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Beloit College * Carthage College * Colorado College * Grinnell College * Hope College * Knox College * Lawrence University *Luther College * Macalester College * St. Olaf College * University of Chicago * Washington University |
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PEW MIDSTATES SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS CONSORTIUM |
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Pew Midstates New Faculty Workshop The New Faculty Workshop was held July 5-7, 2002 at Hope College, in Holland MI. Seventeen faculty representing eleven Pew institutions, two faculty from non-Pew institutions and one Ph.D. student attended the conference. Conference Leaders were Janet Andersen, Pew Director, Hope College, Paul DeYoung, Hope College, Jim Langeland, Kalamazoo College, Kathleen Parson, Macalester College, and Jim Swartz, Grinnell College. |
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The conference began Friday evening with dinner at the Haworth Inn. Kathleen Parson from Macalester was the Keynote dinner speaker. Saturday morning sessions included a group discussion on "Transitioning to a Full-Time Job in Academics" by Jim Swartz from Grinnell; "Establishing a Research Program that is Sustainable Throughout One's Career", by Jim Langeland from Kalamazoo, and "Involving Undergraduates in Your Research" by Paul DeYoung from Hope College. Following a lunch buffet at the Haworth Inn, Janet Andersen from Hope College, led an afternoon session on "Teaching a Course for the First Time: Where to Begin." This was followed by a small group discussion using case studies. The final session allowed faculty to meet in disciplinary groups with mentors. Saturday ended with a cookout at the beach. The weather was beautiful, Lake Michigan was warm enough for swimming, and the sunset was gorgeous. Sunday morning sessions, led by Janet Andersen, included "Best Resources: Websites, Books and Organizations", advice on "Balance: How to Stay Sane and Productive" and information on "Ways that Pew can Help You Survive." The evaluations and informal comments made it clear that participants found the workshop valuable. Of particular value was the opportunity to meet and talk with other faculty just beginning careers at liberal arts institutions. |
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Contact Pew at: Hope College Mathematics Department, 27 Graves Place, VanderWerf Hall, Holland, MI 49423, pewscimath@hope.edu, Phone: 616-395-7494, Fax: 616-395-7123 |
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Last updated September 7, 2006 |
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