Pre-ISSOTL
Undergraduate Research and Change in Higher Education: A Scholarly Discussion
Pre-ISSOTL Seminar, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada October 24, 2012, 8:30-4:00PM
Seminar Convenors: Kelly McConnaughay (CUR, US) and Rachel Spronken - Smith (ISSOTL, NZ)
This website includes the logistical information for the 2012 conference.
In this day-long symposium we plan to explore how undergraduate research effects change in Higher Education, and how a variety of changes in Higher Education affect undergraduate research. Under this umbrella theme we have identified some subthemes including:
- Students as change agents;
- Undergraduate research generating transformative learning;
- The role of undergraduate research in curriculum renewal;
- The influence of technological changes on undergraduate research;
- The influence of changing student demographics on undergraduate research; and
- Supporting and sustaining UR in times of times of fiscal challenge.
The expected outcomes for participants in this day include:
- A raised awareness of the possibilities of undergraduate research to transform both student and institutional learning;
- Consideration of how technology can support and enhance undergraduate research;
- Practical advice regarding how to change a curriculum to embed undergraduate research;
- The sharing and showcasing of good practice in undergraduate research;
- The facilitation of networks amongst staff and students interested in undergraduate research; and
- The option of joining a collaborative group to continue working on undergraduate research.
In addition, workshop attendees will be invited to present posters highlighting undergraduate research efforts on their own campuses. Information regarding submission instructions and deadlines is available online.
Registration fee: $140 for faculty and $120 for students (pre-conference registrants will receive a $40 discount towards ISSOTL registration)
Draft Schedule
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Time
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Activity
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8:30-8:35 a.m.
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Welcome and introduction to the day, Kelly McConnaughay and Rachel Spronken-Smith
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8:35-9:05 a.m.
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Keynote: Undergraduate Research and Change in Higher Education (Professor Angela Brew)
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9:05-9:50 a.m.
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Scoping the landscape of undergraduate research and change – small group work to create "mini-posters"
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9:50-10:20 a.m.
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Liquid café - Consideration of small group "mini-posters"
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10:20-10:40 a.m.
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Morning Tea
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10:40-11:40 a.m.
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Poster Session
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11:40-12 noon
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Plenary discussion of small group mini-posters (Professor Mick Healey, Discussant)
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12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Lunch
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1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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Keynote: Instigating and implementing change in Higher Education (Rachel Spronken-Smith)
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1:30-2:00 p.m.
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Keynote: Embedding undergraduate research and inquiry in an institution (Professor Phil Levy)
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2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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Small group work to consider a toolkit for implementing institutional change
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2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
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Plenary discussion
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3:00-3:15 p.m.
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Afternoon Tea
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3:15-3:50 p.m.
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Formation of action groups to further UGR initiatives
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3:50-4:00 p.m.
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Closing
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Posters
We are interested in posters about undergraduate research and inquiry, focused on the three themes of the symposium:
- Providing undergraduate research opportunities and collaborations across international boundaries
- Building research experiences into first-year and introductory courses
- Transforming curricula to include research and inquiry
Posters should not exceed 48 inches wide by 48 inches tall. They should include Title, Author(s), name of institution(s), and a brief summary.
For technical specifications, please visit the poster page. The Posters are a key aspect of the seminar and we hope that many attendees will produce a poster for the website and the Hamilton event.
Registration
Registration will be combined with ISSoTL 2012 registration (http://issotl12.com/registration/). Delegates to the CUR seminar may register for it alone without attending the main ISSoTL Conference (see below for discount when registering for both).
Early booking is advised. Seminar Fee $140 ($120 for students) includes all CUR Sessions, a CUR Publication, lunch, and morning and afternoon refreshments (registration closes October 15, 2012). Those that will be attending the full ISSoTL conference after the CUR pre-conference seminar will receive an additional discount on registration. All delegates need to pay in US dollars at the ISSoTL 2011 registration site. For detailed information on pricing please visit: http://issotl12.com/registration/
For information about traveling to Canada, please visit: http://issotl12.com/travel/
Questions about the academic program may be made to the Seminar Convenors:
Kelly McConnaughay, Council on Undergraduate Research, US kdm@bradley.edu
Rachel Spronken-Smith, ISSOTL, NZ, rachel.spronken-smith@otago.ac.nz
Details of the main International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning conference may be found at: http://www.issotl.org/conferences.html October 24-27, 2012.
The first collaborative effort was held at the seventh ISSOTL conference, held October 19-22, 2010, in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. Please visit the website for summary materials and outcomes from this pre-conference seminar.
In 2011, we once again collaborated and held a one day seminar on October 19, 2011, preceding the October 20-23, 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Please visit the website for summary materials and outcomes from this pre-conference seminar.
Cancellation Policy
Except where otherwise noted, the cancellation deadline is thirty days prior to the start of the conference or event. Cancellations must be made in writing to the CUR National Office and are subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after the cancellation deadline. Transfer of registration to another individual before the deadline is free of charge, but subject to member classification charges due to differences in conference rates. Transfer of registration after the cancellation deadline is subject to a $50.00 transfer fee.
Institutions may not substitute one participant for another without prior approval of the National Office.
CUR always suggests that their registrants purchase low-cost travel insurance when booking their air reservations. Not only will this insurance cover your airfare in the event of cancellation but will also cover the registration cost for the meeting you were to attend.