Pre-Conference Symposium at Saint Mary's University: April 28, 2009 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Enhancing the Student Experience: Atlantic Canadian Symposium on the National Survey for Student Engagement (NSSE) Registration fee: $50. Deadline: April 21. Email caid@smu.ca or call (902) 420-5088.
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"What students do during college counts more for what they learn and whether they will persist in college than who they are or even where they go to college." — George D. Kuh
Student engagement—what students do both inside and outside the classroom while attending post-secondary institutions—has emerged as a critical determinant of student success and retention. Research reveals that successful learning experiences are the product of a complex synergy among personal, cognitive, and social factors. This comprehensive perspective on the student experience challenges institutions to re-think how they can create the conditions that optimize the kinds of student engagement that foster success. Given its complexity, it is imperative that this shift to an engagement focus is a shared responsibility. The Centre for Learning and Teaching is pleased to partner with Student Success Services to provide a joint forum where colleagues representing the broad spectrum of roles can share their expertise and experiences with respect to enhancing student engagement in post-secondary education.
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Dr. George D. Kuh Center for Postsecondary Research, Indiana University, Bloomington Presenting: What Matters to Student Success |
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Dr. Debra Dawson Teaching Support Centre, University of Western Ontario Presenting: Using NSSE as a Lever for Change: Reflections on the Canadian Experience |
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Dr. Thomas MacRae Biology Recipient of the 2008 Dalhousie Alumni Association Award of Excellence for Teaching |
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Dr. Heather Schellinck Psychology Recipient of the 2008 Dalhousie Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Award |
