Winter Institute 1999
WI 1999 Program
For Learning Assistance
January 3-7, 1999
Program and Schedule
Theme: Challenges of Technology and Change for
Learning Assistance Centers in an Information Age
The Institute
“Synergy lives ”
“WI 98 participants were open to lively discussion and fun.”
“Overall the tone of the institute was comfortable, encouraging & open.“
“There was no 2 year vs. 4 year feeling.”
“…there are only superlatives to use to describe the tone.“
Welcome to The Winter Institute! This week-long working retreat is designed as an intensive collegial experience for professionals in the field of learning assistance. The Winter Institute is a continuation of the annual institute originated by Martha Maxwell at UC Berkeley and continued by Frank Christ at Cal State Long Beach. WI ’99 will mark the 20th Institute in the series.The emphasis in this year’s theme is the role of the learning assistance professional as it relates to Challenges of Technology and Change for Learning Assistance Centers in an Information Age.
Presentations will focus on:
- the challenges of technology
- overview of information-age tools and techniques and the application to programs, courses and services
- designing and improving LAC websites
- the role of LAC in Distance Education
The Institute will culminate with participants identifying their “Next Steps” to meet information challenges to their Learning Assistance Center and/or Developmental Education program.
Special Interest Groups (SIGS) are a regular part of each day’s schedule and focus on participants’ specific areas of interest. Anticipated SIG topics include: CRLA International Tutor Training and Certification Program, math/science education, writing centers, learning strategy program development, minority student retention, and other topics identified by attendees.
The Mentors
"Excellent format. Mentors provided me with some excellent info that I can apply to my programs and my department’s programs.”
WI Mentors are integral to the success of the Institute. These individuals, each a recognized leader in the field of learning assistance, not only provide individual and group mentoring and consultation, but also participate as active learners throughout the Institute. Mentors begin each day’s program with a breakfast meeting with their mentee group, continue with daily informal meetings, and conclude each day’s activities with a feedback session.
The Website
Explore and bookmark the Winter Institute website’s home page at
lsche.net.
Updates on program details and the list of 1999 mentors will appear here first.
Schedule Highlights
“I liked the timing of the sessions, length, breaks. I also appreciated the flexibility and attention to what the group seemed to need.”
“The learning was inspiring; structure with freedom, works for me.”
“The collegiality is rejuvenating and inspirational.”
“Very effective organization. I like the fact that we all attend the same sessions which are well structured, yet flexible. “
“Mentor groups are a wonderful way to build in conversation and networking.”
January 3 Sunday
3:30-5:00pm Registration
5:00-8:30pm Opening Session including light supper buffet
January 4-7 Monday-Thursday
7:30am-8:15am (daily) Mentor group breakfast meeting
8:30am (daily) General session
11:30am 1:00pm (M,T,Th) SIG lunch
1:00-4:00pm (M, T, Th) General session
4:15pm (M, T, Th) Mentor group meeting & hospitality time
January 6 Wednesday: Mid Week Break Begins after the Morning Session!
January 7 Thursday
6:00-8:00pm Concluding ceremonies, dinner and presentation of certificates.
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Special Interest Groups (SIGS)-Topic-specific groups will meet during lunch and/or at participant-determined time.
Computer Lab: MS-DOS/Macintosh computers will be available for use by Institute participants.
Dinner on the Town: Scheduled throughout the week for small groups to enjoy Tucson’s excellent cuisine.
Mentor Appointments: Individual appointment times with one or more mentors
Registration Fee
The Registration Fee* is $385.00** per participant and includes all Institute materials.
(*The Registration Fee is not a tax deductible contribution.)
(**Canadian neighbours: see the registration form)
Refund Policy:
After Dec. 11, 1998: Reg. Fee less $50 service charge
After Dec. 15, 1998: NO REFUND
Lodging
Viscount Suite Hotel
4855 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85711
Reservations: 1-800-527-9666
Single/Double occupancy
$10 for each additional adult $ 105/night
Rates include:
Daily full breakfast buffet including eggs and omelettes cooked to order.
Complimentary hospitality reception with hors d’oeuvres from 5-7pm.
Rates will be honored Sat., Jan 2 Sat., Jan. 9, 1999.
City occupancy and Arizona Hotel taxes are additional.
Reservations MUST BE CONFIRMED BY November 19, 1998.
Room availability and conference rates are not guaranteed after this date.
WI 1999 Mentors
Winter Institute mentors are integral to the success of the Institute. These individuals, recognized leaders in the field of learning assistance, not only provide individual and group mentoring and consultation, but also participate as active learners throughout the Institute.
Mentors begin each day’s program with an orientation and overview meeting during breakfast, continue with daily informal meetings, and conclude each day’s activities with a feedback session. Many will also deliver major presentations at the Institute’s General Sessions with a small group follow-up of participants interested in continuing a discussion with the mentor on her/his presentation.
Listed below are the learning assistance professionals presenting and mentoring at the 1998 Winter Institute. Links to their photos and short biographical sketches are available as indicated.
Frank Christ, Visiting Scholar, U of A: WI Co-Coordinator and Mentor
Gwyn Enright, San Diego CC: Keynote Presenter and Mentor
David Gerkin, Paradise Valley CC: Presenter and Mentor
Gene Kerstiens, Andragogy Associates: Mentor
Loyd Ray Ganey, Jr. Western International University: Mentor
Bill Mathis, South Mountain CC: Computer Lab Mentor & Presenter
Martha Maxwell, MM Associates: Mentor
Sylvia Mioduski, U of A: WI Co-Coordinator and Mentor
Rick Sheets, Paradise Valley CC: WI Co-Coordinator & Presenter
Guillermo Uribe, U of A, LRNASST Admin: Presenter
[For photos/bios, see WI Mentors/Presenters]
WI 1999 Registration
WI ’99 Registration Fee is $385.00*
*The WI ’99 Registration fee is not a tax deductible contribution.
Payment is due with the registration form. If you have a purchase order number to include, fill out the form below and click on the submit button to send the form by email or print the form and FAX it. Otherwise, print the form and send it with a check or purchase order. The Winter Institute does not accept credit card payments.
Personal Check/Institutional Payment* MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO:
The University of Arizona Foundation
Refund Policy: After Dec. 11, 1998: Reg. Fee less $50 service charge
After Dec. 15, 1998: NO REFUND
NOTE: Make hotel reservations by contacting the hotel.
NOTE to Canadian neighbours: registration fees will be accepted as $385CDN at the time of payment.Hotel and other costs must be paid in U.S. dollars. Contact Sylvia Mioduski —— for current rate.
Note: personal/Institutional Payment MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO: University of Arizona Foundation
WI 1999 WeBoard
WebBoard gives all Winter Institute registrants, presenters, mentors, WI alumni, and invited colleagues an opportunity to dialog with each other on the Web. WebBoard is both a chat room and an online conferencing system. WebBoard is a closed system open only to those who are registered for Next WI. Registration for the 1999 Winter Institute opens on July 15, 1998. Remember that registration is limited to 60 people, so reserve your place now.
As you register, you will be automatically added to the WebBoard and can soon begin to participate in the conferences that are set up for the Institute.
Initially, there are three conferences for participant discussion:
1. Technology Conference where you can ask questions and comment on technology as it impacts on your professional life and on your learning assistance program;
2. WI ’99 Program Notes Conference, where in addition to program updates, you can ask questions or comment on any aspect of the program that you will be experiencing in January;
3. Tucson Area Conference, where in addition to URL’s for Tucson and vicinity, you can ask questions about the city, its attractions, cultural and sporting events, dining, and shopping.
Remember that WebBoard conferences, unlike listservs, focus on topics with all messages threaded by date. Messages can be searched by date, sender, and keywords. In addition, conferences have their own chat rooms where you can keyboard chat in real time (synchronously) with colleagues who are online.
Some great WebBoard options include:
- “Email Notify” where you will be notified of new messages to the WebBoard, and
- “Current Users” where you can find out who is currently online.
Knowing who is online gives you an opportunity to do real time chatting with one or more of your colleagues.
In addition, WebBoard has a great help section that will assist you in getting the most out of its use. Some of the help areas that you can access are listed below:
- A Quick Look at WebBoard
- What’s the Difference between Conferences, Topics, & Messages?
- Logging in to WebBoard
- Working with WebBoard to browse Conferences, view Conference Profiles, browse Topics and Messages, read, identify new messages, and search through Messages
- Participating in Conferences
- Previewing your Message
- Spell-checking Your Message
- Attaching Files to Your Message
- Document Sharing
- Adding Images and Links
- Posting a Reply
- Sending a Private Reply
- Editing and Deleting Messages
- Chatting in WebBoard
- Entering a Chat Room
- Sending Messages
- Customizing your Chat Message
- Finding Active Users in a Chat Room
- Paging another Chat User
- Using Whisper to Send Private Messages
- Ending Your Chat Session
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