Summer Institute Program

New American Colleges and Universities Summer Institute 2011
North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
June 22-24, 2011

15^th Anniversary Institute Theme: “The New American Colleges and Universities: From Founding Conversations to 21^st Century Best Practices.”

Goals and Objectives for Summer Institute 2011

To share best practices at NAC&U member institutions.
To provide an opportunity for faculty and staff development in specific areas and across campus roles.
To enhance institutional perspective by considering how individual and institutional performance/practice intersects with the NAC&U mission.
To offer a memorable conference exploration of issues in higher education in the 21^st century with a special focus on their relevance and resolution at NAC&U-type institutions.

Conference Themes:

What programs or practices best reflect innovative and integrative approaches to student learning and student development within our NAC&U institutions?
In a world in which value-added education and professional practice are prized, how do NAC&U campuses contribute to effective assessment of widely recognized outcomes?
How do our institutions take advantage of the scale, location, blend of liberal arts and pre-professional programs, or other distinctive features of our campuses to further student learning and institutional mission? What programs or practices offer a bridge to our surrounding communities (local and global)?
In what ways do NAC&U institutions model a distinctive approach to institutional decision-making? What best practices of shared governance and/or approaches to planning for innovation have proven to be effective or have promise? Who are the players? What are the structures? Where do good ideas come to fruition?
In imagining the next ten years of the higher education landscape, with its changed economic circumstances, increasingly global reach, and transformed social media contexts, what “big ideas” are possible? What are the big ideas? What would it take to bring them to fruition?

*Pre-Institute Activities for NAC&U Leadership:* Tuesday, June 21
11:00 AM – 10PM Wentz Lobby	Registration: Drop-off /Arrival at North Central College campus: register, pick up Institute packets, parking passes, and room keys.
12:30PM – 4PM *White Activities* *Center, Fireside Lounge, 2^nd floor*	Meeting of Teagle Planning Grant Recipients – includes lunch
4:00PM-5:30PM *Old Main,* *Smith Hall, 2^nd floor*	Council of Institutional Representatives Meeting
6:00PM-7:45PM A.A. Smith House	NAC&U Presidents and Spouses’ Dinner
6:00PM-7:45PM Raffi’s	Institutional Representatives’ Dinner
8:00PM- A.A. Smith House	Dessert and Event for Presidents, Spouses, Institutional Representatives
Wednesday, June 22
8:00-6:00 pm *Wentz Lobby*	Registration: Drop-off /Arrival at North Central College campus: register, pick up Institute packets, parking passes, and room keys. This location will serve as “information central for the Institute.”
8:00AM-4:00PM *Home of Benna and Hal Wilde*	Presidents’ Spouses Breakfast and Day in Chicago
9:00AM-10:30AM *Old Main, 2^nd floor* *Smith Hall*	Joint Meeting of the Board of Directors and the Council of Institutional Representatives (includes breakfast)
10:30AM-11:15AM Trolley Departs from Old Main	Tour of the North Central College Campus for the Board of Directors
11:15AM-12:45PM *Old Main, 2^nd floor* *Smith Hall*	Board of Directors Meeting (includes lunch)
*Pre-Institute Workshops and Tours*
9:00AM – 11AM:	Light breakfast served at all workshops
Workshop 1: WAC, Banquet Hall, 2^nd floor	Developing and Sustaining Interdisciplinary Programs Join this interactive workshop to explore recent research on interdisciplinary programs, including a survey of NAC&U institutions on organizational practices and administration of interdisciplinary programs, and literature drawn from the Association of Integrative Studies, the AAC&U, and Julie Thompson Klein’s recent book, Creating Interdisciplinary Campus Cultures: A Model for Strength and Sustainability. We’ll examine case studies that illustrate today’s challenges, tackle topics of greatest interest to the group, and provide resources for further study. Co-Conveners: Marcia McDonald, Belmont University & Fran Navakas, North Central CollegeCase Study 1: University Level Org Structures, Case Study 2: General Education Case Study 3: A Faculty Journey Case Study 4: The Sequel
Workshop 2: WAC, Dining Room, 2^nd floor	Department Chair Leadership Development: Chairing Departments in Institutions with an NAC&U Mission Join this hands-on chairs workshop to examine the results of NAC&U participant surveys regarding the roles and responsibilities of chairs and for a cross-institutional consideration of the potential and challenges of academic leadership at the chair level. Whether you are new to the role of chairperson or a chair of many years, bring your insights, campus contexts, and chair aspirations to the session. Conveners: Nancy Biggio, Samford University Bruce Callen, Drury University Joseph Dreisbach, University of Scranton Mary Lo Re, Wagner College
Workshop 3 WAC, Fireside Lounge, 2^nd floor	Forum on First-Year Programs: Integration Across the Campus Please join this Forum on the First-Year from admission through orientation, advising, first-year seminars and learning communities, support services, career development, service learning, study away. This forum will explore how New American Colleges and Universities bring together multiple programs and services to enhance the first year experience of all students. Share your best ideas, programs, and results! Conveners: Louis Corsino, Director FYE and Professor of Sociology Kimberly Sluis, Dean of Students Amy Clarke Sievers, Dir., Student Involvement and Associate Director of FYE, North Central College
11:10AM-12:00PM	Campus Trolley Tours (meet at White Activities Center)

NAC&U Summer Institute Schedule
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
1:00-2:00PM *Wentz Concert Hall*	Welcome: Devadoss Pandian, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, North Central College Lynette Robinson, Executive Director, NAC&U Fran Navakas, North Central College 15^th Anniversary Presidents Plenary Introduction to Plenary: Linda Hanson, President, Hamline University; Chair, NAC&U Board of Directors Panelists: Richard Guarasci, President, Wagner College Mark Heckler, President, Valparaiso University Harold R. Wilde, President, North Central College NAC&U Strategic Priorities Presentation
2:00-2:45PM *Wentz, Rooms 114, 138*	Roundtables by Institution and Reassemble Moderators will facilitate a discussion of themes arising from the plenary and from the announcement of the NAC&U’s recently endorsed Strategic Plan.
2:45PM-3:15PM *Wentz, Rm. 114, Lobby outside of 114*	Review of Roundtable Outcomes and Break
3:30-4:20PM	Concurrent Sessions I*
*Varied locations in the Benedetti Wehrli Stadium*	I-A. Joe Dreisbach, Hal Baillie, University of Scranton: “Faculty Development during a Time of Extraordinary Faculty Recruiting Activity” (3, 4, 5) STAD 229 I-B. Scannell, Jim. Scannell & Kurz, Incorporated. “Keeping It Real—The Role of Work Experiences in Undergraduate Education” (1, 3, 4) STAD 220 I-C. Pamela Katz, J.D., The Sage Colleges, “Public Policy, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement (PACE): Making a Difference One Step at a Time”; Thomas Cavenagh, J.D., “Engaged Citizenship: Pivotal Initiatives within the Leadership Ethics, and Values (LEV) Program,” North Central College (1, 5) STAD 223 I-D. Michael Hudson, Abby Hahne, Sundee Wislow, Jeffrey Anstine, North Central College: “Sustainability Opportunities and Challenges in the NAC&U Context: A Case Study” (3, 4, 5) STAD 129 I-E. Jan Lewis, Jeff Krengel, Callista Brown, Pacific Lutheran University: “An Integrated Approach for Supporting Student Success and Retention of First-Year Students” (1) STAD 132
4:30PM-5:30PM *Meiley-Swallow Theatre*	Featured Forum: “Re-Imagining Learning in the 21^st Century: The Partnership between Foundations and Higher Education” This session, from the insider vantage point of the Chief of Staff for the president of the 5.6 billion dollar MacArthur Foundation, will provide a perspective on the work of a great foundation and how it sees the world New American Colleges and Universities are shaping--and need to forge--for 21st century students. Featured Speaker: Sean Paul Knierim, John D. And Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
5:45PM-6:30PM *Wentz Lobby*	Welcome Reception hosted by President Harold R. Wilde
6:30PM-8:00PM *Wentz, Madden Theatre*	Dinner and Welcome Harold R. Wilde, President, North Central College *NAC&U Features of North Central College* Lynette Robinson, NAC&U
8:00PM-	Social Hour: Check out local gathering spots in adjacent downtown Naperville.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23
8:00AM-3PM *Wentz Lobby*	Registration: Drop-off /Arrival at North Central College campus: register, pick up Institute packets, parking passes, and room keys.
7:00-8:30AM *Wentz, Madden Theatre*	Breakfast Buffet
7:30-8:30AM *Schoenherr Art Gallery* *Adjacent to Wentz Lobby*	Presidents’ Breakfast with Honorees
8:30AM-9:45AM *Wentz Concert Hall*	Keynote Address: “The Role of College in Students’ Spiritual Development” - Ernest L. Boyer Award Recipients Alexander and Helen Astin, University of California, Los Angeles Introduction: Hal Wilde The Astins will discuss the implications of findings from their groundbreaking national study of students’ spiritual development as reported in their newest book, Cultivating the Spirit: How College Can Enhance Students’ Inner Lives.
9:45AM-10:45PM *Wentz, Rooms 114,138*	Cross-Institutional Roundtables (for room assignment, see reverse side of name tag) Moderators will facilitate discussion of the Keynote Address, including the implications of the Astins’ research findings for academic and student development, (2) strategic consideration of the contributions of NAC&U institutions to the future of higher education, and (3) exploration of community in the 21^st century.
10:45AM-11:00AM	Break
11:15AM-12:15PM	Concurrent Sessions II*
*Varied Locations in Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium*	II-A. Connell Frazer, The Sage Colleges: “Preparing the Academy for the Digital Future: A Model for Faculty Development” (1, 3, 5) STAD 223 Supporting Documents: Online Resources, A Model for Successful Faculty Dev., Faculty Technology Competencies, Sage Online Criteria for Evaluating Hybrid and Online Courses II-B. Rod Goodyear, University of Redlands: “Institution Type as a Moderator of Role Expectations and Personal Style of Deans: A Comparison of Deans at NAC&U-Related, Research Extensive, and Public Comprehensive Universities” (3, 4) STAD 237 II-C. Hal Baillie, University of Scranton, “Bridging the Gap between Community and Academics: The Leahy Center at the University of Scranton”; Cynthia (Cindy) Rutz, Bradley Dupay, Dena Hein, Allison Schuette, Elizabeth Wuerffel, Valparaiso University: “Course Credit for Service Learning and Civic Engagement: How Valpo Does It” (1, 5) STAD 132 II-D. Laura Behling and Jennifer Buckley, Butler University, “Centering and Cycling: An Assessment Plan for a New Core Curriculum”: Moderator, Regina Waters, Drury University (1, 2) STAD 229 II-E. Joel Bauman, Westminster College; Angelo Araimo, Wagner College; Karl Stumo, Pacific Lutheran University: “Collaboration, Co-dependency and Conflict Management: How Enrollment Managers Work”; Annie Mitchell, Jimmy Davis, David Mee, Belmont University: “Coordinated Chaos: Institutional Marketing in a Decentralized System (3, 4) STAD 129
12:30PM-1:30PM *Wentz, Madden Theatre*	Lunch Welcome and Introduction to NAC&U Networking through Affinity Groups--Charles Taylor, VPAA, Drury University; Chair, Council of Institutional Representatives
1:45-3:00PM *Varied locations*	Affinity Group Meetings – consult list of affinity group locations and topics in program folder This year’s Institute features 3 variations on Affinity Groups: (1) continuing Affinity Group meetings for some campus roles, (2) Affinity Groups featured in the Call for Participants, and (3) Affinity Groups designed to identify topics of mutual interest to subsets of participants within or across campus roles. We encourage groups and their facilitators to draw upon this opportunity to network, identify questions or issues that might extend beyond the Institute, or in other ways find common ground that can productively contribute to future NAC&U initiatives or Institute planning.
3:30PM-10:00PM Departs from Wentz	Chicago Excursion – One-of-a-kind private tour and opportunity to socialize with NAC&U colleagues in the heart of Chicago’s downtown and lakeshore attractions. We’ll conclude with a dinner at the noted Gage Restaurant. Registration required.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
7:00AM-1PM *Meiley-Swallow Hall*	Check-out and optional luggage drop-off/assistance.
7:00-8:15AM *White Activities Center, Fireside, 2^nd floor*	Breakfast Buffet
8:30AM -9:30AM *Varied locations in White Activities Center and Old Main*	Concurrent Sessions III* III-A. Jimmy Davis, Becky Spurlock, Mary Vaughn, Annette Sisson, Belmont University: “The Sophomore Year Experience OR How to Stay the Slump” (1) WAC Dining Room, 2^nd floor III-B. Steven Hynds, Drury University: “Best Practices in Creating Dynamic Online Learning Programs”; Moderator: Stephen Renk, North Central College (1, 3) OM 521 Supporting Material: APLU Online Strategic Asset, DOE Final Report, NSSE2008 Results III-C. David M. (Mike) Owens and Kraig Olejniczak, Valparaiso University, “Wrestling with Workload: Valpo’s Faculty Workload Task Force”; Lisa Long, North Central College, “Exploring the Dynamics of Shared Governance” (3, 4) WAC Banquet Hall, 2^nd floor Supporting Material: Wrestling with Workload Chart III-D. Daniel Haggerty, University of Scranton: “The Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program: An Alternative Way of Fulfilling General Education Requirements” (1) WAC 12
9:45-11:00AM *Meiley-Swallow Theatre*	Keynote Presentation: “Transformation Education: Deep Learning for a Digital Age” W. Gardner Campbell, Director of Professional Development and Innovative Initiatives, Virginia Tech University Introduction: Terry Weiner, Provost, The Sage Colleges This session will address how higher education might more successfully answer the opportunities presented by a digital age. Drawing upon research and direct observation of a variety of educational settings, the presentation will explore three premises: That deep learning results in transformation because it awakens and rewards interest, and causes large and significant changes in cognition and perception. That networked, interactive computing is the best technology yet invented for sharing the richness of human cognition, which means it is a uniquely powerful way of representing, communicating, and stimulating deep learning. That seeing in 3D, both literally and metaphorically, is the fundamental goal of all education, particularly higher education, and it is a very difficult thing to teach or practice.
*Closing Session* 11:00AM-11:30AM Meiley-Swallow Theatre	Wrap Up: Looking Forward — Lynette Robinson, Facilitator Cid Seidelman, Provost, Westminister College
11:30AM-12:30PM *Meiley-Swallow Gallery*	Box Lunch, Checkout, and Departure – Safe Travels!

** Guide to Thematic Tracks of Concurrent Sessions: Best Practices and Big Ideas – From Current Practice to Changing the Higher Education Landscape in the Next Ten Years

Theme #1: Signature Integrative Approaches to Student Learning and Student Development

Theme #2: Assessment within the NAC&U Context

Theme #3: Valued-Added Approaches to Professional Practice within the NAC&U Framework

Theme #4: NAC&U Best Practices: Organizational Decision-Making

Theme #5: Aspiring to the “Big” Ideas - A Starting Point

NAC&U and North Central College Summer Institute Planning and Implementation Committee: Many thanks to the dozens and dozens of individuals who contributed to the planning of the 2011 Summer Institute! Together they have modeled the NAC&U’s best practices of integration, collaboration, reflection, and solution-oriented problem solving across campus roles and institutions. They include NAC&U leadership: Lynette Robinson, Michele Apuzzio, Mark Mitchell, and Jo Nandi; the 2011 Summer Institute Planning Committee—Charles Taylor, Cid Seidelman, Hal Baillie, and Jaimie Comstock; Bruce Callen, Jimmy Davis, Gary Daynes, Jan Lewis, Joe Dreisbach, Patricia Tooker, Kevin Stoner, and Hanna Bashar; the executive leadership of North Central College, President Hal Wilde and VPs Devadoss Pandian, Laurie Hamen, Rick Spencer, and Paul Loschieder, and the local Summer Institute Planning Committee, all individuals who took time out of their intense schedules to generously give of their time and best thinking: Beth Laken, Mike Hudson ,Barbara Knuckles, John Holmberg, Mary Reynolds, Jim Godo, Valla Aguilar, Kathleen Doyle, Mike Squire, Renee Miklosik, Peggy Wiora, Kathy Wilders, Tom Gill, Mike Kelly, Debbie Burnett, and Katie Eaton, of the Office of Academic Affairs, who played an indispensable role in bringing the Institute to fruition. There are many other administrators, staff, faculty, and students whose participation will be warmly acknowledged over the course of the Institute. Thank you! Fran Navakas, Institute Coordinator

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