Resources for Institutional Members

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Pre-conference Workshop Presentations

 

2021 - Making Connections

Connecting with Prospects
Moderated by Colin Chapell (University of Memphis)

Connecting with Current Students

Moderated by Wendie McCredie (Mount Saint Mary’s University)

Connecting with Community

Moderated by Amy Danzer (Northwestern University)

2020 - The New Normal

Course Delivery: Scrutinizing what we learned in moving GLS classes online  
Presented by Gerald Butters (Northwestern University and Aurora University), Jennifer Coleman (Western New Mexico University), Jill Leroy-Frazier (East Tennessee State University) and Trey Sullivan (Georgetown University)

Social Change:  Positioning GLS programs as forums and catalysts for diversity, equity, inclusion, and in the broadest sense, social change

Presented by Kate Montgomery (Southern Methodist University), Michele Mrak (Southern Methodist University) and Ana Thorne (Mount St. Mary’s University)

New Opportunities: Capitalizing on new opportunities to enhance GLS programs' visibility and reputation on campus

Presented by Colin Chapell (University of Memphis), Laura DeSisto (Johns Hopkins University) and Christopher Pastore (University of Pennsylvania)

Financial Considerations: Surviving and thriving amid economic hardship

Presented by Tara Kee (University of Delaware)

2019 - Common Ground in Fluid Environments

Virtual Commons: Online Classes/Programming – Organized by Tristan Cabello and Laura DeSisto (Johns Hopkins University), Jerry Van Hoy (University of Toledo)

Common Complications: Retention  – Organized by Tom Cook (Rollins College), Colin Chapell (University of Memphis), Jill LeRoy-Frazier (East Tennessee State University)

Common Connections: Getting out of the Classroom – Organized by Bill Nericcio (San Diego State University), Steven Burr (Loyola University Maryland) and Amy Danzer (Northwestern University)

Common Language – Organized by Christopher Pastore (University of Pennsylvania) and Delila Omerbasic (Tulane University)

2018 - Putting GLS on the Map

Making your GLS Space a Place: Creating Community – Organized by Christopher Pastore (University of Pennsylvania), Jill LeRoy-Frazier (East Tennessee State University) and Wole Ojurongbe (Dartmouth College)

Puting GLS on the Map – Organized by Martha Banz (University of Oklahoma) and Steven Burr (Loyola University Maryland)

Project Humanities as a Model for Community Engagement – A dynamic presentation by Dr. Neal Lester (Arizona State University)

GLS Without Borders – Organized by Michael Garval (North Carolina State University), Rebecca Sharp Sanchez (Rice University), and Jerry Van Hoy (University of Toledo)

2017 – Program Features, Missions, and Students

Virtual Directors’ Workshop

2016 – Surviving and Thriving

Introduction – Deborah Finkel

Our Place on Campus: Aligning GLS Missions and Institutional Goals – Organized by Christopher Pastore (University of Pennsylvania) and Steven Burr (Loyola University Maryland)

Liberal Studies Traditions and the Role of Intellectual Entrepreneurship – Organized by Michele Mrak and Kate Montgomery (Southern Methodist University) and Deborah Finkel (Indiana University Southeast)

Selling Your Message: Internal & External Marketing – Organized by Martha Banz (University of Oklahoma) and Wole Ojurongbe (Dartmouth College)

Recruiting and Supporting Students– Organized by Michael Garval (North Carolina State University) and Rebecca Sharp Sanchez and Peggy Roe (Rice University)

2015 – Student Lifecycle: Fostering Transformation

Getting In – Organized by Timothy Boylan (Winthrop University) and Martin Anderson (Dominican University of CA, Retired) Panel Participants: David Gitomer (DePaul University)

Staying In – Part 1 – Organized by Michele Mrak (Southern Methodist University) and Christopher Pastore (University of Pennsylvania) Panel Participants: Kate Montgomery (Southern Methodist University)

  • Addressing different needs of different student populations and program constituencies
    Hands on workshop

Staying In – Part 2 – Organized by Michael Garval (North Carolina State University) and Marylu Hill (Villanova University) Panel Participants: Rebecca Sharp Sanchez (Rice University),  Sarah-Jane Ripa (Wesleyan University) and Anne Ridder (Georgetown University)

Getting Out – Organized by Martha Banz (University of Oklahoma)

2014 - Pre-conference Workshop 

Stand and Deliver: Teaching GLS Students to Teach in Various Settings - Organized by Debbie Finkel (Indiana University Southeast) and John Freeman (Rice University) Panel Participants: Dan Kulmala (Fort Hays State University) and Marci Stayer (Rice University)

Special Delivery: Advice from the Trenches - Organized by Martha Banz (University of Oklahoma), Michael Garval (North Carolina State University) and Melissa Hilbish (Johns Hopkins University)

Engaging Your Alums -Continuing the Community and Fundraising - Organized by Martin Anderson (Dominican University of CA, Retired), Jennifer Chutter (Simon Fraser University) and Michele Mrak (Southern Methodist University)

The Message: Tailoring Your Marketing Strategy for Diverse Audiences - Organized by Stephanie Schechner (Widener University), and Michele Mrak (Southern Methodist University)

2013 -Pre-conference Workshop

Romancing the Capstone: Models for Success - Presented by Stephanie Schechner (Widener University), Kent Wicker (Duke University), and Ken Smith (Indiana University South Bend)

Program Assessment: How Are We Doing? - Presented by John Freeman and Rebecca Sanchez (Rice University)

Certificates: Broadening Your Market Appeal - Presented by Martha Banz (University of Oklahoma), Michele Mrak (Southern Methodist University), and Marylu Hill (Villanova University)

2012 - Pre-conference Workshop

Well Begun: Introductory Courses and Other Foundational Strategies - Presented by Sandy Welter (Skidmore College), Kent Wicker (Duke University), John Freeman (Rice University), and Millie Kidd (Mount Saint Mary’s College)

Keeping Your Program Strong - Presented by Bob Smither (Rollins College) and Stephanie Schechner (Widener University) Workshop Exercise with solutions

Learning as We Go: The GLS Director as Marketer - Presented by David Gitomer (DePaul University) and Susan Kamei (University of Southern California)

Innovations and Trends: New Directions - Presented by Kathleen Forbes (University of North Carolina Greensboro) and Emily Phillips (University of North Carolina Greensboro)

2011 - Pre-conference Workshop

Answering THAT Question: How Do I Use My GLS Degree? - Presented by Linda Paulson (Stanford), Michele Mrak (Southern Methodist University) and David Gitomer (DePaul University)

Building Community Among GLS Students - Presented by Susan Kamei (University of Southern California)

Fostering Competence in Your Less-Prepared Students - Presented by Kent Wicker (Duke University)

Integrating Science into the GLS Curriculum - Presented by Debbie Finkel (Indiana University Southeast), John Freeman (Rice University), Kyle Forinash (Indiana University Southeast) and Stephanie Schechner (Widener University)

Note: In response to the interest expressed in science in GLS curricula, additional science syllabi have been collected in the documenst posted in publications, above.

Marketing Your GLS Program - Presented by Ken Smith (Indiana University South Bend)

AGLSP Administration - Business Meeting Minutes

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