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OVERVIEW
Throughout the last decade, different parties-from government officials to university faculty members and administrators to parents and students themselves-have been involved in trying to define what is meant by “student success.” The heavy onset of legislative rulings and recommendations, such as the Spellings Commission, the Higher Education Act, and No Child Left Behind, to name a few, has resulted in continuing debates over issues ranging from the merit of standardized tests to the importance of curriculum design and the role of teaching excellence. Still, we are left to grapple with two tough questions: What is student success? and How do we cultivate it?
The Faculty Resource Network at New York University is pleased to announce the 2008 National Symposium, devoted to the topic, Defining and Promoting Student Success. It will be the aim of the symposium to examine the current thinking on this critical topic in an era when students are dealing with greater pressures and colleges and universities are facing substantially increased levels of accountability.
During the two-day symposium, through keynote presentations, plenary panels, and breakout sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to consider a range of issues related to student success, including learning styles and theories of intelligence, student preparation, access to higher education, and teaching effectiveness. Through sharing experiences and information on these and other timely topics, attendees can expect to discover new and effective practices in helping our students achieve success.
Registration Information
If you would like to register for the symposium, please complete the Registration form and return it to our office by fax to 212-996-4101 or by email to frn@nyu.edu by Friday, October 17, 2008. To view the registration form, click here.
Registration Deadline| October 17, 2008
Hotel Reservation Deadline| October 17, 2008
HOTEL INFORMATION
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved for attendees of the Faculty Resource Network National Symposium at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District Hotel, located in the on 750 Kearny Street, San Francisco.
The Hilton San Francisco Financial District Hotel, located in the center of the most exciting, bustling and culturally diverse area of San Francisco, California, rests at the crossroads of the Financial District, Chinatown and North Beach, which is an easy walk to the San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods and attractions.
To take advantage of this special hotel arrangement, please call Hilton Reservations at 800.424.8292. When reserving your room mention that you are with a conference group and provide reference code Faculty Resource Network. Please have your personal credit card ready to guarantee your reservation.
Rooms are on reserve for November 20, 21, and 22, 2008. For the best room selection and availability, please make your plans as early as possible.
A limited number of rooms are available at the group rate until the room block has been filled, or until October 17, 2008, after which the normal rate and availability restrictions will apply.
Special Symposium Rate
Standard Rooms: 169.00/Night
For more information on the amenities of the Hilton San Francisco Financial District Hotel, please visit www.hilton.com.
* The room rate is for single or double occupancy, exclusive of taxes. Payment must be made with a major credit card or cash instrument. Checks and third party credit cards are not accepted.
Ground Transportation
Limited bus service between the symposium proceedings at the University of San Francisco and the conference hotel will be provided daily to attendees at no additional cost. Further information regarding bus service will be sent to symposium registrants in early November.
Previous National Symposia
- 2007 National Symposium: "Advancing Women and the Underrepresented in the Academy ”
- 2006 National Symposium: "The Millennial Student”
- 2005 National Symposium: "Spirituality and Higher Education"
- 2004 National Symposium: "Beyond Brown vs. Board of Education: Diversity and Higher Education"
- 2003 National Symposium: "Approaching Assessment: The Road Ahead"
- 2002 National Symposium: "Being a Professor..."
- 2000 National Symposium: "The Future of Liberal Arts Education"
- 1999 National Symposium: "The Teaching and Learning Continuum"