A National Symposium
Fall 2008
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Moving from Scientific Research to Education Research: What are the Questions? How Do We Answer Them? What Have We Learned?
Excerpts from the Keynote address, featuring Diane Ebert-May, Michigan State University.
The Classroom: The Foundation for Student Success
Excerpts from the Keynote address, featuring George Kuh, Indiana University.
The Classroom: The Foundation for Student Success
A power point presentation by George Kuh, Indiana University.
Diverse Perspectives on Student Success
Excerpts from the plenary Panel, featuring Margarita Benitez, The Education Trust.
Diverse Perspectives on Student Success
Excerpts from the plenary Panel, featuring Marilee Bresciani, San Diego State University.
Diverse Perspectives on Student Success
Excerpts from the plenary Panel, featuring Patrick Love, Pace University.
Diverse Perspectives on Student Success
Excerpts from the plenary Panel, featuring Bettye Parker Smith, Dillard University.
Accreditation Standards and Student Learning: The Case of the Business Schools
Excerpts from a presentation by Beatriz Rivera and Maribel Huertas, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras.
Best Practices in Mentoring
Excerpts from the Special Committee Session chaired by Dr. Gerardo Marin, University of San Francisco.
Counseling First Year Non-Traditional Students
Excerpts from a presentation by Jeania Adams, Bergen Community College.
Critical Inquiry: A Comprehensive Strategy for Student Success
Excerpts from a presentation by Martha J. Bell, Robert J. Kelly, and Sharona A. Levy, Brooklyn College/CUNY.
Defining and Promoting Student Success through the DIllard University Building Engagement and Attainment for Minority Students (BEAMS) Project
Excerpts from a presentation by Toya-Barnes Teamer, Henrietta Harris, Kevin J. Bastian, and Danneal Jones, Dillard University.
Faculty's Role in Student Success: Engagement in and outside of the Classroom
Excerpts from a presentation by Sylvia Carey-Butler, and Clarissa Myrick-Harris, UNCF Institute for Capacity Building.
Failing is NOT an Option
Excerpts from a presentation by Rebecca Mushtare, Marymount Manhattan College.
First Year Students' Definitions of Success
Excerpts from a presentation by Sonia V. Gonsalves, and Ramya Vijaya, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Multicultural Educational Issues: Research Focus on Theories, Models, and Strategies Involving Student Learning, Adjustment, and Success
Excerpts from a presentation by Luz O. Moreno, Berkeley City College, Betty Taylor, University of San Francisco, Rod Waters, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Gregory V. Wolcott, University of San Francisco.
Playing to Their Strengths: Using Student Produced Animations to Teach and Learn Biology Concepts
Excerpts from a presentation by Lynn A. Petrullo, The College of New Rochelle.
Service Learning and the Freshman Seminar: Diversity and Cultural Awareness
Excerpts from a presentation by Wayne M. Tanna, Richard Kido, Candice Sakuda, and Michael Fassiotto, Chaminade University.
Seeking Factors For and Promoting Student Academic Success
Excerpts from a presentation by Nan Li, Claflin University.
Student Success Redefined
Excerpts from a presentation by Patricia Carey, New York University.
Success Through Careful Reading
Excerpts from a presentation by Thai-Duong Tran, Huston Tillotson University.
Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning for Student (and Teacher) Success
Excerpts from a presentation by Ludmila Smirnova, Mount Saint Mary College.
The Importance of Using Youth Culture as an Instructional Tool
Excerpts from a presentation by Jon Yasin, Bergen Community College.
Using Technology to Promote Student Success: Strengthening Information Literacy Skills in Distributed Education Classes
Excerpts from a presentation by Mary Ann Trail, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.