8:00am - 9:00am

"Making Teaching Electricity & Electronics Easier - Utilizing the SCORM Management System" (Electronics)
Speaker: Dan Rodreguez, Senior Vice President, Lab Volt Systems

9:00am - 10:00am

"Power Plant Technology" (Electronics)
Speaker: Dan Rodreguez, Senior Vice President, Lab Volt Systems

10:00am - 11:00am

"E-Assessment Tool to enhance learning" (Electronics)
Speaker: Terry Cambron, Regional Sales Manager, Amatrol, Inc.

10:00am - 3:00pm

Junior/Community College Student Personnel Association of Texas (J/CCSPAT) Executive Committee Meeting
Mary Page, President

11:00am - 12:00Pm

"Automation Studio’s Simulation Software" (Electronics)
Speaker: Christian Proteau, Technical Representative - Educational Division, Automation Studio

1:00pm - 2:00pm

"Smart Grid Technology" (Electronics)
Speaker: Chuck Brooks, Vice President of Production, Marcraft

1:00pm - 4:00pm

"Reduce Time to Degree: Combining Developmental and Academic Courses" (TexMATYC)
Speaker: Selina Vasquez Mireles, Professor of Mathematics, Texas State University

"STATWAY: Combining Developmental with Statistics" (TexMATYC)
Speaker: Mary Parker, Professor of Mathematics, Austin Community College

2:00pm - 3:00pm

"NIDA’s System Trainer" (Electronics)
Speaker: Tom Snider, National Sales Manager, Nida Corporation

3:00pm - 4:00pm

"LearnMate Management System" (Electronics)
Speaker: David Crowell, Regional Sales Manager, Intelitek

4:00pm - 5:00pm

"A Systems Approach to Trouble Shooting" (Electronics)
Speaker: David Crowell, Regional Sales Manager, Intelitek

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Texas Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Board Meeting
Raja Khoury, President, TexMATYC

6:30pm - 8:30pm

TCCTA BANQUET & GENERAL SESSION:
Presiding: Annie Johnson Benifield, TCCTA President, Lonestar College-Tomball
Remarks: C.D. Allen, El Centro College, Texas Regional President, Phi Theta Kappa
"Teaching and Civilization"
Keynote Address: Patrick Allitt, Cahoon Family Professor of American History at Emory University

 

7:00AM - 9:00am

West Texas Community College Consortium for Teacher Education Programs (WTC3TEP) Meeting
Mary Braselton, Director

8:00am – 9:15am

FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR:
"Social Security Update"
Speaker: Jim Johnson, Vice President of Advanced Sales, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

GIFTS (Great Ideas for Teaching Students) & Lightning Talks
Fifteen 10 minute sessions, allowing participants to sample a variety of useful teaching techniques!

9:00AM – 9:30AM

TCCTA Business Meeting
Presiding: Sharon Sledge, President-Elect, TexMATYC

9:30am – 10:20am

"What’s the State Up To? Why Should I Care?" (Mathematics)
Speakers: Suzanne Morales-Vale, Director of Developmental Education and Adult Basic Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; and Cynthia Martinez, Chair of the Department of Mathematics, Temple College

9:30am - 11:00Am

"AE ESOL and Academic ESOL's Collaborative Bridge" (ESL)
Speakers: Mary Corredor, ESOL Department Chair and Professor of ESOL, Austin Community College; and Sonia Barber, ESL Adult Education Supervisor, Austin Community College

"Culture, Structure, Power: A Different Approach to Intro" (Sociology)
Speaker: David Croteau, Author and Former Associate Professor of Sociology, Virginia Commonwealth University

"Electronic Medical Records" (Nursing)
Speaker: Mashawna Hamilton, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Ohio University Southern

“Engaging Students in Physical Geography” (Geography/Antrhopology)
Speaker: Alan Arbogast, Professor of Geography, Michigan State University

"Exploring the Wide World of Sport Management: Curriculum, Careers, and Endless Possibilities" (HPER)
Speaker: Kimberly Miloch, Graduate Sport Management Coordinator, Texas Woman's University

"Fostering Student Success in the Speech Classroom" (Speech)
Panelists: Cristina Doda Cárdenas, Professor of Speech, San Jacinto College–South; Connie Duren, Professor of Speech/Communications, San Jacinto College–South; Robert Fowler, Communication Department Chair, Southwest Texas Junior College; and Denise A. Menchaca, Speech Communications Instructor, Northeast Lake View College

"Gatekeeper/Violence Presentation" (Criminal Justice)
TCLEOSE Credit Program
Speaker: Jerry Grijalva, Unit Chief, SW Border Unit, Research and Analysis Section, El Paso Intelligence Center

"Innovative Technologies for School Libraries" (Library)
Speaker: Kaye E. Bray, Assistant Profession, SLIS Texas Women’s University

“Is it Possible to TEACH Skepticism? Using Hume’s Epistemology in the Junior College Classroom” (Philosophy)
Speaker: Madeleine Ross, Professor of Philosophy and History, Tyler Junior College

"Oral Production: Beyond the Bounds of Grammar" (International Education)
Speakers: Marta Montemayor, Professor of Spanish, San Antonio College; and Marino DeLeon, Professor of Spanish, San Antonio College

"Practical Application of Skills in Writing a Rhetorical Analysis" (Developmental Reading)
Speakers: Donna Gordon, Professor of English Composition and Literature, Houston Community College-Southwest; and Sheryl Holland, Professor of Developmental Studies, Houston Community College-Southwest

"RtI a Pathway to Enhanced Collaboration for Leadership" (Teacher Preparation)
Speaker: Mary Ruth Coleman, Senior Scientist for the FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

"Sabato's Crystal Ball: The Politics of 2012 and Beyond" (Government)
Speaker: Larry J. Sabato, Professor of Politics and Director of the Center for Politics, University of Virginia

"Staying Alive! Staying Alive! Tips on Staying Healthy and Fit as an Aging Educator" (Counseling)
Speaker: Alberto Cordova, Director of the Motor Development Laboratory, The University of Texas at San Antonio

"TDLR Law Interpretation & Enforcement" (Cosmetology)
Speaker: Don Dudley, Director of Education and Examination, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

"Teaching with Social Media" (Business Administration)
Speaker: Gemmy Allen, Professor of Management & Marketing, North Lake College

"The Economics of Smart Teaching: New Evidence on Thinking and Learning" (Economics)
Speaker: Will McEachern, Founding Editor, "The Teaching Economist"

"The Straight Scoop on Healthy Living" (Biology)
Speaker: Anu Singh-Cundy, Associate Professor of Biology, Western Washington University

"Using Revit Architecture 2012 in the Classroom" (Engineering)
Speaker: Steve Billingslea, CADD Program Coordinator, Mountain View

10:30am – 11:20am

Round Table Discussion: "Issues in Mathematics: HELP! How am I Impacted?" (Mathematics)

11:15am - 12:45pm

"Amazing Academics, Amazing Forensics, Amazing Credentials: The Red River Connection Part 1" (FORS)
Speakers: Cherish Harmon, Professor of Chemistry, Weatherford College; Don Jacobs, Forensic Science Section Chair, Weatherford College; and Tim Poston, Professor of CSI, Weatherford College

"Applying ACS Resources to Improve Effectiveness at Your Institution: A Collaborative Project of 2YC3 and the ACS" (Chemistry)
Speakers: Dolores Aquino, Professor of Chemistry, San Jacinto College–Central Campus; and Thom José, Instructor of Chemistry, Blinn College–Bryan Campus

"Brand New and Updated CDX Automotive and Diesel Interactive Curriculum" (Automotive)
Speaker: Ken Miller, Senior Account Manager, Jones and Bartlett Learning CDX Automotive and Diesel

"Bridging the Great Divide: Applying Math in a Physics Setting" (Physics)
Speaker: Christina Reeves-Shull, Coordinator of Physics & Astronomy, Cedar Valley College

"Free Classroom and Tutoring Assistance from the Khan Academy" (TCCMEA)
Speaker: Ira Wilsker, Associate Professor of Management, Lamar Institute of Technology

"From Computer Literacy to Digital Literacy: The Evolution of Technology in the Classroom" (Office Technology)
Speaker: Jon Haber, Executive Editor for Digital Strategy, Cengage Learning

"Gateway to Art: a Contemporary approach to Art Appreciation" (Art)
Speaker: Debra DeWitte, Author & Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art & Art History, University of Texas at Arlington

"Improving Student Performance in Developmental Mathematics" (Developmental Education)
Speaker: Tom C. Carson III, Department Head, Franklin Classical School

“Introduction to Deaf People as Linguistic/Cultural Groups" (ASL)
Speakers: Brian Kilpatrick, ASL Professor, University of Houston, and Robyn Marcak, ASL Coordinator/Instructor, Blinn College

"Livestock Production in Texas – Who Is Going To Do It? A Demographic Overview of Texas Livestock Producers" (Agriculture)
Speaker: Paul Burrough, Senior Vice President, National Finance Credit Corporation of Texas

"New Technologies" (HVAC)
Speaker: Julio Ruiz, Director of Training, Insco Distributing

"Partnering for Success: The Texas Earth and Space Science (TXESS) Revolution Model of Professional Development" (Geology)
Speaker: Kathy Ellins, Program Manager, The University of Texas Institute for Geophysics

"Psychological Science and Scientific Literacy: The Perfect Union" (Psychology)
Speaker: Mark Krause, Associate Professor of Psychology, Southern Oregon University

"Responding to Student Writers" (English)
Speaker: Nancy Sommers, Professor of Education and Leader of “Teachers as Writers”, Harvard University

TEACHM Business Meeting (Hospitality)
Facilitator: M.T. Hickman, Program Coordinator Travel, Exposition and Meeting Manager, Richland College

"Teaching the Me Generation" (Accounting)
Speaker: Jon Duchac, Merrill Lynch Professor of Accounting, Wake Forest University

"Technologies for Enhancing Student Learning & Engagement" (Computer Information Technology)
Speaker: Glen Coulthard, Professor of Business, Okanagan College–British Columbia

"The AMS Education Program: 20 Years of Contributing to Earth Science Literacy" (Geology)
Speaker: James A. Brey, Director of the Education Program, American Meteorological Society

"The Quest for the Perfect Introduction to Engineering Class" (Physics)
Speaker: April K. Andreas, Engineering and Mathematics Instructor, McLennan Community College

"The Murder of Jim Fisk fo rthe Love of Josie Mansfield" (History)
Speaker: HW Brands, Dickson Allen Anderson Centennial Professor of History, University of Texas

"Welding for the New Space Industry" (Welding)
Speaker: James Bauer, Welding Technician, Armadillo Aerospace

"Working With and Around Technology to Implement an Effective Teaching Methodology" (Foreign Language)
Speaker: Maximo Rafael Salaberry, Professor of Spanish Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition, University of Texas-Austin

12:00pm - 1:00pm

CCCET Meeting
Moderator: Mary Lindsay, CCCET President, San Jacinto Community College–South

1:00pm - 2:15pm

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR:
"Teaching for Student Success"
Speaker: Patrick Allitt, Cahoon Family Professor of American History at Emory University

"Systems Approach to Teaching Electronics" (Electronics)
Speaker: Lou Frenzel, Technology Editor, Electronic Design Magazine and Adjunct Professor, Austin Community College

1:00pm - 4:30pm

"Texas Early Childhood Initiatives and How College Educators Can Have an Impact" (CDEA)
Panelists: LaShonda Brown, Director, Texas Head Start State Collaboration Office and Texas Early Care & Education Career Development System; Ana DeHoyos-O'Connor, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Studies, San Antonio College; Kara Johnson, President/CEO, Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition; Donald Titcombe, Program Manager, Texas Early Learning Council; and Linda Welsh, Professor and Chair of Child Development, Austin Community College

1:00pm - 5:00pm

"PSI Update" (Cosmetology)
Speaker: Lynn Thomas, Chief Board Examiner, PSI Services LLC

2:30pm – 3:45pm

"2012 Election: Models, Insight and Predictions" (Economics/Government)
Speakers: Stacy Ulbig, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Sam Houston State and Brad Schiller, Professor of Economics, University of Nevada-Reno

"Education on the Move: How to Engage an Ever Increasingly Mobile Student Population" (Technology & Success)
Presenters: Jonathan Blitt, Chief Executive Officer, Aztec Software; and Michael Kheyfets, Chief Operating Officer, WORLDSIMOBILE

"Engineering a Research Based Curriculum for Student Driven Inquiry in Astronomy 101 Laboratories" (Physics)
Speaker: Dan Lyons, CAPER Center for Astronomy & Physics Education Research Team Member, University of Chicago

"Finding Student Success in a Summer Bridge Program" (Mathematics)
Speaker: Denise Lujan, Director of Developmental Mathematics, University of Texas at El Paso

"Great Minds Working Together: Dual Credit Modules on the Texas Network" (Technology & Success Session)
Presenters: Renee Hernandez, Project Coordinator, The Texas Network; and Terry Mouchayleh, Director of Professional Development & Evaluation/Project Director of the Texas Network, Austin Community College

"Identity Theft; How Common Is It and How to Protect Yourself" (Technology & Success Session)
Presenter: Ira Wilsker, Deputy Sheriff and Associate Professor of Management, Lamar Institute of Technology

"Interact and Innovate! Discussion of technology challenges and innovations in Psychology" (Psychology)
Speakers: Missi Patterson, Associate Professor of Psychology, Austin Community College; David Echevarria, Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi; and Igor Dolgov, Engineering Psychologist, New Mexico State University

"Interpreter as Ally" (ASL)
Speaker: Charles Trevino, Instructor for the Interpreter Training Technology Program, Lone Star College–North Harris

"Journey Toward Excellence-Caring Behaviors that Impact Retention" (Technology & Success Session)
Presenter: Barbara Coan, Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Tarrant County College-Southeast

"Online Science and SoftChalk" (Technology & Success Session)
Presenter: Grace Ruherford, Course Developer & Instructional Designer, Dallas TeleLearning - LeCroy Center, Dallas County Community College District

"Promoting Increased Student Persistence and Success: Legislative Updates" (Developmental Education/Reading)
Speakesr: Suzanne Morales-Vale, Director of Developmental Education and Adult Basic Education, The Higher Education Coordinating Board; and Terri Daniels, Assistant Director of Developmental Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

"Redesigning Developmental Math using Technology" (Mathematics)
Speaker: Amy Young, Mathematics Instructor, Navarro College

"Science Literacy: A Source of Happiness" (Chemistry)
Speaker: Nivaldo J. Tro, Professor of Chemistry, Westmont College

"Student Success Equals Student Learning: Improve Student Learning and Motivation in Introductory Mathematics Courses" (Mathematics)
Speaker: Sue Sabrio, Lecturer & Coordinator of Introductory Mathematics, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

"Teaching Religious Studies with Students Who Embrace Wildly Varying Belief Systems: An Example Involving the Gospels and a Visual Metaphor" (Philosophy)
Speaker: Kent Hoeffner, Instructor in Philosophy, McLennan Community College

"The Fiery Trial" (History)
Speaker: Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor of History, Columbia University

"The Necessity for Information Lliteracy Skills in a World of Google and Wikipedia" (English/Library)
Speaker: Jessica Bacques, Education Outreach Representative, EasyBib

"Using iWebfolio to Accelerate the Adoption of ePortfolios in Teacher Education" (Teacher Preparation)
Speaker: Scott Johnson, Vice President of Sales, Nuventive

4:00pm – 4:30pm

TexMATYC and TCCTA response to TPiPM request
Facilitating: Raja Khoury, President, TexMATYC

4:00pm – 5:15pm

"Adobe Acrobat Professional: Student ePortfolios, 3D, Student Careers" (Technology & Success Session)
Presenter: Tom Dent, Education Sales, Adobe

"Burger Flipping or Brain Surgery? Career Indecision and Today’s College Student" (Teacher Preparation)
Speaker: Barbara Eckenfels, Faculty Counselor, Lone Star College-Montgomery

"Emergency Preparedness at Home and in the Classroom" (Technology & Success Session)
Presenter: Scott Donaldson, Assistant Coordinator, Tarrant County College District Criminal Justice Training Center

"Enriching Your Courses with Video and Interactive Exercises" (Technology & Success Session)
Presenter: Alishia Nelson Spriggins, Manager of Academic Partnerships, Dallas TeleLearning - LeCroy Center, Dallas County Community College District

"Improving Student Engagement and Performance by Fully Integrating Service Learning in Your Course" (Technology & Success Session)
Presenter: Michelle Wilder, Instructor of English and Director of the Center for Service Learning, Kilgore College

“Reach the students of today: Help them Help Themselves with Innovative Digital Learning Tools” (Technology & Success Session)
Presenter: Julia Flohr Larkin, Executive Marketing Manager, McGraw-Hill Higher Education

"Take a LEAP with the New Core" (Technology & Success Session)
Presenter: Rex C Peebles, Vice President of Instruction and Vice Chair - LEAP Texas, Midland College

 

8:00am – 9:00AM

FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR:
“Planning for Life After the Chalk"
Speaker: Lloyd Lowe Sr., Founder and Owner, LD Lowe Sr. Wealth Advisory

9:00am – 9:15AM

TexMATYC Meeting Report
Presiding: Raja Khoury, President, TexMATYC

9:00am - 10:15am

"Amazing Academics, Amazing Forensics, Amazing Credentials: The Red River Connection Part 2" (FORS)
Speakers: Student panel facilitated by Don Jacobs

"Astronomy is a Verb: Engaging ASTR 101 Students in Astronomical Research" (Physics)
Speaker: Dan Lyons, CAPER Center for Astronomy & Physics Education Research Team Member, University of Chicagos

CDEA Business Meeting and Follow-up
Moderator: Mary Munger, President, Child Development Educators Association

"Fort Worth Public Arts and a Public Artist" (Art)
Speaker: Ann Allen, Public Art Project Manager, Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County; and Michael Pavlosky, Public Artist/Sculptor

"Integrating Inquiry Based Learning Projects" (Mathematics)
Speaker: Cynthia Young, Professor of Mathematics, University of Central Florida

“Introduction to Deaf People as Linguistic/Cultural Groups" (ASL)
Speakers: Brian Kilpatrick, ASL Professor, University of Houston, and Robyn Marcak, ASL Coordinator/Instructor, Blinn College

"Lone Star Solutions Throwdown" (Chemistry)
Speaker: Diana Mason, Associate Professor of Chemistry Education, University of North Texas

"Online Trends in Community Colleges” (Office Technology)
Speaker: Gordon Freedman, Vice President of Education Strategy, Blackboard

Opportunity to tour the Dallas Arboretum (Hospitality)

"Preparing High School Science Teachers to Teach Earth and Space Science (ESS) in Texas" (Geology)
Speaker: Rebecca L Dodge, Associate Professor of Geosciences, Midwestern State University

"Serial Communication" (HVAC)
Speaker: Raul Lopez, Professor of Air Conditioning Technologies, Houston Community College

"Si Puedo: Interactive Strategies to Help Students Gain a Tangible Sense of Accomplishment in the Language Learning Process" (Foreign Language)
Speaker: Sharon Foerster, Retired Coordinator of Lower Division Spanish, University of Texas-Austin

"Sneaking It In: Statistical Concepts in Introduction to Psychology" (Psychology)
Speaker: Susan Nolan, Associate Professor of Psychology, Seton Hall University

TCCMEA Business Meeting & Election of Officers
Moderator: Ira Wilsker, TCCMEA President, Lamar Institute of Technology

"TCU Ranch Management Program – An Overview" (Agriculture)
Speaker: Kerry L. Cornelius, Director, TCU Ranch Management Program

"Technology in Principle Accounting" (Accounting)
Speaker: Julianne Peterson, Sales Director, Pearson Education

"The Metallurgical Advancements in Automotive Manufacturing and the I-Car Welding Certification Program" (Welding)
Speaker: Johnnie Dickerson, I-Car facilitator, I-Car Certification Program

"Acrobat Best Practices" (Computer Information Technology)
Speaker: Tom Dent, Education Sales, Adobe

"Using Smart Pens in Developmental Mathematics" (Developmental Education)
Speaker: Brunilda Santiago, Instructor of Mathematics, Tarrant County College–Southeast Campus

"Writing About What Matters: Preparing Students for Civic Engagement" (English)
Speaker: Harry Phillips, Emeritus Instructor of English, Central Piedmont Community College

"Women and Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe" (History)
Speaker: Brian P. Levack, John E. Green Regents Professor of History, University of Texas

10:30am - 11:45am

"A Grudge Match: Aplia vs. Connect vs. MyEconLab" (Economics)
Speakers: Representatives from Cengage, McGraw Hill, and Pearson

"Animating Assemblies in Autodesk Inventor 2012" (Engineering)
Speaker: Steve Billingslea, CADD Program Coordinator, Mountain View

"Connect Reading: An Innovative Digital Approach for Enhancing Student Reading Performance in Today's High Stakes Testing Environment" (Developmental Reading)
Speaker: James A. Rogge, Professor of Reading/ESL, Broward College

"Eaton/Roadranger Up Training" (Automotive)
Speaker: Michael Hackett, Product Trainer South Central Region, Roadranger Field Marketing

"Engaging Students in Human Geography using Visuals and Local Examples" (Geography/Anthropology)
Speaker: Alyson Greiner, Associate Professor of Geography, Oklahoma State University

"Evaluating the Electoral College" (Government)
Speaker: George C. Edwards, III, Professor of Political Science and Jordan Chair in Presidential Studies, Texas A&M University

"Faculty and Librarians: A Win/Win Collaboration" (Library)
Panelists: Andrew Preslar, English instructor, Lamar State College-Orange; and Kat Balch, English Instructor, Collin Community College

"Integrating Clinical Reasoning into the Simulation Laboratory" (Nursing)
Speaker: Rickie Bonner, Associate Degree Nursing Instructor, Wharton County Junior College

"Interpreter as Ally" (ASL)
Speaker: Charles Trevino, Instructor for the Interpreter Training Technology Program, Lone Star College–North Harris

"Math and Music" (Mathematics)
Speaker: Chip Galloway, Professor of Mathematics, Collin Community College

Opportunity to tour the Texas Sculpture Garden Park (Art)

"Pairing ESL and Credit Content Courses" (ESL)
Speakers: Rose Galindo, Professor of Reading, El Paso Community College; and Myshie M. Pagel, Professor of ESL, El Paso Community College

"Preparing Teachers to Meet the Needs of Their Students: Modeling Differentiated Instruction in College Classes" (Teacher Preparation)
Speaker: Mary Ruth Coleman, Senior Scientist for the FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

"Projects for Pre-During-Post Study Abroad with Google Maps" (International Education)
Speaker: Lisa M. Volle, Professor of Anthropology & Spanish, Central Texas College

"Recreation: The Myth Buster" (HPER)
Speaker: John Collins, Coordinator of the Recreation and Leisure Studies Program, University of North Texas

"Speech Updates: Momentum Points, Speech Classes and the Core, Learning Outcomes…" (Speech)
Speakers: Cristina Doda Cárdenas, Professor of Speech, San Jacinto College–South; and Connie Duren, Professor of Speech/Communications, San Jacinto College–South

"Student Behavior in the Classroom: Normal or Crossing the Line?" (Counseling)
Speaker: Becky Hauri. ADA Counselor, Houston Community College–Southwest

"Teaching Four Generations" (Business Administration)
Speaker: Gemmy Allen, Professor of Management & Marketing, North Lake College

"Teaching the Sociological Imagination" (Sociology)
Speaker: Jeff Manza, Chair of the Sociology Department, New York University

"Technology Challenges in the Criminal Justice Classroom and the CCCJET Annual Conference" (Criminal Justice)
Moderator: Stacy Kolar, Criminal Justice Instructor/TCLEOSE Training Coordinator, Hill College

"The Platonic Notion of Abstract Objects and the Theistic Metaphysical Vision: A Question of Compatibility" (Philosophy)
Speaker: Eddy F. Carder, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Prairie View A&M University

Two-Year College English Association-Southwest Board Meeting
Michael Berberich, Chair