Ithaca College

Please plan to attend the Fall Faculty Workshop on August 22, 2011 from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm in Klingenstein Lounge.  The theme of the workshop is "Developing a Culture of Interdisciplinary Collaboration" and will also include opportunities for informal networking and information on mentoring opportunities.

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Klingenstein Lounge

August 22, 2011

8:30 - 9:00    Light Breakfast & Informal Networking

9:00 - 9:15    Welcome and Introductions

Janice Elich Monroe, Faculty Development Coordinator

9:15 – 9:45    IC Tots on Bots

Carole Dennis, Occupational Therapy; Helene Larin, Physical Therapy; Sharon Stansfield, Computer Science

A collaborative project involving  the development and evaluation of a robotic mobility device designed to provide independent movement to infants with disabilities.  More information

9:45 – 10:15  Building a Labyrinth

Michael Faber, IC Affiliate; Carol Henderson, Associate Provost

The story of a one credit mini-course taught over a week-end in February, 2011.  What led up to it?  Who took the course? What happened?  Future possibilities.  More information

10:15 – 10:30   Break

10:30 – 11:00   A Historian and a Computer Scientist Walk Into a Bar . . .

Michael Smith, History

This session will highlight some of the scholarly and teaching opportunities that come from reaching across disciplinary boundaries at IC and collaborating in imaginative (and fun) ways.  More information 

11:00 – 11:45   Networking Activity

11:45 – 12:00   Mentoring Opportunities at Ithaca College

Janice Elich Monroe, Faculty Development Coordinator

12:00 – 1:30     Lunch

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For additional information, please contact: Janice Elich Monroe at monroej@ithaca.edu or 274-3172.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Janice Elich Monroe at monroej@ithaca.edu or 274-3172. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.