night banquet, Friday breakfast and lunch, hospitality area and continuous refreshments.

Hotel Accommodations: $109 plus applicable taxes per night for single or double occupancy (Sharing a room will help with cost.)

Call the hotel directly for reservations. To assure a room and the rate, please make reservations by 5:00 PM on Monday, August 28, 2000. Please note additional information regarding registration and reservations below.  When making your reservation, ask for VADE reservations.

Room Rates are based on single or double occupancy. A charge of $10.00 is applicable for each additional adult in the room.

Guest check-in is after 4:00 p.m. Checkout is prior to 11:00 a.m.

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