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- Clement Stone

Events: 2008 Convention

Welcome to the TCCTA 2008 Convention!

Resources from the Convention now online!

The 61st Annual Convention
February 21-23, 2008
Dallas, Texas

The Fairmont Dallas

The Fairmont Dallas takes its place as a monument of elegance and grand style. Conveniently located in the upscale Dallas Arts District, The Fairmont Dallas is close to the Financial District, cultural activities and the West End Historic District known for its shopping, lively restaurants and nightlife.

Make your reservations and learn more about registration.

Convention at a Glance
"We are TCCTA: Spanning Generations"

(information to be added as it becomes available)

General Session & Banquet
Thursday, February 21, 6:30 p.m.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Jim Bower, professor of Computational Neuroscience at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and at the University of Texas, San Antonio and Founder, Chairman and CEO of Numedeon Inc., producer of Whyville.net, will discuss "Positive Pressure in the Pipeline: Reaching students where they live (virtually)".

Reserve your seat by February 15th!
Request for Banquet Ticket

GIFTS Sessions
Friday, February 22, 8:00 a.m.

"Because I Said So..."
"Connecting with Students to Connect Students to the World: Tips for Teaching Writing "
"Getting to Know Your Students"
"Having a Ball!"
"Maximize the Group Work Experience in Your Classes: Teach them that Eggs Can Fly"
"Millennials: Reaching and Teaching Digital Natives with Web 2.0"
"Mind Over Matter"
"Nightmare on Elmstreet or Happy Feet"
"The Changing Roles of the Instructor in the Online Classroom"
"The Flexquiz as a Learning Tool"

Financial Planning Seminars
Friday, February 22

8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
"Social Security and Your Retirement"
Tom Clark, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Adminstration

1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
"Maximizing All of Your Retirement Benefits"
Martin Mesecke CFP, President, Self Worth Financial Planning

Professional Development Seminar
Friday, February 22, 1:00-2:15 p.m.

In these times of high demand for "accountability" at all levels, community college educators are under pressure to increase-and document-student "success." How does one define it? What works and
what doesn't? In a program entitled, "What Works: High Impact Programs for Student Success," a panel of four educators from a variety of perspectives will dig deeper into the subject:

John Fitzpatrick, Executive Director, Texas High School Project

Richard Rhodes, President, El Paso Community College

Becki Williams, Professor of Chemistry, Richland College

Terry Stewart Mouchayleh, Director of Professional Development and Evaluation, Austin Community College

Section Programs
Friday and Saturday, February 22-23

Check out the ever expanding listing of over 100 discipline-specific Section Programs for 2008!

Technology Seminars
Friday, February 22, 2:30-5:15

These unique sessions provide practical training in the latest software and equipment for teachers in all disciplines.

Special Meetings - Rooms announced in convention brochure

Correctional Educators
Friday, February 22, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Sam Hurley, Coordinator

"Separate but Equal?...Comparing College in Free-World and Prison Settings"
Mike Daily of Cedar Valley College will compare Offender Academic Programs with Traditional Campus Programs. Three main areas will be addressed:

1. The physical differences

2. The Culture of the Prison

3. The performance of the inmate.

Foundation for Professional Excellence in the Community College Board Meeting
Saturday, February 23, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Junior/Community College Student Personnel Association of Texas (J/CCSPAT) Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 21, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LaRonda Ashford, President

Phi Theta Kappa Reception for Advisors
Friday, February 22, 4:00–5:15 p.m.
Mary Hood, Coordinator

Texas Common Course Numbering System Board Meeting
Friday, February 22, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
William Fannin, Chair

Texas Community College Association - Annual Luncheon Meeting
Friday, February 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Texas Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (TexMATYXC) Board Meeting
Friday, February 22, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Mel Griffin, President

Texas Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (TOADN) Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Bonnie Higgins, Coordinator

Texas Post-Secondary Cosmetology Educators (TPSCE) Meeting
Friday, February 22, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Ronald Robinson, President
Continuing Education Session, "Tour Guide to Success" immediately following at 4:30 p.m.

TxPOD Project Meeting
Thursday, February 21, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Foundation for Professional Excellence in the Community College

Two-Year College English Association-Southwest Board Meeting
Saturday, February 23, 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Irma Luna, President

Virtual College of Texas
Thursday, February 21, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Ron Thomson, VCT Director, Coordinator

Instructor Perspectives on the Virtual College of Texas

Description: A panel of instructors will share their perspectives on teaching courses offered through the Virtual College of Texas. They will address issues such as: why they teach VCT-offered courses, issues that VCT-enrolled students may present, requirements unique to VCT, and VCT’s impact on their workload. The panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. John Ray, Chair of the Texas Association of Community Colleges Distance Learning Advisory Committee and Dean of Information and Community Resources at Brazosport College. Preceding the panel discussion, Dr. Ray will explain why VCT was established, and Ron Thomson, Director of VCT, will give a brief overview of VCT’s operational model.

Exhibitor & Advertising Information is available now. Over 50 community colleges, 100 disciplines, and 6000 members: Come be a part of TCCTA's biggest event of the year!

The Section Chairs are volunteers who are responsible for discipline-specific meetings. Click here for Convention planning resources and contact information.

Convention Dates and Locations, 2009-2010

Renaissance Austin Hotel
Austin, Texas
Feb. 19-21, 2009

Westin Galleria
Houston, Texas
March 4-6, 2010

Section Programs

Business Administration

Chemistry