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Events: 2010 Convention: Section Programs

Section Programs:

Discover the wealth of knowledge awaiting you at the 63rd Annual Convention at the Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston, March 4-6, 2010!

Find your discipline for event times (sections will be updated as information becomes available).

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Accounting

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Student Engagement - One Minute at a Time"
Speaker: Norman H. Godwin, Associate Professor of Accounting, Auburn University

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Teaching Accounting - Tools and Tricks"
Panel: Linda Flowers, Professor of Accounting, Houston Community College; Tracie Nobles, Associate Professor of Accounting, Austin Community College; Reed Peoples, Professor of Accounting, Austin Community College; and Cathy Scott, Associate Professor of Accounting, Navarro College

Accounting Section Co-chairs:
Cathy Scott, Navarro College and
Tracie Nobles, Austin Community College

Agriculture

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"2010-12 High School Agriculture Course Requirements"
Speaker: Ron Whitson, Career and Technical Director, Texas Education Agency

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Trends in Agriculture"
Speaker: Jennifer Bailey, Gulf Coast Regional Director, Texas Department of Agriculture

Agriculture Section Chair:
Barry Jones, McLennan Community College

Art

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Introducing Art History"
Speaker: Michael Cothren, Professor of Humanities, Swarthmore College

Friday, 2:30 p.m.
TOUR of the Rienzi Mansion
Anyone Welcome - $20.00 entrance fee
Reservation Required no later than March 1st, by emailing KARMIEN.BOWMAN@tccd.edu

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Harnessing New Technology in Teaching Art History and Art Appreciation: Transforming the Classroom Experience with Google Earth"
Speaker: Fred Kleiner, Professor and Chair of Art History, Boston University

Art Section Chair:
Karmien C. Bowman, Tarrant County College - Northeast

Associate Degree Nursing and Vocational Nursing

Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
"Greater Than the Sum of It's Parts: Skills Validation Performance in a VN Program"
Speaker: Pat Perryman, Director of the Vocational Nursing Program, Dallas Nursing Institute

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:45 a.m.
"And Who Will Care for Us?: Instilling Excitement for Geriatric Care in Nursing Student"
Speaker: Manuela Imthurn, ADN Instructor, Alvin Community College

Nursing Section Chairs:
ADN Chair: Sally Durand, Alvin Community College
LVN Chair: Karen Briza, Alvin Community College

Automotive, Diesel, and Small Engine Services

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Scanner Training"
Speaker: Chris Carlson, Educational Director, Mac Tools

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Tool Purchasing Program for Students"
Speaker: Chris Carlson

Automotive, Diesel, and Small Engine Services Section Chairs:
Henry Wyckoff, Amarillo College

Biology

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Tools and Techniques for Teaching A&P in the 21st Century"
Speakers: Doug Cortese, Education Representative, Hands On Anatomy and Biology; and Lori Garrett, Author and Professor of Biology, Parkland College

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"The Importance of Genetic and Evolutionary Proficiency in the Classroom"
Speakers: Tineke Berends, Professor of Biology, Houston Community College; Chad Cryer, Professor of Biology, Austin Community College; and John Holman, Biology Instructor, Blinn College-Bryan

Biology Section Chair:
Chad Cryer, Austin Community College-Northwest

Business Administration

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Disruptive Innovation and the Higher Education Publishing Market: A Reusable Case Study"
Speaker: Eric Frank, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Flat World Knowledge

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Introducing 'Difficult to Teach Subjects' into Introduction to Business: Ethics, Global Financial Crisis and Sustainability"
Speakers: O.C. Ferrell, Professor of Marketing, University of New Mexico, and Linda Ferrell, Associate Professor of Marketing, University of New Mexico

Business Administration Section Chair:
Jim R. Ellis, Lamar State College - Orange

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Chemistry

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Problem Solving in Introductory Chemistry: A Life-Long Skill"
Speaker: Don DeCoste, Author and Professor of Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
"Meeting the Needs of the Allied Health Student by Integrating Chemical Topics and Guided Inquiry"
Speaker: Laura Frost, Professor of Chemistry, Georgia Southern University

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Online Learning Comes to Lab Sciences – Don’t Re-Invent the Wheel"
Speaker: Patricia Thompson, Professor of Chemistry, North Lake College

Chemistry Section Chair:
Thomas Jose, Blinn College

Child Development Educators (CDEA)

Friday, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Focused Discussion: Creating Meaningful Online Course Work for Child Development Students
Facilitator: Gail Cox, Chairman, Department of Child Development, Temple College

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
CDEA Business Meeting

Friday, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
"Child Development and Online Courses: How to be Developmentally Appropriate, Hands-on and Online"
Speaker: Margaret Cussen, Instructional Designer, College of the Mainland

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Focused Discussion: Creating More Robust Activities to Support Student Learning Outcomes and Their Measures
Facilitator: Gail Cox, Chairman, Department of Child Development, Temple College

Child Dvelopment Educators Section Chair:
Gail J. Cox, Temple College

Computer Information Technology

 

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Information Security"
Speaker: George Guillory, Program Manager of Global Security Group, Hewlett-Packard Company

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
"Computer Forensic Challenges in a Digital World"
Speaker: Ryan Dusek, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Director, Greater Houston Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory (Joint meeting with Forensic Science)

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Microsoft Office 2010, SimNet, and SimGrader"
Speaker: Randy Nordell, Professor of Business Technology, American River College

Computer Information Technology Section Co-Chairs:
Rajiv Malkan, Montgomery College and
Gordon Carruth, Montgomery College

Cosmetology

Friday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
"Zip Foils"
Speaker: Marsha Russell, Inventor and Executive, PWAI, LLC

Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
"Student Engagement: Experts Share Successful Strategies Part 1"

Friday, 1:00 - 3:45 p.m.
"Student Engagement: Experts Share Successful Strategies Part 2"

Friday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
TPSCE Meeting

Saturday, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
"Continuing Education: Teaching Methodology"

Cosmetology Section Chair:
Peggy Barron, San Jacinto College

Counseling and Student Personnel Services

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Crime Victims Rights: Faculty's Role as Knowledgeable and Compassionate Advisors"
Speaker: Andy Kahan, Crime Victims Director, City of Houston, Texas

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Will You Still Love Me When I'm 65? What Baby Boomers Have to Look Forward To"
Speaker: Andy Achenbaum, Professor of History and Social Work, University of Houston

Counseling and Student Personnel Services Section Chair:
Marge Lapham, Houston Community College-Southwest

Criminal Justice

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Embrace the Future: It’s Coming Whether You Like It or Not"
Speaker: Timothy Braaton, Executive Director, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Round Table Discussion on Criminal Justice Educational Trends and Best Practices and the CCCJET Annual Conference in Sherman, Texas
Facilitators: Robyn Ring, Criminal Justice Instructor, San Jacinto College; Poncho Mendiola, Director of Criminal Justice, Laredo Community College; and Dwayne Barber, Chair Criminal Justice/Forensic Science Department, Grayson County College

Criminal Justice Section Chair:
Dwayne Barber, Grayson County College

Developmental Education

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"The Power of Positive Personal Values: Helping Developmental Writing Students Achieve Better Grades"
Speaker: David Sabrio, Professor of English, Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Successful Programs for Accelerating College Readiness"
Speaker: Luzelma Canales, Interim Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Workforce Development, South Texas College

Developmental Education Section Chair:
Mitch Burchfield, Southwest Texas Junior College

Developmental Reading

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Brain-based Learning Techniques: Maximizing Students' Learning"
Speaker: LeeAnn Morris, Professor of Language Skills, San Jacinto College

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
"Reading Apprenticeship"
Panel from San Jacinto College: Karren Hattaway, Professor of English; Susan Lustick, Professor of Biology; Sandra McCurdy, Professor of Math; and Marylou Robbins, Professor of Psychology

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Calling Students to Action: Inspiring Self-assessments"
Speaker: D.J. Henry, Author

Developmental Reading Section Chair:
Tamara Harris, Houston Community College-Southwest

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Economics

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"See the Invisible Hand. Understand Your World"
Speaker: Alex Tabarrok, Bartley J. Madden Chair in Economics, George Mason University

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
"The Great Recession of 2008-09"
Speaker: Brad Schiller, Professor of Economics, University of Nevada-Reno

Saturday, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
"How Can a Textbook Be Free? The Economics of Free and the Emergence of Free/Fremium Models"
Speaker: Eric Frank, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Flat World Knowledge

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Getting the Economic News of the Day Into Your Classroom"
Speaker: Tony O'Brien, Professor of Economics, Lehigh University

Economics Section Chair:
Mannie Bloemen, Houston Community College-Northeast

Electronics

Thursday, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
"Latest Advancements in Green Technology"
Speaker: Keith Avery, National Sales Representative, Hampden Engineering

Thursday, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
"Alternative and Renewable Energy"
Speaker: Daniel Rodriguez, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Lab Volt Systems

Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
"Solar Technology Learning Systems"
Speaker:Terry Cambron, Regional Sales Manager, Amatrol

Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
"Wind Turbine Technology Learning Systems"
Speaker: Terry Cambron

Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
"Nida Update"
Speaker: Tom Snider, National Sales Manager, Nida Corporation

Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
"Intelitek"
Speaker, David Crowell, Regional Sales Manager, Intelitek

Thursday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
"ESyst: Electronics Systems Technology Project"
Speaker: Tom McGlew, Instructional Program Development Specialist, MATEC

Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
"MATEC NetWorks: National Science Foundation Resource Center"
Speaker: Mark Viquesney, Instructional Developer and Technical Writer, MATEC NetWorks

Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Grand Lux Cafe)
"How PLCs Can Be Used to Teach Fundamental Electrical Concepts"
Luncheon Speaker: David Turbeville, Instructor of Electronics, Angelina College

Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen)
Electronics Vendor Dinner

Electronics Section Chair:
Ricky McFadden, Paris Junior College

Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design

Friday, 9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
"Strategies for Teaching Dimensioning Basics to Beginners"
Speaker: Douglas Smith, Department Chair of Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design, Austin Community College

Friday, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Incorporating Modern Civil Design Software and Techniques into the Civil Drafting Curriculum"
Speaker: Jeffrey Muhammad, Associate Professor of Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design, Austin Community College

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Techniques for Teaching Inventor Constraints"
Speaker: Kimberly Duren, Professor of Architectural and Engineering Computer Aided Design, Austin Community College

Engineering Graphics and Computer Aided Design Section Co-chairs:
Mary Ann Bednar, San Jacinto College-South
Doug Smith, Austin Community College

English

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Quote Mining: A Fresh Look at Plagiarism"
Speaker: Rebecca Moore Howard, Professor of Writing and Rhetoric, Syracuse University

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Practical Argument: Preparing Students for Civic Engagement"
Speaker: Harry R. Phillips, Professor of English, Central Piedmont Community College

English Section Co-chairs:
Martina Kusi-Mensah, Lon Star College-Montgomery and
Patricia Cearley, South Plains College

English as a Second Language

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"A Conversation: Texas ESL Educators and THECB"
Panel: Mary Corredor, Austin Community College District (Region 3); Sharla Jones, Alamo Community College District (Region2); Myshie Pagel, El Paso Community College District (Region 1); David Dahnke, Lone Star Community College District (Region 4); and Don Weasonforth, Collin College (Region 5)

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"The Learner’s Dictionary: Reference Book or Learning Opportunity?"
Speaker: Lindsey Vyoral, ESOL Representative, C-Engage

English as a Second Language Section Chair:
Anne-Marie Schlender, Austin Community College-Rio Grande

Foreign Language

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Student Learning Outcomes-Measuring success in the Language Classroom"
Panel: Margaret Eomurian, Professor of Spanish and English as a Second Language, Houston Community College; David Ross, Professor of English as a Second Language, Houston Community College; and Lisa Volle, Professor and Online Language Program Coordinator, Central Texas College

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Cultural Contexts: Infusing Lesson Plans with 'Big C' & 'Little C' Culture"
Speaker: Glynis Cowell, Director of the Spanish Language Program, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Foreign Language Section Chair:
Janett Hillar, Houston Community College-Southwest

Forensic Science

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Forensic Science Today - Part 1"
Speaker: Don Jacobs, Department Chair of Psychology and Forensic Science, Weatherford College

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
"Computer Forensic Challenges in a Digital World"
Speaker: Ryan Dusek, Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory Director, Greater Houston Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory (Joint meeting with Computer Information Technology)

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Forensic Science Today - Part 2"
Speaker: Don Jacobs

Forensic Science Section Chair:
Don Jacobs, Weatherford College

G-H

Geography and Anthropology

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Implications of Cognitive and Science-Education Research for the Use of Photographs and Illustrations in College Classrooms and Textbooks"
Speaker: Stephen Reynolds, Professor of Geology, Arizona State University

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
“A Method-based Approach to the Taxonomic Allocation of Enigmatic Specimen KNM-ER 1805”
Speaker: Ricci Grossman, Professor of Anthropology, Blinn College-Bryan

Geography Section Chair: Linda Murphy, Blinn College
Anthropology Section Chair: Randall Allison, Blinn College

Geology

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"AMS Climate Studies: Just in Time for Global Warming"
Speaker: James Brey, Director of the Education Program, American Meteorological Society

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Absenteeism, Tardiness, and Retention: How To Round Them Up and Keep Them on the Trail"
Speaker: Barbara Blair, Professor of History, Southwest Texas Junior College

Geology Section Chair:
Lynn Millwood, Mountain View College

Government

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Exploring "CLUES" to Teaching Critical Thinking"
Speakers: Christine Barbour, Senior Lecturer of Political Science, Indiana University

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
"Blogging, Twittering, and Teaching: Online Resources in the Classroom."
Speaker: John J. Pitney Jr., Roy P. Crocker Professor of American Politics, Claremont McKenna College

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Presenting, Critiquing, and Discussing the Polls in Texas Politics with Emphasis on the Governor's and U.S. Senator's Races in Both the Democratic and Republican Primaries"
Panel: Richard Murray, Director of the Center for Public Policy, University of Houston, and Bob Stein, Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, Rice University

Government Section Chair:
Theron Wadell, Galveston College

Health and Safety Occupations

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Hands on Health Science"
Speaker: Douglas Cortese, Web Marketing & Video Production, Hands in Clay

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Learning Teams: A Learner Centered Approach"
Speaker: Becky Hammack, Dean of Health Sciences Division, Midland College

Health and Safety Occupations Section Chair:
Becky Hammack, Midland College

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"The Texas Obesity Research Center: Advancing Obesity Research in a New Decade"
Speaker: Rebecca Lee, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Obesity Research Center, University of Houston

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Stress Management and Healing through Nia"
Speaker: Helen Terry, International Teacher Trainer, Nia Technique, Inc., Founder of NiaMoves Houston

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Section Chair:
Beverly Boling, Laredo Community College

History

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Context, Selectivity, and Reflection: Addressing the Pedagogy of World History"
Speaker: Robert Strayer, Adjunct Professor of History, Cabrillo College and California State University at Monterey Bay

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
"The 1970s as History: From Sesame Street to Mean Streets"
Speaker: Robert Self, Associate Professor of History, Brown University

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Teaching the American Survey Course from a Visual Perspective"
Speakers: Jennifer Keene, History Department Chair, Chapman University; Saul Cornell, Paul and Diane Guenther Chair of History, Fordham University; and Edward O’Donnell, Associate Professor of History, Holy Cross College

History Section Chair:
Tori Beckman-Wilson, Palo Alto College

I-M

International Education

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"International Education and Second Life: Maximizing Resources for a Global Community"
Speaker: Lisa Volle, Professor and Online Language Program Coordinator, Central Texas College

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"CyFair in Sri Lanka"
Speaker: Shawn Miller, Associate Professor of Accounting, Lone Star College-CyFair

International Education Section Chair:
Nithyanantha Sevanthinathan, Lone Star College System

Library

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Writing Measurable Outcome Statements for Libraries in the Context of Outcomes Assessment and Strategic Planning - Part 1"
Speaker: Mark Hanna, Librarian, Amarillo College

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
"Writing Measurable Outcome Statements for Libraries in the Context of Outcomes Assessment and Strategic Planning - Part 2"
Speaker: Mark Hanna

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Virtual Reference in the Two-Year College Library: Connecting with Students Via Online Chat"
Speaker: Liz Barksdale, Director of Library Services, Western Texas College

Library Section Co-chairs:
Joe Jackson, Paris Junior College and
Cristie Ferguson, Panola College

Math/TEXMATYC

Preconference Workshop, Thursday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Moderator: Mel Griffin, MSED Mathematics Specializations Coordinator, Walden University
(Thursday Preconference Workshop: $25 registration fee for TexMATYC members; $30 for non-members)
"Developmental Education Research and Initiatives"
Speakers: Peg Crider, Mathematics Education Consultant, Charles A. Dana Center of University of Texas; Greta Harris-Hardland, Mathematics Department Chair, Tarrant County Community College; Kathryn Wetzel, Professor and Mathematics and Engineering Department Chair; and Linda Zientek, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, Sam Houston State University

Friday, 9:30 -10:40 a.m.
"Building a Statway to Heaven"
Keynote Speaker: Uri Treismann, Professor of Mathematics and Executive Director of the Charles A. Dana Center, University of Texas

Friday, 10:50 - 11:50 a.m.
"Narrowing the Mathematics Curriculum"
Keynote Speaker: Ron Larson, Author

Friday, 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
TexMATYC Official Meeting

Friday, 2:40-3:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:

Session I: "Mayan Mathematics"
Speaker: Heather Gamber, Professor of Mathematics, Lone Star College - CyFair

Session II: "Do the Math! Increasing Student Engagement through Course Redesign"
Speaker: Karen Wyrick, Math Department Chair, Cleveland State Community College

Friday, 3:40-4:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions:

Session I: "Is 'e' Really Natural?"
Speaker: Joanne Peeples, Professor of Mathematics, El Paso Community College

Session II: "PASS: Prerequisite Assessment of Skills for Success"
Speaker: Ed Bock, Professor of Mathematics, Collin College

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Playing to Learn Math?"
Speaker: Maria H. Andersen, Math Instructor, Muskegon Community College

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
"Enlivening the Classroom with Data Collection, Contests, and Music"
Speaker: James Stewart, Professor of Mathematics, McMaster University

Math Section Chair:
Martha Marrow-Chalhoub, Collin College

N-P

Office Technology

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Virtual Communications: What is it? Who’s it for? What’s its Future?"
Speaker: Karen Lankisch, Associate Professor of Business Information Technology, University of Cincinnati Clermont

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Write Experience"
Speaker: Erin Joyner, Senior. Acquisitions Editor, Cengage Learning

Office Technology Section Co-chairs:
Genevieve Allison, San Antonio College

Philosophy

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"John Stuart Mill: Limits on Liberty?"
Speaker: Madeleine Ross, Professor of History, Tyler Junior College

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
"THINK Critically"
Speaker: Peter A. Facione, Senior Scholar, National Center for Science and Civic Engagement

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Hybrid Philosophy: Theory and Practice"
Speaker: Matthew Daude Laurents, Professor of Philosophy, Austin Community College

Philosophy Section Chair:
Madeleine Ross, Tyler Junior College

Physics and Engineering

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"How to Increase Physics Enrollments"
Speaker: Paul G. Hewitt, Professor of Physics, City College of San Francisco

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Learning Physics from the Real World"
Speaker: David Weaver, Physics Faculty, Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Physics and Engineering Section Chair:
Tak Gurung, San Antonio College

Psychology

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Using Online News and Information Videos in Psychology Courses"
Speaker: Denise Boyd, Psychology Instructor, Houston Community College

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
“Using Interactive Simulations in the Classroom to Explore Methods of Parenting and Child Development”
Speaker: Annapurna Ganesh, Residential Faculty and Director of the Child & Family Studies and Early Childhood Education program, Mesa Community College

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Eliminating the F's: A Discussion on Maximizing Student Performance"
Speaker: David Echevarria, Assistant Professor of Introdution to Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscienceat, University of Southern Mississippi

Psychology Section Chair:
Chris Smith, Tyler Junior College

Q-T

Sociology

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"The Power of the Social"
Speaker: Michael S. Kimmel, Professor of Sociology, State University of New York-Stony Brook

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
“Community Involvement and the Helping Professions”
Speaker: John Carl, Professor of Sociology, Rose State College

Sociology Section Co-chairs:
Dina Neal, Vernon College
Randy Jarvis, South Texas College

Speech and Drama

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Best Practices in Speech Classes"
Speakers: Alma Martinez-Egger, Speech Communication Instructor, Tarrant County Community College-Northeast; and Walter Price, Associate Professor of Speech and Business, Southwestern Christian College

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Learning Objectives, Competencies, and Outcomes for the 21st Century Student"
Speaker: Cheryl M. Hamilton, Professor of Communications, Tarrant County College - Northeast Campus

Speech and Drama Section Chair:
Walter Price, Southwestern Christian College

TCCMEA (Management Educators)

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"The Millennials and Beyond: Taking Advantage of How Today's Students Learn"
Speaker: Robert Holbrook, Jr., Associate Professor Management Systems, Ohio University (Joint meeting with Teacher Preparation)

Friday, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m.
“Engaging Students More Effectively”
Speaker: Chuck Williams, Dean of the College of Business, Butler University

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
TCCMEA Business Meeting and Election of Officers

Texas Community College Management Educators Section Chair:
Ira Wilsker, Lamar Institute of Technology

Teacher Preparation

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"The Millennials and Beyond: Taking Advantage of How Today's Students Learn"
Speaker: Robert Holbrook, Jr., Associate Professor Management Systems, Ohio University (Joint meeting with Management Educators)

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
“The Commonalities Between Play and Self-Directed Learning: A Constructivist Approach”
Speaker: Pam Lane, Project Coordinator for the Science and Methematics Teacher Academy, University of North Texas

Teacher Preparation Section Chair:
Teresa Starrett, North Central Texas College

TEACHM (Tourism Educators)

Friday, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
"Westin Recruiting and Starwood Management Training Program"
Speaker: Anabell Huizar, Recruiting Coordinator, Westin

Saturday, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
"Is Houston a Tourism Destination?"
Speaker: Jorge Franz, Vice President of Tourism and International Marketing, Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau

Tourism/Hospitality Educators Section Chair:
Brian Hay, Austin Community College

U-Z

Vocational Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing

Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Greater Than the Sum of It's Parts: Skills Validation Performance in a VN Program"
Speaker: Pat Perryman, Director of the Vocational Nursing Program, Dallas Nursing Institute

Saturday, 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
"And Who Will Care for Us?: Instilling Excitement for Geriatric Care in Nursing Student"
Speaker: Manuela Imthurn, ADN Instructor, Alvin Community College

Nursing Section Chairs:
ADN Chair: Sally Durand, Alvin Community College
LVN Chair: Karen Briza, Alvin Community College

Welding Techology

Friday, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
"Advanced Pipe Welding Process - Part 1"
Speaker: Gerald Miller, District Manager, Miller Electric Manufacturing

Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
"Advanced Pipe Welding Process - Part 2"
Speaker: Gerald Miller

Welding Section Chair:
James Owens, Houston Community College

 


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